Rangers Close In On News From Transvaal Front
A lively note for readers follows cavalry movements with rangers reported near key Transvaal positions. The proximity suggests fresh updates on the war front and civilian concerns in the theater.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
3
Grief Monument Placed on Oliver Ames Grave in Massachusetts
A bronze heroic statue titled Grief stands atop the grave of Oliver Ames in North Easton. The piece marks Ames as the state’s thirty fifth governor under the constitution. An article on Cambridge degrees notes six colleges were founded by women for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Easton
Oliver Ames
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Helen Gladstone
Cambridge Colleges
Boston Bridge Replaced After 113 Years of Service
A Boston bridge over the St. Charles river was replaced after 113 years of service. The former structure cost $50,000, and the new bridge project requires $1,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Charles River
Colombia Field Still Occupied By Players In Season All Year
The piece notes that in South America football players, including those from Colombia, continue to play year round. It highlights the unusual constant condition of competition and that Colombian players currently control the field at the time of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
Colombia
Vancouver Police Claim Leads On Notorious Criminals
The Vancouver police boast of strong cases against famed fugitives from abroad and domestic crime. They once claimed the arrest of the Chicago killer Tascott and now say Aguinaldo is in custody, sparking speculation about future captures like Charley Ross or the Billy Patterson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Tascott
Snell
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Charley Ross
Billy Patterson
Father of the House Alfred C. Harmer Administers Oath
The long serving Philadelphia representative Alfred C. Harmer is described as the father of the house for his record tenure. He administered the oath to the new speaker and chose his seating before the others drew positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Congress
Alfred C. Harmer
Philadelphia
Oldest editor in the country keeps Mariford Times running
A. 35. Burr of the Mariford Times is described as the oldest editor in the country. He bought into the weekly paper 61 years ago and converted it to a daily two years later. He has maintained editorial control since his first involvement and remains active into his 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 35. Burr
Mariford (Conn
Burr
Weekly Times
Baldwin Locomotive Works Unveils Giant American Bull Crane
In Philadelphia the Baldwin locomotive works installed a 158 foot span American bull crane in its erecting shop. It can lift a 196000 pound locomotive to 40 feet, move the monster 336 feet, and set it down in 34% minutes, a feat the American machinist cannot beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Bicycles Adopted for Regular Troops in South Africa War
The conflict marks the first use of bicycles by regular troops with bicycle couriers bearing messages from Mafeking. General Buller offers base officers the option to use bicycles instead of horses and to receive an allowance in lieu of horse rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Mafeking
Buller
Curio gavel owned by Speaker Henderson described
A rosewood head from Montejo's flagship with an osage handle grown in Polk County Iowa forms Speaker Hendersons gavel. It bears an eagle beak and scroll reading E Pluribus Unum with dove garlands and depictions of ships Towa and Des Moines. The towa arms and Hendersons monogram appear on the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Henderson
Montejo
Osage
Polk County
United States
Towa
Des Moines
Mr. Henderson
Aleutian Islands Seen as Trans-Pacific Trade Halfway House
The article argues that Alaska’s agricultural resources could spur rapid Pacific commerce. It notes the short route to Japan and North China runs near the Aleutians rather than Hawaii, and that the Japan current warms western Aleutians, making them a key midway point for trans-Pacific trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Alaska
Pacific
Japan
China
Aleutian Islands
Hawaii
Aleutians
Alaskan
Kentucky Mother Follows Son to Swearing In
On the day Congress assembled Mr. Turner from Kentucky departed with his mother for the capital but they became separated. Mrs. Turner reached the members gallery with no ticket, claiming she would stay until her son takes the oath. A doorkeeper allowed her to remain after her plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Turner
Kentucky
Butte Healer Attracts Controversy As Man Falls Dead
In Butte Montana during a religious dispute healer J B Charlebois faced a charged crowd when Malachy Dwyer tried to strike him and collapsed fatally. The coroner’s physician ruled heart disease. Dwyer aged 68 was a longtime local resident. Charlebois has drawn attention for several purported cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Charlebois
Malachy Dwyer
Heaven
Dwyer
Fifty Sixth Congress Chronicle of Senate and House Actions
A weekly dispatch from Washington covers Senate and House activity on December 14 to 16. Pettigrew’s resolution on recognition of Filipino insurgents was tabled. The Christmas adjournment to January 3 was approved. Arizona statehood, extra pay for Spanish American War service, and extended homestead rights in the Philippines were discussed. The currency bill debate continued. Alaska governance, Naval Academy cadets, pensions for Mexican War veterans and widows were debated. A war status resolution regarding South Africa proposed belligerent rights for the Transvaal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Pettigrew
House
Arizona
Spain
Philippines
United States Senate
Alaska
Naval Academy
Sulzer
N. Y
South Africa
Transvaal
Washington War and Washington Memorial Observances
United States muster rolls show 223235 men in the army during the Spanish war while nationwide commemorations mark the 100th anniversary of George Washington. President McKinley spoke at Mount Vernon as Typhoid claimed Lieut. Thomas M. Brumby from Marietta Georgia, aged 44, a flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
United States
George Washington
Mount Vernon
McKinley
Washington
Thomas M. Brumby
Marietta
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Republican National Convention Set For June in Philadelphia
News notes include the Republican National Convention planned for Tuesday June 19 in Philadelphia. John P Squire Sons Boston faced 3 million in liabilities against 5 million in assets as their Cambridge unit failure triggered Broadway Bank Boston closure. Edward Gillespie died aged 47 in Greenville Pa former congressman from the Twenty Fifth district 1891 93. James Nelson Pitlock former New Jersey congressman died at Whitehouse aged 63. Gen William F Rogers civil war veteran former Buffalo official died at 19 years. Leonard Wood appointed governor general of Cuba sailed from New York to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New England
John P. Squire & Sons
Boston
R. G. Dun & Co
John P. Squire Company
Cambridge
Mass
Broadway National
Cuba
Leonard Wood
New York
Havana
State and Local Rounds in 1891 Political Tangle
January contest looms as William Goebel and J C Beckham Democrats challenge Republicans hold on Kentucky governor and lieutenant governor posts. Across the nation, record swim times, crop totals, and multiple fatal incidents, including murders in Tacoma and Perry, plus deaths of notable figures and a barge lost on Lake Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goebel
J. C.W. Beckham
Kentucky
T. W. Widemann
San Francisco
United States
M. L. Hayward
William V. Allen
Nebraska
Moundsville
W. Va
Prank Walker
Thomas Sanders
Tacoma
Wash
Adam Chnt
George W. Shell
South Carolina
Laurens
Perry
O.T
Williams
Pawnee County
Mames
Lincoln
Neb
Nicholasville
Samuel Reynolds
William V. Marquis
Ohio
Campbell
Bellefontaine
W. N. Carpenter
Baltimore
Alliance
Nelson Hamilton
Lewiston
Idaho
Bain and Ogden
Bradshaw
Budge
Fire destroys Duluth boot plant in $150000 loss
Foreign intelligence reports from London Buller’s forces face a dire reverse near Colenso with heavy Boer fire. The British retreat leaves 11 large guns behind and adds to escalating casualties in the South African campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
London
Buller
Colenso
Cen
Otis
Philippines
Tugela River
Methuen
Magersfontein
Roberts
England
Manila
Maj. March
Thirty-third Infantry
Aguinaldo
Manitong
Cabugoan
Cagayan
Young
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Senators Tillman and Bacon Oppose Philippine Retention
In the Senate on the 18th Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Bacon of Georgia introduced resolutions opposing retention of the Philippine Islands by the United States. House action includes a currency bill passage 190 to 150 with Republican and 11 Democrats in support. A railway collision at Vincennes injures ten. Gen Lawton starts for San Mateo, Geronimo with 300 insurgents near, and U S prisoners including Lieut Gilmore reportedly in U S hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
S. C
Bacon
United States
Senate
Philippine Islands
Great Britain
Mason
House
United
Sampson
James A. Garfield
Palmyra
N.Y
Vincennes
Ind
Bombay
Buller
Tugela
Gen. Methuen
Minois Supreme Court
Chicago
Kentucky
W. Gayle
van J. Settle
Charles A. Voegeler
Baltimore
Produce Exchange Trust Company
New York
Leipiz
Romblon
Young
Lieut
Gilmore
Minor News Items From The Era Of Prosperity
Montreal Herald notes unprecedented prosperity in Canada and lists diverse items from philanthropy to crime. Miss B A Mulroney of Philadelphia earned over 50000 from Klondike shops. New Jersey forms animal cruelty society. New York women study travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Herald
Canada
B.A. Mulroney
Philadelphia
Klondike
Woman's Society For the Prevention of
New Jersey
New York
Louisa J. Cabel
Lowell
Centaur
St. Louis County
St. Louis
New Leader Chosen as Chief of Staff for South Africa
London reports reveal high level reshuffle with Baron Roberts appointed commander in chief in South Africa and Lord Kitchener named chief of staff. The war office notes continued mobilization of the Seventh division and militia volunteers for service abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
South Africa
Lwo
Malta
Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Baron Roberts
Kandahar
Waterford
Ireland
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Natal
Redvers Buller
Four Soldiers Commuted to 20 Years Imprisonment
The president commuted the capital court martial sentence of four American soldiers from a Washington regiment in the Philippines for criminal assault on native women. The soldiers named are Scarborough Conine McBennett and Donhoffer. Also reported nine sailors lost at Sault Ste. Marie after whaleback barge 115 was declared lost with a crew of nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Scarborough
Conine
McBennett
Donhoffer
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Pursuit of Aguinaldo Fails in Cordillera Search
Major Peyton C. March abandons the hunt and reaches Bayruen in the Grand Cordillera as Aguinaldo and a small force move south toward Nueva Vizcaya. Macabebe units are recalled due to sickness. Filipino leaders claim the war can only end with Aguinaldo’s capture and armistice orders. Reports from Manila and Laoag detail further insurgent movements, surrenders, and US actions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Peyton C. March
Thirty-third Infantry
Aguinaldo
Bayruen
Grand Cordillera
Bontoc
Bayombong
Nueva Vizcaya
March
Cervantes
Bagnon
Chadwick
Pamposa
Concepcion
Vigan
Washington
Otis
Smith
Negros
Panay
Luzon
American Congress
Laoag
North
Tlocos
Manitong
Iocos
Salsona
Cabugaon
Cagayan
Young
Tino
Swigert
Third Cavalry
Dingras
MocCalla
United States
Newark
Claveria
Pantelona
Burial of Maine Dead at Arlington Scheduled
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen has chosen the burial site for Maine victims. Remains will be moved from Fort Monroe by special train to Arlington and kept in hospital tents before burial services. A presidential attendance is anticipated for the final interment likely in the last week of December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen
Maine
Santiago
Fort Monroe
Arlington
Bradley Seeks Vice Presidential Bid From Republican Faction
Louisville veteran William O. Bradley, recently retired governor and 1896 presidential hopeful, is touted as a potential vice presidential candidate. Friends push for him to be the Senate nominee as a step toward a national ticket role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
William Oo. Bradley
Labor Federation rejects government ship subsidies at Detroit meeting
The American Federation of Labor in Detroit on December 18 denounced subsidies for ship owners and opposed subsidy legislation. The discussion lasted three hours with few supporters, as lobbyists backing Frye’s bill faced defeats. The convention adopted a substitute condemning inhuman actions against innocents and called for investigations. President Gompers presided for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor
Idaho
McKinley
Stonenberg
Executive Council of
Federation
Gompers
Broadway National Bank Fails in Boston
Boston news reports the failure of the John P. Squire company of Cambridge for 3 million dollars leading to Broadway National Bank not opening. City and Commonwealth deposits tied up while officials claim solvency and cash reserves remain high. Bank officers say capital stock intact and heavy depositors trust remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John P. Squire Company (Corporation
Cambridge
Broadway National Bank
Squires
Clearing House
Broadway Bank
City of
Broadway National
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
F. H. Curtiss
Curtiss
Four Lives Lost In Kentucky Blast At Alliance
Near Alliance post office Floyd county Nelson Hamilton and three children died after a powder blast when a four year old dropped powder into fire. The blast lifted the ceiling and collapsed walls as the family burned. a neighbor freed them but all perished within hours. Separately Tacoma reports wheat exports rising due to global ship demand. Puget Sound elevators hold ten cargoes with two ships in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville, Ky
Mar
Samuel Reynolds
Louisa
Alliance Post Office
Floyd County
Nelson Hamilton
Hamilton
Minneapolis, Minn
the Times
Tacoma
Wash
Puget Sound
Orient
Hawaii
South America
Australia
Europe
Death of Lieut Brumby in Washington
Lieut Thomas M Brumby flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey during the Manila campaign died at Garfield hospital after several weeks illness from typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas M. Brumby
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Garfield Hospital
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Cures Cough
Cures hard coughs for lingering illness and strengthens weak lungs. Do not wait for consumption to worsen. take Cherry Pectoral now for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Gulf Coast Holiday Inquiries Reach From Chicago
Winter in the South calls readers to the Gulf Coast along the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. The region offers mild climate pure air even temperatures and top notch hunting and fishing. Accommodations are first class at moderate prices and through car service from Northern cities is available via L N R R. Write for folders to J K Ridgely N W P A Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
N. W
P. A
Chicago
Southern Pacific Tourist Excursions Service Details
The Southern Pacific Company offers first and second class service to California Arizona Texas and Mexico with Pullman sleepers and personally conducted tours from eastern cities including Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha Kansas City. Inquiries to Western Agent W G Neimyer 238 Clark St Chicago or Cincinnati Com’s Agent Chamber Commerce Bldg or W J Berg 220 Eliott Sq Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
California
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
W. G. Neimyer
Clark St
W. H. Connor
Chamber Commerce
Ohio
W.J. Berg
Eliott
Buffalo
N. Y
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Sioux City
Western
Southern Pacific Co
Solid Trains to Northern Michigan Now Running
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers solid trains with palace sleeping cars dining cars and first class day coaches from Chicago to Calumet Hancock Ishpeming and other Copper Country points with direct connections to Marquette Negaunee and more Passengers from the East South and Southwest are advised this is a desirable route All coupon ticket agents sell tickets via the CM&StP Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Calumet
Houghton
Hancock
Copper Country
Marquette
Negaunee
Ishpeming
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Winter Excursions to California and Southwest
The Southern Pacific Company offers first and second class service to California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico with Pullman Palace Sleepers. Weekly personally conducted tourist excursions depart from St. Paul and other midwestern cities. For details contact a local ticket agent or W. G. Neimyer, Western Agent, 238 Clark St., Chicago.
Cracked Goods and Words Across Papers
A reader exchanges with a clerk about cracked eggs at half price and buys cracked wheat with fifty cents. The clippings note a cracked skeleton and a dead bruise, while the papers remark on selfishness and human frailty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus (O
State Journal
Philadelphia Bulletin
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Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
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Irving Shaw
Providence
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Andrew Carnegie
Ezra Shoupe
Saltillo
Empire
Noah Webster
Lord Roberts
Forestier- Walker
Cape Town
Windsor
Osborne
the Foreign Press
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Delagoa Bay
Mr. Churchill
Pretoria
Waterfalboven
The
Herald
Hayward
Bank
Wasco
Ore
Sherman County Bank
Otia
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Christ Kallio
James Cashen
Jacob Lassonen
KB. Adams
United States Circuit Court
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Peninsular & Oriental Line
Ballaarat
Calcutta
American Federation
Boston Bank
Broadway National Institution
Brumby
General Committee
Skat
Deutscher Club
Samuel Hahn
Fifth United States Artillery
Fort Hamilton
Mast Houston Street
Indianapolis
National Civil Service Reform League
Springfield
Ilt
Chicago & Alton
D. P. Jolly
Avoca
Chicago Daily News
Grain-C
Dees
Neuss
LA Grippe
Catarrow
America
Oleurn
Swanson Releumatic Cure Co
E. Luke St
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Powell & Clement
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