Iowa Railroads and Mergers In Century-Old Debate
A historical account traces Iowa politics around railroad mergers in the Cummins era. It details Hubbard and Molesberry bills, vetoes, and lobbying by rail interests seeking to expand bonds and cross-state control, while Cummins denounces corporate influence and defends public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Senate
Iowa
Goummins
Gummins
Molesberry
Iowa Railroad
Iowa Rail Corporation
Northern Turkies
Federal
Northern Securities Com
New Jersey
Great Northern Northern Pacific
Burlington Road
Northern Securities
Northern
Burgton
Burlington Railway
United States
Iowa Railroad Corporation
Cummins
Cummins Denounces Corporate Influence Linking to Republicans
The governor states that in his forthcoming remarks there will be no hope or expectation of bringing corporate influence to bear in support of the Republican party. He frames his message as a stance against undue business interference in party affairs.
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Mr. Porter
Cummins
Porter
Senate
Cimmins
Republican Party
United States
Roosevelt
Union
Iowa
Gov. Cummins
Executive Council
Farmers and Their Friends Defeat Wire Monopoly Advocate Honored
Secretary James Wilson notes farmers owe thanks to Governor Gumming and an appointed committee led by Father Clarkson Wallace Goffin and others for defending against a barbed wire monopoly. Attorney Cummins was retained and credited with much of the victory.
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James Wilson
Gumming
Iowa gains from bank deposits and audits noted
The state of Iowa formerly paid Des Moines banks interest on advance payments while funds lay idle. Now the state earns interest on all deposits, with a net gain of 103,663.66 dollars, plus 30,000 dollars from bank examination fees turned into the treasury under Auditor Carroll.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Cummins
Treasury Bank
Carroll
Stand by the People's Friend Governor Larrabee Endorses Cummins
Governor Larrabee urges unified support for Governor Cummins to back public interest over corporations. He warns that public officers must be faithful to duties to safeguard future interests. An Iowa estate comparison shows railway property assessments rising by 12.5 to 32.0 percent over five years.
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Larrabee
Cummins
The Common Man and Nation's Strength Campaign Sermon
The speech urges voters to support the Republican ticket and emphasizes unity, strong national policy, and vigilance against greed. It lauds McKinley and Roosevelt era progress, warns against radicals, and urges participation at the polls under the new voting plan. The speaker credits middle class workers and cautions against drastic change.
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Robert G. Cousins
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
John Jones
William Smith
McKinley
Lfe
State Expenditures Rise Under Roosevelt Era Claims
The piece argues that U S government spending has surged under Roosevelt and praises Iowa progress while debunking a critic’s charge of waste. It cites governor related costs and notes two department expenses from 1897 and 1903 to challenge claims of extravagance.
Cummins Urges State and Nation Governed by People Not Corporations
Governor Cummins states that governance should belong to the people rather than corporations, emphasizing a government of individuals over corporate interests. He declares this principle closer to the people’s hearts than partisan loyalties.
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Cummins
The
United States
Democratic party strife in Iowa discussed by editor Louis Murphy
The paper analyzes who should represent Iowa Democrats on the national committee, citing Mr. Marsh’s alleged 1896 defection to the opposition and his 1906 realignment with Bryan. It notes Marsh’s presence at the railroads backed rump convention and questions current leadership under National Chairman Taggart while detailing Iowa state finances and department expenditures over the past decade.
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Democratic
Iowa
Louis Murphy
Democratic Party
National Committee
Walsh
Charese
Marsh
Chicago
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo Manufacturers’ Association
Waterloo
Mr. Marsh
Messrs
J. T. Culvan
FP. J. Fowler
Baltery
C. W. Miller Waverly
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Taggart
Boone
Conservetive
State Auditor Examines State Expenses and Oversight
State Auditor B F Carroll argues the executive council enacts legislature but most funds lie outside council control. He notes FY 1906 expenditures near 32.256 million, with about 68 percent for state institutions and a net gain from new fee practices totaling some 47 thousand dollars, despite rising overall state costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Npne
Board of Control and Institutions
General Assembly
Ors
Pharmacy Commission
Health, Board of Dental Examiners
Iona
Tariff Debate Amid Republican Unity Calls For Adjustment
Senator Beveridge argues for selective tariff changes to protect American labor and industry while avoiding a sweeping revision. He warns against changes during financial downturns and says adjustments should come from supporters of the protective principle, not its opponents.
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Beveridge
Treasury
Governor Larrabee Urges People First Government Stand
Governor Larrabee frames a pivotal question of governance. He demands focus on whether the state will have a government of the people by the people and for the people or one controlled by corporations. He calls for immediate settlement of this core issue.
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OWA
Wall Street
Twenty-Ninth General Assembly of
Bus Corporation
House
Nor Cummins
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail Way Company
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago, Burlington & QuincyKailway Company
Illinois
Missouri River
Recorder’s Office
Des Moines County
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Hllinois
Minnesota
Tme
Com
Rock Island Railroad
Texas
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Sions
Commonwealth of Iowa
New
Railroad
2 Railroad
Reilreau
Towa
Congressman Cousins
State of
Income Pops
Cherokee
Marshalltown
School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Orne State
Aries
T Than
B. F. Carroll
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