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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
4
Des Moines reports the house committee on schools and textbooks began considering the Ray bill for statewide uniformity and publication of school books. Educators largely oppose the measure, urging careful hearings and local control remains favored.
The MacFarland Grain company of Des Moines plans to divert grain traffic to the gulf. Elevators at Madrid and other points will close as a 200000 bushels per day Des Moines elevator is built. A Kansas City gulf link raises Des Moines access. The Iowa State Traveling Men's Association reports $35000 cash in treasury, 143 new members, 8 rejects, and $4000 in January claims.
Articles of incorporation for a new Burlington firm named American Investment Company list capital stock of 225000 dollars. The company aims to control electric light and railway interests, gas plants and other Burlington enterprises. Officers include Col. G. H. Higbee president J. W. Walsh secretary and J. T. Remey president of the First Bank treasurer.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Eliza Dickinson at Clay church near Washington. Born in 1805 in Steuben County New York she lived nearly a century and left nine children 74 grandchildren 95 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was sister to John Baslie who was killed in the Minnesota massacre of 1863.
W. J. Baker a prominent farmer and leading M E church member died in Britt after eight days of kidney disease. He had just returned from Wisconsin where he buried his father who died of the same illness.
Washington reports Enrique Dupuy De Lome resigns as Spanish minister after his letter insulting President McKinley was published. Madrid cabinet accepts his resignation with Sagasta noting De Lome’s indiscretion did not harm U S Spain relations. Woodford conveyed recall demand to Madrid officials.
Gen William Booth of London founder of the Salvation Army officiated as chaplain at the Senate opening in Washington. He and his son in law Commander Booth Tucker met President McKinley who praised Booths work. Booth begins a US tour with 90 meetings planned before mid April return to England.
In Albany on February 11 the Weeks resolution calling for Senator Murphy's resignation sparked a long debate. Weeks proposed a substitute that censured but did not demand resignation, while Mr Oliver of New York offered a substitute impeaching President McKinley over aiding Pan na's election. The censure against Murphy passed 79 to 63.
John Downie proposes a unified state department by merging the State Agricultural Society the dairy commissioner the state veterinarian the weather and crop service and the farmers institutes under the state board of agriculture The governor and Iowa State College president would be ex officio directors with a secretary as chief executive and all offices made non political based on ability and efficiency.
Ex Governor Mlorace Boies spoke at Library hall in Laire field outlining a nonpartisan plan for a national currency. He proposed a government issued currency redeemable in gold or silver, a treasury reserve equal to 25 percent of obligations in gold and silver, and legal tender certificates backed by domestic bullion.
A farmer near Fonda Iowa, J. Meyers, has completed a wooden clock of exceptional workmanship. The design mimics the Des Moines state capitol with white maple panels, 35 feet of lumber, and a two year build. Every half hour the clock cues lights and a bell, opens domed doors, releases a horseman, then plays a tune.
Ur N Sehnier was arrested in Bellevue on a charge of desecrating the Sabbath after a revival led by visiting evangelists urged Sunday closing. Sheriff Bell made the arrest and Sehnier posted bail for appearance before Justice Fletcher at Maquoketa. The case springs from a weeks long campaign to enforce Sunday business shutdowns, stirring strong local feeling as the suit proceeds.
Judge A R Dewey barred Prosecuting Attorney James Carroll of Mahaska county from any participation in court or grand jury proceedings after a petition by Oskaloosa leaders claiming unfitness. G W Seevers named as county prosecutor and represents citizens seeking removal.
Monmouth College spoke in favor of US adoption of the Swiss initiative and referendum. Drake University denied. Monmouth speakers were F. BE. Dorris, W. P. Ronald, Edwin McClintock. Drake representatives were Charles C. Morrison, W. Lawrence, W. H. White.
Police raided The College hotel in Fairfield and seized a large quantity of beer and whisky along with fixtures for a saloon. A woman reputed to frequent the place was arrested but escaped and has fled town.
George M. Christian of Grinnell has been appointed by President McKinley as United States marshal for the southern district. Since 1889 he has served as a post office inspector in Chicago. Under his administration the marshal’s office will move from Council Bluffs to Des Moines.
The Des Moines meeting of the Senate Ways and Means subcommittee issued conclusions for a new board of control. It would have three members with minority representation and executive powers, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The board would oversee all charitable, penal, and reformatory institutions and appoint superintendents, abolish principal boards of trustees, and report to the legislature via the governor. The three state educational institutions would remain under trustees and regents.
Frank Blanchard of Osage, later Sioux City resident, was jailed for eight months in Anamosa for forgery in 1887. A death bed confession by Ralph B. Eggleston reveals Blanchard’s innocence, showing Eggleston forged orders and bank checks to frame him after revenge as Blanchard blocked his confidence schemes.
Will Christoph proposed to Miss Minnie Boos, was refused, then forced attention. He lured her to a room, shot her fatally, and then shot himself in the yard, dying near the heart. Neighbors alerted officers as parents heard the two shots.
Crowds at the Seine assizes greet Emile Zola as Col. Picquart testifies that Major Esterhazy used official papers and corresponded with dubious figures. Picquart acknowledges a secret document but cites professional secrecy. Lobed by public, he is hailed by supporters while critics jeer.
Frederick Hancer of Merrill reports his hog endured a 22 day fast after being trapped by a snowed in driveway during a storm. The animal was found under the driveway by Mr. Hancer after searches, recovered with careful feeding and regained health.
The Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines railroad will extend its line from Ottumwa to Albia this spring. From Albia trains will reach Des Moines via the Wabash track, recently upgraded by the Wabash Railway. Wabash trains now running Ottumwa to Harvey over Rock Island will use the new Fort Madison track Ottumwa Albia then enter Des Moines on Wabash lines.
J D Koontz who escaped from Boone jail nearly two weeks ago was arrested in Chicago. The Boone sheriff began the return trip immediately. Koontz had been sentenced to the penitentiary from Boone and acknowledged his identity upon arrest. He was formerly a wealthy farmer.
A Keokuk branch of the Iowa Barbers Protective association organized with fourteen charter members. The group backs a legislature bill to require certification from the state board to practice the tensorial art. Jacob Tangs, a Delaware county farmer, died after unloading a corn load at Worthington. He was about fifty and well known. Butter and Exy Dealers. Des Moines hosts Town Wholesale Butter and Bee Dealers association annual meeting. officers reelected: President H. Rhynsberger, secretary W. M. Verhey, treasurer J. L. Davis.
Adolph Luetgert was pronounced guilty of premeditated murder in the Louise Luetgert case and sentenced to life in prison. Jury reached verdict after three ballots. testimony detailed disintegration of the body at the sausage factory and prior investigations.
A mysterious blaze at the Chautauqua Lake Ice company six story plant in Pittsburgh destroyed the building and about 1.776 million dollars in merchandise. A whisky explosion followed, killing several and injuring many as crews searched for missing people.
St Louis February 12 The national assembly of the League of American Wheelmen adjourned after a decisive vote defeating a local option on Sunday bicycle races. President Potter’s reelection won support, and six-day racing rules were tightened requiring rest periods. Membership and finances grew strongly in 1897.
Washington reports the Guatemalan minister confirms President Barrios was shot and killed near the palace while with two officers. The assassin was killed by the president’s staff. Manuel Estrada Cabrera is installed as constitutional successor and peace remains.
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