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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
5
The United States shows little excitement over possible war with Mexico. Citizens favor patience as Huerta’s insults and Marine flag issues are highlighted in President Wilson’s message. Most prefer avoiding war, with only a few newspapers pushing for stronger action.
The two Democratic candidates, Connolly and Meredith, are both men of means able to cover campaign costs. Connolly inherited wealth and may be lavish with funds. Meredith earned his money in a hustling business and could oversee disbursements prudently. The piece notes it is reassuring for campaign workers that these candidates have resources.
The notice marks the death anniversaries of William Shakespeare who died April 23, 1616, and William Wordsworth who died April 23, 1850. It notes upcoming events near the 300th Shakespeare death anniversary and discusses claimed birth anniversary with baptism date April 26.
The piece argues the tariff law fails as a revenue measure if government expenses rise with population. It cites a Treasury statement dated April 14 showing ordinary disbursements in 1914 exceed $30 million while 1913 revenue excess to date stands at about $9.27 million, highlighting fiscal imbalance.
Fort Dodge politics intensify as local attorney circulates a notice naming Judge Lee as governor candidate. Another city lawyer reportedly wrote to Democratic friends urging support for his partner Thomas in the race for supreme court judge, though Thomas appears largely unknown outside Fort Dodge.
Legitimate drama experiences impact from business and film industry growth. City playhouses convert to movie production and many actors sign with film studios. A re adjustment follows new conditions, pantomime cannot replace spoken art, and legitimate drama is expected to regain prominence after the craze subsides.
Arthur O. Savage of Adair joins the contest for senator just before petition deadline. Born in Prairieburg in 1870, he is now serving his second term. Supporters should not expect Cummins to withdraw easily.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that Congressman UConnolly was elected on a pledge to stand by the president and has kept that pledge. Friends of Sheriff Hogan question the fate of his pledged support amid distractions.
Jackson County faces difficulty in attracting men to run in primaries as interest in the nomination system wanes. The piece notes trouble in fielding candidates for top state and national offices and criticizes press sensationalism and yellow journalism agendas.
The New York mayor survived a near assassination when a deranged old crank with a concealed weapon wounded the mayor's companion. The incident is framed as a critique of personal liberty enabling such crimes.
Citizens back the president remaining opposed to war yet ready to stand by him if events force his involvement, pledging unity through potential crises.
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo asserts authority by demanding a salute from Huerta and hints that the Mexican butcher president should comply. Meanwhile Jack Dalton seems to abandon Maurice Connolly in the marshalship race and may not back him in the paper.
The article notes that free butter imports from global markets do not improve the size of the monthly cream check, contrasting with conditions a year ago and suggesting no positive impact from open imports this period.
The editorial argues the executive council set fair land valuations and reduced the state levy to match new assessments. It contends high taxes stem from local taxing boards ignoring the new assessment, not from the executive council or legislature. It criticizes newspapers for lacking frank coverage of taxation issues.
The Topeka Capital condemns the Democratic Party in Congress for undermining civil service reform. It argues favorable laws are outweighed by stealthy efforts to dismantle merit protections, predicting four years of damage that will erode government efficiency and negate decades of reform.
Wallace's Farmer highlights Denmark and New Zealand butter as top quality and uniform in color texture and flavor. It notes Danish cows yield more butter fat than the corn belt and credits breeders feeders milking and cooperative marketing for consistent standard quality.
The Atchison Globe states that the gay nightlife widely talked about is a sad sight to sober observers, highlighting moral concerns and public temperance.
Hopkinton chautauqua scheduled July 28 to August 1. Obituary notes include Thomas Davis of Central City who died at 58 from apoplexy, and Bruce Baldwin's body returned to Cascade for funeral services. Local figures: land agent R J Belt seeks congress on Progressive ticket. Dr O S Powell killed in auto train collision. W E Steele indicted for cheating. News across Clayton and surrounding counties covers bridges, politics, and local misfortunes.
Bruce L. Baldwin died at a St. Joseph hospital after long illnesses. A lifelong Typographical Union member, he was known as Circus Baldwin a famed printer and horse race writer. Born in Kentucky he worked in Cincinnati and abroad before joining Des Moines and Dubuque racing circles. His brother D. Baldwin published the Cascade Pioneer and his father I W Baldwin served in the Iowa legislature in 1884 1886 and 1894.
George Bemrose, a farmer south of Anamosa, is jailed on $1000 bond awaiting grand jury action at the May term after allegedly assaulting his wife with a weapon, fracturing her skull. His son disarmed him. the wife was taken to the Anamosa sanitarium.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald argues the sole issue is repudiation and that defeating Connolly in the senatorial primary would mean defeating the administration. It predicts opposition editorials claiming Hawkeye Democrats reject the man who backed Wilson on all proposals.
The Knoxville Journal notes a small group of bail moose leaders gathering in Des Moines seeking a ticket in the field. The piece quietly questions how many leaders exist versus followers in that party.
Real estate transfers recorded across Jones and neighboring counties list numerous transactions. Names include H S Richardson referee, I G Stambaugh, Charley Shipman, Sarah J Davidson, G F Faragher, O W Faragher, Gertrude Sones, Electa J Main, Harvey Fowler, Victoria Wilcox, J A Orris, Edward Malvihill, George A Lawrence, C W Faragher, J L Kaufman, Elizabeth Young, Ida Haun Kettlesen, Henry Eichhorn, Mary Brady, Charley O Hay, Raleigh Shoop, O W McMaster, Tabitha Fishwild, William Sleeth, Tillman Grapes, O C Wood, John Nowacheck, C C Wood, Laura Kooplot, Kate Kehoe, Frank Kehos, William Leonard, Nicholas Knapp, Oscar Soetie, Catherine A Soetije, Chauncey Robinson, Maranda Gearhart, Nettie M Boots, Alice Ralston, James Remington, Harlan Miller, J F Brown, Molasa A Sackrider, EB Hanna, Robert McNally, Kathryn A Momeny, Lucy A Sanborn, City of Monticello, Hall Manufacturing Co, Asa D Lyon, C F Mitchell, Eliza H Potter, C D Larkey, Arthur B Eldred, Guy J Church, John L Prouty, Joseph N Eby, J L Prouty, Charles A Sutherland, and others, with varied parcels and prices ranging from 1 to 24,000 dollars.
A collection of concise sayings on ignorance happiness and love. It jokes that bliss comes from not knowing others views and notes that hesitation leads to marriage. It quips that early love seems lasting while later wisdom harms happiness and that money matters more when brevity fails in finance.
Bernard Murphy of Vinton asks in a letter to the Des Moines Register whether Democratic senatorial candidate E. T. Meredith belongs to Des Moines' Grant club and, if so, why. The correspondent says the matter will be watched with interest by Representative Connolly and allies.
US forces completed the capture and siege of Vera Cruz after marines suffer six dead and thirty wounded. Huerta fails to salute the flag, prompting President Wilson to seek congressional authority for retaliation. 3,000 marines now hold Vera Cruz as tensions rise with Mexican factions.
The Express records April events in Monticello and nearby: Fred Richenbach sold boots at 2.50 per pair. James T. Calkina died aged 49 of cancer on the 30th. I J Podhaski planned a brick harness business building. Mr and Mrs D A Whiting marked their tenth wedding anniversary. J W McMeans began work on a brick house for George Stabler. A W Gee and Miss Cynthia De Long wed on the 17th. The Weir family returned after four years. E Marvin launched Crescent Creamery Co with a line of creameries. Miss Alfa Campbell summoned home by her father's death. A baby boy born to G W Hunt, editor of the Monticello paper then the Jones County Liberal. The paper sought a non smoking hard working printer not yet found. Dr Moses Perley died April 7 in Delaware County at 74. Monticello high school graduates were Kate Chandler Mamie Crocker Kate Barnhill Nona Birdsall and H A L Bigley. Petitions circulated to move the county seat from Anamosa to Wyoming, with M R Gurney D F Magee leading 500 signatures. remonstrants led by A H Marvin and D T Gardner gathered many earlier signers.
A compact exhortation urges lending support to the tempted and those in shadow. It calls attention to students, misjudged souls, the poor, and youths facing cold homes and discouraging surroundings, stressing compassion for all, including prodigal siblings.
The Iowa National Guard can furnish about 3,000 fighting men on six hours notice, ready to deploy at short notice for national emergencies or military duty.
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