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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
4
Fashion houses showcased opulent theater wraps and gowns for Bernhardt season featuring gold and silver trimmings. Notable ensembles included a golden yellow silk gown with jet appliques and a white cloth gown with black and gold braid, and a pale blue coat with mink and blue chiffon accents.
The article notes that white lily and cornflower themed outfits are popular this winter in New York society. Designers emphasize accurate flower shapes, with satin skirts in white and blue crepe, tulle underskirts, and headdresses reproducing petals and stems.
Mrs Davidson notes evening gown sashes are rising in importance as the season ends. She describes brocade sashes paired with tulle and muslin gowns, often worn at the back, with pearl and lace detailing and gold accents.
A Saturday Evening Post writer notes the western arid region covers over 1 000 000 square miles across multiple states and Idaho and could support half the nation's population if irrigated. Government experts urge a storage reservoir program to aid irrigation with an initial proposal of about 5 million dollars.
A Thursday afternoon explosion in the William Wicks company seven story factory at 401 10 Mast Thirty first street damaged the shaving tower and engine house. Fire reignited that night causing extensive damage estimated in the millions. About 800 workers were present, with 350 women among them. two people were seriously injured.
Bradstreet notes improved weekly volume with chilly weather boosting retail buying in boots shoes rubber goods and clothing while wholesale spring demand remains fair with western and southern reports stronger than the east. Dun reports steady general business with rising prices in most sectors except textiles and expects higher iron and steel demand and prices soon.
The Times reports a circular letter signed by Vanderbilt Gould Morgan and Harriman calling railroad presidents to a February 15 conference in New York. Topics include potential national legislation affecting railroads and closer cooperation under the community interest principle. The signatories control assets exceeding $2 billion.
Gov Sayres transmitted a report showing 973414 dollars received by the governor and total funds reaching 1988414 dollars after additions in Galveston Houston and other places for Gulf coast flood sufferers last September. The note adds that every nation contributed some aid. In Fort Abercrombie Fargo North Dakota fire destroyed downtown business district after a ramp collapse.
Secretary Hay lauds progress in opening foreign markets and reports that the 1900 Commercial Relations volumes were advanced for prompt distribution. He notes US superiority in quality and price prompting foreign industry modernization and urges printing 10 000 copies of the World’s Commerce review and 5 000 of Commercial Relations for Congress.
Walter C McAlister William A Death and Andrew J Campbell were found guilty of second degree murder for the October 18 1900 killing of Jennie Bosschieter by chloral and rape. Kerr pleaded non juri contendre and received 15 years. All four were sentenced to hard labor. The men began serving in state prison after transfer from Paterson.
Cape Town reports the Boers inflicted damages of 300000 pounds on the Boksburg mines during the February 1 raid. Johannesburg notes 400 to 500 Boers evaded patrols at Benoni, tried to destroy mines, fought, were repelled, and left wounded behind. three prisoners were captured and one British soldier wounded.
A blaze in Baltimore in the old cyclorama building killed 75 or more animals kept by Frank C Bos tock in winter quarters. The fire likely started from a badly insulated electric wire. Animal losses are put around 400000 with rebuilding costs estimated at 15000 to 20000 dollars.
The Coates opera house at Tenth street and Broadway in Kansas City suffered a major fire after a late Thursday performance of Heart and Sword. The building valued at 125000 to 150000 dollars, insured for much less, with wardrobe and scenery losses reported as the company fled from dressing rooms. A separate note from Lansing Michigan reports the Michigan Supreme Court upholding inheritance tax law and directing contempt case action against Former Gov. Pingree.
A Tuesday morning blaze at Frankel Bros department store, corner Sixth and Walnut, destroyed over 500000 dollars in property. Across the street the First National Bank building caught fire but was saved after a hard fight, suffering only several thousand dollars in damage.
Richard Delafield, president of the National Park Bank in New York, was approved by directors for a raise from 25000 to 40000 dollars, the largest salary ever paid to a bank president in the city and likely in the nation.
A sweeping blizzard hit Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Des Moines Atchison and towns across southern Nebraska and northern Kansas. Snow depths ranged from eight to over six feet in drifts with trains delayed streetcars blocked and several deaths reported in Chicago. Rail and traction lines struggled as officials grappled with emergency snow removal and travel chaos.
A Topeka report warns of a plot to tar and feather Carrie Nation the temperance crusader. Police investigate while Nation and her supporters prepare to march at Kansas Avenue with drums and flags to smash liquor joints, though Nation fears armed guards and loss of life.
Albany correspondent of Leslie's Weekly reports Senator Hill will not seek the party’s 1904 presidential nomination. The statement cites high authority and notes Hill is absorbed in a lucrative law practice, with little time or inclination to lead the party.
London reports Lord Kitchener comments on Medderfontein post southwest of Krugersdorp attacked by about a thousand Boers. Relief column from Krugersdorp failed to save the post. Captured officers and men are en route to Vereeniging.
A fire started mysteriously in the trimming department of the Rug Packing Company plant in St Joseph Missouri on Sunday night. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage before it was brought under control.
A Pittsburgh family suffered poisoning after eating pork believed doctored with a preservative. One person died and five others were seriously ill after Saturday evening meal.
Mrs. Mary Luby widow of Michael Luby and the oldest living resident of Illinois died Saturday night at her daughter Mrs. James Hawks home five miles southwest of Springfield aged 103. She was born in County Tipperary Ireland and came to this country in 1846.
Natural gas and oil are reported to have been discovered in large quantities on the farm of M. E. Mitchell, south of Walla Walla, Wash, as of February 4.
A syndicate led by William K. Vanderbilt J Pierpont Morgan the Rockefellers and E H Marriman has acquired a majority of Southern Pacific stock about 1 200 000 shares for an estimated 70 million dollars creating a unified control extending from New York to San Francisco along the western coast to Panama and toward the Orient The overall capitalization nears 700 million dollars and Harriman is said to control Illinois Central Chicago and Alton and Kansas City Southern with likely cohesion from Goulds and Rockefellers roads in the southwest including Missouri Pacific St Louis Southwestern Missouri Kansas Texas and Texas Pacific expected to join soon in the region
Steve Brodie, famed bridge jumper and celebrity, died in the White House hotel in San Antonio Texas on a Thursday night after a protracted illness. He wished to be buried in New York and his body will likely be sent there. Born on the Bowery in New York City, his sensational leap from the Brooklyn Bridge and subsequent career made him a national figure.
Washington on January 31 reports the State Department has sent Mr. Conger detailed cables guiding negotiations on Chinese indemnity. Officials acknowledge the danger of destroying the Chinese government or partitioning the empire and favor a lenient approach to influence other powers toward a settlement.
Port of Spain reports Venezuela clings to a defiant stance toward the United States. President Castro may deploy troops from eastern provinces to eject American forces at Pitch Lake. The company resists but faces likely ouster without reinforcements, risking grave complications as U.S. minister Loomis seeks a peaceful solution.
Reports from Bombay describe a nocturnal clash near Kuwait on the Persian Gulf between Binrashid who calls himself king of Arabia with 20 000 partially armed men and the 10 000 mounted sheikh forces. Binrashid was routed after repeated charges, with much booty taken.
Washington February 1 After a lengthy congressional session the bill for reorganizing the United States army passed its last stage in congress Thursday and goes to the president for signature The final step occurred in the Senate with a 33 to 25 vote to approve the conference report on the bill.
Springfield report shows the state treasury received nearly $500,000 from inheritance tax receipts in the past year under the tax law. Treasurer Williamson released the figures, detailing yearly receipts and operation results.
Cape Town January 30 R Solomon attorney general of the Schreiner ministry has been appointed legal adviser to the Transvaal colony administration His appointment is seen as evidence of imperial effort to conciliate the Dutch.
An explosion at Washington Painter farm near Muncie blasts 700 quarts of nitroglycerin to the site. A man’s torn remains are found amid scattered flesh and horse fragments. The blast wrecks the Alvy Painter home, shatters windows in Alexandria, and is heard 25 miles away in Elwood while others mourn from church as stock dies.
Milwaukee report states five children aged four to twelve suffocated by smoke in the Luebke home at Russell and Clement Avenues Bay View. An elderly woman, found unconscious and badly burned behind the kitchen stove, was hospitalized and not expected to recover. Fire officials said an overturned lamp caused the blaze.
Lieut Hicken and 20 men of Company M Forty fourth regiment were surprised by insurgents at Fiesta San Lucia on Cebu island while crossing a river. Five Americans killed, four wounded, two missing. Insurgent losses believed heavy. Captain Malley reinforced Hicken. bodies recovered in mutilated condition. additional detachments sent to surround insurgents.
In Fostoria Ohio Mrs Jacob Yo chum aged 50 and her son William aged 19 were found dead in their bedrooms after a three day absence. Police say evidence points to death by their own action through strychnine poisoning. Poverty and the son's incurable illness are cited as possible causes.
Fire at 46 50 Larned Street gutted the Dreskell Jupp Paper building and spread to the Free Press Printing company. Total loss about 200000 dollars, with 60000 dollars attributed to the printery. Firemen gained control after a fierce blaze Saturday morning.
Burglars wrecked the safe of banker B. I. Skeele in Howville near Gilman early Saturday morning and made off with 2920 in cash. Bloodhounds tracked the trail but snow hindered the scent.
A Saturday night tornado ripped through western Delta county causing deaths and injuries. James Moody’s home at Honest was destroyed with his 14-year-old daughter fatally hurt. Tink Surrett was killed at Rattan with several others injured as homes collapsed. An oil mill in Denton was wrecked but occupants were unhurt. President signs army reorganization bill at 12 40 p m Saturday making it law.
Washington February 4 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced 504 676 615 postage stamps in January the largest total in government history with 9 564 840 issued in book form to the public is the note of record for the month.
The St Johns ambulance association reported 1 305 people injured in the London funeral crash. The outfit operates 26 stations with 701 doctors and nurses on duty to treat the injured.
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