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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
6
The article discusses opposition to statewide liquor prohibition and support for local enforcement through the mulct law, warning against weak enforcement. It also reports on a post office appropriation bill removing assistant postmasters and mentions Admiral Evans recounting Prince Henry’s visit and Germany’s submarine program.
The report notes many politicians in Terre Haute Indiana facing alleged election fraud arrests including a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. It suggests fraud may cross into Uncle Joe Cannon's district, influenced by papers promoting the guess.
Published reports show Democrats spent a quarter of a million dollars in elections to keep or win United States Senate seats, a figure seen as discouraging for ambitious poor men seeking office.
A Sioux City Journal correspondent notes a Carroll man’s life-long Masonic membership and asks at what age precocious Caryoll citizens reach the sublime degree of Mason.
Reading public learns of the serious illness of Gilbert K Chesterton, noted modern essayist, with the report tied to the London Illustrated News last issue. The item signals potential fatality and concerns among readers.
The Vinton Eagle accuses Commissioner Thorne of renegade actions and costly bills. It alleges he acts as a representative before the Interstate Commerce Commission for other states without clear authorization. The piece says he pursues larger railroad issues and may be paid for extraneous work, stirring friction with the executive council.
The Iowa State College technical service bureau estimates a 60 foot city lot road with oiling costs about 3.65 dollars per lot on a 265 foot street. Cleaning before oiling adds .30 to .50 per lot, oiling and sand cost about 2.00, oil about 1.00, sand .25, totaling 3.65 per lot per side.
The Iowa Anti-Saloon League reports February closings will reduce Iowa saloons to under 3600. Ida and Jackson counties join Clinton county in dry status with Maquoketa Delmar and Osceola towns now dry. Petitions withdrawn in Jackson county and other areas saw signatures challenged or petitions defeated as Clinton Delmar is cited as the state’s wettest area showing temperance gains.
The Philadelphia North American reproaches Speaker Clark for trying to curb applause in the prohibition debate, asking why he did not simply turn out the lights.
Chicago Evening Post quotes officials asserting that a sequence of planned assaults was circumvented. The report frames the defeat as a strategic withdrawal and highlights ongoing security measures in the city.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Mr Bryan’s forecast of lasting peace following the current conflict with a tongue in cheek remark about his batting average as a prophet being .013.
In Dubuque nine funerals were reported last Tuesday amid fifteen typhoid cases. Harold Dorrance a Town State College student died Sunday. Charles Murphy, twin brother of Louis Murphy, also falls ill. cases spread across nearby counties. A fire destroys West Dubuque’s St. Anthony’s school. $60,000 loss.
Pasadena News recounts Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Albrook celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary after moving from Mount Vernon to California. They were wed at Monticello, Iowa, in a snowy vow and hosted a reception December 28 at their new home, in bright California sun.
Governor Clark names Gardner Cowles publisher of the Des Moines Register to succeed James H. Trewin of Cedar Rapids on the state board of education after Trewin’s resignation last week.
The Fairfield Ledger notes Maurice Connolly appears to be the lone Iowa representative to abstain or avoid voting on prohibition. The report emphasizes his stance amid national pressure and contrasts his action with fellow legislators from the state.
Monticello High School tops Arlington High 28 to 20 in a see saw contest. Locher and Kingsley led Monticello with strong scoring while Flower and Hubbard fought hard for Arlington. Referee Morgan and timekeepers Clive and Brazelton officiated. scorers Murphy and Holly logged the game.
The American Contractor notes that 1906 brewery investments reached $14.58 million while 1913 drops under $3 million. In 1908 churches spent $5.63 million vs breweries, and 1913 churches led with $14.87 million. In early 1914 breweries totaled $429k against churches $4.39 million, helping explain Congress backing a prohibition amendment.
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph reports an arraignment where a man charged with stealing chickens pleads for no lawyer. The judge offers defense at no cost, but the defendant protests, wanting to enjoy the chickens himself.
The article portrays a clash between the president and Senate over post office appointments as an enduring example of political maneuvering and power plays in Washington.
The Pistrice Court Grind reports Judge Blukson discharged the jury earlier and set a busy next week with assignments including Eclipse Lumber Co. Turner et al. and Estate of William Wilson on Thursday January 7, plus Bricklay v Brickley Benedict v Hall and other matters through January 18. Late entries show bond amounts for Jones county supervisors fixed at 5000 each and multiple dismissals settlements and judgments across various cases including garnishments probate guardianship and trustee actions.
The article reports a brewing clash between Johnson and Iowa county farmers and authorities enforcing a stock quarantine. A George Hughes farm sale violated rulings, backed by about 150 farmers. Williamsburg meeting led by Hull urged organized resistance to the quarantine. Farmers demand reasonable rules and oppose countywide or distant restrictions, warning of uprisings and potential legal challenges if the quarantine persists until March.
The Crane Theatre presents an afternoon program of European war pictures on Saturday January 9. The event highlights wartime scenes and cinematic depictions for afternoon audiences.
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