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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1882
Page
1
The jury found the prisoner guilty as indicted after a three day trial in Porter's court. The crowd reacted with relief as the sentence awaits formal infliction. Separate notices report Mrs Lincoln's relief bill of fifteen thousand dollars and a five thousand dollar annual pension.
Congress faces renewed efforts to redraw House representation after each census. The Constitution allows more than 300 members but requires at least one per state. current 293 members may grow to 300 or 350. Some legislators argue the House is already large, while others push for larger size to balance state influence and jobs.
The author weighs whether Protection or Free Trade serves the country better. Citing Adam Smith and the Davenport Gazette editor, the piece notes doubt about which policy is wiser and seeks enlightenment and conviction on the unresolved question.
The piece argues for protectionist needs while critiquing Free Trade. It cites Germany France and Britain, raises tariff effects on industry and debt, and questions free-trade benefits for the US. It discusses taxation, railroad influence, and political ethics alongside economic theory and historical examples.
Hon. Chas. Aldrich filed a resolution in the Lower House urging end to free railroad passes for officials editors and others. The measure asks the railroad commissioner to report by February 15 on who may receive passes and argues the practice harms the people and compromises judges and legislators.
Mr Henry Bergh founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals condemns vaccination as a deadly practice harming the human race. He cites rising smallpox deaths after compulsory laws and pencils statistics from Britain and medical authorities to argue that vaccination spreads disease and weakens society.
In Des Moines town, nineteen of thirty six Iowa 1857 Convention members gathered at the Opera House yesterday. Judges Springer and Edward Johnstone led a distinguished group with State officers and lawmakers in a tribute to the historic body. The Wyoming Journal editor sparred with critics, praising Col Ingersoll’s funeral oration.
Rutledge's Monthly announces a $20 gold prize for identifying the shortest verse in the Old Testament. Entries must include 20 cents in silver and reach Rutledge Publishing Co in Easton, Pennsylvania by February 10, 1882. winner's name and address published in the March issue.
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