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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
5
The Express reports the prohibitory amendment failed in the house by 52 to 41 this morning. The defeat ends the bid to embed prohibition of liquor sales in the state constitution and signals strong senate opposition. Reconsideration by friends of the measure is unlikely given the margin.
Ex judge Carl F. Couch died at his Waterloo residence last Monday evening. He was described as an excellent gentleman with a statewide reputation.
The Democratic state convention to select delegates to the National convention will be held at Dubuque on May 20. Sam S Wright of Tipton will be temporary chairman.
Burlington Iowa the state’s oldest city will host a semi centennial celebration of Iowa statehood. The state will provide an appropriation of $10000 to aid the event.
Dubuque and Sioux City lawyers have resolved in favor of the present system of drawing jurymen. In the rural counties there is much dissatisfaction expressed with the law.
Some politicians push for a confrontation with Spain while Britain remains quiet. They accuse Madrid of provocations and threaten action, warning that another nation may soon strike at the Spaniards.
Congressman Cousins used a floor speech to lash at J Sterling Morton as applause from Republicans and Democrats filled the chamber. The scene highlighted the duty to defend the secretary of agriculture yet found no speaker to offer that defense.
The author argues the core code remains solid and advocate weeding out commission interpolations. They believe removing the commission’s additions will restore a good, condensed code and defend the code’s overall quality.
Bill Nye, noted for drolleries and original humor, died last week at his North Carolina home. The famed humorist attracted a wide, brief following, and his wit, built for the moment, may not endure. He often wrote against space, leaving sparkles of genuine humor scattered.
The Marshalltown Traveling Men's Republican club held a banquet for about 200 with toasts on Patriotism by Hon. John R. Burton Protection and Prosperity by W. C. McArthur Party Pride by Speakey W. R. Byers and The Nation by Gov. F. M. Drake All speakers attended except Governor Drake The Iowa congressional delegation sent greetings by telegram.
Senator Ellison spent the weekend in Anamosa reporting that the judiciary committee has little time for the new code. He says pending bills occupy most of its time and that revision cannot be ready for passage this term if current matters keep receiving attention.
Judge Rothrock announces he will not seek re nomination or re election to the supreme bench. His retirement is described as graceful and honorable, likely prompting many candidates to enter the race early. The piece contrasts his departure with harsher exits of other former associates and wishes him long life and contentment.
Six weeks into the Twenty sixth general assembly the code work proceeds slowly as committees in both chambers push bills. Senators debate the code amid calls to adopt commission amendments. Other actions include passage of Blanchard insurance bill and moves on the soldiers monument and banking measures.
A senate judiciary subcommittee led by Senators Carpenter and Carney prepared a substitute to change jury drawing rules in small versus large counties. The fraternal insurance bill, tied to Grimes vs Legion of Honor, was amended and seems poised to pass, requiring policies to attach applications and allowing audits and lawsuits.
On Friday Senator Blanchard's measure prohibiting combinations between insurance companies on rates and commissions passed the senate with little opposition.
Senator Carney's primary election bill failed in the senate with eleven votes for and twenty eight against. Senator Carpenter moved to reconsider seeking passage of a bill on the subject. House adjourned until Tuesday. senate met Saturday briefly due to slim attendance. Soldiers' monument appropriation stood at 159,781.79 with 126,905.01 expended leaving 32,876.78 on January 1, 1896. State auditor provided itemized expenditures in response to a house inquiry and the report was printed.
The senate passed Senator Hosper's bill prohibiting husbands from mortgaging exempt personal property without their wives consent. The measure is expected to become law.
The McArthur bill allocating Burling ton $10,000 for the semi-centennial and Des Moines $105,000 for a memorial hall has passed the house. Safe Young.
The report questions the feasibility of Nansen's North Pole voyage and hints at a later revelation identifying who attacked Billy Patterson.
Supt. W A Doron of Monti cello schools is chosen as a trustee of the State Normal School at Cedar Falls by the general assembly, marking a confident appointment for the institution.
National Butter and Cheese association meets in Cedar Rapids with strong turnout. J W Santeen wins 450 in a personal injury suit against Cedar Rapids Marion railway after a week trial. Maquoketa Excelsior marks 40th birthday with an anniversary edition. Clinton county woman wins 1400 against saloon keeper Hildebrandt for husband’s intoxicated drowning. Republicans nominate Brant for representative at Marion convention. Oxford Junction operators Dolezol and Smalley flee to Arkansas with bond for next term. Ex mayor Dando of Worthington declared insane in California. Mrs Amanda Eddy dies in Delhi in a kerosene fire at 70. Fire damages Vernon area properties. listed losses and insurers data.
Congress orders Morton to handle the annual seed distribution this year after last year’s refusal. A roast by Mr. Cousins lampoons the secretary, accusing him of usurping authority and defying laws and appropriations, asserting the secretary dominates Congress and the president.
The Des Moines March Midland Monthly announces features including The Cripple Creek Room full page town portrait and various illustrations. It profiles the Ladies of the Diplomatic Corps in Washington, the Lake Country of England, a Fiction Department, a Frank Calkins sketch, a tribute to Judge Wright by A B Cummins, Hold the Fort by Captain Adams, and Women’s Clubs in Nebraska by Mrs F B Tracy with many portraits.
Anamosa Eureka reports Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gillen are back in their old quarters while Mr. Fleming has departed for Maquoketa. The Gillens intend to run the hotel only until they can rent or sell the property.
A terse quotation attributed to Johnson praising a man who excels in grand undertakings and shows refinement in minor duties. The line highlights a blend of ambition and attention to detail, celebrating measured elegance in everyday actions.
Alfred EK reports from Hainan China on Nov 10 1895 describing eleven days in Ka Chek engaging with locals through street preaching book selling and shop renting. He details market crowds opium rooms friendly reception from shopkeepers and plans to continue native style living while pursuing gospel work amid regional unrest and official foreigner proclamations.
Richard Zacher presents a large assortment of Spring and Summer samples from top dealers on hand and can tailor very fine suits for less money than any tailor.
A profusely illustrated McClure's Magazine hit details kite making and flight with aerial photography weather reporting and potential wartime uses. Will Kil K Low contributes a chapter on century paintings and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps discusses expanding beyond magazine stories with twelve Sunday school books.
The Rankin meetings were continued in Olin for four or five nights and attracted many attendees. Luther Cartr aight and Charles Arthur spoke testimony that spurred the effort, and a large number of pledges were secured during the week from men taking a manly stand.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway expands Kansas City division with a reverse night train alongside the day service. Southbound arrival in Kansas City enables easy connections to southern and southwestern lines. A through sleeping car runs Savanna Cedar Rapids to Kansas City with meals on board. Agents offer further details.
The Semi-Weekly Times is offered as eight pages on Tuesday and four on Friday with sample copies mailed free for a month. Subscriptions include two market reports and weekly telegraphic and state news, plus sermons, serials, and short stories by eminent authors.
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