Iowa Republicans convene as Shaw outlines presidential campaign
Des Moines delegates elect at large to the national convention and adopt reciprocity pledges. Secretary Shaw, Senators Allison and Dolliver, Governor Cummins praised amid lively cheers. Blythe absent but lauded. convention honors soldiers and workers. committee on resolutions named and elected by acclamation. adjournment follows Hepburn address.
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Shaw
Allison
U. W. Blythe
Chicago
Hull
H. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Dolliver
Cummins
J. W. Blythe
Mao
Tse
Blythe
Cousing and Lacey
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Young
Lowa
Enklues
Wiivoi
Iowa
House
Cuming
Angeral
Hoosevelt
Geneva
Disulirrar
Anulrathon
William
Alviiloley
Mobra
Wa Brijere
Americ Tan
Terwlas
Americas
Counry
Willian McKinley
Drys
Address by Governor Cumming Sparks Delegation Rally
The day featured Governor Cumming whose speech drew strong reactions as the convention adjourned amid cheers. Secretary Shaw urged tariffs and domestic industry strength while Iowa delegates read a platform praising Roosevelt, McKinley, and protective policy and urging unity at the national convention.
Iowa Delegation Endorses Reciprocity Debate at Republican State Convention
Des Moines May 19 Iowa's delegation to the Republican national convention was chosen by a state convention that backed a reciprocity plank for noncompetitive products while aiming to preserve protection for American workers. Several delegates debated the reciprocity clause with leaders suggesting alignment with regional views and national figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Republican Party of
George D. Perkins
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
G. Scott
Clinton
Cummits
Messrs, Walte
Devitt
Messrs
Perkins
Kenyon
Scott
Sll
Malus
Vexas
Oregon
Wyamulu
le Conndal
Tha Mag
Jose
Sudee Logan
Gentterar
Big Wandiog
Elty
Canada
Wilson Bill
Une
Soganet le
United States
Republican Party
Wien
Mekinsey Noyer
Hontste
Wblcka
Republican’ Party
Ebay
Delegates at Large Named from Iowa Regions
Honorable William and Alison of Dubuque Hon. Jonathan Pa Dolliver of Fort Badge Homd W Blythe of Burlington Hon Albert B Gummins of Dew Maines named as delegates at large for the party.
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William & Alison
Dubuque
Jonathan Pa Dolliver
Fort Badge
Homd. W. Blythe
Burlington
Albert B. Gummins
Dew Maines
Local candidates listed for county posts in Iowa race
Alternates D H Bowen from Allamakes county G Werinit from Emmet county F W Simmons from Wapelia county and Frank R Crocker from Lucas county appear in the regional slate for upcoming county committee positions.
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D. H. Bowen
Allamakes County
G. Werinit
Emmet County
F. W. Simmons
Wapelia
Frank R. Crocker
Lucas County
District Delegates List by District and Names
A fragmented roster lists district delegates with states and towns for districts one through eleven. Names include Galley Washington Garpenter Lula French Daysnport Curtle Clinton Ellsworth Iowa Falls Gillett Independence Ellsworth Mason City Decorah Doxace Linn Waterman Ottumwa DeMuth Albia Le Henderson Hestatter Appanoops Jaqua Taylor Wright Pottawattamie Ellis Montgomery Head Greene Winns Humboldt Cleaves Cherokee Van der Meldo Orange City.
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Marah W. Galley
Washing Jton
G. A. Garpenter
Lula
Becond
G. W. French
Daysnport
Geo. M. Curtle
Clinton
O. M. Gillett
Independence
Ellsworth
Iowa Falls
A. H. Gale
Mason City
Harry Grean
Decorah
W. Doxace
Jonas
E. le Clarke
Linn
H. L
Waterman
Humboldt
Elevanth
R.L. Cleaves
A. van der Meldo
Orange City
Alternates Selections Noted by Local Officials
A list of alternate names and assignments appears, with entries for districts and individuals such as Firet E H Skinner of Van Buren and G W Payns of Muscatine. The fragment references several second, third, and subsequent positions along with towns including Waverly Hampton Northwood Benton Tama and Ida Grove.
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Hampton Robinson
Colfax
J. T. Galdwell
Atal
J. H. Winterode
Winterset
C. T. Hardinger
Clarke
J. DB. Brown
Deoatuy
Winth—M. McDonald
Guthvier de F. Potter
Shelby
A. J. Cole
Hancock
Moore
Boone
Robert Lipton
Ida Grove
J. W. Gam
Sheldon
The Usual Beaulé Daaughter Purchases at Local Shop
A character recalls buying goods at Catchem & Chiatem's while a mother questions the store’s existence. The dialogue references nationwide hysteria over ominous signs and public anger, with a rebellious tone from a child.
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Beaulé Daaughter
Catchem & Chiatem's
Naughiter
Lively Timea Ahead
Fragmentary dialogue shows playful slang and garbled lines among characters. A chaotic scene hints at social chatter about fashion and scandal with misheard phrases and whimsical misstatements. The text resembles a humorous, nonsensical column snippet from a bygone era.
Fractured dialogue hints at social restraint and scandal
In a clipped, era folk dialogue, a mother admonishes a daughter and others taunt a society maid about books, while a sharp remark compares a kiss to a dangerous ice encounter, signaling social pressure and insinuation in public life.
Profitable Appetizer and Opera Plans in Memoir
In New York Weekly style, a modern composer finishes a new opera and hurries to Da Fosalon Theater. A saloon ties to the theater owner as the manager prepares the production. A joke tracks the composer's confidence about audience reception and a fifteen drink song count.
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New York Week
Tariff Debate and Democratic Critique at Keokuk Convention
The text records a Republican convention in Keokuk with temporary chair Irwin. It features critique of Democrats, praise for Theodore Roosevelt, and endorsements of protectionist tariffs under the Dingley plan. It includes speeches noting labor, industry, and national unity, plus allegory about the nation’s economic path and calls for a pro tariff platform.
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Dee Melnes
Han Jon Ke Irwin
Keokuk
Jown
Trineetou
Bryan
Sypemas
Atiel
Pacific
Evel
United Ganecnl
Beitels
Gaparienes
Fox
Howe
Mike Ligne
Uldveland Sud
Cisgulan
Llandley
Wehool
Uoique
Uiako
Polthe
Inter
Prrdoves
Imygelf Alune
Leyiesone
Haean
Evernl
Teulaciva
Jtountio Cochran
Bert
Theodora Llousevell
Ats
Aeivr
Lyon
Neuve
Iyaie
Toe Publican
Menaica
Gatalde
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Republican State Convention
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Whit Thay
Repiblicana
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Iings
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Wapello County
Frank R. Crorker
Hepburn
Cumming
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Roosevelt
Industrist Commission
America
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Jeep
Spencer
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Ordy
Committee On
J. A. T. Hull
Hult
Heaald
Gongresa
Bamine
Air
Fabion
Minks
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Geronimo
SORES
Lasdars
Theodory Roosevelt
Dingley Tariff
New England
Boston
Ula
Aaron
Dufest
United Staton
Doug Buslowss
Ghent
Paple
Gutuil
Irene
Aldy
Sigs
Bacon
Bagon
Anne Tral
Torry
Hubert Walpote
Queen Carolina
Wrigley
Anna Avork
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Arkington
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