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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1901

Page

5

John Downie and gubernatorial hints in Iowa capital talk

Discussions mention John Downie as a possible candidate for governor as Iowa capital activity attracts attention. Civically engaged voices comment on reforms at Avamosa courthouse site and Center Junction letters urge space for public views. George S. Perkins of Sioux City emerges as early Republican gubernatorial candidate with congressional and editorial prominence.

John Downie Iowa THE Express Avamosa Center -Junction

Cummins Declares Candidacy for Iowa Governor Nomination

Mr A B Cummins announces advisers persuaded him to seek the Republican nomination for Iowa governor. The conference backing the candidacy was as exclusive as the Savery banquet, suggesting potential lines of a year ago. Opposition cohesion could unite on a rival, possibly defeating the Des Moines candidate. Early in the game with many moves ahead on the political board.

A. B. Cummins Iowa Savery

Iowa anti saloon league backs state constabulary proposal

Mr. Abrams leads the Iowa anti saloon league urging a state law to appoint four gubernatorial enforcers to ensure liquor law compliance. Public support suggests locals oppose central enforcement and saloonkeepers risk harsher measures if they ignore the mulct law.

Abrams Anti-Saloon League of Iowa

Iowa Gubernatorial Prospects Spark Republican Clash

Gov Shaw declines renomination opening field for governor race with Perkins of Sioux City Cummins of Des Moines Sid Foster Des Moines announces bid Conger cables from Pekin to seek nomination Des Moines hosts a three way contest as state fights for a strong candidate Democrats may find humor but little relief in the struggle.

George S. Perkins Sioux City Sioux City Journal Congress Shaw Perkins Cummins Des Moines Polk County Sid Foster Iowa Foster Conger Pekin

Le Mars Politician Pursues Various Federal Posts

J A Sammis of Le Mars seeks a federal appointment after near misses in rail line and U S district attorney races. Rumor says he may shift to collector of internal revenue with an aim to replace Captain Patterson. critics warn against depose Paterson, praised for top work.

J. A. Sammis le Mars Col. Mowry U. S Internal Revenue Patterson Paterson

Warden Hunter Cleared in Anamosa Prison Probe

A Des Moines dispatch dated February 11 reports the state board of control exonerating Warden W A Hunter in the Anamosa penitentiary investigation. Dr Samuel Druet is censured for neglect and deception. other charges are unfounded. Hunter is declared guiltless.

Hunter Des Moines Board of Control Anamosa Penitentiary State Board of Control W. A. Hunter Samuel Druet Anamosa Shaw Druet Warden Hunter Dr. Druet Mr. Hunter

Cedar Rapids Names New Public Schools Superintendent

Professor J. J. McConnell of Iowa State University has been unanimously elected Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent at a salary of 2500 dollars yearly. He succeeds Professor T. J. Merrill who was paralyzed last fall and unable to return to work.

J. J. McConnell Iowa State University Cedar Rapids T. J. Merrill

Lincoln as a Lover in Yates Speech

Gov. Yates recounts Lincoln as bashful yet ardent in love. He courted Ann Rutledge Mary Owens Sarah Richard and Mary Todd, with strong devotion despite shyness. He confessed to Ann by the quilting bees and the quilt still bears uneven stitches of that era.

Gov. Yates Lincoln Ann Rutledge Mary Owens Sarah Richard Mary Todd Washington Menard

Perkins Candidacy Endorsed by Iowa Supporters

In the Burlington Hawkeye George D Perkins is praised as practical and honest with strong integrity candor and fidelity to duty He is presented as a governor material reflecting the ideal of competent public service Meanwhile McConnell Carter Wilson depart for Missouri with C P Joseph to survey mining sites for a proposed drill area in Hopkinton Leader.

Mr. Perkins Burlington Hawkeye George D. Perkins Congress Perkins Iowa J. S. McConnell S. P. Carter Prof. Wilson Missouri Kansas City C. P. Joseph Hopkinton

When a Star Looks Down A Mother’s Endless Care

A devotional poem recounts a mother’s tenderness from a babe at rest to a tear on her cheek. It links a child’s peace with a mother’s love and prayer, highlighting the sanctity of motherhood as dawn travels the sky.

Des Moines Hatchet Talk Exposes Nation Campaign Speech

Mrs Nation denounces saloon keepers as malicious and urges smashing saloons with hatchets in Des Moines. She defends the act as a religious fight against liquor and claims law protection while challenging preachers and officials.

Des Moines Topeka David Hell Kiowa Kansas

Probable Change in Pension Law Reported

The house committee on invalid pensions reports favorably a bill by Representative Calderhead of Kansas. It would grant an $80 per month pension to those already eligible for $12, for total blindness paralysis or other long disability requiring care, with income under $100 per year, effective from the date of application after passage.

House Committee On Calderhead Kansas

The Companionship of Children

A Commoner essay urges fathers to become companions to their children to regain sincerity and truth. It argues that interactions with young children teach wisdom, friendship, and genuine education, benefiting the parent as well as the child.

Des Moines Candidates Face Little Embarrassment

The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Des Moines launches with three candidates for state posts Governor Cummins Supreme Court Judge Bishop and Superintendent Jim Brenton. It jokes no embarrassment from multiple contenders in Des Moines.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Cummins Judge Bishop Supreme Court Jim” Brenton John Sullivan Iowa Education

Jones Co. S.8 Executive Committee Plans Anamosa Convention

The Jones County South 8 executive committee met at Center Junction on Friday February 1 to arrange the S.8 convention set for Anamosa March 27 28 A strong program is being prepared.

Jones Co. S. 8 Center Junction Anamosa

A Jellyfish Creed and Moral Reflections

A compact meditation on virtue and failure. It contrasts restraint with restless work and warns against hypocrisy in public life. It urges charity, measured pride, and living by conscience rather than outward approval. It likens moral strength to deep roots sustaining a tree.

Pan American Exposition to House 6000 Animals and Display Sculptures

Arrangements are made to accommodate 6,000 animals in the livestock department of the Pan American Exposition. In adorning the Exposition buildings, courts and fountains more than 125 original sculptured groups will be used.

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