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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
Governor Cummins in his inaugural address lauds Iowa citizens for lawfulness and obedience to duty. He notes national trade concerns, railroad taxation, and publicity of accounts as requirements beyond mere transparency. He highlights Iowa as pioneering yet influential, with a growing role among the states.
Former Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins argues for national regulation of large industrial combines, tariff reform, and federal power to balance wealth and labor. He defends growth while urging stronger anti monopoly actions, nationalized labor policy, and curbs on corporate influence in politics.
Iowa concerns on tax law enforcement assessors and railroad valuation are examined, with calls for stricter penalties, uniform accounting, and expert help. The State Ex Council should adjust timing and powers while supporting St Louis Exposition and Vicksburg monuments. It also urges stronger investment in Cedar Falls normal school and the state university.
A Brazilian resident recalls a dramatic encounter with a 15 foot snake that chased him into a tree, lost a rubber boot, and later found the boot in a swollen dead snake. The tale is linked to skepticism about sensational claims, including an Indianapolis inventor and a telectroscope device that supposedly lets two people see each other during a phone call.
Kate Shelly was elected bill clerk in the senate. In July 1881 she saved a Northwestern passenger train from disaster near Moingona bridge in Des Moines river valley Boone county. She reached the nearest station two miles away as danger loomed and was rewarded by railroad interests and the company.
Rev Dr Thomas Edward Green chosen by the National Society of the Sons of the Revolution to deliver the oration at Gen Washingtons tomb Mount Vernon during the triennial meeting in Washington in April. He is rector of Grace Episcopal church Cedar Rapids and gained fame for a dedicatory oration at a Denver monument to Colorado soldiers who died in the Philippines.
Judge Smith presiding at a secret term in Waverly urged the grand jury to curb growing perjury. He said it is a growing evil and should be checked and dealt with promptly, instructing indictments against guilty parties when warranted.
Secretary of State W. B. Martin will urge the legislature to amend the corporation laws. He plans to remove the exemption that lets outside manufacturing corporations file in this state without paying a fee. He argues the provision is unnecessary and would require such firms to pay the same fee as Iowa manufacturers.
Murder charges against George and Oliver Bricker for the death of Charles Guild and his son Clarence were dismissed in Fort Dodge. The state failed to convict George Bricker of Clarence Guild’s murder in the October trial, freeing the Bricker brothers from further prosecution.
Residents petition the railroad commissioners to compel passenger service from the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern line. Trains currently do not stop at Finchford despite a station and post office, requiring a four mile drive to Waverly Junction to board a train.
Des Moines reports show joint session listening to Gov. Shaw's final message. Senate caucus renominates Allison and Dolliver for U S Senate with election set January 21. Bernard Murphy state printer Howard Tedford state binder and J R Carter for editor of the code are also named.
In Cleveland on January 21 a hundred friends surprised Senator Hanna at his Lake Avenue home with a marble statue titled Peace. The full length figure by an Italian sculptor stands 4 4 feet high on a pedestal 24 feet high, depicting a girl with a cornucopia of prosperity and a wreath of peace. Judge Sanders spoke and Hanna replied in a fitting address.
Webster Davis leaves Kansas City with a petition bearing 212604 signatures from the south and west urging Congress to support a Great Britain settlement favoring the South African republic and the Orange Free State. The documents, in sheet form, fill four steamer trunks and will be delivered to the Boer consul in New York for conveyance to Washington.
President Roosevelt will not accept invitations to deliver public speeches until Congress completes its session. He will only attend events in official capacity if circumstances require it such as the Charleston exposition. He informed Senator Beveridge that he cannot attend the Indianapolis dedication or the National Manufacturers’ banquet in May under this policy.
It argues fault with avoidance of duty and parsimony in giving, seeking generosity, and presuming upon attention from a woman. It warns against using ambiguous business language, denying necessities, indifference, and neglect affecting family, urging not to insist on one’s own way over superiors.
A Paris electric cab service reports a total loss of about 900 thousand dollars to date. The venture struggles with profitability and sustained operating costs.
Charles Thomas, about 23, was arrested in Des Moines on murder charges for Mabel Schofield who was found in the river on October 21, 1899. He faced a $60,000 bail, and a witness testified to carrying the body in a carriage. Schofield, daughter of Dr. Schofield of Macksburg Ind, had come to Des Moines to earn money for college.
Martin M. Johnson, missing since February 1896, is found living near Jefferson on a small farm. He confirms his identity and says he will travel to Omaha and Wahoo to clear Nordstrom of murder accusations tied to a reward offered five years ago.
The Sioux City Medical Society and the Sioux City Homeopathic Medical Society, about 96 physicians strong, unite to form a third organization to maintain higher fees. They plan to raise visits from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars and expel physicians offering bargains. They cite ten years without fee increases while costs rise.
Co. W. Moore of Storm Lake held city assessor and justice of the peace and was elected to the board of supervisors last fall. The law forbids holding multiple offices, so he cannot serve. Fred Schaller, long-time board member, is appointed to fill Moore’s vacancy.
Davenport plans a three-stack blast furnace for pig iron production with Eastern capital backing. Pro moters aim to raise about half of the $250,000 capital stock locally, establishing Davenport as the project base and making it a local enterprise.
At a Waterloo meeting of Cedar Valley Racing circuit members Dr. G. W. Fisher of La Porte was elected president and L. Levy of Waverly was chosen secretary. The coming season dates include New Hampton June 3 4 5 Decorah June 10 11 12 Waverly June 17 18 19 and La Porte June 24 25 26.
News from Oskaloosa cites belief a syndicate led by J. P. Morgan intends to acquire all Iowa coal mines. The tale, once denied, now appears to have solid grounds for belief that a substantial purchase is in progress.
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