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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
Senator Dan Turner will deliver the high school address at Shambaugh in July ath. He is expected to deliver a strong, well received speech as part of the athletic event.
Richard Ivens was hanged in Ghicago Friday for a cold blooded murder of a woman. The details were described as revolting and shocking, highlighting the violence of the crime and the swift justice administered.
The new law prohibiting convention delegates from accepting passes takes effect July 1. It raises questions whether the Taylor county delegation will buy tickets or seek passes under the rule.
The Maryville Tribune notes that President Roosevelt is a brave man, having been shot at and beaten by mobs, pawed by roughs, yet he refused to back away from an Iowa campaign, showing resolve in the face of threats.
In the Decatur County race for the county seat Leon won and holds the position. A petition for Decatur City listed 2605 names, but 1045 later signed a remonstrance, which carried a total of 2728 names.
As Cummins appears certain, the stand patters increasingly urge a compromise. They did not advocate compromise when Perkins seemed likely to be nominated.
As ex Governor Larrabee gives speeches for the UAMMINS, longtime supporters recall him as a steady figure in Iowa politics. Opinion now divides, with some labeling him a traitor or party buster for crossing partisan lines.
Tur T R asserts a desire for truth concerning the electric light proposition and alleges Judge Miller owns stock in the light company while records show Bart as sole owner. The Free Press says it is diligently working to reveal the truth and invites readers to inspect page 599 book 4, Mrs. records to determine who is telling the truth.
Clark states consumers may pay 25 cents for bill preparation if no franchise next month. A critic mocks the argument. He notes current charges for making out bills and collection are common in business. Bookkeeper salaries are business expenses, not personal digs by the proprietor.
Clark claims electric customers pay for both light and meter rental, noting Bedford and others would save if meters are bought. He mentions paying $2 yearly for a Bedford post office box whose mail is prepaid and questions whether the post office should be condemned.
The Telegram and Gazette continues to frame the battle over granting Clark a light franchise as a personal clash. Last Thursday he stated that Mr. Burt agreed to permit his wife to participate.
The records show 4 A. C a Co IO LS as the sole incorporator. Mr Cram as trustee holds a mortgage on 51 percent of Mr Bart's stock as security for borrowed money. Does Clark imply Mr Cram actually controls the company and refused Bart a compromise with Clark?
Ovark claimed the electric light plant was owned by a stock company and Judge Miller was a stockholder. We denied it and challenged proof that anyone but M. L. Burt held stock. He offered invective instead of names, and declined to reveal other stockholders.
A sewer line was run from the hotel down through the street past the town well by Clark. The note asks if Clark would prefer to compromise by remaining silent about the issue.
A 1904 editorial urges readers to remove prejudice and seek truth by studying issues from all sides. It argues majorities should govern Iowa state affairs, cites Gov. Cummins and Roosevelt vote patterns, and endorses the Republican process for selecting a representative to replace Dennis Hamblin.
A local dispute centers on Clark seeking a franchise to run lines to the Hotel Garland across from Burt's electric plant. Legal experts argue private agreements cannot grant public street access and Burt's franchise protects public use of streets, warning against dangerous, unequal trespass and potential outages.
A note from Bedford Times reviews Silas Sheley of Hopkins visiting Tay lor county and paying a year’s subscription, highlighting his long residency and land holdings. Hopkins Journal responds, accusing the Times-Republican of exaggeration to flatter readers, and inviting Sheley to Missouri.
A local discussion questions John J. Clark’s appeal for donations of a public street franchise. Critics note such franchise rights fetch high sale prices and enable him to profit while keeping lighting access for his hotels. Skeptics warn of past scandals where rights were offered without clear public benefit.
The article questions Johnnie Clark’s franchise proposal arguing the public should know his plans. It warns a new plant would add wires and poles, risking unsightly streets and tree loss, and stresses franchises are for public use, not private gain.
A harsh critique of Clark’s article arguing against his electric light franchise bid. The letter accuses him of personal attacks, misstatements about Burt and the hotel, and stirring church involvement, while noting faults in his plan to light privately and questioning his remedies and record. It cites faults in power outages, rates on file, and marshal actions, urging accountability.
The piece argues the electric meter is a political tool used to sway the public. It contends no voter is forced to use a meter and offers alternatives like flat rates or ownership to avoid rental. The hypothetical shows a small two-consumer scenario to illustrate the meter’s framing in public discourse.
Six hours the expen to be divided equally two consumers. Thi objected to by them it but two hours. Any vision would be objected man using it four hou grounds that they had the number of lights and the oth low could and might use to many hours as he did. Sothe who has a flat rate has to pa than if he was using a mete. Clark says it would be a for a groceryman to charge to scales on which he weighs hi gar out to you as it would be the light company to charger on their meters. In the first pii the groceryman weighs every ¢ tomer's goods over one pii scales, while the electric light com pany furnishes each customer with a meter, or scales, so there is a comparison. oo Bat does anyone who buys ¢ pound of sugar think he is no helping pay, for the scales, it is weighed .on? Every groceryman and every other man in busines before fixing the retail price of his wares, first computes his expense such as clerk hire, rent, fixtures (including scales), interest for his investment etc., before he can tel what he can sell an article for t make a profit. Even Clark him self has to figure on the rent 'on his presses before arriving at a price to charge for printing (un less he sends it to an out of town printery and has his imprint at the bottom of it.) . But what would Clark do if he had a franchise? Would he use a flat rate or would he use a meter? If the latter, who would eventually pay for them?
A 1896 review recalls Councilman Clark pushing an electric light contract that paid $42.50 per arc light and $1.60 for small lights. It contrasts Burt’s city costs of $1,728 yearly for 3 arc lights and pumping at $540, arguing Clark’s alternative would total $2,523. The piece urges readers to check the council records and questions Clark's motives then and now.
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