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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
1
Disinterested observers select Cummins as likely winner in the upcoming senatorial contest. The Haywood trial in Boise City Idaho shows the limits of sensationalism contrasting with steady public judgment. The peek-a-boo shirt waist fashion has not meaningfully upset masculine balance this summer.
In a wry droll line, Hepburn quips about allocating funds, noting "Millions for rail roads but not one cent for rivers" and adds harbors in parentheses, reflecting debate on infrastructure priorities. The remark frames a taxation and improvement dispute with a sharp, period-voice tone.
A Creston woman is suing for $7000 in damages after she was injured from a fall blamed on a defective sidewalk. The suit names the injured lady as plaintiff and cites hazards in the sidewalk as the cause of the incident.
A note from last year indicates a shift of 1600 votes would have toppled Hep burn in the district, with the impact concentrated to about 160 votes at the county level. The remark highlights how small vote changes can alter political results.
The net earnings of Iowa railroads increased by 5 percent from the prior year, totaling more than two and a half million dollars.
The Des Moines murder trial of Mrs. West over Baby Jim ends with a hung jury after 9 voting for conviction and 3 for acquittal. A new trial is ordered.
The Afton Star Enterprise led a campaign against Creston property assessments. The board of supervisors endorsed the stance by boosting the Creston property assessment by 20 percent. Bro Robb of the Creston American criticizes the action.
The visiting congressional delegation was entertained at a banquet in Hawaii last week. While the others spoke, Col. Hepburn had nothing to say, noting his words travel far and that silence will spare explanations upon returning home.
At the Clinton held Masonic grand lodge last week the next meeting was set for Cedar Rapids. The officers elected include Grandmaster R. M. Hunter Sibley senior warden J. C. Crockett Eldora junior warden C. W. Dalton Dubuque secretary N. R. Parvin Cedar Rapids treasurer J. H. Thacher Rutland.
The notice warns against a man selling an eight wire fence at eight cents per foot to avoid later misreading as eight cents per wire per foot. It cautions buyers to deal with home merchants and check the Free Press advertising columns for legitimate invitations.
Aaron Evans of Seymour, president of the defunct Farmers and Drovers Bank, seeks reimbursement of about $20,000 spent on stock he bought from the bank’s sellers in 1905. He argues the stock was worthless and the bank insolvent, and contends if solvent then, he should have halted the sale in 1906 to protect depositors.
The Iowa Official Register for this year, compiled by the auditor of state, is praised as the most elaborate and complete work of its kind yet attempted, containing many new and valuable features and promising thorough coverage.
A compendium details state and federal officials including every House and Senate member with biographies. The volume also introduces the new primary law and the pure food law while listing each state newspaper by title.
The first Iowa law requires voters at primaries to declare political affiliation and vote only that party ticket. Advocated by Gov. Cummins, it drew enemies who claim Democrats helped nominate him to the U.S. Senate, a charge he rejects as preposterous and implausible.
The writer notes thirty six years ago Allison ran against Harlan and argues any condemnation should apply to pursuing a Senate seat. It stresses elections reveal the majority will, and if Allison gains Republican endorsement he could secure the nomination, questioning the current uproar.
A London Lancet article, cited by The Whiskey Trust, claims physicians prescribe alcohol for certain cases. The piece argues this circular advertising tactic harms public perception and compares prescribing to other drugs. The Free Press rejects the article as unhelpful and discards it as waste.
The district papers push defeat of Hepburn but accuse Democrats of nominating the weakest candidate. They cite last year when Claude Porter was considered but sidelined for Cummins and note Fremont county backed the party, urging a candidate who could win beyond that base.
The piece questions Senator Hepburn’s credit for the Hepburn railroad bill, tracing it to the Esch Townsend measure first introduced years earlier. It criticizes Hepburn for leaving the bill in committee and finally attaching his name as author, arguing it reflects poorly on his constituents’ interests.
The district contends a public figure profited from another's work, labeling him a plagiarist and questioning his status as statesman. The debate centers on publicity versus propriety and whether the president should certify character amid ongoing backlash.
A veteran observer predicts Hepburn may skip re election while Judge Towner or Judge Jackson emerge as strong Republican contenders. Claude Porter is seen as Democratic standard bearer with a hot race ahead. The writer notes possible Democrats entering Republican primaries to back Porter and suggests Cummins could win the Senate race over Allison, who risks fading with age. Clearfield Enterprise.
The editor decries favoritism and graft in Iowa politics urging a progressive republican slate for congress and state offices. He advocates nominees free from trust influence, backing Cummins for national office and Turner for lieutenant governor, while naming potential 8th district candidates including A I Smith and others. The column cites rumors from Mt. Ayr and Des Moines as context, and highlights tariff debates and local hiring news amid a broad regional political chatter.
Partial readable phrases show garbled lines with repeated letters and fragments. No clear names places or events are discernible to form a factual news card.
A. R. Wells, Corning attorney and progressive supporter, was appointed assistant solicitor for Burlington lines west of the Missouri and plans to move to Omaha by July. Born and respected in Corning, he leaves behind a notable legal career and a family, with many lamenting his departure but acknowledging the advancement this post represents.
Earlville Phoenix condemns several Iowa dailies for publishing cruel remarks about Senator Allison’s health and Gov. Cummins candidacy. The paper calls such mudslinging rot and urges public condemnation, arguing it misleads voters regardless of party.
The Iowa Weather and Crop service reports a week of cool, cloudy conditions with daily showers and heavy Sunday rain causing wind damage and local floods. Corn stands are deficient with widespread replanting, while oats wheat barley potatoes and meadows show better conditions. Percent planted: corn 108 wheat 94 oats 98 rye 91 barley 94 flax 87 potatoes 100. Condition: corn 88 wheat 88 oats 89 rye 90 barley etc.
The report lists fruit and grain price ranges and conditions from the previous year. Grapes around 80 and berries between 78 and 82. Corn at 4 wheat 98 oats 96 barley 96 ha 92 potatoes 101.
The Labor Federation of Iowa schedules its annual meeting in Keokuk this week. The legislative committee will report on last year’s assembly and the work of the winter. the report is expected to be generally pleasing to organized labor. The committee also notes the defeat of the exemption bill long opposed by wage earners.
A vintage medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favor, Golden Medical Discovery, and other remedies for weak nerves, run-down conditions, indigestion, biliousness, and related ailments. It emphasizes frank, nonsecret medicines, no alcohol or habit forming substances, and promises safe cures for various stomach, liver, blood, and glandular issues.
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