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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
5
The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for vice president as the party’s official choice.
The text notes Prof. T. H. McBride is urged to run in the Second district while Geo M Curtis declines a post master general post. The Anamosa Journal pushes the county fair circus feature as key to the exhibition. It mentions the Des Moines state convention awaiting an Iowa congressional delegation visit.
Hon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture presided over the Tama County Republican convention last Tuesday delivering an address in support of the administration's widely quoted policies.
Des Moines judge Carr protests being quoted incorrectly in several interviews. Critics say the judge has yet to learn the value of silence and restraint in public remarks.
Four years ago William Welch of this city bought a hat full of Mexican dollars as a business speculation and political belief they would rise in value. The question asks where they are now and what they yielded.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes the district may nominate Cato Sells or John Redmond for congress. It recalls Cato’s past leadership of the Democratic campaign and his lively effect on the race, including running the “sick soldier” issue two years ago.
Mr A A Cole of Olin announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican county convention. A ten year practicing lawyer with strong home support he has been an active Republican throughout adulthood and committed to party success ahead of the convention.
The county convention is set for September in Olin with candidates announced for Clerk of District Court J A Hartman Anamosa County Auditor W S Barker Anamosa County Recorder C W B Derr Olin County Attorney FE Reed Monticello BE Rhinehart Anamosa and A A Cole Olin Hartman and Barker are expected to seek their own successors Herrick withdraws renomination allowing three younger attorneys to enter the race.
Various local items report a Linn county veterans reunion set for August 22 and 23 at Coggan, plus events across the area including rail and fire incidents, political measures, and college faculty appointments in Ames. Notable notes mention a fatal train accident near Preston, a prison-era funeral, and civic projects in Anamosa, Cascade, and Monticello.
The passage contrasts populists as a radical yet reasonable force next to third party prohibitionists who fixate on one issue. It notes the populists harbor multiple ideas while prohibitionists focus narrowly, shaping political debate.
Walter Wellman reports that the President and cabinet accepted a policy emphasizing nonpartition of China, using influence short of war to prevent dismemberment, maintaining a voice in settlements, avoiding war with China, and cooperating with other powers to restore order, punish crimes, and establish a stable government protecting life and trade.
Two weeks hence the Jones County Fair will be in full blast with gates opening and crowds expected to pour in for rides, exhibits, and live entertainment.
Robert G. Cousins remembers John Henry Gear as an American whose life united rich and poor in fellowship. Gear helped others, valued truth, and stood with a patient, liberal spirit aided by his devoted wife who supported him through toil to peaceful rest.
Burlington Gazette argues Senator John H. Gear died a poor man with less than $5000 in assets after fifteen years in Congress and the Senate. It notes his roles on the Ways and Means Committee and as chairman of the Senate Pacific Railroads Committee, implying wealth temptation in such posts.
St Louis Globe Democrat reports former Postmaster General Don Dickinson, a Cleveland ally, opposes Bryan and supports McKinley. He argues Bryan would repudiate any platform, and predicts Bryan will lose about two million votes from 1896. Dickinson’s view reflects the honest money bloc shifting to Republicans for the November 6 election.
In a Burlington Hawkeye letter dated the 28th Governor Shaw may call a special session to name Senator Gear's successor or appoint a strong interim figure. Names mentioned include Lacy Doliver Cousins Hepburn Perkins Cummins and Wilson. Hobart leads for Republican Secretary of State with Gilbertson favored for Treasurer. others uncertain.
Maud Daniel Wilbur Opera Company manager announces a $10,000 bet on McKinley with Richardson & Hill of Boston as final stake holders. The offer, at 8 to 1 odds, may be paid in $500 or larger sums and is intended as legitimate news.
Anamosa resident B H Miller and Wyoming’s Park Chamberlain announce a new law partnership occupying the former Gable quarters above Ed Foley’s store. Miller brings 25 years’ experience and strong county standing while Chamberlain, son of editor (Wyoming Journal), recently completed law study with a standout history record.
The Cedar Rapids Driving and Fair association set dates for a August meeting that clash with Anamosa district fair plans. Anamosa residents regret the conflict while noting Cedar Rapids will host a major encampment and Democratic convention that week. Both sides expect strong patronage and mutual support for events.
Lenox College reports rapid summer work on a new building with Sept. 11 term opening. The first floor will house gymnasiums and showers, the second floor expands library museum and labs, and the third floor serves literary societies. Prof. W. F. Stichter joins the science department.
In the New York Herald article “Business Men in Theatricals” readers plea for a first class company to visit their city ahead of a San Francisco run. They urge the troupe to stay one night locally as relief from lower tier companies and to give their side a chance.
The bulletin reports weekly average temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with less sun. Heavy showers saturated ground from the 14th to 19th, hindering harvests and causing damage to hay and small grain in northern and western districts, while rains largely outweighed losses and corn shows steady progress toward above average yield.
Lieutenant Commander James C. Gilmore recounts capture by tribes on Luzon's east coast and harrowing escapes during a scouting voyage. He and fellow men trek across central Luzon enduring extreme hardships with uncertain fate. Illustrations by W R Leigh accompany the text.
County Auditor Will S. Barker and County Recorder Miles Cook from Anamosa visited last Thursday. Cook, chairman of the Republican County Central Committee, was here for the upcoming convention likely to be held in early September. A new hotel should be completed by then to accommodate party representatives.
The fragment expresses that money and power fail before a tranquil mind. It argues lasting happiness comes from inner wisdom rather than wealth or control, quoting Ripley D Saunders on the virtue of serenity over worldly gains.
Jones County school notes report teacher changes and promotions across districts. Ivo the Jones County Teacher and Prof Scroggie are noted, with new posts for Jennie Gilroy and Maude Hyerharé. The Stone City schoolhouse advances as others plan summer studies and lectures.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will offer excursion tickets to Cedar Rapids at a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets go on sale July 28 and are valid for return until July 30.
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