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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
4
The Express notes roller skating regaining popularity in eastern cities after a long absence and predicts its spread to other areas. An alligator farm opens near Seven Bridges Georgia and plans to use all seven bridges to avoid attracting attention. An Oswego New York man invents a pneumatic beverage dispenser and hints at a July visit that could benefit the inventor.
A Norwegian whaler reports the season saw 429 whales captured off the Icelandic coast. The whale remains distant from related claims, with the vessel’s nose pointed toward ex Minct as a directional note.
Inventor Maxham unveils a patent for an automobile horse designed to be hitched in front of any vehicle in place of a live horse. The concept reflects the era's inventive strides and unusual transportation ideas.
A surplus in the Lafayette memorial fund should be used to erect a modest monument to the managers. The item is described as a unique instance that ought to be commemorated.
At the Paris exposition inauguration boxes for the poor were left in place through the event but when opened they held only 58 francs and 60 centimes in total. This indicates scant donations to the relief fund during the display.
A decade ago a Pittsburgh steel firm predicted it would sell structural steel in England before 1900 at a price lower than British rivals. The claim was tied historically to an institution for the feeble-minded, a link noted in the record.
The article notes New York and Pennsylvania are purchasing poor lands unsuited to farming and planting them with forests. Pennsylvania has secured 100000 acres. It predicts that half a century of growth will prove the plan wise and states doing nothing now will regret it.
University of Chicago girls report meals of hash and toast cost 17 cents daily while paying 3.50 per week. The proposed 15 cents a day target would increase profits for the menu makers to 2.31 weekly per student, a situation not welcomed by the diners as they adjust to the plan.
A Paris dispatch describes a French artillery shell that rises high then bursts to scatter globes of light across the countryside. The glow would reveal enemy positions and let gunners gauge distance, while a future inventor might blind the light, pushing the world toward arbitration instead of war.
Analysts estimate 33 billion hens eggs laid in the United States in 1900. The aggregate stack would reach about 462 miles high, far above the moon's distance at its closest. The product’s annual value surpasses all minerals except coal and even exceeds pig iron.
A New York circus stuntman performing a dangerous dive crushed his skull after a distance miscalculation. His wife’s death followed shortly. The audience was horrified and the show manager was promptly arrested. The piece notes public outrage when near misses turn deadly.
The celebration notes Washington as the nation’s seat of government. It recalls the city’s origins as a desolate town of 3,000 and its current status as a thriving metropolis with 288,000 residents, alongside the expansion from 16 to 45 states and population growth.
Gen. J. H. Wilson, back from China, describes the imperial palace in Peking revealing poverty. He notes a dirty throne room, a throne that is merely a gilded wooden chair, a hard bed with no mattress or springs, and a mat for cover. This undermines the idea of oriental luxury and suggests China would struggle to pay a large indemnity.
Thomas M. Costello moves to end strikes by creating a permanent three member arbitration court. Labor and employer groups each pick one member, who together choose a supreme court justice as the third. Awards would be compulsory, modeled after New Zealand practice.
A summary of Congressional action notes the Hay Pauncefote treaty ratified by the Senate, and executive session discussions. It covers District of Columbia matters, pension bills, and the reapportionment report proposing 357 members. Also mentions increases in the vice presidential and cabinet salaries and military academy appropriations.
The president named John C A Leishman as minister to Turkey Arthur S Hardy as minister to Switzerland and Charles S Francis as minister to Greece Roumania and Servia Attorney General Griggs argued the constitution’s reach to Porto Rico and the Philippines claiming colonies fall outside the flag The November results show McKinley 7220707 and Bryan 6257431 The war department approved two Des Moines area farms as a new army post site
George C. Ludlow former New Jersey chief justice and 1880 governor died in New Brunswick at age 70. Katherine Spaith aged 108 died in Lancaster. Robert F. Neilson once world cycling champion died in Boston at 40. Fire killed Mrs. David Hewitt and her mother in Bradford. Lone youths lose sight from smoking in Unadilla. Grover Cleveland counsels Democrats to resist reorganization. Bank teller K Weiser in York reported $20000 short. Watchnight services mark century end.
At its Chicago closing session the National Civic Federation issued a pacific counsel appeal and formed a committee to promote conciliation between employers and employees. Read as a broad national effort to ease labor tensions and foster dialogue.
It is now known that Joe Rolla, one of the colored men lynched at Boone ville, Ind., was innocent of the crime charged. Edward A. Cudahy, Omaha packer, who paid 25 000 ransom for his 15 year old son, offers 25 000 reward for abductors.
Lord Salisbury warned of a grim South Africa outlook during a London address. Dispatch notes Gen Knox paused pursuit of Gen De Wet to halt Boer advance into Cape Colony and Natal.
The two houses of Congress adjourned on the 21st until January 3 without transacting business. Reports from abroad note the Taft commission urging English for Philippine laws, and clashes and disasters from gale wrecks, murders, and fires across the nation.
Washington Dec 19 Arguments in the Porto Rico Philippines cases on the status of those territories under U S sovereignty resumed in the Supreme Court. Mr Griggs argues the United States has power to acquire and govern new possessions and that tariff and constitutional provisions do not force uniform application to outlying territories.
Former President Grover Cleveland argues for restoring true democratic principles and repudiating alliances with undemocratic forces. He warns that past defeats followed when the party allied with populism and free silver and calls for faithful adherence to democratic councils and leadership. Georgia and Atlanta reactions noted.
The Senate, after weeks of debate, amended and ratified the Hay Pauncefote treaty with Britain to permit a U.S. controlled canal under neutral rules. The ratification passed 55 to 18 after six roll calls on amendments, with Foraker's exception noted. The text outlines joint U.S.-Britainappelled provisions for a canal under U.S. government auspices with neutralization principles and guarded wartime rules.
Washington reports the subcommittee finished work on the army reorganization bill and presents a complete substitute for the House measure. Key changes include preserving the current artillery regimental organization, staff officer provisions aligned with Secretary Root, and a beer sale allowance at canteens. Army strength set at 100000. full committee approves the subcommittee version.
A Remey Cablegram from Cavite reports Troopers from the fourth cavalry and Basco crew engaged insurgents at Limbanes Cavite. In a half hour clash thirteen insurgents were killed twelve rifles captured substantial stores destroyed one soldier wounded during the action.
Indianapolis December 22 Receiver Clark of the Chosen Friends says creditors have little chance to recover. The maximum expected is ten cents on the dollar with $500,000 in liabilities. the estate may struggle to raise about $50,000 to settle claims.
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed, without record and at the state's cost, the anti trust actions brought by former Attorney General Monnett against Solar Refining, Ohio Oil, Buckeye Pipe Line, Standard Oil of Ohio, and Continental Tobacco, on motion by Attorney General Sheets.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cure success using Hall's Catarrh Cure. Franchises claim trust in F J Cheney & Co Toledo. testimonials from Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Small's Catarrh Cure internal dose. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
A Victorian snapshot notes Queen Victoria’s failing sight requiring assistance with reading at Windsor. It mentions 60 housemaids, the Duke of Abruzzi donating the Stella Polare to Italy’s navy, Lord Salisbury’s dog Pharaoh famed for hindering reform, and the 1866 rise of the Marquess of Lansdowne with estates spanning nine counties, 140000 acres, and an annual rent of 50000 to 60000 pounds.
In Lincoln Nebraska a letter from A C Bonsor of 2115 O Street praises Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for chronic kidney disease and sleeplessness. Bonsor claims ten years of pain ended after using the remedies and urges others to buy at 50 cents a box from local dealers.
Melbourne December 21 The Victorian legislative council rejects the woman suffrage bill for the sixth time and also rejects a referendum proposal. Washington December 22 Britain will not oppose the United States if it decides to fortify the Nicaragua canal.
Caracas dispatch reports former President Benjamin Harrison has been paid 100000 dollars for arbitration work related to the boundary dispute between British Guiana and Venezuela. The settlement was completed Tuesday with the government also paying the American mixed claims and interest on the foreign debt.
Springfield Ill Dec 21 The supreme court declared the 1893 act protecting employees and guaranteeing union rights unconstitutional The ruling also finds the act deprives employers of the right to terminate contracts with employees a right guaranteed by the state constitution
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