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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
1
Civil conflict erupts as Mexico enforces 1857 religious laws with expulsions and church sealings. Shootings injure ten. priests withdraw amid protests. the government moves to seize church property and restrict clergy activities nationwide.
The death of Senator A. B. Cummins in Des Moines prompts reflection on his career in Washington where he spoke frequently including campaigns for governor and the senate. Col. S. W. Brookhart, once his ally, notes their long political partnership and the potential impact on a November Senate election. Attorney General Gibson says the vacancy must be filled by November election, with Brookhart possible to assume the seat in December if elected.
A 21 member Senate funeral committee, including leaders from both parties, was named to attend Senator Cummins funeral. The House will be represented by the full Iowa delegation. Members listed include Borah Curtis Trubingon Watson Lenroot Willis Ernst Harrels Norbeck Reed Means Dene Williams Steck Overman Smith Reed McKellar Neeley Shipstead Moses.
William Holland 54 died this afternoon on his porch after weeks of heart trouble. Former grain businessman from Wy- Joan who moved to Washington last winter leaves wife, several children including Lee and William of Commercial Savings Bank, and sons in St. Louis. Funeral plans not set as families were not reached. Dr Homer H Seerley has forty years as president of the Iowa State Teachers' College.
Los Angeles July 3 District Attorney Asa Keyes announced handwriting found in a Carmel cottage rented by Kenneth W. Ormiston would be submitted to the grand jury as evidence in the McPherson investigation without expert opinion. Keyes said any layman can compare it with Mrs. McPherson's writing and that an affidavit from Ormiston was en route by air mail. A telegram from Chicago signed H F Martin said the truth about the Carmel incident would be forthcoming.
Rain fell again last night and this morning totaling .98 inch, pushing the four day total over three inches. July rainfall reached 4.65 inches, near the normal for the month, with twelve of thirty one days recording rain.
The Associated Press recalls Senator Cummins as a remarkable Iowa figure. Cyrenus Cole memorializes his quarter century of public service, noting no stains on his career. Col W Dows praises his honesty and legal skill while reacting to his death and loss of public trust. Representative W H Stepanek calls the news a shock to Iowa and the nation.
Governor Hammill offered the Iowa statehouse for a public funeral of late Senator A B Cummins. A telegram from Yellowstone Park named Lieutenant Governor Clem W Kimball to represent the governor and Adjutant General Louis B Lasher to handle state arrangements if the family accepts. The offer includes all offices and governor suite facilities.
Plans for funeral services say Senator Albert Cummins will lie in state at the capitol Tuesday and services will be held at his home. Officials disagree on filling the senate vacancy with either a governor’s proclamation or an election, with the attorney general stating party central committees must reconvene to nominate candidates for the unexpired term ending next March.
Des Moines reports the death of Senator Albert B. Cummins at age 76 after a heart attack and relapse. A longtime Iowa political figure and national Republican leader, Cummins served 18 years in the U.S. Senate and had planned retirement. He remained conscious until 4:30 PM.
Albert Baird Cummins rose from Iowa governor to Senate leader and pro tempore, championing the Iowa Idea in tariff policy and shaping postwar railroad reform. He clashed with Republican insurgents over the Payne-Aldrich tariff and later faced a bitter renomination fight that ended with Ellison D. Smith’s victory. Born 1850 near Carmichaels Pennsylvania, Cummins built a career from humble trades to national influence, first on railroad construction and later on interstate commerce policy.
President Coolidge sent a message of sympathy praising Senator Cummins as courageous and industrious with a broad vision. The Iowa leader is mourned by colleagues including RE Meredith and Governor Hammill, who call him a great statesman and authoritative Senate figure. He leaves a daughter, two sisters, two brothers, two grandsons, and a great grandson amid flags at half mast.
Senator Cummins died after years of illness though he had seemed to recover recently. He played a key role in national legislation and chaired the judiciary committee. His death shifts the judiciary chairmanship to Senator Norris with tributes pouring in from across political lines.
Attorney General Ben J. Gibson ruled unofficially that the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Albert B. Cummins must be filled by a November election. The Republican and Democratic state central committees must appoint candidates for the short term to appear on the ballot. Willis Stern said he may reconvene the Republican committee to select its nominee. Clyde Herring predicted Claude R. Porter will be the Democratic nominee for the long term.
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