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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
2
The piece highlights the US near France in Paris exposition space and remarks on relics from Cat island. It mentions a model American farm near Shanghai run by a Chinese mandarin. It also recalls a Pennsylvania girl who left her groom at the altar, deeming it better and cheaper than a later split after furnishing the house.
A wagon in Manhattan Kansas bore a painted cover reading Not bound for Missouri Not busted Not going to wife's talks dust doin this to beat the railroads. The quirky message mocks rail travel and jokes about beating transportation rivals.
San Francisco records the lowest bonded debt per capita at 38 cents while Philadelphia holds the largest city debt. Boston shows the highest per capita bonded debt at 97 338 dollars.
A woman discovers a shard of glass left by a thief after a pocket pick, which tests as a diamond worth $300. The piece hints that if she is robbed again she may find a deed for a house and lot in her pocket, suggesting a superstition about luck.
In Bayville I I William Cornell aged 34 rose as a handsome bachelor and by night became a great grandfather with a daughter older than him and a granddaughter with a child. He had married the widow Overton aged 76.
At a Vienna dinner hosted by Mark Twain a prominent lawyer speaker paused with hands in pockets and joked about a humorist being funny while a lawyer has his hands in his own pockets.
A Courrier de Paris note states Athenians and Creeks plan to exclude all bachelors from parliament. It argues bachelors have no stake in the commonwealth and should not be represented, since any representative would only represent himself.
The report notes several Spanish battle ships and 15 to 20 steam launches being raised at Manila and adds that 25 to 30 Spanish gunboats now in West Indian waters can be repaired for coast duty at low cost. Together these converted ships would substantially augment the navy.
A leading electrical headlight company announces it can guarantee railroad companies against losses from head-on collisions at night when locomotives are fitted with their headlights. The plan promises protection for railways adopting the new lighting system.
The Paris city council passes a law requiring carriage drivers and conductors to complete a standard training course before operating on city streets. The move marks a shift from past views, ten years ago such a proposal would have been deemed daft.
Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports American exports to Africa for the first nine months up by 1.6 million dollars from the prior year. Consular reports note American goods are popular for quality and cheapness, boosting demand among African buyers.
The Senior, used by a wreckage company to store salvage from the Cervera squadron operations, reached New York after landing at Norfolk Navy Yard. It brought four 5.5 inch guns, ten guns from the Colon and Maria Teresa and Oquendo, hundreds of shells, a Colon safe, and assorted small war materiel.
I H Vreeland of New York president of Metropolitan Traction Company honored by the Kail y and Men’s Club for his rise from a common laborer in 1874 to a top railroad executive. He began shoveling gravel for the Low Island railroad and climbed through various offices to reach a high railroading position.
A weekly roundup reports Marshal Blanco sailing for Spain on the Vil laverde, the Reina Mercedes to be raised to Norfolk, 1.5 million rations loaded for Cuba, and Gen Wood allowing Sunday business closings in Santiago. Troop transports Chester Manitoba and Michigan reach Savannah and Ponce with regulars, while the Maria Teresa safe yields 75000. Paris anticipates a Carlist uprising once peace is signed.
The month shows a public debt increase of 16.5 million with treasury cash at 926.1 million and net debt 1.127 billion. San Francisco mint coinage reached 4.516 million. Gen. Miles drafts a bill for a 100000 man standing army. Secretary of War reviews wartime operations in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico and urges native enlistment and Cuban railways. Dawes notes 3598 national banks and 5145 state banks with combined capital totals. US exports of manufactured goods exceed imports in 1898.
Week ended with $1.536 billion in United States clearinghouse activity, up from $1.332 billion. 281 business failures vs 188 prior week. New Tin Plate trust forming in Pittsburgh. Harlem's Philip Metz, 85, the heaviest man in Harlem, dies by own action. Major fires, ship explosions, and a continuing Cuban peace process noted alongside political speeches in Washington.
A mob lynched a black man who killed Alexander Lein in Madrid Missouri. Barnes Compton, a Maryland congressman, died in Laurel at 65. Michigan elected Gov. Pingree by 75,801. Wisconsin backed Scofield for governor by 38,737. Baltimore and Ohio trains collided at Walkerton Indiana injuring seven trainmen. Minnesota elected John Lind with a rurality of 20,189 while other state offices saw 14,000 to 26,000 Plurals. Snow sleet and wind damaged states Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Maryland. 800 Baltimore houses unroofed. C C Runger and Alfred Allen killed each other in Jackson New York over an old quarrel.
Fire destroys almost the entire business portion of Eufaula J. T. amid widespread damage. Colorado official returns show Charles S. Thomas fusion governor candidate leading by 43 584 votes. In Girard Illinois William Kent killed his brother Noble Kent over a property dispute. Fergus Falls Minnesota Link Thayer convicted of train robbery sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Foreign intelligence confirms negotiations between Germany and Spain to purchase the Garoline islands. Paris decrees ban fruit and plant imports from the United States. The British schooner Village Belle was lost with four crew members and three passengers drowned. Salvador revolution reportedly ended. Emperor Francis Joseph marks 50th anniversary on the Austrian throne. Terencio Sierra elected president of Honduras, a West Point graduate. Clan Drummond wreck in the Bay of Biscay with 37 lost. Pierre Luzon shoots Adelaide Richot then dies by suicide in Montreal. Amnesties bring expatriated Nicaraguans home.
Washington December 6 Congress meets under public heat with crowds in the capitol and galleries as the Fifty fifth congress begins. The session launches with several measures and a proposal to honor Helen Gould while a resolution calls for a war conduct inquiry.
Court circles link Prince George of Greece to Princess Victoria of Wales. Abbie L. Marble dies in a San Leandro runaway. Wellesley College receives 50000 dollars from the Wilder estate. The Sons of the American Revolution celebrate in Detroit next summer. Britain to complete the Soudan railroad to Chartoum, 180 miles left. Forest Lake, a St Louis bellboy, inherits 25000 from James Spaulding of Chicago. Brazilian rebels defeated on the frontier. peace holds. Gen John J Dupuy, ex Confederate leader, dies in Memphis after battles in the Army of the Tennessee. Louisiana purchase centennial celebration planned for 1903. Turquoise king A J Demules murdered near El Paso. Col Thomas H W Sherley dies in Louisville of heart paralysis. American Directory Publishers form in Cleveland for mutual protection. William Ingraham Haven elected secretary of the American Bible Society board in New York. Commodore Philip seeks command at Boston Navy Yard while at North Atlantic station.
The opening session of the fifth Congress draws a full gallery and a vivid display of flowers. Vice President Hobart leads the chamber as chaplain Milburn offers blessings for peace and unity, with 67 senators present.
Washington December 6 The first session of the new Congress drew a large crowd including foreign officials and social elites. Key moments featured Dingley Bailey Wheeler and Reed's reception with a long reading of the president's war report. The house approved a committee to await the president and then heard the message read in full.
Senators with printed copies of the message retired to cloakrooms or committee rooms to read quietly. A telegram from Senator Pritchard announced illness preventing attendance at the session opening. At 3 45 p m the Senate adjourned on motion of Senator Platt.
The American Savings Bank of Charleston was placed in receivership by Judge J H Simonton upon Hanover National Bank of New York contact. W M Conner named receiver. assets and liabilities totals unavailable. The bank had 150000 capital and 100000 in deposits, with Hanover notes totaling 22000. Hard times blamed for failure.
Foreclosure sale of State Fair Park in Milwaukee suburb North Greenfield ends with the state of Wisconsin purchasing the 125 acre property and buildings for 234205 dollars. Assistant Attorney General C E Whelan bids for the state, after F C McFetridge previously owned and mortgaged the site to the State Agricultural Society.
Jeffersonville Indiana December 6 Magistrate Keigwin a celebrated and picturesque figure lies near death at his home at age 18? He has served as magistrate since 1877 and has joined nearly 9000 couples in matrimony making Jeffersonville a leading marriage center. He has presided over elopements with three different ceremonies chosen by urgency and parental ire.
Editorials in London morning papers show mixed disappointment at McKinley message with noncommittal tone due to unfinished peace negotiations. Some satisfaction is noted for Anglo American relations and coolness toward Russia.
Frank Waller of Boston breaks existing mark in six days bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. He rode 314 miles and 8 laps in 16 hours 10 minutes without dismounting, surpassing last year’s 612 mile duration set by Stephane (world record for continuous riding).
London dispatch quotes William T. Stead denying pope hostility to American Philippines policy. He says the pope is ready to cooperate with the United States to restore order there.
When you buy medicine the store touts quality and value with emphasis on trusted brands and pharmacist guidance. The message stresses selecting reliable products, checking expiration dates, and seeking professional advice for proper use.
On December 6 and 20, the Chicago Eastern Illinois Railroad offers low rate excursions to southern points. One way and round trip first class tickets are available with twenty one day round trip validity. Through trains from Dearborn Station include coaches sleeping cars and dining cars, with stopovers allowed on the going trip. Inquire at ticket agents or with Charles L. Stone, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The min ister and the businessman discuss time as a precious resource. The businessman says he tests time by being punctual in keeping appointments, while the minister agrees it is indeed valuable. The exchange highlights common views on discipline and time management.
Expert Stephen Little returns from a tour of St Paul Burlington and Chicago Great Western systems praising their unmatched train service. He notes superior equipment including buffet cars stained glass windows and electrical features and says the future earnings and outlook are strong.
A light exchange from London Tit-Bits shows a nervous old woman asking if there is danger of drowning. The skipper reassures her there is no danger, quelling her fears with a calm response.
For the present winter season the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers enhanced through service of Pullman Vestibuled Sleeping Cars and elegant day coaches from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Chicago to Mobile New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Thomasville Pensacola Jacksonville Tampa Palm Beach and other Florida points. Perfect connection will be made with steamer lines for Cuba Porto Rico Nassau and West Indian ports. Tourist and Home-Seekers excursion tickets available at low rates. Write C P Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky for details.
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