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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
5
A dense list records payments and disbursements by Anamosa County for 1924 including supplies, salaries, jail costs, elected official fees, and support for poor. It cites cooks, reporters, sheriffs, trustees, and the Orphans Home among many vendors and public offices.
Major Hoyt Sherman of Des Moines dies leaving a prominent business legacy. Nebraska chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews advocates infanticide policies to breed a healthier race. Marshall county representative Cummings pushes reorganization to cut district judges. Iowa Hearst and Bryan factions show weak unity, while Jewish Democrats near a public quarrel with Republicans.
The coroner's jury faulted Mayor Carter Harison for lax enforcement of theater safety ordinances tied to the Iroquois disaster. It notes his neglect is too remote for manslaughter but aims to alert citizens to elected official shortcomings. The piece also discusses Governor Cummins' radical image and public posing.
George Judd, president of the Des Moines saloon keepers association, warns that temperance workers will fight against liberalizing the mulct law. He says the battle pits a bushel of bibles against a barrel of whisky as they monitor the legislature for anti temperance amendments.
In Lincoln Nebraska Mr. Bryan defends the Kansas City platform claiming it must be reaffirmed with new planks. Eastern Democrats expect a large share of delegates loyal to the old issue and to Kansas City and Chicago platforms. A German partisan warns democracy must rid itself of Bryan or lose the nation. Bryanism signals Hearst's rising influence.
A Des Moines convention last week drew 174 delegates including attorneys bankers and ministers. The group urged enforcement methods for liquor laws rather than new legislation, aiming to strengthen existing statutes on the liquor question.
The Produce Exchange bank of Cleveland cashier spent beyond the bank’s capital on board of trade speculation. A Sigourney banker died by suicide after a $47000 loss. Soule of Iowa Falls awaits indictment after spending $50000 of public funds on bucket shop gambling. Questions arise about bankers’ knowledge of customers and vice versa.
The Iowa Capital newspaper abandons hero worship of Governor Cummins and criticizes prior support for his senatorial candidacy. It recalls past sectional campaigns in Des Moines and counties that disrupted local harmony and notes the paper was misled in its earlier stance.
The Sioux City Journal argues Iowa should decide on a statewide primary by merits, not as Des Moines blame. It says Des Moines politics reflect unhealthy local conditions and urges adoption of a state primary if advantageous to the state, not to solve Des Moines’ troubles alone.
The Hopkinton Leader notes parallels between recent Des Moines primaries and Delaware county contests. It cites defeated candidates like MacVicker considering independent runs and endorsing nonpartisan politics as Des Moines and Polk County lean Republican.
Des Moines Register-Leader reflects harmony among Iowa papers reprinting from Sioux City Journal and Dubuque Times. The piece questions Republican leaders accepting a fair delegate division at the national convention based on last year’s compromise and the platform adopted by acclamation.
Dubuque mourns Capt R W Hosford a longtime resident who died after a year long illness. A weather report notes this Monday was the coldest in seven years. Bank plans form for Prairieburg near February first by Ralph Vechten Cedar Rapids and C L Niles Anamosa. Dr J W Harriman of the state university anatomy department dies of appendicitis aged 88. Roy Worthen sustains arm injury while rabbit hunting. Mrs Robert Hufman fatally burned in Clinton by gasoline explosion. Lost Nation endures a 20000 fire destroying multiple businesses including McMeel drug store and Willard's general store. Silas Smith of Cass township injured in a runaway. Peter Holtz crushed at Dubuque rail round house dies. Mrs Anton Burger of West Cascade dies. W W Barr of Moline Building and Loan indicted for embezzlement. Boulder township votes 239 ballots on a three percent railroad tax. Anamosa Fair officers named for 1904 fair August 22 26 with dash races added. William H Sutter found dead on icy road near LeClaire. Dubuque supervisors open a county store in courthouse to save money on groceries for the poor. James Crusinberry of Cedar Rapids files federal bankruptcy petition. Sheriff Hogan reports thwarted escape plan involving bank robbers and coded cigarettes. Mrs Joe Vanek Lamont attempts suicide twice. Talks of merging Mt Vernon and Lisbon into one municipality.
Roy Anderson, 13, shows notable cartoon talent. Grand Opera house to add five exits immediately. Mr. Holt injured his back after a fall from a barn to the house and is recovering. Earl Miller suffered another pea slsi attack after mild recovery from five prior strokes. Dwight Cook photographed a four generation family led by 99 year old James Bradley of Amber, with descendants aged 63, 28, and 18 months.
In the Anamosa Hureka Cummins is accused of unveiling extensive trade views in his inaugural address. He endorses broad reciprocity, arguing for freer trade similar to Democratic positions, beyond the non-competitive product scope favored by Blaine and McKinley.
Farm known as the Stevenson farm comprising 283 acres two miles from Monticello center and regarded as a premier stock farm in Jones county. Features include a good two story house two barns a large double corn crib and ample wood and water. Price set at 53 dollars per acre if sold within 80 days. McLaughlin Eby Burrichter's invites inquiry.
An ad describes chronic weak patients needing Scott's Emulsion to restore flesh, strength, and appetite. It claims the product builds new blood and can be taken during illness, with a promise of free doses and a labeled wrapper on every bottle.
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