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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
18
United Republican speaker Gilbert N. Haugen outlines party achievements from the nation’s formation to present times. He defends protective tariffs, warns against free trade, and urges gradual policy changes to protect industry and wages.
Speech argues Republicans are united on protective tariff and oppose excess foreign control. It notes past tariff revisions and supports tariffs for revenue and domestic prosperity, urging consideration of changes to match current industrial needs and protect workers, farmers, and merchants.
Congressman J A T Hull asserts there can be no quarrel over tariff schedules and urges voters to back the Republican ticket. He defends protectionist principles and praises Theodore Roosevelt as the party leader, warning that Iowa must stay Republican in November.
The Republican State Central Committee appeals to Iowans for donations to support a united party. It emphasizes reforms by Roosevelt Cummins and the need to counter Democratic and corporate influences. Contributions of $1 or more are invited directly to the state committee at the Observatory Building, Des Moines.
In the Marengo Herald the article argues that free silver and government ownership aside, democracy hinges on devotion to free trade and tariff policies, noting Cummins has never favored those positions.
Facts From the Records argues Porter overstated the rail and nonrail tax burden. It notes for every million dollars of railroad assessment increase, other property rose less than $4.60, not $8, and that overall property value growth favored nonrail property, reducing real estate assessments rather than raising them.
The Vinton Eagle lauds the Republican field from governor to new nominees. Governor Cummins praised for four and a half years of service and scrutiny. New nominees Garst Hayward Morrow Byers and Eaton cited for legislative and leadership experience and proven loyalty to state interests.
The Greenfield transcript notes the Iowa campaign center on the legislature with Democrats targeting the United States Senate. It suggests one, possibly two, Democratic candidates may win seats in the upper chamber from Iowa.
Vice President Fairbanks spoke to a large Waterloo audience on October 13 to formally open the Republican ticket in the Third district. He praised Iowa leaders, urged support for Cummins, and argued a Democratic majority would harm the nation.
A clip from Albert F. Dawson extols Republican gains in public life and the 59th Congress. It lauds the era of prosperity, the square deal, and Roosevelt’s anti crime drive, while warning that a Democratic House could disrupt national policies.
The Iowa governor earned praise for independence after resisting railroad lobbyists. Observers say he will govern with fairness and responsibility, facing both difficult and favorable duties as he serves all Iowans.
The piece reflects on the party's long return to power since 1897 and its nine and a half years of governing the nation's great affairs. It argues that expansion and policy were carefully crafted and tested, urging against experimental changes in handling vital national matters.
In a blunt warning the governor says he expects a large majority for the ticket and insists corporations must refrain from political involvement in the state, urging them to focus on legitimate business to avoid political repercussions.
Congressman J P Conner of the Tenth district urges support for the Republican program including the Roa rate bill pure food and meat inspection law denaturized alcohol act the Panama canal project and rail and corporate reforms. He contrasts prosperity under Republicans with hardship under prior administrations urging voters to stand by their party and its candidates for senate seats.
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