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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
Chicago Tribune reports a lively state convention where a majority of delegates favored Senator Allison’s retention for another term. The piece notes primaries in June will reveal Republican voter preferences and suggests the legislature will reflect that popular sentiment.
The Speaker of the U S House declares he would quit public life at seventy rather than sacrifice self respect or rights of citizens to any law. He emphasizes fidelity to separated powers and equal rights for all citizens regardless of status or profession. He urges such integrity be memorized and taught.
At the Iowa Republican State Convention George D. Perkins receives deafening applause as he declares loyalty to the Taft platform and praises William B. Allison. He recalls Lincoln, calls for party unity, and supports Allison while urging continued Republican reform and religious revival in Iowa.
Lafayette Young, newly elected delegate at large, spoke to a convention crowd in Des Moines. He recalled eight years since his last appearance, praised McKinley and Roosevelt, contrasted republican strength with democratic issues, warned against socialism, and endorsed Taft for the coming nomination at Chicago.
Birdsall extols Iowa leaders for shaping national policy. He credits the senior senator with a forty year influence in Congress and praises William B. Allison as a trusted, stainless statesman who safeguarded national honor and credit. The speech notes collaboration with McCleary and Hepburn in railroad interstate commerce legislation.
A Marengo Republican questions Senator Dolliver as a “spokesman of the new times” urging a man in the Senate who is abreast of reforms. The piece cites the Iowa daily’s praise and weighs state representation in the Senate alongside Senator Allison’s experience.
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