Freeman Tribune Official Paper June 15 1906
Official edition of the Freeman-Tribune publication dated Friday June 15 1906. Includes local notices, notices, and public records typical of a county newspaper of the era.
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
3
Official edition of the Freeman-Tribune publication dated Friday June 15 1906. Includes local notices, notices, and public records typical of a county newspaper of the era.
The Dubuque Times and Freeman-Tribune critique state papers for defending or opposing Cummins. The Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Capital face accusations of deep partisan efforts. Calls to clean up the corporation influence persist as Barney Murphy is urged to focus on state business.
The state political scene centers on farm counties Jefferson Story Franklin Hardin and Keokuk as the governor's majority nears 4000 in three counties. The state printer delays and a new leader E H English are mentioned as potential changes. The Courier urges farmers to verify facts about taxation and political influence during primaries and caucuses.
The Jacksonsville township Republican mass meeting condemns Edson Sewells and A H Markel for voting at the state convention against Cummins. They violated instructions from Chickasaw county caucus voters and undermined public trust. A copy of the resolution will be printed in a Chickasaw county newspaper.
The East Waterloo caucus backed Governor Cummins by denying Julian Richards, candidate for secretary of state, the right to name Blackhawk county’s delegation to the state convention. The Cummins faction argued public interest over private gain and instructed delegates only on core questions, mirroring prior actions in Union county. Richards’ supporters warn he must retire if not granted his county’s delegation.
In a White House statement President Roosevelt did not intervene in the Iowa governor contest and Secretary Shaw was not sent as his representative. Telegrams from Scott County GOP and a White House reply stress no presidential interference.
A county official weighs whether a main question candidate should remain on the ballot. The issue centers on eligibility and whether the candidate meets required criteria under local election law. Supporters urge inclusion while opponents push for disqualification based on policy grounds.
A Washington dispatch to the Chicago American reports Iowa's long serving Senator William B. Allison in failing health. Confined to his Portland apartment with kidney troubles he has scarcely attended sessions for six weeks. Observers fear his condition may be more serious than his aides admit.
Private secretary Loeb says President Roosevelt does not take sides in state Republican fights including Cummins vs Perkins in Iowa. He would back progressives if he looked in, but aims to stay out of local contests. Shaw’s trip was his own with Roosevelt's permission, not a White House directive. Living rooms to rent at 319 E Second Street.
Davenport reports Cummins swept Davenport primaries with 150 of 161 delegates pledged to him for the county convention. Perkins supporters were outvoted in three wards, while a rump Perkins caucus attempted to pack the Fifth ward. Delegations to the state convention are secured for Cummins.
Mrs. Hyatt disclaims credit for supervising armory decorations at the opening. She says she marked flags for return after the event, while decorations were placed by various helpers. Named contributors include Mrs. Lund, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Teed, and Company C members, with others aiding.
Miles Etta Mac Barkhuff wed Andrew MacGregor at the Barkhuff home three miles northwest of Elleworth on June 6 1906 at four o clock p m Rev W C Cole officiated The couple will reside in Algona where MacGregor is a mechanical engineer A large circle of friends wishes them blessings Nellie Boozell and Antone Cormaney married at the Boozell home on High Street Tuesday night The ceremony followed by a modest reception Miss Boozell and Mr Cormaney are described as esteemed by local families and church members
Mrs. Cormaney who taught in Hamilton county schools leaves teaching to start a new life. She and her family will establish a home on a farm three miles north of Blairsburg where friends wish them well.
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