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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
4
The Newton Record announces subscription terms from the Reend Publishing Company with Homer Galloway and T. M. Rodgers as editors. The rate is $1.00 per year if paid in advance, or $1.10 per year otherwise.
The Vanderbilt mansion in Asheville, North Carolina hosted President McKinley and party after a Nashville exposition visit. Admittance had been refused to press, prompting the president to leave, but doors were later opened to all. The incident was attributed to management by an English outsider, with noted political tensions.
The Grand Army Advocate notes three months of McKinley bringing beneficial results, contrasting with Cleveland era hardships. It laments factory closures, business downturns, labor strife, pension cuts, and the unrest over a restored monarchy in the Sandwich Islands, then lauds the current Cuban independence outlook and faith in years remaining in McKinley’s term.
The Chicago papers repeatedly quote that the president may interfere over Cuban matters and describe the State Department weighing future actions. Officials reportedly have the remonstrance under consideration as debate continues.
The United States and Hawaii have signed a treaty and sent it to the Senate for approval. Hawaii would become a territory, Chinese immigration would be halted and emigration to the U S forbidden, with Hawaiian laws needing presidential approval.
The piece argues over annexing Hawaii, noting it rivals Cuba as a potential target for U S expansion. It questions the advisability of adding distant territory and suggests Cuba might deserve priority, while asking why similar objections to Cuba should not apply to Hawaii.
The Free Silver group in town Wednesday appeared as talkative as last fall, with Bryan noted as a strong speaker. The exchange focused on political ideas, highlighting their ongoing debating style and persuasive rhetoric.
Opinion piece predicts Horace Boo ss will secure the Demo-Pop-Silva endorsement for governor and welcomes the backing as a boost to his campaign.
An Iris column argues the phrase democracy is misused while political rhetoric labels opponents with bold but misleading animal metaphors. The piece critiques rhetoric that disguises policy differences beneath flamboyant framing.
In Jasper county a convention launched a new party under the banner of 16 to 1. The piece condemns the effort as short lived, driven by office seeking, and blending truth with chaff. It questions the platform as demagogic and declares the old Democratic and Populist parties swept aside.
A reader notes a Populist platform praising free silver at 16 to 1 and urges equal taxation, reduced freight and passenger fares, and economical government. It denounces Republicans and opposes the Anti-Fusion Law while criticizing perpetual ballots for minor parties charitably funded by the state.
London commentary on the Liverpool banquet speech by the duke of Devonshire and Canadian premier Laurier notes a shift away from universal free trade. Papers praise or critique the evolving stance, with Laurier proposing tariff favoritism for British goods and Britain urged to seek new markets beyond free trade.
A report shows express companies owe one percent of gross receipts under Wells laws. United States company paid 1789.91, American 1170.16, Pacific 586.85, Wells Fargo 0.13, totaling 3600.80. The collection boosts Iowa revenue by about 4000, credited to Jasper County representative Hon. N. A. Wells.
The Washington correspondent notes a tariff dispute provoking questions of realignment among parties. Southern senators push for pine lumber and cotton duties, signaling a shift toward protectionism. Democrats split as some warn a national party fracture may follow, while others cling to revenue tariff ideals.
A compact review of U S treasury notes from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. It traces greenbacks first issued 1862 to 1863, their non redemption in coin, and depreciation against bonds. It covers the push for a National Banking system led by Chase and supported by Lincoln and Sherman, culminating in the National Banking Act of February 25, 1863.
The passage notes protection democrats and free silver republicans may unite on tariff policy but split on currency. It says protection democrats favor free silver, leaving gold tariff-for-revenue democrats to align on tariffs. Populists are united on currency but divided on tariff.
Community notes report Neil Desmond buying a new corn plow and enjoying comfort in hot weather. Robert Blizzard painted the McCartney and McCalmont school houses last week. Harry French says business is good. Mr Trout of Reasner repaired pumps nearby Friday. Porter of Newton visits cousin Winnie Porter this week. S F Blakely and wife visited Colfax with Chas McLain. Ben Dennis of Newton returned from Killduff visit. Mrs W A McCalmont of Newton spent days nearby visiting daughter Mrs C H Porter. Eva Blackwood to teach fall term at No 1. Clyde Reed, son of George Reed, ill with neck abscess. Mrs George Maund and son Fred visited Newton friends Tuesday. S R Russell family attended Pleasant View church children’s day. Harry Turck bought three head of cattle in Newton Saturday.
Mrs Myrtie Turck owns over 300 chickens. Rev E Handy of the M E circuit stayed with E J Talbot Saturday night. Willis Mann and wife of Newton took a buggy ride Sunday evening. Hill and Earley land agents were active on a large south of town trade. Grant Wheatcraft builds a hay barn 44 by 40 feet. Dr Hunter treats Tom Clark who has recovered from a recent illness. A pest like army worm harms corn near Reasnor. Will Fraker finished planting corn on the Desmond farm Tuesday.
Mound Prairie brief recalls weekend visits by the Watt and Halliwill families and neighbors. Nora Dales visited Newton. R N Steward recovering from an accident. Ira Vermilyea guest of grandmother Mrs Keating in Vandalia. Wes McRacken and Hazel visited Grandma Kelly. McRae of Metz called on Monday. Mina Moore attended a Strawberry sociable at Sand Hill schoolhouse. Chambers of Rhodes planting potatoes. James Stewart injured by a runaway hay wagon team but recovering by spring. Plans to stop at Denver, visit Yellow Stone Park and Pacific coast. Maudie Lessell of Madrid visiting Andrew Mitchells. Arthur Carr left for Des Moines. Herman Orcutt begins summer tile work west of town. Annual Masonic supper Thursday. Thompson to furnish supper. Monroe postmaster election: candidates John Hall and Henry Perrin. Perrin elected by large majority. Mrs Targert of Oskaloosa visiting. Ina Case in Oskaloopa. Marriage licenses: Henniger-Shissier. Sumpter-Whitmer. Putman-Van Slyck.
Editor Vandermast and his wife returned last week from an Eastern trip. Charles Schenk and his mother began a western tour Monday hoping the trip will bring them benefit and relief.
Special baked beans every day at Wilson's bakery praised as very fine in this brief item highlighting daily offerings and quality.
One and one third fare round trip on the Maple Leaf Route of the Chicago Great Western Railway to the National Association of Master Plumbers annual convention June 15 to 19 and the Music Teachers National Association meeting June to July. Maple Leaf agents will answer traveler inquiries.
This year’s meeting runs June 29 to July 15 and planners are advised to contact ticket agents for Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Route reduced fares. One Fare to Pittsburg and return via Maple Leaf Route applies on June 15 to July 1 under the Junior Order United American Mechanics gathering.
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