Iowa voting machine probe links former Democratic chair
Chicago investigators detail a $14,000 payoff plan tied to Charles Walsh former Iowa Democratic state chairman and national committeeman and Andy Lawrence Hearst papers Chicago manager, as H W Barr Empire Voting Machine figures describe efforts to secure Chicago contracts. Affidavits reveal multiple meetings, influence attempts, and the push to place voting machines with political backing.
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Chicago
Charles’ Walsh
Iowa
National Comitteeman
W. R. Hearst Wau
Andy Lawrence
Anager
Hearst
To & Rio
Ottumwa, Jr
Lloyd L. Duke
Ottuma
Pickler, Jay & Arrison
St Nelly
Butts
Ottumwa
H. W. Barr
Empire Votg Machine Company
Charles Walsh
Barr
Ttumwa
Uniontation
Rand Pacific
Examiner
Walsh
Grand Paide
Lawrence
Election Commissioner's Office
Division
Moncey
Wapello County
Mississippi Moonlight Excursion Delayed to Aug 19
The Moonlight Excursion from Muscatine shifts from Aug 18 to Aug 19 due to engagements in St Paul. The Mississippi promises its largest orchestra and a premier dance floor, boasting more passengers than any north of St Louis. No intoxicants will be sold on the trip.
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Muscatine
St. Paul
Mississippi
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Barr, Lawrence clash over Chicago voting machine sale
A meeting excerpt shows Barr proposing a deal for machine sales to Chicago election officials. He outlines payments to Walsh and Lawrence, notes costs to place machines, and mentions additional appropriations while Walsh denies involvement. Edward Marriott counters, denying Barr’s story and any payments to Lawrence.
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Walsh
Edward E. Marriott
Elearst
Lawrence
Ottumwa
Charles A. Walsh
Duke
Boyer
Arrison
Gray and Pickler
H. W. Barr
Chicago
Barr
Mr. Lawrence
Aledo Automobile Day Planned in Mercer County
Mercer County residents prepare for Automobile Day in Aledo on September 3 with a grand parade at 1 PM on paved streets, child car contests, and novelty events like balloon races and obstacle courses. An evening banquet funds a dormitory at William and Vashti College, featuring speakers on good roads and related topics.
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Mercer County
Mercer County Automobile Association
Aledo
Alh
Ladies Federation
William and Vashti College
Aledo Machine Company
Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Claim Cure
A reader testimony claims Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment cured decades of tetter and eczema burning itching and discomfort Mrs D L Kenney praises the product and urges purchase from Pfeiffer Chemical Co or local druggists at 60 cents per jar in St Louis and Philadelphia ads
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Ottumwans
Mississippi Amusement Co
Toledo
Gray and Davis
Brewster
Geo. W. Fisher
Mulberry Ave
The
Overland
Muscatine, la
Gray Wolves
A. M. Lawrence
Torgether
Empire Company
Thor
Flying Merkel
Bond Bros
TAE Association
Pfeiffer Chemical CO
Louis, Mo
Philadelphia
Blavercamp
Gene Fagan
Fagan Bros
8. L. Johnson
German-American Bank
Eddreas
Ions
John Wendinger
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