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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
2
The Perry Advertiser prints a damaged OCR page showing a Democratic slate for governor Pred White lieutenant governor M IL Bevis supreme judge A Van Wagenen railroad commissioner W B Callihon and superintendent B Y Holst. The fragment loses letters and places, but confirms candidates and office titles.
County Ticket lists candidates for Representative John Loving Treasurer Z B Dunlap Superintendent Lilsie Brown Sheriff D K Miller Supervisor Rera Willer Surveyor Win H Smith Coroner Win Seidler Senator W J Thompson.
The article explains how to vote under the Australian ballot in Iowa, contrasting circle only for straight tickets with squares for split votes. It warns that improper marking can invalidate the vote and urges voters to leave circles alone and mark squares to scratch a ticket, noting risks of counting errors.
A critical passage argues the United States pursued a colonial aim in the Philippines, citing McKinley era decisions, Senatorial actions, and the war with Aguinaldo. It claims Americans were aggressors and critiques forbearance, urging acknowledgment of imperial intent and responsibility for the conflict.
The piece cites senators and editors denouncing McKinley era policy in the Philippines. It quotes Sherman confirming anti annexation stances and notes Ohio German Republicans in revolt. It highlights GOP papers like Des Moines Register and Omaha Bee opposing imperialism yet aligning with the party.
An editorial argues the core issue is whether the United States will pledge final independence to the Philippines or remain silent while Filipinos seek self-government. It critiques McKinley’s rhetoric on divine guidance versus imperialism and questions voter intent in Dallas County amid a heated political season.
The piece railes against imperial ventures from the Philippines to South Africa while praising brave soldiers. It argues that valor should be recognized without endorsing misguided wars and questions benevolent assimilation. It notes national politics and an upcoming county election, urging civic turnout and defense of American principles.
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