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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
5
The Republican ticket lists W. B. Martin for Secretary of State B. F. Carroll Gilbert Gilbertson for Auditor and other state roles Charles W. Mullulan Scott M. Ladd Charles A. Bishop John Crockett W. W. Cornwall and KE A. Dawson for Railroad Commissioner with Robert G. Cousins as Fifth District Congressman candidate.
The piece mocks Mr Bryan for endless energy as a scold and contrasts Des Moines unfavorably with Clinton Iowa. It states Des Moines has cold blooded unavenged murders, undermining its reputation, while noting Roosevelt and Clinton in passing.
Three candidates are listed for the Republican congressional nomination in the Second district F W Ellis of Clinton W C Gregory of Maquoketa and Mr Hoffman of Muscatine Davenport may enter the field as a potential contender.
The piece notes ongoing division among Jones county Republicans over support for district court nominees. It questions why candidates should expect party votes in Jones when their base shows no obligation to back Republican judges.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes that district resolutions must be incisive clear and explicit and implies the editor seeks reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform rather than endorsing the young Boies as a candidate.
The United States Senate mourns the loss of Senator McMillan of Michigan a substantial and steady figure who valued dignity and conviction over fleeting approval. He was not flashy yet stood firm in his beliefs and duties.
Senator Platt derides the Iowa platform saying Republicans in Iowa have much of the national government and should handle Federal issues. He notes Iowa gains but asserts Iowa boys gain their advantages without Mr. Platt’s aid or influence.
Algona deposits 1000 dollars in a bank and asks Webster City to match the sum. The wager covers the outcome of a best of five baseball series between the two clubs. Players from both towns carry chips on their shoulders as fans observe orderly behavior.
Before adjournment of Congress Senator Gallinger delivered a prosperity speech with statistics on American deposits. A table shows the average per depositor credit in banks across the United States United Kingdom Russia Italy Prussia and other nations.
General Grenville M Dodge distances himself from claims of cruelty by Philippine soldiers. He notes Civil War reactions would not have drawn attention and recalls harsher charges against his corps dismissed by General Grant who said only the commander could judge campaign needs.
The Vinton Eagle reports the Fifth district mounted a hill climb then descended the slope in a simple marching sequence. No injuries or further details provided.
Col. Sorter, the congressional nominee, endorses the Kansas City declaration of principles as the Fourth district democrats propose to stand by Bryanism.
Edward the VIL is no more a king because of the pomp and middle age pregentry of the coronation ceremony, than he would have been with the simple taking of an oath. The author notes that a large portion of English people adore dress and parade, keeping spectacle prominent in kingly functions.
At a meeting of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in Dubuque last week resolutions urged pastors to keep their flock out of liquor traffic. Catholics were asked to sign remonstrances against licenses, cooperate with Protestants for temperance, withdraw patronage from Catholic periodicals with liquor ads, and support stricter Sabbath observance and less work and amusements on Sundays.
The Marion Register cites a The Express report showing Woodbury county's money and credits at 904,608 versus 1,733,612 in Jones county. It condemns wealthy individuals for undeclared loans and notes, warns of a day of reckoning, and calls for ending tax inequality affecting homeowners and businesses.
The Davenport Republican attacks the Democrats for insulting American soldiers, praising the GOP stance on soldiers in the Philippines, and urging readers to watch the Democratic state convention on September 3 to compare planks and draw conclusions.
An earnest advocate of Christian Science in Ohio pursued absent treatment for a lame man passing her house. After days of prayer his limp nearly disappeared, but he revealed with a chuckle that the improvement came after he had fixed his wooden leg the day before.
J. S. Hall of Monticello is in town today to evaluate the cost of installing a steam heating plant for the local public school building, according to the Wyoming Journal.
A full grown elephant can bear a load of three tons on its back. The fact highlights the animal’s strong carrying capacity and weight tolerance.
Diphtheria is prevalent at Waterloo with one death reported. The Olin city council imposes a $60 yearly license on bowling alleys. Davenport hosts the annual Town firemen tournament on September 2 4 and 5.
The account recalls the Jones County calf case that dragged on for 21 years involving Robert Johnson of Anamosa and others. Johnson faced indictments, demurrers, and multiple trials over stolen calves, with a final verdict in his favor for damages after extensive legal costs and social disruption.
Des Moines Register notes Missouri and Arkansas lead apple production with Benton Ark and Washington Ark counties among top 35 by tree counts. Ben Davis variety dominates, while Iowa lags in production though its apples excel in prize shows. The piece contrasts Western strength with familiar eastern varieties and ends with a remark on dog intelligence versus mongrels.
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