17 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1889
Page
1
The Monticello Express announces weekly Thursday publication with J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor. Subscription price listed at 1 75 per year with 15 cents postage for out of county readers.
In North Dakota a Republican majority of 15 000 was achieved with only 39 500 votes cast, signaling a strong result despite low turnout. The modest turnout combined with a clear party margin highlights a decisive outcome for the GOP.
The article asserts that every vote for a democratic representative counts toward the democratic senator race to succeed Senator Allison, framing the election as a unified party effort. It emphasizes the continuity of party support across legislative contests.
An informal discussion on soap bubbles lasting long suggests no impact from the resolutions in the democratic platform. The remark contrasts fragile bubbles with political commitments, implying independence from party statements.
Horace Boies did not address Cedar Rapids as planned. He found the hall engaged and after a reception he left for Marshalltown.
Republicans have secured 135 of 169 seats in the South Dakota legislature, leaving Democrats facing a long period in the minority and a difficult future.
For the second time Dr. Talmage's tabernacle at Brooklyn was burned down in a blaze. The historic Protestant church, renowned nationwide, sustained losses estimated at over 175000 dollars.
In the Cronin case the arrest of jury fixers is hoped to uncover the hidden principals who financed the scheme and stood behind the crime. The pursuit aims to expose those who provided the money for the wrongdoing.
Chauncey M. Depew assisted in laying the corner stone of the World building in New York recently. He would not hang back if invited to take a hand at laying the corner stone of the universe, the report notes.
The Republican candidate for governor of Mississippi withdraws from the canvass as Democratic mobs across the state impede his speaking engagements. The piece asserts the New South should tolerate diverse political views, criticizing the lack of toleration.
Senator Woolson secured renomination in the Washington Henry district on the 1040th ballot Col Dewey withdrew surrendering his delegation to Woolson Both contenders had delegate lists they could align with and claimed support proximity to the final results
The stallion Axtell lowered the three year old trotting record at Terre Haute Indiana by trotting the mile in 2 12 without a break. He was later sold to Chicago gentlemen for 105000 dollars, the highest price ever paid for a horse in any country.
The piece argues against split tickets and Republican free rides to Democratic friends. It notes Jones County could be swingy and warns that while the Senate leans Republican, Democrats have little chance to pass a license law replacing prohibition, and Democratic candidates seek a U. S. Senate seat to replace Allison.
In several counties Democrats push anti prohibition Republicans to back the party's legislative candidate to repeal prohibition. They acknowledge repeal requires Senate concurrence where 19 of 25 current senators are Republican. Analysts estimate fall elections will not yield a repeal, aiming instead to elect a U S Senator with Republican votes while deploying prohibition as a campaign argument.
A Tur Express critique traces Eilers votes in the 22nd General Assembly. It notes 109 absences or nonvotes, support for a harsh prohibition measure, and votes against anti fraud and child protection bills, contrasting his actions with party lines and urging scrutiny of his loyalty.
The exchange notes the digit nine will dominate dating in years. It claims 9 will appear on the extreme right as Iss9 this year. Next year 1890 will place it third for a decade, then 1900 will push it to second for a century.
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