13 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes the republican state convention will be held at Des Moines on August 16. It lists Jones county as entitled to 18 delegates and mentions subscription details for out of county readers.
A democratic newspaper notes that the current financial flurry stems from a want of confidence, suggesting public trust in the administration is wavering and shaping market sentiment and political response.
The Minneapolis Times last Saturday ran a more graphic account of the Pomeroy cyclone, offering greater detail than contemporary papers from Topeka or Chicago. The vivid description underscored the severity and impact, drawing on eyewitness notes and local records to illuminate the disaster’s scope.
President Cleveland appoints and keeps A. W. Terrell of Texas as Minister to Turkey. A Texas Democratic newspaper notes Terrell wrote a poem praising John Wilkes Booth and Lincoln as a merciless hero, linking loyalty counts to modern politics.
Chief Warrington notes no permanent climate shift but stresses unusual tornado activity this year. Bulletin records 170 lives lost to tornadoes since January, with storms touching nearly every state and urging residents in upper and central Mississippi and Missouri to seek protected shelter such as cellar rooms.
The city’s property values fall as money market tightness cripples deals. Des Moines leader Lowry Goode seeks a one year extension on notes, warning that forced sales could fetch only a fraction of holdings. Suburban Omaha props also fall short of earlier bids, while farm prospects stay steadier. Local politics appear unsettled with shifting party tactics and looming issues ahead.
The association debated easing travel to the World’s Fair with one fare and limited excursions west of the Mississippi. A July sale of tickets was discussed, with an August 1 meeting to decide continuing one fare tickets as warranted by July sessions.
From all parts of Jones county comes a strong bid for P O Babcock to stand before the Republican county convention for sheriff. The Wyoming Journal echoes a favorable view, noting Babcock’s twelve years ago record in office set a high standard. His Votes, integrity, and leadership are celebrated, with volunteers urging his nomination and readiness to support him before and after.
A lengthy Iowa letter defends editorial criticisms of a medicine show manager, blasts political figures and patronage in Jones county. It condemns slander, lauds democratic principles, and urges voters to reject perceived backroom manipulation, ending with a signature from N. W. Tuercuins.
In a dispute over Christmas entertainment at the Anamosa prison Brother Booth defends the facility while admitting Jeanette Allen was present. He denies sensational claims yet acknowledges observers noted her presence and a three day Wamboree sparked strong speeches now remembered as history.
A letter argues a Monticello Express error misreads a committee report on a guard fund surplus of 242.21 and disputes a 43.02 shortage claim. It says no shortage exists, proposes transferring the surplus to the regular fund, and criticizes the clerk and warden over misstatements and payroll entries.
The speaker questions continuing unlimited subsidies and coinage of silver to operate numerous exhausted silver mines. He argues the mines are drained of profit and unused resources should not be propped with ongoing financial support. He warns such policy wastes public funds and delays genuine economic adjustment.
The republican central committee met in Anamosa last Monday appointing M. C. Rigby as chairman and R. M. Bush as vice chairman who has moved to Chicago. The delegate convention is planned for August in Abamosa on the Sth.
From the catalogue of Upper low University we learn that 486 were in attendance last year. It offers thorough courses of study, a large faculty, and excellent table board for 1.50 dollars per week. Those thinking of going to school are advised to write J. W. Bissell Layette Iowa for a catalogue.
Des Moines papers relay a cyclone that struck Pomeroy causing widespread devastation. Rescue parties from Rockwell Manson and Fonda aided efforts as fifty two bodies were recovered by noon and the death toll is expected to reach seventy five to eighty. Families mourn, aid is urged, and physicians labored through the night to ease the wounded.
Local notes report malfunctioning telephone lines and a desolate mood among the Telco crowd. Monticello resident Herbert A Merrill visits Albert Loecs, then returns home. Postmaster James I Fagan promises office upgrades as Fourth of July celebrations feature picnics at Chews Taylors and Dickson Beatty groves with speeches by Robert Quirk and Rev Pather Kemper.
Judge McClintock died Thursday night in West Union from a stroke of paralysis. A renowned figure in northwestern Iowa, he helped found the area’s car e at pioneer era and long edited the Union, the oldest democratic paper in the region. He was 72.
D A Kramer deputy sheriff with Fin Olin noted. Dave plans to seek the sheriff post before the Democratic convention, with seven candidates in view. Parsons of Annamosa also campaigned that day to rally sentiment for the office, while May Hogi faces renomination pressure to secure a fourth term.
A Tipton Advertiser discussion notes that few boys save money. A merchant laments that while many are honest, they are thoughtless and spend wages by Tuesday after earning Saturdays. He cites a young man who could succeed if more prudent, but time and habit prevent progress.
A fragment cites Jolson praising a classical quotation as the parole of literary minds worldwide while contrasting it with Bir and a sky wood thing, suggesting a lack of shared community of thought in that contrast. The line hints at tensions between tradition and personal interpretation in literary culture.
Bids or proposals are invited for the erection of a school house in Castle Grove district Jones county Iowa. Sealed bids must be filed with secretary Jas Laude at Castle Grove and at Preex Ciders Monticello on the 2nd and 4th days of July 894. Bids received until noon July 15 will be opened and the lowest responsible bidder awarded. Bonds will be required.
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