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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
5
The Cascade Pioneer notes strong Republican momentum as Secretary Wilson tours for speeches and Governor Roosevelt draws ovations. It contrasts Bryan’s rising odds with GOP unity, cites Iowa’s self-financed campaign, and warns against anti imperialist sentiment, urging defense of the paramount issue.
Former Republican congressman Daniel Kerr, who went to Bryan four years ago to back free coinage at 216 to 1, has remained loyal to the Democratic Party and earned the party’s nomination for congress due to his ardent silver advocacy and devotion to the 50 cent dollar.
The Republican county ticket in Jones county was nominated at the Olin convention with harmony and broad support. Re-nominated by acclamation were J. A. Hartman and W. S. Barker as district court clerk and county auditor, while C. W. B. Derr was named for county recorder and Lieutenant Ervin E. Reed for county attorney. Supervisors T. H. Dunn and D. A. Clay were re-nominated by acclamation. The ticket promises clean, capable administration and broad appeal to Republicans and the public.
The Fairfield Ledger editor W. W. Junkin has years of service behind him and recently joined the Methodist church. The Carroll Herald editor, long around the sanctuary, praises Junkin and adds a word of God-speed in support.
Former congressman Owen Scott of Illinois announces he will vote for McKinley and Roosevelt. He blames old democrats for being crowded out by Bryan supporters and says Bryan’s faction is not democratic. He says he prefers the lesser evil and aligns with a party of progress and conviction.
The retirement of A B Cummins from state politics eases factional tensions within the Republican party. His decision ends the contest that could have sparked further intra party friction with Gear and Dolliver contenders. Dolliver now faces a clearer path in the next assembly as no other candidate seems willing to challenge him.
Col. D. B. Henderson will deliver a speech in Manchester on September 26. The event highlights the veteran leader's address to local residents and attendees. Local organizers expect a wide turnout and discussion follows.
The Jones county Republican convention at Olin nominated a full county ticket after a lively balloting process for the county attorney post. J. Reed won the nomination after twenty ballots. other officers were renominated by acclamation, with D. A. Clay and D. A. Dunn also renominated for supervisor seats.
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