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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
5
In Fayette on Oct 15 1906 ex Governor William Larrabee urged townspeople to vote for Gov Cummins. He defended Republican ideals backing prohibition rail and tariff policies and argued for voter responsibility and protectionism over corporate control.
Iowa farmers merchants and shippers back federal rate regulation for railroads as Congress considers the Interstate Commerce Commission. Governor Cummins, ex-Gov Larrabee, and Roosevelt allies push for strong action while railroad interests counter with a campaign to discredit reform and back the Porter candidacy and Democratic leaders in Iowa.
The article lists Iowa state expense items branded as extravagance by Republicans and cites capital repairs after fires. Rebuilding the deaf school, hospital improvements, new buildings at several state institutions, soldiers' home, monuments, and state fair facilities are noted, with figures showing current costs versus ten years ago and overall increases totaling around 218 thousand dollars.
A historical list shows the expansion of Civil War veterans in Iowa state offices from 1901 to 1906. It details names and roles in the governor’s, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, railroad, and adjutant general departments, noting an increase in veterans employed across state offices.
Vice President Fairbanks lauds Iowa for progress and high minded citizenship. He praises Governor Albert B. Cummings as a clean, patriotic leader who treats public office as public trust and vows fidelity.
Ottumwa Courier reports Governor Cummins’ speech in Ottumwa, urging Republican voters in Wapello county and the sixth district to unite. The paper lauds its republican doctrine and prudent counsel aimed at harmonizing differences within the party.
Secretary James Wilson states the public demands fair play against corporate restraint of trade. He notes Roosevelt and Congress have acted vigorously and says the public will judge the new department at the next election. He cites Iowa as a leading Republican state shaping the ticket in November.
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