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Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

14

Results on June 2 and the new era in Iowa politics

The speech by ex-Speaker Geo W Clarke at Jefferson outlines progressive aims in Iowa politics, railing against railroads dominating politics and endorsing primary reform, direct election of senators, and tariff revision. He cites Roosevelts era as a model for clean government and urges Republicans to unite for these changes.

Geo. W. Clarke Jefferson Iowa United States Congress House of Representatives Illinois Nevada California H. H. Miles National Association of Manufacturers North American Review N. S. Stone Bureau of Statistics McKinley Buffalo Taft Bath North America Review Caid Cannon Cannon Lacey Roosevelt Root Republican Party Sol Lince Standpatville Roosevel

Dolliver Faces Scrutiny Over Liberal Reforms and Betrayal Claims

The piece portrays Senator Dolliver as wavering on progressive reforms, arguing he shifted from backing tariff reform and Cummins to discrediting them. It notes his past praise of Cummins and later denouncement, labeling him a demagogue and a fickle politician contrasted with his earlier role on reform.

Dolliver Senate Roosevelt Hemeel Blythe Chicago Resolutions Committee Iowa Cummins Gov Lgved Dee Moines Cummings

Iowa Treasury Balances Over Fifty Years Compared

The Iowa treasury shows $910,692.87 on hand last night with $737,636.08 in general revenue. Since 1900 no net debt existed. average balances rose from $608,391 under Shaw to $821,062 under Cummins, and $926,590 in early 1900s, with cash always exceeding outstanding warrants.

Cummins Shaw Treasurera of State Leslie M. Shaw Treasury

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