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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
Governor John M. Pattison of Ohio died in the afternoon of the 18th after prolonged campaign strain. The item notes recent events and political context without graphic detail, referencing his passing and the impact of campaign tensions.
The piece notes that both large and small colleges bestow honorary degrees in large numbers. It suggests many ministers lack D D after their names not from lack of achievement but modesty in asking for the title.
The piece argues that Sinclair and London are socialists, predicts narrow gubernatorial margins for Perkins and Cummins supporters, and notes Sullivan as a likely Democratic candidate. It questions free coinage stance, warns against state interference in saloons, and cites Kansas labor needs amid high farm prices while praising Roosevelt era reforms.
Maryland Senator Isidor Rayner argues the railroad rate bill will go to courts for construction. He lists three key questions: congressional power to regulate rates, power to authorize the ICC to fix rates by the standard, and whether courts should retry cases or keep commissions’ orders advisory unless constitutional rights are invaded. He believes courts will uphold Congress’s standard and ICC authority but will de novo retry cases, making court review unlimited and potentially defiant to agency findings.
Utah Senator Smoot faces removal amid public opinion and packed petitions from women. A committee majority urged expulsion, arguing he participates in a polygamous Mormon practice, though the constitution does not bar a Mormon from Senate. The ruling frames the dispute as opposition to the church influence rather than personal grounds.
The Jones County Teachers Institute meets in Monticello with many educators in attendance. The report highlights Iowa's early push for education, local civic ties, and a mix of local incidents and notable deaths, fires, and community events from 19th century era.
The Burlington Hawkeye weighs Mr Bryan’s past dire predictions against current prosperity. It notes his return home smiling and hopeful for political honors while claiming no abandonment of former principles, and questions how he will reconcile theory with present conditions. An intrigued public awaits his explanation.
The Dubuque Times reports that after each street carnival the city faces renewed resolve to end it. Property owners and merchants urge restraint due to street blockages noise and harm to business. Future carnivals will move to parks or vacant lots to avoid disturbing shoppers.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes Anamosa has begun ten blocks of brick paving and two miles of cement sidewalks, signaling a new growth phase for the town of under 3,000. The piece likens the pace to inspire nearby towns to rise to the challenge as Hearst and socialists react to the Bryan boom.
Miss Margaret Greer is home from Clay Center where she taught for a year and will return next season after being unanimously re elected to the position at a salary of 70 dollars per month. The College Alumni banquet was held with toasts from alumni including F. E. Williamson and Rev. Daniel Russell.
William Henry Pangburn born in New York City on July 11 1817 died at his home in Center Junction Iowa June 11 1906. He moved with his parents to Iowa in 1855 lived in Jackson and Jones counties before settling in Center Junction. He married Mary G Lewis June 17 1867 and had two children one dying in infancy. He leaves a wife a son William Sheldon Pangburn four grandchildren a sister and three brothers. Funeral held at Center Junction M E Church Rev J Burn officiating. Burial in North Madison cemetery. A petition seeks a Maquoketa River bridge at Dale’s Mill on the Richland Scotch Grove border to aid local travel and commerce.
The school board records Miss Ima Babcock's resignation after unanimous re election as assistant principal. She accepted an offer to join Monticello schools in the same role, and her departure is regretted as she was an excellent teacher.
Monticello Iowa adopts Ordinance No 3238 requiring cement gutters on north and south sides of First Street from Gill to Main be at least four inches thick and thirty inches wide. Gutters must be built within sixty days under city street commissioner supervision with costs charged to abutting property if not completed after thirty days notice. The ordinance takes effect after publication. Also notes Kempf not seeking Democratic representation, Lenox College commencement attendance, flour advertisement, and death of Hon Charles Weare.
W K Pearson of Anamosa declares his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the action of the Republican county convention on June 21, 1906.
Thos G Richardson announces his candidacy for county superintendent of schools, pending the Republican county convention action in Wyoming on June 4 1906.
Hl G Halsey announces candidacy for county recorder subject to the action of the republican county convention at Olin on May 21 1906.
A. Matthiessen declares candidacy for Jones County sheriff pending action by the Republican county convention. He states his intent to seek the office and participate in the party's selection process.
Date for the office of county supervisor of Jones county, subject to the action of the republican county convention. J. H. Brownell, Wyoming, Iowa, May 28. C D Grass offers for sale the farm on Bowens Prairie about 424 miles from Monticello, 80 acres. For price, contact Marugg Bros. Monticello. Now is the time to sell hens and spring chickens. The Alamo Cedar Rapids park open evenings and weekends admission ten cents. Acres of woodland, picnic grounds, night lighting noted.
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