Primary election plan described as prolix and complex
A correspondent is advised that printing the proposed primary law in The Express would fill an entire page. The article criticizes the Australian ballot system as cumbersome, notes party control issues, and forecasts higher campaign costs and longer contests. It also mentions a Des Moines political influence pushing compulsory primaries and a separate bill restricting saloons near depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dubuque
Political talk and notes on 1912 campaigns in Iowa circles
In the East Wilson is suggested as a Democratic candidate and debates over radical bills continue. Iowa figures like Dolliver and Hull with Taft discuss Shiloh monument recognition, while Cummins supporters and editors navigate party lines and media influence amid tensions in state politics.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Dolliver
Hull and Lacey
Taft
Shiloh
Writer Lawson urges tougher insurance laws in Des Moines
Thomas W. Lawson spoke for ten minutes before the legislature on the need for more drastic insurance laws. He met with Governor Cummins and proposed a committee including Florida Governor Broward Minnesota Governor Johnson Ohio Attorney General Monnett and others to vote policy holder proxies in major companies placed in trust.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Des Moines
Cummins
Broward
Florida
Johnson
Minnesota
Monnett
Ohio
Governor Cummins Likely to Seek renomination, Adviser Says
The Register and Leader of Des Moines reports supporters expect Governor Cummins to announce soon whether he will seek another term. The adviser notes no surprise if he runs again, as he has campaigned in the field for some time.
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Maquoketa Excelsior
Cummins
Perkins
Rathbun
Register
Des Moines
Senate committee votes to remove circle from Australian ballot
The senate election committee favors reporting a bill to drop the circle on the Australian ballot marking. Critics say constant tinkering spoils ballots and voter familiarity, amid broader calls to fix primary costs and officials' salaries.
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Senate
Lawmaker Bill Seeks Harsh Punishment for Abandoning Wives
A sweeping lower house bill would criminalize a man who abandons his family, provoking debate over justifiable cases. Seventeen votes opposed it. In the senate committee room the bill was rejected. Representative Peet stood firm against the emotional appeals from supporters.
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Senate
Peet
Larrabee Letter Endorses Perkins on Rate Question Support
Ex-Governor Larrabee writes to Sioux City editor Jan 30 1905 praising Perkins. He commends Perkins courage and sincerity and endorses his stance that the rate question is only an incident. Larrabee also endorses remarks from a mass meeting at the courthouse and expresses respect for Perkins.
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Cummins
Perkins
Larrabee
Sioux City
Court House
Wm. Larrabee
Self Sacrificing Family Doctor Deserves Fair Pay
Citizens praise the devoted physician who labors daily for the community yet far too often faces neglected fees and continued financial strain. Citing Scientific American, the piece warns excessive nervous strain and irregular rest hasten a doctor’s decline, urging prompt settlements and acknowledgment of his education and service.
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Scientific American
Ann
Legislature Battles Bolster Public Notices and Elections
State senate actions clear decks for soon to begin work. Bills on criminal trials for new evidence, a single publication for notices against unknown defendants, inheritance tax exceptions for stepchildren, and a ballot removal measure pass or head toward committees. House actions include drag bill, tax law repeal, statue funding, and progress on woman suffrage.
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Senate
Smith
Mitchell
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Senate Elections Committee
United States
Committee On Appropriations
Cummins
Appropriations Committee
Committee On Federal Affairs
House
Ways and Means
Assembly
Thomas W. Lawson
Peet
Farmers Demand Statewide Carload Protest in Des Moines
An hysterical paper urges a carload of farmers from every county to travel to Des Moines to demand passage of the primary bill. The farmers fear the plan would bias candidate nomination in towns and favor urban interests over rural voters.
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Des Moines
Perkins Not a Factionalist Announcement
The Manchester Press notes Geo. D. Perkins declares his gubernatorial bid on a platform free of influence from J. W. Blythe or A. B. Cummins. He claims Iowa needs a governor independent of any faction or interest, and able to govern for all the people. He emphasizes independence and resistance to entangling alliances.
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Geo. D. Perkins
Iowa
J. W. Blythe
A. B. Cummins
Blythe
Mr. Cummins
Decidedly Against Redistricting
The Marion Register reports opposition to redistricting efforts in Iowa. Jones and Cedar counties favor staying in the 5th while Linn shows no support for change. The 2nd district likely re elects Dawson with a strong Republican majority if loyalty holds. reform prospects remain uncertain after 1910 and maintaining the status quo is advised.
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Marion Register
Marshall County
Cedar
Jones Counties
Johnson and Lowa
Jones and
Linn
Dawson
Jones
Campaign chorus in Iowa meets rally statewide
An editorial style piece mocks Uncle George Perkins and Albert B as they campaign across Iowa. It critiques promises to farmers, mentions freight rate cuts, packing houses, a new congressional delegation, and public rallies in Larrabee and Okoboji counties while noting costing bills and mock religious oathings.
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Lowa Campaton
Des Moines
George
Mlegend
Innes
Uncle George
Pss
Albert RB
Cumming Camp
Charlie Philips
John Brnny
Garrett
Albert B
Sioux City
Mr. Call
Congress
Tie
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Albert Us
Albert
All Run Down 7 IS Expression Says Remedy Possible
The text notes the common expression All Run Down 7 IS and suggests organic trouble may be fixable with medical input. It recommends a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and tone the system.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Restorative Nutrition
Advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the ideal nourishing remedy for weakened bodies and pale anaemic girls. It claims to rebuild health when other foods fail and offers a free sample to readers.
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Cedar Rapids
Cherry Sisters
Marion
Lew Conklin
Palo
Reinbeck
George Boyde
T. J. Mulgrew
Anamosa Penitentiary
Muscatine
William St. Clark
Summer
Chirk
Marshalltown
Eckles
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P. B. Martin
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St. Patrick's Church
Clinton
Katherine O’ Neil
Lunger Laundry
Charles Vohelka
Dubuque County
Concord Township
Grace Spangler
Daniel Russell
Presbyterian Church
Manchester
Spangler
Delaware County
Society of Manchester
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Cascade
Roher
Markham
Anamosa
Topeka
Thomas Dixon
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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T Tal
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Geo. L. Lovell
J. W. Doxie Nich
Directo
Durton
Cashier
H. Sundhouse
Jas Holst
A. L. Fai
W. A. Mirick
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Lowa
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