26 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
1
The Express notes a ratio of one schoolhouse and one saloon per 286 and 278 people respectively. Scientists estimate yearly ocean surface moisture loss as a 14 foot deep layer lifted into the air. A Maine quarry experiences a fashionable private earthquake style blast in Dublin hurling a 1300 ton rock 50 feet.
Deaths by self action worldwide for year ending September 30 1895 exceed 185000 an increase of about 20000 from 1894 The largest state tally shows New York issuing 41176 saloon licenses followed by Illinois 17883 Ohio in 1 percentage Pennsylvania 14113 and California 12752
N T Pumps, Barre Vermont Enterprise reporter, resigns citing weariness from night shifts. His editor, Mr Phillips, aged 84 and in journalism since the early 1920s, deserves a rest after long service.
Life insurers classify certain roles as extra hazardous including locomotive engineers glassblowers fireworks manufacturers buzz saw operators and the czar of Russia among others highlighting elevated death and injury concerns for workers in these jobs.
The latest case of government by injunction involves a Omaha man who has petitioned the district court for an injunction to prevent his partner from taking any action that would repel or drive away trade.
A London speaker reports half a million Armenians were killed or starved by Turks. Foreigners have shown little welcome to missionaries, while Armenians express joy at their arrival. The account portrays heightened Turk hostility and the profound crisis among Armenians.
The British census shows a 899,000 excess of women over men among England's grown inhabitants. Notably, more than five sixths of this female excess are widows.
The 13 new senators are mostly young with ages from 32 to 49 and an average of 44. Among them is Marion Butler of North Carolina and Wetmore of Rhode Island. Baker of Kansas is 51, the only older member.
Ex army figure C A L Porten who left service to prophesy predicts a global clash before year end. He says the Anglo-Saxon race will confront other races led by Russia in a mighty struggle on the threshold of great changes.
Sr Louris argues luck with thirteen is not guaranteed. The Republican convention party had 13 in travel and seating, but St Louis won the honor. The Nicaragua canal would bring the U S closer to Asia and Australia, boosting gulf ports over New York. A post mortem on Harry Wayward suggests congenital defect and lack of moral development contributed to his crime.
There are 7,4242 persons on pension rolls including 3,826 widows and 2) surviving soldiers from the war of 1812 3011 widows and 3012 Indian war survivors 7,868 widows and 12,356 Mexican war survivors. Last year 39,150 homes were added and 42, all were dropped. Average pension value was 193.09 dollars. Army pensions total 220 098 265 and navy 3 650 980. Under general law 33 006 623 was paid to dependent invalids 17 111 504 to dependent widows parents and children and 77228 to army nurses.
The Senate discussed the Venezuelan question with the president's message referred to foreign relations. In the House, debates centered on forming three nine member committees to handle election contests and a $100,000 appropriation for a Venezuela line commission. A bill proposed $100,000,000 for armament. ex Confederates become eligible for service. a push for a Venezuelan boundary commission moved forward. The week saw votes on commissions, lawsuits, and a boundary bill, with no decisive action on several fronts. The president warned of credit peril and urged continued session to stabilize finances. Adjournments and notices dominated the remainder of sessions across Dec. 13 to Dec. 21.
The message to Congress defends the Monroe Doctrine and its enforcement amid Britain’s stance on the Venezuela boundary dispute. Also noted are temperance convention gatherings, the death of Capt. Isaac Bassett at 76 after 64 years in service, Cardinal Satolli’s elevation, and national revenue and business activity figures for recent weeks.
A runaway locomotive near Mount Carmel left four dead and nine injured. William Supleben, 29, a blind New York soap peddler, killed his four year old daughter and then shot himself. New York celebrates liberty centennial with Delmonico banquet. Theodore Lambert, colored, hanged in Camden jail for murder. Erastus Wiman released after five year forgery sentence. Philadelphia Union Traction to arbitrate strike, tensions ease. Several firms fail on the New York Stock Exchange due to stock declines. Beecher memorial plans progress in Brooklyn.
In Cincinnati a bicycle that goes a mile a minute is the invention of J A Ferguson. Widespread rain causes high water and damage across Kansas Illinois Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Missouri and Kansas. A cyclone near Sherman Texas causes great damage. Bergman family of Du Luquela informed they are heirs to a Australia estate worth 1 000 000. Martha Smith dies at Brooks county poor farm Wellsburg West Virginia aged 106. Virginia legislature withholds expanded troop powers to prevent lynching.
A sweeping cluster of brief items reports W P Harrison of Chicago returning from the antipodes with sensational claims about cannibal danger in Samoa. Secret-service arrests in Kansas City St Louis and Paola yield 91000 in counterfeit ten dollar notes and break a gang. Fire damp explodes in Raleigh mine killing 43. Hayward ante mortem statement cites four earlier homicides. Charles B Atwood a leading architect dies in Chicago at 46. National Editorial Association meeting set for January 14 in St Augustine Florida. Chicago floods halt transit and city life in a historic storm. Louisiana Democrats renominate Foster for governor at Shreveport. Thurman’s will leaves 170000 to heirs. Ann Arbor woman drowns herself and child in cistern. Albert Neeland arrested in St Joseph on verge of fourth marriage. Nelson mine explosion kills 29 miners in Dayton Tennessee. Denver fire blocks cause 125009 loss. Drowned list from freshet near Old Monroe Missouri includes several named bystanders. Castana Iowa shooting suicide after fatal domestic violence. Chicago Illinois Live Stock Insurance company assigns capital 100000. Minneapolis Palace clothing house collapse kills clerk Gale Walters and damages property. Steven Ross famed possum hunter buried aged 108.
A mail steamer from the northern coast reached St. Johns N F and described frightful wreckage from recent gales. The schooner Victory and 22 crew were lost, four other vessels missing, and multiple deaths reported including Miss Margaret Young queen of the Manua islands at age 23.
President will issue a proclamation on January 4 declaring Utah a state of the union. Others report drownings in Missouri and Colorado, fires in Texas, a lynching in Arkansas, floods in the Mississippi valley, and the Venezuelan commission becoming law. Senate and House actions on the financial message and committees noted.
The Minneapolis tale details Harry Hayward’s ante mortem statement. He recounts gambling as the trigger, killings in New York Pasadena El Paso and Long Branch, and a lengthy confession of the Ging murder including falsified cash and hypnotic control. He outlines plans and deception surrounding the crime.
The dec 2 report from Cumnock North Carolina notes a fire damp explosion in the coal mine that killed at least 43 men, with 24 of 67 workers returning by nightfall. The tragedy left numerous widows and fatherless children and is part of a string of deadly mine accidents reported from Tennessee and beyond.
Theodore Lambert, a Black man, was hanged in the Camden jail yard shortly after 10 o'clock Thursday morning for the murder of William G. Kaker, a baker, committed in December 1893.
Washington reports ministers Andrade, Mendonça, and Romero, representing Venezuela Brazil and Mexico, urging robust Monroe doctrine backing. They claim united hemispheric adherence will deter European pressure and bolster Western alliance without a formal treaty.
N G Dun & Co notes the presidents message stirs popular sentiment yet leaves most U S markets dull. Securities abroad sell off. cotton and wheat edge down. iron and steel drop about three percent while railroads and trusts see notable weekly losses. Failures rise slightly versus last year amid mixed industrial effects.
Philadelphia reports third day of strike by Union Traction employer with police guarding lines resuming limited service. Guards on platforms encourage riders as authorities maintain order amid sporadic disturbances.
A Boston Budget excerpt notes Mrs. E. B. Browning and a new five cent magazine The Black Cat captivate readers with mystery and adventure. It reports 150,000 copies sold in three months and praise from The New York Mail and Express and the Louisville Commercial forecasting record sales.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad will run special service from Chicago to Atlanta and the South during the Atlanta Exposition from Sept 18 to Dec 31 1905. Low rate tickets and through cars to southern points are offered via the shortest route, with agent contacts in St Paul and Chicago.
Advertisement touts Phillips Rock Island excursions as the quickest rail time from Chicago to Los Angeles, claiming one hour thirty minutes faster than rivals. It states over 125000 patrons carried by A Phillips & Co with a highly praised tourist system. A stray humorous exchange from Life magazine is included.
An advertisement promotes a detailed county map of the South covering counties in Tennessee Alabama and parts of Mississippi and Florida. Interested readers are invited to mail addresses to P Sid Jones in Birmingham Alabama or C P Atmore in Louisville Kentucky.
The Corn Belt is a monthly paper by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Passenger Department. It offers reliable western farm land information, crop prospects, and farmer experiences. Subscriptions are 25 cents per year, postage stamps accepted, to The Corn Belt, 209 Adams St., Chicago.
The Northwestern Line cuts Chicago to California travel to three days with through Palace Drawing Room Sleepers to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Dining cars serve all meals and Tourist Sleeping cars offer upholstered berths from 6.00 to the Pacific Coast. Through trains depart Chicago at 6 00 P M and 10 30 P M after connections inland. For rates and routes contact ticket agents or W B Kniskern.
One way tickets to all southern points are offered on the first Tuesday of each month at reduced rates. The route’s fast train from Chicago leaves nightly at 8 25 and goes directly to Nashville with connections to the South and Southeast. City Ticket Office 230 Clark St Chicago.
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