14 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
1
The Bedford informed community notes Col M L Temple as the recommended U S attorney for the southern Iowa district, with Judge Miller eyed as a preferable choice. It criticizes Temple as a Q road ally and accuses the Hepburn-led delegation of trading payback for the appointment, detailing caucus maneuvering and district balancing.
The article recalls a president’s fishing moment and Hepburn's influential appointment. It characterizes the clash as about principles rather than men and wonders what effect the decision will have as a harmony producer. It notes graves of departed soldiers being decorated during the discussion.
A local columnist analyzes the Temple appointment saga arguing the Cummins faction pretended to oppose him to push through Faville and Chase for the northern district and collector posts. The piece suggests Hepburn’s stance and internal strategy shaped the outcome, with Millian’s role questioned.
John Alexander Dowie, who proclaimed himself Elijah II, died on Saturday at Zion City. The religious figure founded the city and led a theocratic movement, leaving a legacy tied to his controversial healing ministry and communal settlement.
A reader recalls the Argo under Frank Hobson and hopes successor Bro Beall will add an editorial page. The writer notes Hobson ran strong news coverage but avoided editorials and suggests Beall may blend opinion with reporting, keeping the paper's standard.
Editor Moorehead of the Hopkins Journal has urged population growth in Hopkins. A little girl visited his home last week in response to the campaign. Congrat ulations to the community for the effort and involvement.
The Shenandoah World and the Sentinel Post signal strong support for Senator Jamison. The Democratic editor at Shenandoah World champions his work while Sentinel Post, once a Republican paper, shows renewed vigor after a factional bolt last fall.
A legislator seeks to win favor with country editors by proposing a bill requiring railroads to space ties farther apart. The current spacing is described as too close for editors and too long to stride, implying benefit to readers and writers alike.
The state wide primary election bill was introduced in the Iowa House by Rep Darrah and in the Senate by Sen Wilson. It received unanimous committee support in both houses and would use an Australian ballot for all nominations by direct plurality. The first primary would be in June 1908, with biennial elections thereafter and funding split between county and state governments.
The new code outlines poll hours from early morning to evening with party specific ballots and clerks recording party affiliation. It details how to change party registration, challenger rights, petition signatures, filing deadlines, and counting timelines. It also covers county and state conventions, delegate selection, and the July enactment date with a first test next year.
Senator D W Turner learned that Western Union Telegraph Co has paid no county taxes on main line segments along the Q in this region, while branch lines Creston to St Joseph incur about 9 dollars yearly. An Executive Council letter to Auditor Bullock said the main line was enjoined from taxation, though branch lines are taxed. Turner and Calkins planned to pursue the issue upon return to Des Moines.
Senator Turner and Representative Darrah push a bill to overhaul road governance in Southern Iowa. It would let trustees split townships into more districts, require 75 percent of road taxes be spent in the local district, appoint a road superintendent per district, and allow residents to work roads by furnishing equipment and wages. The goal is practical improvement, not radical change, replacing Section 1533 of the code.
The clerical tone notes Congress ends session with results aligned to the president’s policy. It criticizes lawmakers who fear public reaction, arguing Roosevelt’s big stick influenced lawmaking. A reader question asks if this applies to railroad rates.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Harriman as a captain of finance and contrasts a poor man stealing food with a bank defaulting on a half million. It questions whether Harriman will face punishment or be acquitted, framing a critique of financial power and legal outcomes.
The Pellai city vote on municipal ownership of the city works failed by a narrow margin of seven votes. The measure was opposed by a broad coalition citing the city’s existing heavy indebtedness and financial burden.
Hon Frank T Campbell former lieutenant governor of Iowa and noted Republican politician died last Wednesday in Lima Ohio where he was editing a newspaper. He leaves a legacy in state politics and journalism.
Indictments charging extortion loom as Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco returns from Europe to plead not guilty and stand trial on Monday. Abe Ruef was arrested after a brief disappearance. Also noted are a Delaware Lackawanna case set for New York and a large American Road Builder’s convention in Pittsburgh with 2,500 delegates. The Brewster express wreck grand jury in New York City will review the February 16 crash that killed 24 and injured over 100. Otto Keats, New York state insurance superintendent, faces removal recommendations.
Citizens of the state who consider casting ballots at elections may face a three dollar penalty if they do not act. The measure introduced by Representative Rapta of Freeport becomes a law.
In a special election Marcus approved a 20,000 bond to build a new schoolhouse. The measure carried 226 to 98, driven by women voters who went to the polls in bonnets. Marcus will erect a modern brick school building meeting town requirements.
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