Death Of Senator Allison Ends A Long Iowa Career
United States Senator William Boyd Allison of Dubuque died at 1:33 PM Tuesday after a rapid heart failure thought triggered by heat. Born in Perry Ohio 1829 he rose from Ohio law practice to four terms in the U.S. House and a long Senate tenure beginning 1873. He influenced major measures, advised presidents, and left a mark on Iowa politics with calls for reform.
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Senator Allison
United States
William Boyd Allison
Dubuque
Fannie Stout O'Donnell
Hancock
William B. Allison
Perry
Ohio
Western Reserve College
Iowa
United States Senate
James Harlan
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
Allison
Augustus C. Dodge
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Harlan
Lincoln
Dolliver
George W. Jones
James W. Grimes
James B. Howell
George G. Wright
James W. McDill
James F. Wilson
John H. Gear
Congress of the United States
Political Feud and Senate Vacancy Rumors Stir Iowa GOP
Speculation swirls over Gov. Cummins potential moves after Senator Allison’s death. Aimed at a Republican audience, the discussion mentions Taft, Joe Cannon, Bryan, and Blythe with tensions over preferred candidates. The piece condemns undermining the party and urges sticking to principle.
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Cummins
U. S Senate
Allison
Senate
U. S. Senate
Congress
Gov Cummins Vote Defended In Election Certificate Debate
The piece argues Gov. Cummins acted correctly in the executive council by certifying Judge Prouty’s election while noting the law’s technical requirements. It recalls 1904 actions in Pocahontas and Cedar township, where certificates were issued despite missing returns, suggesting consistency and urging respect for established law. It also claims Cummins has not reversed his positions during his term.
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Gov. Cummins
Prouty
Executive Council
Register and Leader
Adel News
Dallas
Cummins
Carroll
Pocahontas County
Cedar
Board of Supervisors
W. C. Hayward
Cedar Township
County Board of Canvassers
State Board of Canvassers
Notice to Contractors Ames curb bid 1908
Sealed proposals due August 24 1908 for 2799 kin ft of 20 inch gravel concrete curbing to 216 inch thick steel templates six feet long. Completion by November 1 1908. Bids with 10 percent certified check. City reserves right to accept or reject bids. A B Maxwell City Clerk.
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A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
Ames
Marmon marks 26 years with The Index publishing legacy
E P Marmon, Mitchellville, completes his twenty sixth year with The Index, a paper he founded and has published since. The Index has long held influence in eastern Polk county and maintained a high toned stance on every page.
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E. P. Marmon
Mitchellville
The
Index
Polk County
Proposals for Ames Sidewalk Construction 1908
Sealed proposals due August 24 1908 by the Ames Iowa mayor and city council for furnishing materials and constructing permanent sidewalks totaling thousands of square feet in various widths. Work to be finished by November 1 1908 with costs assessed against abutting property or paid in cash by the city, bid bonds required, city reserves right to waive defects and accept bids in part.
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Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
Proposals for Ames Iowa Sidewalk and Crossing Work
City of Ames Iowa invites bids for permanent sidewalks and crossings to be completed by November 1 1908. Details cover 5000 sq ft of 4 ft sidewalks 2600 sq ft of crossings 400 lin ft of 24 in curbing and 1000 lin ft of 5 ft crossings with specified base and wearing courses. Cash city payment on acceptance with special assessment option for some areas. Bids due August 17 1908 with 10 percent certified check and bid forms provided by A B Maxwell.
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A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
Ames
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