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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
6
Washington debates the Dingley tariff with members from both parties urging protection. Speakers discuss silver, gold, consumer demand, and the impact on farmers, industry, and wages amid vigorous attacks on administration policy and calls to expand or restrict duties.
The Atlantic notes Greek interior hotels resemble Italian style with no common sitting room and a cafe on the ground floor. Many inns offer only rooms, upstairs sleeping areas accessed by external stairs, minimal furnishings, iron beds, and multi bed rooms. Some places charge for daytime naps and floor sleeping.
A group of women debate signs of a lady in casual meetings. Boots gloves and handkerchiefs may hint refinement, yet intonation and spoken words prove stronger clues. Voice charm and proper English reflect culture more than dress details.
The Weather Bureau bulletin warns the crest is stationary at Cairo with river rise expected across Helena to New Orleans. Levees face greatest strain around April 10, with heavy rainfall likely to worsen floods in Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana. Rescue efforts continue as towns from Quincy to Osceola endure widespread overflow and evacuations.
Buffalo March 29 The American Exchange bank closed in voluntary liquidation citing hard times and weak profits at small local banks Depositors will be paid in full on demand at Marine Bank of Buffalo The bank dates from the citys early banking era yet remains described as sound Des Moines curfew targets youths under 15 after nine p m in summer eight p m in winter enforcing by city police Big deal in coal lands Jackson County Ohio papers transfer the entire coal field to the Kruger syndicate London Limited for four million dollars
A severe cyclone struck Austin Texas Sunday afternoon injuring many and causing extensive property damage. The dormitory roof near the state university was removed, the university building and church were damaged, and several residences were destroyed. Two deaths were reported near Buda and Clarksville saw injuries as the storm raged with heavy rain and downed telegraph lines.
Observers report the fall sown wheat crop in poor condition across major states. The American Agriculturalist notes March ending ratings fall below any year since 1885, with Ohio Michigan Minnesota Indiana Missouri and Kansas averaging 76 versus 85 last year. Illinois shows 45 amid heavy flood risk and cold, but soil remains moist. two weeks of warmth could alter the outlook.
Missouri Pacific reduces rates to 334 cents on east bound freight from Kansas to St Louis with Missouri river minimums. Other western lines are expected to follow with equalizing tariffs effective immediately. The move targets storage shipments to eastern cities and follows withdrawal from the freight association.
Notices of the appeal in the United States v Joint Traffic association were served on railroad representatives. The Department of Justice will seek to advance the case on the calendar so it may reach the Supreme Court before the end of the term.
Freight and passenger traffic on the West Pennsylvania railroad suffered a nine hour delay after a wreck near Salina thirty miles from Pittsburgh. A through freight carrying merchandise left the rails. seven loaded cars were demolished and contents scattered along the tracks. Rails over 500 yards were torn up. No injuries reported. Estimated railroad loss forty thousand dollars. A broken wheel flange suspected.
Boston reports the death of William Adams known as Oliver Optic at 75 after long heart trouble. For over 30 years he lived in Boston with summers abroad or touring the country. A pioneer juvenile fiction author, he penned 126 books and over 1,000 newspaper stories by age 73, shaping American boys and girls literature.
W T Adams known as Oliver Optic dominated 19th century juvenile literature writing for strong youth. He published about 100 volumes including The Boat Club Woodville Starry Flag and Yacht Club while steering school magazines and the Riverside series. His early success began with Flatehie the Guardian Slave earning 87 50 with pen name Warren T Ashton.
Railroads led by Chicago and Northwestern sever official ties with Western Freight and other lines. Missouri Pacific and others followed, signaling the Western Freight association’s collapse. Officials face job losses and contracts lasting to 1898 amid rate break talks and a Milwaukee malt rate drop.
Gen McNulta of Chicago pressed Secretary Gage for a letter endorsing views on Chicago politics. Chicago faced three gold candidates against Carter Harrison Jr a silver candidate. Gage refused noting that administration should not intervene or risk criticism even if Harrison won.
In Ottawa the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the indeterminate sentence law likely unconstitutional in the habeas case of McDowall and Clements versus the People. Convicted of manslaughter last October they challenged the law under which they were sentenced to Chester penitentiary. The court ordered the lower court to issue the writ of habeas corpus.
News from the east coast sealing fleet reports 11 of 16 steamers heard from with a combined 21 000 seals, far short of a full load per steamer. Including three Gulf of St Lawrence steamers the total is 75 000 seals, unlikely to double before season end, compared with 220 000 last year.
In Pittsburgh on March 29 Lemlner and William Dewalt aged eight and five were drowned when ground collapsed on the creek bank at Chartier's Creek in McKees Rocks. The brothers played near the bank and William fell in. Lemlner leaped in to save him but the swift current claimed both boys.
Washington March 29 P Lamoreaux confidential clerk to ex Commissioner Lamoreaux of the general land office has resigned.
Confederate veteran General William R. Terry dies of Chesterfield County, remembered as a last commander of the Stonewall brigade and former Wythe County state senator and penitentiary superintendent. In Memphis reports a crossing accident on the Illinois Central line leaves John Wheatfield and Will Eades dead near Mayfield Kentucky.
Washington reports new legislation extending anti counterfeit measures to mutilated coins and defacement. Offenders face one to five years jail and 100 to 2000 dollar fines. Bangles engraved with donor initials on coins become illegal.
Lower to the Clevelands Princeton New Jersey March 24 The tea honoring ex President and Mrs Cleveland at Prospect Tuesday afternoon by President and Mrs Patton was a major social function in Princeton. The university faculty and leading town families were fully represented and nearly 300 people attended to greet Mr and Mrs Cleveland.
Frosts across Tennessee north Georgia and north Alabama harm peach plum and pear trees in full bloom. The cold snap threatens large fruit losses as growers fear damaged crops and reduced yields. In Reading Pennsylvania on March 25 Superintendent Passmore bans mustaches and beards for street railway employees effective April 1, sparking discontent.
Washington March 27 Representative Griggs Georgia introduced a resolution urging constitutional amendment to give Congress power to impose and collect an income tax independent of census provisions. New York March 27 President McKinley notified Gen Horace Porter he will accept invitation to speak at Grant monument celebration.
Canea reports insurgents surrounding Malaxa force a Turkish withdrawal to Suda bay after heavy fighting. Turkish ships bombard, but insurgents hold the town. Casualties reported with Turks and garrison facing mounting losses. broader regional diplomacy over Crete continues.
The Mississippi River stands seven miles wide at Quincy Illinois and 14 feet above low water as floods force residents to higher ground. In Peoria a 13 year old boy Ed Brady drowned after falling from a skiff. East Peoria mines shut down due to muddy roads with nearly 100 workers laid off. Burlington reports half the sand ridge district underwater and mud blocking roads with stalled heavy vehicles. In Ottumwa five Penrod children aged 12 and younger died when their home burned while the family attended a religious service.
Long Branch New Jersey March 26 Tom Z Marshall of Keithsburg Illinois won the grand handicap at Elkwood Park Thursday morning with a perfect 25 birds. His prize share was 500 dollars, a sum dwarfed by the honor of winning the sport's greatest shooting match.
Boston reports Frank V. Dunn issues a challenge to Robert Witzimmons on behalf of John L. Sullivan for a world championship bout. The prize is $5,000 a side with nine months to arrange and Dunn deposits $1,000 as stake. In New York Emma Moss Booth Tucker, wife of Frederic Booth Tucker, appears for naturalization and files her first papers.
In Ottawa two bills seek to prohibit importing labor under contract as retaliatory measures against United States citizens. The action reflects a cross border dispute shaping parliamentary debate. The proposals anticipate broadening trade friction responses.
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