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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
6
Sam Jones discovers a woman after his own heart in Mrs Nation. Professor Herron says capital killed Queen Victoria in a speech, giving little credit to old age. Republicans show little sentiment for the ship subsidy bill in Iowa from newspaper utterances.
Mrs Nation compares herself to George Washington noting she cannot tell a lie and admits using a hatchet in her act. The quip frames her as bold and unapologetic in her raid on the safetyhouse. Only her famous image and chosen weapon are highlighted.
Mr. Bryan's Commoner failed to match the sensation of Sheldon's Topeka effort and is expected to fade in influence soon.
The article reports Senator Titus stating he accepts the court's conclusions and resigns. It contemplates what might have occurred if he had not accepted the conclusions, implying potential political or legal repercussions were hypothetical.
Congressman Lacey believes neither Cummins nor Governor Shaw will seek the governorship. He notes Cummins understands the high cost of a campaign and Shaw has sentimental reasons against running, anticipating a potentially divisive race.
Following the queen’s funeral and related ceremonies, public focus shifts to the new king. Commentators assess his morals administrative ability and he relationship with royal family as it shapes the monarchy’s future.
Governor Leslie M. Shaw on Monday issued a signed statement declining to run for a third term. He cites political precedent, personal judgment, family wishes, and the people of Iowa’s kindness as factors guiding his decision not to be a candidate or permit the use of his name.
The supreme court orders an annual election this fall, signaling an early start to campaigns. Multiple candidates emerge for the governor post amid Cummins and anti Cummins tensions. The expected party clash centers in the Republican ranks with Cummins speculation stirring hostility.
A Cedar Rapids architect proposes changes to the Anamosa court room and clerk area including a ladies retreat but critics say the plan adds little value. The piece argues Jones County needs a new court house and asserts Monticello Center Junction and Wyoming could fund it in a day if Anamosa would back a county seat shift.
Judge E P Seeds of Manchester was appointed deputy auditor of the war department yesterday by President McKinley. The competent and industrious judge gains this recognition, and his Jones county friends rejoice at the honor.
Judge Dewey's ruling against the Titus amendment risks elevating him to the Supreme Court. Judge Hayes, who first found the prohibitory law unconstitutional, earned the moniker amendment killer and later entered Congress. If history repeats, Dewey could secure a higher judicial appointment.
Congressman Cousins receives a flood of requests to establish rural routes and protests arise when routes edge rival towns. Bernard Murphy suggests postoffice department control. Cousins personally handles many questions but relies on a system to manage the workload.
One hundred years after John Marshall was sworn in as Chief Justice the nation marked the anniversary with widespread observances. The article lauds Marshall as a jurist and statesman who shaped a liberal constitutional interpretation enabling a centralized national government.
Iowa rejects biennial elections as the supreme court voids Titus proposed amendment. Officers remain in office and elections proceed as before, with the court following the prohibitory amendments precedent. Public sentiment grows weary, and a new attempt may be made in the next legislature.
The state board of health reports nearly two hundred smallpox cases in the past month. The outbreak is widespread and not confined to any single locality.
The Jones County Teacher notes Onslow school acquires a new organ and John P. D. John joins Anamosa on February 20. Claude Byerly teaches Hazel Green. Rose Belknap’s birthday noted. Sr Scholastica reports good Temple Hill attendance and a ten member graduating class.
Farmers can refuse unwanted papers via postmaster notice and keep a written record. If the sender continues, the publisher cannot collect by law, and proof of proper refusal defeats claims. One case shows a delayed note overriding an expired subscription, causing dispute when payment stopped.
Fred Bort purchases the John Glant farm of 60 acres in Union township for 2200. Real estate notices are common in this section. H H Wheeless completes canvass for a third rural route from Hopkinton toward the Dubuque county line serving about 74 families. Petition sent to Washington for approval. expect delay due to department demand. The southwest Hopkinton route endorsed by Col Henderson and in postal department action.
Residents of Scotch Grove Township and Applegate report taxes exceeding 25 dollars each, with long lists of individuals and amounts due. The document enumerates names such as James veeeeeesseeeethh, Casper Arduser, Robt Carson, Win J Corbit, Isaac DeWitt, and many others, alongside their respective tax figures and township affiliations.
The report notes several smallpox cases near Lisbon as vaccinations increase statewide. In Harvey Tribune Citizens copy, Congregational church officers are listed J R Stillman Deacon and Mrs J R Stillman Deaconess. George Lawrence plans to return to Anamosa to resume law practice after Iowa City residence.
Mrs Geo Lathrop has been very sick for weeks and remains ill though slightly improved. Her many friends hope for a complete recovery soon.
An advertisement explains that consumption is lung destruction by a germ, likening it to mold on cheese, and claims killing the germ stops the damage. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing food that strengthens the body, urges a careful start, and offers free samples from Scott & Bowne in New York with 50c and 1.00 prices.
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