23 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
1
A reader notes that Uitlander means foreigner or outsider. A West Virginia resident who died bequeathed $150,000 to his church and his wife the household furniture and two cows. A Georgia preacher reportedly turned a holiday dance into a prayer meeting during the festivities.
The record notes 250000000 Bibles printed and circulated this century, but the issue highlighted is their lack of proper study.
The article notes that at the discovery of America only minerals listed as gold silver copper iron tin lead mercury sulphur carbon antimony bismuth and zinc were known.
American champagne imports dropped by more than 11,000 cases in 1895. The report notes a large share of high quality foreign brands were imported directly from California, indicating shifts in distribution and sourcing.
Formonins say that the frequent unhappiness following international marriage is due to the American girl's love of excitement. Well, she ought to get something for her money.
The nation awarded a record 12 379 820 dollars to colleges and universities last year. Chicago University received about one third of the total, leading the distribution to higher education institutions.
The article notes France gains a fragment of the Asiatic empire and England extends her Burmese holdings. It predicts Russia will soon seize Manchuria, while European powers grow more active in breaking up China than Turkey.
The text notes Emperor William visiting England on a friendly errand and appointing his venerable grandmother as colonel of a cavalry regiment. It adds that in war she would likely not command the regiment actively if it were called into service.
A Vienna professor has developed a light capable of penetrating wood flesh and most organic substances. He has already photographed broken limbs and bullets inside human bodies using the device. The discovery could soon reveal hidden dangers and change how people inspect items like mince pies.
Julius Esser Jr from Washington telephones a device that records thoughts for permanent reproducible records, shown to scientists in his studio. Dr Pau Gibier funds a community in Rockland County New York to treat diphtheria tuberculosis and other diseases by inoculation, with buildings under construction and his lifelong devotion to humanity.
JENNESSEL plans a centennial and international exposition in Nashville to celebrate 100 years of statehood in 1396. Five of twelve main buildings have been accepted and contracted for construction, due by next June. Remaining seven buildings and eight special edifices are being planned and scheduled for early construction. Lakes terraces and Administration building are finished and ready for occupancy.
Tukey notes 200 million acres of undeveloped forests in Venesta with rare woods like mahogany and satinwood. Exports focus on fine woods, coffee, hides, cocoa, and cattle. La Guayra to New York distance is distorted. coffee yields about $1 million yearly. Gold mined last year nears $1 million. mining potential underutilized. Venezuela buys $4 million in manufactured goods from the United States and $3 million from England. other figures cited.
The week in Washington covered pensions for Brig Gen Cogswell's widow with $75 monthly, House discussions on pension and bond measures, and Senate talks on finance silver and the Monroe doctrine. Hale urged Pacific cable to Hawaii, while a new baggage rule for bicycles and a free home bill progressed before adjournment to the acth.
The Democratic National Committee, in session in Washington, chose Chicago as the site for the national convention on July 7. The National Woman Suffrage Association schedules its 28th annual convention in Washington from January 23 to 28. Banking exchanges across the U S totaled 1 062 791 224 for the week ending the 17th, up from 1 235 652 555 the prior week and 8 5 percent higher than the same week in 1895. US business failures for the week ended the 17th reached 412 versus 131 the prior week and 378 in the same period of 1895.
A collage of brief items: William Depue regains health after seven years. J P Morgan bond syndicate dissolved in New York. Keen Sutterlee Co leather firm fails for 4 million dragging four others with 400 thousand each. American Protective Tariff League elects Bliss as president and Wakeman as secretary in New York. Perkins & Welsh sugar firm fails for 500 thousand. Westinghouse Electric workers in Pittsburgh strike over wage cuts. Seidenberg Stieffel cigar house fails for 275 thousand. N B Smithers ex secretary of state dies in Dover at 78. Ex President Harrison to wed Mary Lord Dimmick after Lent in New York. Mrs Dimmick is Harrison's niece. Cartoonist Bernard Gillam dies at 38 in Counjoharie. Matthew Brady pioneer photographer dies at 73 in New York. cowboy pianist Col A O Babe dies at 39 in Randolph New York.
In Burlington Iowa Thomas Yost 65 divorced quickly married widow Mrs William Trost after securing a license. Nashville Indiana fire devastates major businesses. Chicago firm Kahn Schoenbrun & Co fails for 300000. Irish American Bank Minneapolis closes. Francis Marion Drake becomes Iowa governor. Writer Martha Holden Amber dies in Chicago at 42. Oregon population 364762 up 13 percent since 1890 census. Ex Congressman Frank Lawler dies in Chicago at 54. A Flynn's Lick Tenn man murders Joseph Day and wife over hidden money. James Hansen and family buried in Oak Woods Chicago after gas asphyxiation.
Reports note 16 passengers injured in a Midland Terminal wreck at Victor Colorado, bank doors closed in Portsmouth North Dakota, seven laborers killed by cave in near Washington DC, and entire town fires in Oakland City Indiana and Chicago. Bishop Haygood dies at 37 in Oxford Georgia. 51 year old Robert Nixon dies in New Castle Indiana. Creek governor Sparthe drowned near Muskogee Indian Territory. Fire destroys Crescent City rice mills New Orleans. Cuban sale fears spark militia alert. duels claim two lives in Waldo Florida.
The steamship Cesgar of Barcelona sank following a collision with the German ship Nereus off Ramsgate, 19 crew members drowned. In Manitoba Premier Greenway's Liberal government was re elected with a large majority amid school issue debate. A government notice claimed 1,000 St John’s families lacked food fuel or clothing.
A flat denial from the war department in Washington dismisses Florida’s reported request to mobilize Florida troops at a moment’s notice. The item is part of a broad round of blurring wartime and political news including deaths, indictments, and legislative actions.
The Morgan led syndicate releases its members from gold pro rata commitments amid plans for a public loan. Morgan notes government aims to restore the gold reserve and signals continued support for sound currency while ready to help smaller investors.
Washington reports the national committee chose Chicago by a narrow margin on the 29th ballot. The contest divided free silver and hard money factions with St Louis close behind. The convention location reflects a middle west and east turnout.
Paris reports the death of Charles Floquet at noon Saturday. Former minister of the interior and president of the chamber of deputies, Floquet was born October 5 1828 at Saint Jean de Luz. He held a storied political career including elected posts from 1871 onward and a notable duel with General Boulanger in 1888.
Berlin marked the twenty fifth anniversary of the German empire with public ceremonies, church services, and decorations despite rain and fog. A Reichsanzeiger decree pardoned many civilian and lese majeste offenders, and an imperial order honoring William I was created. The emperor praised Bismarck and vowed to strengthen internal institutions while reaffirming peace. Stores closed and celebrations spread across major cities.
Washington confirms the American Red Cross will send Clara Horton and staff to Turkey to assist Armenians. The plan aligns with the original schedule despite no word from Constantinople and no anticipation of delays.
R G Dun & Co reports nine days of January show liabilities of 5.57 million, with 395 U S failures this week and 81 in Canada. Domestic trade is uneven, railroad earnings rise then fall, pig iron demand outpaces supply, and prices drift. Bradstreet notes some revival in iron steel and cereal exports with uneven regional results.
Des Moines reports the joint Republican caucus of the Iowa house and senate nominated William B Allison by acclamation to seek another term. The house packed with supporters gave Allison an ovation as he was introduced as the next president. The Democratic caucus nominated W I Babb of Mount Pleasant.
The executive committee of the national populist party selected St. Louis as the convention site, with July 22 set for the meeting after a day of sessions and last minute overtures to allied leagues. Gen. Harrison announces engagement to Mrs. Dimmick, to be wed after Lent. Foraker elected U S senator in Ohio with term starting March 4, 1897. Czar coronation set for Moscow in May with invitation to municipal bodies.
The editor promotes growing the earliest crops and offers Salzer's seeds as reliable, fast producers. Salzer's Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin invites readers to cut out the ad and mail 10 cents post for a sample of Harry Bird Radish and a catalog, highlighting Radish ready in 16 days and the company's extensive seed offerings.
On January 14 and 28 and February 11 and March 10 excursion tickets will be sold from northern cities to all points on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad across Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky. Round trip fare with thirty day return and southbound stop overs. Inquiries directed to C P Atmore or J K Ridgely per notice in the Somerville Journal.
A aphoristic quote attributed to Lord Clarendon or similar author notes pride resides in the heart. It argues outward appearances cannot replace inner virtue, asserting true pride sits within rather than in looks or attire.
The fragment lists items: Western farm land information from The Corn Belt monthly by Chicago Burlington and Quincy. free trial offer for Dr Kline's nerve restorer. a widow and comforter dialogue. Schiller Theater Chicago with plays Fair Virginia and The Wife. Florida Limited train schedule from Cincinnati to Jacksonville. a Detroit Tribune humor quote.
Janith Frederick Bancroft appears as the Prince of Magicians at McVickers Theater in Chicago with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. The ad features miscellaneous quotes and testimonials for products and authors, typical of late 19th century entertainment pages.
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