Lying Squadron Allegations Tarnish Governor's Campaign Tactics
A 1906 Iowa campaign critique accuses Governor Cummins allies in Des Moines of operating a "Flying Squadron" funded by state salaries to pressure voters. The piece details alleged misuse of archives funds, court-oversight changes, and political maneuvering to staff perks for administration supporters amid adjournment pressures.
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Cumming
Des Moines
Chautauquas
Treasury Department
State Treasury
Supreme Court
State Library
Shambaugh
The
State University
Parrish
Historical Department
General Assembly
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Ericson
Boone
Senate
Hall of
Maytag
Cummins
Executive ‘Council
J. H. Kelly
Polk
Teya “Oan
Shamhaugh
Rotk County
UNA Civil Office
Itassta
Reform administration cited for diverting public funds
A political exposé lists state employees and salaries including J H Kelly 1000 dollars and John I Thompson 900 dollars. It accuses the reform administration of using public money to support factional aims and to favor officials seeking to extend their power.
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J. H. Kelly
John I. Thompson
Thompson
Republican Party
Cummins
Cc. S$. Burkitt
Taxation in Iowa under Cummins administration
The article argues that Iowa's taxes rose sharply during Cummins’ first two terms, citing a 41 percent increase over six years from 1902 to 1906 compared to 1896 to 1900. It notes farmers bear 62 percent of the tax load, with farm lands and live stock singled out as heavily taxed under Cummins.
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Cummins
Shaw
Laveraler
Kidney Remedy Promoted Despite Cautions in Ad Copy
An old advertisement warns that kidney or bladder trouble may lead to Brights disease and touts Foley’s Kidney Remedy as a corrective and strengthening treatment, framed as a first sign of danger by Beaman & Atton with urgent, cautionary language.
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Foley
Beaman & Atton
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