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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
6
A reflective verse sequence questions legacy and meaning as a Weaver contemplates a life of art and creation. The piece contrasts hopeful acts like planting a tree and building a mansion with the uncertainty of who will perceive or inherit their fruits and beauty.
A worn wedding and debut gowns speak through a narrator garment about pride, neglect, and a life spent in closets. It recalls a girl’s coming out, the glitter of Delmonico balls, and the final repurposing as ordinary travel wear in Oklahoma. The piece contrasts beauty with obsolescence and longing for attention.
In a New Orleans home a dinner discussion on the woman question ends with a facetious remark about two preachers who say women are evil. A dignified reply declares women the salt of the earth, echoed by Aunt Susan referencing Lot’s wife, provoking laughter at the Bible’s line.
The piece argues for a clean split from silver advocates within the party, urging Republicans to reveal true loyalties and sever ties with free silver factions. It contends that separation would strengthen the GOP, especially in eastern and central states, and questions the impact of a united silver movement on national elections.
The piece contrasts protective tariff policy of the Republicans with the free trade approach of the Democrats from the McKinley act era to the present. It argues protection benefits the nation while free trade harms it, citing treasury deficits and a failed surplus despite the Wilson Gorman tariff act. It notes voter shifts toward protection amid economic distress and criticizes the free trade campaign as misleading.
The article argues that while committee reorganization gives Republicans procedural influence, they lack a senate majority and cannot pass major measures without Democratic and Populist cooperation. It predicts a future Republican majority but urges patience as the party works toward full control. The piece, from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, cautions readers not to assign sole responsibility to Republicans for the senate's actions.
The clashing editorials discuss tariff reform and its impact on farmers and industry. They note protection and prosperity link, and cite shifts in New Jersey voting patterns and Wilson Gorman law effects on food imports and luxuries.
John Barnes of near Rock Rapids convicted in a local justice court of stealing corn by leaving plugged ears near crib doors. The Des Moines River land grant investigation reports 626 applications, with indemnity rules, purchases, and title scenarios affecting settlements. A separate note recounts Mott Watson estate litigation and heirs in Jackson County, with administrator appointments and a large cash- and mortgage-based estate valued around 400000. Amos Jale dies in San Isemnaudino, Cal.
An 19th century digest notes workers abroad demanding fixed daily wages and criticizing servile conditions, while English traders protest German funded rations for Ashantee expedition. Vienna starts a blind library with 400 raised type volumes. London burglars are a single mastermind, unarrested due to legality. Claims on beef origins question Prime Scotch labeling and consumer detection.
Iowa Senate in Des Moines considers a bill granting the executive council power to accept gifts to public institutions and to contract governing them, aiming to enable a $100,000 bequest to the state university. Other actions include local option bills, temperance measures, and proposed constitutional amendments for women’s suffrage.
The Navy Department plans a 6.9 million rehabilitation of Annapolis Naval Academy. Aluminum failed in the Yarrow torpedo boat as water corroded the metal. British cruiser bids differ by only 1 percent. about 2.15 million per 11 000 ton vessel. A French Hussar rode 248 miles in 100 hours on a 12 year old horse, winning by an hour and 27 minutes. British promotion rules require under 26, sergeant rank, first class education, a clean record, and unmarried status.
Governor Drake suspends James W. Bagley’s sentence after Bagley and John Needs were convicted under the old prohibition law and fined $50 with costs. Needs remains jailed to serve his fine while Bagley’s conviction faced a challenge to its record.
Attorney General Remley and the veterans' attorneys filed notice of appeal at Marshalltown regarding the soldiers' home pension case. A final decision may take about a year. Pending ruling, the commandant will continue to withhold the excess pensions from the support fund as per Judge Hindman’s decision.
The Republican State Central Committee met in Des Moines and chose to hold the state convention on March 21 to name delegates to the national convention in St. Louis. One thousand one hundred forty delegates will attend, with 22 from Iowa’s congressional districts and four at large.
The state normal school at Cedar Indis requests 00,9000 from the state in addition to 80,500 permanent appropriation. Principal items include teachers 22,000 contingent fund 16,000 library 5,000 repairs 45,000 assembly room and chapel 25,00 chemical laboratory 6,000 boiler house and sewers 10,000.
A Wright County family expects relatives from the old country for a visit. The notice states Dirake will meet in Boston with a seam as funds have exhausted.
John Wesley Eling, a life prisoner at Anamosa Penitentiary, seeks executive clemency for the murder of his father and stepmother committed seven years ago. He has served six years and is now 17, likely the youngest crime convict in the United States serving a life sentence.
Ten medical students from Drake University were arrested on grave robbing charges at Saylorsville and County Poor Farm. Des Moines police say detectives failed to secure a confession, and the case remains under review in municipal court.
In September 1880 a Johnson lady had a pin removed from her ear area four inches above the ankle after a surgeon’s operation. Dubuque Malting’s new brewery cost $350,000 and is completed with first brew. Arthur Corner, age about 65, longtime state resident, dies in Drakeville. he led abolitionist efforts in southern Iowa. Webster City Driving Park club to meet Aug 1 2 and 3 with purses near $3,000. Upper Des Moines Editorial set for February 6 and 7 in Toone. state’s largest association. William T. Stuart, noted arson defendant, reconvicted after escape and retrial. David Brown, 92, dies on his Tidora farm. Judge Sloan rules on mulet law liquor-seller cases. Dubuque Sangerbund plans a hall at Shutaen Park for Northwest ern sangerfest next June. Yan Rider, Kent farmer, killed by a horse. Dry & Cast dies at 48 in Clinton. Vandervort implement Co of Sioux City faces $6,000 chattel mortgages. Charlie Ray, 3, fatally burned by matches. Chicago Great Western wreck near Waterloo. seven cars ditched. no injuries. Nelson Jule found dead under a fallen tree near Sabula. Sioux City ministerial group condemns sensational sermons. Tim Connors, 14, goes insane at Lyons and wounds his brother Patrick. insanity blamed on cigarette smoking. Farley Opera House block burned. loss $25,000. Julie Scott indicted at Burlington for betraying Mary Lewis captured at Chillicothe Mo. Plymouth County treasurer B Kirzbom suspected of $17,000 shortage.
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