Common People Republican League pledge in Taylor County Iowa
The document states a township association in Taylor County Iowa pledging to dismantle political machine influence and corporate control. It outlines aims to end patronage, abolish free passes, restore primary elections by Australian ballot, revise interstate commerce law, reform corporate statutes, oppose monopolies, support local industry, and questions Chicago talks between Congressman Hepburn and J W Blythe regarding machine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Peoples “Republican League of Township
Taylor County
Towa
Paul G. ‘Paddock
Republican Committee
U. S
Roosevelt
Iowa
Caution and trust in politics cited as reform barrier
The author argues that excessive suspicion and bias harm reform efforts. Caution can protect, but constant distrust leads good men to ignore needed political changes by focusing only on suspicion and prejudice.
Blythe Ring Advocates Limiting State Primary Nominations
The Blythe Railroad Machine pushes to bar voters from nominating their own officers at the State Primary, arguing a centralized control would improve governance while machine newspapers support Blythe and his faction.
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Blythe Railroad
Blythe
Machine men nominated in a simple voting demand
A fragment notes a call to vote as a central demand for the machine men. It references a nomination of eighty individuals and centers on political process and public participation. The exact identities and context are unclear from the readable text.
Wall of protection and the Town Idea in trade policy
The passage argues that consumer prices matter little when American producers dominate markets through trusts and consolidation. Once home competition disappears, tariffs must not force consumers to pay for watered trust stock dividends. It invokes historical figures like Hamilton Clay McKinley Blaine, contrasting with a standpatters idea.
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Hamilton
Clay
McKinley
Blaine
Standpatters
Corruption in Politics Domination by Corporations
In Southern Iowa farmers and townsmen reject the siren song of the corporation machine that has long dictated politics and platforms. The author argues Blythe's bassism parallels Tammany, Cox, Durham, and German influences, differing in form but same core: corporate domination in politics.
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Philadelphia
Durham
Maryland
Truth and the press on reservations and politics
A critique argues that press biases mislead the public and Congress must be watched. It notes readers sign the Declaration of Independence only after learning the facts, urging readers to read between the lines and resist conflicting newspaper interests.
Railroad Regulation Rally in Iowa Described in GOP Battle
The piece celebrates Jerome's independence from boss rule and Mayor Weaver's Philadelphia victory while urging support for railroad regulation led by Senator Dolliver. It chronicles pressure from Aldrich against Dolliver, noting the president's influence over the interstate commerce committee and the high stakes in sustaining reform.
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Jerome
New York
Mayor Weaver
Philadelphia
Hearst
McClellan
Boss Cox
Cincinnati
Iowa
Senator Dolliver
Senate Committee
Dolliver
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Aldrich
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Grafting In Both Parties Exposes Widespread Graft
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues that political corruption spans parties in New York, Pennsylvania, and the wider nation. It notes Tammany hall and Republican rings alike swindling, with several Republican leaders and senators implicated in graft and malfeasance. The piece urges independent voting and scrutiny of candidates over party labels for better governance.
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East
Tammany Hall
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tammany
North
Republican Party
Platt
Republican Organization
United States
Cincinnati
Cox
Supreme Court
Qdell
Durham
Penrose
Blythe Machine Exposed as Town Bureau of Corporation Plan
Statement argues that Blythe machine operates as the Town bureau of a corporate plan. Urges readers to locate informed men for evidence, claiming abundant proof of the conspiracy and urging action based on these claims.
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Blythe
Review of Reviews on Massachusetts campaign and tariff reform
The December issue of Reviews of Reviews editorializes on the recent Massachusetts campaign. It notes Mr. Whitney's vigorous tariff revision and reciprocity push and says Republicans supporting reciprocity and tariff revision would have won, while standpatters avoid altering the Dingley tariff for twenty years. It predicts the machine press will brand any reformer as impure.
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Massachusetts
Whitney
Canada
Machine Press
Dolliver Triumphs Over Aldrich In Senate Fight
The article contrasts Senator Dolliver with Senate leader Aldrich. Dolliver is praised for aligning with the masses of the western states and pursuing a righteous public interest. Aldrich is described as the legislative agent for Standard Oil and allied powerful interests, whose influence waned in this episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalsieg
Eue
Aldrich
Senate
Dolliver
Weat
Standard Oil
Peruna Endorsed By Public Figures In Catarrh Cure Claims
An advertisement-style letter pile extols Peruna as a universal remedy for grip and catarrh affecting head throat lungs stomach kidneys and pelvic organs. It cites endorsements from Congressman Henry Powers of Vermont and ex congressman W J Purman of Florida praising its efficacy for coughs colds nervousness and stomach troubles with an invitation to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
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Hartman
Congressman Powers
Vermont
Henry Powers
Morrisville
H. Henry Powers
W. J. Purman
Congress
Florida
Q Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
8. B. Hartman
Startman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
The Ship and the Farmer
A Saturday Evening Post excerpt argues against a large government warehouse system for farmers while supporting ship subsidies. It critiques sentiment in business, notes low ocean rates, and warns that a weak merchant marine would fail in war, urging a stronger U.S. maritime capacity with patriotic tone.
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American Bankers’ Association
Stafford
Treasury
Saturday Evening Post
Distin Credits Peruna Cure for La Grippe
Henry Distin of Henry Distin Mfg Go Williamsport Pa says a long la grippe attack left him with enatarrh and after starting Peruna in March he recovered fully. He purchased a second bottle and recommends Peruna to friends in a brief Philadelphia letter from 1441 4th Street.
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Henry Distin
Peruna
Henry
Primary Election Bill Aims for District Nomination
A proposed primary bill would have senators and representatives follow the nominee from their district rather than the state. This seeks to reduce statewide contests and better reflect local preferences when choosing United States senators. The Dubuque Times notes growing public interest in issues beyond routine nominations, including opposition to political rings and bosses, with some communities expressing strong, even bitter, opposition.
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United States Senate
United States
Dubuque
Smith Well Pleased by Mt Ayr Candidate Tour
Albert I. Smith of Mt Ayr, candidate for congress, completed his tour of the Highth district and reports strong encouragement. He asserts he visited every county seat and many towns, calling himself a pleasant gentleman and qualified for the position he seeks. He comments on his candidacy since announcing it.
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Albert I. Smith
Mt Ayr
Highth
Mr. Smith
Uncle Sam Wants Teachers in Oklahoma Vacancy
The United States civil service commission calls an January 8, 1906 exam in Des Moines to certify eligibles for a teacher of agriculture position at the Chilooco school in Oklahoma with a 1000 dollar annual salary. Vacancies may occur in any service branch needing similar qualifications. since the October 26 exam failed to yield eligibles, qualified persons are urged to enter this exam.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Des Moines
Chilooco School
Oklahoma
For Sale 60 Head of Three Year Old Steers
Henry P. DoucHerty of Bedford Iowa advertises sixty three year old steers for sale. All are reported as good feeders suitable for ranch or market buyers.
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Henry P. Doucherty
Bedford
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Chicago
W. P. Hepburn
J. W. Blythe
Chicago Tribune
Santa Claus
Penmain
N. Y
la Grippe
Smith
Uncle Sam
Haddock Investment
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