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Iowa idea is dead

Iowa idea is dead

This article reports on the failure of the “Iowa Idea,” which had previously called for a modification of the interstate commerce act to fight against monopolies and discrimination. The platform as it stands now has been moderated and diluted to such an extent that it cannot be taken seriously. Although Governor Albert Baird Cummins has put forth this compromise platform, he still seems to hold a personal belief in the older Iowa Idea. There is still contention about the compromise among other people, as well. The article also details several other aspects of the Iowa Republican state convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-02

Creator(s)

Unknown

Harmony rules Iowa convention

Harmony rules Iowa convention

The article reports that the Iowa Republican convention was largely harmonious, with a contentious “shelter to monopoly” plank removed from the platform. Although Governor Albert Baird Cummins did not get all of his supporters onto the resolutions committee, the convention was mostly free from conflict.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-02

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

There is a great deal of political infighting within the 19th and 27th Assembly Districts, and James R. Sheffield relates to Theodore Roosevelt his conversations with the leading figures. Sheffield concludes on a different topic, the vice presidency, and advises Roosevelt to “do all you can to head off any such proposition.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-09-18

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-10

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924