10 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
1
A brief ballot line lists Albert B. Cummins for Governor and John Herriott for Lieutenant Governor. The wording reflects a political ticket showing the two names together.
Discussion turns to the upcoming election on November 5 as local figures debate party discipline and candidate fitness. The piece cites candidate Phillips lacking a speech in Anamosa and notes Democratic county nominees face criticism framed by national party images. The naval board inquiry into Schley is also mentioned as favorable to his continued scrutiny.
The Iowa State Register accuses the Des Moines Leader of cribbing from Henry Ward Beecher and Lincoln's funeral oration. It notes an editorial transforming the sentiments to praise McKinley, with the stolen phrases displayed beside the original address.
The passage notes that the Titu amendment failure leads to another election this year. It claims the public dislikes political campaigning, ignores meetings, discards congressional speech reprints, and views Titus as a nuisance while remaining quietly satisfied with current conditions.
The article notes former President Cleveland discussing presidential safety and freedom. He argues regulating incendiary utterances does not undermine freedom and cites laws against vagrants and criminals. He urges revived American fairness and condemns yellow journals as harmful.
The passage notes Congressman Ly regarding his schedule to address meetings in a congressional district. It mentions Chauncey Depew’s marriage and Chauncey’s appeal, plus a libel threat from Phillips against the Montezuman Democrat. It also covers Democratic county conventions in Scott county, declaring the money question settled and criticizing delegates as plutocrats, with hopes for defeating the county ticket amidst internal discord.
The Register notes diphtheria spreads in E worth closing schools. Marion potato prices hold at 60 cents per bushel. Cedar Rapids carnival grounds grim, and West Liberty man Alpheus Wheeler loses a leg after a train strike. Deaths and political notices fill the page with local rail and crime items.
An article by the Goldman woman attacking the president in an anarchist publication exposes a bloodthirsty view and a recognized anarchistic lecture role. The piece argues liberalism and free speech hinder punishment for such rhetoric, urging statutory measures to curb anarchy and restrain enemies of society.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate T J Phillips spoke at the Ringgold county convention. He described himself as a self made farmer and miner, noting his 22 years as general superintendent. He pledged to enforce Iowa laws and urged voters to choose county officers with discretion. He contrasted himself with opponent Cummins and stressed poverty hardships.
The Wyoming Journal notes Democrats have completed county officer nominations this fall. It predicts weak opposition and minimal campaigning in Jones County with no significant resistance or public rallies anticipated.
The Dubuque Telegraph reports the republican county convention praised Mr. McQuillen of Cascade by refraining to nominate a candidate to oppose him for supervisor. The event marks a strong cross party tribute to his service and standing.
Thirty years ago today the great Chicago fire began October 8 and burned through October 11. Property valued at 192 million dollars including 20 000 buildings was destroyed and nearly 100 000 people were rendered homeless.
Poem fragment credits Richard Henry Stoddard lamenting the passing of youth as a source of longing and beauty. It contrasts youths dream with manhood's sternness, noting that something sweet vanishes and cannot return, felt in memory and in life.
The Upper Iowa conference list assigns presiding elders and pastors to districts including Dubuque Cascade Langworthy Belts supplying churches, with many named ministers and churches such as H H Green Dubuque and J I Hoscyn Cascade. Additional appointments cover Epworth Forts and numerous circuits across Oelwein Monticello Vinton Marion Clinton Cedar Rapids and more. Several attendees attend school or are left without appointment, with notes on confer ence members and education roles.
Land records show multiple 19th and 20th century transfers including Matthew Noyes to Emma Smyth Law rence and husband in Monticello, and various deeds in Clay, Monticello, Fairview, Cass, Castle Grove, Scotch Grove, Richland, Oxford Junction and Bronson areas. Notable entries include John Matthews to Matthew Noyes in Monticello, and L Schoonover to Hiram Joslin in Fairview, with sums ranging from 600 to 5350 dollars.
A girl calling herself Mae spoke for eighteen hours straight in Chicago News coverage. She talked competently but offered no substantial truth or meaningful statements.
Jones County updates include Florence Tiffany teaching at Olin and Ethel Brash in Oxford Junction, new appointments like Cartwright at Martelle and James Abel as deputy auditor, plus enrollments at Cornell Ames and state moves to Greeley Colorado. County superintendent shifts and wage worries accompany a busy teachers meeting schedule and retirements after long service.
An old advertisement presents Scott's Emulsion as a “fertilizer” for children, claiming it helps growth of flesh strength blood and mind. It promotes a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York with price details.
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