Iowa Senatorial Backing Echoes in Burlington Gazette
A Burlington Gazette reprint from the Waterloo Reporter highlights strong support for Senator William B. Allison of Iowa. Letters from U S Senators Warren of Wyoming and Bankhead of Alabama call Allison a leader and warn that his retirement would be a national calamity.
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Waterloo
Alan
United States
Matt Parrott & Bank
Rive
Towa
Senate
The
Gazette
Burlington
Iowa
Altison
Cummins
Allison
Bix Mantha
Sen“Sator
Congress
Sénate
Senator Allison
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
William B. Allison
F. BD. Warren
Wyoming
Alabama
John T. Morgan
H. Bankhead
Alabam
Spirit of harmony grows in district Republicans
A fragmented Republican scene in the district edges toward unity as Delaware County shows conciliatory moves. The Allison and Cummins factions shift toward cooperation, with Manchester presses and leaders calling for a united party in county affairs. Delegation balance remains divided, but sentiment trends toward healing after the 1906 election aftermath.
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Harony
Delaware County
Allison Fara
Cummills
Manchester Press
Hopkinton
Manchester News
Delaware
Waterloo Civic Pride and City Beautification Plans
Waterloo plans a major concrete bridge costing over 125000 to boost city life and civic pride extends to Waste Places and Dumping Grounds. The article notes budget-friendly city beautification, mentions Taft and Bryan as presidential candidates, and hints at municipal campaign tactics and a looming political scare tactic.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Waterloo Beleves
Waterloo
Civic Club
Towa
Lyne
Poley’s Honey and Tar Claim Refuted As Safe Cough Remedy
No case on record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Poley’s Honey and Tar. Ad warns against counterfeit products in a yellow package with no opiates and a safe, sure claim. Containa vo opiates and a safe and sure. Wangler Brog, and J, X, Joder, mwhich.
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Poley
Wangler Brog
Joder
Wangler Gros
Y Sodor
Foley
Wangler Bros
J. i Joder
This Date in History March Highlights and Birthday Note
This date in history marks Mazarin's death in Paris and Napoleon's marriage to Josephine, with other events across 1641 to 195. Ralph Champneys Williams, born March 9, 1848, later governed Windward Islands and Weiss various colonial roles. Also noted are a severe cold warning and a patent cough remedy advertisement.
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Jules Mazarin
Louis XIV
France
Paris
Naples
Marneau
Isaac Iull
Amerlean
Napoleon Bonaparte
Josephine Beatharnais
Moody and Sankey
London
England
Northwest
Great Central Railway of
William B. Bate
A. S
Tennessee
Ralph C. Williams
Ralph Champneys Williams
Windward Island
Island of
Anglesey
Patagonia
Central Africa
Bechuanaland
South African Republic
Gibraltar
Barbados
Windward Isles
Bechuanaland Protectorate
Williams
Utopia
Allison Forces Gaining Ground in Iowa County Conventions
Iowa county conventions reported heavy gains for Senator Allison over Cummins. Allamakee, Wapello, Guthrie, Calhoun, Greene, and other counties largely backed Allison, with totals showing Allison leading 115 to 69 and 18 contested delegates. Benton county pledges solid support for Allison as well.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Allison
Cwnmins
Allamakes County
Cummins
Wapello County
Taft
Guthrie
Frank Howkins
Hopkins
Calhoun
Greene
Taulon
Monroe
Mins
Ahaimakee
Vie
Claya Dickinson
Jefferson
Louisa
Warren
Benton
Vinton
Benton County
Thin County
Des Moines county convention rocked by Cummins sympathizers
Des Moines Iowas Des Moines county republican convention in Burlington was disrupted for ten minutes by Cummins backers who forced two delegate slates and resolutions endorsing Taft and Dr. Paul Schaffer before orderly proceedings resumed led by C L Poor. The event featured addresses by former Congressman Thomas Hedge and Poor as delegates pressed for Allison and Taft alignment. A bizarre health ad followed, promoting Foley products despite the political uproar.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Cummins
Lamor Cowles
Holstein
Griggs
Charles Q’malley
Chiftman
Cowles
Taftant Cumming
Paul Schaffer
Chicago
Ir. Holstein
C. L. Poor
Sears
Taft
Allison
H. &. Rand
Liberal leaders and Churchill urged for future Liberal head
London reports growing debate over leadership of the Liberal party as Premier Campbell-Bannerman weakens. Herbert Asquith is favored but lacks broad popularity. Winston Churchill is praised for potential but seen as inexperienced. The piece notes Churchill’s lineage and hints at possible gradual rise to leadership in coming years.
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London
Eng
Henry Campbell-Banner
Mman
Herbert Asquith
Henry
Wilston Spencer Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
Colonies
Churchill
Liberal Party
Winston Church
Jennie Jerome
New York City
Randolph Churchill
George Cornwallis-West
House of Lords
William Harcourt
Sir William
Johnson released on bonds tied to depositor charge
Donald A. Johnson of Green Mountain Savings bank was released on bonds totaling 3060 dollars after arrest on receiving deposits for an insolvent bank and perjury charges. Marshalltown figures A F Bale and G A Turner acted as sureties, with O F McGrew of Omaha National backing them. Stuart B. MacDiarmid remains jailed awaiting bond. Srino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as a new remedy.
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Marshalltown
Donald A. Johnson
Green Mountain Savings Bank
A. F E. Bale
George A. Turner
Marshalltown State Bank
O. F. McGrew
Omaha National Bank
Wangler
Assisting the Miracle by the Govener
Tessie Jessie Grandin persuades a governor to pardon Tim Darlington, who awaits execution for murder. A fishing boat ride becomes pivotal when the governor nearly falls overboard, prompting thoughts on the pardon. Two weeks later Darlington is released and reunites with Jessie, who reflects on the incident as assisting the miracle.
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Tessie
Asherman
Jessie
Bishing
Tim Darlington
Wessie
Tim
Jack Sutton
Jack
Sutton
Darlington
Amite
Misa Grandin
Jessle
Landiog
Too observant and the lesson of noticing
A collection of short anecdotes on observation, appearances and social manners. A farmer complains a hired man sees too much, while other tales recount hospitality, dieting and budgeting. The pieces illustrate everyday wit and the consequences of over or under perception in small communities.
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Colonel Cotton
Petera
Tom MecSniffer
Pearson
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