Progressive Republicans Rally Behind Cummins Third Term
The piece argues progressive Republicans push for Gov. Cummins to seek a third term, claiming it would safeguard state interests. It critiques party machinery, cites Cedar Rapids origins in 1901, and portrays a powerful Cummins political machine shaping Iowa politics and appointive offices. It notes opposition within the GOP and references Theodore Roosevelt’s stance.
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Adel caucus shows machine tactics in Dallas county
A report from Adel Dallas county cites a snap 4 pm caucus call as evidence of manipulation by Cummins supporters. Perry and Adel editorials condemn the timing urging broader farmer participation and caution that late afternoon voting excludes laborers and threatens fair delegate selection.
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Iowa Republicans Question Governor’s Third Term Tactics
A Iowa editorial questions the governor’s push for a third term, accusing supporters of using state employees for political work and machine methods to extend leadership. It argues such practices threaten public welfare and urges condemnation by mature public sentiment.
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Polk County Primary Scandal Highlights Cummins Machine
A Polk county primary for delegates to the Republican state convention exposes alleged manipulation by Gov. Cummins supporters. Delegates favored Cummins while ten other candidates for state offices were ignored, with resolutions binding the delegation to Cummins and inadequately recognizing alternate candidates. The report accuses the Cummins machine of bad faith and political trading in Des Moines and at the statehouse.
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Precedent in Temporary Organization in State Conventions
A detailed discussion on the powers of state central committees to form temporary convention organizations. It covers selecting dates and officers, compiling delegate rolls, and procedures for credentials contests. It cites practices in Illinois and Wisconsin, and notes Perkins managers claim authority and historical precedent.
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Must Fight for Their Existence Discussed Officials
Commissioner and Attorney General discuss the situation in a terse session framing the crisis as a fight for existence. The exchange underlines urgent action and political stakes without naming specific groups or dates.
Will Invoke Law Providing Big Fine or Banishment
Forty seven insurance companies have refused to sign the stipulation granting a 60 day extension for policy holders to file proofs. Insurance Commissioner E Myron Wolf warns that those firms that have not listed policy-holders or signed the extension face official displeasure and possible corporate dissolution.
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Marital Licenses, Parades and Local Highlights Across Iowa
State news briefs report 298 marriage licenses issued in Marshall county in 1905 with 24 monthly. Thornton to host a driving track project. Linn County Rebekahs meet in Mount Vernon on June 26 with a fine program. Walker plans a grand Fourth of July with Hon. James W. Good delivering the principal address. Rev. M J Randall of Lisbon elected president of Wesleyan College LeMars. fair association forming at Rock Rapids. Upper Iowa College held its forty ninth commencement with Bishop Vincent delivering the address. Randall family reunion at Marion drew 53 people. Reed Chamberlain injured in a Minnesota railroad wreck. Southeastern Iowa Woodmen celebration at Columbus Junction on July 4. Des Moines golf tournament slated July 10. Mt Auburn to open Mt Auburn Savings Bank with 15000 capital. Wedding permits surge noted at Maring. Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian marks thirtieth anniversary with union services. Joseph Johnson of Marshalltown dies after wagon incident. Belle Plaine reports water vein near town for municipal works. Dr. W B Keehl injured in Rock Island honeymoon wreck near Atlantic. Nick Nelson faces 10900 suit over alleged sale of liquor to husband. Harvey George stock barn fire near Whitten totals assets. Wa Davis passes at Mt Pleasant after long illness. Rock Island trainmaster Wa Hope offered Panama railway post at 300 monthly. Sioux City court rules lawyer fees not preferred claims. H B Warren, Des Moines pioneer, noted as Warrea grist mill founder. Global notes on former leaders, empresses, and diplomats wrap around local color and anecdotes.
State board sets $41,639 hospital and dormitory project
The state board of control at Marshalltown awarded contracts totaling 41,639 for additions to the soldiers home including a hospital, a women’s dormitory, the nurse’s cottage, and the powerhouse. Also, deep-well work for the Northwestern road at Stanwood resumes after winter, now over 800 feet deep. Mayor Schaller of Sac City says he will resign when the anti passenger law takes effect in July due to obligations with the Milwaukee line.
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