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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
E. E. Kugn of Lenox Iowa announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for superintendent of Taylor County schools. He states the decision will rest with Republican voters at the approaching convention.
The statement proclaims W. W. Palmer as a candidate for the office of superintendent of schools subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 8 primaries.
W A Harvey announces candidacy for Representative of Taylor County subject to Republican voters decision at their June primaries. This short statement presents his intent and seeks support from party voters ahead of the election.
Dennis Hamblin presented as candidate for Representative in Taylor County subject to Republican voters decision at the June primaries. The text notes the nomination hinges on primary outcomes and party process.
Citizens in the north part of Taylor County announce James Edmunds as a candidate for representative in the Republican primary on June 8.
The sheriff race in Taylor County proceeds to Republican primaries on June 8 with J H Humpureey as a candidate. The outcome will determine the party’s nominee for the sheriff’s post.
Republican voters in Taylor County head to the primaries on June 8 to nominate a treasurer. W F Evans is listed as a candidate.
A candidate named K. E. Stephens filed for the office of Recorder in advance of the June 8 primary election. The filing indicates intent to seek the Recorder post in the upcoming race.
T G Stewart announces candidacy for Clerk of the Courts of Taylor County. He states the race is subject to Republican voters at the June 8 primary. This notice outlines his planned campaign and party affiliation.
M. R. Brayr announces candidacy for the Taylor County county attorney nomination subject to the decision of Republican voters.
Wm. M. Jackson is named as a candidate for the nomination of county attorney in Taylor County subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 8 primaries.
W. D. Harris of Clayton township enters the race for county auditor as a publican candidate, drawing votes from Taylor County voters.
Walter H. Lake is named as county auditor subject to the decision of the Republican voters of Taylor County at the primaries to be held June 8.
W. G. Swarr files to run in the Republican primaries for the office of member of the board of supervisors with the primary vote set for June 8. The filing signals his intention to seek the nomination contingent on voter decision.
S D Hamilton of Mason township seeks Republican Party support for the board of supervisors in the upcoming primary. Voters will decide at the June 8 primary.
The name of Wm. Aiton for the offices of member of the board of supervisors subject to the decision of the republican voters at their primaries June 8.
Frew reports that standpatters oppose splitting the county’s delegation and progressives now agree on this point. The Creston American notes a unified stance against division among local political factions.
A newspaper editorial cautions voters to watch candidates who promise much and deliver less. It notes the paper has previously backed certain figures and asks readers to scrutinize future actions by those mentioned. Watchfulness is urged amid political rhetoric.
Creston Gazette reflects on the Cummins landslide in Union county, urging victors to act with moderation and wisdom while noting the Gazette may judge moderation and wisdom differently. The comment hints at political tension and editorial stance during the election aftermath.
A strong anti Cummins paper spent a week branding progressives with uncomplimentary terms and the next week urging harmony and hope. The editorial shift signals lingering ill feeling despite calls for unity and improved relations across factions.
The Grav ity Independent notes that W A Harvey is the only candidate who has publicly supported a statewide primary. It argues that if the primary law passes, electors must choose supporters of the measure.
The convention will be held in Creston on May 29 with no opposition to the renomination of Judge Towner and Judge Evans. Both have given excellent satisfaction and their renomination will be a formal endorsement of their strong records.
Union county gave Cummins a delegation placing Senator Harsh in a position to mount a serious challenge to Hepburn for the congressional nomination as only three counties have so far instructed for Hepburn.
The speaker notes Roosevelt has drawn more Democratic votes and earned more Democratic praise than any Republican president. They question whether opponents will use similar grounds to oppose him, given the broad cross party appeal and endorsements he has garnered.
The Waterloo Courier questions the idea that lining up the reservation counties will reflect public sentiment. It notes that Blythe holds the majority of the reservation in his pocket, and Iowa Republicans recognize this, per the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
The Tur Creston Gazette remarks on Perkins and Cummins outcomes from the Taylor county convention. The editor Paul Junkin is cited as praising a progressive as a good boy who should stay out of politics. The piece notes Union county favoring Cummins and repeats Junkin's admonition.
The piece questions how early strength for Perkins shifts to anti Cummins power, noting counties backing Rathbun or Herriott oppose Cummins. It argues a district's support for Rathbun as first choice does not imply Perkins gains second-choice delegates, challenging the logic of endorsements and local pride driving outcomes.
The democratic state convention will convene in Waterloo on August 7, six days after the republican gathering. The schedule confirms party alignment and regional participation for the event.
New Market Herald notes voters favor a candidate who presents a platform. Dennis Hamblin and Jas Edmunds are identified as standpatters while W A Harvey runs as a progressive. Voters want a man who stands for something beyond railroads.
In a scathing critique the Adams County Union Republican claims Gov. Cummins’ administration costs Iowa about 4 million more than Shaw’s and cites minor line items like $1,805.60 for the Des Moines battleship launch and $50.02 for Roosevelt inauguration as explanations. The piece questions whether readers would accept $7,998.86 as accounting for a $4,000,000 excess and mocks the argument as insufficient justification.
A speaker faults county editors for biased political statements by Cummins and Perkins factions. They argue newspapers mislead the public with repeated misstatements over tax costs and state affairs, urging honesty in journalism and politics and warning editors of eventual public reaction to deceit.
Cummins carried every ward in Union county precincts Saturday against a strong Perkins Hepburn organization. The Republican newspaper, postmaster, and county officers backed the standout candidates, and the people’s shift reflects credit to Senator Harsh and Prof. Bell for their efforts.
The Gravity Independent analyzes W A Harvey progressive Republican candidate's platform for the June 8 primary. It details his support for a statewide primary based on the Australian system, railway rate regulation, anti pass measures, and a two cent fare. It contrasts Hamblin and Edmunds as unclear on stances.
An Iowa political column questions party unity as Cummins appears set to win the Republican nomination on the first ballot. It argues anti Cummins editors risk losing credibility by opposing the nominee and accuses them of aiding Democrats while probing what defines a political party and who counts as a traitor or party buster. It challenges centrists and progressives to face the consequences of backing or opposing Cummins.
Adams County Union Republican faces criticism for misrepresentation about tax increases. John M. Bixler writes that his taxes rose, notes school and bridge spending, and questions whether Governor Cummins’ expenditures justify higher taxes, urging factual reporting. He asks for proof of waste and accountability.
A columnist recalls past criticism of county officers spending, noting the Union-Republican blamed high taxes on courthouse repairs and floods. The essay argues Governor Cummins shifted responsibility, asserting faulty logic that equates separate causes and outcomes.
An essay argues that the nation’s greatest need is clean men and that parents, especially fathers, must model virtue at home. It recalls Lincoln and Carlyle on maternal influence, noting moral formation starts in the family and education by parents shapes character more than public figures. The piece reflects on generational duties from the Delineator, June issue.
S D Hamilton is announced for the republican nomination for Mason county board of supervisors. A Hawkeye born in Marion county, he has lived in Mason township ten years and served twenty three years on the school board as secretary or director. His record and business judgment are cited as assets for the board.
W G Sharp announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Taylor county board of supervisors. A Gay township resident for 29 years he has served 9 years as Gay township trustee and is a prosperous farmer with strong business judgment. If nominated and elected he would be a first class official for the important position.
Charles Eldir Shelton president of Simpson College at Indianola visited last weekend. He is friends with Rev. W. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson and is noted for wide travel and observed educational methods in the U.S. and Europe. After the year ends in June he heads abroad again, mixing pleasure with work, earning high regard from Des Moines centennial organizers and the southwest Iowa region for his leadership and influence on students seeking strong intellectual training.
E. E. Kuhn made a short trip to Bedford Monday to push his campaign for county superintendent. He insists that campaign duties not interfere with school duties and notes he has served in schools since 1883, making it his life work. His son remains in session at Lenox and will not close until June 1.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of the writer’s wife and companion. Signed J. S. Dickerson.
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