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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
Mrs Merrie collapses and, amid family concern, doctors warn rest is essential. The Merrie household debates vacation plans while presenting a brave front to secure care and safeguard Christmas for the children.
Mrs. Merrie leaves her old life for a prepaid Christmas board at the Jay home where four daughters and Jack the son greet her as a welcomed guest. She experiences rest and renewal as the family showers care, humor, and a cozy, though lively, holiday.
The Jays family plans a quiet Christmas amid frayed nerves and kitchen clutter. Mary Ann Griggs is sought for a reunion, Christmas morning reveals a generous feast, and a heartfelt gift exchange leads to a tearful motherly moment and a pledge to hire help for education-bound children.
The Santa Claus figure traces to German origins via the Dutch name for St Nicholas. An old man image derives from pagan year end rites with Saturn and Thor as elder symbols. St Nicholas, bishop of Myra, flourished in the fourth century and became associated with gifts to children and schoolboys. The custom of gift giving spread from noble lords to all, reflecting peace on earth and goodwill.
Benny Lloobumper asks for a large bass drum at Christmas. Mr Bioobumper declines the drum and offers a turkey drumstick instead in a light hearted exchange from the Detroit Tribune.
London reports severe fighting near Pretoria as General Clements' force retreats before Major General Delarey with about 2,400 men. Four British officers killed. other casualties not fully reported. Dispatch notes further Boer attacks repulsed at Liechtenburg and Bethlehem with ten dead and fourteen wounded. Limerick grants Mr Kruger the city’s freedom.
The Empress of India reports a deadly November typhoon in Hong Kong. The British gunboat Sand Piper foundered with seamen lost, 77 launches wrecked, and over 200 natives drowned. Klawloon suffered collapsed sheds, blown houses, and damaged telegraph exchanges as troops sheltered.
Fire at Fredonia state normal and training school in Dunkirk New York destroys the building. One body found and seven dead total after 75 female students occupied rooms on the third floor. Victims include janitor Phineas J. Morris and six young women. cause under investigation. Property loss estimated at 200000.
The annual statement in Washington on December 12 shows the treasury estimates for the next fiscal year totaling 743,374,804 dollars, compared with the 1901 appropriations of 690,660,250 dollars after removing deficiency and miscellaneous items. It notes the figures exclude deficiency and miscellaneous appropriations.
A historic early Friday storm drenched San Francisco with violent gusts rain and thunder. The city faced massive damage as several houses toppled fences fell and more destruction followed the wind storm with a cloudburst feared at one point.
The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution to appoint a five member committee to investigate the death of Oscar L Booz of Bristol Pennsylvania. The inquiry follows hazing alleged to have occurred while he was a West Point cadet. The move bypassed the military committee which favored congressional War Department led inquiry.
Temperance advocates claim a sweeping victory as most of the 300 plus Massachusetts cities voting on municipal officers last Tuesday and yesterday show no license gains. The no license column grows in many cities, underscoring broad opposition to license in the recent elections.
Washington reports the Senate voting 65 to 17 to amend the Hay Pauncefote treaty with the Davis amendment, enabling U S defense actions and public order measures. The move clashes with administration views and may affect the Nicaragua canal project. A second note says a committee recommends further amendments including superseding the Clayton Bulwer treaty and removing article 3.
Credible Chinese sources report Emperor Kwang Hsu may accept ten demands from foreign powers including a 700 million tael indemnity, a monument to Baron von Ketteler, and reforms such as abolition of the tsung li yamen. England signals willingness to sign with minor form changes, affecting China’s stance.
Topeka Kansas December 15 telegraphers have set headquarters with the Order of Railway Telegraphers in charge and vow to continue the fight until victory. Not all workers are out yet but many will join as operations extend. Main line trains run with minor delays and freight slows while General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe remains hopeful about the outcome.
Louisville reports the conservative element prevailing at the AFL convention on Thursday. Radical proposals opposing trusts and seeking cooperative commonwealth and government ownership were voted down by large majorities, while moderating substitutes were adopted after lengthy debate.
Oshkosh Logging and Lumber plans to abandon Choate Michigan after this year as timber supply wanes. The firm owns a sawmill theater and schoolhouse valued at $109000 and will shift focus to Oregon lumbering. Choate has 500 residents on the Northwestern road 20 miles from Water-Bweet.
The will of Cushman K. Davis who died November 27 was filed for probate by his widow Mrs. Anna M. Davis. The document leaves all estate to Mrs. Davis and names St Paul Trust Company as executor. Total estate valued at 25 000 in personal property and 40 000 in real property.
A bold railway robbery occurred Thursday on the Cotton Belt train northbound near Hassetts Tex 00 miles south of Texarkana. Postal Clerk John N Dennis was nearly killed as mail pouches were rifled of their contents. Amount stolen not known.
Berlin telegram from December 12 reports the Lerliner Tageblatt citing Baron von Thielmann, imperial treasury secretary, that the German empire requires loan funding totaling 409,000,009 marks to finance its finances.
Bradstreet reports favorable trade across seasonable lines with holiday preparations boosting retail. Western jobbers enjoy fair reorders while finished iron and steel lag but rails and plates transact well. G Dun notes modest holiday gains, steady wholesale state lines, and cold weather aiding New York. coal prices jump to 4.85 amid scarcity. Failures: 240 in U S, 26 in Canada.
In Lansing on December 14 the Senate adopted a concurrent resolution to adjourn and defer taxation measures to the incoming legislature. The House tabled the resolution, suggesting Senate defeat of the bills, while the House later moved to report them out without recommendation for immediate committee of the whole consideration. By December 15 the House, in committee of the whole, passed the taxation bill.
Lincoln Nebraska December 15 Mr Bryan announces a weekly paper to study public questions defend Kansas City platform principles and provide income. He says he will be proprietor and editor and will lecture occasionally while mainly writing with pencil. First issue due in January.
Indianapolis December 14 petition seeks appointment of a receiver for the Order of Chosen Friends a large fraternal insurance group Insolvency is alleged with outstanding death claims about 300000 and treasury cash only 2385 41 the petition argues the assessment system cannot restore solvency and that the affairs should be wound up promptly filed in Marion county superior court by Attorney General Taylor
Gov. J. C. W. Beckham was inaugurated in Frankfort amid perfect weather and a vast crowd. Chief Justice Haz elrigg administered the oath for the remainder of the term. Beckham reviewed the state troops after the ceremonies as thousands observed.
Calumet and Hecla Mining will boost wages by 244 percent starting January 1. The company, employing about 4,000 men, had raised pay by 10 percent last March and will resume contributions to the aid fund after the new year, a fund neglected for four years.
A passenger boat on the West river near No Kau sank after a man fell overboard. The rush of about 400 passengers to the side caused the vessel to capsize and drown over 200 people.
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