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Political Bosses and Primary Turmoil in Iowa
An Iowa political summary discusses boss control in Polk County, Governor Cummins and his faction, and the impact on state and judicial races. It notes district conventions, delegate selections, and the ensuing power struggles shaping the 1908 primary landscape. The piece also warns candidates about political attacks and the dangers of skeletons in closets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Polk County
W. W. Morrow
Col
D. J. Palner
W.O. Eaton
D. A. Hites
Charles Makenzie
Polk
Des Moines
Polk ‘County
Cummins
Iowa
George B. Cox Boas
Cincinnati
Boas
Anard
Sullivan
Creston
McVey
Reagan
Shaw
Capt. Hull
Boss Cummins
Emmetsburg
Cadidatet
W. B. Quarton
Business Ag
Theodore Roosevelt
Ham
Pocahontas. Aestats
Front Town
Chatman Indie