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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
5
Clarkson, Hepburn, Henderson and Gear named as delegates at large to the national convention. Quay dominates Pennsylvania backing to keep delegates united. Butter predicts silver as the campaign issue with Boies at the helm of free silver Democrats. Butler’s judgment criticized.
Local view states Monticello does not require an Allison club as every man in town is considered an Allison man and no missionary outreach is necessary.
Readers are warned of a surge in brutal crimes across the state. Reports describe alarming acts, unraveling social order as authorities scramble to confront alleged depravity and widespread insanity fueling violence.
In this state the traditional caucus system is praised for meeting party needs with less fuss over results. Voters and leaders say the old plan satisfies both parties in the region.
Governor Weyler declares all prisoners taken in action will be shot. He hopes enough will survive to establish a government the republic can recognize, while noting Spaniards have few friends among Anglo Saxons.
The Marshalltown T. A. argues for a law amendment to require notice to a debtor when an execution is about to be levied. It would aid debtors and hinder creditors seeking to collect judgments. Debtors are warned when sued and can settle by paying if property is at stake.
In recent weeks many inquiries arise about possible access to forfeited railroad land in O Brien County to be opened for homesteading. The paper notes settlers already on the land have priority, and advises against spending money chasing the issue, as they should be given the first chance to claim the parcels.
Town newspaper men mourn the death of Dr F McClelland aged sixty six of the Cedar Rapids Times. Nestor of the Fifth district editors and Linn county legislator at death, he served as assistant regimental surgeon in the rebellion before turning to journalism. A legislative committee attended his funeral last Sunday.
Prohibition advocates push resubmission of a prohibitory amendment while urging lawmakers to modify the malci law by striking the 65 percent clause and applying 50 percent to all counties and cities. The change would allow saloons in 50 counties where none exist.
State Register notes Hon. John Russell pioneer law maker and six year auditor of state, beloved Des Moines figure visiting with friends. The veteran Iowa citizen, over forty years resident, is praised as a father of republican principles guiding state government and remains in good health and high pride in Iowa.
A portrait of William Boyd Allison tracing his Scotch Irish family roots in Pennsylvania and Ohio, early schooling in Wooster and Meadville, law practice in Ashland, marriage to Anna Carter, and move to Iowa. It covers his Civil War service, entry into politics, ascent from the House Ways and Means to the Senate, and his role in tariff and finance legislation shaping Washington governance and Republican leadership ahead of the 1896 national convention.
A Herald column recalls campaign nights in Indianapolis hotels where eastern speakers faced rough hospitality from local leaders. General Slocum and General Hancock sparked furor with blunt remarks about Mr English, while Senator Voorhees vented about a difficult traveling companion.
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