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24 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 24, 1893
Page
1
Republicans favor local control over prohibition policy
The Republican stance shifts from absolute statewide prohibition toward allowing local options. The Express supports letting legislators decide and endorses methods to regulate liquor where enforcement is feasible. It argues a broad, temperance-minded GOP majority exists in Iowa and predicts a sweeping victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
General Assembly
Interior
Border
Tur Express
Prohibition Party
Iowa
Monticello Residents Seek Unconditional Sherman Bill Repeal
A large Monticello petition asks Congress to repeal the Sherman act purchasing clause. Major S. S. Farwell forwards the petition and states prevailing sentiment among farmers and laborers. He provides his own views and invites readers to respond if they disagree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Congressman Cousins
Major S. Ss. Farwell
Cousins
Major Farwell
U. S
Washington, D. C
S. S
R. G. Cousins
Farmers Favor Repeal of Sherman Purchasing Clause
The letter from McNartiCello Iowa dated Aug 22 1893 states that nine tenths of reading and thinking people in the district favor repealing the purchasing clause of the Sherman act without a substitute. They support maintaining silver as money with government power to a wide extent without harming confidence domestically or globally.
Repeal Sherman act buying clause urged to restore confidence
Farwell urges Iowa to repeal the purchasing clause of the Sherman act to halt silver purchases and stop the hoarding of $500,000,000 in hopes of restoring property values and business. He argues the panic harms farmers and merchants as silver prices and national policy affect local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States
Iowa
Farwell
Republicans Nominate Strong Des Moines Ticket for Governor
In Des Moines last week the Republicans named an excellent slate led by Frank D. Jackson. A self made attorney, Jackson has chaired the Royal Life Insurance firm and served twice as secretary of state. He is described as affable, earnest, and a gifted speaker likely to unite Republican energies across the state for a vigorous campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
Frank Jackson
State Agricultural College
Royal Life Insurance Company
State Senate
Republican Party
Congress Slow in Meeting President Goals and Sherman Clause
The piece argues Congress delays in enacting the president’s aims and calls for unconditional repeal of the Sherman antitrust purchasing clause to restore business confidence. It cautions reform won’t quickly lift a persistent business downturn and urges people to circulate hoarded funds through banks to ease the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Anamosa Journal backs Moore for fourth term amid convention opposition
The Anamosa Journal endorses Superintendent Moore for a fourth term, opposing Hogan and Rhodes who also seek fourth terms. Friends of Hogan and Rhodes refuse to back Moore’s renomination, and if Moore fails at the convention they expect his defeat. Moore has tried to distance himself from declaring Rhodes and Hogan as candidates. At last Saturday’s convention Anamosa backers were surprised by outside sentiment against Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Moore
Hogan
Rhodes
Anamosa
Contested Republican Nomination Dispatch Sparks Clash
The Dubuque Herald claims Frank Jackson did not send the dispatch accepting the nomination, alleging it was forged by Dr. Hutchins who read it at the convention. Hutchins presents a Western Union telegram manager affidavit and the original telegram to counter the Herald’s charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Frank Jackson
Hutchins
Western Union Telegraph Office
Des Moines
Herald
Miller’s Resignation Notions Emphasized At Camp Meeting
The Olin Recorder notes B. H. Miller resigned last Saturday with a meek expression. It says he spent the prior week at a camp meeting, which for some acts as a rejuvenator, but it did not lift his spirits or mood in his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Miller
Olin
Ben
Republicans in Iowa Platform Receive Wide Approval
The Iowa Republican platform is acceptable to locals with few objections to the liquor plank. Expressions of approval are numerous and emphatic, while any dissatisfaction has yet to become evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Iowa
Hepburn Criticized Over Sherman Buy Clause Stance
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa opposed repealing the Sherman purchasing clause and was said not to represent the temper or spirit of his party in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Iowa
Pension suspension ordered for Van Leuven cases
The commissioner of pensions announced the suspension of all pensions where Geo. M. Van Leuven served as attorney pending investigation into those cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Pensions
Geo. M. van Leuven
Democratic Convention Deliberations End In Quick Adjournment
At Monticello town hall last Saturday the Democratic county convention selected delegates for the state convention. F. M. Bishop was nominated for chairman amid a tobacco juice incident. L. H. Alexander named secretary. A three person credentials committee was appointed, with debate over delegate eligibility and representation. The central committee was formed but the gathering adjourned after procedural wrangling and minor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
F. M. Bishop
Greenfield Township
Bishop
L. ‘Tf. Alexander
S. W. Johnson
Wyoming
O. Freeman
Center Junction
Johnson
Freeman
Norton
Stratalek
Oxford Junction
Oxford
Peet
Fairview
Bob Norton
Tom Flannagan
Flannagan
B. H. Miller
R. A. Norton
John Denison
Clay
John A. Green
E. C. Holt
P. Washington
C. H. Monger
H. M. Carpenter
R. C. Stirton
John S. Welch
Harm Harrs
Wayne
Rome
G. J. Hakes
Greenfield
I’. M. Bishop
L. Thurston
R. M. Peet
John Conner
M. Noyes
N. Potter
Wm.’ Byerly
W. A. Cunningham
C. H
Murray
John. Stadtmuller
John McQuil
Pat Washington
Democratic state convention nominates ticket and liquor plank
Yesterday the Democratic state convention nominated a ticket with names for Governor Supreme Court and Superintendent. The platform calls for a licensed temperance law with a $500 annual license tax and local option. Delaware county votes favored a $40,000 Manchester courthouse while Mopkin ton Delhi Earlville and Sand Spring opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Manchester
Mopkinton
Delhi
Earlville
Sand Spring
Des Moines to greet incoming Iowa Governor Frank Jackson
Tomorrow evening Des Moines hosts a grand reception for incoming Iowa Governor Frank Jackson. Lafe Young will preside over the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jackson
Iowa
Des Moines
Lafe Young
Franklin Jackson defeats Faulkes in senate race memory
Fred Faulkes of the Cedar Rapids Gazette recalls losing to Frank Jackson for senate secretary in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Faulkes
The
Cedar Rapids
South Grabs 82 Committee Chairships in Democratic Zeiten
The regional breakdown shows the South obtaining 82 committee chairmanships while the North receives 28. Analysts note the South maintains influence under Democratic control and a strong regional advantage persists.
Democrats and third party prohibitionists form closer ties
A report notes a growing alignment between Democratic factions and prohibitionist third parties. The shift signals potential shifts in policy priorities and voting blocs ahead of upcoming ballots.
Senator Harlan Delivers Grand Speech at State Convention
Ex senator Harlan presents a broad speech at the Republican state convention outlining party goals and rallying delegates. He emphasizes unity, policy priorities, and electoral strategy while addressing the crowd and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
A Friendly Wasp Described Like a Good Samaritan
The article recounts a man fending off a buzzing wasp with a newspaper. The wasp falls from a window sill, appears dead, then revives as a second wasp nurses and drags the injured one away. The tale likens the acts to a medic aiding a wounded traveler and tending him to safety.
Five years ago Lord Randolph Churchill travels to Russia
A Secolo quotation recalls Lord Randolph Churchill's journey to Russia five years ago. A friend asked the purpose of the trip and he answered to get warms. He notes Russia's extreme cold and Russians' heatly precautions, praising mastery of heating in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Randolph Churchill
Russia
St. Petersburg
Secolo
National Salute and the Mystical Twenty-One Guns
The New York Sun discusses a national salute of twenty one guns as a perfect ceremonial tribute. It notes mystical origins for numbers three and seven and describes the salute as a near perfect homage to a sovereign or sovereign representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
A Farmer Boy at the Fair Describes Worlds at Large
A Jones County youth spends a week at the World's Fair and shares a broad view of exhibits from the Iowa state building to the Western and Eastern pavilions. He highlights the fisheries, the goldfish, the electricity and mining displays, the Australia mineral exhibit, and the varied national buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jones County
Mrs Express
Lown
Lowa
Arizona
New Mexico
U. S
Yin
Jong
Spottsylvania Court House
Interior Department
Patent Office
Lieut
Greely
Lieuts
Brainard
Lockwood
North Pole
Germany
Narion
Visiting the World’s Fair A Minster’s Practical Guide
Stoun M Corn of OnekloW Ohio explains how to navigate the Columbian Exposition efficiently. He notes grounds layout, east lake and west entrance landmarks, suggests pairs travel, and shares his travel costs from August 9 to 16 totaling about $1 for personal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalow
Stoun
M. Corn
Iowa Girls With Spears At Iowa State Fair
Spear drill by two Iowa State Agricultural College units will open Iowa celebrations on September 20 and 21. Gen Lincoln coaches the 3850 cadets, noted for expert movements. In two years past they impressed at Des Moines state fair with strong exhibition drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Lincoln
West Point
Des Moines
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Orin Freeman
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S. Hickman
Richland
W. G. Wales
Parson Potter
Ben Miller
J. L. Sheean
Democracy
Ccc
Alorace Bors
Libut
Baestow
Cleguet
R. Comminsstonnr
Com Bowman
Bo Iknoepeler
Boies
Crosar
Platforn
the Express
King's Cash Store
Monata
King’s Cash Store
Spears
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall
Remley & Brcanbrack
Jonox
M. W. Antenmox
B. WL
Thorn
Herrick & Hicks
Tvorneys
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Montioallo
Countion
Delaware
Jono and Linn
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Peles Block
Opera House
A. Miriok
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Monticallo
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A. Gibson Smith
M.D. C.M
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Geo, Inglis
M. D
Condon
Cedar Street
T. B. Kent
Ollice
Main Bt
Co. B
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D
Hicks & Ellers
Alfred Frey
W. Russell Wil Pry
Ayeussler
J.H. Lathrop
Town
Will
J. B. Smith
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