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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
6
Town praises its junior senator elect Kenyon as a man of ability and conscience who will honestly represent Iowa in Washington. He pledges to be independent of party factions and will not dodge issues, even if it disappoints some constituents.
Ex-President Roosevelt’s latest tour draws local enthusiasm but lacks the wide attention seen during his Africa trip. He remains admired yet is no longer the unquestioned political oracle he once was, as leadership shifts from presidential to citizen roles.
The guarantee bank law in Oklahoma, once political leverage, has declined in popularity. Many national banks converted to state banks for the guarantee prestige, then shifted back as depositors stayed loyal and the guaranty became costly. Supporters fear the idea wanes as it loses traction nationwide.
The court’s interpretation of the Moon law ends saloons exceeding one per thousand residents from April 15 1909 to July 4 1909. The ruling affects river counties though Jones county appears unaffected. The decision aligns with the attorney general’s early opinion.
Citizens in border towns fear stray shells and bullets from Mexico as relations grow tense. Officials warn war is a last resort, while many residents seek safe shelter away from cross border fire until a decisive response is chosen.
Among the laws passed by the legislature are provisions increasing high school funding to 500 annually where a normal course is established. The measure authorizes life certificates for teachers with five years of service under a first class certificate, allows rural districts to pay tuition for pupils in out of district high schools, enables consolidation of independent districts, and raises the debt limit for school districts.
Representative Mann, leader of the Republican minority in the House, assigns Congressman Good to the appropriations committee.
Lieutenant Governor George W. Clarke announces a candidacy for governor on the Republican ticket at the June primaries. Reports say W. H. Berry of Indianola and O. B. Courtright of Waterloo, former state senators, also plan runs. A new road law aims to uniform enforcement for smoother travel season. King dragging becomes compulsory under the current law.
Judge J. H. Henderson is chosen for the new commerce counsel post in Iowa. He is a bright lawyer, has headed the state bar association, and served multiple terms on the district bench.
The article praises Senator Young for his five months in the two senates showing statesmanship and Iowan loyalty. It notes a budding reputation for a member of the recent legislature and mentions a new insurgent current in the Democratic House of Representatives.
Fort Dodge townsfolk resist needing booster club aid to secure offices. The piece laments James Whitcomb Riley losing hand use but notes his heart stays loyal. The new senator is praised for his cordial stance toward Taft.
The general assembly enacted a law establishing one mile road dragging districts in townships with April 1911 appointing a dragging superintendent. It sets district duties supervision, pay up to $2 50 daily, contracts limited to six miles, fifty cents per mile payment, annual one mill tax, and city expansion of provisions. Violations bring fines from 10 to 25 dollars and escalating amounts for successive offenses.
Sioux City Journal urges higher standards for public service and political leadership. It argues leaders must serve ideals, remain loyal to principles, and avoid personal loyalty at the expense of integrity. It calls for able, morally courageous men with self sacrifice to elevate governance.
Local notices report Mr and Mrs John Kirby celebrating their golden wedding at Farley and the Decorah post office cornerstone laid by Freemasons. Bellevue church dedication, local deaths including lawyer Samuel Scott and Prof Samuel Calvin, a major Epworth fire, rail and militia news, and community business ventures across Cedar Falls to Belle Plaine.
A diary entry from March 27 1911 aboard the Austro American line ship Martha Washington describes a voyage from New York toward the Mediterranean. The author notes large New York and Brooklyn parades on St Patrick’s Day, experiences at the Stock Exchange and Trinity Church, and reflections on faith and progress. The piece blends finance, religion, and travel lore while praising modern invention and historic landmarks.
The Dubuque Times-Journal notes Senator Kenyon backed Governor Perkina in 1906 and Senator Allison in 1908 while staying loyal to the late Senator Deliver as he joined the progressives. He supported income tax popular senator elections corrupt practices act and workers compensation in his assembly speech but avoided reciprocity with Canada.
A sample of measures considered by the legislature included temperance bills, bills to ease saloon burdens, a bank guaranty bill, a public utility bill, the Oregon plan for electing U S senators, employer liability, initiative and referendum, expanding the supreme court, and raising state officer salaries.
The Chinese government waited for a rising hair market before ordering millions to cut their cues, signaling a sweeping move tied to economic or social policy affecting large populations.
The Washington Times notes that missionary work is among the subjects Mr. Bryan can address when speaking by the card.
The Minneapolis Journal ponders if a Balkan uprising is timely, framing a discussion on regional tensions and potential conflicts without endorsing any stance.
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