Judge Archbold and the pressures of public life in Linn County
The piece argues a judge must avoid ties and sociability to preserve integrity and impartiality, citing Archbold as an example. It notes Linn County seeks an extra judge, discussing district boundaries, transport issues, and potential efficiencies. It also covers cabinet selection, a fire eater comment by Representative Sims, post parcels rules, and editorial views on small colleges and political factions.
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Archbold
Caesar
Linn County
Jones and Cedar
Sims
Tennessee
Wilson
Cannon
Map Makers Plan New Editions for Eastern Europe
A democratic county paper hails its senator and representative for a stout showing in Des Moines amid talk of Turcco Balkan peace efforts and upcoming edition plans for patrons displeased with progress.
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Europe
Des Moines
Frost Hit California Crops and Local Politics
Frost devastates southern California citrus with losses approaching 10 million dollars as half the region’s crops suffer damage. Weather records report record lows. Montana may see health board power over water pollution if funding passes. Other notes reference local sewage dumping, Carl Franke’s resignation, and a Nebraska vote on postmaster appointments.
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California
Weather Bureau
Hungry Democratic Appetite in Taft Appointments
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that democratic senators delay Taft administration appointments to force vacancies for a Democratic successor. It cites Cleveland and McKinley nomination records, noting Democratic hunger and accusing the party of obstructive tactics and public hardship from delayed vacancies.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Taft
Senate
Cleveland
McKinley
Supreme Court
Texas
Alabama
Carolinas
Against the Shankland Bill From the Vinton Eagle
The Vinton Eagle editors oppose the Shankland bill and any amendment to the current petition method. It defends petition signers rights and condemns boycotts while criticizing harsh treatment during petition drives.
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Shankland
The
Vinton Eagle
Mr. Taft at His Best
The Lincoln Journal argues Taft will gain leniency later due to his own calm attitude. It notes his humor about political setbacks and refusal to show anger or sadness, praising his buoyancy and balance as qualities that will sustain his standing.
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Mr. Taft
Taft
California Ads Still Attract Attention in Sioux City
A Sioux City Journal note observes California advertisements drawing reader interest, comparing their appeal to past campaigns and noting ongoing familiarity with West Coast promotions.
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Sioux City
California
Anamosa Fair dates set. Iowa deaths and trials noted
The Anamosa Fair Association fixed August 11 to 15 for the next exhibition. Notable deaths include Miss Alice Watters of Greeley aged 23 and Anna Maria Tuma aged 102 in Dubuque. Dr W J Suckow resigns from Davenport Edwards Congregational Church after three years.
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Anamosa Fair Association
Alice Watters
Greeley
Iowa
Dubuque Hospital
Anna Maria Tuma
Dubuque
St. Francis Home For
W. J. Suckow
Edwards’ Congregational Church
Davenport
Joseph N. Gibson
Maquokxeta
Milwaukee
Margaret Howard
Sigourney
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Sub-Committee On
Vinton
Marion
Jessie
Ruth Miller
Rasmus Miller
Ionia
Nashau
Bassett
Calmar
W. B. Scott
Anamosa
James Bolton
Christian Science Church
Anna Longshore
Waterloo
Vilkjahmr Stefansson
R. M. Anderson
Monticello January 1893 local notes and events calendar
Miss Nellie McConnon clerked at the post office and Miss Alberta Soetje studied at Lake Forest Illinois. Anna Wanachura died at 69 on the 14th. Elmer Hubbard returned from Nebraska and Western Iowa. Mr and Mrs Petcina welcomed their first child, a girl. Matt Noyes sworn in as county supervisor succeeding Henry George. N. A. Rice home west of town burned early in January. O. W. Hosford resigned as poor farm steward. Lew Peet of Anamosa elected to fill vacancy. Mrs J F Podhaski and Grace visited Milwaukee and returned home to Ed and Mrs Howard. Schneider & Co butchers sold 892 cattle in year. Robert C. Stirton married Agnes Russell Bourke in Cincinnati on the 25th at John Hay’s residence. H. F. Pierce from Adair County reports corn 27c and oats 25c per bushel. cows bring $20 each if excellent. Ida Ryan and Lewis Johnson wed at home of Ryan parents on the 4th. First seventeen days of January many mornings below zero. thirteen days between zero and 22 degrees below. Father McCormick failed to start a parochial school due to parish finances. A head end collision January 27 near Anamosa killed engineer John Graham and fireman Walter Clark. Graham from Cascade and Clark from Anamosa. County teachers meeting January 21 at Monticello high school with participants including Johanna Graf and others.
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Monticello
The
Express
Nellie McConnon
Alberta Soetje
Lake Forest
Ilinois
Anna Wanachura
L. Wanachura
Elmer Hubbard
Nebraska
Iowa
Matt Noyes
Henry George
N. A. Rice
O. W. Hosford
Lew Peet
Anamosa
J. F. Podhaski
Grace
Milwaukee
Ed Howard
Schhnider & Co
Robert C. Stirton
Agnes Russell Bourke
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Hay
H. F. Pierce
Adair County
Ida Ryan
Lewis Johnson
Marion
David Street
B. B. Ryan
Father McCormick
Milwaukee Road
John Graham
Walter EH. Clark
Graham
Cascade
Clark
Action Tricky Rather Than Honest Says Hopkinton Leader
The Hopkinton Leader criticizes Congress for violating the canal treaty and exempting coastwise shipping from tolls. It argues the exemption acts as a subsidy and questions Uncle Sam's veracity, urging Congress to back up or submit the dispute to the Hague tribunal.
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The
Hopkinton Leader
Progressive Congress
Sam
Hague Tribunal
Democrats Blunder Panama Canal Politics Spark Commentary
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues Democrats threaten partisan influence over the Panama Canal. The piece warns that critics who defend democracy’s limits may claim they were proven right if such interference continues.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Panama Canal
Governor Clarke to be inaugurated as new Iowa governor
The Legislature heard Governor B F Carroll's final message urging prison reform road improvements and state cap itol expansion He proposed a state sheriff to help investigations Clarke won with 1699 plurality and will be inaugurated at 2 30 pm this afternoon Edward H Cunningham of Buena Vista was elected speaker with George W Koontz Iowa City named floor leader Cunningham younger than 50 and a real estate agent
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B. F. Carroll
35Th General Assembly
George W. Clarke
Clarke
Iowa
San Francisco
Edward H. Cunningham
Buena Vista
George W. Koontz
Iowa City
Cunningham
Des Moines Dems Split as Van Lent Defies Patronage
W. J. Van Lent, a Des Moines district committee man, told the state central committee he would oppose patronage and opposed funding for a permanent capital HQ. He cited letters from 3465 men seeking jobs and said he would not recommend offices unless asked by proper authority. He questioned how much a candidate would contribute to the party in crisis. He denied pursuing office or money.
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Des Moines
Register
W. J. van Lent
State Central Committee
Central Committee
M. van Lent
van Lent
Fingerprint Bureaus Proposed for Crime Records
O C McClaughry warden of the Iowa state reformatory argues for state fingerprint bureaus. He says recordings of all convicted criminals and insane or feeble minded individuals would enable cross state exchanges, reducing mistaken identity to a one in 140 million. He notes low costs and ease of training for officers.
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Chicago Record Herald
O. O. McClaughbry
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Iowa
Fnger
Steer Clear of Luxuries Says H. C. Washington Post
The Post advises avoiding luxuries to ensure basic needs are met, emphasizing frugality as a path to financial stability. It frames necessity over excess and promotes prudent spending amid rising costs.
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H. C. of Washington Post
High School Notes Reports and Upcoming School Events
Reporter Joseph Locher notes exams next week and the second semester will introduce new studies. The gym plans advance and a new senior basketball team forms. Anamosa defeated Monticello 34 to 32 in a recent game, with Monticello to play here February 7. A Hopkinton Academy vs Monticello game is set for tomorrow night with the Monticello lineup listed and tickets at 25 cents.
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Joseph Locher
Marshall Hall
Moving Picture
Anamosa
Monticello
Hopkinton Academy
Monticello High School
Edwin Baker
Wallace Hollingsworth
William Kingsley
Thomas Kingsley
Herman Schneider
Monticello Council Approves Claims and Refunding Plan
Monticello Iowa council meets December 6 with five members present. They approve minutes, hear January treasurer report, and adopt a list of city claims across General and Water Funds. George Guyan resigns as street commissioner. Fred Zimmerman appointed in his place. Ordinance No. 446, paying claims if funds allow, is read and passed. A funding resolution authorizes ten 600 bonds to retire old debts. Meeting adjourns with Hoag and Koop signatures.
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Monticello
Arduser
Schneider
Ferring
Rockstad
Hicks
Bohliken
George Guyan
Fred Zimmerman
Iowa
Hook & Ladder Co
Mastin
Albert Meyer
HS Lee
Fred W Koop
Herman Miller
Leroy Clark
Tom Cassady
Fred Landman
Chris Dinklage
Water Works Fund
D Stanson
Monticello Electric Co
City of
Schnaider
E. E
Hoag
Fred W. Koop
Industry Kills More Men Than War
A quotation from Downey's History of Work Accident Indemnity in Iowa notes that U S industrial accidents kill and injure far more people annually than wars. The Sioux City Journal adds a snide remark about reactionary thermometers in a brief aside.
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United States
Downey
Iowa
State Historical Society of
Sioux
City Ji Journal
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Woodrow Wilson
Cedar Rapids Republican
Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora
New York
Elbertus
Munsey
State Board of Health
Maquoketa River
Carl Franke
Progressive State Committee
Franke
Crow
Eagle
Lincoln Journal
Neighborhood News
Johanna Graf
Nettie Sutherland
Margaret Young
May Scales
Jank McConnon
Kate Maurice
Nettie Sleeper
Grace Simnith
Hopkinton
Tom
Harry
Council Proceedings
Dhereas
Lowell State Bank
Tawa
Monticello State Bank
Jones County
Delaware County
Jowna
States
Lome Dee
Tol
Mio
H. M. Carpenter
S. Richardson
PF. F. Becker
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Voorhees Coal CO
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
H. C. Bohlken
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