Worship of Governor Sparks Controversy Across Counties
A critique accuses Cummins supporters of using political expediency to secure votes in GOP processes. It cites a county convention held on April 28 with nine votes pledged to Cummins, calling it a display of favoritism. The piece denounces alliances between blocs and the governor, alleging unfair tactics at multiple county levels.
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Cummins
Republican Central Committee
Big Boy
Gi Oi
Blackhawk County
Roosevelt and Gummins in Public Address Debate
In public remarks Roosevelt argues protection shapes prosperity and national policy while Governor Cumming criticizes tariff revision and paints insurance fraud as worse than any prior robbery. The piece notes contrasting stances on protectionism and political alignment, highlighting impacts on popularity and votes.
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Roosevelt
Chinwing
Cumming
Tama County Republicans Nominate Ward Wilson Candidate
Tama County Republicans discuss nominating Ward Wilson for representative in the general assembly. Wilson, son of Secretary Janes Wilson of the agricultural department, would reportedly accept the nomination if the Republican county convention chooses him to lead the county ticket. He has been active in politics since adulthood and is seen as a steady Republican with potential strength in Tama County.
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Ania
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Select Aid Elect Everthing
Suny
Cuniniius
TaAlua County
Ward Wilson
General Assembly
Wilson
Janes Wilson
Agricultural Department
Tracr Clipper
Deo
Tama County
Debated Cummins Perkins settle nothing yet state needs
The Spirit Lake debate left no urgent need for Cummins to remain as governor beyond seven years. The piece argues state operations can proceed without his presence, notes the legislature’s appropriations rules, and claims the governor’s criticisms of railroads unjustly target Otis and rely on a bogeyman. It contrasts state and national duties and defends Iowa’s elected representatives.
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A.B. Cummins
George D. Perkins
Cummins
Governor's Ofice
Executive Council
Lane
Republican Party
Fac
Otis Railroad
Nis Baoech
Lin Ddnt
Iowa
Olaven
Tiedi
Cleoteud
Tle
Wille
Cummins Labour on Railroad Issue in Iowa Campaign
B Murpity examines Gov Cummins Spirit Lake actions linking railroad regulation to political gain. He argues Cummins sought a false issue to damage Perkins and rivals, while Perkins’ railroad record remains pro public. The piece contends the false railroad issue will mislead some voters despite Republican scrutiny.
Innermost Thoughts of a Re Former Campaign Memoir
An unnamed Des Moines reformer boasts of pardoning a bigamist, shielding allies, and intimidating rivals in Lee county. He likens himself to a cuckoo in Herriott’s nest, claims anti monopoly credentials, and hints at destroying opponents and suppressing opposing newspapers as he touts political wins and plans.
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Fonks
Lee County
Busse
Herriott
Herriort
Allan Dawson
Jud Welliver
Guthrie County
Herrinté
Larrabee
Aiain Brine
Political scheming and railroad policy notes from A. Th G
A political letter reveals plans to influence delegates, advocate tariff reductions, and push reciprocity with Canada while praising reformers. The writer references trips to Washington, campaigns in Polk county, and alliances with various party figures including Morrow and Kretchemer, claiming broad paper support and a strategy of trading positions.
Watgler Gros Todd Tea Ad Promises Health Claim
A fragment from an old advertisement lists Hollisters stingky Mountnaly Tea priced at 30 cents, claiming it makes the weakest man or woman strong and healthy. The copy references Tea or tablets and vendors Watgler Gros and Todd.
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Watgler Gros
Todd
Cummins allies and a borrowed pass scandal in Iowa
A Washington commentary mocks Gov. Cummins Zion and Labor Commissioner Brigham over a railroad pass incident. It portrays Brigham as duplicitous for riding on a borrowed pass from a Great Western official while Blythe taunts Cummins, alleging political hypocrisy and collusion with railroads. The piece accuses Cummins of using passes to win votes and claims his campaign rested on false pretenses.
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Washington
Cummins
Zion
Iowa
Brigham
The
J. W. Blythe
Hugham
Spirit Lake
Taylor County
Great Western Railway
Great Western
Sninthaat
Egypt
G. Brigham
Blythe
Cedar Rapids
Hindman
Des Moines
Cimmins
State News in Brief Hal Shannon kicked by horse
Hal Shannon of Shellsburg was kicked by a horse he was leading to water, breaking his arm. Paul Ward's farmhouse south of Garrison was destroyed by fire caused by a defective fire. Its contents were saved. William Hammon, a traveling showman, is serving 20 days in Carroll for jumping a hotel bill in Coon Rapids. J. W. Spencer, an elder Clinton resident, died there of cancer of the stomach. The mt pleasant water works contract awarded for standpipe and related work.
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Shellsburg
Paul Ward
Garrison
William Hammon
Carroll
Coon Rapids
Albia
Mt. Pleasant
W. D
Howell
Minneapolis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised for Skin Injuries
A badly burned girl or Ley, man or woman, finds quick relief with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. G. Z. Welch of To honsha Michigan endorses its use for cuts sores and all skin injuries saying it is perfect. Quietrest file cure noted. 26 cents at Wangler Bros Todd’s drug store.
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G. Z. Welch
Tohonsha
Mich
Wangler Bros & Todd
Native Indian ruler shows musical bed with moving figures
A ceremonial bed with life sized figures of Grecian maidens and a musical device plays for half an hour as the weight of the body moves the mechanism while concealed motors keep fans circulating through the night. Mark Twain praises James J. Hill, railroad magnate, in candid remarks.
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James J. Hill
Mississippi
Mark
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