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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
1
The Express notes a busy year ahead with no eclipse in 1897 and cites 1896 trends such as fewer marriage licenses. It humorously reports a man drank cinnamon extract to die, a Missouri man bought his wife for 15 dollars, and a New Yorker for 35 dollars. It mentions a Spokane to New York wager walk and a century of the silk hat.
A Massachusetts man dreamt of being a burglar and shot himself after a violent internal struggle. The incident is described as a dramatic exploration of the duel nature of man, with the man reportedly victorious in the struggle within his dream.
Max Kreuger, a Chicago policeman, halted a disaster by shouting a warning to a man who leapt into Lincoln Park Lake. The man obeyed and was pulled to shore, saving his life in a tense moment of crisis.
Gov Atkinson signs a Georgia anti-trust bill passed by the legislature banning arrangements contracts agreements trusts or combinations aimed at lessening free competition in importation manufacture or sale of any article or product.
The excerpt notes that over one third of the U.S. population resided in cities, with Massachusetts at 70 percent, New York 60 percent, Connecticut 54 percent, and New Jersey 52 percent. It contrasts 1790 with 1890, listing six and 448 cities respectively.
The article notes 886000 recognized species across animals with the claim the true total is far higher. It cites estimates suggesting 2000000 insect species, while Prof Riley thought 10000000 would be a moderate figure for insects.
In an annual report to the legislature Minnesota Dairy Commissioner Anderson details shocking spice adulteration. He cites pepper ground with stone and mustard mixed with wood pulp and urges new laws granting the department control to curb sale of such adulterated goods.
A trench ministry demand to raise the army by 160000 signals renewed warlike posture despite calls for disarmament. Commentary notes rival powers may mirror increases, keeping nations wary and tensions high. The piece also marks Gen Francis A Walker’s death and his MIT legacy, alongside antiquated literary gloss about Crusoe and Selkirk.
Proceedings cover bills on timber culture reform and homesteads for natives, plus civil service debates and Cuba recognition moves. Reports include railroad funding battles, a Hearst attack during debate, bank failures in North St. Paul, fatal duels in Memphis, lynching near Sumter, fires in Minneapolis and Danville, and other statewide incidents such as drownings, hangings, and rail speeds.
The report notes a state dinner for cabinet members and ex-members in Washington. Weekly totals at leading U S exchanges reached 1.144 billion dollars, up from 1.086 billion, with a 7.6 percent drop from 1896. Nationally 488 business failures occurred in seven days, up from 329 the prior week. A national congress of mothers convenes February 17 in Washington to discuss patriotism and humane development in children. Senator-elect Money of Mississippi says Spain cannot quell the insurrection and will not win the war.
Maine appoints Lewellyn Lowers as chief executive while New Hampshire names George Ramsdell governor. Massachusetts installs Sen Roger Wolcott as governor. A Port Jervis marriage trip ends in robbery and murder of 21 year old William Speidel. Fire damages Altman & Co. in Buffalo with $150000 loss. D. F. Davis, Maine governor in 1880, found dead in Bangor. Kate Field’s ashes buried in Mount Auburn beside her mother.
Report lists multiple fatal fires in Twin Lakes Colorado Brighton Minnesota Pickens South Carolina Athens Texas and Eau Claire Wisconsin with deaths including Peter Fagin Michael Sebia Joseph Larkin Elbert and Mary Van Hossen plus property losses. Also notes voluntary liquidation of Eau Claire's Commercial Bank and bank suspensions in Canton Minnesota and Lanesboro Minnesota amid a Chicago crime roundup and a Mississippi lynching in Unadilla Georgia.
Cen captures Cjeda de Avila and executes 145 Spaniards after declaring eye for an eye. Ursuline convent at Roberval burned with seven nuns killed. A tornado devastates Palmerston in South Australia. Bombay’s population halves due to plague exodus. Frederick Yemple enthroned archbishop of Canterbury. Lady Selina Scott jailed eight months in London for criminal libel of Earl Russell.
The Senate heard Senator Mills urge recognition of Cuba and decry the administration for favoring Spain. Proctor backed a six year presidential term with three for congressmen. The House defeated the Pacific railroad bill 168 to 102. Other notes include bank capital rules, Cuban war news, and an arbitration treaty between the U S and Great Britain.
Washington reports the general arbitration treaty is completed with Olney to sign, sending it to Congress for Senate ratification. It creates a three American and three British judges high court, five year operative period, excludes the Rehring sea and Venezuelan disputes, and may serve as a claims commission.
Mrs. Charles Bouchsein of 47 Clark Street was robbed by two highwaymen near Kinzie and West Water streets after responding to a forged cab request. They blinded her with pepper spray, beat her into unconsciousness, and took jewelry worth 1500 dollars plus a 400 dollar purse. Police pursue leads.
The largest salt train ever assembled left the salt mines on Wednesday with 162 cars and 5 540 000 pounds of salt. It stretched over more than 14 miles in length and ran in three sections drawn by six engines. President elect McKinley pressed a button to start the engines simultaneously from Canton. The National Democracy in Chicago held a conference with nine states represented and urged immediate organization of state and county parties to field tickets in upcoming elections.
Miss Ida Hoagland private secretary to Miss Mary Garrett was killed after falling down an elevator shaft at Miss Garretts mansion on West Monument Street in Baltimore. The injured woman aged about 30 years and a Philadelphia resident suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries.
Gov David M Clough was sworn in for his second term during a joint session of Minnesota's legislature. The event drew a large crowd as readings of his message were delivered.
The Times of India article on Bombay bubonic plague says the outbreak has halved the population and caused a weekly mortality average of 200 per 1 000 since it began.
Dun and Co notes 1897 starts with removal of many unsound concerns. Banking and commercial failures rise in 1896 but per share losses fall. Trade shows money abundance, exports up, imports down, and cautious stock markets. Cotton and wool marchés soften while print cloth surpluses spur export plans.
A Plato Missouri dispatch reports one man and five children drown in Texas county after attempting to ford Prairie Creek. Thomas Wilson and his daughter Mrs Kinnery with her five children were swept away as the wagon sank. Wilson and Mrs Kinnery reached shore but the five children perished. Three bodies were recovered Thursday. Daniel McGlatheran also drowned crossing Mill Creek.
Simon Cooper who killed four near Sumter was located in his uncle’s house five miles from Sumter. A 20 man posse surrounded the building with a Winchester rifle to deter attack. Governor Evans refused a cannon but ordered capture dead or alive. Cooper was killed while the cannon was on the way.
Missouri River breached the land separating it from Lake Quinnebaugh on January 11 in Decatur Nebraska. The lake famed for fishing and fall game shooting drew Chicago Kansas City and St. Louis sportsmen for a decade. Mrs Wills Williams crossed the neck of land when the breach occurred her horse drowned she barely escaped with her life.
Operations resume at Cambria rail mill No 1 and the 12 and 16 inch mills and the scrap mill in Johnstown Pa. today along with 200 workers returning to the Johnson company steel motor works. The blast began Sunday night and will employ many idle men.
Two banks in Minnesota have suspended operations. The Bank of Canton in Canton with a $10,000 capital and Citizens' Banks of Lanesboro, both owned by Field, Kelsey & Co., ceased business.
George L. Dobson becomes secretary of state after bonding $10,009. Frank L. Herriott named deputy treasurer with a $100,000 bond. Other shifts include A J Smith as deputy secretary, H H Schell as land commissioner, and Henry Windsor as document clerk. Cummins visits McKinley in Cleveland. Capt Samuel S Scott, Black Hawk war veteran, dies in Dubuque after a river life and frontier service.
A Keokuk and Western passenger train carrying about 100 teachers home from the state teachers convention derailed 25 miles south of Des Moines. The engine tender and three coaches plunged into a ditch, the baggage car and smoker overturned, one coach with around 40 passengers half turned over. Passengers escaped through windows with no serious injuries.
W W Brimm assistant cashier of the State bank at New Sharon died from complications after an accidental gunshot wound to his left index finger. A second hand amputation was performed but his condition worsened. He was 31, married a year ago to Jessie Drennan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Drensnan.
The piece highlights large mocking bird larynx muscles, X ray brain sensation directly, sun to planet size comparisons, Bose’s claim of wireless electric currents through mountains, and distant gunfire via flashing currents. It surveys diverse scientific curiosities and potential breakthroughs.
This care guide recommends a nursery refrigerator for night storage of milk or ice and a poison guard to mark dangerous medicines. It warns against keeping many half used drugs and suggests heating devices for nighttime meals. Do not store laudanum or similar poisons in the closet unless clearly identifiable in the dark.
The list showcases silk waist garments with V necks and surplice fronts, vivid green satin and matelasse cravats for men, gilt empire frames like open fans, heavy twisted blue and white cotton sofa cushions, black and white cloque for braiding cloth costumes, shell and gold lorgnettes for holidays, and quilted satin fur trimmed bedroom shoes for the season.
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