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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
A tangled set of notes reflects France’s push toward war with Germany over Morocco while Russia seeks oil rights in Manchuria via Standard Oil. Chicago strikers discuss wearing union buttons to end their walkout as peace talks stall.
Secretary Taft denounces abuses of the jury system while noting its general merit. He says juries usually reflect sound judgment, even as some trials may yield injustice. The Chicago teamsters strike wanes as leaders lose support and graft and corruption within unions drew calls for accountability.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports an opinion that factionalism within Iowa Republicans will fade with the current state administration. As the governor steps aside, Republican sentiment is expected to unite, erasing party strife and guiding the party to select a governor representing all people and the entire party.
Reports from Lodz Poland claim over two thousand civilians were killed by Cossack troops last Friday. If true the Lodz slaughter points to a domestic danger for Russia as Moscow sends more soldiers to the city amid feared armed resistance by workers and the public.
The piece condemns Steffens for praising Tom Johnson of Cleveland as the best mayor in a well governed city while citing incidents of law disregard. It warns that praising public officers for breaking laws endangers the rule of law and urges focusing on lawful public service. It notes the death of Judge David Ryan, Des Moines Bar Association president.
A $700 armory project is proposed for Newton while Marion plans a Fourth barbecue at the Fairgrounds marking the race meet start. Separately, Indy boys camp near Manchester and a Do e college student Floy Donalson will wed a missionary in Korea this summer.
From the July Century the account recounts Commodore Perry carrying a government letter to the Japanese court seeking friendship and trade. The original 1851 instrument by Daniel Webster was revised by Edward Everett in 1852 into English Dutch and Chinese versions, enshrined in a rosewood coffer. The aim was protection for sailors and mutual prosperity through trade, though Japan showed reluctance to open.
The piece argues that socialism and anarchism differ from Russian policy and predicts revolution in Russia driven by oppression and despotism. It condemns the Russian ruling class as brutal and corrupt while contrasting Japan's war burden with Western media bias favoring Russia. It ends with the claim that regimes born by force will fall by force.
Article discusses the rapid adoption of the word graft in English meaning corruption or political graft. It notes dictionaries once defined graft as tree shoots or skin grafts, but now graft is common slang for corrupt practices used by reputable publications. It questions whether this reflects a real rise in graft or awareness of such actions.
The Mt Vernon Hawkeye notes public sentiment shifting toward growing the navy and supporting a strong mercantile marine. It cites President Roosevelt promoting both policies as essential for U.S. world power and peace. It argues American ships should carry American products like a store using its own delivery system.
The Cedar Rapids Republican denounces three term governorships in Iowa arguing no one should hold the office thrice. It urges limiting other state officers to two terms and notes that political influence relies on committee rank and tenure. It claims many capable Iowa men exist to govern.
The passage argues against longer governorship tenures urging that the state board of control is the real administrator and the office is largely honorary. It criticizes papers advocating three terms as lacking sanity and personal adoration.
The Minneapolis Tribune discusses the appeal of mutual benefit insurance amid scrutiny of major insurers like Equitable Life. It argues that cheap, low-expense mutual plans attract buyers while critics say regular companies spend on salaries and large surpluses. The piece notes public doubt may sustain mutual benefit systems despite risks.
In remarks cited by the Cedar Rapids Republican, Iowa's governor claimed Des Moines would reach 200,000 people if railroads did not discriminate for Mississippi and Missouri river points. The Dubuque Times challenged why no 200,000 towns exist on those rivers, highlighting political grandstanding and urging caution by state leaders.
A long list of transfers shows numerous parcels traded among individuals and local firms. Buyers include David Beatty, Henry Hotz, Miles Cook, Mary Potter, Catherine Close, Frank Wozenilek, J M Lochner, Mary I Leffingwell, and many others. Amounts range from 50 to 10000 dollars with properties including lots, blocks, and sections in Cascade Monticello Anamosa Oxford Junction and Olin among others.
The week ending June 20 reports alternately warm and cool with below normal average temperatures and variable rainfall. Corn growth is healthy with fields being plowed for the third time and stands better than prior reports.
A court official explains that while men may legally assume a new name, they must show a good reason such as foreign origin difficulty or avoiding criminal associations. Adoption and name change orders require petitions, birth and residence details, and public notice before the new name may be used. the original identity remains legally preserved.
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