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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
6
The article recounts Admiral Dewey and Vice Admiral von Diedrichs disputing the Manila blockade after Dewey's Manila victory. It covers boarding actions on German ships, tensions at the harbor, and a proposed conference that led to further incidents and a calming of the dispute.
Charles F. Murphy, Tammany leader of New York City, and William Sulzer, the impeached Democratic governor, continue testifying. Their oral contradictions point to one man lying and knowing it.
George Crump Jr. and Al Jennings, both ex convicts, announce bids for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The piece notes the primary system allows potentially any candidate with enough signatures to appear on the ballot, even inmates through agents.
The Sioux City Journal denounces the senate for refusing to clip the postmaster general's delegated power. It urges a thorough review and recodification of postal rates and a legal limit on executive authority to prevent parcel post abuses.
Congressman Prouty signals his intention to run for supreme judge. Many claim to be fit for the position, but under the present nomination system the man seeks an office that fits him rather than the office fitting the man.
A portion of Anamosa residents advocate organizing under the commission form of government amid ongoing city governance concerns. The discussion centers on changing municipal structure to a more centralized city management approach.
Uncle Peter Guthrie turned 91 on February 22 and the family marked the occasion last Saturday Dr Guthrie visiting from Dubuque and R J from Sand Spring attended. He continues daily trips to the post office with other oldtimers.
The Omaha World-Herald notes the paradox of voter access versus participation saying you can lead a woman to the ballot but cannot force her to vote. It discusses civic engagement and historical barriers to female suffrage.
Warren Miller, former LeMars Globe Post publisher, buys the Independence Conserva tive from Mrs. Carrie S. Goen. Minor smoking crackdown urged by Linn county officials. city officers ordered to arrest minors smoking and to pursue sellers.
George Holub a 30 year old man living with a brother north of town died early Wednesday morning near Wyoming After sleeping at the livery barn office Tuesday night he took laudanum and then shot himself His body was found by girls walking to school The coroner ruled suicide He left a note requesting cremation but asked burial if cremation caused trouble Holub had poor health and tuberculosis last summer seeking relief in Texas His death is mourned by the community He was unmarried and survived by two brothers Ad and Frank and two sisters Mrs Henry Bramer of Wyoming and another sister near Monmouth
The piece notes Democratic attempts to boost Hon. John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids for governor. It reports lively Linn County newspaper chatter but broad doubt among Hamilton's acquaintances about his pace and viability in the primary race.
A Pioneers Press note jokes about bank raids by yeggs failing against state treasuries while lawmakers, regarded as statesmen, make better heists. It contrasts frequent national- treasury raids with the ineptitude of yeggs and the folly of officials.
A Fremont Tribune snippet notes February’s odd weather as a challenge to uphold winter’s enduring reputation. The brief suggests ongoing cold, snowy expectations shaping local mood and plans.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that government ownership of railroads, telephones, and telegraphs could arise from unsatisfactory service and financial pressure. It frames the issue as a moral question of honesty against dishonesty and patriotism versus political expediency.
Hopkinton newspapers grow impatient over the railway commissioners delay in ruling on requests for extra train service on the division. Officials plan to study submitted evidence and expert reports to fairly allocate revenues between main lines and branches, noting Milwaukee’s claim of loss on the current service.
The 1914 act requires every Iowa public school to include agriculture domestic science and manual training within a year. The State College at Ames will aid by hosting a six week summer program June 15 to July 24 with extensive courses and review classes to help teachers obtain the required certificate and pass state examinations.
Leading newspapers nationwide show growing fatigue with watchful waiting while supporting President Wilson s policy of patience and avoidance of war. The piece argues the press should back his efforts to prevent U S entry and favor war avoidance if possible.
The Ottumwa Review praises Jerry Sullivan as the best salaried man in American politics. He receives a fixed 9000 dollar annuity, 8 dollar per diem, private secretary, stenographer, car and chauffeur, with semiannual trips to port cities covered. The lifetime post offers 10 am to 5 pm hours and outsized perks, recalling a cabinet role. He previously ran a Creston law office on the Q.
Anamosa editorial questions tariff removal and its effect on beet and corn prices. It argues Democrats face a conflict between producers and consumers and questions promised lower living costs.
A Mason City dispatch warns Iowa cities like Monticello face serious trouble from the new paving statute. The law sets tough, uncertain rules for assessments, with property owners near but not on paved streets bracing for added costs and potential legal disputes.
The Iowa Beef Producers Association and Iowa State College plan a beef producers special train on the Cedar Rapids Calmar line of the O M S P Ry for Thursday March 19. It will stop at Monticello for about an hour with speakers and beef cattle demonstrations. Notable speakers include Charles Bacher Jr George H Burge Capt W S A Smith Howard Vaughan Dean C F Curtiss W H Pew J M Evward and R F O Donnell among others. The program covers profitable beef production on high priced land soil fertility cheapening beef making and beef cattle market prospects. The train aims to improve beef production and farming profits in Iowa. Schedule runs Springville Anamosa Monticello Hopkinton Delaware Greeley Strawberry Point with a night meeting at Strawberry Point.
The Sioux City Journal notes ongoing imports of live animals and farm commodities into the county. It argues that even small but growing quantities depress home market prices for farmers, while questioning whether retail prices to consumers have fallen accordingly or remain high.
The Omaha Bee notes that Anetta has never filed libel charges alleging he pushed Madero aside. The remark, reported in the paper, reflects on prior insinuations without resulting lawsuits or legal action.
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