Iowa Roads lag as other states push big road programs
A column critiques Iowa road policy noting its minuscule hard road share compared to Illinois and Indiana. It cites state aid trends, calls for scientific supervision, and contrasts with Pennsylvania and New York investment, urging Iowa to adopt broader oversight and funding.
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Iowa
Union
Missouri
Mississippi
Indiana
Howard H. Gross
Farmers’ Good Roads League of
Illinios
Towa
Pennsylvania
New York
James H. Trewin Tours Monticello Promoting Republican Faith
Republican congressional candidate James H. Trewin visited Monticello last Saturday, meeting many Republican voters. He touts a decade of legislative achievement, cites laws shaped by his energy, backs Roosevelt's reforms, and supports stronger Congress power for the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb carrier abuses. He aligns with Senator Allason and presents a clear party stance.
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James H. Trewin
Congress
Monticello
Trewin
Roosevelt
Lowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Allason
Attorney General Byers Rules on Liquor Trade Legalities
In a recent opinion AG Byers states the state’s major law did not legalize liquor traffic but blocked prohibition penalties under certain conditions. He answered the executive council regarding a Sioux City proposed corporation seeking liquor sales. He concludes a corporation cannot engage in buying and selling intoxicating liquors making it illegal.
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Byers
State’ Executive’ Council
Sioux City
Poor Man’s Hurdle in County Primary Campaigns
The piece argues a county primary favors the wealthy, as a poor candidate cannot afford two pre election campaigns. It notes the primary was meant to aid ambitious individuals but now excludes those without funds. Petitions must be circulated this week or aspiration ends with the deadline.
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Illinois
Illinoia
Cook County
United States
R. C. Stirton
Monticello
W. C. Walters
Toledo
Stirton
Lowell State Bank
Walters
Harny
States decline to endorse Bryan this week
Connecticut and New Jersey joined a growing list of states that refused to endorse William Jennings Bryan or urge support for his candidacy this week.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Mr. Bryan
A Rank Cummins Man Still
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Mr Good’s shifting labels as he runs in Marshall county as a Cummins man while in Jones county he stays non-committal. Supporters claim he represents Cummins interests though voter sentiment in Anamosa shows he denies ties to both Cumming and Allison.
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Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Good
Roosevelt
Cumming
Marshall County
Jones County
B. F. Cummings
Mr.Good
Anamoss
Mr. Cumming
Mr. Allison
Taft Poised to Overwhelm Bryan Says Cedar Rapids Paper
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Taft is effectively nominated by the Republican convention today and will easily defeat Bryan. It criticizes Bryan’s popularity as surface level and claims his vagaries and shifting base render him unfit for the presidency.
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Taft
Cedar Rapids
Bryan
Too Much Politics for Busy Men
A South Dakota business visitor to Cedar Rapids complains of constant political turmoil and frequent elections. He urges newspapers to push for longer presidential and state terms, suggesting presidents every six to eight years with no re election and four year state cycles. He argues campaigns exhaust the public and elections should rest.
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Cedar Rapids
South Dakota
The Pes Simistic Man Criticizes March Pril Debacle
The Globe Democrats notes a pessimistic view on March and April costs. The piece comments on people who claim we will pay for pleasant spring days with higher prices.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
How the Laws Are Made in Congress Perspective
Washington correspondent explains the legislative process, noting about twenty thousand bills this session and the power of leaders to steer bills. It describes senate tactics to sidetrack measures, the role of executive sessions, and the balance with house procedures to avoid national bankruptcy.
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Washington D. C
Congress
Uncle Sam
Washington
Treasury
Senate
Bacon
Senator Blank
Senator Flint
Senator Bacon
Flint
Jay Bacon
Blank
Kat
Ont
Asman
House
Dana
Frank J. Stillman
Willian Boyd Allison Nomination Papers Filed in Iowa
Willian Boyd Allison filed nomination papers for U S Senate from Iowa with the secretary of state. More than 4000 signatures show broad support. C A Kinkbine and former Governor F J Jackson carried the petitions from Des Moines, with filings from nearly all ninety nine counties. It is the largest and most complete petition under the primary law.
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Allison Club
Des Moines
Cummins
Allison
Adams
Willian Boyd Allison
United States Senate
Iowa
Secretary of State
C. A. Kinkbine
F. ). Jackson
Ninty-Nine
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Anamosa
Rhinehart
Robert M. Corbit
Wyoming
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Lawyera
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Lenox
Law Department
Michigan State University
Remley
State University
Judge Remley
Bushnell Hart
Galveston
State Boards of Health
State Board of Health
State Board
Supreme Court of the United States
O. C. Johnston
Onslow
Johnston
Lolliver
Senator Allison
Jackson
Tama County
Toledo Democrats
The
Sioux City Journal
Monticello State Bank
Rex
Eloele
Savings Department
Home Banks
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
Home Savings Bank
Majestic
Wilford
Ohio Hocking
Voorhees Coal Co
Birge & Son
Diamond Creamery Co
Capital
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