Senator Dolliver's Interstate Bill Victory Reported
Senator Dolliver won a key victory in the interstate commerce committee by a 5 to 2 vote, with a recommendation to pass the Hepburn-Dolliver rate bill. The fight featured heavy lobbying for and against the bill, major support from Dolliver and Tillman, and broad backing from allies including Secretary Root and Senator Allison. The article credits Dolliver with the success, notes opposition from older eastern senators, and discusses broader political implications for the Senate and state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Senate
Iowa
Roosevelt
Clapp
Minnesota
Cullom
Aldrich
Elkins
Foraker
Keene
Crane
Lodge
Knox
Root
Allison
Raymond
Chisago Tribune
Friends of
Interstate Commerce Committee
Traver
Towatt
United States Senate
Cummins and the railroad tax issue in Iowa politics
The article argues Cummins rose by backing railroad tax hikes five years ago but shifted focus to national issues. It notes railroad taxes in Iowa are low compared with Wisconsin and neighboring states, and blames a fluctuating approach on the governor’s reliance on shifting issues rather than a steady message.
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Cummins
Leques
Board of Control
Iowa
Wisconsin
Tle
Cumming
Henry Clay
Georgia
Nicodemus
Sdly Dale
Mr. Work
Estherville Enterprise
Biter
Eament
Emmet
Four men plot county slate as voters urged to act
A newspaper urges residents to resist a self appointed county slate. It praises Holmes as a man of the people and warns against rings or bosses. It notes Hoch’s execution in Chicago and discusses Iowa government powers and the governor’s separated duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Des Moines
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Cook County
Potter’s
McKinley
Hoch
Hampton Recorder
Iowa
Longtime Iowa statesman Henderson Dies In Dubuque
Ex-Speaker of the House D B Henderson of Dubuque dies at his home after a long illness. A Civil War veteran who lost a leg, he led Iowa and national politics for nearly forty years, earning praise as a able public servant and a hero in peace and war. The notice outlines his career as a public leader and outlines tributes from local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
D. B. Henderson
Dubuque
Woo
Ta Ming
National House
Col. Henderson
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House
Robison
Emmet County
Taylor
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Rocky Mountain
R. H. Miller
New York
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LVE
Gio Omaha
BIG Bargains
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Madelia’s Est
Madelia
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Dry Lumber
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