Iowa Railroads and the Mergers War in Politics
A historical account of Iowa's battles over railroad legislation led by Governor Cummins in the early 1900s. It details attempts to enact two bills Hubbard and Molesberry to enable unlimited corporate debt and cross state acquisition, the veto and political backlash, and the linked push by Wall Street financiers for a major railroad merger later contested as anti public interests.
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Wall Street
Iowa
Twenty-Ninth General Assembly of
Cummins
Thei Ng
Hubbard
Molesberry
Senate
House
Nor Cummins
Iowa Railroad
Iowa Rail Corporation
Northern Ties
Neevelt
Northern Securities Com
New Jersey
Great Northern Northern Pacific
Burlington Road
Northern Securitiesmpany
Northern
Burgton
Molesberry and
Burlington Railway
Apany
General Assembly
Commonwealth of
United States
Iowa Railroad Corporation
Campaign Oration by Congressman Cousins on Nations Strength
A speech by Congressman Robert G. Cousins outlines national strength through middle class virtue, restrained greed, and government policy. He praises McKinney and Roosevelt era progress, warns against cormorants, and urges support for the existing Republican system amid ongoing national campaigns.
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Robert G. Cousins
United States
Bur
Congress
Roosevelt
John Jones
William Smith
McKinney
Iowa Farmers Triumph Over Barbed Wire Monopoly
Secretary James Wilson notes Iowa farmers owed a day in harness to Governor Grumming. A committee including Father Clarkson Wallace Goffin Given and others defended farmers against a barbed wire monopoly with attorney Cummins as advocate. They won the fight and credit Cummins for much of the victory.
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James Wilson
Iowa
Grumming
Cummins Denounces Corporate Influence in Republican Support
Governor Cummins declares there will be no hope or expectation of bringing corporate influence to support the Republican party in his forthcoming remarks. He frames his stance as a pledge against undue business pressure shaping party policy.
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Cummins
Republican Party
Iowa Gains From Bank Deposits Interest Returns
The state gains from idle bank deposits with Des Moines banks. Under Cummins the state now earns interest on all deposits, totaling 103 663 66 in net gain after prior system paid 45 877 09 and 67 786 57 in interest. Bank examination fees turned into the state treasury add 30 000 00.
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Treasury Bank
Carroll
Stand by the People's Friend Governor Larrabee Speech
Governor Larrabee urges support for Governor Cummins to keep Iowa governed by the people, arguing party lines should not bar backing a faithful public officer. He emphasizes mutual duty to uphold public interests and accountability. The piece references a five year real estate and railway property assessment projection in Iowa.
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Larrabee
Cummins
Iowa
Owa
Election Call Emphasizes Go to Polls to Save Achievements
The piece urges voters to support the Republican slate at the state convention and county level. It stresses there is little doubt of victory but insists every ballot must be marked for each preferred candidate. It underlines the new voting plan requiring a cross before each name chosen.
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Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Iowa Growth and Expenditures Under Republican Leadership
A political editorial arguing Iowa's expansion under Republican governance, noting rising state and local costs while challenging Democratic criticisms. It cites governor direct control limits and compares expenses from 1897 to 1905, asking where extravagance lies.
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Pulic
Lapt
Cummins Advocates Government By Men Over Corporations
Governor Cummins declares that governance should be by citizens rather than corporate influence, stating the principle is closer to the people’s hearts than any partisan creed. He emphasizes federal and state governance by 'its men' to curb corporate control.
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Cummins
United States
Democratic View of Iowa Democratic Leaders in 1906 Controversy
In the Dubuque Telegraph Herald the dispute over Iowa delegation to the national committee centers on W. W. Marsh of Waterloo versus Cato Selis of Vinton. The piece accuses Marsh of 1896 bolting, opposing rate regulation, and opposing Bryan orthodoxy, citing his attendance at railroad aligned conventions and shifting to Bryan in 1906 after an interview with National Chairman Taggart. It critiques state finances and administration under Cummins, noting increased education funding, permanent improvements, and elevated state costs.
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Dubuque
National Committee
Iowa
Iterstate Commerce Law
Chicago
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo Manufacturers’ Association
Waterloo
Bryan
National
Taggart
Marsh
Ttowa
Thenee
State Auditor on State Expenses
State Auditor B F Carroll explains the executive council enforces legislature's will on expenditures. He notes most funds bypass the council and cites 1906 spending around 33.856 million with 2.629 million for state institutions and 1.067 million for various laws. He argues increased costs stem from reform and education, penal, and eleemosynary institutions, yet net expenditure is down from five years earlier.
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B. F. Carroll
Executive Council
Board of Control
General Assembly
Geneon OC Fous
Ince
Ors
Pharmacy Com N
Board of Dental Examiners
Ee | Treasury
Treasury
Iona
Tariff Revisions Debate Appeals to Protection and Labor
Senator Beveridge argues for careful tariff changes to preserve protection of American labor and industry. He warns against sweeping revisions and favors targeted adjustments only when business can adjust without destabilizing the economy.
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Beveridge
Treasury
Government by the people or corporations debate heats up
Governor Larrabee says other questions must wait until the core issue is settled whether the government will be of the people by the people and for the people or dominated by corporations. He emphasizes the primacy of this choice for the state's future.
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Larrabee
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Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Missouri River
Recorder’s Office
Des Moines County
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Siens
Porter
Mr. Porter
Rock Island Railroad
Texas
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Rock Island Company
Congressman Cousins
Union
Gov. Cummins
Oil Inspection Service
Marshalltown
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
State Capitol
Price State
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