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January 11, 1894
The Waco Evening News
Waco, Mclennan County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Des Moines on Jan. 11, J.S. Clarkson emerges as a potential US Senator from Iowa in a prolonged Republican caucus contest, backed by anti-Gear forces due to longstanding rivalries with Congressman Gear, who supported Harrison while Clarksons favored Blaine.
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The Prolonged Contest at Des Moines May Put Him In.
DES MOINES, Jan. 11.—J. S. Clarkson may be the next United States senator from Iowa. The rapid solidification of the strength of the candidates now in the field indicates a prolonged contest and a probability that it will be necessary to go outside of the present list to secure a man who can command a majority of the votes in the Republican caucus. Friends of Clarkson are quietly working up a feeling in his favor with a view to announcing his name at the right time. If Clarkson is elected it must be by the anti-Gear men, as Mr. Clarkson's influence and that of his brother, R. P. Clarkson, editor of The State Register, has all along been against the congressman from the First district. Gear and the Clarksons have not pulled together for a long time and the difference between them grew very pronounced early in 1892. Gear was assistant secretary of the treasury under the Harrison administration and along with the other Federal office-holders was exerting his influence for the renomination of Harrison while the Clarksons favored Blaine.
DES MOINES, Jan. 11.—J. S. Clarkson may be the next United States senator from Iowa. The rapid solidification of the strength of the candidates now in the field indicates a prolonged contest and a probability that it will be necessary to go outside of the present list to secure a man who can command a majority of the votes in the Republican caucus. Friends of Clarkson are quietly working up a feeling in his favor with a view to announcing his name at the right time. If Clarkson is elected it must be by the anti-Gear men, as Mr. Clarkson's influence and that of his brother, R. P. Clarkson, editor of The State Register, has all along been against the congressman from the First district. Gear and the Clarksons have not pulled together for a long time and the difference between them grew very pronounced early in 1892. Gear was assistant secretary of the treasury under the Harrison administration and along with the other Federal office-holders was exerting his influence for the renomination of Harrison while the Clarksons favored Blaine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Senatorial Contest
Republican Caucus
Political Rivalry
Iowa Politics
Anti Gear Faction
What entities or persons were involved?
J. S. Clarkson
R. P. Clarkson
Gear
Harrison
Blaine
Where did it happen?
Des Moines, Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
J. S. Clarkson
R. P. Clarkson
Gear
Harrison
Blaine
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Event Date
Jan. 11
Story Details
J.S. Clarkson may become US Senator from Iowa through a prolonged Republican caucus contest, supported by anti-Gear factions due to past opposition to Congressman Gear, who backed Harrison's renomination while Clarksons favored Blaine.