Iowa farmer asks Cummins direct political questions
Open letter from W. Rick in Clinton County Iowa dated May 15 1908 asks Governor Cummins to answer direct questions on reciprocity with Canada rate practices in egg butter markets campaign spending liquor interests prohibition and party allegiance. The letter vows publication of any response and requests a public answer if a private reply is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Clinton
Clinton County
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Jows
Denar
Canada
Dominion
United States Senate
H. Torbert
Allison
Chardan
Athen
Senate
United States
Brewere
Nquor
Prohibition
Polk County
Horace Boles
Almce
Joseph O. Hutchinson
Democrate
Rick
Republicanism versus Democratic influence in Iowa campaign
A Des Moines Capital letter from Congressman Conaiia argues the larger issue is the fate of Iowa under Democratic theories or Republican ideals. He cites tariff, free silver, and free Canadian agricultural trade as contrasts and questions whether Town Republicans should support a candidate opposing Senator Allison. He notes the opponent’s Democratic ties and long service as a benchmark of true Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Conaiia
Washington
Iowa
Canada
Allison
Congress
United States Senate
United States
Friends of Allison Electors on State Ticket list
The Burlington Hawkeye lists candidates supporting Senator Allison or unopposed, naming the electors at large and district electors from Warren Cerro Gordo Washington Scott Butler Allamane Toledo Wapello Polk Wayne Harrison Kossuth Sioux. Notable electors include Thomas Anderson John Anundson Marsh Bailney F D Letts W F Ray D H Bowen W C Walters William Reese Walter M Black Alexander Mardis Almier Stern George W Hanna and John Hbokyink.
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The
Burlington Hawkeye
Allison
Thomas T. Anderson
Warren
John H. Anundson
Cerro Gordo
Marsh W. Bailney
Washington
F. D. Letts
Scott
W. F. Ray
Butler
D. H. Bowen
Allama
Nce
Ww. C. Walters
Toledo
William M. Reese
Wapello
Walter M. Black
Polk
Alexander Mardis
Wayne
Almier Stern
Harrison
Political ticket listing state offices and candidates
The text names candidates for statewide offices: Lieutenant Governor Bernard Murphy, Secretary of State W C Hayward, Auditor John L Bleascldy, Treasurer W W Morrow, Attorney General B H Byers, Superintendent of Public Instruction John F Riggs, Clerk of Supreme Court H L Bousquet, Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum of Marshalltown Marshall County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Riggs
Nathaniel 8. Ketchum
Marshallttown
Marshall County
Roosevelt to Allison on Railway Rate Bill in Record
In the Congressional Record May 14 1906 Roosevelt urges lawmakers to seek consensus and asks colleagues to communicate with you about the railway rate bill and shared aims, urging direct contact to advance the measure.
Nation with Allison in Senate Exit Debate
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues that without Allison in the national arena the country would be sorry to see him leave the Senate. The piece pressures for continued service until death or retirement, warning of regional and national consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Globe-Demoecrat
Alison
Senate
Yuluar
Jackson Urges Honest Iowa Rate Law Credit Split
Former Governor Frank D. Jackson addresses Des Moines press urging a square deal on the Iowa rate law credit. He argues Senator Allison deserved principal credit for enacting the measure and presses Henry Wallace and Harvey Ingham to tell the public the exact facts. He appeals for honesty in reporting the lawmakers involved and the law’s passage.
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Frank JD. Jackson
Des Moines
Kenry Wallace
Dolliver
Cummins
Wallace
Register
Senator Allison
Judge Cowan
Iowa
Allison
Trenry Wallace
Harvey Ingham
Reglater
Teuder
Senate
Tillman
Cowan
Washington
Qnally
Willam B. Allison
Henry Wallace
Wiliam
Ingham
Pranic 'D. Jackson
Fraud at Primary Promises Penalty for Illicit Voting
Local notice warns voters in every county to refrain from cross party voting in the June 2 primary. It cites Section 4919 of the Code Supplements and declares that only party members may vote in their party primary to select delegates, threatening legal consequences for violations.
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Mable
Primary law strict on party ballots and fraud penalties
The article describes strict penalties for false declarations of party affiliation under the primary law. It notes fines up to five hundred dollars and jail terms from thirty days to six months for violations. It warns against voting for the opposite party to deceive, and stresses thorough scrutiny in the first election under the new law.
Spotted Sallion for Sale at Craet tinger LA
Auction note shows a spotted, sound, well broken horse for sale suitable for a 100 lb pony or small horse. Sired by standard bred trotting stallion with driving driving wire. Price $110.00. Contact George Craet tinger, La, 21-2-w. Jay Johnston & Co. offers more goods and low prices.
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Ermer Rice
Cousins
Ann Treen
George. W. Hanna
Kossuth
John Hbokyink
Bioux
Govenor
B. F. Garroll
Bernard Murphy
Secretary of State
W. C. Hayward
Auditor of State
John L. Bleascly
Treasurer of State
W. W. Morrow
BH. W. Byers
Supreme Court
H. L. Bousquet
Roosevelt
Nation
Jackson
Oalia Wallace
Advonne
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Dodd & Struthers
Laws
Thompson & Foshier
Estherville
Wholesale and Fietail
Jay Johnston & Co
Northern Lumber ‘Co
L. J . Bennet
NEW York
General Merchandise
C. P. Turmer
E. E. Hill & CO
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