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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1901

Page

5

Ohio Battleship Named for State Launch Event

The article notes Ohio hosting a Saturday launch of a battleship named after the state. It mentions political figures including Cummins supporters and a Dallas county primary, plus Union county opposing Cummins. Taina Jim Wilson faces a theft incident in California with a Garden seeds gag. Senator Trewin is praised as governor material. Hull travels to the Philippines with a Manila reception quoted on a federal party stance.

Taina Jim Wilson California Trewin Cummins Hull House Committee On Philippine Islands Manila

Cummins Candidacy Faces County Conventions Challenge

The piece notes counties favorable to Cummins hold early conventions while urging Republicans not to fear large landslide talk. It states he has won every county that opposed him in the prior senatorial race, but the main test lies in flipping counties previously against him, many of which are pivotal to victory.

Albert Dallas County Sac County Union County Cummins Clinton County G. A. Russell Clinton A. J. Clark Dewitt Russell Clark Thos Washington Township Martin Moore Cascade Pioneer

Mrs Eddy Names Successor in Christian Science

Mrs Eddy, founder of the Christian Science faith, has named her successor to carry on the work after her demise. The New York Times notes the contrast between Eddy's denial of disease or death and the public reverence she receives, with critics calling out the belief as echoing in mad houses.

Thompson enters race for lieutenant governor in Rock Rapids

Col J K P Thompson of Rock Rapids announces candidacy for lieutenant governor. Cummins managers oppose the move and have not named likely backers. The text urges supporting Dave Brant of Clinton to aid Cummins’ Eastern Iowa prospects, noting Cummins prioritizes self-interest over allies. Thompson is the lone veteran suggested for the second-tier slot.

Col. J. K. P. Thompson Rock ‘Rapids Col. Thompson Cummins Dave Brant Clinton Iowa

Cautionary Tale From Decorah Court Suit Over Promised Marriage

A Decorah case reports Michael Haur suing for breach of promise after Miss Barbara Best chose another suitor. Jury awarded $250 with the judge noting the reading of ardent letters in court would have added about $1,000 in punitive value.

Decorah Michael Haur Barbara Best Aso Haur Barbara

Dubuque Herald Predicts Iowan Republican Party Strife

The Dubuque Herald praises Republican Party management in Iowa over 47 years but warns harmony is ending. It hints at ongoing dissensions and bitter jealousies ahead, reflecting Democratic papers' support for the Cummins movement.

Dubuque

Death of Hon T H Parvin Ends Iowa Masonry Era

Cedar Rapids leader Hon T H Parvin on his death bed, a lifelong Mason, cannot attend the Davenport annual grand lodge session. He inspired and helped establish the Cedar Rapids Masonic library, said to be among the world’s most valuable.

Parvin Cedar Rapids Grand Lodge of Masons Iowa Davenport Masonic Library Cedar. Rapids

Iowa Register backs unity for governor candidate

The Iowa State Register says it is no longer bound to Mr. Cummins and favors a governor nominee who can unite Republicans. It notes Democrats seek to sow faction, opposes continued factionalism, and signals support for Col. D B Henderson as a Senate successor to Senator Allison.

Iowa State Register Iowa The Register Cummins Allison Senate D.B. Henderson

Monticello Oddities and Anamosa Fourth Plans

Kinney and Sig spent Sunday in Monticello and wandered off the road into Cass Center before returning home for breakfast. The county board opened two desks in the clerk's office valued at 44 dollars. George Bennett denies engagement rumors and warns no love plans. Anamosa Fourth celebration doubts linger as a committee canvasses support. 240 dollars pledged, 200 more expected from concessions, more needed. Mike McKeone seeks injunction to halt city tax on 14 acres inside town limits arguing agricultural exemption may apply. Judge Remley will decide.

Mike Kinney Perry Sigworth Monticello Cass Center Board of Supervisors Josh George Bennett George Anamosa Mike McKeone Remley

Quotations on marriage from the New York Press

A collection of social quips on marriage gender roles and human nature. The writer notes women public opinion and the paradoxes of married life with humor and irony. The piece references God generals and towns in a satirical tone.

The Kicker Poem A Lesson On Life And Death

A poem traces a boy who always kicks because he cannot walk or talk. The narrative follows his school days and early business years marked by persistent kicking in all trades. He ends life without notable mourning as the earth welcomes his passing.

L. H. Bulkley Record Herald

Dubuque into saloons and crowds with courthouse and church notes

The clipping covers varied local items from Dubuque and surrounding towns including the closing of slots under grand jury threats, saloon closures on Sundays, a fatal jump by James O'Brien, church approvals, a regional Methodist conference, postmaster salaries readjusted, a settlement of a Quigley brothers lawsuit, a fatal runaway in Dyersville, Woodmen initiation injuries, an embezzlement arrest in Dubuque, tax disputes in Clinton and Dewitt counties, and railroad-politics commentary in Dallas County ending with a call for James H. Trewin as a reform candidate.

Dubuque James O'Brien Father Lakomy Prairieburg Keane Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church Vinton S. M. Merrill

Probate Proceedings in May Term District Court Jones County

The May term in Jones County district court opened in Anamosa with Judge H. M. Remley. Proceedings across Monday and Tuesday cover guardianships, final reports, and probate actions including sales of real estate, administration reinstatements, and estates of Cashen Hines Crawford Henderson Mirick Jewett Slingerland Hay Bates Suhr Kiburz Auman Helgens Dolphin Hubka Koppess Stevens Preston. Names include Lyman Swigart Maggie Galligan Bessie Hanna May Belle Shaffer D. C. Jewett Ed Hoyt Wm Sutherland Ed Bau der Henry Bremer John Hubka Elizabeth Koppess G. B. Stevens and W. M. Preston. Dates referenced include June 3 and two weeks for notices.

Lyman P. Swigart Guardian Maggie Galligan Admir x Wm. Galligan Bessie Hanna Dell Real Estate M. W. Herrick Guardian Ad Litem May Belle Shaffer P. W. Shaffer D. D. Clark Hoyt Wm. Sutherland Malachi Cashen T. O. Hines Jas. Hines Geo. Hines Clara Strawman District Court Jas K E. Crawford C. P. Henderson John M. Lamey C. G. Bauder J. Sokol J. T. Chandler N. B. Noyes Fannie B. Mirick A. A. Mirick D. C. Jewett Nancy A. Jewett A. W. Hay L. D. Bates Iowa Henry Suhr Jos. Berenak Et al Hannah Kiburz Monticetto Express John Dolphin John Hubka G. H. Bennett Henry Klahn A. Stratilek John Zaruba Nicholas Koppess Elizabeth Koppess Lucetta Stevens G. B. Stevens W. M. Preston Express

Guardianship and Court Actions Across Several Civil Cases

A compilation of guardianship appointments and civil actions lists Ketcham guardianship with bond set at four thousand dollars and multiple dismissals settlements and continuances. Several cases advance trial notices and scheduled assignments of hearings through late May and June with parties including Belknap Jeffries Rooney Sanford Foley and others, and entries noting costs and settlements.

Teelia Rooney M. Rooney W. H. Sanford Allen T. Sanford Carson & Simpson F. M. Belknap Adm Lewis P. Waddick Davison Geo. W. Davis Ohio Cultivator Co Mary Joulhave Lahmon Va Lahmon Johnson Johnson Vs. Saum Mallory Com. Co Elwood Ainsfield Co Strauss Dunning Va Bailey Lane Dailey Scripture Mackrill Stacy Va Hoxie Stacy Bohlken Va Post Schoovover Foley

Wyoming Journal Sets Bar Admission Reform Standard

The supreme court examined about 150 candidates this week in Wyoming. The new rule ends the two year prep path and requires three years study and a high school education for admission. Officials say the change will raise the legal profession's standard and exclude many current entrants.

Wyoming Journal Supreme Court Iowa

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Ohio Commonwealth Ireland Anamosa Journal News New York Press Gen. Sherman Mother Earth Neighborhood News Hopkinton Netcott & Donnan of Independence Tract Sumner Quigley Brothers James Shermes Tnd Dyersville Judge Cook Millwaukee Carroll Wright Rock Island A. B. Cummins Chicago Great Western Hubbard J. W. Blythe George D. Perkins Sioux City Wright Blythe Cook James H. Trewin District Court of Jones County H. M. Remley Royal Baking Powder Royal Baking Powder CO New York John 14 Ketcham W. L. Ketcham R. FE. McKenn H. E. Casebeer Ida Jeffries Gar Jeffries Tid J. D. Bronson J. A. Bronson Scott Scott’ & Bowne Star Clothing J. B. Zimimersian & CO A. L. Chase North Cedar Street Oregon Cc. W. Brown Mon-Ucollio Stabler Block J. W. Doxsee Tlorney Mon- Wcello Own Monticello Bank F. C. Halibon T. TR. Broanbrack Ellison & Broanbrack A. Matthiessen Wil Ory Towa A. F. Tiede Scotch Grove Babcock, Dotionerh Batistacion Mm. Joughlan D.D.S Hicks & Ellers Lowa J. H. Lathrop Actioneer Oxford Junction Lowa Willory Herman’s Clothing Store W. A. Mirick Congregational Fred Puleston Lovell House A. Kempf J. E. Bateman W. First St Chestnut St Phila., Pa
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