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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1897

Page

5

Republican State and County Ticket Headed by Shaw

The Republican slate lists Governor Leslie M. Shaw Crawford county Lieutenant Governor J O G Milliman Harrison county Railroad Commissioner Charles T Davidson Sioux county Superintendent Richard C Barrint Mitchell county Representative L M Carpenter Rome township Supervisors Y C Donn Wayne township J R R Clay Hale township Surveyor Kh O Peters Fairview township Coroner Dr T B Kent Madison township.

Charles T. Davidson Sioux County Tor Y. C. Donn Wayne Township J. RR. Clay Hale Township Kh. O. Peters Fairview Township T. B. Kent Madison Township

Election notices and party appeals in Iowa race

The notice urges voters to cast ballots next Tuesday and to vote early. It targets Republican committeemen to mobilize support for sound money and protective policies, while highlighting figures like John Blanchard and Tom Cowan. It cites Honest John Waite as part of a reform team with a wagoneered dog metaphor.

Tom Cowan Honest John Waite

White Says He Is No Anarchist Despite Gold Ties

The Ottumwa Democraat reports tf candidate White stated that all gold Democrats should face penitentiary, but he insists he is not an anarchist and has not claimed to be one.

White Ottumwa Democraat

Democracy Stands by Chicago Platform at State Convention

The Democratic state convention declares all nominees are Free Silver opponents who endorse the Chicago platform. The question arises whether any candidate on the Republican county ticket remains free of the Free Silver stance.

Chicago W.L. Douglas Amorlit Douging Atao Cannnot W. J. Douglas Brockton Mass Geo. Stuhler & Sorts

Arnold Poised For Sheriff Victory In County Bid

The veteran candidate Hiram Arnold is seen as likely to win the sheriff race, with Voorhees expected to attract some Republican allies. Arnold is projected to lead his ticket in about three fourths of the county, enjoying broad popularity and wide acquaintance across the area.

Hiram Arnold Voorhees Arnold

W S Barker Named Auditor Candidate on GOP Ticket

The piece notes W S Barker as the top qualified Republican candidate for auditor. He was chosen as deputy by Harvey Richardson from many applicants and, after three years, promoted to auditorship by the board of supervisors for proven experience. It argues Jones county needs an experienced auditor due to the size of its interests.

W. S. Barker Harvey Richardson Board of Supervisors Jones County

Express Urges Republican Unity After Altgeld Politics

The Express urges unwavering Republican support to secure November victories and prevent a revival of free silver and socialism. It warns that electing even one county official could trigger renewed battles over dishonest money, and urges voters to mark a straight Republican ticket and reject Democratic or free silver appeals.

Free Silverites Free Silver

Public Servants of Jones County Assembly Portrait

A labeled lineup lists Jones County officials with positions including auditor supervisor deputy sheriff clerk treasurer recorder and attorney. Names appear in rows with roles such as sheriff and clerk of the district court, suggesting a formal office group photograph.

the Public Servants OF Jones County

Our County Officers

A half tone engraving of Jones county officers features H. B. Richardson among current officeholders. The piece praises the group as good looking Republicans who have served the people well and without shortcomings, despite a stranger’s misgivings about the portrait.

Jones County Richardson Auditor’s Ins Sheriff Babcock Perry

Jones County Vote Endorsement for Carpenter

The republican candidate L. M. Carpenter is praised as a liberal minded, capable representative for Jones county, contrasting him with opponent Mr. Sheean who supports free silver at 16 to 1. The piece urges voters to back Carpenter based on financial views and "the Chicago platform" influence.

L. M. Carpenter Jones County General Assembly Sheean Mr. Sheean Carpenter Chicago

Condensed Code Aims To Guide Public Law Knowledge

The Cedar Rapids Daily Gazette prints a condensed edition of the new code for subscribers. It will not replace practical law but offers a useful synopsis of general laws governing the people.

Cedar Rapids Daily Gazette

Burglary Ends With Shot Wounding Marshal Dasey

Independ ence Marshal P. M. Dasey was shot in the leg by burglars last Sunday morning. His leg was broken. He fired seven shots at the burglars, but none took effect.

P. M. Dasey Independence

Cousins Speech Draws Large Anamosa Crowd

Hon. Robert G. Cousins spoke at the grand opera house in Anamosa last Thursday evening before a full house. The Fifth district congressman urged republican principles and attacked the popocrat program, praising Lincoln and Madison while criticizing current fiscal and judicial trends.

Robert G. Cousins Cousins Jones County TP. R. Eveanbrack Anamosa Cornet Monticello Aly Washington Madison Lmiston Jefferson Lincoln Grant Supreme Court of the United States Towa Lowa Calivo Platte Darwin

Iowa Voters Urged To Uphold Unity And Progress

A Iowa political address exhorts voters to reject radical theories, defend law and order, and support established leaders like Samuel J. Kirkwood and William B. Allison. The speaker urges trust in federal authority, economic stability, and steady national progress ahead of the coming century.

Woodlands Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Mr. Jones Arkansas Lease Texas Hiinois William Jennings Bryan Messrs White and Walsh Iowa Macon County Georgia Towa Hawkeye Samuel J. Kirkwood Town America

Death by Self Inflicted Wound Near Lavayette

Win Henge living near Lavayette Linn county died by self inflicted gunshot last Monday. Hon J F L Trewin gave a republican address at Oxford Junction last Friday night. Firebugs attempted to rob LG Hall store at Coggan. fire extinguished with minimal loss. Frank Fisher, 14, of Anamoss, killed land damage during lambing. Ro Andrews grocer of Manchester filed asset assignment totaling 38,500 after 8,500 liabilities. Burghers wrecked Blainsburg Strabo Bank. two fled with 8000 while first man fired. An unknown assailant ambushed Jerry S Green of Minto ket a Sunday night. knife struck through clothing and notebook. Green, an Odd Fellow and Pythian lecturer, is reported well.

J. FL. Trewin Oxford Junction LG. Hall Coggan Frank Fisher Anamoss Ro. Andrews Grocer Manchester Blainsburg Strabo Bank Jerry 8 Green Mingttoketa Mr. Green

Political Clashes Over Platform Spark GOP Debate

The Davenport Republican cites that the Chicago platform clashes with our form of government. Uncle Hod previously backed the platform but now seeks to rally the party to a different issue, calling out what he sees as a dead dog in the current stance.

Davenport Hod Boies Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leslie M. Shaw Crawford County J. O G. Milliman Harrison County Supreme Court Charles M. Waterman Scott County Richard C. Barrint Mitchell County Republican County Rome Township W.S Barker Mairview Township J. W. Watte Wyoming Township Twiram Arnold J. Cowan John Blanchard Minneapolis Dias H.S. Rienarnson F. J. Saxon W.O. Jacknrs, Dep Sheri W.S. Barkeen Auditor Center Row J. A. Ctaritman, Dep. Clerk J. P S. L. Bhasterney Front Row Tom. J. Cowan Toit Deny M. W. Herne, Co P.O. Bancock J.T. McQueen J. W. Warr Wil, Guten Saturn ROYAL Royal Baking Powder CO New York OUR R. G. Cousins Anamosa Tion Leslie M. Shin Popucrat Hamilton Benjamin Franklin National Assembly Northwestern Rock Island Abrahim Lineoko Tillma White and Bryan Taincoln Mr. Hamilton William B. Allison Tnd Cote Star Clothing House M. W. Herrick Mon- Latleollo Jones Co du- Hue Dehiciare Linn and Jones ATP Hida Aare Hor Lomo Jd. W. Doxsee Lowe Dusinese Othe Monticowtto Baik J. N. Hughes Cornivy AT Law Uadar Rapids Lown Don County W. A. Mirick M. D. Privatan Malo postoMda Conter Juneion Tow J.E EL. Gilmore M. D. Davalidians Oflleae B. Rundle Yentist Monticello Bank Wim, J. Coughlan D. D Capra Olivo Hicka & Kiterne’ Store Monticello, Iowa Pearson, D. D Lowi Eastern Iowa News Win. Henge Lavayette Linn County J. H. Lathrop Action Hier Will . Org Sileod Chamages The Lovell State Bank Capitol Mongy Gronan i. Lovee RU. Recan I. O. Smirton Coorkg Stirton Hlaklota Hall We Doxsee Herman Bundhouse Nichols Mfolst C. J. Wilson, M. D.C. M Fulton, Iowa Cancer Vera Enter Alte Arte Fry Alain Send Catar Ihoe Rapine Blank C. R. Ricker Poat Bohlken
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