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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
2
The Monticello Express notes jack frost invading the Hust and South and references cabinet change speculation as correspondents fill space with varied guesses about the post election shifts. It salutes Congressman Dawson of the Second district for his election victory.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes that judicious advertising boosted a campaign with Douglass the shoe man winning Massachusetts governor by 35 000 as electors for the opposing ticket gained 85 000. The Republican National Committee used magazine pages to publicize their candidates.
Expressing satisfaction with President Roosevelt's success, the piece praises Mr. Fairbanks elected to vice president. It lauds him as a prominent Republican senator with sound judgment and timely, constructive leadership that will add dignity and influence to the office.
The article warns that a reorganized democracy risks drifting toward socialism as Mr. Bryan pushes radical departures. The socialist vote on the preceding Sunday could influence party policy, inviting a leftward shift. If dissident welfare aims gain control, the party may verge on socialism, prompting conservatives to seek refuge in the Republican Party again.
After a hard fought race the defeated Parker endures scorn while Roosevelt savors triumph. The piece laments derision toward losers and praises measured conduct, citing Judge Wade and a dismissed county race as examples of poor losers harming party unity.
In the Burlington Hawkeye account, A I Dawson rises from an unknown voter profile to defeat a seasoned opponent in the Second Iowa district. The piece credits his speaking ability, integrity, and popularity, aided by the reveal of his relation to Senator Allison and tutelage under the senate founder. Joe Lane of Davenport is also praised for steering the victory.
The constitutional amendment for biennial elections extends one year to the terms of the sheriff treasurer county superintendent representative coroner and surveyor elected in 1903. It also lengthens terms for board of supervisors members whose terms would expire in 1906, with legislature to decide timing of successors for the three year appointees.
Former Iowa governor Buren Sherman died at his home in Vinton on the 11th. He is described as having an honorable record, wounded at Shiloh and promoted to captain, resigning due to health. He served as governor and six years as state auditor, with notable joint debates against L. G. Kinne during his term.
The legislature may convert Anamosa into a reformatory and make Fort Madison the sole state prison. The board of control seeks larger state farms at both facilities. Warden W. A. Hunter of Anamosa and Warden Jones of Fort Madison receive high regard from the board as capable managers. The election tally shows Albert F. Dawson won the Second district congress seat by 186 votes over Wade, with county results detailed. The dairy commissioner reports state milk and cream receipts of 9,884,548 dollars. Clayton, Delaware, Woodbury, Jones, and Fayette counties lead butter production. Senator Gorman criticizes the Democratic party's standing post-election.
Analysts link the socialist vote size to labor troubles and the shift of party leadership away from the Bryan element. The passage of the old management alters the political balance and influences reported figures.
Johnson County remains the only Democratic stronghold in the state as the state university sits within its borders. Meanwhile Davis County reports a Republican plurality, the first since 193? years.
A heated dispute develops between Woolley and chairman Steward of the Prohibition party as tensions rise. Both men engage in a sharp exchange, reflecting a growing internal clash within the party during the ongoing quarrel.
Burglars raided the C M and St P depot at Wyoming last week taking thirty lace curtains and three dozen pairs of ladies gloves from a salesman’s small trunk of Carson Pirie Scott Co. Mr J B Fairbanks of Dubuque has voted for seventeen US presidents, starting in 1840 for William Henry Harrison, with all choices Whig or Republican except Cleveland in 1892. Secretary Morton is cited as a top tennis player in Roosevelt's cabinet.
The community mourns Mary J Masterley Lamb Carpenter born November 4 1833 near Mansfield Ohio. She joined the United Brethren church, lived 71 years in Jones County, married Jacob Lamb and later D R Carpenter, raised eight children, and died November 15 1904 after loving care from her family. Funeral at 2 pm led by Rev Clark with prayers, scripture Proverbs 31 10 31, and floral tributes from relatives and the Frances Shaw Chapter D A R.
Mrs Maud Stoeffel of Wyoming and Miss Gladys Stoeffel of Mechanicsville visited Onslow. Funeral details for May Kennison daughter of A M Kennison are given after typhoid death. Local stock shipments listed. Thanksgiving dinner planned by Presbyterian ladies. Local politics mention supervisor race and county-seat debates. Marriage of J Orr to Lizzie Hanson noted. Minor theft complaints and field theft incidents reported. Several visits and arrivals noted. James Dond injured by wagon wheel. other visiting relatives described. Sudden death of Mr Hough of Oelwein reported.
Center Junction notes Herman Johnson's return to Sheffield Illinois and Richurz Bros. filling his position in town. Visitors include Mrs. W I McNeilly and Miss Bertha Wear at the St Louis exposition, plus residents from Monticello Nevada Iowa Amber Iowa and Minneapolis. Several families report health improvements after typhoid infection and St Louis excursion participation.
Castle Grove November 16. Mrs S M Hosford hosts ladies aid. Correction on a typo regarding a telephone entry. The people's party shows one vote in the township last Tuesday. School resumes in districts No 2 and next week led by Eda and Elsie Cramer. Arthur Fairbanks re elected township trustee by 28 votes. Oyster supper planned at D W Cunninghams next Thursday Thanksgiving evening. Mrs O F Hosford visiting farm while husband vacations in corn field. M F Byrne the tombstone man worked at Farley last week. Mrs Clell McLaughlin of Hawkeye visited Castle Grove relatives. D J Hogan and wife visited Anamosa Monday.
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trips at four and a third cents per mile with a 150 mile limit from November 28 to 24. Three through trains daily to Ft. Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and New England points with vestibuled sleeping cars. No excess fare. meals in dining cars from 35 cents to supporters. Ticket offices listed on Adams Street Auditorium Annex Depot LaSalle and Van Buren.
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