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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
5
Senator Trewin opens his gubernatorial bid by posting forty delegates outside his district. Des Moines editors and Cedar Rapids supporters threaten to use force to keep rivals apart when the convention meets in the Parlor City in August.
Sam G. Sloane of the Charles City Intelligencer, a noted money democrat of 1896, has consented to be a candidate for Floyd county representatives. His ability is unquestioned and his candidacy follows a numerously signed petition.
The piece claims Democrats aim to create turmoil within the Republican ranks to energize their upcoming campaign around A. B. Cummins for governor. It notes Cummins' past liquor-question bolting matters and questions whether Democratic papers would fully back him if he secured the nomination.
The Manchester Press supports Harriman as the Delaware County delegation is likely to be instructed for Harriman, despite no immediate danger of backing Cummins. The paper touts its thirty years of experience in the political fight.
The piece argues democracy lost key issues with Aguinaldo and a Supreme Court ruling, pushing focus back to tariff. It claims Republicans favor patching tariff laws while Democrats typically follow by taking a negative stance after GOP picks the issues.
The Vinton Eagle supports Senator Penrose for lieutenant governor and expects Fifth district endorsement. It notes Penrose is acceptable but warns Welcome Mowry’s rail commissioner candidacy could hamper him. It urges Mowry’s candidacy to be considered first.
Linn County Republicans chose a delegation of Trewin friends to the state convention and adopted unanimous resolutions of instruction. A test vote showed Cummins at 18 to 158 for Trewin as Des Moines figures boasted of aid for Handsome Albert. The county resents interference and declares it can handle its own affairs.
Cummins campaigns with early county conventions to win delegates for Des Moines. The Des Moines Capital claims 872 delegates as of last Saturday, prompting Democratic papers to hail a sweeping lead. Opponents acknowledge gains in several counties while noting the total 1,500 delegates in the state convention may still be out of reach.
The Grinnell Congregational court expelled Br Herron at the close of Monday's trial after a housecleaning effort by the church court.
The Cascade Pioneer announces a subscription price increase, defending the paper’s value after previously dropping to a dollar a year due to pressure from a rival that could not endure the price war.
The text mocks Des Moines politicians seeking Cedar Rapids control. It references Judge Hubbard and his pets capable of mastication of various political materials including caucus packers and newspaper prints, implying satire of media and political power.
Des Moines delegates attempted to seize Cedar Rapids caucuses and county delegation, provoking a strong Republican response. Cedar Rapids Republicans defeated the Capital City faction, criticizing the Cummins gang for high handed tactics and lavish spending to subsidize a newspaper. The Linn county Republicans earned praise for their stance.
In a county convention the Cummins and anti-Cummins factions compromised to nominate Gardner Cowles for state representative while delegates to the state convention are instructed for Cummins. The outcome avoids a bitter factional fight though pressure to violate instructions is alleged, with appeals for adherence to obligation.
The column critiques the Dubuque Telegraph for ignoring the constitutional issue of whether the constitution follows the flag. It notes Justice White as a Democrat now on a pro decision, questions why two Republican justices dissent, and argues the decision’s fairness transcends party lines, aligning with the current administration.
The death of Hiram Price recalls early Iowa founders and republican origins. Price served five terms in Congress from the Second District and was a key Iowa delegate during the Civil War era. A temperance advocate, he guided moral suasion for prohibition, earning broad support despite differing views. He later retired in Washington, his legacy fading with age.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports decisive defeats for Mr. Cummins in Appanoose Linn and other counties amid snap caucuses and political tricks linked to D B Hill of Iowa. Republicans rally against Cummins tactics and plan anti Cummins delegations as awareness grows statewide.
The Linn County resolutions praise the Republican record in Iowa and the nation. They denounce Democratic criticisms and interference by Democratic newspapers promoting factionalism to undermine Republican supremacy. The notice warns Republicans against Democratic efforts to undo fifty years of GOP success in the state.
In Belle Plaine Union the term Handsome Albert Cummins is used for the candidate and his supporters push a coordinated plan to build momentum. The Cummins faction boasts a strong organization and is active in Linn county seeking to erode anti Cummins sentiment while noting only about a third of Iowa's ninety nine counties have held conventions.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Cummins may unite but also expose weakness among field candidates. It mentions Watters and Chadwick entering tobacco farming north of the cemetery this summer, and describes a novel planter that plants waters and fertilizes simultaneously, ready for the season in Anamosa.
H. C. Harper plans to establish a branch office of the National Land Co in Monticello with Chas Kleineck as manager. He expects to leave early next week and hopes for success in the new location. Cascade notes include visits by Mr and Mrs C W Rigby and family, Ina Overing's return from Monticello after visiting Mrs D W Rathbun.
Tuer Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean can still be had in combination for two dollars. This rate will not be made to those who are not advance paying subscribers.
A series of Lenox College events runs from June 9 to June 18 featuring a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. H. Ensign, an address by Rev. C. W. West to the Christian Association, talks to literary societies, senior class night led by Prof. C. E. Merriam, and the main collegiate commencement with an alumni banquet in the gymnasium and musical exercises.
The Monticello Memorial Day program featured L. L. Lockard’s address to the Grand Army post and attendees, urging education as a national virtue and urging remembrance of Civil War heroes. He urged unity, praised national sacrifice, and urged citizens to study lessons from memorials to sustain patriotism.
Through Pony Plain text: Tickets to Buffalo and return from Chicago offered by Nickel Plate Railway for the Pans American Exposition. Prices 13.00 with 10 day sale period, 15.00 for 15 days, 21.00 for 30 days. Through tickets east of Buffalo allow ten-day stopover with 1.00 deposit. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan General Agent Chicago.
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