Politics and publicity in campaign contributions debate
The piece mocks ultra moralism in politics and argues publicity of campaign donations is voluntary for parties. It notes Taft and Bryan committees could expose donations without new laws, but warns that theatrics and partisan performance fuel political theater rather than honest reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bush
Down East
América
Republican Party
Congress
Bryan
William Boyd Allison Dies at 79 in Dubuque
United States Senator William Boyd Allison died at his Dubuque home on Tuesday August 4 at 1 33 pm from heart failure. He had suffered a prolonged illness with prostatic enlargement and kidney issues, having retired to his home after leaving congress in May. The report notes prior health decline over the past three years and emphasizes the senator’s long public service and the shock his passing caused across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William Boyd Allison
Dubuque
Sioux City Tribune
Washington
Congress
Allison
Fannie Stout
All
Tawa
Local notes and events brighten Sheldon week
Community updates include business visitors and talk of purchasing autos. The Hunting Elevation Co plans a coal side line with warehouse renovations led by carpenter E Kasson. Hull Base Ball Tournament and Carnival slated for Aug 12 13. Miss Dreka and Mr VerSteeg receive best wishes for new posts at the post office and farmers bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunting Elev. Co
E. Kasson
Hull
John Miller
Henry Meyn
Vaniioute
Hull Carnival and Base Hall Tournament Preview
Rock Valley community notes highlight Hull Carnival on August 12 and 13 plus the Base Hall Tournament, with families urged to attend. Local updates include resignations and new postings at the public school, staff moves, and residents returning from travels or new jobs in Algoma, Omaha, and Sioux City.
Evening Schedule of Local Band Concerts and Dance
Supper from 7 to 8 then band concerts 8 to 10 with Kennedy Brothers Four Deeke Sisters Mac and Mac Hedwig Sisters and Bowery Dance ending the night. The lineup lists times and performers in a single venue program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Deeke Sisters
Mac and Mac
Hedwig Sisters
Kennedy Bros
Four Deeke Sisters
Bowery Dance
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Hull, Iowa
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Aweek
John Pryde
Rock Valley
Misa Inia
Primghar
Gladya Walpole
Phil King
Hud Zon
Will Stangel
F. W. Lutloff
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Youe
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Louis Miller
Martha Calliers
Algoma
Esther Johnson
Omaha, Neb
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Father O'Rielley
Sanborn
Sioux City
Leonard Gossard
Alton
D. B. Winters
Presho
Thomas Berry
Glenwood Springs
Mr. Berry
Rosa Schemmer
Ashton
M. A. Strait
Edith Mulvey
Inwood
Ichis- Stockton-Mews
Betsy
Aix
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Welcome Ring
Suppe
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Sheldon Commercial College
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W. Fi. Brown
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