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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
1
The long story centers on Mrs Mary Dooley suing Rev Jesse Gore chaplain at the Soldiers Home for breach of promise. She seeks about 2000 dollars and asserts he proposed last summer but health changes spurred a lawsuit instead. Local notes cover politics and community events in Iowa.
The piece condemns ongoing political games as impractical calling out a Kenyan suggestion for Taft and Roosevelt to step aside. It warns the senator faces removal if he keeps pressing the plan as a Democratic legislature prepares to choose his successor. Peacemaking is mockery, likened to boys’ play, if it retreads the same factional path with jury balance as the deciding factor.
The text notes that optimistic proclamations about a candidate's win are wishes or guesses. The presidential race will develop with events before November, and political changes can occur in a month. The emphasis is on ongoing uncertainty and future developments.
Franke announces candidacy and raises eyebrows by wearing a distinctive six and a quarter hat linked to Teddy’s era. The move signals a bold bid and playful nod to political history.
The piece argues that Iowa Republicans cannot be both Roosevelt supporters and be listed as Republicans beneath him on the ticket. It contends no man can “straddle” two horses and win, asserting candidates must choose one side to secure voter confidence and election.
The Sioux City Journal recalls Thomas B Read's reply to William Springer about the saying that one would rather be right than president. Read argues Springer would never be either.
In Topeka State Journal commentary, Rooseveltians argue that Woodrow Wilson’s nomination was a bare faced act of robbery while Champ Clark carried more primaries than Governor of New Jersey.
Springfield Massachusetts Republican notes La Follette questions the Roosevelt campaign fund. The piece suggests envy at wealth but agrees the public deserves answers. It frames the inquiry as a matter of transparency in campaign financing.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a bold free trade stance in the Democratic platform as a defining issue backed by Bryan. The New York Tribune questions whether Gov. Wilson remains a fixed point or if the party is shifting focus toward the governor.
The Washington Post notes the party believes securing a single term could start a winning streak. The Omaha Bee contrasts parsimony and economy as the line between imprudence and prudence.
Justice Hughes declares no preference for a dark horse bid or a goat’s role amid party maneuvering. The remark signals a stance on leadership prospects and intra party positioning. No further details available in the brief note.
In Philadelphia a public display mixes a bandanna with a red flag causing uncertainty about intent. Bystanders and observers question symbolism as police advise caution while investigators assess the scene.
Farmers in the county focus on hay as corn stands mature and rye crops yield well. Across the southern region the grain harvest has progressed during the past week with generally good yields reported.
The Cedar Rounds Republican notes a Grundy Republican warning that anti Taft resolutions or radical defections could wreck Republican tickets. It argues voters may act as they wish but emphasizes party loyalty affects all candidates. Senator Kenyon is cited as a model regular who supports the party line this year.
The Republican convention filled county ticket vacancies and nominees will be printed on November ballots unless courts intervene. Democratic leaders vow action to block ballot access, citing an attorney general opinion. Moore challenges with potential court action to stop nominations under May 9, guidance.
A Cedar Rapids Republican column cites the commandment not to steal and not to bear false witness as guiding principles for the party. It notes Indiana contests and references a member named Bill as a possible receiver of stolen goods. National committee members largely backed Taft, with two abstentions, prompting a question about an apology.
In a recent primary at Isabel South Dakota J B Evers former Deputy Auditor who left Manchester months ago to pursue business and a claim near Isabel won the Democratic nomination for county auditor Judge J E Trusdale his business partner at Isabel was nominated for states attorney
At the Des Moines state convention Judge I R Gainor of Sioux City and Judge I L Preston of Oskaloosa were nominated for the Iowa Supreme Court. The gathering showed division over party platform support with a minority report backing the Chicago convention platform. Roosevelt and Taft factions held meetings as the progressives and conservatives maneuvered around the national nominations.
The passage accuses William Jennings Bryan of duplicity in politics, contrasting his support for bosses with claims of popular primaries. It argues Bryan aligned with Tammany Hall in 1900 and with Sullivan and Murphy in later years, portraying him as a self serving leader harming democracy.
The board met in regular session with four members present. Bills were approved for contingent fund secretary's salary postage census and related expenses. The board set tax amounts for teachers fund contingent fund and school house bond fund. E. Reed elected secretary and Loraine Novak elected sixth grade teacher with salary of 45 per month.
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