Tribute by Samuel McNutt to Senator William B Allison
Former Senator George M Titus pays high tribute to Dean of the United States Senate Iowa mourns the loss of Senator William B Allison. Samuel McNutt recalls their long friendship and McNutt’s support in Allison’s 1872 campaign. Titus praises Allison’s integrity and powerful role as chairman of key Senate committees.
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Dean
Iowa
William B. Allison
Samuel McNutt
Muscatine
Allison
James Harlan
United States Senate
McNutt
Dubuque
Jefferson Street
Express-Herald
Shelby Norman Post Adopts Resolutions on Luther Woods
The Shelby Norman Post adopted a memorial resolution honoring Luther M. Woods of Co A 60th New York Infantry who died. The resolution notes Woods’s Civil War service, loyalty to the Grand Army of the Republic, and asks a memorial page be set in the record with a copy sent to his widow and family. Dated August 4, 1908.
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Shelby
Norman Post
Luther M. Woods
60Th New York Infantry
Woods
Grand Army of the Republic
Robt. B. Batra
H. S. Howe
Robert Armstrong
Senator Allison Memorial Speech by Gov Cummins
Gov. Cummins praises Senator Allison as a long serving calm influence who helped shape national policy. He notes Allison entered Congress during the Civil War era and would have completed 36 Senate years if he had lived. The Iowa public mourns his death and the nation honors his legacy.
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Gov. Cummins
Allison
Iowa
United States
Senate
Congress
Death of Senator Allison Praised as Great Public Servant
The obituary lauds Senator Allison as a wise counsellor and long serving legislator. It highlights his leadership of the appropriations committee and his impact on the country, noting the shock and personal affection felt by the speaker who knew him well.
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Allison
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
William Jennings Bryan on Senator Allison's career and death
The obituary tribute notes Senator Allison's long and conspicuous career as a party leader who earned national confidence beyond party lines and says his death will be sincerely mourned.
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William Jennings Bryan
Allison
Iowa Mourns Death of Senator Allison
B F Carroll laments the passing of Senator Allison, praising his level headedness, peaceful disposition, long service, influential financial expertise, and broad respect across Congress, the party, and Iowa. The state mourns the loss of a great public servant.
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B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Senator Allison
Allison
United States Senate
Congress
Republican Chairman Praises Senator Alli Son’s Career
Iowa Republican chairman Carl lik Franke expresses personal pride in Senator Alli son’s achievements for the nation and state. He notes Alli son entered politics early and has been in the arena long before many voters.
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Carl Lik. Franke
Allison
Iowa
Iowa Loses Peerless Representative in Nation’s Councils
The text honors a figure who moved from a single state role to national prominence, dedicating his life to the welfare of Americans. In his death Iowa loses a peerless representative in the nation’s councils.
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Iowa
Dawson Praises Senator Allison as Kind Statesman
Congressman A F Dawson lauds Senator Allison noting kindness to fellow men and a record of tireless tariff and financial legislation. He highlights Allison as a model of public duty and praises his chairmanship of the appropriations committee for saving millions of dollars.
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A. F. Dawson
Allison
Appropriations Committee
Republican State Committee Honors Death of Senator Allison
The Republican State Central Committee adjourned its Des Moines meeting upon learning of Senator William B. Allison’s sudden death. The body adopted resolutions praising his long service to Iowa and the nation and adjourned out of respect. Resolutions were prepared by W. G. Haskell, Charles W. Lyon and E P Adler.
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Republican State Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Allison
Des Moines
William B. Allison
Iowa
United States
W. G. Haskell
Charles W. Lyon
E P. Adler
Tribute to Senator Allison’s Distinguished Iowa Service
The nation mourns the loss of Senator Allison whose long career in the senate placed Iowa among the leading states. He is praised for wisdom foresight and steady judgment and his service is held as a noble example to the people of Iowa and the country.
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Iowa
Allison
Senator Allison Dies After Prolonged Illness
The nation mourns as Senator Allison dies at 1 33 am after weeks of decline from prostatic enlargement and kidney involvement. Family members Mrs Brayton John McDonald and Dr John Hancock witnessed his final hours as doctors struggled to reverse the rapid collapse amid heat fatigue and secrecy.
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Senator Allison
Allison
Brayton
John McDonald
John E. Hancock
R R Telegraphers Endorse Grape Nuts For Nerve stamina
A railroad telegrapher praises Grape Nuts for improving focus and endurance during demanding shifts. He notes adding fruit and vegetables with the cereal reduced stomach trouble and nervous exhaustion while boosting daily productivity. The letter, from a Postum Co. endorsement, invites readers to consider the product.
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R. R
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Death of Senator William B. Allison Shocks Nation
Campaign worries and the aging senator’s strain are linked to his death at eighty. In Washington the capitol flag lowers to half mast as Des Moines and Dubuque report shock and sorrow, noting Allison’s long service and impact on the District of Columbia and Iowa.
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Allison
Dubuque
Washington
Washington, D. C
National Capitol
William B. Allison
Iowa
Lincoln
Congress
United States
Des Moines
Not Muscatine Henry Found Alive in Clinton Case
A rumor claimed Henry a Muscatine man killed in a Clinton crap game. An investigation showed the dead man was Clinton resident Henry Fields known as Peaceful Henry, while Henry Garlock of Muscatine was located in Davenport.
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Peaceful Henry
Clinton
Henry” Fields
Muscatine
Henry Garlock
Davenport
Frightful Experience Treated by Dr King's Life Pills
A reader describes a frightening bout of biliousness malaria and constipation overcome quickly by taking Dr King's New Life Pills sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Guid in a Dance on the Old River
Ralph Rogers and his bride journey down the Mississippi in a small craft on their honeymoon. The pair, seen passing Muscatine yesterday, favor canoeing and previously paddled from Ottumwa to New Orleans. They stopped a mile below Muscatine for the night, with Rogers once the Rambler Automobile Co. agent at Ottumwa.
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Mississippi
Ralph Rogers
Mr. Roger
Burlington
Muscatine
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Ottumwa
Iowa
New Orleans
Rambler Automobile Co
Unique wedding canoe trip down the Mississippi
An extended canoe journey from Wisconsin southward through the Dells to the Mississippi was undertaken by Mr. and Mrs. Rogers formerly Miss Overholt daughter of a Burling ton real estate man. They paddled along the Father of Waters in what is described as one of the most unique wedding trips recorded.
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Burlington
Muscatine
Rogers
Special Sale on Fall Skirts Tomorrow at 9 A M
B E Lilly announces a special sale of 150 new fall skirts in 5.00 each tomorrow at 9 oclock. Retail price usually 7 00 to 8 00. Be on time for first choice.
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B. E. Lilly
Insurance Pitch for Property Coverage by John A Robbins
The notice promotes property insurance with a call to contact John A Robbins for policies and coverage options. It emphasizes seeking insurance through a named agent for property protection.
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John A. Robbins
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