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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
5
Altgeld nears blindness and laments prosperity while Montana senatorial bids rise in expectation. Fifth district gains chairmanships under Lt. Gov. Milliman as Granger plans retirement. Judge Remley may join the race. F J Sokol lands strong committee placements and influence in state legislation.
Philip Farington of Jones County declares he seeks 175000 dollars from the State of Iowa claiming damages for false imprisonment after a three year term for forgery. Observers note the state cannot be sued by an individual making the suit likely to fail on demurrer.
The prospect of a new normal school in Iowa triggers public meetings across towns as committees lobby Des Moines legislators. Cities declare themselves the best site and press their case with zeal, touting their communities as virtuous and ideal locations for the proposed institution.
The South Carolina senator presses an amendment to the Senate currency bill to repeal the 10 percent tax on state bank note issues, aiming to return to the earlier system allowing state banks to issue their own money. National banks now issue all notes, secured by government bonds, providing safety and prompt redemption, though some fear a revival of wildcat currency and red dog money amid calls for change.
The legislature re elected Senator Gear, and his certificate of election was signed by the governor. The joint session declined to elect a state printer and state binder. Speaker Bowen announced committees with chairmen named for Ways and Means Eaton Mitchell and others in the listed line up.
Hon John Russell of Jones county is the senior survivor among Iowa House speakers listed from counties. He presided in the Twelfth general assembly when major state legislation passed and recently celebrated his golden wedding with his wife. Remarkably, all fourteen of his successors are still living. John H Gear has been reelected once amid a sharp contest similar to a recent struggle described by Plain Talk.
The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds Iowa Republicans for choosing John H. Gear to succeed himself as United States senator. Gear is praised as efficient and trustworthy, aligned with the administration, and seasoned by six years in both the House and Senate. The piece notes Iowa’s influential delegation and argues continued service yields legislative power.
January session summaries show appointments of deputies W Q Jackells and John F Cohoon, with approvals and bonds for sheriff treasurer and clerks. The board reviews finances, tax remission, school fund loans, official papers, road and bridge work, and various warrants and salaries through January 6 1900.
In a published medical record reflection Dwight L Moody lauds regular medicine and doctors, rebuking faith healers in Chicago. He credits physicians with saving lives and urges trusting medical science while warning against annual isms. He notes England has loaned over 2 billion pounds abroad.
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