Larrabee V. Rail Lobby Split in Iowa Senate Race
The piece argues against railroad influence in Iowa politics, detailing a three cornered Republican race with Gear Cummins and Larrabee. It claims a Des Moines lobby dictates legislation and party choices, and that defeating the railroads requires breaking their grip to empower independent votes by lawmakers.
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Wm. Larrabee
U.S
Des Moines
Iowa
Wmn
Larrabee
Iawa
U. S
Republican Party
Judge Hubbard
Thas Larrabee
Senator Gear
Gear
Cummins
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Cumming 4
Soul and Body
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Larrabes
Washington
Clermont High declamation contest awards Appleman gold
The declamation contest at Clermont High School drew many residents last Friday. Contestants performed well and Gussie Appleman won the gold medal for her near flawless rendition. Judges included L J Palda Jr Prof Schiefelbein and W J Ainsworth. Prof Ma Nevin was praised for directing the event and aiding the public school.
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Clermont High School
Clermont
Prisa
Lrick City
The Echo's On The Boxno Editorial Stance
The Echo declares fearless, fair criticism while opposing personal attacks. It vows to expose theft and corruption by any public officer or party organ, maintain independence, and reject political patronage. It emphasizes honest conviction and respect for differing opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxno
Ecuo
Sandbagging incident shocks Oelwein workers
Bert Beatty of Littleport was injured at the C. G. W. vent chutes in Oelwein, returning two hours later with a concussion after reportedly being assaulted by two men who then robbed him of 34.00. He was hospitalized, under chloroform, as doctors assess the claim and investigators seek the robbers. Beatty’s father died drowning in the Klondike last year, leaving the family with relatives and friends ready to help.
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Oalwein
Chicago
C.G. W
Bert Beatty
Littleport
Round House
Miller's
O,ne
John Wilson
Pattison
Beatty
Klondike
Convicts to Build Twine Factory in Iowa Prisons
The State Board of Control plans a twine factory in one of the penitentiaries to employ about 1,100 inmates at Anamosa and Fort Madison. Investigations study costs of equipment, with a plan to cut twine prices 25 to 28 percent by producing a large share of Iowa’s supply.
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Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Man crushed by shaft at Smalley mill in Waverley
John Meyers, a mill worker at J C Smalley & Co in Waverley, was seized by a revolving shaft while passing between a wall and the shaft. His clothing and shoes were torn off, leaving him badly crushed with suspected internal injuries.
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John Meyers
J.C. Smalley & Co
Waverley
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Cummins and Larrabee
Mave Larrabee
IR. J. Stoehr
Elgin, Iowa
Capper & Shaffer
Elgin
Elgin Roller Mills
Light of
Graham
Ehrlich & Lawrence, Proprietors
Oelwein
American Steel and Wire Company
A. Ely
Elgin,owa
Diehl Bros.’ Abstract Co
West Union
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