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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
1
The editorial criticizes democracy and praises Republican prospects in Iowa. It questions Cummins as standard bearer, notes his protective tariff shift and Democratic leanings, and warns opposition may grow if he strays from platform. It ends urging voters to decide in the impending election.
The talk warns farmers about catalogue mail order houses seeking deposits with promises of six percent interest. It notes past farmer losses when similar schemes failed and argues such lenders lack secure credit, implying risk and advising to avoid borrowing from them.
The Iowa State College will conduct a school for road officers in road and bridge construction from August 13 to 18. Townships are urged to send trustees or road superintendents, and cities will send street commissioners. Twenty five dollars covers all expenses.
The State convention in Waterloo endorsed a tariff for revenue only, effectively supporting progressive free trade. With low prices, full employment, and thriving factories, voters are urged to avoid Democratic theories and keep current prosperity.
The Cascade Pioneer letter asks editors of the Manchester Press Anamosa Eureka and Monticello Express to slide on his cellar door citing a convention. We decline due to health details in the Charlie Baldwin testimonial for a patent medicine and his poor apparent condition making him unsuitable for a good play.
The piece claims England lacks a republican party to defend protection and operates free trade. It contrasts English and American systems, noting widespread poverty with twenty five paupers per one in the United States.
The passage purports to summarize a harsh editorial tone from Harvey Ingham's Register and Leader. It claims the editorials praised achieving harmony by forceful measures and demanded future obedience, implying ongoing coercive policy.
At the Waterloo state convention Claude R. Porter secured the gubernatorial nomination on the fourth ballot. The platform avoided the liquor issue but opposed monopolies and corporations. It favored 2 cent fare and joint rates, rejected discrimination, supported tariff reform, and criticized labor union interference. The Sioux City Tribune backs Cummins, while the state committee raised railway assessments by about four million dollars citing higher railroad earnings.
Mr. Bryan presses a long range challenge against national committeeman Sullivan of Illinois. Sullivan refuses to yield and retorts with firm, spirited replies, matching the charged confrontation with a man noted for public attention.
Mr Bryan delivered a severe kick to Committeeman Sullivan of Illinois but did not expel him. Sullivan retains control of the Chicago democracy and is poised to be influential at Peoria today. The passage notes Russia killed a parliament member over a broken promise and warns such behavior could push American legislators toward hiding.
Mr. FE. R. Moore of Amamoga won a narrow victory to become Democratic state committeeman for the Fifth district, beating Williamson of Grundy county. Democracy launched its campaign at Waterloo and anticipates a Waterloo ending in November. The tariff plank of the platform carries an Oyster Bay flavor.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Cummins long attacked the tariff causing party splits but later supported a standpat platform. Proponents claim tariff vindication and unity at the convention while critics warn of shifting positions. The piece laments the grandpatters securing a platform for their gubernatorial candidate despite not winning their man.
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues that decisive victory promotes harmony and cautions against compromise on core convictions. It says Iowa Republicans are now more united after a period of overt action, with results seen as conservative and party-aligned.
Wesley Shaffer, a 55 year old farmer near Viola Linn county, is charged with murdering his wife, Sarah Shaffer, by beating and choking. Coroner jury finds death caused by Shaffer, who was arrested in Marion after the brutal crime.
Dubuque Times notes the convention ended Democratic hopes for a chaotic fall in the Republican party. It asserts Democrats aimed to gain multiple districts and offices but were defeated by party discipline and Gov. Cumming's perceived popularity.
The Osceola County Board of Supervisors adopts steel and concrete bridges, citing lumber costs and long term savings. Statewide boards are following suit, favoring durable concrete construction where feasible.
The Burlington Hawkeye uses a menu card analogy to describe the Iowa Republican platform as items voters may choose. It suggests voters need not accept all provisions and may reject those they deem unfit while paying for what they consume.
Mr. Schoonover heals from a severe hand cut while new El lison residence on Booth street draws praise. Mr. and Mrs. Lull plan a Chicago hotel venture leaving Anamosa. Rumors swirl about C. A. N. sale to S. B. Howard and road bonds. County board notes discuss bridge location and earfish creek changes. Editorials note editorials in Iowa papers.
Democrats asked to contribute $1 each to cover $10,000 for entertaining Bryan on his return from Europe. Only $3 had been raised. Madison Square Garden boxes will be sold at $50 each to raise the money.
John Wesley, a farmer, cast a net in the Magno keta river near the Devil's Backbone above Manchester. A. M. Green, the fish detective, confiscated the net and fifteen trout as fines totaling 222.90 dollars levied by a justice of the peace.
Linn county and Second district republican conventions set for August dates. Davenport reports smallpox case. Cedar Rapids patient linked to Cedar Rapids exposure. Edna Adama graduates Volga City high school with perfect attendance for 12 years. Clinton democrats back Mark Walsh for Congress. Scott county democrats back George Baker. Charles Hess of Cedar Rapids suffers lightning strike injury. Illinois lineman Church narrowly escapes near an open switch on Illinois Central line at Dyersville. John Wheatman of Dyersville breaks same leg again due to wire on crutches. John Tess faints and sustains head wound loading hay near Farley. Upper Town Methodist conference to meet in Maquoketa October 3-8 with fiftieth anniversary program. Entertainment plan requires pastors to contribute salary-based fees.
W. K. Pearson announces his candidacy for county treasurer pending action by the Republican county convention. Anamosa, June 21, 1906.
Thos. G. Richardson declares his candidacy for county superintendent of schools, subject to action by the Republican county convention, dated June 4, 1906, in Wyoming.
H G Halsey announces candidacy for county recorder subject to the Republican county convention in Olin on May 21 1906.
A. Matthiessen announces candidacy for the office of sheriff of Jones County, subject to action by the Republican county convention. He signs the statement as a formal declaration of intent.
Date set by the Republican county convention for Jones County supervisor office action. J. B. Brownell of Wyoming Iowa announces May 28 as the pertinent date.
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