25 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
1
The Express notes letters writers complain stamps do not stick well, comparing to New Year resolutions. Junius Simon advocates intellectual work as a way to a hale old age, a view that may comfort some readers.
A brief note reports piano production rising to three hundred units daily. A commentary links higher asylum populations to the trend. A mock remark compares Mrs Oscar Wilde’s dress to an animated lamp shade. A wry line muses that certain novel conversations would make a man a remarkable creature.
A quirky note describes a prune berry and its odd effect on a boarding house convict. The piece blends natural imagery with surreal aversion to vacuum and sugar soaked leather, creating a whimsical, philosophical vignette.
M J Curtis plans to settle in Texas and run a hotel and an opera house after a period of mixed success and near catastrophe. He aims to establish a new business venture in a different state, leveraging past experiences as part of his move.
Edward Dunsan once a noted evangelist and author of There's a Light in the Window for Thee Brother died recently in Coffeyville jail Iran where he had applied for lodgings as a tramp.
Thras plans a four year program to grow tobacco, testing soil and climate suitability for high quality leaf. Trials indicate favorable conditions for the crop's better grades.
Maniall estimates a breakdown of U S wealth including land valued at 12.509 billion dollars, cattle 5.5 billion, houses 14.2 billion, furniture 7.2 billion, railroads 10 billion, and shipping 0.8 billion, totaling wealth per inhabitant around 1 050 dollars.
Cuantel RipaBock, who voyaged to the Pacific coast in 1824 and married a Mexican rancher’s daughter, gaining the land now part of San Francisco, has been admitted to the city poorhouse. He is 91.
A new secret society named the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur has joined existing groups. It is described as a purely benevolent organization inspired by Lew Wallace's religious novel. The article notes wide interest in the religious and literary world.
An eastern paper recounts a Carmel Maine sleighride incident where a girl fell out and the suitor rode on, then a Jackson Tennessee court convicts Rev. Frederick Howard on twenty two counts for bogus European claim agency fraud that cheated Americans out of thousands.
In Amsterdam Holland the court of appeals ruled that kissing a stranger in public cannot be an offense, describing it as a warm mark of sympathy. The remark about the act shows the judges’ light tone on a serious topic.
A stark editorial urging courts to treat “didn’t know it was loaded” as a factor in murder cases. The writer argues that misdepictions of ignorance excuse violence and calls for stricter punishment to prevent further deaths. He critiques humor surrounding accidental shootings and appeals for consistent intent-based judgments.
The fair features a 49ers miners camp, a wild animal and sea lion display, a large Ferris-like wheel, a descent into a gold mine, and a Pacific diver called a shark-hunter from Lilinoikalani region. A Kanaka diver and companion will perform daily lake dives and aquatic sports, with major emphasis on wealth from state mines fields and orchards.
The article explains that China lacks a government postal service and relies on private letter shops to transport letters and packages. About 200 shops operate in Shanghai insuring and registering items with charges based on distance, and workers solicit customers. Foreign letters exit via respective consular postal systems.
A Saverin paper reports the German emperor spent over 80 000 marks on a post accession trip to Italy and Austria. A trunk carried by a privy counselor contained jewels including 60 diamond rings 150 decorations 50 scarabins 30 necklaces with pendants six sabers and many gold items plus 3 large framed portraits and 100 gold watches.
A condensed weekly summary of legislative actions and notable events. It notes senate and house debates on tariff and federal election measures, resignations, election law repeal attempts, and voting outcomes. Also lists disasters and crimes from Jan dates across states, including executions, lynchings, and notable public notices.
Secretary Carlisle circulated proposals for 50 000 000 five percent bonds redeemable in coin after ten years. National banknote circulation fell from 209 500 000 to 20 500 000 amid money stringency. US business failures numbered 407 in the latest week, down from 484 and 290 in prior periods. Bounty payments for sugar cost 158 486. Clearing houses reported weekly exchanges of 92 s, 24, 925, 525 against 1,006,1$1,451 prior week, a year over year drop of 56.8 percent.
Report notes Catherine Patton a 108 year old colored woman found by destitute seekers in New York City with her two daughters aged 14 and 70 on the verge of starvation.
Ex congressman Forney dies at his Jacksonville Alabama home. W J Tachanan of Iowa named minister to Argentina. John A Gear declared US senator for Iowa. A boy in Muncie Indiana dies after swallowing an insect. Train robbers in Centralia Illinois sentenced to twenty years. Minnesota party chair resigns amid appointment delays. Missouri train robberies yield about 100000 dollars. Cuames Cent and Milton Bond fatally shoot each other after a duel in Sullivan Illinois. Sheriff and desperadoes killed attempting arrest in Princeton West Virginia. Trurst on of Hawaii says queen restoration is not possible in Omaha interview. Fifty negro families plan Liberia transportation via American Colonization Society. Chicago committee reports compulsory education a failure. Col John L Branch dies in Union Springs Alabama. National Farmers Alliance denounces J Sterling Morton in Chicago. Thomas Bennett sentenced for stealing two cigars to six years in Mascoutah Illinois.
A Chinese quake devastates 900 miles of territory with 200 dead. Brazilian warships bombard Nichtheroy batteries, 50 government troops killed. European disarmament talks, Palestine colonization policy, and fishing losses near Bilboa reported.
PuMoss prases and tariff changes feature in Washington reports. Wheeler II Peckham nominated for associate justice as Florn blower’s rejection reaches the president. Hawaiian affairs message and bonds bill discussed while a Portland firm fails. Grain supplies and city news from Pleasanton and Indianapolis directory figures appear amid broader national events.
The House discussed the Wilson tariff amendments with proposals to cut furs for hatters to 10 percent, adjust condensed milk, widen free lists for coal lumber and marine engines, and delay free wool. Members argued over timing for wool, steel rails, and agricultural schedules, with clashes between Wilson supporters and Johnson steel rail opponents.
Washington January 24 The House moved the sugar schedule under a special order with amendments on bounty and free list. McRae proposed abolishing the bounty, Meiklejohn urged substituting current law, and Harter pressed a discriminating tax on all sugars. Vote outcomes favored the McRae amendment 135 to 69 while related proposals faltered.
Senor Romero reports from Mexico City that Col Lusane Ortis’s federal troops and armed citizens defeated Lujan's band near Arroyo del Manzano Chihuahua. Lujan and 26 other militants died. Ochow escaped with three men. horses saddles and ammunition captured. pursuit ongoing.
The text profiles several composers including Meyerbeer Be llini Benitoz Spon Mozart and Laypy. It notes Meyerbeer singing at two, piano at seven and mastery in Berlin, Be llini’s organ beginnings in Sicily, Benitoz’s guitar skill, Spon’s Mozart influence, Mozart’s delicate frame and features, and Laypy’s animal imitations in symphonies.
Frank Winter of Montana reports to John A Salter Seed Co La Crosse Wis that one bushel of Great Northern Oats, carefully tilled and irrigated, yielded 216 bushels and predicts 300 bushels next year. The note offers a sample package and seed catalogue if mailed with postage.
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