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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
1
A collage of opinions and remarks on political figures and events. Cites Mr. Carke of Dallas as speaker, critiques reformers harming the infirm and young, and comments on governor Cummins, Pan ama canal debates, and market cautions amid speculation.
State Auditor Carroll proposes allowing fraternal insurance associations to organize only under permanency guaranteed plans with known adequate rates. He warns that giving the auditor discretion to judge rate adequacy could favor old line companies and harm fraternal insurance goals. The fraternal groups urge their right to be heard on the issue.
Former congressman M J Wade of the second district says he will not seek congress or any office in 1906. His decision to stay out may trigger a new wave of Democratic aspirants but Dawson remains strong and well supported in the district.
The governor advocates uniform simple contracts to curb fraud and confusion in life insurance. He argues dozens of forms mislead policyholders and calls for an investigation to enable the assembly to act on this essential reform.
Des Moines capital attacks Governor Cummins claiming higher personal use of the contingent fund than predecessors. It compares Shaw and Cummins spending for traveling, printing, and office costs over several years with specific totals and trips cited.
Bur glars took six hundred railway tickets and a revolver from a Burlington depot in Dubuque. Roy Hull, who confessed to murdering Daniel Leary at Tama, was sentenced to life in prison. A. Ewing near Traer shot his hand hunting rabbits. Rev. A W Caul resigns as pastor of Manchester First Baptist after six years. Agnes Tlasson, five, badly burned left alone in Davenport. Dr Guy Ramsey in Iowa City injured by an interurban car. Q C Babcock donated 25000 to Upper Iowa University endowment fund. Butter contest winners named at Mason City. Upper Des Moines Editorial meeting to be held in Iowa City. Clarence F E Hardy awarded 8000 against the C R I P Railroad for blasting injuries. John May, 14, shot in the thigh when a hunting trip overturned a cutter. Burglars entered Sand Spring store by bore holes, stole merchandise. Cedar Rapids reports 100000 stock for Cereal Manufacturing Co and new local jobs. Seven towns reach 2000 population class. Rev D S Bartle to visit Holy Land in February funded by a Brooklyn donor. Prohibition enforcement discussions grow with Gov Cummins urged to sign strengthening measures. The governor emphasizes enforcing existing laws.
Jones county Iowa Board of Supervisors meets in Anamosa for the January 1906 session. New chairman D A Clay elected, committees named, and various financial and official reports approved.
Mrs. A J Stanley of Lincoln Kansas has been awarded $250 by a Boston firm for the best response to the query what constitutes success. Her essay says success is living well laughing often loved much earning respect of thoughtful men and affection of children and leaving the world better and more beautiful.
The piece advocates closing 1905 by settling all open accounts to know financial standing at LOG. It cites Larry Sinkey filing a damages claim against Jones county after a bridge accident last October for $3000 and notes Harry suffered a leg injury with slow recovery. It calls for regular bridge inspections to reduce costs and harm.
Mrs George Croot of Cass raised twenty three fowls from two hen turkeys and sold them for 52 50. The Woman's Relief Corps sent seven filled baskets to soldiers families on New Year s day. A reformatory at Anamos must be postponed while Fort Madison prison is to be built with indeterminate sentencing favored. J O Soule cashier of the Home Savings Bank jailed after 15 months for fraud and faces another indictment. he pled guilty in the first case.
Tom Freeman becomes the new conductor on No. 984 running Oxford to Calmar. Unclear whether he plans to move to the area. decision hinges on finding a change. Mies Gaace Everhart and Eldon Louis Kohl wed in Olin on January 1. They will reside on a farm near Mason City. Fayette resident Mr. Hayward sold Delmonico Hotel furniture to L Zeller after quick possession, and left town. No current manager for the business remains.
A Marion Register item warns merchants and farmers about a sham directory for rural rail routes. The con artist urges ads for his directory then sells the patron list to a mail order house. Call for vigilance against advertisers who push the fake directory.
Judge Wade states no interest in returning to the congressional race. He says private business demands his time and those with sufficient business should attend to their own affairs.
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