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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
3
Iowa lawmakers summarize changes from the 1897 code and 1899 extra session. Reforms cover executive council powers, state finance, banks, insurance, elections, tax assessment, education, counties, cities and towns, liquor laws, and public notices. The code annotated by Emlin McClain and published at five dollars.
A man recalls a small village tale where a fortune teller and a five dollar payment influenced a romance. The plan brought two lovers together after Li married the narrator, who later forgives a rival who paid the gypsy. The account centers on love, superstition, and a wedding.
A Des Moines special reports the Council Bluffs jury verdict in a $200 damages settlement against Northwestern Railway, with high costs. Gen. McGarvey’s pioneer history recalled. Cherry sisters buy Paddington homestead. Iowa National Guard camps announced with schedule shifts. Des Moines approves electric plant contract dispute. corn damage reports seen as exaggerated. Jefferson County bird protection urged. Chicago & Northwestern surveys new Marathon to Sibley line to block rivals.
Analysis notes uncertainty in estimating tariff revenue under a Senate plan. It cites imports, a 18 million dollar weekly New York import level, potential duties on hides and wool, and possible drawbacks on leather. It discusses timing, historical tariff comparisons, and the role of reciprocity in revenue projections.
Reports from Slatt County Kentucky describe a new mineral industry with large deposits of onyx of reportedly good quality. Local officials note the find could spur economic activity and attract prospectors and investors to the region.
A collage of editorial stances from St Louis Globe-Democrat Cedar Rapids Republican Kansas City Journal Chicago Inter Ocean and Troy Times on tariff policy silver standard and party unity. Papers discuss Bryan abroad to study silver and Republicans maintaining a western-protectionist stance while avoiding sectional conflicts.
A table from the Commercial and Financial Chronicle shows municipal bond sales from November 1, 1896 to March 31, 1897 totaling 80,739,743 dollars, up from 30,219,110 in the prior year. The rise reflects investors’ willingness to fund sound municipal improvements and indicates a recovering money market, aided by expected tariff bill passage.
Gov Drake pardons Mrs Amelia Evans who with husband Daniel Ivans was sentenced to 16 years in Anamosa penitentiary for murder. The pardon comes as she is reported dying of consumption. The victim was allegedly involved with Mrs Evans during her husband’s absence, and Ivans was convicted for inspiring the crime.
The Daugherty Albin wife murder case, tried twice with no jury agreement, ends as the state attorney moves to dismiss due to inability to procure further testimony for a planned third trial set for May 17.
Citizens of Rock Rapids condemn the escape of A. J. Bai ley a 70 year old respected settler who withdrew several thousand dollars from banks and fled the country with a woman identified as Stoltenberg Laura D Berkholtz. The case stirs local anger and calls for action.
The state crop bulletin notes ground preparation and planting progress with one third to three fourths of acreage planted in all districts. It indicates corn acreage near 1836 levels, and spring wheat oats and barley are generally satisfactory though growth slowed by cold winds. grass doing well.
Ward Mmen of WY Knoblock, once a prosperous hardware merchant, was found hanging in a barn on Forest City fair grounds. Once wealthy, he faced reverses and took his own life to end days of toil. He leaves a wife and six children, oldest daughter 14.
The State Photographers Association at Des Moines elected officers for the ensuing year. President G. Coman Storm Lake. vice presidents 12, 8, rey and W. H. da cos. secretary J. 2. Hall Monroe. treasurer J. A. Brown Marshalltown. finance committee W. C. Wdinger Des Mathea J. E. Reuverg Olla and G. S. Knowl ton.
Assessors in Madigan county report 48 133 hogs died from cholera in 1806. The loss is valued at about 250 000 dollars, roughly 16 dollars per hog. The figures reflect the financial impact on local farmers and livestock inventories.
News in brief reports a string of local calamities and events: Daniel Hooker dies after paralysis. a Dubuque streetcar robbery with a gunpoint demand. Osceola County seeks a legislature seat after two decades. a child, Kathe Mullen, struck near an electric car. Epworth League convention set for Sioux City June 6 9. burglary at J B Pearsall Co store in Rockwell with stolen shoes clothing and $800 notes. Matthew Harmer dies aged 46 leaving a large family. Rev M L Tweedy dies suddenly in Council Bluffs. Port Madison laborers cut off fingers to avoid work. Rhomberg dies of paralysis on a Dubuque car. Cedar Rapids high school fire causes $5 000 loss. Kilgin D Smith sentenced five years for wife beating. John Coomer suicide. Sidney Burgess dies by self-inflicted gunshot. Mayor John McCarthy fined for Sunday shop opening. Dan Noonan killed riding on train wreck debris. Des Moines river flood alters current at Pella. Sherrill Jones Co. clothiers closed on mortgage. H L Peterson dies at New London. state intercollegiate field day meet set for Des Moines May 28. Mrs Oliver Cessna dies at Owasa. Sidney Burgess leaves debt blame. Daniel Evans life convict commits morphine suicide.
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