Progressive caucus backlash and federal overreach debate
A Iowa clash over minority primaries and federal regulation of state affairs is described with editorials criticizing caucus secrecy and urging state autonomy. Mentioned are Des Moines Register and Leader, Cedar Rapids Republican, Governor Hughes, and the Charles City mob arrest reward offers.
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Des Moines
Republican Legislative Caucus
Register and Leader
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Leader
Charles City
James Cullen
Did Wade Do It From the Cedar Rapids Republics
The report questions whether Judge Wade acted under dictation or ordinary self interest in his recent actions. It notes wealth and influence as factors, mentions advocacy characters, and references a letter to Bryan. The piece also touches on local banking news and community notices amid broader political commentary.
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Wade
Cedar Rapids
Nalimittee
Vinings Bryan
Tadvanged
Legislature convenes in Des Moines with swift organization
In Des Moines last Monday the Legislature organized quickly. Speaker N E Kendall was elected, and the Governor delivered his biennial message proposing reforms from indeterminate sentencing to a statewide primary and campaign finance disclosure, plus civil service, anti lobbyist measures, and various state policy updates.
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Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Anamosa
State Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Iowa
Congressional Employers
Congress
Teachers Poised to Reject New State Exams
Boone county superintendent says eighty percent of teachers fail the new state exam, arguing it poorly fits grade levels taught. He warns protests in Scott county may grow next summer if the commission does not modify the scheme, criticizing demands for high algebra and physics standards where they are not taught.
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W. T. Foster
Washington Weather
Burlington Hawkeye
Boone County
Scott County
Print in prisons affront to free workers says Cedar Rapids paper
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues against state printing in penitentiaries. It calls it insulting to law abiding printers and insists convicts should not compete with free labor. The piece urges giving honest printers a fair chance and rejects the notion that convicts are equal to or superior to law abiding workers.
Local Briefs Highlight Accidents and Deaths Across Counties
Seven pneumonia cases in Strawberry Point. Vinton Booster club raises 35000 for a 14 mile road to Milwaukee railway. Cedar county lawyer E M Brink dies aged. Tama farmer John Weaver killed by Milwaukee road train crossing. Olin Recorder editor A A Cole parodies as Arthur Bates in home theater. Otter Creek man Pays 210 for eight quails. Clinton ministers plan revival with Gypsy Smith to lead 13 evenings. Anamosa prison inmate Davy Martin dies aged 80+. Four Delaware county men injured in gasoline saw accident near Petersburg. West Branch farmer John Hirst killed by a falling tree. Dubuque Times cites liquor revenue issues in Dubuque County. Edgewood boy shot in the head. recovery hoped. Margaret Sullivan dies in Dubuque shack. children beg nickels for bread. Rev Father G F Luehrsman will contest will. housekeeper Anna Lassen executrix. Burlington fire attempt at Dr J N Patterson’s house. incendiary oil rags found. Jones county sees historic hang in 1860 recall. Delhi. Monticello area items from January 1877: Palmer house sale, pork price jump, weddings, and local society notes. Death of Selim Worster near Langworthy. long-time Jones County resident. Tobias Tobiansen of Wayne township dies. 850 acres, married Antke Behrends. funeral set.
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Vinton
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E. M. Brink
Cedar County
John Weaver
Tama County
Milwaukee Road
A. A. Cole
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Arthur Bates
Nic Toussaint
Otter Creek
Dubuque
Clinton
Smith
Chicago
Davy Martin
Anamosa Penitentiary
Jeff Davis
Delaware County
William Althoff
John Wessels
Andrew
Lewis Koelker
Petersburg
John Hirst
West Branch
Margaret Sullivan
G. F. Luehrsman
la Motte
Anna Lassen
Luehrsman
Dyersville
Jackson County
Burlington
J. N. Patterson
Civic League
League
Patterson
Jones County
N. A. Johnson
Delhi
Johnson
Andrew Otsland
Court House
Manchester
Selim Worster
Langworthy
Worster
Swanzey
New Hampshire
Lucy
Ripley
Winchester
M. A. Breed
Congregational Church of
Monticello
George C. Worster
Ottosen
Iowa
John M. Worster
Neosho
Rapids
Kansas
Waldo A. Worster
Fort Scott
Alden J. Worster
Algona
Miranda
Dunn
West Bend
W. J. Worster
Harriet Clark
Cass Township
Cora Walters
Henry F. Woraster
Oakwoods Cemetery
Ile
Ifis
Mr. Worster
Acme Stock Food Sale at Alsever's Center Junction
Farmers urged to grab a limited harvest sale as stock food is closed out at Center Junction. Discount offered well below the regular price of 334 percent. Market wares available while stocks last.
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Acme
Alsever’s
Center Junction
Assessors of Jones County convene at Anamosa meeting
County assessors gathered by auditor in Anamosa on the 14th lnst led by president Howard Putnam of Monticello who was reelected for the year. D M Hakes elected secretary with Abel addressing them on forest and fruit tree reservations.
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Booth Street
Kate Maurice
Court House
J. F. Percina
Crane
Monticello
Opera House
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
C. L. Niles
T. W. Shapley
Clifford L. Niles
2Nd Vic
T. E. Watters
F. J. Cunningham
Celia Hayes
John McDonald
W. M. Byerly
Geo. Watters
T. C. Gorman
Anamosa National Bank
L. Schoonover
W. N. Dearborn
Park Chamberlain
Geo. L. Schoonover
J. N. Rameey
Walter W. Hubbard
E. Ione Peet
Shaw
H. W. Sigg
Dearborn
Cos
Jones County
Anamosa
Howard Putnam
D. M. Hakes
Abel
Fruit Tree
William Byerly
M. Podalek
Oxford Junction
F. B. Smith
Martello
J. T. Dunnigan
Cascade
John Burd
Oxford Township
Joseph Orr
Clay
F. W. Miller
Olin
John Moreland
Rothe
John O'Hara
Wyoming
Harbison Orr
Onslow
A. B. White
Jackson
D. O. Sinclair
Scotch Grove
Howard Leech
Center Junction
F. L. Hodgeman
Harry Freeman
Hale
Theo. Maire
Richland
Leo Skahill
Local Magazine Seeks Monticello Representative for Subscriptions
Wanted by a prominent monthly magazine a local representative to manage renewals and grow the subscription list in Monticello and vicinity on salary with year to year interest. Experience helpful but not required. Address Publisher box 59 Station O New York. Also note Alsever's Center Junction shoes advertisement.
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Monticello
Station O
New York
Repeal of Standard Oil storage ordinance in Monticello Iowa
An ordinance repeals ordinance No 327 authorizing Standard Oil to locate warehouses tanks and petroleum storage within Monticello Iowa. It cites a petition by voters claiming storage endangers nearby property value and directs that all rights granted be annulled effective after passage and publication. Names A Kempf and J A Voorhees listed as clerk and mayor.
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Monticello
Iowa
City of
County of
Jones
A. Kempf
J. A. Voorhees
Alsever Pays Top Price for Farm Produce in Center Junction
If you want a square deal for a round dollar go to Alsever Center Junction Iowa. Remember Alsever pays the highest price for farm produce.
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Alsever
Center Junction
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