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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
5
A broad summary notes Roosevelt's fight against trusts, tariff talk, and party realignments as Iowa figures weigh in. Judge Treichler may contest Miller's election. Tracy would contest all candidates. Republican shifts in Delaware county underscore prohibitionist strength amid an empty jail and no saloons.
The president’s message is strong and conservative urging Congress to scrutinize trusts that stifle competition. He cautions cautious tariff adjustments and warns against using free trade to regulate trusts. He specially advocates abolishing the tariff on anthracite coal.
The author argues against creating pension rolls for elderly government workers, claiming natural economic forces drive sufficient old age readiness. They criticize civil service rules as aiding extravagance and warn that pensioning would worsen management and encourage weakness, citing frugal families managing on about $300 yearly with careful wives supporting children.
A major blaze swept through a Monticello hardware firm causing extensive damage. Losses include a $15,000 stock and $7,000 building value with insurance covering about $10,500. Salvageable ledgers and accounts valued at $7,000 to $8,000 were saved. Firefighters battled hidden flames for hours before containment.
A major blaze at the Eastwood & Chase building in Saccone Onticello devastated the block, with $40,000 in damages. The fire, aided by neighboring Anamosa volunteers, gutted the brick structure and damaged adjacent properties while insurance covered many losses.
The Atlanta Journal notes that Mississippi bears appear to have roosevelt luck this time, implying an unexpected favorable outcome or turn in a situation described in the article.
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