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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
1
Fdison’s latest finding promises to illuminate the interior of man and may dispel fatigue. The remark suggests a scientific advance that could revolutionize how people feel and function daily.
The secretary of war reports 1 115 637 men at Uncle Sam's call and 10 139 184 men available for military service.
The author argues the nation’s hope lies in education over wealth and population. It notes that in 1896 American colleges received $16,600,000 in gifts.
The piece notes American bicycles spreading to Arabia as Arab acceptance of substitutes for his barb unsettles old traditions. It reports a Minnesota senate bill to require saloon doors inscribed dangerous gaining a majority but failing to reach the two thirds needed for passage.
An Ohio man confesses both he and his son are under the influence of a pretty 19 year old girl. He says others are in similar trouble, too.
In an Ohio town a single generous donor supplied two pairs of skates, one pie, and 23 hairpins for the needy. The gifts showed consistent kindness and support for local residents.
A United States citizen wins a contract to construct sewers worth 3 million dollars in the City of Mexico. The announcement reflects a notable cross border project and business success for the American contractor.
In the era referenced, only six of forty five states hold annual legislative sessions. Georgia Massachusetts New York Rhode Island and South Carolina are listed among the original thirteen colonies continuing this practice.
A late estimate places the Indian famine’s affected population on par with the United States before it ends. The $5,000,000 raised in England will only start the relief effort.
Germany reports 52,279,901 population at end of 1895 up 2,851,481 since 1890, with just modest immigration. The piece notes a one percent annual gain and highlights postal efficiency by delivering a NY letter to "Mark Twain, God Knows Where" at his London lodgings.
Remarkable reports say Samuel Maxim of Wayne Maine has invented a new steel. He claims it matches ancient Indian steel and could surpass modern metallurgical steels. A small blade said to cut glass as easily as chalk highlights the claim.
Rail road Gazette records show 95 train accidents in December with 60 due to derailments. Winter brings danger as rails break and tracks spread, making avoidance impossible and improved construction the only hope. An inventor creating frost resistant rails would be a great public benefactor.
A device is claimed to open soft boiled eggs so the contents can be poured into a cup without burning fingers. The egg, when hot, risks shell breakage and splatter. Traditionally one must rely on someone else to prepare the egg.
A female applicant Miss Maud Stalker of Washington passed a $1,500 War Department clerkship exam requiring multilingual translation, typewriting, manuscript preparation, and library skills but was not appointed. The article also notes Edison’s claimed plan to make the human body transparent and viewable before death.
Proceedings from the second session summarize days in the Senate and House. Key actions include executive sessions on the Anglo-American arbitration treaty, passage of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, and a final vote timing set for February 17. The House advanced the fortifications and post office bills while debating financial policy and civil appropriations. Civil rights issues and Cuba policy receive mentions.
At Helena Montana the Merchants National Bank closed its doors owing depositors nearly 1,000,000. Charles Christy aged 68, last of the Christy minstrel group, died in Kansas City. Homer D. Martin, landscape painter, died in St Paul aged 61. Gen Joseph O Shelby, famed rebel commander, died at his home near Adrian Missouri aged 76.
Amid heavy fighting around Canea Crete on February 15 Christians seize hill positions and bombard the town while Greek consuls flee to warships. Ibrahim Pasha resigns as Turkish governor. Crete is poised for possible occupation by Allied powers with Greek troops mobilized to protect Christians.
Fire destroyed the upper floors of a group of handsome Ottawa parliament buildings with losses estimated over 300000 dollars. Nearby robbers seized 30000 dollars worth of silver bullion from a burro train near San Felipe Mexico. The sultan asks powers for help to restore order in Crete as European states refrain from intervention. An India famine relief effort employs 2750000 people. A near volcano spouts lava near Coatepec Mexico. Canea bombardment and a Greek warship drive back a Turkish ship. Crete governor seeks refuge aboard a Russian warship.
Reports span multiple locales and topics from Miss Susan B Anthony’s birthday in Rochester to the Greek Turkish tensions in Crete. Other items include bank embezzlement sentencing in Lebanon, a banker’s bequest to Yale, a Cuban pay-train robbery, and political shifts in Stirling era U.S. Capitol actions with numerous appropriation bills and a Louisiana contested election.
Washington reports the electoral tally: McKinley 271 votes for president, Bryan 176. Hobart 271 for vice president, Sewall 149, Watson 27. January fire losses total 12,049,700 for U.S. and Canada, exports up to 442,080,802 for seven months, and 267 business failures in the seven days to the 12th.
While singing in the opera Martha at the Metropolitan in New York Armand Castel mery collapsed and died before the foot lights. The event follows prior stage tragedies with no further details given.
Joseph Coveney dies at 92 in Michigan after a long life of faith. A Malvern Arkansas fire devastates the town’s rebuilt section. Kentucky Court of Appeals overrules a rehearing in the Pearl Bryan murder case. A medical institute fire in Lancaster District destroys facilities and a patient perishes in Chicago. O Malley and Santry acquitted in a murder case. John Randolph Tucker dies at 74 in Virginia, a prominent scholar. Hiram Purdy, pioneer of the street railway, dies in Iowa. A Knights of Labor letter warns of secret revolutionary groups seeking civil war. A Lexington ex-city treasurer kills his family then himself. Mrs. James Nuby, 104, found frozen in Arlington. West Superior bank closes with liabilities of 40,000 dollars. Leeds savings bank placed with a receiver.
33 ex governors in the present Washington house. Fraulein Elsa Jischelsen becomes Sweden’s first woman with a doctor of laws. A St Paul judge awards a five dollar damages after a motorman refused to halt a car. Port Sill troops drive miners from Wichita mountains, several captured. Appomattox battlefield sold to become a sheep farm in Washington City. Florida plans large tobacco plantings this year. A northern firm buys 6000 acres near Quincy Georgia and tests 100 acres in tobacco. Missouri public schools urged to teach basics of consumption disease. Pension offices push for swift adjudication of helpless minor claims. J G Lee cites Louisiana acres and value of crops, claims state leads in yield. Alexander Ross of Hoboken has a needle removed from his elbow after 60 years. X rays reveal two inch needle in tissue and bone.
Japan operates four bicycle factories in Kioto Yokohama and two in Tolda. San Francisco tests five cent bicycle transport on streetcar lines. Massachusetts lawmakers consider a minimum one year imprisonment for bicycle theft. The League of American Wheelmen may admit professionals in a distinct racing class. The Boston and New York Bicycle clubs claim pioneer roles. Most pacing for races will use triplets rather than tandems or quads.
Des Moines reports show lawmakers debating state institution investigations led by Senator Carney a bid to curb or expand inquiry into funds and mileage allowances. The house and senate battled over charter city laws and fusion amendments while committees were appointed to probe state offices and state printing.
The Turkish consul general at Boston Joseph Tasigi is charged with embezzling stock in multiple railroads held in trust totaling 24000 dollars. Boston warrants issued. Tasigi arrested at request of Boston authorities. Turkish minister Moustapha Bey protests to Secretary Olney over state vs federal authority.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani and suite leave Shoreham for the Cairo in northwestern Washington. The shift follows full Shoreham bookings for the 26th inauguration events, with Palmer informing the White House but seeking no protection.
The piece catalogs prominent insured figures like King Humbert of Italy and the late Czar Alexander II, with insurance amounts of 7.5 million and 5 million dollars respectively, then shifts to social notes about Miss Moya Sennessy's Paris marriage and lineage. It also recalls Senator John Sherman’s quip about a newspaper reporter and recounts Minnie Hauk’s early life in Atchison before fame.
William P. St John former president of the Mercantile National Bank and noted silver advocate died at his New York residence at eight o'clock from kidney and stomach complications. Born 1849 in Mobile he rose through banking to become cashier and later president before resigning to attend the Chicago silver convention. He helped spark a major debate on free silver coinage within the bank.
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision read by Justice Brown, sustains the conviction of Joseph R. Dunlop of Chicago for sending obscene material through the mails. The ruling confirms a two year prison term and a $1,000 fine, with 30 days for the mandate to issue and possible presidential pardon the only further recourse.
Jefferson City Mo Feb 16 Gov Stephens declines to intervene in the case of Dr Arthur Duestrow St Louis millionaire sentenced to be hanged at Union Mo for the murder of his wife and child. Duestrow killed his wife and child February 13 1894 and has undergone several trials and sanity investigations.
Madison Wisconsin February 16 The license of the National Mutual Life Insurance Association of Minneapolis was revoked by Insurance Commissioner Fricke for neglect to pay claims including a $2000 claim by the estate of G B Bishop of Ripon. Treasury figures show a year to date deficiency of 47713300 with 216000000 available and gold reserves of 100000000. Also reports that ex US Marshal William Lewis, known for killing several men, was killed at Wynewoad Illinois T.
In Cincinnati case Judge Hollister's jury awarded Henry Brockmann's estate 8400 plus interest after conflict with Provident Life and Trust Co over a life policy. Defense claimed breach due to Brockmann's alleged excess drinking. Brockmann, a wealthy St Paul resident, featured in the suit.
A vivid travelogue notes daily life in Mexico with details on fashion, customs, public behavior, and infrastructure. It mentions uniform colors, streetcar habits, law enforcement cleaning streets after arrests, Catholic etiquette, free concerts, siesta culture, footwear, language civility, church bells, business hours, climate, banana size, market processions, domestic textiles, social greetings, and telegraph night service.
The article lists standard kitchen measures: two cupfuls equal one pint and four cupfuls equal one quart. Butter and eggs have stated weights. milk and water are used as references with skim milk heavier than whole milk and cream lighter.
The Knighten guild of 13 knights held Edgar grant land shaping street etymology. Nightengale Jane Crutched Friars mark memory of friars with red cross. Miles lane derives from St Michael's lane Marke lane from Mart lane Sermon lane from Shere monier lane. Shere moneyers clipped bullion nearby. Sise lane from St Osyth's lane Gutter lane from Guthrun lane, a Dane owner’s name.
A woman details seventeen years of suffering from painful periods enlarged womb and tumors. After two operations and ongoing illness she credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restored health. She praises the treatment and urges others to try it, signed Maus Corrigan Jamaica Plain Massachusetts.
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