17 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
1
The contract to illuminate Rome’s catacombs with American electricity has been awarded, signaling the start of a new lighting system powered from the United States.
The line plays with phonetic humor about pronouncing a Chinese port, suggesting turning it off with a sneeze like Kino Chou to avoid mispronunciation. It reads as playful wordplay rather than a factual report.
A Baltimore inventor suggests a daring dive expedition to locate the North Pole after prior scientific attempts failed. He argues shallow and deep sea methods could reach the polar target where others have not succeeded.
The Boston Advertiser questions why the term anti scalping pill was sent to the committee on interstate commerce instead of the committee on Indian affairs, noting the unusual misalignment in the referral.
Officials foresee that buying ten million pounds of smokeless powder will help the United States sustain cordial ties with foreign nations in social affairs for several days, ensuring stability and goodwill.
Mortality in Santa Clara, Cuba, last year is reported at 6981, a figure that exceeds half of the city’s population. Historians note such deadly suffering is rare in recorded history.
In Tacoma Gov John R Rogers of Washington described his faith as a life of struggle seen as a school and test of fitness. He said no struggle brings no school and no school implies no fitness and no future.
In eight years beet sugar factories rose from two to forty five nationwide. The New York agricultural college reports sugar beets would be the most profitable crop in 24 counties of the state.
The article notes that Britain has 2,755 miles of sea coast while Italy has 2,472 miles. It lists Russia as third and France as fourth among European nations by coastline length to defend.
A Kansas man who deserted from the union army during the war and later abandoned his home in a string of transgressions is the subject of a congressional request. The petition seeks relief from disabilities tied to his past, including political party switch and alleged later acts.
The piece argues that British campaigns in India resemble costly skirmishes rather than mere showy displays. It notes harsh frontline conditions, high officer and private fatalities, and compares frontier ravines to dangerous beds in Java as Indians resist colonial forces.
A historical critique notes the growing expense of Indian appropriations. It cites population figures from 1800 to 1870 and tracks rising federal expenditures from 1851 to 1898, reaching 7.53 million dollars planned for 1898.
In the late nineteenth century a new invention by Prof. Trowbridge of Cambridge Massachusetts measures lightning force. It is stated that 1 000 000 000 volts are required to produce a one mile flash.
The Railway Age notes a shift as steam rail construction stagnates in New England while electric lines expand widely. Kentucky and Illinois begin processing corn stalk pith for shipbuilding packing and other uses, creating new jobs even as labor-saving tech rises. Business leaders push a drinking ban as a condition to work.
A week in review across Washington and the nation notes Senate Cuban debate led by Cannon Mason and Tate. Aldrich Plowman seat contested case resolved with Aldrich seated. A deficien cy bill appropriates 200000 for jurors fees and 175000 for witnesses. William Tooth opened as chaplain at Senate session. Indian appropriation bill discussed and passed with amendments restoring free homestead rights on ceded lands, totaling nearly 8 million dollars. House adjourned to Monday.
Washington reports the state department demands the recall of Enrique Dupuy de Lome Spain's minister for vulgar criticisms of President McKinley in a letter to Senor Canalejas. May events include the national congress of mothers convention in Washington on the 12th and Lincoln's eighty ninth birthday observance nationwide.
The week ended the 11th saw leading U S clearing houses aggregate 1 434 975 084 dollars, down from 1 470 300 828 the prior week and up 52 0 percent from 1897. Levi P Mortons seven story office building in New York burned for an estimated 500 000 dollars. Rev William C Cattell D D longtime Lafayette College president died in Philadelphia at 71. The New York legislature censured Senator Murphy over the Teller resolution vote. Henry Cline McKeesport police chief killed himself after a council blocked his appointment. David W Ramsdell founder of Norway oats died in Vermont at 14. A New York to Buffalo train covered 425 miles in 426 minutes. The Trolland American steamship Veendam foundered off Rotterdam 212 aboard rescued by St Louis crew. Labor plans seek an eight hour day on May 1 affecting about 1 000 000 workers.
At the annual meeting in St Louis Isaac Potter was chosen president of the League of American Wheelmen. The assembly in St Louis spoke against Sunday racing while Skaguay and Taiga leaders urged martial law asks.
The former Indiana attorney general Thomas W. Woollen died at his Franklin home. Missouri Supreme Court Justice George B. MacFarlane died in St. Louis at age 61.
The report covers multiple events including Spain’s cabinet accepting the resignation of United States Minister De Lome, Kruger’s reelection in the South African republic, a shipwreck on the Austrian bark Mattea with deaths, Japan notifying China about Wei Hai Wei, the shooting of Guatemala’s president Barrios and Morales named president, the seizure of the yacht Buccanneer, a collision sinking the Mara belle with 40 race horses lost, gold discovery in Manitoba near the Pembina mountains, Emperor Francis Joseph’s plans to resign on his fiftieth anniversary, Fernando Fabre’s Paris death, and Guatemala descending into anarchy after Barrios’s assassination.
Summary of late 19th century U.S. Senate action includes Senator Moar pushing a bill to suppress gambling in U S territories on the 14th. Executive session about the Hawaiian treaty lasted nearly four hours as Congress wrestles Cuba trade and German imports.
A collage of brief notes reports mining claims in Oklahoma and a royal marriage in Hawaii. University of California plans a college of commerce. Rev Sam Jones earns 30000 yearly and asserts his success comes from having something to say. A Kan man returns after a disappearance and murder rumor. Scientists bring back south seas specimens to San Francisco. Apache consent to railroad through San Carlos Arizona. Montauk tribe ends with Mrs Wright death. US trade rises to third. Britain and Germany lead. Milstrom and Lundhbeck claim pneumonia antitoxin works in several cases. Carlisle Indian school girls plead guilty to arson attempt. Temperance groups urged to celebrate Neal Dow birthday. Antiquarian J W Henderson buys oldest American house at St Augustine built 1564.
The Mule Spinners of America meet in Boston with 45 delegates from Biddeford Saco Fall River Waltham New Bedford and Lowell voting unanimously to call a general strike. If unions join, 147 000 workers could halt cotton production across New England.
Iowa collateral inheritance tax ruled unconstitutional by Judge Thornell for lacking due process via notice. Test case affecting about 700 estates with over 100000 dollars in taxes. will appeal to the supreme court.
In Paris on February 14 Zola led a lively response to the trial closing as Maître Laborie and Maître Demange defended the Dreyfus case. Col Picquart faced sharp accusations from Col Henry and others, while Zola faced a hostile crowd on his return home. Provincial meetings expressed Dreyfus agitation with some anti government resolutions but minimal unrest.
In Chicago the Marquette club banquet honored Lincoln's birthday with over 1,200 attendees including ex President Harrison and Justice Brewer. Massachusetts Middlesex club hosted a large Lincoln day banquet with prominent state and regional Republicans. New York held a public holiday with Lincoln dinner at the Republican club led by Chauncey Depew. St Paul reports Minnesota's legal holiday status and widespread business curtailment.
The Press prints an asserted true version of the De Lome to Canalejas letter. An alleged high standing Cuban source in New York to Havana details the letter’s theft, forging, and delayed publication. The report traces the letter from Washington to Havana and Madrid, with Cuban officials seeking its possession. The article also notes cipher dispatches from Washington and evolving responses at the State Department.
Gloucester Mass February memorial service honors fallen fishermen from 1897. Gloucester Fishermen's Institute hosted at First Baptist Church with clergy and relatives in attendance. 96 fishermen died that year, average age 31, leaving 17 widows and 45 children. many natives of British provinces.
The Moline Ontario area reports the opera house and adjacent buildings destroyed by fire on Saturday evening. The loss is estimated at 80000 dollars and includes the Porter Printing plant and other facilities. Several rescues occurred using ropes and ladders as flames blocked exits. The property is insured and owned by C F Heminway.
A brief note from the Atchison Globe says that no matter how sad a man feels his expression brightens after a good dinner. The momentary uplift is tied to a satisfying meal.
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