20 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
1
The Jones county campaign proceeds in a good natured fashion with no libel risk. The Des Moines Leader notes the only doubtful district in the state is the sixth. Democrats explain prominent defections while Republicans issue official desertion declarations.
Democratic papers increasingly target Charles Hancock as he campaigns for the Republican cause. The press criticism signals mounting attention on his methods and message.
The passage imagines Illinois moving toward a united uprising of the best people from all parties, naming Altgeld and Tanner as the last two governors and suggests future consensus.
The piece notes Republicans remember previous abuse from opposition candidates now seeking votes. It claims every Democratic candidate in the county supports free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and endorses the Marshalltown platform backing Bryan in 1900.
The auditor of Iowa releases a quarterly statement on state and savings banks showing total deposits of about 61 million dollars for the quarter ending September 20. This is over 2 million dollars higher than the previous quarter’s report.
A newspaper note lauds President McKinley for showcasing nonpartisanship during his tour. It says his speeches avoided partisan narrowness and reflected lofty Americanism expected to win broad endorsements across parties.
Reported field for Congress in the fifth district includes five candidates: Republican Robert G. Cousins of Tipton, Democrat L. J. Rowell of Tipton, Prohibition J. G. Van Ness of Marshalltown, People’s Party J. W. Whitmer of Cedar County, and Populist L. B. Wood of Linn County.
A county Democratic leader warned that the party may not mobilize half its voters this fall. The piece urges Republicans not to rely on Democratic apathy and to ensure a strong show at the polls with full voting participation.
The Republican county ticket is certain to win with two men who have proven official experience. The nominees are tested, trustworthy and capable, not experiments. Voters choosing them are not taking a gamble but selecting proven leaders.
In his Chicago peace jubilee speech Archbishop Ireland commends President McKinley for patriotism courage and prudence and notes that the nation can entrust its safety honor destiny and peace to his leadership regardless of the Spain treaty.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes Richard Harding Davis for writing an attack on General Shafter claiming ill health. It argues there were remedies for his colic and notes Lafe Young’s two months in Cuba shares the unfavorable view of the writer.
The article notes an absence of democratic speeches in Jones County this fall. It suggests free silver proponents have declined in activity since two years ago when their drumbeat drove many to hide, failing to attract crowds.
Congressman Cousins and Congressman Henderson of the Third district spoke at a rousing Prairieburg gathering. The Eastern Linn county audience heard both speakers, with a pledge to jointly appear in Union in the Third district in a future similar event.
Moses Ricker, a key Waterloo figure and ally of Governor Boies, refuses to back the Democratic party this year. In a Davenport Democrat letter he states that the Marshalltown convention platform will not be supported by Black Hawk county’s leading Democrats, only by radical silver factionists and all populists.
Harvey, named by the executive committee to direct the national campaign, urges loyal Democrats to donate one dollar monthly to support the silver coinage effort. He offers to provide Mr Cain's address to any who need it to remit funds.
At noon last Tuesday the American flag was raised over San Juan and the island was placed under U.S. protection. The Spanish evacuated and relinquished sovereignty leaving 80,000 inhabitants in a peculiar position without citizenship in Spain or the United States until Congress acts on their enfranchisement.
Paris reports say the American commissioners urge a definite end to the peace proceedings with Spain. President Day demands timely conclusions, while the Spaniards push to reopen settled matters and insist on discussing Cuban debt the United States will not assume.
While Chicago crowds celebrate peace at the Auditorium, Robert Ingersoll speaks at the Columbia theatre in a tirade against Christianity. The Chicago Times-Herald calls it the only discord in the celebrations and notes diminishing impact of his attack over the years.
A Saturday Olin meeting featuring Congressman Cousins drew an overflowing opera house crowd. Many stood outside to hear the speech, praised by Cousins as one of his best afternoon meetings, signaling strong Republican interest in Jones county Rome township.
Senator Ranck of Iowa City, once a state senate leader and former Democratic central committee chair, abandons the party over free silver and debasement fears. He attends to a stable value and aligns with the Republican platform, predicting many Democrats will follow.
The Minneapolis Times argues Democrats should follow General Palmer and vote for Republican candidates where free silver Democrats oppose them. It asserts that those who opposed free silver two years ago should now vote against it and support McKinley, Palmer advisees, and the Republicans for Congress in their districts.
Ex Senator John M Palmer of Illinois reiterates opposition to silver coinage and endorses Mills the Republican nominee for Congress on sound money lines. The report covers his Decatur meeting date, a bank case involving William Fields, a Parrish forging accusation, and the death of Mrs. Caroline Lewis aged eighty eight in Dubuque.
Prominent politicians and speakers including Hon. A. C. Rankin and Gov. L. M. Shaw are slated for campaign events in Monticello Anamosa and Stone City with additional appearances by Hon. Gustav Rahn and Rep. Robert G. Cousins. The court docket in Jones county lists several probate and civil appeals awaiting action.
Waterloo dispatch reports Black Hawk county appeals a district court ruling requiring payment for Rev. George J. Scott’s confinement in the insane asylum. If reversed, action may seek to undo Scott’s transfer of property to his wife before his escape. The Talbot vs First National Bank of Sioux City decision holds overdraft interest capped at six percent absent a written agreement. In northern Iowa blue sky peddlers offer hog cholera remedies at 115 per county. The Forty-ninth Town Regiment plans to break camp at Jacksonville move to Savannah and sail soon for Havana.
About fifteen people from Strawberry Point passed through here last Monday evening for the jubilee in Chicago this week.
An Anamosa Eureka note reports a caller, Mr W. B. Hall of Onslow, traveling from Dubuque to visit friends. He recalls Dubuque in 1841 as a mining camp, then moved to Cascade for business until 1876 before settling in Jones County. He criticizes the Populist platform.
Mr and Mrs David Beatty, long residents of the old homestead for fifty two years, have broken up housekeeping and will live with their daughter Mrs Fred Kingsley. Mrs Beatty’s frail health prompted the change. Cascade Pioneer notes low interest in the local election.
Senator Cyrus H Ranck publicly abandons the Democratic party in Iowa and aligns with Republicans citing party fusion and free silver concerns. Judge J C Mitchell of the Second Town Judicial District also repudiates free silverism and anti expansion policies and will not back Weaver's fusion bid.
The Forty-ninth Town in Jacksonville Florida is assigned to the Second brigade of the Second division of the Seventh corps. The brigade includes the Fourth Virginia Sixth Missouri and Forty-ninth Iowa under Brigadier General H C Hasbrouck. They will join Cuba once the First lands on the island. Town regiment officers are expected to receive notable appointments for brigade headquarters.
A collection of witty observations and local notes follows. Dr Adair and wife were injured when a horse kicked during a Cass County outing. Mrs Adair suffered serious injuries and a severe shock, yet survived. Iowa residents note rogues per capita in Jones County and Wyoming Journal remarks on prison populations.
A reduced rate of $3,650 round trip from Cedar Rapids to Omaha is announced. Tickets go on sale the 25th and will be valid for two days at the Exposition.
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