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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
3
Farmers of Iowa to Vote June 2 in Cummins Primary
A Cedar Rapids Republican piece urges Iowa farmers to vote Tuesday June 2 to defeat Cummins in the primary. It cites past remarks on free trade with Canada and laments the primary date as inconvenient to farmers while predicting farmer turnout will challenge the Cummins machine. The writeup argues farmers should act to influence the senatorial contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cummings
Canada
Republica
Aliea
Sengter Alueon
Tim
Cumming
Primarica
Allison
Primary ballot advice urges careful GOP choices in Iowa
The Sioux Cry Journal urges voters to follow the first name on their preferred primary ballot, notes an exception for the lieutenant governor office, and supports overtones praising William S Allison while urging Republicans to oppose Cummins. It urges a vigorous stance against perceived political nuisances and ends by urging votes for Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Cry Journal
Ula
Netenant
Murphy
Clarke
Cnimins
Journal
Suggesta
Wm. 8
Allison
Alison
Cummins Whistle
Iowa
Cummins
LaFollette Delays Campaign While Iowa Primary Looms
A Wisconsin politician planned a Des Moines visit to support Governor Cummins but illness prevented it. The piece urges Iowa Republicans to back Senator Allison, Charles Pickett in Black Hawk County, Murphy in Vinton, and Carroll for governor, warning against Cummins and referencing the Torbet letter and Cummins machine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafollette
Cummins
Des Moines
Curmiins
Wisconsin
Ypolitier
Towa
Wisconsin Statesman
United States Senate
Nike
Bob
Cummina
Allison
LaFoliette
Alison
Murphy
Vinton
Blackhawk
Oponent
George W. Clarke
Torbert Jeter
Benator Dolliver
Torvert
Torbert
Little Journeys to the Tombs Of Our Presidents Gone Before
The article honors Abraham Lincoln’s tomb at Springfield as a national shrine. It notes his martyrdom after the Civil War and describes the monument’s granite construction, rebuilding in 1901, and a cemented vault placed in 1901. It cites the Lincoln Monument Association’s fundraising, lists contributors, and credits Larkin G Mead’s design for Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Republic
Lipcoln
Burieh
Springheld
National Lincoln Monument Association
Isaac Reed
New York
Calored Soldiers
United States Armay
Illinoiis
Missouri
Nevada
Larkin G. Mead
Florence
Italy
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Torbert Letter and Cummins Iowa GOP Feud
An authenticated excerpt shows Albert B. Cummins denying a candidacy against Senator Allison and criticizing rivals over the Torbert letter a year earlier. The piece frames Cummins as a political deceiver and notes Iowa Republicans split over his leadership while the Sioux City Journal comments on internal party discord.
This Date in History June 1 Highlights
On June 1 notable events and births appear across history from 1205 Earlin Dandoly to 1907 fines in Texas. Figures include James Buchanan born 1791 and Hugo Munsterberg born 1863, with milestones like Canadas first post cards 1871 and the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlin Dandoly
Yenice
Bay of Biscay
Lord Howe
Redfield Proctor
A. S
Vermont
James Buchanan
United States
Canada
Lstoric
Boston Museum
Portland
Ore
Waters Fierce Oil Company
Texas
Dealing With Anarchists At Police Chiefs Convention
Detroit hosts the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention with talks on handling anarchists. Chief George M Shlopy of Chicago will present a paper on the topic. Major Sylvester presides. delegates from major U.S. and Canadian cities attend. events and tours organized at Wayne hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Internatonal Association of Chiefs of Police
George M Shlopy
Chicago
Wayne Hotel
United States
Canada
Major Sylvester
Distriet of Columbia
Association
Illinois
Danville
Inborg
State Association of Letter Carriers
Fraud at Primary Promises Penalties for Ballot Fraud
Officials warn that fraud at the June primary will be punished under Section 4918 of the Cole Supplement. Voters must cast ballots only for the party they truly belong to, with false declarations risking a misdemeanor and fines up to five hundred dollars or six months’ imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avaid
Dem Repubs Clash Over Iowa Senate Contest in Des Moines
Congressman Cousins writes from Washington saying campaign duties prevent him from Iowa participation. He argues the showdown tests Democratic theories versus Republicanism, calling out a Democratic backed opponent of Senator Allison and labeling the party line as mixed with extortion and unsafe trade positions. The piece frames a GOP choice between true Republican leadership and a Democratic backed rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cousins
Washington
Iowa
Republcanism
Canada
Congress
United States Senate
Tin
Live Stock Feeding and Shipping Tips for Pork and Beef
The article advises on economical pig and lamb feeding, with corn and alfalfa or flower mixture producing faster gains. It stresses early growth, proper selection of breeding stock, and green feeds. For cattle, it covers feed rations, shipping prep, yard handling, bedding, and humane handling to preserve meat quality. It warns against excess salt or grain before shipping, and emphasizes dry, well bedded cars and calm loading practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otrly
England
Buchan
May Defeat Jeff Davis in Arkansas Delegation Fight
In Little Rock Arkansas delegates to the Democratic state convention tilt between Governor Pindall and U S Senator Jeff Davis. Pindall supporters claim Davis defeat is foregone and list potential Arkansas delegates to the Denver national convention including Jas P Clark N O Findal O C Ludwig and Geo W Donaghey. In Erie Pennsylvania the Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens with preparations and anticipated crowds as parade day nears with officers to be chosen amid festive decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Pindall
United States
Jeff Davis
Denver
Davis
Jas. P. Clark
X. O. Findal
O. C. Ludwig
Geo. W. Donaghey
Erie
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Pennsylvania
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Ss — Bratt, Parrott &@ Scum
EL. G. Parrott
Water
Too
Bell
Corn Belt
Carroll
The
People
Blackhawk County
Charles
Pickett
Tet
Indlentiana
Charles E. Pickett
Carrell
Carron
Torbert Letour
Kent
Torbett
Plekett
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield, Ill
Supreme Court of the United States
Dalliver
Birdsall
Third District
Sioux City Journal
Bryan
Republican Party of
Hugo Munsterberg
Tuga, Munsterberg
Harvard University
Danzig
Germny
University of Geneva
University of Leipzig
University of Heidelberg
University of Frethure
War- Yard University
Munsterberg
Germany
L. A. Simmons Gallery
Vaughan Implement Company Corner Sixth and Commercial
Mia
L. E. Johnson
Tha
Hag
W J. Kennedy
Iowa State College
Ames
Pennsylvania
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