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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
Fifty years ago Japan was practically unknown to the world. Its markets were opened by Americans. Today its favor is courted by the greatest powers of the world.
An Indiana man proposes releasing 1,000 balloons each carrying a ready to explode bomb to trigger rain. He argues spending the money on irrigation would be wiser, noting showers costing $500,000 each are excessive for typical farming communities.
Authorities in Hackettstown New Jersey threaten death for dogs or cats found running at large under a most severe order. Dr Max Uhle of the University of California returns from Peru after exploring ancient ruins and hopes to continue digging into early American civilization.
The will of James W. Tufts the soda fountain magnate leaves $50,000 to a Boston branch employee. The bequest signals Tufts’ belief that his workers contributed to his wealth and success.
Mrs. Susan Holloway of Cincinnati and her extended family share a striking trait with each member described as having six fingers on each hand. The newborn girl mirrors the condition, passed through generations including Mrs. Holloway’s mother, grandmother, and a brother’s infant son.
The senate ratifies the treaty for the purchase of the Danish West Indies, effectively closing the transaction. The house must appropriate 5 million dollars to pay for the islands, and ratifications will be exchanged by both governments, but these are formalities.
A columnist notes a shift in European attitudes toward Americans living abroad. It claims Europeans now scrutinize Americans and their finances, accepting generous guests only while money remains plentiful.
A Treasury prepared statement notes 1865 debt per capita at 78.25 dollars while 1901 debt per capita stood at 13.45 dollars. The annual interest per capita dropped from 4.29 dollars in 1865 to 0.35 dollars in 1901, with 1865 interest rates ranging from 4 to 7.3 percent and by 1901 half of the debt bearing only two percent.
An amusing incident at the Athens zoo left King George of Greece covered in dust as an obstreperous ostrich rushed him. The sensational report of an anarchist attack originated in Vienna, where the ostrich was miscast as a wild-eyed anarchist.
A Vienna dispatch claims Capt Grossman walked 20 miles on the Danube surface using his own shoe invention while dragging a boat bearing his wife. The tale reads like a fairy story and puffs Viennese ingenuity, though Americans might boast grander feats such as Niagara Falls climbs.
The article notes rumors that General Porfirio Diaz may resign as president, though previous rumors were unfounded. It discusses aging leadership, potential political chaos after retirement, and a call for self rule. It compares European nations' roles in the Spanish American War era and highlights shifting European sentiment toward the United States in 1898.
A United States Senate session focused on the Philippine question with long debate. The House advanced the Indian appropriation bill and progressed statehood measures for New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma. Controversy over the Philippine tariff bill led Tillman and McLaurin to be held in contempt after a heated exchange. The Ways and Means Committee favored reciprocity with Cuba.
The final ratification of the Tray Pauncefote treaty occurred at the state department in Washington. Secretary of the Navy Long announced plans to retire from the cabinet though his resignation will be filed later. A sleet storm isolated Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt Jr returned in improved health from Groton. Senator Tillman was barred from the White House dinner with Prince Henry due to senate suspension.
The seven days ending the 21st saw exchanges total 2.18 billion dollars, up from 1.16 billion the prior week as trade slows along the Atlantic coast. In the period there were 224 business failures, with weather and a hotel fire causing significant disruption and losses, including a Park Avenue hotel blaze with about 750 thousand dollars in damage. Meanwhile Prince Henry of Prussia visited New York and a party sailed to the Philippines aboard the McClennan.
The piece notes Joseph Jefferson’s seventy third birth anniversary at Palm Beach Florida and Gen Edward S Bragg’s seventy fifth birthday in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. It recalls Lafayette fire losses totaling 250000 and various disasters, political shifts, and obituaries from Topeka Prairie du Chien and other locales.
In Louisville Kentucky Terry McGovern defeated Dave Sullivan after 15 rounds in a disputed decision. The bout concluded with McGovern earning the victory on points amid a crowded arena.
Telegraph wires report continued turmoil and shifts: DeWet breaks British lines near Reitz. Salvadorean coast tidal waves kill over 50 and destroy seven villages. Tsilka detention denied by Turkish authorities. Spanish strikes face government pressure. Filipino leader Cortez captured and handed to Americans. waves of surrender among Southern Luzon insurgents. Boers show sporadic gains in Africa. Anglo American intelligence confirms the release of Miss lon Stone and Mime Tsilka from brigands near Salonica arriving at Strumitza.
The Senate passed the Philippine tariff bill by 46 to 26 after eight hours of debate. The House moved to divide Texas into four judicial districts and then addressed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, with a total increase of 82 950 over last year to reach 1 031 078. Prince Henry was warmly welcomed by President Roosevelt and Congress before a White House dinner and a trip to witness the Meteor launch in New York.
The items include pension plans for Lackawanna Railway workers, a 50 percent pension drop forecast over a decade, Miss Shaw of St. Louis to paint Queen Alexandra, Senator Elkins' son profiting from coal land, and the Brewers Association meeting in Saratoga June 10–12. Also noted are a 3 cent streetcar ordinance in Cleveland, New York girls adopting divided skirts, British naval spending, and census trends in London.
Prince Henry of Prussia, representing his brother the German emperor, arrives in New York for the launch of an American-built yacht. A 21-gun salute marks the welcome as crowds greet the royal party from Fort Wadsworth to Battery and Recreation Pier before proceeding to Washington aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad special.
Fire on a Portland block bounded by Front Main and Madison streets and the river swept away all but two structures and the riverfront docks between Main and Madison. Loss is listed at seventy thousand dollars.
In the Senate on George Washingtons birthday, Senators Tillman and McLaurin clashed over Paris treaty charges. Tillman named McLaurin amid shouting, a fistfight followed, and both were cited for contempt. The incident disrupted proceedings as aides and colleagues intervened. apologies were issued but not deemed full atonement.
A native constabulary force at Santa Cruz Laguna has captured Cortez the second in command to insurgent Gen Malvar and handed him to military authorities.
Mrs Shafer of St Louis and Mrs Long of Atwood praise Peruna as a cure for their ill children. Shafer says her four year old daughter Alice improved from convulsions and fevers after Peruna, calling it the best medicine she has used. Long reports Mina’s coughs colds and croup vanished after taking Peruna with the child now strong and free of the ailment.
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