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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
5
Attorney Reed argues a county convention must have a majority of delegates elected to convene and transact business. The piece cites rules for order, list presentation, and vacancies, and critiques political pursuits over enterprise. It also recounts P W Madden’s shifting career and calls for young men to avoid public office careers.
The aging statesman received widespread praise from leaders across parties in Washington last Monday. Vice President Fairbanks lauded his public devotion, while Speaker Cannon called him the most useful U.S. senator and wished him a long life in service. Other figures echoed admiration, comparing him to Gladstone and extolling his wisdom and discretion.
The article lauds Senator Beveridge for defending President Roosevelt and his crackdown on dishonest big business. It praises Roosevelt for enforcing laws against the rich and poor alike and notes Beveridge highlights numerous facts that renew support for Roosevelt and the administration’s stance against crime and rapacity.
Courtney Boyd, Taft's Iowa adviser, reports broad Republican backing for Senator Allison in the state. He notes Taft sentiment aligns with re electing Allison to continue national leadership and legislative experience in Congress. He urges Iowa Republicans to keep Allison in the Senate as long as possible.
Dr. Weir Mitchell contributes a readable Century magazine story The Red City set in Philadelphia just after the Revolution. The piece introduces Washington era figures and contemporaries including Jefferson, Quakers, and French visitors, highlighting democracy and colonial curiosity.
A Chicago Tribune special notes Taft managers possess a Governor Cumming drafted document alleging Iowa progressives get no national aid yet win victories, highlighting Cummins and Roosevelt as rival forces. The piece suggests a broader view that national actions fuel the intra party clash.
Editor Rinehart of the Des Moines Chronicle accuses members of the state central committee of outward support for Bryan and inward support for Johnson. Mr. Moore of Alamosa defends his record, saying he did more for Bryan in 1906 and is doing more now. We express no opinions on the dispute.
Hon George W Clark laments the expensive and disagreeable chase for office. As speaker he sees a clear view of how political expediency shapes outcomes and values the better path over self serving ambition.
Liquor interests organize 41 federation with headquarters in Chicago to oppose prohibition high license local option and other saloon targets. The group aims to unite enemies of the saloon to bolster temperance efforts.
Democratic members push to enforce Jim Crow laws in the District of Columbia saying the move will not deter the negro vote where southern influence prevails the action sparks debates on civil rights and electoral impact.
The Iowa City Republican critiques the official registry as unnecessarily large, claiming it is three times its needed size and implying state funds are being squandered. The piece questions the efficiency and fiscal responsibility of state operations.
A suburb of Cleveland Collingood reports a devastating school fire in which 160 children died. Defective furnace started the blaze. 152 bodies recovered by last evening, with hundreds more endangered. Locked exits and jammed doorway caused many deaths. Two teachers died as fire escapes were absent. Parents overwhelmed by the tragedy.
The Marion Register argues that Iowa leaders Lafe Young Geo Parkins and A B Cummins are split over Taft. It contends Governor Cummins has not endorsed Taft and would back other candidates if asked, warning that Taft would lose Iowa's delegation without strong nomination assurances.
In Washington Reed teased a newcomer Robert G. Cousins of Town with a quip about the presidential itch. Cousins, now chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, replied that he never had the presidential itch, ending the jab and leaving Reed amused for the afternoon.
The Dubuque Times-Journal notes Gov. Cummins in 1906 rejected claims that Allison’s political career was ending. It quotes Cummins praising Allison as a beloved Nestor of republicanism and urging his speedy recovery and long public service despite his age.
Waterloo Reporter urges Iowa Republicans to back Hon. B. F. Carroll as a true independent leader for governor in 1908. The piece lauds his conscience driven stance and unwillingness to trade honor for votes.
EK M Babcock is endorsed as a candidate for representative in Jones county by the Wyoming Journal before Republican primaries. The piece praises his fitness for the legislature and calls him a diligent worker in the party with broad views and high ideals.
The Manchester Press rebuts the accusation that Congressman Cousins was afraid to run. It argues Cousins is no coward, citing past actions that proved his courage even among political adversaries.
The Durant Star announces Dr. H. R. Chapman of Durant as a candidate for state senator representing the district. The endorsement notes his years of acquaintance, medical training at the State University of Iowa, practice in Bennett and Durant, and broad support from Cedar and Jones counties Republicans in primaries and elections.
Fort Worth Record weighs in on political etiquette noting if a cook were treated as family the worker would likely quit promptly. The two items reflect editorial views on party loyalty and domestic staff expectations.
Washington notes detail how Assistant Secretary Latta carries presidential messages to Congress daily. The piece recalls how messages interrupted debates, cites Senator Foraker and Senator Davis, and notes Iowa’s Senator Allison guiding a quick, merit-based bill.
The March Century highlights prospects of living on a single acre of irrigated land in Washington through a feature on a former city worker turned success. It also showcases Andrew Carnegie on railway rebates and Henry 3 Hersey on weather experiences, plus Saint-Gaudens and Keller essays and a note on W V Keith’s new manufactured hand after a shredder accident.
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