Vote Cummins for United States Senate
The article defends Senator Cummins amid bitter opposition and credits him with independent thinking and leadership. It notes his role in Iowa politics, highlights the two cent fare law he championed as governor, and questions why railways have not sought its repeal, urging support for his reelection.
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Senator Cummins
Iowa
United States Senate
Woodrow Wilson
United States Supreme Court
Cummins
The Sheriff's Overcharges In Matilda Smith Estate
William H. Smith objects to overcharges by Sheriff Flemming and Deputy Morrison in the Matilda Smith estate. He argues his payment claims were for publication not insertion and questions the 132 miles travel billed, noting an $88 charge versus $140 for 28 miles. He states all involved bear responsibility and questions the legality of the estate charges.
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Flemming
Matilda Smith
Decorah Journal
Morrison
E. W. Cutting
Wm. HL. Sharp
Lf Tam
Mr. Cutting
Thad
WM. H. Smith
Democratic Meeting at Grand Opera House Draws Curious Crowd
Maurice Connolly and G. A. Meyer spoke to a large, mostly Republican audience at the Grand Opera House last Friday. Meyer urged electing a congressman aligned with the president, while Connolly followed with similar themes and a call for a senator to support the president. The event failed to rally strong vote-getting momentum.
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Maurice Connolly
Grand Opera House
G. A. Meyer
Calmar
Meyer
Connolly
Washington
Truths and Vindication Amid Cummins Controversy
The Waukon Standard quotes the Decorah Journal’s harsh attack on Senator Cummins as unjust and harmful, asserting the truthfulness of Cummins’ record and implying political impact as the controversy circulates through newspapers.
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Waukon Standard
The
Decorah Journal
Cummins
Kolach Day Draws Thousands to Cedar Rapids
The first kolach day in Cedar Rapids drew a thousand dozen pastries and ample coffee as Cedar Rapids south end Bohemian residents hosted a new annual tradition. Cooks trained in Prague prepared the delicacies.
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Cedar Rapids
South End
Prague
Political contest in Winneshiek county shifts amid attacks
The article traces ten days of Democratic infighting over treasurer candidate Hustvedt and Shea and Flemming, a journal attack on Lloyd Christen, and a sheriff mileage overcharge. It portrays Republican unity behind Enger for senator, Nicholson for representative, Ellingson for sheriff, Winger for auditor, and Houck and Kallevang for county offices, urging a strong Republican turnout Tuesday.
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Hustvedt
Shea
Flemming
Journal
Lloyd Christen
Matilda Smith
Christen
Sherif Flemming
Fleamming
State Board of Health
Winneshiek-Howard
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
Enger
Nicholson
Winneshir
Senote
Editorial chorus on war and politics in Iowa
This editorial mixed critique of European war and U.S. politics with sharp attacks on Democrats. It praises Republican figures like G.N. Haugen and O.G. Haugen, condemns Democratic leadership, and urges voters in Winneshiek County to back Republican candidates amid wartime and fiscal concerns.
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Washington
Iowa
Porah
San Francisco
Political clash over Enger Kull candidacies discussed
The piece attacks Kull the Democratic state senate candidate and defends Enger as genuine, cites Enger’s German speaking stance, and criticizes Kull’s rhetoric. It notes a Cedar Rapids Republican counterattack on Congressman Connolly’s roll calls, and mentions the World Series earnings and pennant winner Heston.
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Cedar Rapids
Connolly
A. B. Crmins
United States Senate
Congress
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