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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
4
The Newton Record argues for retrenchment in court expenses, urging fewer terms and restricted speeches to juries. It critiques the senate committee plan and notes the proposed changes were rejected, urging a new start to reduce taxpayer burden.
The article discusses McKinley’s cabinet picks emphasizing fitness for state, treasury, agriculture, interior, war, navy, and attorney general roles. It highlights Lyman J. Gage as treasury secretary and Tama Jim Wilson as agriculture adviser, with notes on other appointments. It also analyzes 1866 US balance of trade, attributing surplus to lower imports rather than higher exports, and supports protective tariffs.
The record notes a near vote on the committee amendment with Senator Gorrell aligned with the prevailing side. The speaker hints at future attention for others and records satisfaction with the outcome while leaving questions about unresolved terms of court.
The Des Moines letter reports a busy Iowa legislature tackling code codification with careful reading plans. It notes committee work on revenue railroads and insurance, anticipated amendments, and a proposed third reading by title. It covers railroad rate talks with traveling men and editor battles over state printing.
Local notes report Miss Maggie Blakely visiting sister Mrs. Jake Kline for seven days while Will Dennis buys a carload of draft horses. A M church sociable at Wm. Coak's last Friday night proved successful, finances aided by about nine dollars. Dennis and Agar shipped hogs to Chicago. The Klines hosted a gathering Tuesday evening. Sethi Talbot of Sully may take charge of the local barber shop. For sale or trade a six room house in South Des Moines, lot 40x182, painted and sound. see J G Guthrie. Special Newton district election notice set for February 2, 1807 at city hall to decide on issuing up to ten thousand dollars in bonds for a national schoolhouse and site. Ballot wording specified.
A garbled excerpt blames Republicans for harsh times while noting McKinley has not taken his seat and suggesting Bryanites fear Republicans will bear full responsibility for the era. The text reflects partisan commentary around election aftermath and policy blame.
Corn has shown strength after a slump, a hopeful sign for Jasper county cereal. Twenty five cent corn is the daily prayer of a large part of our people these days.
During the day the legislature makes steady progress on the code while lawmakers work. In the evening Clarkson and Young share the state writing take in the Savery rotunda, a relaxed gathering after sessions.
The article sensationally portrays ongoing violence in Cuba attributed to Spaniards, describing murder arson and outrage. It also notes Grover Cleveland's aggressive pursuing of a duck hunt on Chesapeake Bay, framing both as aggressive national antics.
Monthly report for month ending January 22 18 at Chollett school Mariposa township district records no pupil enrollment. Attendance and tardiness data blank. Names listed include Freda Koppin Willie Chollett Oleta Taber Marie and Henry Ebert Tardy but not absent Oscar Korft. Mag Manning teacher.
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