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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
5
A Chicago Tribune writer discusses “How Some Liars are Made” arguing born traits rather than made. Congressman Cousins will start campaign work in Missouri and Illinois, then spend remaining time in Pennsylvania and New York.
Des Moines newspapers publish testimonials of superior excellence signed by notaries public and prominent citizens. Expect portraits of endorsers to follow, highlighting generous and impulsive endorsements in the periodical pages.
The republican state convention will be held at Des Moines next Wednesday the 80th inst. The people of this county show little interest in the convention results, as reflected by a small county convention attendance.
The Marine Hospital Service reports Town as the healthiest state in the union for 1901 with a death rate of 920 per 1000. Marion falls from top health spot, replaced by Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
A new law allows incarcerating dipsosmaniacs and inebriates in a state asylum after proof of condition and an official order. The Mt. Pleasant asylum is designated as the inebriate hospital, with admission at state expense.
A lone determ ined man and a sheriff enforce the law against a Des Moines gambling joint, raiding it and arresting more than fifty offenders while collecting nearly a thousand dollars in fines. The verdict suggests mayoral complicity with lawbreakers.
Attorney General Mullan, in response to Auditor Merriam, says the statute abolishes the old three days grace for negotiable instruments. The passage questions the timing and impact once the public understands the change and adjusts business practices accordingly.
Trustees grant vacation to President Beardshear of the agricultural college. He manages an institution of twelve hundred pupils and has faced many outside demands, leaving him temporarily broken down. Professor Stanton, secretary of the board and a thirty year teacher, is the closest to filling in.
The text argues the patrons’ boycott may succeed as business men fear small trade losses. It contrasts a just strike with the boycott, notes telephone girls may be underpaid, yet questions harming employers’ ability to pay higher wages. It condemns revenge-driven action.
The tale of Capt Hobson saving Miss Cerf from turbulent waters at St. Louis is challenged as misrepresented by the press. Miss Cerf says she was pushed into waist deep water for fun, and her family chega to publish her letter to defend her dignity against ridicule.
Vilas argues tariff will dominate the issue while Bryan cites the Philippine question as key. The two prominent Democrats have not joined the harmony class, indicating a public split in priorities within the party.
The piece argues W. S. Chamberlain a strong, reputable lawyer from Wyoming could attract Republican votes if Democrats nominate him for judge. It warns Democrats to seize the moment amid Republican turmoil, suggesting a nonpartisan approach or at least honest candidates from the district.
Rev Patrick J Hart, veteran Catholic chaplain, argues friars of Augustinian Dominican Recollect and Franciscan orders in the Philippines pose a threat to local peace. He notes Filipinos favor parish priests but oppose monastic orders that own land and govern communities. He claims locals dislike the friars while remaining loyal to the broader Catholic faith.
J. H. Rothrock, Republican candidate for judge of the Eighteenth Judicial district, was in Anamosa yesterday trying to soothe uneasy Republicans in Jones County. He says support is weak here, cites Booth’s government views, and hints John Reed may sue local papers for criminal libel. Rothrock, a young, well‑spoken man, plans to bring a congressman to Jones County when a successor to Bob Cousins is chosen, though locals seem bent on judgeship or death.
The Olin Recorder notes County Clerk J A Hartman of Anamosa visited Olin. It suggests Hartman seeks another term, but a fourth term is seen as the leading issue affecting his nomination for auditor and clerk. Strong sentiment nationwide opposes a fourth term for current officials.
From the Cascade Pioneer, W S Chamberlain should receive the Democratic nomination for judge of the 18th judicial district in Jones County. The county feels a substantial man could win broad Republican support. Chamberlain has the qualifications for a first class judge.
J. F. Petcina of Anamosa, treasurer of Jones county, was in the city yesterday on business. He is described by the Cedar Rapids Gazette as one of the brightest young businessmen in Jones county and making a record in the treasurer role.
Dozens of terse items recount drownings in Cedar River and a box car rescue near Muscatine, a fatality from a live electric wire in Cedar Rapids, a child’s fall from a store window, a leopard escape in Waterloo, arrests during a Denver railroad hold up, and obits in Cascade and Dubuque county. The column also notes political comments, county nominations, and local incidents across Jones and surrounding counties.
The Postmaster General issues an order effective August 1 1902 allowing post masters to redeem uncanceled unserviceable postal cards from original purchasers at 75 percent of face value. No fractions or bronzing coatings qualify.
A long list of property conveyances records transfers in Hale Rome and Scott counties including Ellen Sawyer Li Rose DM Rummel WJ Kibure and others transferring parcels in Hale Rome Monticello Anamosa Olin OX Lot Davidson's and Shaw's additions. Entries name parties and parcels with sections and townships amid varied land deals and dates.
A local Anamosa girl showcases a drawing talent by sketching a hen so lifelike it appeared in a waste paper basket after being thrown. A Cedar Rapids man notes thousands of bricks laid yearly while another Anamosa resident remarks Monticello residents have slept dormant for years.
A Mr Vernon Hawkeye column expresses sympathy for friends in Jones County and urges them not to stir up trouble among residents of Junin County. The piece notes universal troubles and personal remedies, questioning the usefulness of agitation.
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