13 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
1
In Des Moines a Republican caucus nominated W. H. Hunter of Belle Plaine for the Anamosa penitentiary wardenship. Madden, seeking a fourth term, was defeated on the first ballot after a long bid, with vote totals showing Hunter winning decisively over Madden and C. A. Wood of Nevada.
Drs Morris Jan 11 reports the Twenty Seventh General Assembly organized in formal session. Rep Funk won the speaker vote. Senate to be presided by Lt. Gov. Parrott until canvass. Milliman brings alert mind and lives with an empty sleeve. Ellison praised for eloquence. Warden race at Anamosa prison sees Madden facing rivals Hunter leading. Jones county factions push and protest against Madden. State board of control proposal gains support to streamline allocations and oversee seventeen institutions with eighty two boards in trust. Annexation talk noted with skepticism and caution over expanding United States territory.
Rumors say a special committee report on state institutions may critique the Anamosa penitentiary administration. The full report remains unfinished and will be released after the caucus. Lawmakers expect a brief session with little legislation and a general refusal to approve money appropriations.
A bill introduced in Congress last Saturday proposes paying $200 to James R. Wyrick of Jackson County Iowa for a mule supplied to the army in the late war. Critics say the move is like paying for a dead horse.
The Wyoming Journal marks its twenty seventh year of publication and expands from seven to eight columns. Editor Brother Chamberlain celebrates the milestone and hopes prosperity endures for the paper and party.
Governor L. M. Shaw will preside over a nonpartisan sound money convention in Indianapolis this month. The event honors Gov. Shaw and Iowa, highlighting pride in Iowa and its capable representatives.
Lawmakers face strong advice to reduce spending with a focus on a leaner session. The push centers on doing business efficiently and shortening the legislative period.
Mark Hanna secured a victory in the Ohio senatorial contest after a bitter fight. The ruthless campaigning and harsh tactics used by candidates seeking the office will mark Hanna’s election in political history.
The murderer Durrant has paid the penalty of his crime on the gallows. The public is relieved by the end of what investigators describe as the growing trend of professional dabbling in noted criminal trials.
Gov Shaw was inaugurated today in simple ceremonies aligned with Methodist traditions. The event reflected restraint and traditional values as Iowa welcomed its new leader.
Mr. Wm. Sutherland of Scotch Grove township has been elected to succeed Mr. T. H. Dunn of Wayne township as chairman of the board of supervisors.
Jones county Iowa Board of Supervisors meets January 8 1898 at Anamosa with all members present. Officers sworn in, new chairman elected, bonds approved, committees named, and bills audited with notes on bridges and treasurers' accounts.
W H Glick ends nine year term on the Anamosa board of supervisors as his term expired last Monday. He attended the meeting and returned home that evening having earned a popular reputation and a record worthy of pride.
Sam Dixon a veteran traveling salesman from Dubuque quits the road to retire in Mt. Holly North Carolina. He will manage lands and plantations and pursue a quieter private life. Friends in Cascade Courier regret the change and wish him success in his southern home.
A short reflective piece extols the simple power of a cheerful smile to influence daily life. It argues that smiling can ease trials, brighten interactions, and spread good by small, unworn looks, contrasting it with warlike, discontented expressions.
Last Saturday Nicholas Jaber sold his 200 acre farm in Cascade township to Wm Leytem of Butterfield for 10200 dollars or 51 dollars per acre. Leytem then sold his 109 acre Richland township farm to his brother Theodore for 48 dollars per acre. The Faber farm is described as among the best in the township and Leytem earned a fine property.
A stock broker who aided Layard in a Turkish loan defends his actions to Lord Palmerston. The broker swears Layard did not profit, while Palmerston notes the loan damaged Layard’s reputation and hoped he had earned money from it. The exchange reflects 19th century political finance concerns.
Public school teachers in San Francisco must join a state pension association under a new law. Each member pays one dollar monthly into the treasury and gains eligibility to retire after 30 years of service with an annuity of 600 dollars annually.
The Dubuque Telegraph urges readers to follow the currency question in detail during the 1898 congressional year. It touts its independence from combines and its commitment to reliable market and public affairs coverage. Subscriptions: daily 25 cents per month. semi weekly 1 dollar per year.
Mr Al Poure of Har ger & Bligh music house in Dubuque plans regular trips to Monticello and nearby areas to offer first class pianos and organs to shoppers.
J. H. Bacher & Co. markets a remedy claim to ease coughing with a fast acting formula. The brief promotional copy emphasizes rapid relief and convenience for users seeking swift results.
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