30 May 1912
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
1
The speaker responds to accusations that Lafe Young is not a friend of the soldier. He cites personal wartime service and family sacrifices to defend his stance and denounce current political rancor and crowd aggression at rallies across the state.
Memorial Day began to honor Civil War soldiers and expanded to include those who returned and served as citizens. With many veterans gone, the observance now includes gray haired survivors and notes pensions could never fully compensate their risks and service.
Col Roosevelt vows Elibu Root cannot act as temporary chair if his followers resist. He praised Root in the past as the ablest and greatest public figure, then denounces both Root and Taft, drawing fire from Watterson who calls him insane and McKinley terms him crazy.
The Presbyterian Assembly withdrew Wilson's appointment as delegate to a major Scottish religious gathering, deeming his role presiding at a brewers convention unacceptable. His only remark cited a biblical verse about men and Satan at the Lord's gathering.
Ed Reed, the Republican candidate for Jones County sheriff, welcomed a son last week, placing him one ahead of Democratic contender Billy Hogan in the family tally. The note reflects the local tension surrounding the upcoming election.
The article notes vacancies on both republican and democratic county primary ballots with write in options urged for the upcoming county convention. It cites past criticisms of the primary system by local parties and hints at campaign expenditures relative to Roosevelt era efforts.
The Clarence Darrow trial for alleged juror bribery may shape the use of a $100,000 defense fund raised by union workers for the McNamaras.
The query asks if H G Gue the Bryan league of Iowa secretary is the same Gue who rows with fellow Woman's Suffrage Association members. It seeks identification across two organizations.
Judge Treichler directed a verdict for the C M St P Ry Co in Lundon vs. St Paul Ry after a fraud claim. Woods vs Wenger ended with a defense verdict. Laura First Admx. vs Monticello Electric Light Co was dismissed at plaintiff's costs. Criminal trials set for June 4 include Iowa vs Scott and Iowa vs Clarence Simpson. Lillian Watson pleaded guilty to lewdness and was jailed four months. Various estates and wills were settled or probated including Richardson Brown Halligan Delay Frerichs.
Mrs. Von Schrader of Maquoketa visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Stuhler yesterday.
The region reports several high school graduations including six girls in Oxford Junction and eight girls with eleven boys in Tipton. Debates over amateur baseball leagues include Oxford Junction and Cascade. A drowning incident near Preston and a death in Rockford are noted along with a Dubuque liquor dealers convention and a medical association meeting in Anamosa.
Rev Roy Victor Porter delivers the baccalaureate sermon to the 1912 high school seniors at the Bejeaupal Methodist church. He urges youths to cherish holy ideals, pursue character over wealth, and dedicate life to God and service, citing Washington Lincoln and Jesus Christ as models, and calling graduates to live great, sacrificial lives.
The New Jersey primary produced Roosevelt and Taft delegates, with both claiming enough votes to secure nominations. The final outcome hinges on La Follette and uninstructed delegates, as each side races toward the convention with aims of prestige or organizational power.
The Express endorses a slate of tested candidates for state offices in the Republican primary. U S Senator Lafayette Young Governor George W Clarke Lieutenant Governor W L Harding Secretary of State Edward D Chassell Auditor John L Bleakly Railroad Commissioner N B Ketchum. These are the only contests requiring a choice.
Reported by Joseph Locher the Monticello High School year ends with class yells and strong student performances. Alumni banquet set for May 31 in Kinsella Hall. graduation held last Wednesday at the opera house. Merchant of Venice scene shown last evening. Emma Wilcox’s senior class song praised. Junior banquet honored seniors with toasts from Misses Binggell Mellor Hicks and Ward Peet.
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