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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
3
Rev. Talmage argues for constant prayer for United States leaders amid fiscal and foreign policy crises. He cites past emergencies and warns against hostility to officials, urging charitable judgment and divine guidance to safeguard national welfare and prosperity.
A Ram's Horn line warns that heating a furnace to harm an enemy risks self harm or being thrown into the blaze, framed as a cautionary proverb about dangerous actions.
Special Correspondence Des Moines April 12. Iowa's new school code codifies common school laws, reorganizes districts into school townships and independent districts with varied board sizes, expands elections by ballot, and requires records of voters and ages. The bill also enables interdistrict contracts to educate deprived children and logistic rules for polling places. It also restores some executive council powers and references the Temple railroad amendment debate. The historical building project moves forward with a $25,000 appropriation and ongoing preservation.
Bob Kneebs of Sioux City was released from a Berlin prison after a nine month term for horse ringing plus a 1000 mark fine. He had gone to Europe three years ago with horses, campaigned in England, then moved to Germany where authorities convicted him. Credit was given for time served, and local friends in Sioux City funded the fine.
Judge Solmes in Des Moines drafts an opinion that would require every mulet saloon in Iowa to renew resolutions of consent, property owner bonds, and city approvals each year. Holmes supports the view, risking widespread violations under the prohibitory law, with a 20 day grace period to comply.
Iowa miners reach a summer wage scale of 70 cents after a Des Moines state convention. The gathering, mainly Polk county delegates, concludes no general strike will occur. State Mine Inspector Thomas notes railroads discriminatorily affect Iowa coal mines.
A Marshalltown grand jury indicted officers of the Equitable Produce and Stock Exchange and the Consolidated Produce and Stock Exchange of Chicago for running bucket shops in Iowa. Two local operators also indicted. The Civic Federation of Chicago led the investigation. the firms maintain 38 offices in the state and may be closed pending further action.
At Cedar Rapids meeting of Iowa Knights Templar grand officers it was decided to hold the annual conclave at Templar park Spirit Lake starting July 13. The next week the grand chapter of Iowa Royal Arch Masons will hold its convocation on the same grounds. The park buildings will be upgraded and the main hall remodeled. Hazlett Boys Sentenced in manslaughter case.
Des Moines reports confirm the Iowa Senate upheld capital punishment with eight votes to strike, while 24 opposed. The military bill passed, trimming governor staff to 20, adding a medical department, and applying merit-based staffing. Other actions included anti gambling and anti nepotism measures, and debates over railroad relief contracts and library funding.
Reports describe massive starvation in Jeling near China as last year’s crop failed. Gaelic advices warn of widespread death while relief efforts by officials, hindered by transport limits, struggle to supply rice to those in waterways districts and interior regions. Mortality mounts with each passing day.
In a saloon duel in St. Louis on April 1 John Swering ex central Republican committeeman of the Second ward died at the city hospital after midnight. Henry Erb ex deputy city marshal fired the fatal shot and is in jail claiming self defense. Bad blood over politics fueled the confrontation.
The Modern Woodmen national convention's executive committee lists speakers including ex President Warrison ex Governor Ifoard and Governor Drake among others. A major issue is whether to remove headquarters from Fulton, with likely approval of the 1895 convention action.
A grand jury in Marshalltown Iowa indicts the officers of Equitable Produce and Consolidated Produce and Stock Exchange of Chicago for running a bucket-shop in town under Iowa law. Two local operators are also indicted, the first such action in the state. The firms operate 38 offices in Iowa and may be shut down. The Civic Federation of Chicago backs the probe and prosecutions.
World figures include 51 000 breweries with 26000 in Germany and a world gold value near 3 billion dollars. US education grounds value 95.5 million. Atlantic steamers require 120 firemen for furnaces. London licensed houses total 7904 with hotels clubs and restaurants. Sugar outputs beet and cane total 8.765 million tons. expected consumption 7.35 million. Forest ties need 200 000 acres yearly for railroads. 15 000 000 ties at 0.35 each totaling 5 250 000 dollars.
Report from Chicago Times Telegram notes Republicans in the new House promptly advance the St Louis platform tariff plank. It cites bipartisan support from five Southern Democrats and urges Senate action on the Dingley bill, claiming the public demands a right settlement and rest.
Chicago Inter Ocean notes the Dingley tariff bill advances with substantial House approval amid calls for tariffs to rise swiftly. It highlights shifts among southern Democrats and populists supporting protection, while many fusionists abstain from opposing the measure.
A compilation of editorials and commentary from various papers on the Dingley tariff bill. Items discuss revenue effects, surplus, political stances of Bryan and Wilson, and anticipated Senate revisions. The docket notes mixed reactions and characterizes the measure as a rough draft awaiting refinement.
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