The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-08-20
TICKETS CHOSEN.
Iowa Democrats Make Nomina-
lions for State Officers.
In Illinois tho Popuiist Convention In
dorsos Nearly All Of the Democratic
Nominees--Candida Named
at Other Places.

Ottumwa, Ia, Aug. 13.-1t was 10:59
Wednesday forenoon when the Iowa
state democratic convention was called
to order by Chairman Ranck. OF the
state central committee. The Grand
Opera house, where the convention was
held. was filled with delegates and visit
ors.
Mavor D. A. Laforce, of Ottumwa, de-
livered the address of welcome and the
response was by Temporary Chairman
Van Wagenen. Closing his remarks OF
appreciation Judge Van Wagenen de-
livered his address.
At the afternoon session j. j. Shea,
of Pottawatomie county, was chosen
permanent chairman. The committee
on resolutions presented its report.
which was adopted. It consisted OF a
single resolution, in which the plat
form adopted and ticket nominated
by the Chicago convention were in
dorsed; support of the party in Iowa
to Bryan and Sewall is pledged; the
financial issue is recognized as the con-
trolling question of the campaign,
and an invitation is extended to all
voters, irrespective of party afhlia-
tons, who favor the interest and pros
perity of the masses to help carry the
election this fall. The nominations
were all by reclamation, and are as fol-
lows: L. n. Kari, Osceola, secretary OF
state; G. w. Davis, Louisa county, au-
ditor; w. D. Boies, Sheldon, attorneys
general; John Reugnitz, treasurer;
Amos Steckel, Bloomington. railroad
commissioner.
The Illinois Populists.
Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 13.-The pop
ulist state convention was called to-
order at 1900 Wednesday morning by
Chairman Maxwell. Rev. Troxall, of
this city, prayed. There were about
$50 delegates present.
In his opening speech Chairman Max
we'll says the conditions were such that
they must stand for Bryan and Altgeld.
Recess was taken until the COMMITTEES
on credentials and permanent organiza-
ton could report.
At the night session the populist state
convention adopted its platform, endorse
ing the St. Louis platform, especially
it's currency plank, favoring local op-
ton in taxation. The amendment OF
the constitution SO as to allow three
amendments to be voted upon at one
session of the legislature, legislation to-
prevent convict labor from compet1ng1
with free labor, and the initiative and
referendum. Gov. Altgeld's adminis-
tration was strongly endorsed. The
nominees of the democratic state con-
vention were Endorsed with the excep7
ton of auditor and six electors, which
according to agreement were filed by
populists. The electors are pledged to|
vote for Bryan and Sewall.
A. L. Maxwell was nominated for au7
ditor and II. E. Taubeneck, j. P. Steel,
II. S. Taylor and Herman Alschuler for
electors.
Nominated for Governor.
Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 13.-The re-
publican convention has nominated
Hon. George N. Tillman, Of Nashville,
for governor by reclamation. Mr.. Till
nan is a prominent and highly re-
spected lawyer of this city.
West Virginia Democrats.
Wheeling, w. Va, Aug. 13.-The DEM
ocratic state convention held here
Wednesday nominated Gen. C. c. Watts
for governor.
North Carolina Populists.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 15.-At the popu-
list convention in this city William A.
Guthrie, Of Durham, was nominated
for governor.