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Lieutenant Governor D C Mill of Logan County Ticket. For Representative F J Sokol. For Treasurer J F Petoina.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
5
Lieutenant Governor D C Mill of Logan County Ticket. For Representative F J Sokol. For Treasurer J F Petoina.
Following Admiral Dewey’s engagement to Mrs Hazen, the public shows increased interest in the celebrated hero. The announcement shifts attention from the war hero’s deeds to his personal life and social engagements.
Builders note a sudden rise from 2.25 to 5.00 per thousand for lab as demand increases. Tar Express roosters perform well this year after prosperity feeding. Messrs Scroggie and Brainard praised as capable business men who will uphold Jones County's credit with a sensible board of supervisors.
A reflective note argues a good day for a strong public vote hinges on voter intelligence and principles. It critiques Democrat bets on county ticket success and observes the quieting of previously meddling financiers in sports outcomes.
Prominent Republican voices, including Billy Mason, challenge the administration while others described as past prime and near senile dementia are noted as dissenters along the political frontier.
The text urges Hiram Arnold for sheriff claiming a solid war record and one term in office. It also promotes Col. John T. Moffit for senate and Frank Sokol for house, urging every Republican in Jones County to vote for both candidates.
J F Peteina, a Republican candidate for county treasurer and a capable businessman, speaks German and Bohemian fluently. The remark highlights the many residents of Jones County from those nationalities.
Citizens of the county are urged to vote for Joe Petcina on election day. The message advocates his competency and steadfastness, urging Republicans to support his bid for county treasurer.
The democratic candidate E. R. Moore concedes he lacks a first class teacher's certificate, the legal requirement for county superintendents. The opponent Paul holds the needed certificate, highlighting a credential difference in the race.
The piece reports rumors of a petition at the polls aiming to repeal the mulci law. Temperance workers contacted deny any such plan and dismiss the rumor as unfounded.
The Anamosa Journal notes that F W Miller a Democrat for treasurer is too partisan to serve under a Republican administration. It implies he would rebuff GOP votes and would not seek electoral favors from Republicans. The piece suggests Republicans will not favor a rigidly Democratic candidate.
The Republican central committee and candidates met in Anamosa last Tuesday to align final campaign plans. They dismiss a circulating anti saloon petition as unfounded and claim Democrats face a losing race with no path to victory. The county ticket is described as strengthening while Democratic candidates concede little chance of success.
Democrats in Jones County have long favored a Bohemian majority in Oxford township. This year the Republican ticket features Bohemian candidates for their proven ability and acceptance, while Democrats historically sideline them at the county convention. The Republicans deny excluding any fit person for nationality or religion.
The Republican gathering in Anamosa last Thursday drew a full house with Congressman Cousins as speaker. Attendees came from Oxford Junction, Wyoming, and Monticello, with the railroad running a special train for supporters. Rhinehart organized the event as county Republicans showed strong support for the expansion issue.
Reported reverses in the early engagements between British forces and the Transvaal Boers. Two regiments captured with many killed and wounded after the Boers attacked Ladysmith. London papers claim General White was outgeneralled, but reinforcements are expected to turn the tide within days.
Anamosa Eureka condemns votes bought by alcohol, urging laboring men to reject bribes and protect prosperity. It warns that trading votes for whisky or beer harms workers and leads to personal blame.
The 1897 reform changes how the Australian ballot is marked with two clear methods. A straight party vote uses a cross in the circle beside the party name, counting all candidates on that ticket. To vote for individuals across parties, voters place crosses beside chosen candidates and ignore the circles, with counts limited to marked names.
The B C R GN plans a $40000 depot at Vinton. Fred Miller hanged himself in Maquoketa. Anamosa reports sewer labor troubles. Mary Gall, 82, attempted suicide by smothering in Cedar Rapids. John Wenger schedules a farm auction for November 9 then moves to Monticello. Geo Bulesch of Ely missing. foul play feared. W R Campbell found guilty of attempted murder. Two jail inmates escape Montour by sawing bars. Deputy Hoover failed to arrest Arthur Wolfe. Wolfe escaped. Charles Siegel convicted of murder to be hanged in Anamosa in December unless commuted. Roy Robinson dies in a rear end crash near Sumner. Marion church row over Rev Geo I Platt. Cascade youths form a National Guard substitute for Waukon. Dan Ackerman injured in boxing. condition critical. John Milligan killed by switch engine. buried in Nebraska. Anamosa Eureka expands printing to six pages for ads. Tipton Advertiser publishes a special prosperity edition. Father Ryan case verdict rises to $1500 on appeal. Dr C B Thegson arrested for theft at Anamosa. aliases noted. deranged. case dismissed. Attempted murder via infernal machine on Mrs Nettie Hoot of Waterloo leads to Chicago police involvement.
A speech by Congressman Cousins argues the Philippines should be governed by the United States as a de facto duty and opportunity. It cites mineral wealth and vast resources, claims insurgent tribes and urges steady American governance and civilization. The piece defends imperialism as justice, not aggression, and contrasts it with restraint and humanity.
Hiram Arnold the Republican candidate for sheriff receives strong backing from supporters who praise his term and public service. They urge a hearty complimentary vote this fall, citing his attentiveness to office duties and the regard of county residents.
The Shaw and Cousins gatherings in Cedar Rapids drew strong crowds yesterday afternoon and again in the evening, described as rousing events with lively participation.
The piece notes rising discount rates at the Imperial Bank of Germany and the Bank of Baghdad and a spike in speculative loan rates in New York. It argues that cheap money is gone for now, with demand and wages improving, and expects ongoing higher loan costs as economies adjust to tighter credit.
Judge Kinne toured the Vinton County insane asylum and condemned its conditions. He described a barred partition between male and female patients, crude baths, distant water supply, and a small exercise yard with a bark wired fence. He praised Mrs. Elliott’s rooms but criticized county budget limits and tax protests.
130 acre finely improved farm available for sale or rent. Inquiries welcomed at the farm three and one-half miles northwest of Monticello. GUDENKAUS. TO CURE A COLD WHILE YOU SLEEP Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets. No cure no pay, price 25c. O. H. Soetjesole agt.
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