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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
5
Des Moines Iowa February 7 1897 legislative session lags four weeks with few bills moving. Appropriations expected by March 1 and a board of control for institutions likely. Suffrage debate and school library bills appear amid fiscal projections showing deficits and limited revenue.
In Wilkes Barre Pa February 7 the first week of the trial of Sheriff Martin and his deputies concluded with substantial testimony. Witnesses described wounded on the road to Lattimer and a tense confrontation with deputies including threats and gunfire as marchers sought peaceful entry to Lattimer.
Savannah suffers two major fires totaling about 125000 dollars in damage. A hay warehouse fire on the wharf spread to brick structures on Bay Street, guttling three buildings. The cathedral of St John the Baptist burned completely, costing about 225000 dollars and insured for 60000, while works of art were saved. Charles A. Conklin & Co. of Atlanta lost 100000 dollars in hardware stock with 75000 dollars insurance. Authorities suspect incendiary origin amid recent blazes and talk of firebugs.
The steam ship Mariposa from Sydney due February 10 brings nearly 500000 Australian gold to the Anglo California bank in San Francisco. Together with prior receipts, total Australian gold shipments to California this season top 13000000, the largest annual inflow from Australia to settle trade balances in favor of that country.
Indicted for willful neglect of duty for not preventing the illegal execution in Douglass County. Sheriff Brock Liss faces trial on February 16. County commissioners’ related charge was ignored.
Madrid responds to Gen Woodford's note complaining of filibuster expeditions and refuses to fix a completion date for Cuba pacification. Pessimistic views spread in Madrid and Barcelona stock exchanges, with public feeling rising against America.
D C Hagle first assistant attorney general dies at his Flora Clay county home after five weeks of illness with pleurisy. He was about 59 and had returned home to end duties due to illness. A second item notes nine sailors and three workmen drowned when a navy launch capsized in Kiel.
The Chemical National Bank in New York saw cashier William J. Quinlan Jr resign after admitting loans totaling 303000 were backed by collateral later judged inadequate. Quinlan claimed no personal gain and said the loans were based on others' representations.
Reports from Athens and London detail continued Turkish clashes in Thessaly with village takeovers and thousands engaged. In Formosa, Japanese forces combat rebels as Gov Gen Nagi falls ill, resulting in hundreds killed or captured and rebels fleeing toward Taipeh.
Toledo authorities closed saloons at 11 pm Saturday and banned Sunday business including milk sales and newspaper stalls. Druggists faced arrest for non prescription sales while candy stores and cigar counters shut. Police station detentions followed band concerts and theater managers amid a 3000 strong crowd hooting officers.
The Times-Herald reports a Yukon gold rush fever among midwestern workers. About 25,000 men from Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana and Michigan plan to head north this spring. Some 2,114 have already bought tickets and gear and ready to depart this week or next. Iowa leads with 10,000 bound for the Klondike, others slated 4,000 from Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan.
Mnony arrests rise in Pottawattomie and Seminole counties as Marshal Harry Thompson leads six deputies and posses to seize suspects in the Seminole snake burning. Twelve arrests made. 110 warrants remain. several detainees are prominent Seminole figures. Berlin fruit dealers condemn American fruit exclusion as price rises feared. Counterfeit 100 dollar silvers likely Canada made with secret service aid. Nansen critiques American lecturing style vs travel, calling it less favorable than exploration.
Held for trial in Thorp Wisconsin on February 7 the examination of Mrs Mary Miles on a charge of placing ties on Wisconsin Central tracks resulted in her being bound over to the next term of court.
Washington under Meikelsohn orders Maj. Robinson to relay Capt. Ray’s Klondike dispatches from Seattle. The missing living, food, and money crisis prompts war department to seek congressional action and propose armed river patrols and interior surveys.
In Washington on February 5 Senator Lindsay of Kentucky declared he will not resign. He challenged motives behind a Kentucky legislative resolution demanding his resignation and affirmed he represents all Kentuckians and the entire American people in fulfilling his duties and voting according to conscience.
Baltimore speakers included Secretary Gage and Postmaster General Gary at the Merchants and Manufacturers association dinner. Gage addressed paper money versus economic law, calling for a credit instrument that proves value and remains legitimate even if transformed. He warned against instruments whose value is consumed or lost, branding them as mercantile interlopers.
In Franklin county near Mulberry Sol I Autrey killed his father mother and his ten year old son after an argument. He wounded his wife and three other children. Neighbors aided as Autrey, ablaze with his clothes on fire, was overpowered. One of the state’s most horrific crimes reported to date.
Advice for prospectors warns against cheap baking powders in Alaska. Royal Baking Powder is hailed as strongest, most reliable in cold damp Arctic travel. McQuesien, Peary, and U S Government relief efforts endorsed Royal as indispensable for long treks and difficult transit.
Jack Collins drove sheep from Dawson City along the Dalton trail and killed 300 for $20,000, then buried 400 carcasses in a remote area. Birds scavenged the remains as he searched for a mining claim and left guards to watch the mutton. He later found only skeletons, raising questions about the fate of the remainder.
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