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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
1
The Penobscot Indians on an island near Oldtown Maine elected a prohibitionist chief named Attean by a 25 to 23 vote. Changes in postage prior to a cabinet meeting lowered rates to two cents for letters up to half an ounce, replacing five cent rates, with exceptions for soldiers.
By act of the centennial congress passed in 1785 a portion of public lands was set aside for schools. Through subsequent acts 71,000,000 acres were granted for public education and 1,165,000 acres for universities and colleges over the century.
To feed soldiers in the Philippines a continuous procession of supply ships travels waterways from New York to Manila via the Suez Canal and across the Pacific from San Francisco. Manila's tropical heat makes storage impractical as perishables spoil, so ships run year round.
A 39 member coed class graduated at the United States Indian Industrial School in Chester Pennsylvania. Five delivered orations and one declaimed. The class motto We find a way or make one appeared above the platform where esteemed statesmen and educators looked on. The event suggests a better path for young Indians than violence.
Microscopical and chemical experts in Chicago report that disinfecting books in public libraries is not necessary. They state it is improbable that disease germs lodge between leaves and retain vitality under ordinary use.
George M. Randall of Lowell Massachusetts asserts a method to produce an artificial fuel resembling bituminous coal at a lower cost than mining. He says the compound uses mineral substances already widespread in the earth and could work wonders if true.
The former president distributed all his wealth among his children except for his Indianapolis house and lot. He then sought a new fortune and built it larger than his first, which he left entirely to his second wife and child. The move reflects his stern character.
Under national law Frank R. Wessa of Cincinnati owes $100 for rent provisions and medical care. He drafted the petition himself and included the United States among his creditors claiming a $25 fee for filing. The court clerk refused to file without the fee and Wessa proceeded on his own.
Bequests by American citizens in the past year total 62,461,304 distributed to education 36,932,644 libraries 2,961,000 museums and art galleries 2,145,333 churches 8,800,605 and charities 13,621,722. The piece notes critics should not deride giving and suggests directing more to pensioning worn out workers, mirroring Carnegie style generosity.
An educational scientist in Washington not a government employee tries to persuade Chicago school authorities to adopt his temporal algometer. The device applies pressure to a child’s temples, increasing until pain provokes a cry. The theory links pain sensitivity to intelligence, a notion criticized as fantastical and a mark of modern civilization’s failure.
The article reports President McKinley informing his cabinet he will formally offer the attorney generalship to P. C. Knox of Pittsburgh. It also notes the Buffalo Pan-American exposition stamps go on sale May 1, stamp shortages in Washington, and Postmaster General Smith denying resignation rumors.
President McKinley names William A. Rodenburg of Illinois as civil service commissioner and Fred I. Allen of Auburn New York as commissioner of patents. Reports from Paterson New Jersey note sale plans for Rogers locomotive works to a New York syndicate.
A survey of incidents reports dynamite wrecking the Sedalia Ind saloon owned by John R Mason. a 90 year old in Marysville Ia robbed of 600 in gold. Jennie Goodwin and Jennie Elliott 13 and 10 killed by lightning in Kingston Ga. a cyclone at Adamsville Mich and 15 acres of timber uprooted near Edwardsburg.
The article notes Sweden adopting guillotining instead of axe beheading, Britain protesting China’s evolving convention, and Germany opposing the U S suggestion that China receive 50 years to settle indemnity obligations.
General Funston and native troops capture Aguinaldo in Isabella province and transport him to Manila aboard the gunboat Vicksburg after a grueling march and brief engagement. The event is reported amid international coverage of naval praise and global affairs.
Aguinaldo and generals in Manila urge that continuing the war against the United States is futile. Rebel officers and soldiers across the islands surrender, Geronimo among the last to do so.
Washington reports Aguinaldo and his staff captured near Casiguran and brought to Manila aboard the gunboat Vicksburg after a covert operation led by Gen Funston. The plan hinged on loyal native troops, with MacArthur’s approval as the war nears its end and questions about punishment and reward arise.
In Mayville on March 29 Christian Leix aged 35 fatally cut the throat of Jacob Mooth aged 14 then killed himself with the same blade. Mooth, employed on Leix’s farm, was found dead. Leix leaves a wife and three children and died about three hours after the act.
Battle Creek, March 27. Hon. George Willard former congressman from the Third district died Tuesday at 77 from a stroke accompanied by apoplexy. Elected in 1872 he served four years and later edited the Battle Creek Journal until his death.
Gen. Funston recounts the 23 March capture of Emilio Aguinaldo after a trek from Casiguran to Palanan. He used forged Lacuna letters, trained 78 Macabebes, and faced insurgent fire. Aguinaldo admits dictatorial aims and praises Funston's treatment and wit.
A seat on the New York stock exchange was sold Friday for 55000, surpassing the previous high by 2500. The sale sets a new record for the exchange and reflects market demand.
A Kansas congressman lauds Peruna and Manalin for catarrh of the stomach and constipation. Letters from Frank Richter and others extend praise, detailing relief and renewed appetite, while a standard medical note explains gastric juice and digestion.
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