Editorial says gold tariff myths and tariff reform split in 1904
The piece derides Bryan supporters and calls the cross of gold a monument to demagogy. It notes divergent wings in the democracy over expansion and tariff policy, cites 1896 prosperity debates, and mentions Schwab’s nervous breakdown and Rockefeller’s finances as broader indicators of policy and health costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
New York World
Democratic Party
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Cedar Rapids
Rockefeller
Schwab
Backing of a Democratic House Threatens Philippine War
The author argues that electing a democratic House would endanger gains in the Philippines, forcing a halt to funding for military operations and risking renewed rebellion. He contends the administration would press on with war if finances were cut, while home support would persist for the war effort. The piece laments a possible return to a reign of terror in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
McKinley
Philippines
Islands
Public sentiment as law in Iowa weeds and vice versa
A Boone Republican column argues public opinion enforces laws more than statutes alone. It cites counterfeiting, bootlegging, and an Iowa weed law. weeds grow despite the law, unless citizens act from sentiment and self interest. The piece concludes you cannot legislate or enforce without public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpot
Boone Republican
Iowa
House
Senate
Shelter to Monopoly and the Tariff Platform
The piece rebuts Iowa Republican editors opposing tariff reform aimed at preventing monopoly shelter. It argues the platform commits to future tariff modifications to curb monopolistic advantage and criticizes modern protectionists for losing the consumer-protection argument to trusts and combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Eta
Tariff protections and monopoly risks in the Dingley law debate
The Freeman Tribune argues that tariffs can shelter monopolies when duties exceed production cost differences between domestic and foreign producers. It warns the party must fix incongruities quickly and rely on tariff experts to correct abuses without burdening consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman- Tribune
Great
Republican Party
Must Show His Hand in 1904 Democratic Rise
Chicago Chronicle argues the Democratic candidate must prove leadership by winning a key office in 1903 or 1904. A governor win in a doubtful or Republican-leaning state or a strong House win could boost the presidential bid by 1904, the piece says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Dem
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Stories of John F. Duncombe in Fort Dodge recollections
Algona Upper Des Moines recalls pioneer John F. Duncombe visiting Fort Dodge in 1855 then a log village. It notes his language with locals, rivalries with Cyrus C. Carpenter, his young manhood, pristine dress, public fights, whiskey customs, and his reputation for strict habits and honesty. Ambrose A. Call mentions Duncombe coming to Call's Grove.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines
Algona
Fort Dodge
John F. Duncombe
Cyrus C. Carpenter
Duncombe
Ambrose A. Call
Call’s Grove
Local election history recalls 1855 Duncombe era
The text notes the town then known held its first election in summer 1855, with Duncombe arriving that year. A pasteboard box with a slit served as a ballot box, and Mr. Duncombe had lived 47 years in Fort Dodge at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Henry Wallace as President for Ames College
Editorial endorses Henry Wallace of Des Moines as the ideal successor to the late Dr. Beardshear at Iowa State College. The piece cites Wallace’s broad agricultural expertise, public speaking, journalism, and leadership as fitting qualifications to elevate the institution and its departments. It urges Wallace to resign his agricultural paper to devote his remaining years to the college’s advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardshear
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
The
Agricultural College
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Farmers Institute
Wallace
State Agricultural College
Railroads Enlist Weather Observers For Rain Reports
Director Sage of the weather service proposes railroad agents act as weather observers. Burlington already accepts the plan to report rainfall duration crop conditions and track needs. Government furnishes instruments to stations and headquarters for data gathering. Heron optician offers free examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
The
Crop and Weather Service
Burlington Road
Burlington
Heron
Optician
Des Moines Capital Reports September Baseball Event
Des Moines hosts Algona and Webster City for a crack ball game on September 8. The match coincides with the Democratic state convention, which may lure delegates away if the convention delays its work. The article hints delegates may attend the game despite little at stake in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Algona
Webster City
First National Convention of Employer and Employee Planned
The first national convention of employer and employee will meet in Minneapolis September 22 to 26 with President Roosevelt attending for one day. Prominent labor leaders and managers will represent major labor and trade organizations, discussing eight hour work and labor disputes on neutral ground. Notable speakers include John Mitchell Florence Kelley T V Powderly James M Lynch H W Sherman E B Clark F P Sargent M P Carrick Carroll D Wright James Kilbourne Jane Addams and others. The event aims at free exchange and commercial peace through informed debate on labor problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hds
Freeman-Tribune
Minneapolis
Minn
Roose‘velt
Rockwell
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Florence Kelly
National Consumers’ League
T. V. Powderly
Immigration
United States
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
H. W. Sherman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
E. &. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors of America
F. P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States Commissioner of Immigration
M. P. Carrick
The
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America
W. D. Wiman
Deere & Company
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
James Kilbourne
Kilbourne & Jarvis Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Richard T. Ely
Jane Addams
Hull House
J. B. Clark
Columbia University
Charles Zeublin
Chicago University
William H. Tolman
League For Social Service
Herman Justi
Illinois Coal Operatora Union
Frank Lu. McVey
A Senseless Custom
A Waterloo Reporter column questions the practice of giving free cigars to friends after marriages and births. The writer argues there is no good reason for such custom and notes the practical burdens and social implications involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Daily Reporter
Real Estate Transfers From Randall to Brattelan Watts
Jacob E Bratteland to Melinda E Bratteland Watts transfers 12 13 block 1 Randall ia 1 00 The Nat Wallpaper Co to Ne Zit terell wd lot 9 BR add W City 376 00 C A Neel and wf to W A Neel wa and 4 lot 6 blk 8 Kamrar Ia 1 00 O C Brooks and wf to A L Swanson et al wd lot 10 blk 2 Stanhope Ia 73400 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E Bratteland
Melinda EB Brattelan
Watts
Randall
Nat Wallpaper’ Co
J Zitterell
A Neel
Neel
Kamrar
O C Brooks
L Swanson
Stanhope
Iowa
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Freeman-Tribune Pub.Co
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Weekly Tribune
William B. Martin
Adair
B. F. Carroll
Davis
Gilbertson
Winnebago
Chas
W. Mullan
Black Hawk
Supreme Court
Charles A, Bishop
Polk
Scott M. Ladd
O'Brien
John C. Crockett
Hardin
W. W. Cornwall
Clay
F. A. Dawson
Bremer
Congress
Dist
James P. Conner
Denison
W. R. Whittaker
Boone
W. D. Evans
Hampton
A - H. Richard
J. A. Berggren
Stratford
M. ShAdow
J. M. Blake
Jewell
E. E. Rorem
H. W. Stafford
Blairsburg
P. Knowles
W. G. Bonner
N. H. Bawden
C. H. Brown
Dubuque
South
Dunn
Real Law
Martin Benson
Hamilton County
Burleson & White
Yours Truly
Burleson & White’s Shoe Store
Ames
Bent
California
China
Edgerton
Stanton R. Hoyt
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