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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
In a December 10 sermon, Dr. Talmage urges forgiveness before sundown, arguing anger harms health and sleep, and that reconciliation with enemies shapes eternal outcomes. He cites Paul, Ananias, and historical examples to urge temper control, urging to end feuds by sunset to secure divine mercy.
The speaker urges letting the sun go down on wrath, comparing forgiveness to a divine sunset. He shares parables of carrying burdens, memory of places, and the power of God’s mercy to transform character, health, and the afterlife. He contrasts human strife with heavenly forgiveness and imagines sunset as a gateway to eternity.
The New York Journal notes a Japanese medical proverb saying disease and poverty invade a home, and a doctor who accepts payment from a poor patient is a robber. The remark reflects the ethic of not charging poor patients.
Telegraph reports from Berlin and Cape Town detail Boer positions near Modder River and Spytfontein with Prins Loos forces around 1000 strong. Forestier-Walker confirms railway damage repaired and British casualties while Methuen's relief efforts continue amid growing Boer activity.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports William F. Miller manager of the Franklin syndicate is under surveillance near Montreal on a Canadian warrant accusing him of possessing stolen goods from the United States. Extradition papers will take four days to reach Canada, with Greenshields & Green shields retained to challenge the proceedings.
Six men dynamited the Cornell Bank vault in Streator Illinois at dawn on Tuesday escaping with nearly $5 000. A witness named States was bound and gagged but freed himself to alert authorities. Two suspects were captured after a pursuit into Pontiac where a fight occurred and $700 was recovered.
Adel Iowa December 8 Joseph Huttheus about 65 living ten miles east of Adel beat his wife to death with a club about 830 Thursday morning and then blew out his brains with a shotgun. He had been married about 40 years and the couple had ongoing marital troubles for 20 years.
Rev. David B. Cheney pastor of Racine's largest church and his wife were wounded in a daytime invasion by a thief who entered their home. The assailant fired on Mrs. Cheney then shot the pastor when he intervened. both are expected to recover.
The Chicago Great Western railway reports fourth week earnings in November 1899 up $21,392.64 from the previous year. November totals show a $56,201.46 gain, with fiscal year gains since July 1 reaching $438,267.72.
John Schailkopf, a talesman drawn in the trial of John Campfield for the murder of Alphonse Sanden, an old French hermit, expired suddenly Wednesday evening in the jury box. Apoplexy is the thought cause.
The annual treasury report totals receipts at 610.98 million and expenditures at 700.09 million for the year ending June 20 1899, showing a deficit of 89.11 million. Internal revenue leads receipts, while military establishment costs dominate expenditures, with pensions and naval needs following. Immigration hits 311,715 arrivals from Europe and Asia, up 36 percent from the prior year, as gold standard and banking reforms are urged.
The Kentucky state board of elections announced that W. B. Taylor and the Republican ticket were elected according to county returns. The majority report said canvassers may not review returns. certificates were issued. A minority report warned against fraudulent ballots and implied fraud. Inauguration preparations for Taylor were under way.
Mules for Great Britain prompt expectations of large U S purchases. Orders to buy 10 000 more animals challenge American live stock plans. Meanwhile a Kansas City firm closes a contract to supply 1 000 pack mules for British use.
For Compulsory Education in Des Moines a large petition will go to the Iowa legislature this winter seeking a compulsory education law for pupils from six to sixteen. Senator Hayward of Scott county prepared the bill, blanks are distributed to schools statewide and thousands of signatures are reported. Illinois Postmasters Organize in Springfield postmasters from all classes met and formed the Postmasters Association of Illinois with R F Lawson of Effingham elected president.
Amos Finley killed himself at the Assumption coal mine in Christian county by placing dynamite in his mouth and blowing his head off. The explosion tore away his right side and also severed an arm.
Warren WT Webster's private bank at Poplar Grove a village near the city was looted Monday night by robbers taking $3000 in cash and bonds. The explosion that wrecked the safe went unheard in town.
Washington dispatches detail Gen Otis cabled the War Department on Negros unrest linked to insurgent victories in Luzon and Panay. Lieut A C Ledyard Killed with two privates wounded. false rumors hinder operations. Dispatches note hospital ship Relief ferrying sick soldiers and Spanish prisoners, and Gen Young’s capture of Vigan with heavy enemy losses and American casualties.
Bradstreet's notes holiday demand strong with supply tight and prices at eight-year highs for staples. Dun and Co. reports cautious optimism as contracts cover next year, foreign trade gains modest, and weekly payments up 20.3 percent from last year. Wheat and corn prices rise. U S failures total 221 week, Canada 83.
In Washington on December 8 the Republican managers reached a formal decision to nominate Secretary of War Hoot for vice president with McKinley in 1900. Senator Platt informed President McKinley that New York Republicans favored the choice after talks with Payne of Wisconsin Manley of Maine and Hanna and Platt and other administration allies.
Detroit, Dec. 9, Harry Hamburger, 20, arrested for the slaying of John M. Reindel, confessed to striking the victim with a club while he read a paper, then fatally struck him with an iron pipe during a struggle over a robbery motive.
Representative D Judson Hammond of Pontiac pleaded not guilty in Lansing on two grand jury indictments. One accuses him of soliciting a $500 bribe to influence his vote on the anti trust bill and the other of demanding the sum and promising to oppose and vote against the bill. He posted $3600 bail.
In New York on December 9, Mrs. Elizabeth Somerville aged 83 and her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay aged 50 were found dead in their West Forty-ninth Street apartment. Authorities say both died from gas asphyxiation from a tube connected to a gas stove and all indications point to an accidental death.
The African Methodist Episcopal conference opens in this city this week. It represents about 2,600,000 members with churches and Sunday schools worldwide and 20 bishops. Delegates will be elected for the General Conference meeting in Chicago next May.
Federal district judge John Woolson aged 57 died at his Des Moines home after two years battling stomach troubles. A Mount Pleasant native, he served two Iowa state senate terms and was appointed to the federal bench in 1891 by President Harrison. He moved to Des Moines about a year ago and leaves three daughters.
Deputy Sheriff Tom Walsh was murdered by George Williams on Williams’s farm near Creston after a morning visit to serve papers. Williams returned to the farm for business, Walsh made a second trip and was shot dead. Williams surrendered and was jailed in Osceola to avert a mob.
Ottumwa authorities contend two homicide cases are active. Juda Bar ber a colored woman died after a head blow allegedly from Fred Gardner a colored man who fled then was captured in Missouri. Julius Frazier a miner was found dead in a saloon wineroom with evidence pointing to robbery as the motive.
Secretary of State completes official counts for the last election. Governor results show Republican 239543, Democratic 183226, Prohibition 7660, Populist 1691, Socialist Labor 768, United Christian 483. Lieutenant governor totals: Republican 239000? percentage 0, Democratic 197776, Prohibition 7662, Populist 1747, Socialist-Labor 785, United Christian 408. Shaw (Republican) leads with a plurality of 56217 and a majority of 45627.
Charles Day and Miss Anna Maltby were married at the smallpox hospital in Corning while Miss Maltby remained under quarantine. Rev. P H Mason performed the ceremony. Neither bride nor groom was ill, and they declined postponement due to fears of ill luck despite the quarantine.
An incendiary fire destroyed Payne & Son's livery and boarding stable in Boone before daylight. All 49 horses were killed, with a loss of 15000 dollars and insurance of 7500 dollars. Newsboys sleeping in the barn were rescued with difficulty.
Mayor John MacVicar vetoes the city council’s curfew ordinance requiring people to be off the streets by 11 PM unless they justify being out. The move blocks the measure and maintains current street activity rules pending further action.
Mrs William Hoaglin dies at 26 in Mount Pleasant from lockjaw leaving a husband and three children. Samuel Sinnett, aged 82, a wealthy Muscatine resident, passes away. Natural gas wells show strong flow southwest of Muscatine as a company forms for deep digging. The Iowa Improved Stock BreedersAssociation meets December 13–14 at Ames. Soldiers’ transport to Des Moines paid, totaling 31097 dollars. Sioux City to host largest creamery with 250 stations supplying milk. Charles A Spiegel sentenced to eight years for arson. real name Charles Cohn. Arcadia lodge dedicates new rooms in Ames with 200 covers. CB&Q gains control of CF Des Moines railroad. Dubuque Savings Bank files incorporation, 50-year term beginning 1900. Tr C Cunningham dies suddenly. Dr W D Cone of Conesville dies at 62. Wendl Steffan killed by train in Cedar Rapids yards. Iowa Grove Co of Iowa City files incorporation with 15000 capital. Fred Lund in Cedar Rapids area commits suicide by shooting. James Martin, a teacher near Carpenter, suicides. parents reside in Osage. Pocahontas grand jury indicts W J Elliot for cruelty and malfeasance. Willard C Waterfield and Lillie Hunt wed in Vincennes Indiana. Two sons of Henry Funke arrested for alleged train wrecking attempt near State Center. I O Ingram of Mount Ayr assigns with assets 30000 and liabilities 80000.
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