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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
1
The piece notes Roosevelt sparring with muckrakers and sketches a contentious gubenatorial race. It cites Cummins in his district, a Perkins delegation in Madison County, and local actions such as R. M. Marvin contesting a city clerk decision. Cascade Bank renews and expands capital. The San Francisco earthquake is downplayed as life losses were overstated.
Captain S W Rathbun of Marion remains in the field as a gubernatorial candidate and should receive Republican backing from Fifth district counties. Linn county plans a May 10 convention to secure him a solid delegation, with neighboring counties urged to show similar support. The piece also notes San Francisco order maintenance by military force, and critiques a reformer tied to Governor Cummins over a borrowed train pass during a campaign trip.
The Cumming papers tout early convention results favoring the governor's renomination, yet across 24 counties Cummins lost 37 delegate votes compared with 1901. Madison County, his home district's first primaries, saw a hard-fought fight with rail attorneys and delegates voting against reciprocity for the governor.
Widespread relief efforts emerge after a devastating fire in San Francisco. Government aid flows promptly, and both wealthy and modest citizens pledge funds. The piece also notes warnings from William F. Curtis about speculative investments in coffee and other plantations in Mexico.
Anamosa attorney F. O. Ellison, born 1853 in New York City and long a Jones county leader, is named as a Republican potential candidate for district judge subject to the Republican judicial convention. He has served as county attorney and in both house and senate, and was a presidential elector for Roosevelt.
The Cascade Pioneer condemns a Monticello Cummins meeting that allowed Democrats to dominate the event. It calls such participation undisciplined and accuses those Democrats of damaging the party’s reputation with the donkey brand.
Anamosa Journal reports that a gathering of Democrats occurred in Monticello last week in support of Cummins. The article notes it is not necessary for Democrats to back Cummins’ nomination.
Anamosa Eureka reports Elmer L. Rosencrans of Anamoga and Mary Repstein of Monticello were married by Rev. J. M. Deschamps on Wednesday evening April 18.
A brief aphorism notes that acquiring knowledge is simpler than erasing it from memory. The reflection underscores the lasting imprint of what is learned versus the ease of letting memories fade.
The column reports Marion high school defeating Tipton high school in a joint debate last Friday. It lists civic events including Linn county Republican delegates meeting May 10 in Marion, changes in school principals at Tama and Cresco, an engineering accident near Dubuque, a Cedar Falls graduation address on May 31, and several community updates across Iowa towns.
An editorial from the Cedar Rapids Republican endorses Captain S. W. Rathbun of Marion for governor in the August 1 convention. It notes possible county opposition, cites Rathbun as a principled, protectionist Republican aligned with Roosevelt era policy, and urges unity and loyal support from district counties.
An Atchison man recalls a Civil War question with a quip about two dogs fighting over a bone. The exchange uses humor to reflect on loyalty and conflict.
The writer recalls Cummins sweeping the Sixth district and predicts a return of sane republicanism in the Tenth. References to past GOP boosts in 1887 89 and 91, Polk County contests, and Horace Boies election outcomes. Emphasizes resilience of the Republican Party despite past defeats.
Des Moines Sunday Register and Leader to serialize a $150000 collection by twelve authors, six American women and six British men. First novel A Rock in the Baltic by Robert Barr debuts May 6, with monthly installments for a year, promising action and wide appeal across two continents.
The Maquoketa Fair Association voted to raise gate admission to 35 cents for adults. Nearby towns Marion Anamosa Monticello Fairfax Tipton and Town City are expected to follow due to higher costs for attractions. Multiple fairs statewide increased prices last year, forcing choices between higher gate fees or reduced attractions.
Cedar Rapids residents report 36 cases of smallpox in the pest house traced to a clerk from a store on a busy sale day. Supt. C. E. Buckley, longtime head of Anamosa schools, resigns his post after being reelected, with plans to seek work with a book firm due to health.
Will Whitney and Oscar Kent were boating above the dam on the Wapsie when the oar broke from the lock. The craft sank after going over the dam while the two clung to the boat. Oscar nearly reached rescuers at the wagon bridge but slipped away. Will was saved after fishermen extended lines. Both survived but endured icy waters and a harrowing ordeal.
The Mexican war veterans learn of pension increases from 12 to 20 dollars monthly, led by A. B. Wheeless. A runaway team damaged a windmill and harrow but harmed none. Mrs. Fred K. Best, Daisy Winsor, dies after childbirth. funeral in Hopkinton. Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Garvin suffer severe burns in a bonfire accident. Garvin smothers flames to save Keith. A kitchen safety tip urges filling kerosene cans with water.
A. Matthiessen announces self as candidate for Jones County Sheriff pending Republican county convention action.
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