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Iowa Senate Debates Primary Bill Amid Rail Lobby Clash
The Iowa Senate weighs a Crossley primary bill as Governor Cummins and rail lobby pressures spark a fierce debate. A Courtright peacemaker move adopts a new resolution thanking Allison and Dolliver for their national rail rate efforts. Senate also backs Warren school bill and passes a strict child labor measure.
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Laker
Senate
Ernor Cummins
Republicans
Iowa
Des Moines
Gillland
Allison
Dolliver
Congress
Friends
Hepburn
United States Senate
Jamison
Clarke County
Smith
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Crossley
Courtright of
Blackhawk
Jonathan F. Dolliver
United States
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Warren
O. B. Courtright
State Board of Examiners
Elections Committee
Cummins
Saunders
Council Bluffs
Committee On Labor
Hart
Allamakee
House