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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
5
Chancellor George MacLean of Nebraska has accepted the presidency of the State University of Iowa with a salary of 6000 dollars per year. The silver Republicans abandon their Iowa bid as the Anamosa Journal expands to a seven column quarto format and resumes auxiliary service.
The text notes a ruse by General Alger and Governor Pingree aiming to secure a senatorship, suggesting Alger should relieve the administration by resigning as secretary of war.
The Anamosa Eureka reports Prof. F. C. Wickes of Oxford Junction is a candidate for county superintendent. The southern half of the county shows notable candidate production.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Hunter has little to explain and questions whether Convict Curtis merits apologies for his treatment. The editorial hints Curtis might owe apologies for his conduct toward the warden.
The Wyoming Journal reports C. B. Paul of that city as a candidate for county superintendent pending Republican county convention action. Paul is a Lenox college graduate and the principal of Coggan and Linn county schools.
Judge Huston withdraws as a candidate while Judge Sloan of Van Buren remains in the field. He states he will not burden the district by staying in the contest and declines further consideration as a candidate.
State Senator E. G. Penrose of Tama county announces he will not seek the lieutenant governor’s office despite newspaper statements. He says he does not wish to divide the Fifth district or cause embarrassment for Judge Burnham who is running for supreme court judge.
The passage notes how a city paper can reach a blackguard level in criticizing Foraker, contrasting with the old-time country press whose traditions are echoed by the Arizona Kicker. The line about Kohlsnat suggests he is stuck in his unsold pies.
D A Baker of Greeley seeks the vacant district seat after F F Merriam resignation. He faces G W Dunham of the Dunham Norris Stiles firm in the upcoming convention. The Manchester Press backs Dunham while the News supports Baker.
The Tipton Advertiser discusses the Cedar Jones district race noting Cedar county will nominate the Republican candidate this year. Incumbent Senator F C Ellison retires after a strong term. Several capable men from Cedar are mentioned as possible nominees with credit to the district.
The Kentucky state convention sparked lively clashes as it debated rules aimed at excluding free silver. Bryan pushes his 16 to 1 issue before voters, promising to influence forthcoming Democratic gatherings. Internecine strife looms as both major parties resist combinations that raise staple costs.
Judge Giffen runs for the supreme bench but loses united local newspaper support in Linn County. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes papers and Republicans favored Judge Burnham, fearing district rivalries would split the GOP vote if Giffen advanced.
Republicans at the county convention say Cedar county should name the senatorial candidate if a worthy, well known figure can command united support from both counties. Jones county will back a strong nominee and will not accept a mediocre compromise. Ellison’s renomination is unlikely without a highly capable successor.
The table lists Jones County total assessable value at 22,220,257 with taxable value 5,555,054. Wayne Township tops wealth, Washington is poorest, and Wyoming is dog banner. Monticello leads towns in valuation, money and credits, and real estate values. Anamosa trails in several categories.
An expose details steep salary increases for Modern Woodmen of America leaders. Head consul now 5000 dollars up 1400. head clerk 4500 up 900. head banker 3600 up 1100. board of directors 15 dollars daily up 1500 yearly. board of auditors 12 dollars daily.
Mc Clure's Magazine will feature an opening article on the automobile in common use. It explains costs, operation, and capabilities with illustrations of major types now under trial.
D C Cloud aged eighty two remains in Muscatine where he located in 1839. He was elected attorney general under 1852 law and served three years. At his arrival Muscatine had only thirty one buildings. In his eighty eighth year he stays mentally sharp and still engages in legal conversation with younger attorneys.
The three month old girl found on Dr. Cogswell's doorstep in Cedar Rapids was traced to Anamosa last Saturday by Auditor W. S. Barker and his wife. Taken to the Home for the Friendless, she was then cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Peet. Miss Smith and her Castle Grove brother claim the child is their father’s, a fact now likely.
Last Tuesday 27th lnst the Republican county gathering in Wyoming chose delegates to state and senatorial conventions. Fourteen townships represented with numerous delegates. A. Matthiessen reelected chairman presiding over sessions with F. M. Hazlet secretary and committees named for credentials and permanent organization. Delegates to state and senatorial conventions announced with alternates appointed. Senator Ellison delivered a fiery address praising Republican principles to enthusiastic cheers for McKinley.
In the Chicago Record W B Curtis argues no pair of presidents and vice presidents matched the intimate bond of McKinley and Hobart. He contrasts earlier pairs like Cleveland and Hendricks, Hayes and Wheeler, and Lincoln and Johnson, concluding Lincoln and Hamlin were the closest before McKinley and Hobart.
A medieval tale from an Luchange explains the shirt waist's origin. A famed dressmaker allegedly offered to please a rich but plain woman by creating a garment that neutralizes differences in beauty, making all women look alike and leveling contrasts in appearance.
A Harper's Weekly excerpt extols Jewish ancestry and merit noting that Jewish infants show greater longevity than American peers. It cites Professor Ripley and Lombroso data to argue Jews possess superior vitality and resilience.
Twenty three state banks were incorporated in Iowa during the past year. The state now boasts the largest number of banks of any state in the Union.
Neighborhood notes report Alfred Flude of Springville News buying the Vinton Review. A Tipton petition seeks mulet law consent. Hale plans July 4 celebration with Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. Dr J T Abbott of Manchester dies at 75, an Odd Fellow. J Q Pruitt fatally wounds Jessie Porter in Chicago then dies by suicide. motive unknown. Mrs Inman and daughter in law injured in Cedar Rapids runaway. recovery uncertain. Anamosa dispatch denies a penitentiary strike. Ten year old Albert Knutson drowns near Clinton. Mrs Parmeter wins $8,000 vs Marion over hay accident. Minnie Murray marries H S Sternberger. she was known as the woman in white. Dr McErlane shoots Lippert. Lippert beats him. both in custody. Volunteers transplant skin grafts to Will Barrett after a Waterloo burn. John J Pinnell killed by horse kick near Fillmore. funeral at St Mary’s in Cascade. Ephraim Maxwell cremated. ashes cast into Mississippi at Davenport. Maxwell 73, ex Confederate. Motive tied to dislike of burial location.
The Cascade Pioneer marks its twenty third birthday on June 28 1876 the same day its first paper was issued. Talks arise to widen the C M B P Ry narrow gauge line to standard gauge with stockholders pressing for action. Frank Tobias renews the mail contract to Monticello Goodale of Varley secures the route and James Finn wins the weekly Temple Hill path. All contracts run to July 1. In Dakota W A Fairburn buys a quarter section in Ipswich Edmunds County North Dakota praising the country and Aber deen. In Aber deen he meets William Bucknam former Cascader who now handles city street work.
A theater manager frets when General Grant and family visit a box in a New York area theater. A boy delivers a card from the box office asking if Grant paid for the box. The answer reads that General Grant did not pay. his son Fred did.
A Syracuse Herald anecdote jokes about a new hired girl unable to scallop oysters for dinner. The mistress corrects her, noting the term acallop for scallop while the girl explains she could not find the acallopor.
A brief dialogue from the New York World shows a man declaring he avoids arguments before breakfast while a woman suggests he could find work if he wanted. The exchange hints at everyday morning chatter.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell round trip excursion tickets to Chautauqua Lake and return on July 7 at one fare. Tickets valid until August 8, 1899 and good on any of three daily trains. Cheap rates to other eastern points from Van Buren street station on the Loop. For information contact general agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago Telephone Central 2057.
Ad promises night relief from cold symptoms with Break-Up-at Cold Tablets. Sold by O H Soetjesole and associates with a 25 cent price and a no cure no pay guarantee.
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