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Census patronage and Gear's Iowa control
A discussion on 1900 census patronage ties Sen Gear to Iowa appointments, alleging a $500000 campaign fund to secure his re election. It describes how Allison and Gear influence through census enumerator appointments to shape legislative support and election outcomes. Local notes report small sports and civic items from Fayette, DuBuque, and Rockford areas.
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