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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

5

Republican Ticket Names for State Offices

The slate lists W. B. Martin for Secretary of State, B F Carroll for Auditor, Gilbert Gilbertson for Clerk Supreme Court, John Crocker for Supreme Court Reporter, W W Cornwall for Supreme Court, and A Dawson for Railroad Commissioner.

Secretary of State W. B. Martin Auditor of State B.F. Carroll Gilbert Gilbertson Supreme Court John Crocker W. W. Cornwall

Republicans of Monticello Meet for Delegates

Monticello Republicans gather at City Hall on Saturday afternoon September 6 at 3 o clock to select 10 delegates to the county convention. P O Barcock chairs the central committee.

Monticello City P.O. Barcock

Elgin Creamery Failure Highlights Capital Limits

The article notes that insufficient capital doomed the Elgin creamery and cautions about overexpansion in business. It mentions William Hoffman, Republican nominee for Congress from the Second District, a German lawyer from Muscatine, and the district's confidence in his election. It also discusses Mr Schwab's ill health linked to heavy business pressure and a fast life.

Elgin William Hoffman Muscatine

Democrats split over Cleveland Bryan and Roosevelt in race

Editor Watterson says he would support Roosevelt between Cleveland and Roosevelt for the presidency. Many democrats share this view. Equal numbers favor Roosevelt over Bryan, and harmonizing with Cleveland or Bryan seems unlikely.

Watterson Cleveland Roosevelt Bryan

Apathy Mirrors Iowa Political Campaigns This Fall

Voters in Iowa face apathy as campaigns loom. Republicans feel secure with their overwhelming majority and expect any result to be acceptable. Democrats show no hope and remain inactive, lacking incentive to participate.

Iowa

Iowa Holds Political Supremacy Despite Merger Talk

An Iowa report argues the state maintains political dominance while eastern states push for a merger. An Ohio paper notes hopes for the vice presidential nod and says unity could compel nationwide approval if Iowa concedes.

Iowa Boss Platt Ohio

Dubuque Times Opposes Legislative Free Passes

The Dubuque Times argues against free passes for lawmakers urging Iowa to adopt anti pass legislation as in Wisconsin. It asserts corporate courtesies to legislators are improper gifts with bribery or blackmail implications and demand public accountability from corporations.

Dubuque Times Reself Iowa Wisconsin The Times

Elks treasurer flees with funds amid lodge timing critique

Comments critique the Grand Lodge of Elks treasurer who pocketed 16000 dollars, mocking the order's principle against land accumulation and wasteful spending. The piece notes coal mine owners pressuring public sentiment, while miners gain broad public support since arbitration began, suggesting owners want a prolonged strike to deplete stocks and raise prices.

Grand Lodge of Elks Order Pennsylvania

Republican mocks Chicago Chronicle over Iowa politics

The Cedar Rapids Republican lampoons the Chicago Chronicle for mislabeling Vic Dolliver as an Iowa senator while it notes Judge E. M. Carr edits the Manchester Press and clashes with the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald on the Kansas City platform. The piece rebuts the idea that Carr represents Republican utterances.

Cedar Rapids Republican Chicago Chronicle Iowa Vic’’ Dolliver Manchester Press E. M. Carr Dubuque Howard L. Rann

Democrats consider Malcolm Smith for congressional nomination

The district may nominate Malcolm Smith as their congress candidate. Smith is identified as a prohibitionist and chair of the state prohibition committee. The text argues the alliance between prohibitionists and proponent of easier liquor laws, noting past crossovers for political gain.

Malcolm Smith Congress Smith Prohibition State Central Committee Jones County

Iowa Republicans defend tariff plank and protection core

Secretary Wilson and Secretary Shaw echo the Iowa GOP stance on the shelter plank. The interview in Washington argues Iowa Republicans favor tariff revision only when it does not harm industry or revenue, seeking relief for select industries and trusts if it curbs unlawful power, while avoiding deficits.

Wilson Iowa Shaw Vermont Washington Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Barber Seen as Supervisor Candidate in Madison County

The Wyoming Journal urges H. P. Barber of Madison township as a candidate for county supervisor. The piece argues representation across quarters is essential, noting the southwestern quarter risks underrepresentation if Barber is not chosen. It stresses the need for even distribution of supervisors to oversee roads and bridges.

The Wyoming Journal H. P. Barber Madison Township Peet Fairview Greenfield Jackson Rome Barber Brainard

Location will Count in Wyoming Supervisor Contest

The Wyoming Journal argues Mr. Peet is fit for supervisor but favors broader county representation. It notes the board’s past spread and suggests Horace P. Barber of Madison township as an equally capable nominee to replace or join the current lineup.

Sigel Missouri Lincoln St. Louis Carthage Wilson’s Creek Grant P. Robinson Journal Wyoming Journal Peet Eureka Brainard Clay Hale Township Olin Dunn Anamosa Horace P. Barber Madison Township Barber

Local dealers urged to advertise to keep customers

The Anamosa Eureka and The Journal and the Eureka urge local merchants to advertise with liberality to keep business from drifting to itinerant and department-store order-takers, citing years of support from local dealers and promising no foreign ads if advertisers cooperate.

Anamosa Eureka Journal The Eureka

Dakota land boom warned by banker and reporter

A Marshalltown time Republican view notes a banker warning that the Dakota land boom may burst soon. The piece details crowded land offices and travel to the Dakotas, with lenders advising caution as speculators push prices beyond sustainable levels and last buyers risk losing value on quick flips.

Marshalltown Dakotas Iowa Dakota

COOH KOOOL JBOOTOD NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Local column blends memory quiz prompts with a string of rural Iowa news items. Highlights include marriages in Cass township, murder suspect captured in Muscatine, a new Manchester hotel project, and awards for the Carnegie library contract. Various accidents and drownings are noted along with county political nominations and upcoming fair circuits.

The Salt and Pepper of Life

A Syndicate Letter discusses marriage and the value of disputes in love. It argues that occasional tiffs and separations test devotion and deepen appreciation, comparing harmony to seasoning that enhances life and happiness. The writer suggests absence reveals a partner’s indispensability and the depth of affection.

Max O' Reill Syndicate

Shaw Poker Edict Targets Treasury Clerks

The Dubuque Telegraph Reraft reports Secretary Shaw bans drinking and gambling by treasury clerks. Employees addicted to gaming or intoxication must resign or reform, with the secretary setting a cleanup example for other departments.

Shaw Dubuque Treasury Department Treasury Secretary Department

The Long Way Home and a Family Row

A column from the New York Press offers wry commentary on marriage gender roles and social behavior. It suggests subtle hints about a woman's desires and notes men misdirect money between bars and church plates while joking about domestic schemes and mishaps.

New York Press

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