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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
5
Reports tallied over eighty deaths from a northeast Texas cyclone while local politics featured a grafting inquiry into the county convention and shifts in party lines. Delegates flirt with rivals as independents seek gains, court-house bonds, and a debate over sound money contrasts with free silver factions.
President Cleveland awards pension commissioner Lochren a lifetime federal judgeship in gratitude for how he followed Hoke Smith's orders regarding pensioners. Lochren will hold a life appointment as a judge.
The week’s crop bulletin cites heavy rains delaying corn planting across the state with 20 to 40 percent still to plant in northern and central districts and some plowing unfinished. Early fields show fair stands but weeds advance as replanting may be needed. The piece also highlights political commentary around McKinley and mentions Rep. Cousins securing $35,000 for an Indian industrial school in Tama county and a $42,000 transfer from an Indian Territory tribe.
Hon W J Knight of Dubuque speaks on Democratic prospects and possible party bolt at the Chicago convention. He says sound money vs silverites could split the party, but asserts the Republican party will sweep the country regardless. He criticizes Democrats as spineless when in power and ineffective when in opposition.
The mid summer meeting of the Fifth District Editorial Association will be held in Lake Delavan Wisconsin during the first week of August. A program costing £900 is being prepared and announcements will go to publishers and editors. The group will rendezvous at Cedar Rapids August 6th and travel by rail to Lake Delavan arriving before noon. The stay includes business mornings and leisure afternoons with fishing and bathing. Attendance is limited to editors and their wives. Transportation requests should go through J W Doxsee of Monticello.
Minneapolis Times editor decries a split Democratic Party lacking capable leaders since Douglas. He likens it to a heterogeneous mob at war over vital questions, a national rubbish heap obstructing good government and urging true democrats to form independent, patriotic action.
Two bishops have been turned down as ineffective. It would not be out of order for the bishops to retire a goodly percentage of ministers for the same reason.
The Iowa Democratic gathering at Dubuque favors immediate repeal of the silver demonetization act and restoration of free coinage at the old ratio nine to one. Boies was endorsed for president, with E M Carr named permanent chairman and delegates listed by district.
James Clarkson of Iowa estimates GOP delegate strength for the presidency and argues McKinley cannot win a majority on the first ballot. He supports Allison and notes solid support for sound money and a cautious, deliberate St. Louis convention. He predicts a different nominee will emerge.
The East Coast of Florida from St. Augustine to Miami is highlighted as a premier destination with superb hotels and a thriving pineapple belt. The Florida East Coast Railway links Jacksonville to Miami, fueling growth around Ormond Daytona Palm Beach and Lake Worth. Notable hotels include Ponce de Leon Alcazar Cordova Royal Poinciana Palm Beach Inn and Royal Palm Miami, with winter comfort, ocean views, and easy travel to Nassau Key West and other islands.
The Anamosa Journal and Monticello Express discuss a jail delivery at Anamosa Penitentiary. The piece suggests Mr. Babcock knew of the escape night and implies he did not provide tools used to saw out. It notes lack of armed guards and no fifteen foot wall.
The Minneapolis Times denounces the Henderson bankruptcy bill as favoring city wholesalers and forcing debtors into federal court. The editorial argues it supersedes state assignment laws, cripples temporary credit, and could drive thousands into bankruptcy, harming embattled merchants and buyers.
A group of young graduates in white dresses and pink sashes prepare to offer life advice while leaving school life behind. Their upcoming appearances and talks are teased as they embark on new journeys beyond graduation.
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