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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
5
Congressman Cousins speaks at Cherokee this evening, at Missouri Valley Friday evening, and at Tama Saturday evening. Hon. J. B. Sullivan, the Democratic nominee for governor, concedes defeat though he says Cummins will likely win by under 40,000 votes.
The text notes Mr. Cleveland accepting invitations to speak after dinners while keeping quiet about potential campaign plans. Bryan admirers mock the idea, suggesting they have endured harsher rejection or frustration in politics.
Linn county gears up for a major Republican rally with Congressman Cousins and Governor Cummins to speak from the same platform in Cedar Rapids. Officials expect the auditorium to reach full seating capacity as preparations continue.
A straw poll shows Republican lead with Roosevelt 33106 versus Hanna 733 and scattering 1274. Democratic totals list Cleveland 12883 Bryan 4921 Parker 4352 Johnson 4226 Hill 2138 Gorman 179 Hearst 1445 and scattering 2491.
Hearst, publisher of the yellow journals, shows strong interest in the Iowa Democratic campaign. He has provided a special correspondent to cover Sullivan meetings and uses extensive ink and crude pictures to aid the effort, portraying himself as a presidential candidate.
A year ago Senator Moffit at Cedar Rapids hurt his renomination by rulings as judicial convention chair. In Hardin County Mark Furry, a legislative representative, chaired the county convention and angered Town Falls with a sheriff race ruling, prompting an independent challenger to try to defeat Furry in the reelection bid.
Southern county Democrats, unhappy with the convention results, faced Blayney’s defeat by Hogan and voiced strong dissatisfaction. Party leaders struggle to keep Rome and nearby townships in line amid waning interest in the outcome.
The New York appellate division sustained a school board by law declaring that married women teachers may be dismissed during their term. Two Brooklyn teachers challenged the rule after losing in lower court, with the higher court affirming its legality.
The two legislative nominees Thomas B. Hanley of Tipton and W N Dearborn were in Monticello last Friday meeting Republicans. They received favorable impressions and encouragement from voters as loyal party members aiming for county level offices with national political implications. Hanley’s election would align with re electing Senators Allison and Dolliver and Stirton’s support for Democrats for other offices.
The New York audience provokes Dr. Dowie, testing his temper as crowds react to his preaching and confrontations. Even Carrie Nation, famed for strong temper, interrupted a sermon, highlighting the heated reception of religious agitation.
Des Moines authorities report a grand jury investigation into alleged police levies on disreputable houses. The case centers on possible unlawful assessments by officers of the law as the panel examines the matter.
Crescens trotted a mile in 1593 at Wichita Kansas last Monday to set a new world trotting record, surpassing Lou Dillon and Major Delmar by a quarter of a second. The performance marks a historic lead in harness racing records.
The United States scored another arbitration victory in maintaining its contention over the Alaskan boundary. These victories reflect the fairness of our diplomats who claim only what can be maintained as justice and right.
The Manchester Democrat abandons its usual cheerful editorial stance predicting a grand Democratic victory in Iowa. The shift marks a departure from prior optimism about party success this year.
The gradual drop in railway securities hurts Maryland Trust Co. and Union Trust Co. of Baltimore. Both kept assets in securities. Maryland focused on Mexican railways, Union on Southwestern lines. Experts warn trusts stray from legitimate work and face ruin as banks resist speculative temptations.
Judge McPherson rules the 1896 Blanchard amendment unconstitutional, freeing insurers to form rate and commission agreements. The item notes expected organizational efforts by insurers and calls for a new law to curb abuses while avoiding flaws of the old measure.
W N Dearborn, a respected Jones county businessman, visits town early this week as a Republican candidate for representative. Local Democrats split at the recent county convention, boosting prospects for Dearborn's election to represent the county.
From the Moton Advertiser by T B Hanley to the senate, the people of the twenty fourth district gain an able representative at Des Moines. His ability and statewide acquaintances promise influence in shaping state legislation along district lines. He will likely attain a position in the assembly usually earned after years of service.
The Boston Herald laments Tillman’s acquittal as a low point in South Carolina civilization. It condemns the political killing of a defenseless citizen and compares it to mob violence against Blacks, signaling a relapse toward barbarism and urging sorrow.
The Iowa state building, the first started on the Plateau of States, is nearly finished with exterior staff applied and interior work advancing. It measures 100 by 125 feet, two stories plus attic, costing $44,000, and features semi circular two story porticoes. The first floor includes a rotunda and numerous offices and storage. The second floor houses rooms for the Governor and Commissioners, parlor spaces, reading rooms, and press areas.
The novel Four Roads to Paradise by Mrs Maud Wilder Goodwin will appear in Century magazine from the November issue. Set mainly in New York with scenes in Florence, it is described as a love story with keen character drawing and literary finish.
At Monticello yesterday Senator Allison voiced pleasure over the arbitration decree on the Alaskan boundary. He called the settlement important for the United States and said it resolved what could have become a vexatious issue.
Henry T. Frick contends that biblical accounts show no sentimental love. critics cite Jacob and Rachel and Boaz and Ruth as exceptions. He notes Jacob aged 77 and Rachel 15 or 16, framing the unions as mercenary marriages rather than romantic affection.
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago shares longevity rules on his 80th birthday. He urges moderation in diet with no pies or cakes and warns overworking the liver harms the brain. Pearsons advises calm living, pure air, patience, and avoiding anger to save life. He notes giving while alive will spread as people discover its joy.
Sprague's Fly Bounce promises to rid cows and horses of flies and moxsqui toes, offered for sale by Bacher and Abel in a local advertisement.
Shylock Scott and Bowne chemists at 409 415 Pearl Street New York advertise products for sale and list price four dollars with druggists in the society.
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