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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
8
The piece suggests Des Moines politics shifting to a tough New York style where candidates lacking strong backing or resources struggle to enter the canvass. The commentary highlights DMM political dynamics and barriers to entry.
The railroad lobby failed to defeat a senate bill that gives communities the right to vote on taxes in aid of inter urban electric lines.
The Iowa legislature failed to abolish the days of grace for commercial paper last Friday. If no reconsideration occurs, debtors retain an extra three days to pay their obligations.
The Carroll Herald rejects the notion that the Ing ham incident results from Cumminsism or anti Cumminsism. Conversely the Iowa Capital, a Cummins organ, attributes the incident to Cumminsism.
Lafe Young criticizes machines in politics and asserts his paper The Capital serves two machines the Cummins and Hull machines. He roasts the Cummins machine for defeating Ingham for University regent and says a governor's word could have ended the opposition. He lectures Judge Prouty and aims to create a machine to replace another.
The Express criticizes Iowa statutes that burden external insurers while allowing weak out of state firms to enter. It argues Iowa should protect strong home institutions but condemns discrimination that lets many weak companies operate in Des Moines and across the state.
The Cedar Rapids debate over advertising spaces is debated by The Journal and Anamosa Eureka. The Journal argues local merchants rely on newspapers to reach customers and should support ad space, while the Eureka supports open access for outside trade.
Cedar County Bar Association met to oppose a proposed state bill splitting the 18th Judicial District. They argue Linn County would be removed leaving Cedar and Jones counties with one judge, causing delays, expenses, and possible improper restraining orders. A Des Moines protest committee was chosen.
The Des Moines Register outlines opposition to Wesley Elkins pardon and previews testimony to the penitentiaries and pardons committee. It notes Elkins was near 12 when he killed his parents, details alleged manipulation and threats in jail, and says arguments will be examined in committee hearings.
The Cascade Pioneer denounces the Telegraph-Herald for partisan bias and careless political rhetoric. It accuses the rival paper of vanity and conspiracy rather than constructive debate, likening current Democratic infighting in Dubuque County to Nero and Rome's fall.
The judiciary committee reports favorably on a bill prohibiting officers from receiving passes from railroad companies. Critics say the debate will reveal hypocrisy as members with railroad favors pretend to oppose the practice while maneuvering to defeat the measure with enough negative votes.
The Marion papers announce that the city has achieved freedom from smallpox, signaling an end to the outbreak and a return to normal public health conditions.
The article recounts the 1839 disappearance and death of Alfred Denison, a six year old boy, found after four days in slough grass about two miles from home. Neighbors conducted a multi-day search across prairie and timber with fire signals guiding hope, ending in burial without a minister. This marks the first recorded death and burial on Bowen's Prairie in the county.
The mayor states no current smallpox cases in town and advises caution with public gatherings. He suggests postponing events for about two weeks to be safe, as reported by the Wyoming Journal.
The Dubuque Telegraph brald notes Miss Daisy Deighton leads Iowa woman suffragists and is offended when a legislator uses the diminutive Daisy after he smoked a cigar during a private talk. The piece mocks the pet name and urges respect for a serious political leader like Minerva or Elizabeth.
The Ryan Reporter says Standard Lumber Co may rent a room and open a department store in Hopkinton, with a second lumber firm formed in Ryan seen as retaliation. J D Morgan and Thos Noonan were before insanity commissioners. Noonan deemed sane and sent to Independence hospital for treatment. George Greer, Tenox College winner, will speak at the state oratorical contest in Des Moines on February 28.
Judge M. J. Wade of Iowa City states he will not run again for district judge. He cites desire to pursue other public service avenues and will complete current duties before leaving office. Wade has served as district judge since 19XX and is known for stewardship and fairness.
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