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Newspaper
Iowa Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
Slogan questions fade as Allison secures about a 12000 vote majority, beating Cummins amid rail and business oppose. The piece portrays Allison as a seasoned Republican with broad support, while Cummins is labeled common but not uniquely flawed. It notes sentiment, organization, and political dynamics shaping the race.
A political table review argues aging incumbent Allison outperforms rivals while Cummins stirs party rifts. It notes his aggressive touring, Torbert letter fallout, and calls for a new leader to carry progressive Republican ideas forward despite lingering support for Cummins. The piece ends with a vow that the contest continues and a firmer resolve to persist in fight.
A reader requests Blythe s views on the Allison campaign and asks to meet him to hear his morning-after thoughts. The piece doubts Blythe is as bad as rumors claim and expresses interest in Blythe McPherson and Lafe Young, seeking candor over railroad influence.
The article questions Secretary Taft's remarks in New York claiming Ulysses Grant resigned from the army in 1852 due to drunkenness. It challenges the purpose and usefulness of such statements in shaping public judgment of Taft.
The writer denounces attacks on Ulysses S. Grant’s private life as unfounded and scandalous. He argues Grant’s military greatness stands without need to drag in his drinking, criticizing Taft and Walter Wellman for repeating the allegations and urging veterans to uphold Grant’s legacy.
The Register Leader weighs whether Hughes would satisfy Progressive and reactionary wings if nominated, noting Hughes’ strong constitutional progressivism and Roosevelt’s limited role. The piece praises Harvey Ingham as a principled gentleman while lamenting the Cummins faction’s long shadows and lack of recognition.
The writer questions medical ethics as doctors refuse to disclose Grover Cleveland’s real state of health. He argues it serves no purpose to deny knowledge and suggests openness would better inform the public about the former president’s illness.
A quirky note on Bryan Cummins who has a history of being declared dead and later revived in local lore, with the line about him “bobbing up sevenly” underscoring ongoing speculation.
Pauline and Cap Wilson did not back Cummins. Wilson and Col C J Wilson voted for Allison, as did Col C J Wil son. The Cummins faction may fear an Allison surge tied to a notable beer man in Iowa. Bob Stuart notes La Yollette Brookhart’s absence affected turnout and Wake Neal could have led with a larger majority.
Three weeks ago readers were told Wake Neal would be defeated by Sam Mc Cleery but the loss came by only 14 votes. Warren Stewart is set to challenge Sam in November. Progressives are weighing in on the contest.
The text portrays Schuyler Livingston as a capable local Alli son manager and political figure. It notes a guess based on his statements about Washington county, acknowledges missing the majority, but asserts a generally correct result.
In Washington at a first ward election Sam Kellogg won the committeeman post for the ensuing year by a single vote. Report notes local youths teased him claiming he voted for himself.
John Wenger the auctioneer of Way land claims Standpatters elected Allison to advise Roosevelt on governing. The note calls La Follette Brookbart’s attention to the fact.
A clipping notes remarks about the Democrat editor from last week. The sender offered two subscriptions for full statements about the editor, but the offer was declined. The note expresses a wish to remain uninformed.
The report notes Dan Hamilton’s frequent speeches to graduating classes and lauds those who heard him while wondering why Oscar Kennedy has not been invited to address any first district classes.
A well to do Iowa township farmer, 55, visits claiming he cannot read at night and reads only in daylight. He, like no one else, avoids wearing glasses.
The Knoxville high school graduation class presented a Shakespeare play, The Tempest, with dramatic storms and tumultuous scenes likened to a hurricane and cyclone, all in one theatrical package.
The Keota Eagle notes Rock Island trains skip Oskaloosa in a Weaver convention folder. Washin on, Sigourney and Evans appear, but Oskaloosa is left off the map. The piece hints Rock Island may be reducing service to hurt Oskaloosa, while asking what Oska loosa did to provoke it.
Editor Waite basks in relief as Allison secures victory after a Progressive Republican campaign. The piece notes the party’s defeat and hints the editor’s former critics may have softened, suggesting the public mood shifts with election outcomes.
The narrator recalls missing work to ride with friends Bentley McCoy and Dick Lease, lamenting the Cummins men who were caught in last Tuesday's avalanche and noting Democratic jabs over the years.
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