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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
1
A wartime dispatch reports General Lawton killed near San Mateo during an expedition to capture Geronimo. The piece lauds his leadership, noting decades of service, bravery, and his cautious tactics that protected his men. Farther, it mentions the pursuit of Geronimo and the subsequent acknowledgment by the War Department.
The document lists numerous committee chairmen and members across U S government roles. Names include Robert W. Tas ter Walter Weaver Sereno Means James H. Southard Theodore Bute ton C H Micarleni Wadsworth H L Blinds A T Tall Jowa Maine New York Territories W S Knox J O Cramp Michigan Indiana Pennsylvania New Jersey Maine Wisconsin Iowa Ohio District of Columbia J W Babcock J Warner H Tongue W A Smith J G Cousins Iowa C W Gillet New York R J Gamble Rhode Island A J Hopkins Pennsylvania A C Harmer T B Heathwood Minnesota W B Baker Maryland A Hopkins Texas Library A C Harmer Pennsylvania T B Heathwood Minnesota Enrolled Bills W B Baker Maryland
Chicago engineering committee votes 108 to 8 to approve a contract with the Illinois Michigan canal commission settling disputes and enabling the opening of a new drainage channel. The sanitary board will pump 25 000 cubic feet per minute for four months to aid lessees of water power along the old canal before the district maintains a navigable depth for movement.
The narrative reports widespread donations to fund Gen. Lawton’s mortgage on his California home and support for his family after his death. Subscriptions claim to reach $25,000 by week’s end, with communities from Indiana to Washington and Manila contributing. Military and civic leaders express sympathy and discuss burial at Arlington, funeral plans, and potential promotions for officers tied to Lawton’s division.
Lansing dispatch reports Gov. Pinger pressuring resignations from Quartermaster General Welligin J. White Inspector General Arthur S. Arlegan and others over alleged irregularities in a 50 000 worth war supply contract to Minnals Supply Company. Board claims to have recouped funds. resignations expected amid grand jury findings. Case and White face withdrawal, while others have already handed in their resignations.
The American Federation of Labor reelected its officers unanimously at its oil convention with no major contests. President Samuel Gompers was reaffirmed as leader as delegates debated craft definitions and warned building trades councils not to assume overbroad jurisdiction. Jousie, Kentucky, was chosen as next convention site. candidates included Cleveland Columbus Scranton Salt Lake City Galveston and Bay City Michigan.
Local reports describe a violent incident near Go Vyeeday involving several men harming a group and halting transit. A passenger was injured. the scene ended with a fire destroying a vehicle and property. Police response and insurance figures noted, including substantial losses and items valued at 848,000.
In Mavana on December 22, funeral details as bodies are laid in a mortuary chapel. Processions move through streets guarded by ships crew and locals. The day also mentions plans for a national convention to nominate candidates for president and vice president.
A fragmented note references Yellowstone geysers waning and an 183 year old apple tree in North Maven Maine. It mentions Yirgon of Galilee 33 feet below the Mediterranean and fruit trees in Persia. It notes English striker hangings under a century ago and a landmark club among Southern California organizations.
In Belleville Columbus region a longtime elephant trainer and keeper, Meagher known as Malay Forepungi, was fatally attacked by Sid the elephant during daily exercise after Sid, captive for 20 years and never deemed vicious, became unruly. Sid felled Meagher with tusk injuries inflicting fatal wounds.
Corbett, arrested on charges of shooting Rev. David Cheney and others two weeks earlier, was brought before Grisneys Wednesday afternoon and positively identified as the man who killed three people in a nearby incident. The prosecution plans to proceed, naming Conaway and Roberts in the related fire and child endangerment cases. The total损 loss is estimated at 879000 with 25 souls allegedly harmed. authorities report multiple locations including Conway and Greenhill.
Dispatches from Cape Town report Gen. Tuller ordering arriving troops to Durban to reinforce Natal positions while signals from Lord Methuen remain absent. British and Boer forces clash near Colenso with heavy casualties and disrupted communications.
A pair of early morning house fires in New York left at least seven dead and many injured. In the Mentar apartment building at Third Avenue and One Hundred Street a five story fire killed five people and left others in danger from smoke. The deceased include Patrick Barrett eight, Mrs Barrett 27, Anna Barrett six, Medard Nickerson 44 a Cincinnati mechanic, and an unknown woman about 25. Another deadly blaze struck a five story tenement at 440 Tenth Avenue killing Mrs Martinax and her two year old son George.
Washington report notes the currency bill sailed through the House by 190 to 180 as Republicans largely supported it and several Democrats opposed or abstained. Names of lawmakers from New York to Maryland and Alabama are cited in the roll call as debates and divisions unfolded. Meanwhile international items cover Samoa and German actions in the Pacific, with political tension and court actions reported from Samoa and the United States.
The forty seventh annual State Horticultural Society meeting was held in Madison. Secretary Thwaites reports a successful year with large donations of books and seventeen new members. Officers and finances show private funds at about 43000 and a small annual state appropriation of 5000. A trail robber case ties to a California hunt for a gang. Frank Corwin shot at his wife in Janesville while intoxicated, injuring nothing. he is jailed as his wife fights nervous trouble.
Senealioval reports a gold find at Lefarge near the Kickapon Valley railroad terminus. A tobhirds interest in the property is sold to a New York syndicate for $100,000. The remaining balance is owned by a Minboro brewer who first obtained the claim from a farmer. Mining operations to begin on a large scale immediately.
Tornado relief efforts in New Richmond ended operations with $120,000 in cash and $20,000 in supplies raised. Of the total, $87,300 supported individuals rebuilding homes and starting businesses, about $1,600 covered administration. A full report will go to Governor Seoftelu.
Four members of a burglary gang were captured with a large loot in Abbottsford while attempting to peddle items at Chippewa Falls. Two suspects were nabbed in Chippewa Falls while two others were arrested at Ban Clair. It is believed the gang hid much of the jewelry and fled across the region.
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