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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
2
The piece notes a dangerous weak platform causing early season injuries, recounts a Pennsylvania widow’s cent-for-death grudging balance, reports McKinley appointing Gen Sheridan’s 17 year old son to West Point, and mentions a Mayflower log returning to America.
A New York woman with nine husbands has placed herself in custody amid hardship and inability to support such a large family. The report notes the strain and discouragement caused by the difficult times.
A cautious observer notes that the airship appears in many places. An earnest searcher often discovers what he seeks, even when his motives are honest. Human testimony remains a peculiar factor in evaluating such reports.
Women in Burmah propose to men they seek in marriage and may obtain a divorce upon request once they tire of them. Boats ply regularly between the United States and Burmah, linking the two regions.
Skepticism remains about air ship progress while a Maine inventor touts a functional pencil sharpener marking a notable mid era invention.
The occasional benevolent intervention of the government for relief of distressed sections demonstrates the efficiency of the federal economy. Such aid is rarely misplaced and strengthens coherence between state and nation.
A widow with seven children marries a widower who owns 12 olive branches in a New York village. Meanwhile in Oklahoma a wife sues for divorce, seeking possession of 11 young birds, the fruits of the marriage. The text notes ongoing debates about love for children.
A man in Iowa drank excessive hard cider and developed a stomach condition described as a mother of vinegar. Doctors say a surgical operation will be necessary to treat the ailment. The piece notes the dangers of cider and adds a tongue in cheek reference to mother-in-law.
Dr. J Mount Bleyer of New York explains capturing sound by camera rather than phonograph. The process records the geometric figures of voice vibrations, allowing scenes like a baby’s yell to be pictured as shapes.
Mrs A B Grant confirms she has written a book about General Grant and his wife but may not publish. She says the work is for their children, written for her own pleasure and not for any paper or magazine publication.
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer may shed tears in defense of a client as a natural right of counsel not restricted by statutes or the constitution. It added tears at command could be a professional duty when proper. The decision did not address the client’s display of emotion over fees.
The text notes about 1,000,000 blind people worldwide, one per 1500 inhabitants, with a German oculist attributing many cases to fever and asserting 75 percent could recover sight with proper treatment. It adds Europe’s blind half is in Russia, and US blind inmates exceed other nations, totaling 3,489 in institutions.
The pestilence in India is fast disappearing as scientists attribute part of the decline to natural disease exhaustion and largely to improved medical treatment and sanitary safeguards. It notes Europe’s past epidemics were stronger and asserts science is gradually gaining the upper hand against disease.
William Lewis of St. Louis lost his Roman nose after a centipede bite. Surgeons removed the flesh and fashioned a new Grecian nose, a pioneering operation with wide implications. The mock discussion hints at national types and future physiognomic shifts.
Special Session notes: Chandler proposes April 26 to May 3 adjournment for New York Grant ceremonies. Bankruptcy bill advances in Senate. House cites death of Milliken and Holman. adjourns in respect. Lanham seeks government expenditure cuts. Dorr moves civil service repeal. Grant tomb dedication committee named. adjournment to 26.
The president nominated Harold M. Sewall to Hawaii and Judge William R. Day to a top State Department post. C. M. Barnes would govern Oklahoma, Bellamy Storer to Belgium. The Labor Federation urged legislation to aid wage earners as Maj. Gen. Miles set to observe the Greece Turkey war. US business failures totaled 218 in the week ending the 23d, up from 207.
The East reports notable events including the death of Colgate & Co. leader Samuel Colgate in Orange New Jersey at age 75. Flames at Whitney Point New York cause major loss. A mass Greek exodus to join conflict in Turkey. New York legislature adjourns sine die. Fatal car accidents in Pittsburgh. Fire destroys the Sewall house in Tunlington Massachusetts with Revolutionary relics lost. Baseball league standings show several clubs at .000 to 1.000 with mixed records.
In Chicago W Braunschweig shot and killed his former employer liquor dealer John H Raup and killed himself. He was about 2500 short in his accounts and feared prosecution. Other notes report Franks Evans and William Vernon dying from prize fight blows in San Jose and Philadelphia, a steamer lost at sea, Arbor Day observances, and various disasters and legal actions across states.
In Nebraska near O'Neill Frank Cole, accused horse thief, was killed by vigilantes. Reports say the shooting occurred as locals pursued him after alleged theft, with few other details provided.
News notes Nancy Allison McKinley, mother of the president, marking her eighty eighth birthday in Canton Ohio and described as in excellent health. In Uruguay an assassination attempt on President Idiarte Borda failed. Greek forces claim gains against Turkish positions, with Turkish retreats and strategic shifts reported. Osman Pasha named chief of Turkish armies as clashes continue. Britain pushes for intervention and possible armistice. In Mexico Jose Gutierrez is legally executed for murder in Guadalajara.
Dispatch from Aria reports Greece winning ground in Epirus as its left wing presses toward Prevesa. Greece rejects any powers intervention and plans a final stand at Thermopylae if defeated at Pharsalos.
Alabama spends 3.58 dollars per pupil per year, Maine sees a 24 mile medical ride in a chaise, Starvard class of 72 honors a 25th reunion with a 6000 dollar clock, Australia tops 100 million ounces of gold since 1851, Lincoln monument drive in Golden Gate park gains support, Chile and Peru settle war claims via arbitration, Rep Milliken's death shifts Maine delegation, Hatfield-McCoy feud ends with marriage, Clara Wisher Maeder at 86 recalls 72 years on stage and Shakespearean acclaim.
London April 27 reports Greek unrest after opposition leader Ralli threatens to issue a people’s proclamation unless the military staff is changed. Delyannis seeks action, recalling the crown prince’s staff. Smolenski named chief of staff. Royal family plans to flee if needed amid ongoing war.
Miss Lillian Ashley and her sister Emma Ashley, known from last year’s suit against Millionaire J. Baldwin, arrived at the Baldwin hotel in disguise to press for the child’s support. They registered as Mrs Lay and Miss Lay of Chicago but were detected and ejected.
Ottumwa and surrounding Iowa towns face record river rise. Des Moines River exceeds 1892 levels, cutting rail lines, drowning homes, and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Bridges vanish, towns like Eddyville and South Ottumwa flood, while Milwaukee, Rock Island, and other lines halt service. Other Mississippi tributaries rise at Canton and Alexandria with boats rescuing residents.
Isidore Weber shot his four year old daughter Josie then killed himself with the same pistol after coming from Tennessee and marrying Lena Huebner in Baltimore. He was a hard drinker who had abused his wife before being turned out. The day after, Weber offered to take Josie to school and killed both before dying by his own hand.
Schaar Koch Co bank at 2603 Halsted street closes Monday morning on the petition of Franz Koch. Judge Horton names Charles I Boyd receiver. Assets listed at 75000 dollars with liabilities about the same. Koch accuses partner of investments against protests. Tariff debate as French olive oil producers seek higher duties to shield imports from cotton seed oils.
The state department reports Romania has banned Jewish entry, and related dispatches note unrest. In Madrid, insurgents in Manila mountains resist Spaniards after 25 000 rebels refuse submission. Judge N C McFarland, former U S land commissioner, dies in Topeka at 75.
James J Hill and Hamilton Brown are linked to a plan to build a 55 mile rail corridor from Clarion to Webster City and Webster City to Boone connecting with Des Moines Northern and Western. Mason City and Fort Dodge line would serve Mason City Clarion. Citizens from Manley Bristow Benitzette and Cold Water met to push a Great Western route from Manley to Mason City and southeast through the towns.
The body of Will Sargent was found at a coal shaft in Seymour. A tramp suspected of the murder near Ottumwa was captured in the woods and declared violently insane. He believed he would be hanged for the crime and was committed to an asylum.
Deep mud paralyzed access to the county seat at Pocahontas forcing the spring term to be canceled and leaving the county without a court until September. The county, unique in the state, lacks a railway serving Pocahontas at the center of the county.
Central railroads are accused of favoring competitors, spurring 50 manufacturers and workers to form a Shippers' league. They pledge to withhold business from lines that avoid Keokuk freight rates, targeting the Wabash Rock Island and Santa Fe until discriminatory practices end.
A mortgage for 750000 dollars on all the property of the Iowa Telephone company to the Minors Trust and Savings bank of Chicago was filed in Burlington and other Iowa cities where the company has an exchange. The loan funds will extend and improve property and build a long distance line to New York.
Dr Joseph A Scroggs a member of the state board of medical examiners who vanished from his Keokuk home on April 8 after a shortage was found in his accounts as secretary and treasurer of the Keokuk medical college has telegraphed his wife from Spokane Washington that he will start home at once for reenrollment.
George C. Noberts living six miles north of Little Rock was accidentally shot while crossing a wire fence during a hunt. The discharge struck him in the throat. he died before his wife could reach him. He leaves a wife and two children.
Radcliffe police reveal an apparent fence operation at Charles Bowen’s property. A dig in the yard uncovered a large cache of silverware and queensware along with buggies harness stoves and numerous other items believed stolen.
William Kaufman of Wright county dies from hiccoughs. Hardie & Ayerhart shop in Dedham robbed of 1000 dollars’ value goods, two-horse wagon used. Harriet Ankeny dies in Des Moines at 96, noted as state’s historical figure. Dam carried over Ottumwa dam. Lizzie Ford 19 drowns, others rescued. Davenport Home Protective Building association in state examiner’s hands, Catholic-leaning membership. Soldier Myr. Severance dies at Woodward. Balmer Wackerbarth lumber office safe blown in Independence. $260 stolen, both thieves captured. Louisa Ogg attempts suicide at Liscomb. saved by physician. depression blamed. Erastus Gordon, 74, dies of apoplexy in Maquoketa. Davenport treasurer Louis Reich confesses $5000 defalcation. bondsmen good. Swank vs Burroughs case withdrawn in Marshalltown. Fry vs Stinson damages awarded $1500 for alienation of husband's affections in Cedar Rapids. Deems named master mechanic of Iowa lines at West Burlington. Tegard of Fertile dies by hanging. Iowa State Medical Society to meet in Marshalltown May 19–21. Washington Henderson dies of heart disease in New London. Sessmer near Waucoma fatally injured by horse kick. Coates of Cedar Valley commits suicide. despondency cited. Richard Doe arrested in Mason City for horse stealing. stolen West Union horse found.
A Kentucky farmer received part of a rat trap order with six rats believed captured en route from a nearby city. The government moves toward a future two cent postage stamp vending era. A comparison notes a quart of oysters has similar nutritive value to milk beef cod and bread by weight.
The National Cash Register Company sues John P. Murphy of Joliet and 20 plus others in U S Circuit Court Chicago for injunction and damages claiming Imperial Registers infringe their patents. The suit names Swan E. Nelson E Lacher Frantz Clark and others across Illinois Michigan and Iowa. The Detroit Free Press cites a quoted cartoon unrelated to the case.
A Washington Democrat note praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as effective for fever and ague rheumatism liver complaints and other ailments. It cites doctors and public opinion confirming its value and cautions the benighted to try the tonic. Also promotes St Jacobs Oil Cascarets and Ram's Horn products.
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