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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
6
The article notes disappointment with the income tax revenue and suggests Congress should cut exemptions or raise rates. It argues tariffs could be adjusted to raise revenue without abandoning the Democratic aim of tariff for revenue only, warning free trade features still burden farmers. The piece implies a political inevitability of unpopular changes.
Hast reports suggest eastern lines struggle with revenue and layoffs. Pennsylvania Railroad claims over 10 000 jobs cut and service reductions while New York Central cites about 25 000 dismissals since December. Public debate questions necessity versus political optics.
In South Dakota a Republican primary reshaped the field as Burke, bound to old line principles, defeats Senator Crawford who sought re endorsement. Crawford backed Roosevelt era reforms and the state ticket, but Burke retained party loyalty and a clear stance.
A noted split in the Iowa delegation appears as Republican members joined Democrat Kirkpatrick on the first Panama Canal toll rate test. The move is seen as politically risky yet honest in opposing a treaty violation and transcending party lines.
Thomas H. Mac Bride, professor of Botany, chosen as temporary president to succeed Bow man who resigned. Mac Bride served 35 years as professor at the university and has been popular with students, with a noted teaching tenure in Lenox Hopkinton. E M Carr to seek Democratic nomination for attorney general in Manchester. Carr is editor and owner of the Manchester Democrat for over 25 years.
Connolly delays on senatorial candidacy as Fred White joins pursuit. White, 70, faced a surgical operation yesterday and refuses Murphy's urging. Boss Moore’s nomination for U S marshal lingers in the senate amid doubt over grounds of its securing. Free trade blamed for Argentine corn imports and tango from the same country. Eastern press lampoons Vollmer’s verbose speech.
Secretary Oscar King cites Crawford defeat in South Dakota as proof the progressive Republican wing is weakening. Voters chose Charles H. Burke, a Cannon-Payne standard bearer, over Crawford amid charges of insufficient progressiveness and opposition to the party machine backed by Barnes and Penrose. More GOP moderates face similar penalties as the movement unfolds this fall.
The Sims bill to repeal the toll exemption clause in the Panama Canal Act passed the House 248 to 162. President urged repeal as treaty terms with England were seen as violated. Iowa members split. Kirkpatrick switched to support after earlier stance.
The Iowa Orphans Appeal notes longtime benefactor John McDonald of Center Junction Iowa gave fifty dollars annually. He pledged to support the work for life and to continue after, saying what I keep I Jose, and what I give away I save. The appeal cites his gift as strengthening endowment and stability for the American Home Finding association of Ottumwa.
In Cedar Rapids Louis Roth and council members win re election. Maquoketa prepares for a Grass comet press. Oxford Junction hotel to be rebuilt after fire. Fifty year old firm Hager Blish to retire. Iowa State Fair slated August 26 to September 4 with auto races. Post office at Oneida not sought due to civil service exams. Sand Spring robbery tied to Hopkinton youth Frank Jones sentenced to Fort Madison. Reverend Bollman farewell sermon at Oxford Junction. to move to Lincoln, Nebraska. Gymnasium and nurses home planned for State University costing 125000 and 50000 respectively. Bogus checks reported by Howard Morgan, 22, blond. Mrs. Cornelia Burch dies at Ulì aged 54. Professor Barry Gilbert resigns to join UC Berkeley. Sixty one Waterloo painters strike over wage rates. Linn county convention supports 25 percent tax assessment increase. Clayton Teeple tried for murder of Jesse Pickett at Maquoketa. Estate of John McDonald appraised at 350000. 200000 to relatives, 150000 to Monticello Bank for Jones county relief. Internal revenue staff shuffled to accommodate two Democrats. Democratic wins in Dyersville and Worthington mayoral races. Hopkinton close with J J Kirkwood. other local offices decided on citizen or socialist tickets.
William Rogers, longtime Whitewater township resident, died Saturday night March 21 at his son in law Daniel Dixon’s East Cascade home. The item notes local events, cattle sale prices, mutual insurance losses, and community updates including Hazel Wilson’s new job in Waterloo and social visits from Ralph W Thompson and Fayette residents.
Judge Ellison adjourned the March term sine die with Judge Treichler to preside May term. Listings include default judgments against S W Flaherty et al and garnishments for Davenport S B gar va Kettlesen, guardian petitions, accounts and new trials denied, various estates and guardianship actions, foreclosures, partitions, and final reports approved with distributions and deeds authorized.
The senior class staged Shakespeare’s As You Like It at the opera house last Friday to strong praise. Gross receipts reached 80. The troupe, guided by Miss Day, showcased solid acting led by George Waite as The Duke and Ludwig Rickels as Duke Frederick. Others included Edwin Baker Orlando De Bois Stewart Stahler Touchstone Ivan Steiner, Leo Locher Celia, Roy J Autremont Charles Marveball Hall LeBeau Mitchell Northrop Sylvins Ralph Lambert Gorin Thomas Kinpaley Jaques Ve Bois Mitchell Northrop Adam servant George Pond Dennis servant Ralph Lambert Proctor Wilkins Andrey Amelia Weir Rosalind Francesa Doyle Phoebe Burdena Wenger Ruth Young.
The public library reports new arrivals including Jameson Sacred and Legendary Art Fabre Life of The Fly Johnson Highways and Byways From St Lawrence to Virginia Banks The Bible and The Spade Hughan The Facta of Socialism Shackelton Unvisited Places of Old Europe Howells Familiar Spanish Travels Barnett T Tembarom Abbott White Linen Nurse Bryant Dominant Passion Grey Light of Western Stars Manners Peg O My Heart Schultz Sinopah The Indian Boy Perkins Trish Twins Barnett Sara Crewe Duncan Sonny Sahib Paine Campus Days Kipling Captains Courageous Pierce Harding of St Timothys Diz Merrylion Quirk Baby Elton The Quarter Back Hale Peterkin Papers. Mr and Mrs Henry J Banghart of Cascade were in town today.
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