Bedford Town Newspaper Notice
R. V. Lucas, editor and proprietor. Entered at the post office at Bedford Town as second class mail matter.
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R. V. Lucas
Bedford
Town
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
Senator Lewis Renominated in Page Fremont District
Senator Lewis was renominated in the Page Fremont district on Thursday. The piece notes how Democrats' criticism of Gov Folk mirrors Republican pressure on Gov Cummins in town. Jor S Trice died in Rockford, Ta, Wednesday. He edited the Des Moines Register and Leader and was known for agricultural writings across the state.
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Lewis
Page-Fremont
Gov. Cummins
Jor S. Trice
Rockford
Des Moines Register
Leader
Secretary Shaw Labels Perkins a Tariff Revisionist
In a speech Secretary Shaw calls Perkins a tariff revisionist, cooling Perkins enthusiasm among standouts. Rathbun stock has risen several points as a result at the Atlantic Messenger report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Perkins
Rathbun
Atlantic Messenger
Kansans Choose Benson for U S Senate Seat
In Kansas a political shift occurs as F D Coburn declines the offer to succeed Ralph Burton and Judge Alfred Benson accepts the nomination. The move highlights the state’s surprise filled political landscape with Benson set to carry the honor.
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Kansas
U.S
F. D. Coburn
Ralph Burton
Alfred Benson
Campaign rhetoric and expenses draw mixed reaction
The piece mocks political campaigns across officials including Mr Kuln and Mr Palmer. It criticizes Gov Cummins for charging travel expenses to the state while praising President Roosevelt for a $25,000 bill and applauding past governors for not riding state passes. It also comments on Secretary Shaw and Perkins, calling consistency a "peach."
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Cummins
Roosevelt
Shaw
Perkins
Bedford election board faults and electric light dispute
In Bedford a sparring over party fairness and an electric light franchise unfolds. Clark presses for a private street use and franchise to light his hotel, Burt opposes discriminatory acts, while readers are urged to ensure fair representation and lawful public interests in town progress. Carr Nix of Afton enters the Union county race against Charles Thomas of Kent.
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Mr. Harvey
Mr. Edmunds
Bedford
T-R
Burt
Clark
Ball
Rockefeller Et al
John J. Clark
Erate
Bedford Light Heat and Power Co
Carr. Nix
Afton
Union County
Chas. Thomas
Kent
Union Couniky
Flag Day Recognition by G A R Observed
The article notes Flag Day observance by the G A R and recalls June 14 1777 as the birth date of the American flag marking a historic national milestone.
A FARMER'S VIEW ON TAXES AND CUMMINS
A farmer letter disputes tax rise claims in Adams county and accuses the Union Republican of bias against Gov. Cummins. It cites state expenditures from the legislature and argues the governor bears some responsibility for tax increases, including railroad taxes, while defending appropriations for schools and public buildings. It urges fairness in political critique and reflects broader debate on statewide primary law.
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Adams County Union Republican
Cummins
Union Republican
Adams County
Iaw
Gregory
Turner
Nofl
St. Louis Exposition
School For Deaf
Council Bluffs
Ames College
Iowa City
Southern Battlefields
Shaw
Cummings
Sta
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