24 Aug 1899
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
1
The Express notes Kid Lavigne plans fighting under no Marquis of Queensbury rules and has enlisted in the army. It mentions a Vienna paper editor at 95 and asks provocative questions about electricity changing skin color, alongside news of a Cologne ventilated shoe with a steel bellows system.
An anecdote from Quebec recalls a Canadian proudly displaying to an American a small cannon captured at Bunker Hill by the British. The American responds with wit noting the hill remains theirs.
An Indiana woman has been married 44 times arousing curiosity among residents who speculate on unusual charms. Some doubt success of others in finding lasting marriage while the story sparks discussions on luck and superstition in local ads and columns.
The steamer Cevie docked in New York with 10 000 bags of Indian copper coins weighing 250 tons. The coins, consigned to the Oxford Copper company, will be melted down for refining purposes, valued more as copper than as money.
At least five men in today’s politics are direct descendants of Declaration signers. Gov Wolcott of Massachusetts traces to Oliver Wolcott, Senator Hoar to Roger Sherman, Robert Treat Paine to Robert Treat Paine, Charles Francis Adams to John Adams, and Jefferson Coolidge to Thomas Jefferson.
Convict No. 4,274, editor of the Star of Hope in Sing Sing applies to prison authorities for permission to witness and report the New York reception to Admiral Dewey. He aims to boost circulation for his paper through this coverage.
The piece recalls John Paul Jones buried in a Paris cemetery as America honors brave sailors from Manila and Santiago. It stresses Jones sunk English ships and forged an early national reputation, crediting him for paving the way for Dewey and Schley to defend the United States.
The report notes about 2,000 Americans scattered in Yaqui territory as Mexico faces a Yaqui uprising. The war department estimates 40,000 troops needed to subdue the Yaquis, with a battle likely to linger in the Sahuaripa mountains for one to five years.
A 15000 mile sailing race for a $1000 purse ended in Philadelphia with the St. Catharine winning. The Babcock and a third schooner left Hawaii in early March with staged allowances for departure differences. Despite over two weeks between the first and last departures, all three arrived within hours of each other.
Prof R H Thurston of Boston explains that the automobile predated the locomotive, with Sir Isaac Newton's 1680 suggestion. He notes steam driven carriages appeared in London by 1833 and were common for years until stage coach opposition and strict regulations edged them out.
The real founder of Stanford University, a 14 year old delicate lad, urged his parents to use their vast wealth to build character and educate true men and women who would enrich the world. His near final words urged living for humanity, feeding the poor and clothing the naked.
The report notes 50,000 destitute Cuban orphans scattered across cities as reconcentrados suffer starvation and neglect. Barton emphasizes these children, many of noble Cuban families, are victims of forced relocation and not responsible for their plight or the broader crisis.
The Spanish-American volunteers will hold their first national encampment in Washington on September 8 and 9. US troops in Cuba will be brought to the US for climate and recuperation. Secretary Root orders ten more infantry volunteer regiments for the Philippines, making Gen Otis command 62,451 men. Gold certificates issued in exchange for gold coin total $15,836,040.
Prof. George A. Hench of Michigan university died in Boston after an bicycle accident in the White Mountains. The yacht Shamrock reached New York with tender Erin. The Virginia Masons plan the one hundredth anniversary of George Washington’s death with observances December 13 and 14 at Alexandrian and Mount Vernon. Weekly US failures show 156, Canada 24. Porto Rican relief supplies 100 tons aboard Panther. National League baseball percentages list teams from Brooklyn to Washington with various standings.
A series of local and national calamities reported across states. Franks Bangs killed in Beatrice Nebraska. Davis and Toney die in a Nashville Tennessee dynamite explosion. Proclamations urge Porto Rico relief. Chicago mourns Judge Prendergast death. Egg deals in Kansas markets. Hogs fatally injure David Ewing near Sandusky Ohio. Milwaukee Brewers pledge $1000 to Dewey home fund. Sidney Nebraska suffers an incendiary fire. Northern Illinois burial of Cornelius Sullivan. Kentucky men Emboden and Crenshaw fatally shoot each other. mob hangs Squad Bolin in Fulton. U S Army orders Manila deployment for three regiments. Florida fish dealers form major alliance. Nebraska volunteers return from Manila by state train. Honolulu land set aside as military reservations. Lake Charles area shooting kills four. Dawson executions mark Klondike era. Mrs Weston drowns herself and son in Pierre cistern. Hunter Savidge sinks near Lake Huron with five drowned. Interstate Good Roads calls September October Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota conventions. Five homing pigeons travel 1300 miles to San Antonio in 52 hours.
Foreign intelligence notes that Col. Picquart and M. Labori witnesses contradict Corot as the shooter. Doctors declare Corot insane. Col. Piquart and M. Bartullus offer strong defense for the accused. Gen. Roget testifies and grows confused under questioning by ML Desnange.
Dispatch confirms French police captured the Labori assailant Gleriot who confessed. Col. Piequart in Dreyfus trial affirmed innocence of Dreyfus supported by dossier._sensation in court over evidence handling.
The interview with Philippine commissioner Jacob G Schurman centers on national honor loyalty to Filipinos and international obligations upon sovereignty. Fatal fires in Victor Colorado cause massive losses while a Kotzebue Alaska voyage yields a high death toll from scurvy. Notable deaths include Owen Ward at 100 and poet Isaac McLellan aged 93. Reports cite heavy hurricane losses in North Carolina and Porto Rico with hundreds killed injured or missing.
On August 22 Rennes reports the second day of the third week of Capt Alfred Dreyfus treason trial. Labori arrived with his left arm in a sling, received congratulations, and praised by Col Jouaust for defending against an assassination attempt. Dreyfus impressed judges with calm, precise replies while defending against Junck's accusations. The session closed amid a partiality dispute as Col Jouaust faced audience boos and adjourned briefly.
The legislative council passes a bill enfranchising women. Other brief items note Thomas Bain becoming Canadian speaker, Faneuil Hall to reopen in mid September, Cincinnati Zoo halting buffalo sales, Gen Funston remaining in the army, West Virginia's oil and lumber claims, trade barriers to South America, a Passaic teacher’s fatal shooting of his brother, copper coin shipments to New Haven, a racist deportation resolution in Texas, Confederate general survivals, Northfield Christian workers meetings, and Moody’s prison fund offering.
Ithaca dispatch reports Commissioner Schurman urging a moral, sovereign approach to the Philippines noting the president should decide the means. New York World London dispatch quotes Admiral Dewey arguing for autonomous self government as first step toward pacification and eventual annexation discussion.
Toledo Ohio August 22 Mayor Jones arrived and announced he will file as an independent nonpartisan candidate for governor. He will not seek party nomination and will run on a platform of longstanding principles for all the people.
Aug 22 Prague reports serious disturbances at Graditz east of Koniggratz as Czechs and Germans clash. Gendarmes attacked, several arrests made, four killed, others injured. Troops deployed to restore order. quiet restored after reinforcements arrive.
The August 22 hurricane struck the coast at Washington North Carolina wreaking havoc on Ocra Coke Island. Dozens of small fishing vessels were wrecked and about 20 men were reported dead. All livestock on the island perished and thirty houses along with two churches were destroyed.
Dubuque’s oldest settler Mrs Bridget Hall died at age 100 years and 2 months. She had lived in the city continuously for 62 years.
A Wetumpka dispatch says Peter Louin and his 15 year old son were seized from jail by masked men and killed after being arrested for shooting Hall Jordan, a respected citizen, near Electric.
Springfield Aug 2 Gov. Tanner appoints 50 delegates to the National Farmers congress meeting September 5 8 in Boston Mass The list is headed by J H Collidge and M N Sisson of Galesburg.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports a major blaze destroying Victor's business district. Origin tied to Merchants' case near Third street and Victor avenue. Despite dynamite blasts and aid from Cripple Creek, fire leveled banks, post office, depots, hotels, and ore bins. Population and timing noted.
Paris reports say riots Sunday mark a serious situation with a divide among papers. Conservative and nationalist outlets accuse the government of provocation in arrests, while the Gaulois criticizes inaction. Radical papers urge firmness and defend the republic against uprisings. Judicial proceedings begun against Sebastian Faure and four others for rebellion and related acts.
Eugene Sprague an aeronaut from Lyons Michigan and Mabel Schumacher son of city police officer were killed on Main Street in front of Racine city hall when they rode into the path of an electric car. The down grade prevented stopping and both riders fell on the track.
Aug 22 Arcola reports a shortage of labor for corn harvest as growers from across the district seek workers while the corn ripens. The situation creates alarm among farmers reliant on seasonal help. Hurricane victims in Puerto Rico bury 2,500 bodies and list 1,000 injured with 2,000 missing.
Maine readers report numerous sightings of insects mistaken for kissing bugs. Locals bring specimens to Bangor from rural areas, hoping for a kiss bug, but most are harmless native bugs. The Sunkhazers, large flies from Sunkhaze deadwater, torment loggers and outsize the expected pests, claiming bragging rights in mock fights with common bugs.
Gossiping lunchroom philosopher laments climate swings from cold to heat, craving blizzards and summer heat in alternating desires. He notes fickle preferences, joking about blaming his spouse, longing for brisk air, buckwheat cakes, and Scotch, then imagines tropical retreat by late February.
An anecdote recalls Col Cody aiding a North Platte church project. The opening hymn faltered as an organist mistuned, prompting Cody to joke Start it at five thousand and mebbe some of the Peat of us can get in. The scene blends frontier bravado with a church gathering and community humor.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease powder. It eases tight hot and sweating feet and helps with ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25c. Trial package free by mail Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY
The Indianapolis Journal notes traces of sorrow on her face while describing the Nickel Plate Road marketing its Peerless Trio of fast express trains and excelled dining car service. The ad touts rates lower than rival lines for the Short Line route between Chicago Buffalo New York and Boston.
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a fortune teller session with Kitty. A surprised speaker admits youth and uncertainty as vague predictions linger from the visit. The lines hint at superstition and the tension between fate and growing up.
Patent medicine advertisement promoting Lane's Family Medicine as necessary for daily bowel action and overall health. It asserts gentle action on the liver and kidneys and claims to cure headaches, with prices 25 and 50 cents.
A Puck cartoon line mocks Filipinos as a yellow race and asserts an inferior status. The exchange features speakers labeled Mr. Black Dem and Mr. Johnson-Yes challenging the idea while echoing racist tropes.
Unverified 25 cent remedy promises a one day cure for colds and refunds if it fails. The ad quotes the New York Press remark about happiness and AB status as a separate aside.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.