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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
8
Des Moines reports the state board of control has overhauled farming at state institutions. New management, better stock, and saved seed cut costs and boosted output. County insane asylums face rules and funding disputes while state care expands despite crowding.
Cigarettes in Sioux City now fetch ten cents a box up from five cents after dealers, facing a $300 tax, chose to carry cigarettes despite initial withdrawal of protection from the American Tobacco company.
News from Dubuque reports the death in Haverhill Massachusetts of Rev. C Seymour, former pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church. He led efforts that resulted in the present church edifice costing $90,000.
Mrs Stockman directs Mason City contribution to the national equal suffrage bazar in New York. A carload of Iowa porkers is sent east on a Milwaukee train decorated with banners and a pig image. Proceeds go to the bazar via Chicago buyers and a Mason City map highlights regional railroad centrality.
Four miles north of Minburn Barb Glyde is a self made farmer with a 200 acre debt free farm and a skilled blacksmith shop. He used his windmill to power a grinder corn shelter elevator emery wheel churn washing machine pump and grind stone making housework and farming easier for his wife and 19 year old daughter.
A noted Iowa doe bite case involving John Mulberg and Nellie Van Bergen from Granville ends with settlement after Judge Ladd's famed ruling that a dog bears no malice. The Van Bergen girl had previously thrown a stick at the dog, which helped shape the suit for $1,000. The matter moves no further.
Prof. H. E. Kratz, superintendent of Sioux City public schools, says he was asked to recommend teachers for the Philippines. Many applicants seek to teach there, but the vacancies were filled some time ago.
John B Brecker a long time car inspector for the Burlington route aged 78 died by his own hand. His lifeless body was found hanging from a maple tree in a neighbor's yard. He was a respected Odd Fellows member and had served the railroad for 30 years.
Officer Goodwin captured Milt Stitler in Mason City after a brisk pursuit and struggle. Stitler, sought at West Union for criminal assault of a young woman in September, fled and nearly fell from Willow Creek precipice, but recovered and was caught before escape.
Henry Becker and Joseph Doyle, among six prisoners who overpowered Sheriff Evans on October 27, were captured in St. Louis and sent back for trial. They face indictments for assault on the Northwestern Railway night pumpman at Branwood.
Secretary of state reports show fewer convictions and shorter sentences but higher cost. Iowa convicts 3,153 this year with 1,279 years of sentences and 409000 dollars cost. Polk County contributed 229 years and extra 3000 dollars. Data cover jail, penitentiary, fines, and miscellaneous categories with uncertain items noted.
Hugh Dixon, accused of killing Lottie Nolmes in Creston, was captured by Burlington police just across the Illinois line and is jailed in Union County. He says the revolver discharged accidentally while he planned to kill Alex Johnson. He fired from one side of the stove as Nolmes stood opposite, the bullet striking her heart and causing instantaneous death.
Report of a family killing tied to an elder Oemig's rental wealth in Sioux City. Robbers entered a downtown back room. James McIntyre shot the elder Oemig and his son William. Louis Oemig died in California. McIntyre captured and imprisoned.
Mrs Annie Jenness Miller of Washington DC predicts the man of the future will wear colonial style knickerbockers and face laden waistcoats, replacing the somber black in social wear. She sees the golfing outfit as a business suit and plans to quit the lecture circuit to travel to Europe and spend more time with family.
Rural free delivery has been established in Boone county with one carrier on a 27 percent mile route serving 855 people. The Zenorsville post office will close and mail will route via Boone Hamburg and Fremont county with a 26 percent mile route serving 675 people by carrier C C Hammer. High Creek post office will be supplied by a rural carrier.
The Sisters of Mercy have prepared to open an aged home at the Gilmore residence in Keokuk a large two story and a half brick house set in nearly four acres of grounds.
Governor Shaw releases or grants conditional pardon to Jacob Dill of Burlington who had been sentenced to five years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison for the killing of Chris Hellenthal near Kingston in May 1892 during a dispute over a carpenter bill.
Secretary Wilson’s annual report praises predecessor work and argues for appropriations as investments that boost wealth. It highlights Weather Bureau expansion, forecast improvements, and timely Galveston storm warnings. It notes cattle inspections, irrigation studies, forestry interest, food adulteration controls, and growing export markets in Asia, Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
Washington reports the United States treasury and branches hold a record 474,108,336 in gold, with about 243 million in treasury reserve and 280.8 million in certificates outstanding. Officials expect treasury gold holdings to near 475 million and possibly reach 500 million.
Hong Kong correspondent reports the typhoon struck Tourance last month with two days of unprecedented winds. Many villages were swept away and plantations destroyed. Shipping suffered heavy damage as the harbor was left exposed, with extensive destruction noted.
Official canvass of the latest election in Des Moines shows the proposition to hold a constitutional convention defeated by 555 votes. Voters confused the proposition with a biennial election amendment, which was generally favored and approved by voters.
Secretary Root proposes a sweeping army bill creating a lieutenant general, six major generals and 16 brigadiers with expanded officer pools and new corps structures. It reorganizes artillery, engineers and ordnance, shifts staff duties toward temporary chiefs, and allows Philippine natives to form a 12000-strong auxiliary force under regular officers.
Washington reports the death of George W. Wilson commissioner of internal revenue who passed away Tuesday forenoon at the Riggs house from Bright's disease with asthma. An Ohio native and Civil War veteran he rose from private to first lieutenant and later joined the internal revenue service in 1869, becoming head of the bureau and a leading expert on revenue matters.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Lodge will likely be advanced to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to fill the vacancy from Senator Davis’s death. Senators Frye and Cullom are noted as challengers, with Frye also heading the Commerce Committee and Cullom leading Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat analyzes the coming Congress with a likely Republican majority in both chambers. It notes a larger Senate margin than in post–Civil War days and a sizable House lead, aided by silver ex-Republicans drifting back and some Democratic support for key issues.
A compilation shows Chicago and other papers debating William Jennings Bryan’s politics and the Democratic Party. It notes calls for party reorganization, mixed reactions to his influence, and mentions Roosevelt Hanna Croker and McKinley prosperity amid partisan framing.
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