30 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
1
The piece mocks the new woman and college graduates in congress, notes half the congress are college grads, and critiques university life including sports and yells. It cites 1895 rail foreclosures totaling miles and debts, calls 1896 the last leap year of the 19th century, and mentions a cautionary tale about Cora Belle Fellows and an Indigenous husband.
Andrew Carnegie announced a $50,000 yearly gift for embellishing the Pittsburgh museums and the Carnegie art gallery. The grant requires that two or more American artist pictures be purchased each year.
A library student in Paris wears a muzzle while handling old volumes at the national library. Officials say the mask guards against inhaling book microbes rather than guarding against bite risk. The piece links the gag to broader gem theory ideas behind curious modern practices.
The article surveys global and American gains and misfortunes, noting the Yellow River as a sorrowful symbol, US wealth surpassing peers, Roentgen’s bone imaging breakthroughs, the promise of electric propulsion in canals, and Tesla’s claimed mechanical vibration cures. It also covers lightning energy studies, Negro agricultural roles, Alaska gold discoveries, and the British claim on Forty Mile Creek.
A week in Washington covers Senate actions on Armenian troubles veto powers and a national reserve, with Wolcott opposing a Davis Monroe Doctrine resolution. House activity is light though pensions advance and a Missouri river bridges bill gains favorable status. Obituaries note George Ryerson, 72, former Lower California governor, and Hiram Lester, aged 129, in McDonough Georgia.
Receipts for six months total 76 507 522 dollars, down 5 040 198 from 1894 95. The president and Mrs. Cleveland held their annual congressional reception. Silver conference in Washington plans a national ticket with a St Louis meeting on July 22 for both silver and populist conventions. US business failures fall to 373 in week ending 24, from 412 prior week and 363 a year ago. 15th annual American Forestry Association meet opened in Washington to protect 17 564 800 acres of public forest lands. Clearing house exchanges total 979 967 447 for the week ending 24, down from 1 062 791 924. John Tyler dies in Washington at 76. Treasury probe into State Department accounts reports a 61 000 dollar deficiency.
Miss Clara Barton president of the American Red Cross sails from New York on the steamship New York for Constantinople to seek permission to enter Armenia and provide relief to the needy. Also reported are a Germantown gas death of an elderly couple, a Saratoga race association decision, a big $500000 assignment in New York, Betsy Moody’s death, a lost schooner Falcon, gold coinage totals, a fatal ax incident in New York, and deaths of Phillip Ripley and John D. Lawson in New York.
Obituary notes Joseph H. Neaton 80 died in Portland after a long career as major general and brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Fire in St. Louis destroyed Aloe & Co. building with $200,000 loss. five firefighters perished. Sioux City opened the Pacific Short Line bridge over the Missouri costing over $1,000,000. State conventions set by Prohibition in Sau Claire May 13–14. Boiler explosion at South Charleston killed Engineer Trimble and Fireman Waters, injuring 11. Iowa legislature elected W. L. Allison US senator for fifth term. Daniel S. Core fatally shot John Dillon in Waukegan courtroom over fence dispute. Edward L. Burton, famed Iowa lawyer, died in Ottumwa at 65. A. J. McLaurin inaugurated Mississippi governor in Jackson. Ex-Congressman Oscar Turner died in Louisville aged 80. Augusty Chapin resigns as pastor in Omaha. noted as the world’s only woman doctor of divinity. In Pomona California, James Rogers aged 77 married Ida Nelson aged 14.
The Constantinople report says Russia and Turkey have formed an offensive and defensive alliance. In a mutiny near the Andrew Islands the crew killed Capt Brown Mate Herrman Uohlmann and a passenger aboard the American schooner Maria.
Mrs. Fanny Bacharach and Mrs. Bertha Einstein died of heart disease in Philadelphia. Milwaukee firm James MorgandsCo failed for 150000. Adams-Marseilles Manufacturing assigned with liabilities 200000. Green City fire devastated much of the business district. Lizzie Savage was shot and Thomas Burns killed himself in Kyle West Virginia. Wheelwright Co lumbermen failed for 200000. George W Baxter killed wife in Minneapolis then committed suicide. Drownings at Sewall West Virginia. Pittsburgh fire left two babies dead and mother dying. Gloucester schooner John W Bray reported lost. Welsh colliery explosion feared 55 deaths. Iowa murders near Jefferson. Chicago six day bicycle race. Senate oath for Utah's Cannon and Brown. Berlin treaty reforms debated in House.
Globe correspondent in Camito reports Gen. Gomez alive and plotting a bold attack on Havana. He praises Martinez Campos and warns Spain against brutal methods, noting Cuban prisoners and a large rebel forces while detailing recent engagements and Weyler’s voyage to Cuba.
About 30 000 spectators witnessed the assault on Fort Karnival in St Paul Minnesota with Borealis Rex entrenched and 1200 carnival club members in support. Ex Mayor Eustis of Minneapolis led the fire king’s forces, aided by Minnesota state university cadets. the attackers were defeated, followed by a grand fireworks display. J C Andrews of Stillwater won the skating jump title at nineteen feet five inches.
National Democratic Committee issues official call from Philadelphia for the 1896 convention. July 7 in Chicago set as the meeting place with representation based on state senatorial counts. EPA 1896 invitation invites conservative citizens to join in electing delegates to form a platform for economy and constitutional government.
The Senate passed a concurrent resolution urging European powers to fulfill pledges and protect Armenian Christians in the Ottoman Empire. Senator Custom described the massacres as an unparalleled slaughter and urged intervention, while others pressed for stronger measures and even U.S. naval protection if needed. The measure now goes to the House.
Terre Haute Ind Jan 24 Taubeneck and Rankin issued the call for a national convention at St Louis July 22 to adopt a platform and nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. Delegates are apportioned by state with totals listed from Alabama to Wyoming and Utah. State committees must promulgate the call and gather delegate names for credentials signed by convention officers.
Festmaster General Wilson issued a general order extending free delivery to include house to house collections in cities with mail service. Twenty five locations are named for in house box installation Portland Maine to Vicksburg Mississippi. The plan follows tests in St Louis and Washington and aims to aid carriers and expand routes. London and New York items accompany the brief notice.
Ad copy extols Salzer's vegetables and seeds as the fastest for early harvest. It urges sending 10 cents to the John A. Salter Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin for a sample Early Bird Radish and a catalog. Also mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Phillips Rock Island excursions for California travel.
The Corn Belt monthly paper by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad shares reliable Western farm land information. It discusses crops suited to western lands and farmer experiences. Subscriptions are 25 cents for one year, with food stamps accepted. Mail to The Corn Belt 209 Adams St Chicago.
Burlington Route offers personally conducted California excursions leaving Chicago Wednesdays. Through cars via Denver and Salt Lake with carpeted cars bedding toilets, etc. Pamphlet available from Excursion Manager T A Grady 211 Clark St Chicago. Sunshine all the way.
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