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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

5

Express Supports Republican Nominations After Primary

The Express signals continued backing for Republican candidates in the upcoming campaign, praising Senator Allison and county leaders in Dubuque, Jones, Davis and Linn counties. It notes brewer and temperance tensions, predicts Taft vs Bryan as likely national contest, and jokes that A-named voters gain five thousand votes in state offices.

the Express Dubuque County Alligon Jones County Davis County Jones Johnson Cedar Linn County J. E. Reed Allison

Alphabet Starts Could Spark Early Candidate Rush

The piece notes that a staying primary is likely to produce a large field of candidates with names beginning early in the alphabet, suggesting an influx of contenders as the process unfolds.

A Look at Iowa Politics and the Iowa Primaries

The piece discusses Senator Dolliver as a vice presidential candidate while urging he remain in the Senate for effectiveness. It notes Cummins followers leaning toward the Democratic party per the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald and mocks the Iowa primary system with a cartoon. It also mentions college commencements and Senator Allison’s success overshadowing disappointments.

Dolliver Allison Taft Senate Cummins Iowa Dubuque

If We Can’t Have The Good Man We Take The Other

A terse line reflects a political stance about replacing a preferred candidate with the alternative good man option. The remark signals strategic choice amid a contested selection.

Our New Governor Named for B F Carroll as Governor

The Des Moines Capital notes the people favor Hon. B. F. Carroll for governor. A former six year state auditor, Carroll built a reform record and a calm campaign. Describing his background in education and public service, the piece highlights his straightfoward style and native Iowa roots.

Des Moines B. F. Carroll Carroll Executive Council Ile Davis County Iowa Missouri Davis County Republican Bloomfield Paul Equitable Life of Iowa

Woman Captures Five Foot Monster Eagle Near Emery Miles Home

In a south town barnyard Mrs. Emery Miles confronted a monstrous five foot eagle feeding on a chicken. She trapped the bird with her apron and hid it in a box for a day before it was killed. The encounter ended with no serious injuries to Mrs. Miles.

Olin Recorder Emery Miles

Death of Mrs Col Charles F Springer in Center Junction

Mrs Col Charles F Springer longtime Jones county resident died of brain hemorrhage at Center Junction last Monday the 8th. She helped dedicate the Scotch Grove monument and taught at multiple schools before marriage. Funeral held at Anamosa Methodist church with Rev W E Van Buren preaching.

Charles F. Springer Jones County Center Junction W. E. van Buren Decorah

Express in the Far Wilderness Letter from Monticello Reader

Irvin D. Slauson writes from Manitou Minnesota describing sending Monticello Express papers along an old river route via International Falls Rainy River Loman Manitou Rapids and Frontiers near the US Canada line. He recalls Mrs Gallagher and early Monticello days while noting local Indigenous reservations and frontier life on the Rainy River and Otchipwe lands.

The Xpress Monticello Gallagher L’rector International Falls Koochiching Walls Rainy River Loman Postollice Loman Manitou Rapids Manitou Postollice Long Sault Rapids

Cumming Stays Steady in Political Grave

From the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Cumming is described as not teetering on the edges but reposing squarely in the middle of his political grave, signaling firm stance or position.

Murphy The Vinton Eagle Salt River the Express Dennisville Jones County Sona Erin Acarce Justice of the Peace R. M Delsarte Fellowa Jerico Allison Trewin Babcock Cumming J. H Jonea Dubuque

The Iowa Idea Spurs Talk Of Another Term

The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that many worthy terms merit renewal while the Chicago Tribune praises Senator Allison as a good man worthy of another term.

St. Louis

District Court Proceedings Reported With Varied Outcomes

Records show a mix of amendments trials and settlements in district court. Cases include Robert Johnson vs J V D Saum with leave to amend, Waggoner vs Ry Co with trial to court and jury verdict of 400, and several settlements or dismissals with costs paid. Guardian ad litem appointed for Hugh Lavery.

Robert Johnson Va. J. VD. Saum I. E. Snyder John Wurzbacher W. A. Booth John J. Beacom John McNally A. W. Waggoner John Cass Lew L. Gee James E. Howie Robert Howie Alac Frank E. Moravic Joseph Vozenelek Costa

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