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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
4
The Hemton Record is published by The Record Publishing Company Homer Galloway editor and T. B. Rodgers news editor. Subscriptions are $1.00 per year, $1.50 if not paid in advance.
Largest Circulation in Jasper County invites Republicans statewide to a Cedar Rapids convention on August 18 1807 at 11 a.m. to nominate governors and other officers and conduct business. Delegates allocated by county votes for Edwin Sanger 1896 election. Jasper County entitled to 20 delegates.
Minniki Agnes Watsa and W. R. Coorek announce plans to seek the county superintendent of schools post, pending Jasper county Republican convention decision. Both name their candidacies and appeal to party decision timelines.
The piece extols Iowa senators Allison and Gear as tireless public servants, always in their places advancing the people's interests. It notes their respectable committee roles, steady reporting from Washington, and commitment to crucial issues, urging more leaders like them.
A brief wades into the Hawaii annexation issue arguing against linking it to the free silver movement, warning that the islanders appear unsettled and urging the annexation matter be kept separate from monetary policy. Senator Teller is mentioned as a proponent of Hawaii remaining tied to free silver.
The speaker urges opponents to face the 16 to 1 issue head on, stating the Republicans will respond decisively as they did in the last campaign. He likens the free silver stance to a tool of punishment and predicts a drubbing for critics.
The piece notes some ridicule of seeking shelter in a cave as a cyclone caution, but defends the Illinois legislature speaker's decision to retreat to Mammoth Cave with only a gumball for an excuse, arguing anyone fearing a cyclone may also hide.
The letter or pamphlet questions whether Bryan is merely a flesh and blood man rather than a divine ideal, casting doubt on his moral character and integrity. The author challenges the notion of elevated purity and frames Bryan as fallible.
The piece notes continued doubt about the sincerity of the people’s answer in 18 percent discussions, highlighting that repudiation was offered as a tempting bait and must be repeated with emphasis.
The notice states that despite Debs' philanthropic rhetoric on equality he will receive a nominal salary of 100 dollars per month plus expenses.
A brief note suggests Chicago might still push its standing in the national league with a sustained effort, hoping to reach the bottom of the list. The sentence implies ongoing competition and potential improvement.
A witty line reflects Queen Victoria's celebrated jubilee and the idea that comparisons are odious. The remark imagines Queen Lil reading about Victoria's pageant and cherishing simple sentiments over grand display.
The Republican State convention has been scheduled for August eighteenth. Delegates from multiple counties are expected to attend to nominate candidates and set party platform priorities for the upcoming election season.
The convention will meet at Cedar Rapids with 1,546 delegates. Jasper receives 29 delegates, up four from last year. Other district counties allocate Poweshiek 16, Mahaska 22, Wapello 23, Monroe 10, Davis 9, Keokuk 17.
Opinion piece defends current administration against critics calling for a tariff law. It recalls 1893 tariff reform as flawed and debt-inducing, argues patience for a near-perfect measure, and asserts protection as the side of American interests. Ends with a Bacon quote on truth.
The Newton auditor convened with members Davey and Miller at Winters. Minutes approved. Monroe city council recommended lowering block 118 Chipps addition assessment to 300 and personal assessment of S H Moore to 800. Ed Wilcox bond as Palo Alto township clerk approved. Day spent leveling township assessments. Adjourned to 9 am June 8 1897.
The Newton board met at 9 a.m. on June 8 1897 with all members present. Claims for dog related damages were approved: H L Kaldenberg’s cow damage settled at 20 dollars and W M Cornwell’s claim for dogs killed by dogs settled at 22 dollars, with equalizing assessments. The board adjourned to June 9 1897.
The Jasper county board met at 9 a m and minutes show J A Leonard's claim for dogs killed approved for 12 00. A sheriff fee report totaling 557 72 for the quarter was presented and approved minus deputy hire. Equalization raised Sherman and Rock Creek townships. Fred Gilmore tax rebated due to assessor error. The day ended with adjournment to June 10 and then to the poor farm, then to June 11.
On June 10 1897 Newton the Monroe council reduced the assessment of Mrs Lydia Bond to 1190 dollars. The petition of N G Buss asking that his assessment for ISNT be stricken remains under review.
A dispassionate review traces the National Banking Act's impact on government credit and currency. It covers the issuance of demand notes and legal tender, opposition from Blaine and others, and the shift from state to national banks from 1863 to 1896, noting the growth, redemptions, and eventual decline in circulating notes as bonds were refunded.
On recommendation of trustees Dr. S F Miller was appointed physician for the poor of Independence township for one year from April 1807 at a salary of one hundred dollars per year. The auditor was ordered to rebate H Perrin of Monroe tax on charity. The board adjourned to Saturday, June 12, 1897. Frank Fisk, Auditor.
Sixth Day. Newton June 12 1897 board met at 9 a m with members present. Read minutes of previous meeting. Allowances: John Dunnlap 4.00 per month H Castleman 4.00 Mrs Wim Dodd 6.00. J A Laird overseer of the poor presented report which was approved. On Laird’s recommendation A Ripeto’s 1896 taxes were rebated. Board adjourned to Monday June 14 1897. PRANK Fisk Auditor.
The Seventh Day records of Newton show the board meeting at 9 45 am under adjournment with all members present. Minutes from the previous session read and approved. Mentions Buena Vista and Mahala Erwin in terse proceedings.
Taxes rebates for 1896 were approved. Jacob Groves is allowed four per month for six months starting April 1 1807. Wm Scarbrough gets four per month for six months from April 1 1807. George Wagoner awarded two per week from June 1 to September 1 1897 payable to Charles Brothers. A Davey appointed to supervise window screens at the poor house. Board approved claims and adjourned to June 15 1897.
The county board met at 9 00 a m with all members present. The second quarterly report of county recorder F A Eaton was approved. Petitions from John Leeper et al to aid Prairie Creek improvements were referred to W J Miller. Alva Brown and A C Gates appointed to assist the county auditor in burning November election tickets. Md Prairie trustees petitioned for hill grading assistance at Metz and were allowed 10. The day spent approving claims. Adjournment to June 16 1897.
The Newton Auditor's Office records the ninth and tenth days of June 1897. Actions include denying a tax rebate petition by Burton & Cassell, instructing a survey of the county square for hitch racks, allowances for road grading and a county attorney salary set at 600 dollars, and a bridge project referred to a supervisor. Also noted are tax list procedures and delinquent school fund matters, with adjournments to June 17 and a mention of July 5 1897.
A dense ledger of claims outlining payments for goods, services, and various official duties. Entries name individuals, businesses, and offices such as Agnew H J, Acres Blackmar Co, Ammons & Allen, Adkins TB, and many others. Amounts include court, clerk, assessor, bridge, jail, and poor farm expenses with numerous items labeled goods poor and bridge work.
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