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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
5
Ohio and Kansas cyclones recalled destroy lives as party skirmishes heat up. Ex Gov Boies pushes free silver amid denunciations. Dobson enters race for secretary of state while Republicans seek renomination for county officers. Ambition and tensions rise over jail funding and county seat battles in Jackson and neighboring counties.
Democrats in Blackhawk County elect contesting delegates to the state convention. The party splits on the money issue with one delegation backing free silver and coins while the other repudiates both the craze and a distinguished fellow citizen.
Congressmen Cobb of Alabama, unseated last week, earned fame as the author of Where Am I At. His expression drew praise from supporters and mockery from foes who see slang as a shortcut in public discourse.
Fifty years ago Southern honor would have been vindicated by code now it is settled with a simple brawl in a committee room between two congressmen. Ink stands were thrown and some blood spilled as high blooded Southern democrats clashed in a public dispute.
In Linn County it is alleged that Alex Charles Col Clark and others will seek the selection of a hard money delegation to the state convention and they will be opposed by Judge Preston Ex congressman Hamilton and other free silver advocates The Gazette remains noncommittal but leans toward the free silver side due to its friendliness for Boies
Des Moines secured the nomination to host the Republican State Convention on July 15. Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Dubuque posed strong competition. A majority of Republicans outside Des Moines favored Cedar Rapids or Marshalltown as the venue. Rollin Wilson son of the late Senator James F Wilson served as temporary convention chairman.
Washington correspondents note Speaker Reed favors Bob Cousins and Cousins is often seen as escort to Reed’s charming daughter. Since Cousins Bayard speech, mammas of other pretty daughters have invited him to elite social events, while one correspondent adds that a man rising in status invites gossip but must not falter.
The article argues that teaching all boys to swim is outdated as river dangers rise with barefoot ventures and river crossings. It laments drownings among trained swimmers and cautions that swimming, while athletic and appealing, remains a dangerous skill in modern times.
Thousands of Grand Army men recall war days at Cedar Rapids as the State encampment gathers. They praise past service to the nation and urge pension officials to follow lawful evidence rather than caprice in granting benefits.
Harriet Munroe wrote an ode for the Columbian Exposition opening exercises. A publisher published the poem early and a federal court awarded the author a $5,000 judgment, affirmed on appeal, now before the Supreme Court. The case underscores respect for a woman’s moral rights and property in verse.
An editorial argues Congress avoids immigration limits to protect reelection and warns of rising pauper immigration. It cites Ward of the Immigration Restriction League and Dr. Joseph H. Senner, noting a 4,000 weekly Italian arrival to New York, with most arriving as unskilled day laborers and lacking sentences of destination or trade, seeking easier access.
Congressman Dolliver received the principal ovation at the Grant anniversary celebration in Tittsburg last Monday night.
The State Register notes opposition in the Fourth Seventh Ninth and Eleventh districts to incumbents Updegraff Hull Hager and Perkins while others like Curtis Lacey Dolliver Cousins Henderson Hepburn Clark and Berryhill enjoy strong or unchallenged support. It highlights incumbents Henderson and Hepburn as securely seated and remarks on anticipated retirement or re election in several districts.
A roundup of authors and publications in May magazines. References include Conan Doyle and writing rates, Mrs. Elizabeth Charles's death, Harper's Magazine reprints, Andrew Carnegie’s youth article, Ridgely’s Comedies of a Consulate, Dr Keen on Rontgen rays, and Lit tle’s Living Age selections with Kropotkin pieces and notes on The Age weekly reviews.
County Attorney Herrick visited on Monday to oversee the Smola liquor case from Oxford Junction. He pledged to enforce the law, and explained parties were kept in town to save costs rather than be sent to Anamosa or Monticello, which would incur higher expenses.
A humorous civic guide warns new riders about safety and etiquette. It lists many cautions from not riding on sidewalks or railroad tracks to proper gear, oiling, lighting, and avoiding risky tricks. It emphasizes prudence for women riders and patience in learning to ride.
The Iowa Capital contrasts Williams with Evangelist Hunt. Hunt, a former lawyer now drawing about 2,000 nightly attendees in Iowa Falls, preaches Jesus Christ. His revival methods resemble those of B Pay Mills, praised for positive influence on audiences and communities.
President Thwing of Western Reserve University estimates 300000 Americans have graduated from colleges and universities with about 150000 currently living.
The record timeline traces trotting marks from Dexter at 2:17 in 1867 to Barua’s 2:13 at Buffalo in 1878 and notes major horses like Goldsmith Maid, St. Julien, Maud, Sunol, Nancy Hanks, and Alix through a succession of speed milestones and ownerships.
Members of the house have ordered a second edition of 10,000 copies of Representative Cousins speech on Bayard. The copies will be distributed to all sections of the country.
The column notes Angelina has grown too large for her bloomers and cannot wear them. Her mother contemplates making a diy alteration so the garments can fit her younger sister Bue.
In April 1896 Boula was noted as pleased through the courtesy of Clerk Mc Queen who issued a series of Hoeenges entries including names such as H. GC. Bolken, FE. M. Beba, Orfan D. Molton, Alice A. Miller, Kilert Landkon, Hoston Ellis, BE. BE. Spencer, Mrs. M. Keefe, K. H. Thomas, Dora Gips, J. O'Neil, Mary M. Cashman, Sylvester Adams, Sarah Warner, Emma Woenger, TB. Hines, Ella M. Bellenup, Lafayette Smith, Fannile Meredith, B. D. Edwards, Annie E. Humble.
The record tallies numerous transfers including Benedict Mettler to Rosa and Sophia Mettler Jote in Monticello, D B Countryman to Joseph Shedeck in Wyormley, and Silas W Robbins to Phoaba Sommers in Fairview. Additional parcels pass between Dreibellels and Ortlund, Shaffer and James, Mary McKariand and Loudermilch, and many others across Wyomin, Madison, Greenfield, Anamosa, Oxford Junction, Rome, and Monticello with various lot numbers and sections. Values shown include sums like 20000 and 1000 alongside dates and subdivision names.
An advertisement touts an experienced hand offering to hatch eggs with an incubator. It questions why more youths aren’t opening operations across the country and notes that leghorn and other non setting breeds create chick hatchery opportunities. The practice provides revenue and helps move surplus eggs amid soft markets.
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