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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
5
Last year 124542 men applied for enlistment in the United States army of whom 7461 or 30 percent were accepted. The army standard maintained in this country is unquestionably the highest in the world.
The president calls for a strong land law to provide homesteads and preemptions to attract a large number of landseekers. He says congress should offer a definite chance in Alaska so settlers turn away from western Canada.
The Fraulein Krupp becomes heiress to most of her late father’s fortune, reported as 150 million dollars. Known as the cannon queen, she inherits a legacy tied to Germany’s gun industry and revolutionary history.
Chicago Record Herald notes an ad offering a home in a childless family with good wages and no washing. It questions if the woman would be content with brussels carpet or would prefer oriental rugs in her room.
The quotation extols a harmless approach to appearance and mood, noting no beauty method matches the aim of spreading joy. It criticizes material fixes that improve looks but cause suffering to the user.
The London Chronicle reports differing histories of the South African war ages for Boer leaders. With new information, it states Botha is in his forty first year, De La Rey about fifty six, and De Wet around forty four.
The president says that worn cavalry and artillery horses should not be neglected. He notes they fetch little at sale and should be usefully employed around posts, with a humane disposal when necessary to end their suffering.
La Lucha reports President Palma draws a higher total compensation than the former Spanish captain general and Gen. Wood. Budget figures show Palma receiving 25000 dollars for salary 25000 for secret urgent expenses 7566 for servants and 8040 for sundry expenses tied to furniture and his stable. The Spanish captain general totals 41000 dollars and Gen. Wood 17000.
The weather bureau notes November averaged one degree above the established 32 year mean of 46 degrees with a monthly high of 70 on the 12th and a low of 24 on the 20th. The prior record high was 44 degrees in 1890 and the prior low 30 in 1872 and 1873.
The secretary of agriculture warns that foot and mouth disease may reach the west causing uneasiness. Experts say swift inspection and isolation can prevent spread, as the disease has not appeared in the west and typically enters from Europe and Canada. Cattle infected are held near Atlantic states.
The piece notes Britain's heavier burden in Somaliland as the Mad Mullah resists and questions the usefulness of marines sent to assist. It contrasts perceived cowardice among some troops with the proven discipline of Indian and Egyptian forces, suggesting Somalis pose a harder challenge for John Bull.
The London preacher Rev Dr Joseph Parker pastor of City Temple dies removing a leading pulpit orator of the last fifty years. He was a large energetic figure whose con servative theology contrasted with a vivid style that drew immense crowds. Parker lectured in the United States during his career.
A week in Congress notes 173 pension bills passed and a 26 million dollar appropriations bill for the legislative and judicial branches. Reports include 7 million for a new courthouse and 1.5 million for an agricultural building. A reciprocal trade bill with Great Britain seeks duty free coal flows between the US and Canada. No Senate session on the 12th and a proposal to shift inauguration and congressional start dates.
In San Francisco the eastern end of the United States Hawaiian cable was landed and christened. The steamer Silvertown then sailed for Honolulu, laying the cable en route.
The narrative reports German and British fleets entering La Guaira harbor with a line of battle as shore defenses prepare. Castro seeks arbitration via the U S minister, while Germany and Britain press demands and bombard Puerto Cabello. A Cuba U S reciprocity pact is signed with Cuban officials, and Nord’s Haitian army takes Port au Prince.
A House judiciary panel shelves three joint resolutions seeking a constitutional amendment disqualifying polygamists from office. Diplomatic talks with Bogota on an isthmian canal treaty face delays. Venezuela claims and Britain Germany stance draw concern. Roosevelt becomes honorary member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. War Secretary argues for military reform ahead of hearings. Roosevelt plans dinners with top lawmakers. Griscom named minister to Japan succeeding the late Mr. Tuck. Julia Dent Grant dies in Washington at 76.
A previously unknown Martin Luther portrait by Cranach has been found in Wittenberg town church. The discovery adds a notable relic to regional history. The report also notes various political and international mentions from the era.
The coal strike commission plans January Philadelphia hearings after judging the miners and operators near stalemate. It will study wage and hour data as it weighs whether railroads’ control of coal matters affect pricing. In Spring Valley Illinois John Mitchell, UMW president, is welcomed by 3,000 locals with speeches and a silver service gift.
The Senate agreed to adjourn from December 20 to January 5 while discussing the omnibus statehood bill and militia efficiency measures. House action included lands allotment for New York Indians and a $1,000,000 Washington Union Railroad Station project. A Guam government bill was also introduced.
In New York President Baer of the Reading railroad says federal constitution must not be overridden by tinkering politicians, to be checked by the supreme court. Weekly trade shows brisk business while labor leaders rebut a senate committee claim about wage manipulation during the Spanish American War. A toy trust with 10 million capital forms to end wholesaler role amid coal shortages. four ships may have sunk in Lake Ontario storm. Scranton witnesses accuse John Mitchell of wage manipulation. George Leander wins six day cycle race in New York. the Nederland arrives in Philadelphia after a gale from Antwerp, passengers panicked.
At Harlan Courthouse Kentucky Frank Lewis hanged for murder of his father in law Chemry Dison. In Hillsboro North Mississippi James Cowboys robbed a board of $40000. J J Hil rail magnate predicts downturn with tighter money and reduced industrial activity. In Chicago three thousand union cigar makers delay wage rise for one year. Admiral Dewey reviews operations with commanders in Porto Rico. Fire at American Steel Sheet Canal Dover Ohio causes over 4 million loss. Lakes season reports 387 lives lost in wrecks. Cleveland water tunnel deaths total 59. Dr Wyman Oklahoma predicts extermination of the Sue and Fox by tuberculosis. Three black robbers kill John Koonsman in South Bend. Bucklin Missouri freight wreck kills five.
Lansing reports the official statewide vote totals for governor with Bliss as Republican leader at 211,261 while Durand 174,077. Westermin 82,826. Walter 23,041. Cowles 1,282. the remaining Republican ticket candidates averaged about 74,000.
President Schurman considers building a new liberal arts hall at Cornell and proposes naming it after Goldwin Smith, praising him as the most illustrious exponente nt liberal culture who ever sat in the Cornell faculty.
December 16 reports a coal famine limiting power in federal offices. The post office department exhausted its supply and shut off lights and the master elevator. the Interior Department steam plant also paused. Capitol and other agencies face two days of fuel, with Read ing railroad contract ensuring heat.
At Royal National Hospital Ventnor a patient disclosed a small bone fragment cut through his skin. The piece was produced in a consultation with doctors and examined by medical officers, provoking lighthearted amusement among other patients.
In a Brooklyn boarding house scene Mrs Oldbird asks Mr Choosey to pass the butter. He replies emphatically that he will if it is better than usual, delivering a sharp humor beat in the exchange.
The Galesburg Sanitarium in Galesburg, Illinois advertises cures for cancers, tumors, and malignant growths without plasters or surgery and promises no payment until cured. It claims treatment for piles, rupture, goitre, enlarged prostates, rheumatism, dropsy, and other ailments using hydro and electrotherapy, massages, Swedish movements, X-ray, and various baths.
The Chicago Daily News quotes a student about an undergraduate, praising Miss Slick as the finest conversationalist the speaker has met. She is credited with knowing all track records from the past three years.
Frisco System operates handsome Observation Cafe Cars on trains from Saint Louis and Kansas City alongside chair car and Pullman Sleeper service. Fred Harvey manages these cars featuring a large library observation room with chairs writing materials papers and electric lighting and fans. Trains depart Saint Louis and Kansas City daily via the Frisco System.
Monthly low one way and round trip rates to Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas offered by James Barker General Passenger Agent M E T Ry at 501 Wainwright Building St. Louis. Also humorous quotes from Harvard Lampoon and Indianapolis News reference liver disorders and inheritance jokes.
An advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents as a remedy for coughs and colds. The ad features testimonial style lines from various sources and includes promotional quotes and reflections on health and life.
Germany reports lower costs for hand labor than machinery in farming while Berlin doctors’ coaches use white hats for quick physician recognition. Saxony’s forestry nets over 2 million dollars yearly. The imperial post handles 1,446,938 pictorial cards daily, with rising volumes. Berlin opens three child kitchens and plans nine more for 800 children each. A meal of sausage with rice and milk costs five pfennige on site or ten off site.
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