Dissension Over Cleveland Resolutions Roils Democratic Ranks
Radical wing protests a Parker backed condolence resolution for Ex President Cleveland. The dispute ties to Bryan and conservatism, with Henry Watterson and Bryan supporters denouncing Parker while seeking a neutral tribute. Roosevelt faces Harvard criticism as issues of representation and gender suffrage surface amid party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bryan
Henry Watterson
Republican national committee selects leaders for campaign
Frank H Hitchcock of Massachusetts named chairman and manager of the RNC. George R Sheldon of New York chosen secretary. Arthur R Varga of Ohio named member in charge of headquarters to be opened in Cincinnati. The passage notes intra party criticism among Democrats and urges harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
George R. Sheldon
New York
Arthur R. Varga
Ohio
Cincinnati
Political Letters Hint at Cross-Party Alignments
The piece notes Jerry B Sullivan’s dubious gold tooth image as a vice presidential bid, cites ex senator J Ralph Burton now in Denver pledging support to Bryan, reflects Des Moines Chautauqua gloom, and calls out Wyoming Journal objections to A A Cole on the congressional central committee. Democratic editors skew critique of Republican papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry B. Sullivan
Free Silverites
Jerry
J. Ralph Burton
Kansas
Democratic Party
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Wyoming Journal
A. A. Cole
Congressional Central Committee
Tom Taggart
National Central Committee
Theodore A. Bell
California
T. J. Dunn
Omaha
Nebraska
Grover Cleveland
Parker
Bryan
Dunn
Clare
Oklahoma
Nigtes Chenting
Neighborhood News Summary From Iowa Towns and Courts
A long Rural Iowa roundup notes 2745 students at State Normal School, 100th birthday for Mrs Frances Work, 59th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs A Winston, four prison escapes with all recaptured except one, and a death by blood poisoning after a bite. It reports lawsuits, chautauqua tickets, tuberculosis admissions, a serious horse hayfork accident, obituaries, chicken thefts, and local political drama from state conventions and city happenings. The item blends local crime, society, and political coverage with multiple named towns and individuals. The piece also covers fireworks fatalities, a Muscatine launch drowning, and railway land sale reports linked to a proposed railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Frances Work
de Witt
A. Winston
Fayette
Mary McIlroy
Town City
Lena Kunnegge
Davenport
West Liberty
Leslie Barker
Coggan
H. A. Burrell
Washington, Iowa, Press
W. T. Gordon
Delaware County News
Manchester
Monticello
Gardner
George H. Boyson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association
Dubuque
Muscatine
Maude Garnes
Esther Crozen
Atalissa
Clyde Slater
Town & Northwestern Railroad Company
Independence Bulletin Journal
Joe Ferring
Holy Cross
Resolutions of Sorrow for Cleveland Draw Fire
Democratic convention resolutions criticizing Cleveland were written by former foes. The piece notes Col Bryan should recall the old adage about stoned homes with glass windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Col. Bryan
Jones County Republicans urged to back Allison slate
In a Jones county appeal the authors urge Republicans to vote for Allison in the United States Senate race by supporting Republican candidates for state legislature, arguing a split vote would help Porter. They insist loyalty to party tickets is essential to back Allison and defeat Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jones County
W. LB. Allison
Claude KR. Porter
Allison
Cuminina
Porter
Senate
House
United States Senate
William B. Allison
Claude KR. Vorter
United State
Eri. M. Babcock
Dr. H. R. Chapman
Iowa’s Electoral Voting Trend Through History
The Iowa electoral vote has only twice gone to Democrats in state history, 1852 for Franklin Pierce and 1845 for Lewis Cass. Since the rise of the Republican Party, Iowa has consistently backed Republican candidates, voting for Fremont Dayton and the Republican nominee in every contest. The article states that Bryan cannot carry the state this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion City Journal
Iowa
Ffranklin Pierce
Lewis Case
Fremont
Dayton
Bryan
Twenty Five Years Ago in July Local Notes
Twenty five years ago in July notable events included deaths of Robert Blake aged 49 and Julia Belle French aged 17, Miss Jennie Linnell visiting Illinois, and marriages of M I D Sulton of Leadville with Libbie Skelley of Monticello plus Y Bradstreet with Mary Fields. Center Junction telephony promised, weather held back harvest, and Jones county held a two week normal institute in Monticello with several area principals and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eexpress
Robert Blake
Jennie Linnell
Illinois
J. W. Coxsee
Cascada
John McConnon
Montreal
Canada
James Abel
A. L
Leadville
Colorado
Libbie Skelley
Monticello
Y. Bradstreet
Mary VP. Fields
Anamoan
van Ness
Anamosa
Mesers
M. L. Carpenter
Vrank Flicks
Maiuina Pond
St. Paul
Mississippi
Boyer
Nee Spears
Boss
United States
Jones County
Luther Ioster
Park Hill
J. W. Kelsey
Wyoming
A. Beals
W. M. Welch
Springdale
Kate Curtis
Misa M. G. Gilham
Dubuque
The Prize Bryan Looks
The article argues William Jennings Bryan faces guaranteed defeat in the November polls with Sullivan and Guffey’s states unlikely to flip. It notes Bryan’s financial prospects from his newspaper and travel book as a consolation, while contending the democratic party will bear the political cost, not Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sullivan
Guffey
New York
Democratic Party
That Bryan Demonstration in Denver Sparks Debate
The Chicago Tribune notes turmoil in Denver over a Bryan demonstration, predicting voters may reject autocratic democracy after the upheaval. It cites six states declining to join the pandemonium while delegates were urged to shout and bands play to show subservience to Bryan and outdo a Roosevelt enthusiasm display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Denver
Bryan
Roosevelt
Pigeons Liberated From Youngstown Reach Home Hourly
Four homing pigeons sent from Youngstown Ohio were released by a U S Express Co agent on Saturday morning at 8 o clock. The first bird returned at 1 PM Sunday followed by 1 10 PM for the second, 3 30 PM for the third and 1 PM for the fourth. The owner plans another 1000 mile flight to Nebraska on July 10 and will report travel time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Recorder
U. S. Express Co
Youngstown
Ohio
Nebraska
Young Attorney Admitted to State Bar Seeks Practice
Clifford has passed all law examinations and is admitted to the state bar. He is a bright, promising young man with a clean record and is seeking a lucrative location to begin his career as a full attorney. Hon. C. K. Pant is home from law studies at the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
C. K. Pant
State University
Clifford
Umbrella Thief Sentenced In Milwaukee Satire
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes an umbrella thief received a six month sentence, arguing the case should silence critics who claim the city is a wide open fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee
Resolution for permanent cement sidewalks in Monticello Iowa
A 1908 Monticello council resolution requires permanent four foot cement sidewalks along specified properties on North Cedar Street and Washington Street. It cites ordinance No. 311 and ordinance No. 65, designating owners Mrs. Meliasa A. Weir A Frey Lemuel Aldrich estate as affected. Clerk A Kempf signed and adoption dated June 20 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
North Cedar Street
Meliasa A. Weir
A. Frey
Washington Street
Lemuel Aldrich
A. Kempf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elliot
Harvard College
Harvard
Yale
White House
Washington
Charles W. Einor
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Miss Ballantyne
National Democratic Committee
Roger Sullivan
Col. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Tom Johnson
Michigan
Campau
Cyrenus Cole
Cyrenus
Billy
Washington Democrat
George Rinehart
Henry Vollmer
Republic
Des Moines Register and Leader
Neighborhood News
Waterloo
Bell Telephone Company
Delaware County
Bell Company
Dyersville
Independence
Association
Georgia
Delaware
Minnesota
Connecticut
Maryland
New Jersey
Committee On Credentials
Col. Ciaffey
Ross McCarren
Brooklyn
Burke
Hobson
Japan
The
St. Louis
Chicago Tribune
City of
Monticello State Bank
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Shetland
Jeppe
Bortlws Sale Stable
the Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
H.C. Bohlbein’s
Eagle Drug Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!