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17 Aug 1893
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Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1893
Page
1
Iowa Campaign and Federal Coinage Debate
The piece notes Iowa politics focused on bread over beer, a potential gold to silver ratio increase, and cautious county Democrats delaying nominating conventions until Republicans act. It mentions Cleveland’s health concerns, Stevenson as possible president, two major fires causing dozen deaths in Minneapolis and Chicago, Breckenridge leaning toward unlimited coinage, a seduction suit against him, and Democrats in Hub politics shaping Ike Austin’s Monticello-backed treasurer bid to appease Monticello loyalists.
Demoralized Board of Trade tale from Chicago
The piece notes B H Hutchinson of Chicago sold his board certificate for 900 after losing wealth and facing penniless times. It adds that the Democrats have effectively abandoned the fourth term idea, while Republicans must run anew against fresh candidates. Castle Grove signals Hogan steps down, backing H M Troy for County Superintendent amid mixed feelings from Hogan and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
B. H. Hutchinson
Chicago
Castle Grove
Hogan
H.M. Troy
Troy
Moore
Exposition Fire Shows Need for Fireproof Housing
The Exposition tragedy underscores danger of cheap garret rooms in fire traps. Officials urge travelers to seek ground floor units in sturdy frame or fireproof buildings after last Monday’s blaze destroyed several lives, a stark warning on lodging safety.
West squeezes currency as New York pays premium
The west drains eastern banks driving up New York currency premiums. Hoarding in safety vaults ends as four percent premium attracts cash. Rep J H Walker notes county prayers against Democratic promises risking ruin. New England industries prostrate and workers idle amid tariff fears and silver agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
New York
J. H. Walker
Massachusetts
New England
Fluctuation of silver as money basis cited by mint
The Treasury mint bureau issues a statement showing silver value from 1873 to July last. It details the silver dollar value from $0.988 in 1873 to $0.56025 in the later year, with ratios rising to 28.52 and a fine ounce value of $0.72037. Gold is noted as the basis of value for these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint Bureau of the Treasury
London
Ninth Iowa Infantry Reunion at Mari in September
The ninth Iowa infantry will hold a reunion at Mari on September 13 and 14 inviting all other regiments of the brigade to meet with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Iowa Infantry
Mari
Republican Convention Nominates Jackson for Governor
The Republican state convention named Frank D. Jackson as governor on the second ballot, with heavy support shifting from rivals and a near-unanimous backing after a fierce liquor plank debate. Warren S. Dungan won the lieutenant governorship, and the party also renewed nominations for railroad commissioner G. S. Robinson and state superintendent Henry Sabin. Debates over prohibition and pension policy dominated sessions, while postmaster appointments drew Portland-like friction as insiders pushed for replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harlan
Lawrence
Sioux City
Jackson
Young
Drake
Lyons
Ormsby
Torbert
Head
Harlan
Henderson
Coffin
S. M. Clark
Keokuk
Warrens. Dungan
Lucas County
J. W. Luke
Hampton County
G.S. Robinson
Buena Vista County
Republican Iowa Platform Emphasizes Tariff and Currency
The Iowa Republicans declare government by the people with aims to preserve liberty, safety, happiness and welfare. They critique Democratic claims about the McKinley tariff and silver policy, cite distress from pensions, bank failures, and wage declines, and advocate a sound, uniform currency with gold and silver as legal tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cleveland
Congress
United States
New World
James G. Blaine
Effect of Democratic Rule, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fall rhetoric claimed ruinous conditions and demand for change. The change arrived with a $2 billion drop in American securities value and widespread industrial shutdowns. Textile mills closed or curtailing, iron mines idle, plate glass factories paused, and pig iron output slashed. Wool and wheat prices sank, foreign trade worsened, capital tight, loans scarce, and unemployment rose beyond any post-\n panic level since 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
America
New England
Michigan
Jones County Bridge Work Headed by Cartwright
Anamosa Journal reports J W Cartwright has built multiple bridges across Jones County. He completed an 88 foot combination bridge over Silver Creek at Berlin's mill Castle Grove township and a 42 foot combination bridge over Wet creek at Stony Point near J D Poppe's place. He also built a 28 foot bridge over east Silver Creek near T J Kennedy's Castle Grove. Additionally a 32 foot platform bridge was finished over Klein creek in Monticello and a 50 foot combination bridge over Kitty Creek at the G W Lovell farm in Wayne. A 82 foot platform bridge near the old Mike Rick brewery in Anamosa was repaired and another bridge near Supervisors Osborn's district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
J. W. Cartwright
Silver Creek
Berlin’s Mill
Castle Grove
Wet Creek
Stony Point
J. D. Poppe
T. J. Kennedy
Supervisor Osborn
Klein Creek
Monticello
Supervisors Noyes
Kitty Creek
G. W. Lovell
Wayne
Supervisor Osborn's
Mike Rick
Ansmosa
Quite a Difference Bilger Cliff Rustler 1892 1893
The piece contrasts two periods with prices for wheat wool silver and labor wages, noting wheat at 1 dollar per bushel and wool at 20 cents, silver at 1.22 per ounce in 1892 and 60 cents per bushel wheat 10 cents per pound wool and 62 cents per ounce silver in 1893, and mentions labor shortages and a political question about voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Correspondent urges Jones County to visit the fair now
A Chicago World’s Fair correspondent advises Jones County readers on the 1893 exposition. He argues lodging is affordable near the grounds and rates are not exorbitant, noting cheap meals and easy travel, with warnings about water quality and crowds, plus stray anecdotes from the fair and a long anecdote about cider and temperance. The piece closes with plans for further notes if readers show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Exposition
David Sim
56Th Street
Ceylon
Totten's Little Tune on Sunspots and Finance
Lieutenant C A L Totten links sunspots to universal financial stress and the silver question as Congress plans extra sessions. He urges voters to judge lawmakers by deeds, warning that judgment is near and repentance is required for those resisting spiritual reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A L. Totten
Congress
Manasseh
Mrs Weir and Daughter Ida Visit Cascade
Mrs Weir and her daughter Ida are visiting Cascade for a short stay, enjoying local sights and hospitality during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Weir
Ida
Cascade
Priaulx Has No Family and Country's Press Doubts
Clinton Merald records a curious incident in Maquoketa where a local butcher offered the editor a ham for eight weeks of advertising. The editor refused delivery, carrying the sawdust stuffed canvas ham home after the offer caused seasickness. the item was intended as a sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priaulx
Clinton Merald
A. Maquoketa
Onyx Pseudonym for Elizabeth Stuart Ward Noted Writer
The article notes Elizabeth Stuart Ward used the nom de plume Onyx when starting publication. It mentions Mrs. Orme Wilson as the more entertaining sister and describes her as pretty, gracious, and charming. It highlights Jole esse, Mrs. Cruger's country seat, with the Umbra room featuring a brick floor, many windows, plants, divans, and hammocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onyx
Elizabeth Stuart Ward
Orme Wilson
Joleesse
Chicago Case Could Force Action Against Democratic Party
The Chicago platform may be forced to sue the Democratic Party for breach of promise, a development noted by The Washington Post as a potential political clash. The report highlights legal options and the possible implications for party commitments and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington Post
Chicago Platform
Democratic Party
Iowa Father's Joy Hearing of Lost Daughter Return
George McDonough of Ottumwa learns from Leavenworth Kansas that his four year old daughter, abducted six years ago as a Christmas yard playmate, is alive at an orphan asylum there. Unknown parties left her there months ago. she will soon be sent to Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Webster
Hamilton
Marshalltown
Cleveland
Washington
Dubuque
Hayes
J.J. Richardson
Bowman
Col. McIvor
Cedar Rapides
Rollin Clark
Keokuk
Col. N. L. Jackson
Grant
South
Horace
Yellow Jackets
Ottumwa
George McDonough
Leavenworth
Kaa
Kansas City
Kansas
Unclaimed Letters In Monticello Post Office
List of names Leonard Piepenbink George Burrack M W Herrick P M among unclaimed letters advertised August 15 1808 at Monticello town post office with remaining mail awaiting claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Leonard Piepenbink
George Burrack
M. W. Herrick
P. M
Good Housekeeping Tips From The Past
A list of household hacks includes mending torn books with white tissue, removing grease by salt and alcohol, sealing hinges with graphite, cleaning grain wood with cold tea, tossing pine cones on embers, cleaning rusty parts with wine spirits, heating grease under candles for stability, using chalk to clean jewelry, polishing glasses with newspapers, and using ox gall for carpet stains.
Emergency Rescue After Drowning Instruction Card
A public health note teaches basic drowning first aid. It urges gentle handling, avoiding shocks, placing the person on a board or incline, draining water from the mouth, using hot blankets and heat to revive, keeping warmth, applying breathing aid, and continuing efforts for up to two hours while seeking medical help. In summer, hot beach sand and blankets are advised for revival.
Schoolhouse Bid Proposals in Castle Grove District No 9
The undersigned will receive sealed bids for a new school house in District No 9, Castle Grove, Jones county, Iowa. Specifications are on file with Jay I Taude, secretary, at his Castle Grove office and at The Texp ies in Monticello. Bids accepted until noon August 25 1893. Lowest responsible bidder chosen. right to reject all bids reserved. Bonds required. Dated July 26 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Jones County
Iowa
Jay. I. Taude
Texpies
Monticello
Hokes Soliloquy in Cedar Rapids Republican
A poem in which the speaker, identifying as Smith calling himself Hoke, confesses delight in cutting a soldier’s pension. He recalls compelling Union veterans to retreat and claims the Confederates will prevail, claiming the rebels are now in the saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Smith
Hoke
Rebs
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Minneapolis
Breckenridge
Ike Austin
Frank D. Jackson
Benjamin Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
General Assembly
Jones County Bridge Work
Bilger
Cliff Rustler
Totten
Boston Globe
King’s Cash Store
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall
Remley & Brcanbrack
Attornnva
Animoss
Jonex County
M. W. Mionnox
B. I, Wroxs
Herrick & Hicks
A. Torndys
Law
Mont Anoullo
Donors Co
Laws
Dorbuyne
Delaware
Jonge and
Linn
Thair Care
Pontollee
J. W. Coxsee
Thorney
Jones and Linn
Monticello Onde
C.w
C. L. Lovell
Iankers
A. Miliok
A. Gibson Smith
Rt. A. Ricklets
Jight Cally
Cee, Inglis
M. D
Offee
Condon
Cedar Street
T. B. Kent
Manin &T
Center Junction
B. Rundle
Monticello Bank
Wm. J. Coughlan
D.D. S&s. Dmite
Hicks & Eilers
Alfred Frey
Dr. Hunter
Slyl
W. Russell
Hicussler
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Towa
J. B. Smith
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