State officials and counties listed in party slate
For Auditor of State B F Carroll of Davis county For Secretary of State W C Hayward of Scott county Bon Reporter of the Supreme Court W W Cornwall of Clay county Bo Superintendent of Public Instructions John F Riggs of Keokuk county
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B.F. Carroll
Davis County
W.C. Hayward
Scott County
The
Supreme Court
Emil McClain
Johnson County
John C. Sherwin
Cerro Gordo County
Cerk
John C. Crockett
Hardin County
Bon
W. W. Cornwall
Clay County
John F. Riggs
Keokuk County
Panama Canal Work To Hire 2500 Chinamen
Treasurer WwW. F. EVANS. Auditor W. H. LAKE. Clerk T. G. STEWART. Recorder E. E. STEPHENS. Supervisors: CHAS. N. HARGADIN to succeed C. A. Huss and PAUL HUNTER to succeed Alex John. Coroner DR. C. M. PASCHAL. Announcement lists officials and a plan to employ 2500 Chinese workers on canal project.
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Alex John Paul Hunter
Panama Canal
Ferris Elected Grand Chancellor of Iowa Knights
F L Ferris of Sioux City was elected grand chancellor of the Iowa Knights of Pythias at Iowa City last week, strengthening the leadership of the fraternal order in the state.
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F. L. Ferris
Sioux City
Iowa Knights of Pythias
Iowa City
Purifying a Political Party Needs Men of Principle
A Market Herald quotation asserts that claiming party affiliation signals little unless individuals of character take active roles to reform the group. The remark contrasts surface loyalty with moral responsibility in political life.
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Satan
Market Herald
Standpat Papers and Republican Platform Question
The query probes why some standpat papers push the Republican platform while others resist, asking how supporters justify alignment versus independence and what factors influence acceptance or rejection of the standpat stance.
Porter Backed by All Standostters Against Progressives
The New Market Herald notes that all standostters who oppose the progressives should vote for Porter to support the congressional ticket.
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Congressional
Porter
New Market Herald
District Republicans weigh state ticket support
A district meeting assessed whether the standout party figure would back the state ticket, signaling alignment within the campaign and potentially shaping local endorsements and strategy.
Clarinda Herald Critics Cummins and Porter in Race Coverage
The Clarinda Herald is accused of bias in the Hepburn contest, frequently praising Porter and nagging Cummins. Other residents and observers claim there are alternative viewpoints about the race and the fairness of reporting.
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Clarinda Herald
Hepburn
Cummins
Porter
Des Moines Missing Men Incident Raises Alarm
Des Moines earns a troubling new reputation as several men vanish in a single day. Among the missing are a manufacturer a contractor and a physician who reportedly left with his stenographer. The disappearances focus concern on local safety and business communities.
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Des Moines
Corn yields and wheat data from Nebraska and oats in Town
This year's corn average stands at 95 percent, ahead of the ten year average of 86 percent. Nebraska tops the Union with winter wheat at 23.2 bushels per acre. Town oats yield records 86 percent, about 2 percent above the ten year average.
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Nebraska
Tariff plank echoed Cummins platform cited by council bluffs paper
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that the tariff declarations in the current democratic platform mirror Cummins 1901 platform. It had supported Cummins in 1901 and 1903, prompting a question why it cannot back him in 1906 on the present platform.
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Council Bluffs
Cummins
Hearing on insurance agents misconduct before Auditor Carroll
A Friday hearing before Auditor Carroll examined claims that two Iowa life insurance agents sold informants a policy of one type but delivered another. If proven, the agents face debarment from all insurance business in Iowa.
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Carroll
Iowa
Milwaukee Avenue Bank Failure Shocks Chicago
Last week the Milwaukee Avenue Bank of Chicago failed, with a $2,000,000 shortage. A depositor and a paying teller face crises, the cashier is jailed, the president is a fugitive, and the vice president is under bond. The loss extends beyond finances, deepening the misery caused.
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Milwaukee Avenue Bank of
Chicago
Political loyalties questioned over governors votes
Readers note the discrepancy between endorsing Boies for governor and voting for Cummins. The writer questions why supporting Porter would differ and demands a clear explanation, saying they won’t wait for a satisfactory one.
Tariff Debate Shapes Iowa Campaign Between Parties
The Iowa race unfolds over tariff policy with Democrats calling for tariff revisions as conditions require. Some newspapers advocate a free trade platform backing a Democratic governor, while veteran protectionists face a dilemma supporting Porter.
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Iowa
Porter
Perkins papers join bandwagon with evident alacrity
Editors of the Perkins papers show quick momentum as they move onto the bandwagon. The fragment suggests growing involvement and public interest surrounding the Perkins collection and its proponents.
Amusing Remarks on Public Dignity Reveals Fools
A fragment from Block ton News argues that recent actions prove only that certain groups have mocked themselves and squandered their remaining prestige for dignity.
District press lauds defection of Perkins in victory tone
A regional roundup notes newspapers including Creston Advertiser and Corning Union Republican accept Perkins defeat gracefully and unite behind the party ticket. It criticizes a rival paper for reflexively backing the ticket without arguing principle, citing Pete Hepburn’s stance as decisive.
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Perkins
Creston’ Advertiser
Corning Union-Republican
Ringguld Record
Republican Party
Cummins
Pete Hepburn
Judge Towner praised most, omitted some Iowa reps
The Adams County Union-Republican defends Judge Towner's speech at the Republican state convention. It says he named the prominent delegates and praised others, with Hedge, Dawson, Birdsall, Haugen, Conner, and Hubbard omitted. Four are standpatters and two progressives. The correction asserts no unfairness and compliments the masterly address.
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Judge Towner
Adams County Union-Republican
Judge ‘Fowner
Hedge
Dawson
Birdsall
Haugen
Conner
Hubbard
Towner
Union-Republican
Democratic State Platform Condensed at Waterloo
The platform calls for tariff revenue funding, free list on iron steel lumber and coal, destruction of trusts, railroad regulation with no discriminations, two cent passenger fare, primary election law for all candidates including United States Senators, direct election of Senators by the people, strict government control of Interstate Commerce, equal rights for Iowa manufacturers and jobbers to ship statewide, prohibition on corporate political contributions, a terminal tax amendment to railroad property tax in cities, labor support and opposition to government by injunction, and regulation of railroads express telegraph.
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Waterloo
United States
Iowa
Express
Telegraph
Municipal ownership debate urged by nonpartisan panel
A nonpartisan commission should assess telephone and utility ownership as part of municipal control discussions. The brief notes Bryan for President in 1908 signals reform era rhetoric, but specifics are sparse.
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Bryan
Contemp news critique sparks talk of bias in local paper
A reader voices frustration with perceived bias in local Chau Tauqua coverage, saying the contemporary paper fails to offer evenhanded reporting and hints at broader media fairness concerns in the community.
Freemont County backed as Democratic House nominee
The attorney J. Estes of Sidney warns Freemont County is being pushed forward as the Democratic congressional nominee for this district.
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J. 3. Estes
Sidney
Freemont County
Frank P. Woops Elected Republican State Central Chairman
Frank P. Woops of Estherville was chosen as chairman of the Republican state central committee, signaling a new leadership phase for the party across the state.
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Frank P. Woops
Estherville
Republican State Central Committee
IS NOW IN FULL SWING
The fragment notes a continued report from the first page. It lacks clear names places or events to establish a complete item. Readers are left without concrete details or outcomes from this portion.
Chautauqua programs feature Chaplain McCabe and Johnson
Soldier's Day honors chaplain McCabe who spoke on the Sunny Side of Life in Libby Prison and shared prison life anecdotes. Dr Dana C Johnson delivered a sweeping address on Thomas Jefferson and American citizenship, praising voters and denouncing political bosses. Temple Quartette and Imperial Entertainers headline evening concerts, with Goss motion pictures concluding the program.
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McCabe
Libby
Woodruff
Dana C. Johnson
Thos. Jefferson
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Goss
Bushnell
Temple
Bedford
Cincinnati
Temple Quarttee
Temple Quartette
Republican State Platform Iowa Convention Promotes Roosevelt
The Iowa Republicans declare abundant cause for rejoicing in current conditions and prosperity. They praise Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership and the state’s growing national influence, commending cabinet and congressional representatives for honorable service to the state and nation.
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Iowa
Congress
Iowa Delegation Earns Approval for Health Legislation on Commerce Highways
We approve most heartily the work of the Iowa delegation in the recent session. It is most gratifying to know that their influence was exerted in behalf of legislation which will protect the health of our people and maintain equality of opportunity upon our commercial highways.
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Iowa
Governor Cummins Receives High Praise From Party Officials
The statement lauds Governor Cummins for courageous leadership and practical administration. It commends state officials for exceptional service, noting broad efficiency across all departments and fidelity to public service as evident throughout the state.
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Cummins
State finances free from debt and ample funds declared
A statement says the state levy is not burdensome and public obligations receive generous support. The message emphasizes the state is debt free and possesses sufficient funds for current needs, suggesting fiscal stability and responsible governance.
Party pledge for direct primary and voter participation
The republican party commits to broadening voter involvement by enacting a primary election law. It calls for direct vote nominations for all general election offices and an expression of party preference in United States Senate selections.
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Republican Party
United States
Opposition to corporate influence in public affairs statement
A position paper declares unyielding opposition to corporate domination in public life. It advocates stringent statutes to purge corporate power from politics and promises to enact laws making corporate campaign contributions unprofitable and unpopular.
Abolition of Free Passes Spurs Republican Support
The text lauds the abolishment of railway free passes as a key measure to curb corporate influence on politics and commends the republican legislature for enacting the law to stop the practice.
Protective tariffs and American labor interests
A fervent defense of the U S protective system urges duties beyond revenue to aid domestic industries, farms, and wages. It calls for wise tariff laws, opposition to foreign control, and timely adjustments to balance industrial progress with reciprocal trade as advocated by Blaine McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Blaine
McKinley
Roosevelt
Iowa Republican Appeal Seeks Approval of Policies and Leaders
The Iowa Republican Party urges voters to endorse its policies and leadership as a continuation of patriotic statesmanship, asserting confidence in its guidance for the state's future.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Resolutions Honor Late Iowan David B Henderson
Auxiliary resolutions note the death of David B Henderson, a distinguished Iowan, and place his name among departed heroes and statesmen, resting with pride upon his works.
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David B. Henderson
Convention Extends Greetings to Senator Allison
A convention sends cordial greetings to Iowa's senior senator William Boyd Allison and regrets his absence. The chairman is directed to wire the spirit of the resolution to Senator Allison at his Dubuque home.
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Iowa
Wm. B. Allison
Allison
Dubuque
Taylor County Fair Dates and Attractions
The Taylor county fair will be held September 11 12 13 14 this year with excellent attractions booked and good racers promised. Further particulars will be provided later.
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Taylor County
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Erepublican State
Albert B. Cummins
Polk County
Wor
Warren Garst
Carroll County
W. W. Morrow
Union County
Ewer Railroad Commissioners
David J. Palmer
Washington County
W.L. Baton
Mitchell Couuty
H.W. Byers
Shelby County
Judicial Ticket
H. M. Towner
Corning
H. K. Evans
Corydon
George H. van Houten
E. E. Kuhn
F. Evans
W. H. Lake
T. G. Stewart
E. E. Stephens
M. R. Brant
J. H. Humphrey
S. L. Payton
W. G. Sharp
C. A. Huss Chas
N. Hargadin
C. M. Paschal
E. S. Chesbro
Boies
Blockton News
Democratic State Platform
Geo. H. van Houten
Theodore Roosevelt
Taylor County Fair
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