Town’s Dolliver Nomination and Post Office Contention
Widespread commentary on Emmet County politics and federal nominations. W. H. Gibbs, Armstrong, pushed Dolliver’s 1890s nomination for Congress while criticizing Senator Dolliver’s later actions. The piece condemns the Senate rejection of ex-Congressman Conner and blames factional infighting within the Republican ranks led by Kelts and the progressive faction. It discusses office confirmations, party loyalty, and political fallout amid Payne bill debates.
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W. H. Gibbs
Armstrong
Emmet County
Johnathan P. Dolliver
Congress
Oath
Timmet County
Dolliver
Cummings
Woods
Nincompoop
Conner
Carroll
Board of Central
John Downie
Senate
Democrats
B.of. Jones
William
Iowa
Keitz
The Sorid Seven at Iowa Freshman Rules Fight
The piece notes Iowa freshmen clashing over rule disputes with upperclassmen reinforcing the effort. Victory seems within reach but slips away as expectations shift, leaving Iowa to refrain from celebratory displays while reading about the episode.
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Lowa
Towa
Tariff debate splits Iowa reps over stockings and gloves
Washington correspondence traces how Republican factions in the House clash over a tariff bill. Iowa delegates push for protecting duties on hides and beer while opposing losses in protection for gloves and stockings. The rule fight fractures the party, with a seven vote bloc risking a last ditch showdown before final passage.
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Washington
Wall
Wellman
Raymond
Jud Welliver
Congress
Ways and Meane
Pha
House
Towa
Iowa
Committee On Rules
Smith
Hull
Kennedy
Messrs
Good
Kendall
Pickett
Woods
Dawson
Hubbard
Haugen
Chicago
Counnittes
Bere
Junjure Sudh
Insurgent tariff vote looms amid party independence push
Sioux City Journal notes Friday ballot on tariff bill without the stockings and gloves amendment. Insurgents hope to defeat the amended bill and strike a political blow at tariff revision this year. The piece recalls past campaigns, the Flying Squadron, and criticism of Pharmacy Commissioner Kelty and Woods in Iowa politics.
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Sioux City
Kels
Woods
Kelz
Kelaz
Britt Tribune
Kelty
Chicago
Des Moines
Davenport
Chis Ia
Keltz
Eagle Grove
Wright County
Shaffter
Eagle
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