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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
The piece analyzes the upcoming primary in Iowa, contrasting W. P. Hepburn with A. I. Smith. It questions Hepburn’s long tenure, favoring fresh blood and arguing Smith would align more with common voters. It highlights local debates on river improvements, salaries, and the influence of party machinery.
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post questions if nominating Gov. Cummins would fit party aims amid claims of 60,000 Republicans who refused to vote for him two years ago. It notes Cummins total Iowa votes 216,995, with rival ticket margins for lieutenant governor and secretary of state showing larger GOP totals and Garst leading, while Cummins trails in plurality by 28,280 to Garst and 57,803 in other measures.
The letter argues Senator Allison did not go to the front in 1861, serving instead on Gov. Kirkwood's military staff and avoiding combat. It contrasts Vandever’s wartime role with Allison’s pacificatte at the Capitol, questions his patriotism, and notes postwar pension actions for veterans.
The editor notes Birdsall’s friendship with the writer and clarifies a letter in which Birdsall states that Gov. Cummins gave no pledge not to run against Senator Allison. The letter’s full content is not published, but is available for inspection to interested readers. The piece also suggests Birdsall’s position lacks weight once all facts are known.
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post argues Cummins’ allies are likelier to stay loyal Republicans, while Allison backers would bolt if he is not the nominee. It questions voters about supporting an auditor treasurer or clerk unacceptable to half the county Republicans, inviting Brother Marvin to weigh in.
F M Hopkins of Guthrie Center Guthrie County is noted in related records as auditor of state with ties to Guthrie County governance and official oversight duties.
The discussion centers on supporters and the reasons for a greater likelihood of a bolt in one direction versus another. It analyzes factors shaping momentum, potential incentives, and how early signals can influence final outcomes.
Republicans argue Gov. Cummins acted in bad faith regarding a U S senate bid citing the Lorbett letter. They claim the Dubuque county delegation was split and that if Lorbett failed to honor a deal Cummins had no obligation to stay out of the 1908 race.
The republican voters must choose between G. H. Van Houten and T. W. Bennett for state senator. Both men pledge to back the U S senator candidate who garners the most votes. The note mirrors the representative race guidance. readers are urged to consider the article on representative before voting.
The Taylor county editor, long tied to the Republican party, forecasts a county majority of at least 1000 for Iowa statesman William B. Allison, a claim the writer suspects may add an extra cipher to his column of figures.
Complaints arise from opponents who say the June primary clashes with planting and harvest work. The text notes Taylor county has long held a local primary and that many other counties in the state share this practice.
The note seeks a complete roll of voters who supported Claude Porter the Democratic candidate for Governor two years earlier in the county. The aim is to compare that list with those requesting a Republican ballot on June 2 to gauge shifts in party support.
The article questions why the prominent figures at the Republican county conventions then did not carry small pasteboard passes to ride the Q system. It asks for reasons behind their opposition to Cummins, implying political maneuvering and access disputes within the party.
A would be political boss in Bedford declares plans to fill every office from U S senator to justice of the peace with his chosen candidates and assigns his local editor to oversee the justice position.
The Lenox New Times produced a creditable high school number last week with fine half tones and excellent addresses reflecting strong management. Voters are urged to use reason and avoid prejudice, not voting out of habit. The piece notes reform histories in other states and cites figures Folk La Follette Hoch as examples.
A terse maxim urges collective action when outcomes are positive and warns against forcing one individual to bear lasting blame for negative events. It emphasizes communal responsibility and fairness in distributing burdens.
The county party urges voters to select a state representative who will shape laws affecting farmers, workers, and professionals. It warns of a coming clash in the next legislature between railroad interests seeking higher freight rates and reform supporters. The piece criticizes reforms and primary rules while calling for candidates allied with common welfare and free of special interests.
The notice presents W. D. Blakemé and M. L. Burt as two candidates for a key office. Both agree to back the statewide winner for U.S. Senator, urging voters to decide without prejudice or party influence. It notes Tim Williams Timberlake as a Democratic opponent and calls for united party support to secure victory in November.
The railroads plan freight rate increases from 12 to 15 percent as a protest against reform legislation and the election of Cummins to the U.S. Senate. Ed Hunter led the lobby against state reform, while Allison supporters target repealing the two cent fare law. Bob Cousins faced campaign scrutiny for absence and falsehoods. Iowa alumni defend campuses as Lt. Governor Gar bears responsibility during a decade of campus building and fireproofing.
In the 1870s farmers faced high barbed wire costs due to a eastern syndicate controlling patent rights. Des Moines saw a free factory under the Farmers' Protective Association, led by W L Carpenter and Governor Cummins, produce wire at half the syndicate price. The case moved through courts to Washington, with state funds and agricultural groups backing the fight.
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