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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
5
Delaware County News urges Matt Parrott for governor while Rev. J. L. Eaton a Des Moines Methodist minister is nominated by prohibitionists. Town Capital links lieutenant governor pick to a soldier. Fred White to start campaign late August. Strong corn harvest boosts Iowa prosperity outlook.
The Manchester Press argues there is little excuse for repeated convict escapes from Anamosa penitentiary and urges a short but ringing Republican platform. It calls for no dead legislation and unity on positions all Republicans can agree to.
The Vinton Eagle and Toledo Chronicle oppose the re nomination of Sabin for state superintendent. They contend he should request no more than the four terms he has already served.
The Des Moines Leader argues that prosperity would have followed a prosperous era and contends the Wilson bill harmed factory doors and purchasing power, reducing demand for farm products.
Congressman Cousins remains near the head of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and chairs the committee overseeing Treasury Department expenditures. The assignments imply Speaker Reed’s high regard for his abilities.
A Des Moines Wes Dispatch hints Senator Ellison might run for lieutenant governor though no confirmation exists from his home. He was popular in the senate and could be a strong candidate if pursued. Congress adjourned after a tariff bill that boosts revenue and protects industries hurt by Wilson era free trade, a GOP fulfillment of St Louis pledges.
The Cascade water superintendent limits city water to a half hour in the morning from 6 to 6:30 and two hours in the evening from 6 to 8 as part of the mulet law in effect in the neighboring town.
Speaker Reed appoints Iowa men to major committee chairs naming Henderson to Judiciary Hepburn to Inter state and Foreign Commerce Hull to Military Affairs Nacey to Public Lands Cousins to Expenditures in Treasury and Perkins to Printing.
Mr. George G. Platner of Center Junction declares through The Exevress his bid for county auditor, subject to the Republican county convention. He is a loyal Republican and plans to stay in the race through the finish.
Commercial agencies note growing confidence and brighter trade outlook after tariff decision. Sears of Sons and Son Davenport reports June sales surpassed all prior months and anticipates strong fall trade for the leather and saddlery firm in Monticello.
A county campaign opens with Bogardus claiming the name and delivering free silver talks to small audiences in Monticello and the shire town. A school girl mocks his grammar while others dismiss him as a charlatan. The piece then reflects on prison idleness driving convicts mad, including a 90 day vagrancy sentence.
The piece notes a delegate convention at Center Junction on the 11th offering Republicans a chance to gauge county sentiment. It predicts some candidates will gain momentum while others may drop out, and the Express will stay quiet until nominations are set.
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman reprints Chauncy Lamb’s 1865 price current with 1897 retail equivalents from E. Sarles & Co. Prices for common boards, stock boards, timber, joists, and clear grades are listed. The note argues lumber prices overall are stable or lower for ordinary stock but clear grades stay high due to scarce finest timber.
Governor Drake declines renomination and a large slate forms. Leaders include Lieutenant Governor Matt Parrott and Senator Funk of Spirit Lake with ex Senator Harsh of Creston as a declared candidate. Hull will not seek but will accept the nomination. Rothrock of Cedar Rapids considered if he gains Fifth district support. Potential bids from Harlan and Byers, Culbertson presented by Carroll County, and talk of Curtis. Cedar Rapids set for January 18 with a strong, wise Republican choice expected.
The twelfth annual Dubuque District camp meeting will be held at Delhi on August 9. Silver Lake is in good condition again with ample water and fine boating. Thirty ministers are to participate in the services. Those seeking board lodging or tent privileges should contact Geo B Crinklaw Secretary at Delhi.
Independence horseman Williams relocates to Lexington Kentucky. Judge Rothrock declines to run for governor.
The Dingley tariff bill, introduced in March, passed the Senate 40 to 80 and was signed by the president. It promises higher revenue after anticipatory imports, extends protection to American manufacturers, and sets the stage for currency reform next.
In Ottumwa Iowa on July 24 the Populists and Democrats failed to fuse as planned. The county chairman, a middle of the road leader, denounced fusion and warned a majority of the 1,000 Populists would field their full ticket. Democrats adjourned without action while Republicans view the events as significant for the campaign.
A Kansas farmer posted a fence sign advertising harvest hands wanted and promising perks such as a hired girl who is blond and genial, cabinet organ music in the evening, pie three times daily, sugar with coffee, hammocks or feather beds or leather divans, and a rising hour of 9 with a noon rest. The note appeared in the Kansas City Journal.
In January 1896 Wyoming town council passed a curfew for boys under sixteen banning loitering after 7:30 PM. Despite officials sworn to enforce, no arrests have occurred and the ordinance remains largely ignored as nightly street games continue.
The piece notes near unanimous backing for the Temple amendment in the county, with opposition only from the Burlington system. It suggests framing a bill within Supreme Court guidelines to gain acceptance at the next legislature and within the upcoming Republican state convention platform.
The Anamosa Journal notes the baseball team leaves Wednesday morning with players Callaway Myers Scott Riddle Sheena Todd McConaughy Miller Duncan Beam Sendricks and manager Moore. Prof Palmer accompanies as umpire and the squad will play at Oxford Junction Miles Clinton Morrison Dixon Lanark Freeport Mt Carroll Miles and Oxford.
The Olin Recorder reports Democrats favor F. W. Miller of this place as the sheriff candidate this fall. The piece argues no Democrat seems likely to win in Jones County this campaign, but Miller would be a strong contender for the ticket.
Local reflection on prosperity arriving unseen as it guides residents through town, promising a subtle, shared experience once it grips their attention and shows its path.
Warden Madden appears to be the victim amid four recent tough circumstances. The piece mentions the phrase dolce far niente and defines it as sitting still while others work, attributed to a Detroit Free Press quote.
Announcements state a candidate for Sheriff will seek the Republican nomination at the county convention. The notice lists Ta Kana of Monticello Iowa as the candidate, with a 2.00 fee payable in advance to Worcesterife.
A Tama candidate for county auditor faces nomination at the Republican county convention set for July 26. The event aims to determine party backing for the statewide and county offices.
Lieutenant Governor Parrott of Lowh and GOP governor nominee status, born Scholawie NY May 1 1887, began in printing, owned Anamosa Eureka, moved to Waterloo to run Reporter with bindery, served as state binder, chaired Ways and Means, elected senator in 1885, eight years service, became lieutenant governor in 1905, praised for fairness and leadership, strong journalistic ties across the state.
The market for horses strengthens with rising domestic demand and export activity. American horses attract British buyers as imports rise to 11 517 with 8 407 from the United States. Renewals on farms rise as industry revives, and US breeders may reap higher prices as horses reach useful age. John D Sullivan of Butterfield suffers heat stroke and near blindness after July 9.
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