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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
2
I desire to announce my candidacy for the nomination of superintendent of schools, object to the decision of the Republican voters of Taylor County at their approaching convention. E. B. Kugn, Lenox, La.
An announcement states W. W. Palmer runs for the office of superintendent of schools, subject to Republican voters decision at the June primaries.
W A Harvey announces candidacy for Representative of Taylor county subject to Republican voters decision at the June 8 primaries.
Dennis Hamblin announces his candidacy for Representative of Taylor County, subject to the decision of Republican voters at their primaries on June 8. The notice calls on party members to vote in the primary to decide the nominee.
Citizens of the north part of Taylor county announce James Edmunds as a candidate for representative in the primary on June 8.
J H Humphrey files for sheriff with Republican voters announcing candidacy for Taylor County in the June 8 primary. He seeks party support to win the nomination and compete in the general election.
Dacy secures nomination for treasurer at Taylor County Republican primaries to be held June 8 under W F Evans overseeing. The contest centers on financial stewardship and party leadership credentials within the local GOP.
K E Stephens files for the office of Recorder with primaries set for June 8. The candidacy appears in the county election records as Stephens seeks the Recorder post.
T. G. Stewart announces candidacy for Clerk of the Courts of Taylor county subject to Republican primary on June 8. He seeks support from party voters to win the nomination.
M. R. Brant announces his candidacy for the nomination as county attorney subject to the decision of the Republican voters of Taylor County.
Wm. M. Jackson seeks the Republican nomination for county attorney in Taylor County. Primary voters will decide at the June 8 Taylor County GOP primary election.
The county attorney filed for the nomination for the office of county attorney on June 8. The entry names Wispom as the subject of the filing and indicates a formal nomination process underway.
W. D. Harris of Clayton township enters the race as a candidate for the nomination for county auditor in Taylor County. Publican voters are informed of the bid and support terms.
Walter H. Lake named as county auditor candidate for Taylor County subject to the decision of Republican voters in the June 8 primaries. The item notes the primary date and party designation for the contest.
Clark asserts he inserted the plank into Saturday resolutions that endorsed the primaries, framing it as a political win. The move is described as a procedural victory tied to the party platform.
Wen Hepburn denounces the Republican Party with a sharp quip about the man in the moon holding his nose as he passes over. Cummins casts his first ballot for Ulysses S. Grant in the presidential race.
The commentary notes that if Ir Gol Temple were progressive TR reporters would claim he sought labor reform, but as a standpatter he was here on legal business only. The remark suggests a narrow purpose for his visit and reflects partisan framing.
Hon. Wm. Cobb received backing for his legislative work while Hon. Wm. Coss voted against the primary bill. The Republican county convention adopted a resolution in favor of a primary bill and simultaneously praised Cobb’s legislative efforts.
The Cedar Falls Gazette remarks that friend Sebille will stay busy with Perkins' home campaign while not intruding on Taylor county affairs. It notes Cedar Falls supported Cummins last week, backing the implied mix of local politics and regional influence.
The Conway Journal notes editor John J. Clark of the Bedford Times used jaundiced tactics in campaigning. Weather intervention spared the Perkins Hepburn boat from disaster and kept the county away from the party busters.
The chairman spoke after adoptions stating he favored the caucus as beneficial to the party and cited the current convention as strong support for the caucus system. The remarks followed the adoption of resolutions endorsing the primary system.
Tar Bedford Republican heralds a standout victory with bold headlines. The piece praises San Francisco for pride and resilience, contrasting it with Clark and urging Wise to build on righteous principles as the rightful result prevails despite railway and corporate meddling in politics.
Geo Bogart of Shenandoah withdraws from the state senate race after links to an insurance scandal. He backs Mr Frink, while Page County politicians push to prevent Col Hepburn from influencing the contest.
The Cedar Falls Gazette recalls Taylor county’s strong support for Perkins by nearly two to one, with Cummins supporters active in the area. It praises local papers and notes the county central committee’s shift, urging accountability and a potential payment from Cummins backers if they financed a Democratic newspaper.
In 1904 a Republican primary candidate printed about a dollar and a half worth of campaign cards at an outsider printing house. After learning of this, he supposedly tried to influence the race with a “black eye” remark. The candidate was defeated, while Clark’s paper later notes a friend’s near physical retaliation and references a June 2 1904 issue.
A once prominent politician visiting the Times office with blood in his eyes threatened to stop the newspaper. After being shown the presses and staff, he clarified he only wanted to end his own subscription, not halt the paper. Horace Greeley once faced a similar incident.
The Free Press clarifies that editor R. V. Lucas writes all editorials since January 15, asserting others copied bylines are false. They challenge Dennis Hamblin and TR to prove any non editor wrote editorial copy, warning such claims are lies repeated in good faith.
A report on the Republican county convention notes Progressive recruitment and two key principles: tariff revision when needed by its friends and reforms within the party. They also endorse primaries, reflecting the movement's aims. the overall outcome is described as satisfactory.
Perkins won Ringgald county by a small margin while Hepburn carried it by 76 votes. The Mt. Ayr News questions campaign methods used by Hepburn allies and cites multiple offers of delegateships and a civil service position to secure support, including a first time voter subjected to five interviews by three men offering posts.
In a tariff speech last week Col Hepburn was pressed by Mr Williams of Mississippi to admit he once favored cutting lumber tariffs due to rapid forest depletion. He now opposes any reduction despite continuing depletion.
The successful candidates in Ringgold County last week include F. E. Sheldon for representative J. E. Snedaker for auditor Joe Lesan for treasurer Henry Terrell for sheriff Geo. Wright for recorder J. E. Holden for clerk Mrs. Richardson for superintendent and R. C. Henry for county attorney.
Clark charges impropriety as Cummins seeks a third term for governor while the same figure serves a third term as postmaster, aided by a long serving congressman whose tenure defies memory of opposition.
A county Republican convention reveals a power clash over printing and committee appointments. Five of 22 committeemen convened a vote to place a Bedford chair, while chair Clark seeks control of printing for the June 8 primary. Observers compare actions to Boss Crocker and Tammany politics as questions arise about quorum and notice.
The statement announces the withdrawal of Prof. J. D. Cherryholms from the race for county superintendent of schools, indicating he will not continue his candidacy.
James G. Brrrgailly of Des Moines leads Green Bay Lumber Co., a major national trust. He campaigns vigorously across the state against Cummins.
Cummins claimed Polk county by more than two to one in Tuesdays primaries and drew a larger vote than in 1901. He also carried Grundy Butler and Delaware counties as standpatters concede victory. Reservation delegates head to the state convention with Perkins instructions.
H A Meek and Gus Shimer both visited Lenox on Tuesday with business. Frani Heath and Mr Mrs P Burge of Conway were in town Tuesday. Mrs C N Miller returned to Ottumwa. A H Mervin and wife of Lenox visited Wednesday. Ross Smith of Conway transacted business Tuesday. Isabelle Ocelson of Lenox visited yesterday. Peter Graff of Savanna arrived Wednesday to visit.
A Bedford news item assortment reports locals including John Graff, Mrs. Winning visiting Conway, and Lenox grocer George Walters fined 500 dollars for selling intoxicating liquor. It notes May 1 changes to paid telegraph messages, ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, sidewalk work threatening shade trees, Commercial Club election May 7, and court victories for Rogers vs Thompson and E G Potter perjury, plus university commencement for Archie Meredith and staff changes at Citizens Bank.
Frank J. Cheney sworn oath that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and will pay one hundred dollars for any case not cured. Public notice from the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Internal medicine claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Republican electors of the Third Judicial District of Iowa to meet in Creston on May 29, 1906 at 2 30 PM to nominate two judges and elect committeemen. Delegates from Adams Clarke Decatur Ringgold Taylor Union Wayne counties will attend. local committees to call preconventions. Huan M Fry and W M Hyuang chairmen. Secret
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