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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
5
The liquor bill dies in the Senate while trading arguments on pharmacists and mulet laws. Horace Boies seeks the national party role amid a Boies silver fight, as lawmakers trim labor powers. Easter’s seditious Sicilian massacre reference contrasts with GOP gains in Des Moines Chicago and Dubuque elections.
The Vinton Eagle argues legislators are capable of finishing code deliberations and contends lawmakers deserve pay beyond expenses. It notes the 1873 code was tackled in a special session and supports adjourning on April 11 while urging the governor to call an extra session to consider and pass the new code.
The Cascade Cuvourier quotes a defiant stance by saloon operators who promise bold action against authorities if Sunday law violations continue. They declare they will publicly expose and attack the responsible parties and the town’s observance.
Barton Breach of Hopkinton used a sworn marriage license to wed his 14 year old daughter Lulu to William N Newkirk of Hopkinton, age 44. The Delaware county grand jury indicted him for perjury. he pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Tolerton to two years in the penitentiary.
The Twenty-Sixth Iowa General Assembly votes to adjourn at noon on Saturday April 11 after a 90 day session. Debates on liquor manufacture and woman suffrage fail, the code remains unfinished, and a special session is left to the governor's call.
In Texan Siftings humor short, a child quips that twenty four letters are not in it, prompting a playful exchange as the parent asks what is missing. The anecdote showcases light, period style wit from the era.
The March term of the district court adjourned after four weeks of continuous session Judge Wolf reported extensive business with many new cases. about half a dozen to be tried next term. Criminal entries include State v Carmichael guilty of assault and battery fined 100 dollars, State v Adama guilty fined 80 dollars, State v Boyd not guilty, others continued or dismissed. Civil filings show dismissals and continuances, guardian ad litem appointed, and new decrees in several matters.
Appraisers Robt Clark Isaac Rigby and D F Magee named to partition and sell with bond double the appraisement. Referees I Welker N C Stirton H D Smith to oversee sale. deeds approved for record. Referee fees listed. taxes on sold lands to be paid from proceeds. Attorneys fees awarded. Placed orders on various settled cases and alimony. George Eliot quote ends the item.
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