Kuugn Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Superintendent
E. E. Kuugn of Lenox Iowa declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Taylor County superintendent of schools. He seeks voter support at the approaching county convention.
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
Palmer announces run for superintendent of schools
We are authorized to announce the candidacy of W. W. Palmer for the office of superintendent of schools, subject to the decision of the republican voters at their primaries on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Palmer
Representative Announces Candidacy for Taylor County
Representative candidate announces run for Taylor County seat subject to Republican voters decision at their primary. Faxed or mailed notice incomplete but conveys intent to seek party nomination and represents local political activity.
Dennis Hamblin Seeks Taylor County House Seat in Primary
Dennis Hamblin runs for the office of Representative of Taylor County, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primaries on June 8.
James Edmunds Nominated as Taylor County Candidate
Citizens in northern Taylor County announce James Edmunds as a candidate for representative in the June 8 primary election.
Humphrey Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Taylor County Primaries
At Taylor County primaries on June 8, A Humphrey runs to secure the Republican nomination for sheriff. The contest centers on party support and local law enforcement leadership.
Treasurer. Taylor Republican Primary Candidate June 8
W F Evans campaigns for Taylor treasurer in the Republican primary to be held June 8, urging party voters to support his bid.
Recorder Primary Filing Notice in Stephens County
The notice details candidate filings for the office of Recorder in Stephens County with primaries set for June 8. Impartial statement lists candidates including Stephens and others in the field, urging adherence to election rules and deadlines.
Stewart announces candidacy for Taylor County Clerk
T. G. Stewart declares his bid for the office of Clerk of the Courts of Taylor County, subject to Republican primary voters on June 8. He seeks support from the party as he enters the race.
Brant Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Attorney
County attorney candidate M. R. Brant announces his bid for the Republican nomination. He states the decision rests with Taylor County voters and emphasizes his readiness to serve as county attorney.
County Attorney Candidate Nominated by Primary Vote
Wm. M. Jackson is named as a candidate for the nomination of county attorney, pending the decision of Taylor County Republican voters at the June 8 primaries.
Harris Seeks County Auditor Nomination in Taylor County
W. D. Harris of Clayton township announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county auditor. Publican voters in Taylor County are urged to support his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Harris
Clayton Township
Taylor County
Walter H. Lake Seeks Taylor County Auditor Nomination
Walter H. Lake announces candidacy for county auditor subject to the decision of Republican voters at Taylor County primaries to be held June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
A. Humphrey
W.F. Evans
Walter H. Lake
Sharps seeks Republican nomination for board of supervisors
W G Sharps files to run in the Republican primary for the office of member of the board of supervisors. Primary election set for June 8 with voter decision to follow.
Col Hepburn Loses Election Blames Critics
Col Hepburn assigns election defeat to opponents including John Clark and T R, who hurled epithets like traitors and party busters at Republicans who disagreed with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hepburn
John Clark
T R
Candidate pledge taints Taylor county race warns Clark
A critic says Clark’s boast that only candidates who pledge patronage to his paper can win county office in Taylor county should make voters wary of Clark supported candidates. The remark urges voters to scrutinize endorsements and determine the integrity of local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Taylor County
Roosevelt and Cummins clash over oil policy in Iowa
President Roosevelt targets Standard Oil nationwide while Iowa Governor Cummins signs an anti oil discrimination bill. The two leaders are portrayed as far apart, but supporters argue they share common aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Co
Cummins
Iowa
Taylor County’s Strong GOP Primaries and Boss Rule
The Atlantic Messenger notes Taylor County’s staunch conservatism and heavy railroad influence, paralleling Ephraim’s worship of idols. It describes the county as boss ridden by federal office holders and deeply aligned with Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Messenger
Rep
Taylor County
Ephraim
Public letter withdraws candidacy for county attorney
Frank Wisdom withdraws his name as candidate for county attorney citing business preventing canvass. The field for nomination narrows to W. M. Jackson and M. R. Brant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wisdom
Mr. Wisdom
W. M. Jackson
M.R. Brant
Progressives May Back Democratic Candidate in Eighth District
The New Market Herald notes progressive republicans in the eighth district might back the democratic candidate if Cummins secures the governor nomination. It also mentions Democrats eyeing Maxwell of Creston as a possible candidate for congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Congress
Cummins
Maxwell
Creston
New Market Herald
Cummins Speech at Des Moines Conven tion Promises Truth and Independence
Gov Cummins addressed a Republican county convention in Des Moines last week. He pledged to follow Theodore Roosevelt as a towering example if nominated, and to be his own man and speak truth if elected governor. The TR label as a democrat party disruptor is noted among many names circulated by supporters.
Delegates instruct Perkins and Smith at Mt Ayr Journal county
In Mt Ayr Journal report, Hepburn led the county delegates but A J Smith won the instruction vote by 11. Subtracting no from yea yields Smith 498 to Hepburn 445, a 53 vote majority. Perkins 519 to Cummins 514 gives Perkins a 5 vote lead. Delegates to state convention instruct Perkins and congressional delegates for Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Smith
Mt. Ayr
An Insult to Our Intelligence editorial clash
The editor rebukes the Union Republican of Corning for a flawed editorial on taxation and contends the TR would produce many more bad breaks. The piece questions whether the Corning editorial bears recognizable earmarks and invites readers to judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Republican of
Corning
Union Republican
Roosevelt club seeks signatures in Council Bluffs
A coterie of standpatters in Council Bluffs has formed a Roosevelt club calling for pledges to support their doctrines, which the Nonpareil says oppose Cummins. The note asks T-R and standpat allies to weigh in, noting belittling claims that Republicans need not sign pledges, and questions John Clark’s stance in Pottawatomie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Roosevelt Club
T-R
Common People’s Club
Taylor County
John Clark
Pottawattomie County
Iowa farmer tax row over Cummins and Shaw blame game
A Iowa letter defends Governor Cummins against Perkins backed attacks claiming higher farm assessments stem from local assessment and board of equalization, not gubernatorial influence. It cites Adams County Union Republican figures to argue tax rates were similar under Shaw and Cummins despite higher valuations, urging readers to compare 1901 1902 data and stressing accountability lies with local officials.
Tax comparisons spark debate over farm assessments
The letter disputes tax figures under Shaw and Cummins for Jerome Smith's 160 acre farm. It questions mills levied and value per acre, arguing Smith paid less under Cummins despite higher valuation, and accuses the Union Republican of misusing facts to support George D. Perkins for governor. The piece notes the governor does not set real estate assessments. Meant to sway Iowa voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
George D. Perkins
Harvey's Platform for Taylor County Republicans
W A Harvey addresses Taylor County voters outlining pledges for eight key actions. He aims to represent all residents, back a statewide primary law, support Dolliver for Senate, improve road laws, oppose rural school centralization, abolish free railroad passes, regulate corporations and trusts, and seek a two cent rail fare with fair farm freight rates ahead of the June 8 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Jonathan P. Dolliver
United States Senate
Political Reform Call From Creston Leader in Iowa
Hon J B Harsu of Creston criticizes railroad influence in Iowa politics and urges breaking the corporate grip. He cites the need to gain recognition for state offices and support for Treasurer candidate Morrow with Cummins crowd help. Ex Governor Larrabee endorses moving to free the state from corporation domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harsu
Creston
Morrow
Cummins
Iowa
Larrabee
Spirit Lake
Perkins and Cummins in Railroad Policy Debate
A political letter questions Perkins and Cummins over railroad rate regulation. The author recalls Cummins as a contributor to the law and asks where Perkins was during the period, accusing him of inaction in Congress and urging readers to decide whom to trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Cummins
General Assembly
A. B. Cummins
Congress
Cummins Question Cheerfully Invites Party Switch
The Shenandoah World cites Brother English saying at a Methodist church sermon last Sunday that if Cummins were nominated for governor by the Republican party they could count him out. He jokes about joining the Democrats if that happened and wonders if Cummins would be admitted to heaven by any other party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah World
Brother English
the Sentinel
Methodist Church
Cummins
Democratic Party
Criticism of Ad Practices Sparks Media Feud
A local moralist known as the T.R. jeers at this paper for running a beer prize ad while noting past paint medicine ads with higher alcohol. The columnist Clark is blamed for overloading his own pages and attempting to censor others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.R
Clark
Roosevelt taxes under scrutiny in political debate
The speaker argues that critics condemn Roosevelt for higher taxes, noting that taxes rose under McKinley and Cummins compared with Shaw. They claim the pattern shows partisan inconsistency rather than policy failure, highlighting ongoing tax comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
McKinley
Cummins
Shaw
Tur T.R. Denies Right to Amend Sent Copy
Tur T.R. asserts no authority to alter material sent for publication. The remark serves as a reminder to colleagues and friends to respect editorial boundaries when communicating in writing.
Primary race shapers James Edmunds Dennis Hamblin eyed
In New Market Herald coverage a standout candidate James Edmunds is expected to split the vote with Dennis Hamblin at the forthcoming primaries. The report frames Edmunds as a key factor in the contest, potentially altering momentum and outcome dynamics for local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bene A
James Edmunds
Dennis Hamblin
New Market Herald
Cummins Likely Nominee Faces Rival Hepburn
The writer predicts Cummins will be nominated despite reservations and against Pete Hepburn and a railroad faction. Gains in nearly half the counties since 1901, when he won by eighty, suggest a strong lead and a painful setback for Hepburn in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Pete Hepburn
Hepburn
Humeston
Dems urged for a strong candidate in Iowa race
The Creston American argues Burn misrepresented the district and people of Iowa and should not be reelected. It says Cummins' supporters feel the same, and a prudent Democrat candidate could unseat him if Hepburn vacates the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn
Ditrict
Iowa An
Cummins
Granite Company Expands in Iowa and Missouri
The Iowa and Missouri Granite Company reports major improvements and a new lift for moving heavy stones in their building. Manager C L Van Nostrand notes three carloads of granite from Missouri Oklahoma Canadian Vermont Georgia and New Hampshire, priced 20 to 600, with three more cars due soon. They prepare a five ton sacophagus for Wm Hook for Clearfield cemetery and shipments to Platteville Lenox for Thos King and E Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa and Missouri Granite Company
C. L. van Nostrand
Missouri
Oklahoma
Canadian
Vermont
Georgia
New Hampshire
Wm. Hook
Clearfield
Platteville
Thos. King
Lenox
E. Wilson
Will Berry Promoted to Creston Telephone Post
Will Berry, long involved in Bell telephone business in this city, has accepted the role of superintendent at the Iowa Telephone Co in Creston. He and his wife left Monday to establish Creston as their future home, and neighbors praise his prompt capable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Berry
Bell Telephone
Iowa Telephone Co
Creston
Berry
W G Sharp Announces for Supervisor Nomination
W G Sharp announces his Republican bid for a seat on the board of supervisors. A fuller notice will appear in this issue and an extended notice is promised for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Sharp
Board of Supervisors
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R. V. Lucas
Bedford
E. E. Kuugn
Stephens
T. G. Stewart
M. R. Brant
Wm. M. Jackson
W. G. Sharps
Gov. Cummins
Adams
Eee
Shaw’s
W. A. Harvey
Appanoose
Boone
Esee
Bremer
Nelaves
Buena Vista
Butler
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Eaees
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Floyd Saee
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Greene
Over Grundy
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Hancock
Acaene Humboldt
Ida
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Kossuth
Ge Fr.yi Ld
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