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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
1
The Inter State Commerce Commission will probe the elevator trust and related stock dealings tied to Governor Cummins. Debates over primary reform, party withdrawals, and bids by E. E. Clark for the interstate commerce post color Iowa politics with condemnations of corruption and calls for stricter oversight.
In Chicago yesterday Judge Landis fined the Chicago and Alton railroad 40000 for secret unlawful rebates. He also fined two former officials 10000 each, who granted and paid the rebates, signaling a crackdown on improper railroad practices.
The socialistic party in Des Moines seeks to pressure papers by withholding ad space. A fraud case prompts questions as the Ubero Plantation Co. promoter gets ten years for swindling. Senator Dolliver draws praise at Ft. Dodge, with talk of a future presidential run. Local politics discuss possible County Rep candidate Mr. Paul Anamosa. France praised for frugality and estate patterns contrasted with US and England. Diamond Joe packet crashes near Trempealeau with passengers rescued. Neighborhood items report enlistments, accidents, deaths, and local civic matters across Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Republican reports Alex Charles visiting from Peoria and recounts Graff praising Cousins district representative. Graff lauds his hard work, scrupulous care, and faithfulness in handling duties from pension bills to major state affairs.
Kate Ryan was found dead in a Davenport cemetery with a gunshot wound to the head. A coroner's jury named Peter Shardis, described as a Greek, as the accused in the fatal shooting.
The Manchester Democrat argues Iowa has stringent anti trust statutes aligning with Missouri. It cites Code sections 5060 5061 5062 and 5064 banning pools trusts and price fixing with fines up to 5000 and possible imprisonment. It notes all contracts violating these provisions are void for debt collection.
Edward J. Beghn of Davenport wins in the Chicago American contest for the best definition of love. He defines lasting love as a fusion of identities where two form a harmonious whole and share every intention and view, noting such genuine love is rare.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Republicans cannot win with any candidate chosen by rough tactics. It urges harmonizing factions before or during the convention. It notes Perkins or Cumming could win by arbitrary methods, but cautions this is not the complete solution.
A column of quips on social mores and sayings. Notes on hats, money, kindness, cheerfulness, amateur gardens, honesty, funerals, weddings, and love with pithy observations and wry humor. The piece playfully critiques behavior and human foibles.
W K Pearson of Anamosa announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the action of the Republican county convention dated January 21 1906 in Jane County.
Thos G Richardson declares self a candidate for county superintendent of schools subject to action of the Republican county convention in Wyoming on June 4 1906.
Thereby announce myself a candidate for the office of county recorder subject to the action of the republican county convention Olin May 21 1906 TI G Halsey.
A. Matthiessen announces his bid for sheriff of Jones County subject to the Republican county convention. The filing signals a formal challenge within the party.
The Wyoming Journal reports land sales at 100 dollars per acre with rising frequency in eastern and central Iowa. A Central City merchant proclaims only cash in advance will secure bouquets from catalogue houses, warning friends that credit is unavailable.
J B Brownell of Wyoming Towa announces date for the Jones county supervisor race as subject to the Republican county convention, with the action set for May 28.
Correspondents report the condition of corn at 99 percent, wheat 4, oats 64, rye 93, barley 91, flax 92, potatoes 4, hay 75, pastures 88, apples 70, grapes 5. These figures reflect crop and fruit prospects across Iowa as of July 1.
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