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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
5
The piece reflects on Captain Scott's death and the English reaction, noting pride in bravery and fairness. It contrasts Scott and Amundsen, praising Amundsen's modesty while urging him to honor Scott's sacrifice in his farewell of the polar journey. It emphasizes public desire for generous, heartfelt tribute.
A discussion argues against U S intervention in foreign wars unless American citizens are directly threatened while defending rights abroad. It then critiques a recent legislative debate over state university funding and board actions, blaming J B Weaver Jr and highlighting poor conduct by both sides in the assembly.
The passage recalls President Cleveland's veto of an immigration bill that would require language tests for immigrants seeking U.S. residency. The author argues such tests should apply to voters first, amid social democracy and direct popular sovereignty. The quip about bath-tub trust officers suggests a satirical jab at officials.
The National Cash Register Company officers and employees were found guilty on three counts each in a Sherman antitrust conspiracy trial lasting 60 days. The verdict condemns their methods of using patents to charge high prices and crush rivals, noting justice has overtaken those guilty of underhanded schemes.
A daylight bill banning saloon licenses passed the assembly and a crime for treating with liquor near home was recommended. The National Cash Register conspiracy trials resulted in heavy penalties, Judge Hollister fining the NCR president $5,000 and mandating a year in jail, with other defendants receiving three months to one year.
Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington honored Uncle Jos Cannon with a fine farewell banquet. Speakers praised him as a statesman while noting there is no active political fight and that the earlier coined term Cannonism is now forgotten and undefined.
A terse historical note recalls Kansas facing a confidence scam era under blue sky law amid expressions of paternal, experimental governance, reflecting states’ stance on investor protection and public trust.
The senate recommends passage of a state superintendent reform bill raising salary and making the office appointive with two thirds Senate approval. A school age measure moves from 16 to 16 with eighth grade exemption. the Perkins bill bans marriages in the industrial school or on parole without authority. The Widows of veterans bill covers admission to the soldiers home for those married before 1900. Smith primary bill shifts election to September. Insurance tax bills worry Iowa financiers over higher costs. Cosson law advances but is limited to local officers after constitutional concerns.
Des Moines Register urges the legislature to define the future work of three state educational institutions and guide the state board of education. The piece argues the legislature is as qualified as the board to decide and calls for decisive, final action amid ongoing controversy.
The article states Woodrow Wilson believes a capable governor can prepare for the presidency in twenty four hours. It highlights his view on readiness and the pace of political transition.
The report lists several deaths including L A North a freight engineer near Fair ax, Thomas Connolly near Edgewood, Iowans I Struble, J C Spencer and more. It also covers political contests in Fayette county Iowa with Belle Thorpe winning after a recount, Cedar Rapids post office factional intrigue, and bills seating Clem F Kimball. Additional items note Cascade railroad fundraising, C W Comstock bankruptcy, and obituaries for Mrs Sidonia Waller Hosford Floyd S Bowen.
The Washington Times reports uncertainty among Democratic voters about Gov. Wilson’s civil service personnel choices as he nears taking office. Rumors suggest he may reward merit and possibly retain non civil service staff, raising concern among long-excluded office seekers awaiting federal jobs.
President Wilson aims for a simple inauguration aligned with the opening of the local baseball season. The plan seeks minimal ceremony, tying national event to a civic pastime.
The New York Sun argues against William J. Bryan serving in any high cabinet role under President Wilson. It ridicules him for secretary of state and other posts, noting his lack of suitable experience, fitness, and military or diplomatic credentials. The piece lampoons the unlikely fit of Bryan to steer international relations or diplomacy, calling the idea inconceivable and detrimental to the republic.
The New York Evening Post questions Joseph R. Wilson brother of President elect Woodrow Wilson being named secretary of the senate. Tennessee Senator Lea asks if kinship should bar the post while critics say the appointment would provoke ill will and backbiting. The piece urges presidential brothers to refrain from seeking offices.
Multiple land and lot transfers recorded in Vasa Cronkbite and Maquoketa areas. Notices list buyers such as J Kelney Aletha Hanna E M Hanna to various heirs. William Norton to Henry Lampsen. John McMurrin to Citizens Savings Bank. W A Hogan sheriff to Ira Stimson. Susie V Bronstil to P H Olson. Emily Hoghea to L J Tenley. F A Hefner to Z B Hubbard. Harm Rickels to John and Mary Rickels. Amounts range from 1 to 8000 dollars across sections, townships, and parcels in Fairview Cronkbite Olin Rome Maquoketa and surrounding townships.
Mike McKeever will sell at public auction Friday afternoon February 21 starting at 1 o'clock at his residence near the brickyard. Items include 4 horses 300 bushels of corn farm machinery household goods and other articles. Colonel Waddick will cry the sale.
At Monticello sale starts 1 80 p m on Saturday March 1 offering twenty five horses and mares for farm use some mares in foal and three to four year old colts plus four mules two spans ages two three and four years old one span four years old broke. Also 5000 feet native lumber 2x4 2x6. FOR SALE home with 7 rooms furnace bath water 24 acres fruit trees cement sidewalks possession April 1. Mr and Mrs C W Brown
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat opinion reflects on how global rulers respond to heroism as a measure of racial ideas and social order. The piece discusses hubris and the notion of superiority and its portrayal in public discourse.
The Denver Republican remarks that while many items are affordable grades, the legislature is not among the inexpensive sectors and remains costly. It notes a contrast between ordinary goods and the burden of legislative costs in plain, concise prose.
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