10 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
1
The Monticello Express lists weekly publication each Thursday with J. W. Doxsee as editor and proprietor. Subscription price is 1.95 per year with 15 cents postage for out of county readers.
A Kansas City report describes an almost unbelievable hold up of a town insurance solicitor by foot pads. A Cedar Rapids Republican caricatures democracy by reducing the platform to five words: Free Trade and Protected Beer.
Both Dakotas begin with prohibition enshrined in their state constitutions. Prohibition is described as a lasting element of their political framework and policy landscape.
The Dubuque Ledger promotes whisky in a front page ad showing its pro Prohibition stance and advertising influence. The piece frames the paper as openly supporting liquor sales and anti-prohibition sentiment.
Mr Blaine as presiding officer of the congress of American nations advocates trade with South American States. The piece tips that Democrats face trouble over their representative candidate with Eilers forced to declare his position, implying doubt over the ticket’s prospects in Jones county.
The republicans push a smooth statewide campaign with under four weeks to go while democrats struggle to present a clear stance. Their platform on liquor is seen as malleable, inviting varied readings from voters and complicating unified messaging.
The article observes Democratic county campaign work centered in the Anamosa postoffice with Holt as likely HQ head and notes Republicans would have faced removal for partisan actions a Cleveland era fear. It contrasts faith in Harrison enforcing the civil service law with distrust of Cleveland and comments on Democratic inconsistency and internal party discord.
Four weeks from last Tuesday Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia will elect state officers. Most states pick governors except Maryland Nebraska New York and Pennsylvania. Two vacancies in Congress will be filled. In Jones county Republicans boast strong ticket while Democrats try to reclaim offices. The piece attacks Mr Boies as not a farmer and praises Prof F K Brown for county superintendent.
At a Chicago Central Music Hall gathering last Sunday evening Grand Master Powderly of the Knights of Labor denounced saloons for their traffic and influence. He urged closing saloons on Sunday and year round, questioning any religious or social benefit from them and asking how much labor is funded by saloon keepers during strikes.
The incandescent electric light is to be installed at Independence, signaling a shift from gas lighting. Work will commence with electrical wiring and fixtures to illuminate streets and facilities. The project reflects modernization efforts in the community and should improve nighttime visibility.
The Upper Iowa Conference assigns pastors across three districts. Listings include Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Davenport districts with names such as J.S. McCord F. Shaffer J. Ward Wyrick and many others. Also notes pro prohibition views and education and savings bank growth in Iowa since 1883.
Burlington plans an electric light plant as Clinton shows burglary and incendiary activity. Four tickets and two independents vie for Linn county superintendent. Keokuk and Washington counties nominate women candidates for the same post. Mrs. J Ben Iester led the state W C T A convention at Marshalltown. Clinton opens a music conservatory. the first term started October 1. Palo Alto county fair issues fifteen warrants against fakirs and gamblers. Sisters of Charity of Dubuque buy land to build a convent near the city. Delaware County Leader begins Vol II this week. Hopkinton edition would identify the paper with its town. Jackson praises Hopkinton as the town’s best local paper.
At Terre Haute races Axtell with driver W Williams and helper Father John posted an exhibition mile in 2 74, the fastest harness mile in Indiana. Axtell plans to start Friday to beat the 3 year old record of 2 13 5.
A telegram reports John Rosencrance of Cedar Rapids shot himself after dinner at a neighbor’s near Anamosa. He bade family and friends goodbye then, after returning home, retreated to a room and killed himself. He leaves a large family. no cause is known. The note adds a closing line about baseball season and pennant talk in New York.
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