Cummins Named as Iowa Hopeful in Party Clash
The piece argues for Albert B. Cummins as a principled Republican, contrasting him with Connolly. It claims Cummins upholds independence from the White House, warns against Democratic tariff policies, and contends protectionism benefits farmers in Iowa and the wider economy.
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Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Senate
Iowa
Mr. Cummins
White House
Connolly
Congress
Loven
Washington
Governor Clarke Lauded as Steady Reform Governor of Iowa
A praise heavy profile portrays Governor George W. Clarke as a quiet, honest, capable administrator. It highlights his frankness, dedication to law, and businesslike, fiscally cautious approach. The piece predicts lasting impact and urges Republican and liberal voters to support Clarke.
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Clarke
Iowa
Senator Cummins on the Tariff and Administration
The writer derides the democratic administration for false pretenses and excessive rhetoric while criticizing the tariff law as ineffective for both protection and revenue. It claims the tariff harms producers, shrinks the home market, and prompts an industrial crisis, with officials aligning with banking interests and a private federal reserve board.
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Federal Reserve Board
South in the Saddle at Fort Worth Conference
Union City Georgia businessman Charles S Barrett, as president of the National Farmers Union, urged at a Ft Worth Texas joint conference that the United States must buy 2 to 4 million bales of cotton at not less than ten cents a pound from southern farmers. He argued this would require 300 million dollars and asserted heavy tariffs are needed to protect domestic producers while criticizing war tax plans and tariff changes.
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Charles S. Barrett
Union City
Georgia
National Farmers’ Union
Texas District Union
Ft. Worth
United States
South
Washington
Wall Street
Bip
Abraham Lincoln
Good for Fifth District voters on a solid record
Congressman James W. Good presents a bread and butter record of three terms in Congress. He pledges loyalty to constituents, tireless service, and adherence to protective tariff policy for farmers, contending his tenure reflects conservative progressiveness and careful government management.
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James W. Good
Iowa
Good
Democratic Party’s Record and Promises Under Fire
The speaker criticizes the Democratic Party after eighteen months in control of the presidency and both houses, accusing it of unredeemed pledges and failed Underwood tariff goals. He argues the war diversion masks its perceived blunders and extravagance, challenging claims of tariff benefits for consumers and farmers.
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Speaker
Democratic Party
Congress Democratic
Europe
Gaged
War tax critique under Underwood tariff policy debate
A speech denounces the Underwood tariff as causing a war tax of 105 million dollars and harming American industry and labor. It argues reduced duties and increased imports cripple the revenue and warns against democratic extravagance and pork-barrel spending while praising protectionist aims. It cites New York Times coverage and Lincoln on domestic purchasing to stress self reliance.
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Democratic Party
Europe
Canada
Argentine
Corn Belt
New York
Omaha
United States
Cleveland
Speaker
Republican Party
Panama Canal
The Times Criticized for Global Trade Focus
Build Home Industries notes the Times shows unwavering friendship for universal trade with all nations while neglecting to strengthen the American market. The piece argues Europe’s great war is a conventional farce, exposing gaps in national economic strategy.
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Des Moines
The
New York Times
Times
Europe
Iowa Senate Bid Questioned Over Connolly Record
The piece argues that United States senate selection should favor ability and independent statesmanship over alignment with the Wilson administration. It urges the Iowa Democratic party to present concrete deeds Connolly has done for farmers and business interests. It notes LaVerne Noyes, a Chicago resident and progressive candidate for Congress, with ties to Springville and Marion.
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United States
Congress
Wilson
Republic
White House
Vernon
Maurice Connally
Nina Weers
Connolly
Senate
LaVerne Noyes
Chicago
Springville
Marion
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