Dolliver Speech Attacks Cummings and backs Allison at Cedar Rapids
Senator Dolliver addressed a large Cedar Rapids gathering in support of Senator Allison. He denounced the Cummins bureau and its attacks as venomous and brutal, urged Republicans to purge the party of Cummins supporters, and defended Allison as a steadfast public servant facing political foes. The report cites supportive remarks by Dr. Carpenter and Senator Whipple and lists Republican ticket candidates aligned with Allison’s principles.
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Dolliver
Cedar Rapids
Allison
Cummins Literary Bureau
Cummins
Whipple
Vinton
Dr. Carpenter
Criminis
Senator Alligon
Lona
Towa
Cheera
Iowa
House
Senate
Ile
Isis
Gladstone
England
Cummins Bureau
Trewin Allison ally in Iowa race for Congress
Representative James H. Trewin remains loyal to Senator Allison, declaring as a Republican candidate he still aligns with Allison. Opponent Good is labeled a Cummins supporter in disguise, while primary rules and ballots are outlined for party voters ahead of the next election.
Reed’s Cedar Rapids Ties Stir Old Jones County Feud
In a Cedar Rapids Gazette letter ward boss John Reed supports J W Good for Congress while framing a past Jones County clash as innocent. The 争 dispute centered on Linn County’s push for acclamations and a rebuke of high handed tactics that ousted Cedar Rapids and Cedar County candidates.
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John Reed
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
J. W. Good
Reed
Linn County
Spur
Illison
Cedar Rapide
Cedar County
Ita
Mr. Good
Elder Oxford Junction resident ends life by rifle
Frank B. Skiff an 86 year old Oxford Junction resident ended his life last week with a rifle shot to the head causing instant death.
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Frank B. Skiff
Oxford Junction
Candidate Gi W Myans Civil War Vet Seeks Legislature Seat
The Wyoming Journal profiles Col Gi W Myans a Republican candidate for the legislature. A Civil War veteran who enlisted at 17 served in the 21st and 96th Illinois Infantry, lived in Madison township, and held justice of the peace and sergeant at arms roles at two Republican state conventions. He currently serves as justice of the peace, rents his farm, and pledges to steer government toward progress and good governance if elected.
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Col
Gi. W. Myans
Illinois Infantry
Madison Township
Ife
The
Wyoming Journal
Durant banker and lawyer seeks state senate seat
The subject, a Durant resident active in banking and law for twenty years, was born near Gettysburg Pa forty years ago and educated via teaching. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan with a Ph B and later practiced law for six years while serving as official reporter. He organized banks in several towns and sits as former cashier of Durant Savings Bank before pursuing the state senate candidacy. He is married with three children.
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Durant
Gettysburg
Ile
Illinois Wesleyan University
Snake
General Assembly
Durant Savings Bank
Iowa
Bennett
Mechanicsville
London
Sunbury
Oxford Junction
Cedar
Corbit Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
R. M. Corbit of Wyoming is a Republican primary candidate for county attorney. A lifelong Jones County resident, he is a Lenox College and Michigan University Law School graduate with several years of Wyoming practice. He appeals for support from friends in the nominating contest.
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R. M. Corbit
Wyoming
Corbit
Jones County
Lenox College
Law Department
Michigan University
Jones County Auditor Candidate Seeks GOP Support
J I F Petoina announces his bid for county auditor in the upcoming June 2 1908 primary. He urges voters to judge by ability and past public service and pledges fair impartial treatment if elected, asking Republicans for their nomination support.
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Jones County
J. If. Petoina
Iowa primary to decide between Allison and Cummins
The Chicago Tribune argues that Iowa Republicans should vote for Senator Allison in the May primary, citing his national influence and proven Senate service. It urges preserving both Allison and Gov. Cummins, warning against replacing one with the other and asserting Allison remains the best choice for the Senate.
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Chicago Tribune
Iowa
Allison
Gov
Cummins
Tribune
Theas
National Councila
Senate
Also Good Advice in Jones County
A word to the stalwart republicans of Linn county. James W. Good is a supporter of Gov. Cummings and an opponent of Senator Allison. A victory for him at the primaries would be hailed as a victory for Cummins. It would be claimed that the fifth district has joined the progressive column. A victory for Mr. Trewin would be an old time republican victory.
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J. H. Trewin
Congress
Senator Allison
Allison
Trewin
Mr. Good
Cummins
Fritz Norris
Marshalltown
Cumming
Carroll
Murphy
Bleakley
Riggs
Anamosa James W. Good Club
Anamosa
Oltica
Ghee
Goad
Linn County
James W. Good
Gov. Cummings
Mr. Trewin
Local Republican Primary Candidates in Jones Cedar Areas
A collection of 1908 notices from Wreat Branch Iowa listing Republican candidates for state senator county auditor county attorney and representative for Jones and Cedar counties. Individuals include L J LeKon J B Peru James Be Reemley Louis Gaaltonen RM Cornin E M Bancock G W Evans DD H Snoke with June 1908 primary dates and Monticello reference.
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Wreat Branch
Iowa
Cedar
Jones
L. J. LeKon
Jones County
J.B. Peru
James BE
Reemley
Monticello
Louis GaAltonen
RM. Cornin
E. M. Bancock
G. W. Evans
Jones-Cedar District
DD. H. Snoke
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Himelf
Creston
Leas
Cummina
William B. Allison
Thomas T., Anderson, John H. Anundson
B. FY. Carroll
Bernard Murphy
Tiayward
Tfohn
Elmakly
W. Byers
John Ff. Riggs
Supreme Court
H. L. Bousquet
Nathaniel S. Ketcilum
Marshall County
James H. Trewin
Des Moines
Dubuque
Cummins Fellows Bank
S. S. Clark
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Order of the American Railroad
Mr. Crood
Oilieu
A.M. Childs
George W. Evans
D. WH. Snoke
R. MN. Corbit
Marion Register
Calumet
Monticello State Bank
Coride
Monticelo
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Illinois
Majestic
Wilford
Ohio
Voorhees Coal Co
Birge & Son
Diamond Creamery Co
Capital
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