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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
A heated analysis argues the California delegates used a state wide vote to bypass district rules, supporting home rule while taft delegates face Roosevelt clashes. It notes Roosevelt’s anger, Taft’s gains, and Bryan stirring a rough house maneuver as Parker’s chair candidacy sparks contention.
After telling of his toil for the democratic party and facing rebuffs from the board of supervisors, Boss Moore learns he has been appointed as a page for the Baltimore convention. He brings messages from Bryan to a washer woman and handles hurried calls from Ollie James to convention attendees.
A denunciation targets Roosevelt era supporters who resist following the leader amid a broad chase after dissidents across parties. The note warns that past friendships will not block the pursuit as unrest grows.
Republicans and Democrats meet next Saturday in Anamosa to select delegates for state conventions and to nominate county officers. Republicans will choose recorder, county attorney, county superintendent, and supervisor by delegate vote rather than by a single boss. Democratic boss boasts of a page role at the national convention, while the Law Enforcement league attacks liquor interests as candidates seek constitutional government and stable governance amid Cummins’ delegate count.
Senator Cummins offered pointers on convention visibility. The convention backed Roosevelt era estimates for Taft and Root. Lafe Young framed it as a clash between steam roller and cash register. Teddy faced a showdown as Abbott may drink again. The Chicago Tribune endured a hard week.
The Hopkinton Leader argues that public offices are increasingly treated as perks for the rich with senatorial seats priced around 100000, presidential jobs at a million plus, and ordinary state posts from 10000 upward, barring modest citizens from entry.
The Sioux City Journal notes Senator Cummins chose not to attend Chicago, a decision framed as wise by experience. His Cedar Rapids stop during the Republican state convention is described as among his most unproductive trips.
Bill Flinn hosts a national convention to avoid contamination by political corruptionists. The event will be a public spectacle likely to leave a lasting impression for many years.
The Capital-Journal argues the fair primary favors the wealthy and city dwellers, leaving country residents little chance at nomination. It claims primary costs drive candidates to dishonest fundraising and filing expense reports are often violated, urging repeal of the primary system.
A Kansas City Star remark notes English suffragettes would chafe at American women who neglected to break into Chicago play with hatchets and croquet mallets, reflecting contemporary sports and suffrage rhetoric.
Obituary notes announce B I Thomas of Traer dead while Cedar Rapids hosts bar session and Maquoketa chautauqua attendance slips. Other items report a new concrete dam at Anamosa, spelling winner Donald Cooper, and several local injuries and accidents. Anamosa Bible dated 1599 traced to Frisbie family with fire damage and antique leather cover.
Independent summary of Republican and Democratic conventions with delegate contests and rulings. Roosevelt claims fraud as Taft delegates are seated. Indiana and Southern contests discussed. Borah Kellogg and others vote for Taft delegates. Democratic convention reopens with Parker and Bryan, Kern elected chairman, unit-rule debate shifts power in Ohio and across party lines.
The Marshalltown Times Republican extols Iowa as thriving with verdant fields and strong corn prospects. It predicts a heavy crop historic in scale barring disasters, noting corn will be knee high by the Fourth of July and August will bring fullness alongside prime weather for small grains.
A columnist recalls Uncle Joe’s cautious view of a contentious politician. The anecdote contrasts public optimism with private doubt, likening the leader to a Maine couple’s wary ice comparison about a husband’s fate on uncertain surface.
The 1911 Iowa rattlesnake bounty totaled 9,266.25 dollars, the largest in years, with 18,533 snakes killed statewide. Clayton county paid 5,220.75 dollars and Winneshiek 2,802. Other bounties listed include gophers 44,137.58 dollars wolves 9,769.89 dollars ground hogs 1,890.87 dollars wildcats 4 dollars, foxes 335 dollars.
President Taft vetoed a bill that would have removed Col Roosevelt's former Rough Rider colonel from his current high army post. The veto comes as the Democratic House pressed the issue, but the president stresses duty over vindictiveness in his performance.
The Chicago Tribune notes that Mr. Lorimer has the option to submit his resignation immediately with minimal scrutiny, avoiding broad public attention while stepping away from his duties.
The Omaha Bee notes that every thorough and personally run campaign features a claim department, implying organized scrutiny of voter appeals, fundraising records, and candidate accountability within successful political efforts.
Hopkinton Leader reports A W McDonald resigns as cashier of Farmers State Bank effective July 1 to focus on private business interests. Ralph Milroy elected assistant cashier and to act as right bower of W S Johnson in the bank.
Thomas King sley, who underwent major operations at Jinley hospital several weeks ago, returned home Wednesday afternoon. Friends and business associates express gratification at his steady improvement as he recuperates at his home.
The New York Tribune reports Timothy J. Woodruff remained on one side of the fence for three consecutive days, a feat described as a record by witnesses.
Carroll W Kimball and husband transfer to Lewis A Andruse 95 acres in Clay township for 7125 dollars. Joseph W Sherman and wife to W S Tasker part of Fri Lot 2 with water and dam privileges in Jackson township for 500 dollars. Samuel Byers and wife to W S Tasker 6.61 acres in Jackson Township for 661 dollars. W S Tasker and wife to Wapsie Power and Light Co. part of government Lot 5 and other Jackson lands for 1 dollar. Helen L Carpenter to Harriet C Coughlan undivided three lots and others in Monticello railroad addition for 1 dollar. T I Watters to Mary A Matson undivided 16 acres in Cass township for 750 dollars. Bertha Rigby to M L King Lot 447 Railroad add to Monticello for 1500 dollars. Iwart Wilcox et al to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry Co land in Oxford township for 10 dollars. George F Tobiason et al to Arnold Bader land Castle Grove township and Delaware county for 4900 dollars. Adell McKelvey to James Young lots in Center Junction for 1400 dollars. Merritt Fortney and wife to Amy Evelyn Courtwright lots 15 and 16 in Cronkhite’s add to Olin for 7765 dollars.
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