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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
The piece discusses a Davenport saloon allied group pressuring voters to back candidates favoring liquor loosening. It details Byerly’s stance, Taft vs Bryan dynamics, ballot procedures, and county GOP unity, with notes on local officials, endorsements, and expected election outcomes.
The piece argues that Democratic papers seek excuses for an expected defeat next Tuesday. It cites William Jennings Bryan and corporate threats as overblown, noting workers’ independence and strikes as evidence employers are not coercing employees. It mentions the Rosebud drawing and railroads securing gains.
The 61st grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Lown ended Friday in Marshalltown, with Davenport keeping the lodge for next year. L. W. White of Woodbine named grand master and N T Ring of Marion grand warden.
A cited bar member claims an official record showing C. J Cash collected funds for insane patients but records indicate no suits filed and payments came from the auditor's office. The report details trial outcomes from 1903-1904 and 1907-1908, counts before the court, acquittals, convictions, and dismissals, challenging the prior misstatement. It also notes political maneuvering in Johnson County with Democratic meetings excluding Republicans.
Wyoming Journal reports M. Babcock the Republican candidate for state representative travels through the county meeting supporters. Voters praise his qualifications and long party service and urge backing on election day November 3.
A Chicago man yesterday confronted a slur directed at his wife and retaliated by trimming the offender. He faced no reported charges as the incident concluded on the scene.
Roosevelts 1904 and 1906 county results show Republican losses and stay-at-home voters. Democratic gains include sheriff, superintendent, county attorney and four of five supervisors plus state senator and surveyor. Call for solid Republican unity to ensure victory and avoid continued Democratic control.
The Denver Post mentions live fashion items described as directoire gowns with references to tete as a possible synonym. The Fort Worth Record notes uncertainty after reviewing volumes without a clear definition or usage found.
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