28 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
The piece notes Easter as next Sunday and reports that in Monday city elections the democratic or fusion tickets won in more contests. It mentions some Iowa United States senate primary hopefuls may not desire the office as strongly as before.
F A Cassada is appointed postmaster at Conway replacing resigning W T Faucett. The change is described as a fine selection that will serve the town well and is noted in the local notices.
Report notes consistently higher temperatures around the Free Press office last week while street heat complaints persisted. Mentions bucking gasoline engine as a factor in local conditions.
Senator Dan Turner was selected for the senate conference committee to harmonize minor differences between the house and senate on the primary bill. The committee works to finalize the legislation before passage.
The Des Moines labor scene notes wage increases for bricklayers to five dollars per day, carpenters to three dollars and twenty cents, and day laborers to two dollars per day with eight hours making a day. The piece questions the advantage of seeking higher pay in the West.
The Clarinda Herald notes the new primary election law will alter Iowa’s congressional delegation by preventing convention packing seen in past years, signaling shifts in political influence and candidate selection.
The thermometer stood at 80 degrees in the shade last Thursday as boys go barefoot and play marbles. Vegetation advances rapidly with gardens planted and most oats sown, signaling an early spring.
The growing sentiment in Iowa favors Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican nominee. Senator Allison said Roosevelt is the choice there, signaling strong support and at least a forthcoming denial if not acceptance.
A peculiar Creston municipal election produced a perfect 6438 vote tally for both Thos L Maxwell Democratic candidate and Willis M Brooks Republican candidate. With a tie likely to be settled by drawing cuts, either man would serve as Creston’s next mayor.
The Cedar Falls Gazette complains about party labels amid a primary bill debate. It asserts Republicans are strong enough to pass the bill and bear any odium, while noting Republicans and Democrats exist in Iowa with a few standpatters. It criticizes bolters and accuses the editor of misrepresenting party loyalties.
The piece argues that party actions depend on the people’s demand and suggests Iowa will mirror this across the nation. It cites Missouri where Democrats control the legislature and passed laws on primary rules, fare rates, pure food, anti-lobby, insurance reform, and anti trust, implying shared political sins.
The bill passes both houses with a key house change requiring nominees to secure 35 percent of the vote or send nominations to a convention. The measure grants the state the right to instruct lawmakers on how to vote for the U S Senate.
The board of pardons refused a pardon for M. B. Foster in their Monday report. Voters thank Hon. Geo. Van Houten for opposing the pardon, contending Foster is guilty of cold blooded murder and that justice would fail if pardoned.
The mayor and three Maryville councilmen resign, stating the posts are not attractive enough to endure factional opposition, signaling a political shakeup and potential vacancy handling.
Ex Senator Burton of Kansas was released from jail last week and plans to start a paper in his hometown Abilene. He may often long for the old days behind bars if the venture proceeds.
W H Robb, editor of the Creston American, was elected last week to the post of Exalted Ruler of the Elks in Creston.
The Des Moines Register and Leader editorial lauds Iowa for adopting a combined Australian ballot and regulated state wide primary. It argues the system preserves untrammeled voting rights at both nomination and final elections and credits lawmakers across parties for delivering a strong, well considered reform. The piece anticipates the law will be praised as details are clarified.
An Oklahoma editor remarks there are two ways to spend a dollar but outside his home area he expects more. We know of at least three distinct methods from beyond his baliwick, suggesting broader options and local insight.
The legislature adopted a bill forbidding state officials from accepting travel payments or reimbursements from railroad companies. Mileage compensation is abolished and officials are to be paid directly by the state. The Chicago Record Herald says Illinois should follow this example to ensure direct state funding of official travel.
A coastal essay argues that rural towns lose their youth to cities where opportunities lure young men. It notes dull hometowns, lack of future prospects, and the pull of family dollars sent to urban centers. The author urges strengthening home towns to keep youth local and foster local careers.
A compiled column urges residents to buy locally, praise public enterprises, and avoid spreading prejudice. It notes southwest Iowa migration to Texas and the Dakotas, town prosperity, and warns about dangerous items as youth experiment with firearms. Reports cover injuries from a 22 cartridge incident, a rare bird shot on the Platte, church services resuming in Clearfield, a mail-order gear flaw, and various local notices.
The Corning Free Press notes W E Cloud a traveling representative of John Deere Plow Co from Canton 8 D sick in Corning and diagnosed with smallpox. He is isolated in a north town house receiving care, with no spread expected. The item defends reporting to counter rumors and promises further updates if new cases arise. It mentions Cloud’s relation to A M Cloud and a local newspaper transfer. Wanted Every family in the county to read the Free Press.
British ambassador James Bryce spoke at the Pilgrim Society dinner in New York praising shared ties between Britain and the United States. Bryce emphasized language, literature, and free institutions as bonds, while expressing hope for continued mutual sympathy and prosperity.
San Francisco March 25 Grand jury filed thirteen indictments against A Detweller Toledo capitalist and an incorporator of Home Telephone Company for felony bribery of city supervisors. Nine indictments against Lewis Glass vice president and general manager of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for bribing supervisors. Bonds set at 10000 each. Detweller believed in Toledo and Glass in Goldfield Nevada.
A. D. Williams of Richmond Ind appeals to people with weak lungs to try King s New Discovery. He testifies it saves lives, serves as a cough and cold cure, and helps asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung issues. Available at A L Ribbins drug store for 50 cents and 1 with a free trial bottle offer.
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