Scott for Green endorsement and tariff debate
The News received a letter from John W. Scott stating he will vote for Judge Green for Congress and urging Republicans to follow suit. He notes his lifelong Republican status and argues Cleveland aligns with Democrats on tariffs while Green represents Republicans. He recalls free trade with Canada during the war causing grief to Union armies and President Lincoln. He warns Republicans must harmonize their differences to avoid a Democrat presidential victory.
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Insurgent Republican Fight Over Canada Free Trade
The News critiques Scott and Green in a county campaign, resisting insurgent calls to purge Standpat Republicans. It recalls Scott’s 3 year old nomination battle against Meredith, noting his loyalty to the Republican party and opposition to Cummins insurgents and Canada free trade. The piece argues the tariff is the real issue and accuses Green of being tied to Cummins, labeling him a protectionist despite Free Trade rhetoric.
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Standpatters and insurgents clash over harmony in district
The piece argues that the real contest is between standpatters and insurgents as insurgents wage extermination against the old guard. It claims the Republican party is torn, with the lower house Democratic and the Senate led by insurgents faute de coalition with Democrats. It criticizes Mr Scott for calling for harmony to save the party, saying the price is too high and self respect cannot be traded.
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Green’s postmaster pledge taints campaign talk at obsequies
The article reports Candidate Green’s remarks at the opera house obsequies accusing an opponent of seeking a postmaster appointment as a political payoff. It notes Chase denies candidacy and warns voters the city post office would become a personal prize for Green and his allies, echoing a Lorimer era charge about politicized appointments.
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Green touted in postoffice debates as congress candidate
A fragment suggests Green is viewed as a lightweights candidate for Congress, mocked as a 2x4 politician. The text hints at political maneuvering over Atlantic postoffice salary and the expected public reaction Monday.
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Controversy over Canadian reciprocity in Iowa race
The piece reports a clash over Canadian free trade as supporters claim Kenyon will vote and speak for reciprocity, while Green’s camp opposes it. It cites John Saure’s letter and notes Taft’s hoped involvement, highlighting intra party splits and the tension between insurgent and regular wings in Iowa politics.
Why Did He Protect Creditors in Court Ruling
The train employees of the A N and 8 demand an explanation from sponsors of the Green candidacy. They allege that in the judicial decree he protected the road’s big creditors and awarded operating crews only a flat $100 for past services, regardless of claim sizes. They cite ongoing court proceedings and insist on why such construction of the law was used.
Judge Green Sides With Creditors Over Claims
The big creditors feel vindicated as Judge Green fully recognizes their claims, while common working men suffer losses. They allege Green’s final ruling shows little concern for working people and fear his stance could signal apathy if he enters Congress.
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Does Green Endorse Booze Fueled Vote Getting?
The News cites at least two Green supporters, one a postmaster and the other an ex postmaster, seen driving out of town with bags of liquor to influence votes for Green. It questions Green’s stance given his long prohibitionist record and asks him to clarify if he has shifted on alcohol and voting ethics.
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Weakest speech drains Green bid at opera house
Report says Candidate Green delivered the weakest address yet in Atlantic. Voters left the opera house disgusted and backers questioned his nomination as observers deemed the speech a clear vote loser.
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Cass County Farmers Question Green Appeal At Atlantic Meeting
Readers dissect a heated Atlantic crowd with Green campaign issues, prohibition ties, beer peddling concerns, and candidate phrasing. Mullins praised for organizing the opera house gathering as voters weigh political influence, finances, and the farmers role in the race.
Campaign rhetoric and opera house turnout clash
The piece critiques a speaker named Kendall for straining his voice in a campaign event at the opera house. It suggests the audience did not respond to a plea urging Republicans to back Green, describing the scene as a sobering experience for Wiseman, who promotes the Green candidacy.
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Green campaign tactics questioned amid voter influence fear
The passage asks whether cars selling alcohol to voters today in support of the Green candidacy count as part of the closing campaign plan to harm opponents. It frames the issue as a potential tactic by Green campaign managers during the final days.
Gloom Over Show as Audubon Man Views Three Ring Circus
Henry Herbert of Audubon county, long a Washington tenant helper for the Green candidacy, arrived with a heavy mood, surveying an audience at the three ringed circus and counting the crowd with a weighed down sense of burden.
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Audubon County
Washington
Cass county sectarian clash over Green endorsement
An Atlantic Iowa audience of about 100 eyed politics as Cass county Republicans debate support for Green. The News denounces standpatters and insists farmers will vote Monday, while Dr Stults and John W. Scott’s positions are cited amid infighting and calls for reform within the party.
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