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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
2
Howard House Tavern Closes in New York City History
The famous Howard house tavern in New York City, linked to the Revolutionary War and once a stopping place for Sir William Howe, has closed. It is said the free lunch began there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard House
New York City
Willian Howe
Lipton Plans Third Shamrock For 1903 America’s Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton persists after two failures and announces a new Shamrock yacht, the third of the name, to contest the America’s Cup in 1903. He remains undeterred by prior defeats, hoping the third attempt brings victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
Earthquake Shocks Hit Mexico Harder Than Earlier
The tremors in Mexico are described as more serious than any in years. Much of the country lies in an earthquake zone, but overall damage to population and property remains small compared with total exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Railroad to Install Telephone System Supplant Telegraph
Announcement notes the railroad company will install a telephone network along its line replacing telegraph use. Growing adaptability of the telephone and wireless telegraph experiments suggest a major 19th century invention may be overtaken by new innovations in the coming years.
Cairo to Mecca Trolley Idea Attracts European Interest
The proposed Cairo to Mount Sinai route with a branch to Damascus and a Mecca connection could yield huge profits if Mohammedan pilgrims favor the new line, though it appears to meet slow uptake in Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Mount Sinai
Mecca
Damascus
Europe
Asia
General James H. Wilson Undertakes Coronation Role
Gen James H Wilson named as a representative at King Edward coronation. He rose from second lieutenant to major general of volunteers and brevet major general of regulars in the Civil War. He fought at Antietam Vicksburg Chattanooga and the Wilderness and led the Third Brigade of Sheridan's cavalry in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wilson
Edward
Antietam
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Wilderness
Wilson
Sheridan
Recipe touted to prevent smallpox by Atchison health officer
Dr C F Howe of Atchison Kansas endorses a simple preventive drink for smallpox a tablespoon of pure cider vinegar in half a cup of water four times daily He also claims that applying the mixture locally can ease itching and prevent pitting Valuable preservation of this paragraph could spare suffering and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Howe
Atchison, Kan
Railway rules favor American oil for lamps and signals
The Cas per railway management in Germany orders that American petroleum be used only for office lamps and signal lanterns, and then only if Russian oil fails to provide enough light. The policy mirrors a recent London railway ban on American oil except where smoke-free lighting is essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Germany
London
Transatlantic Passengers Use Wireless to Talk Across Ocean
Passengers aboard a North German Lloyd liner and a Cunard liner traveling from New York to Su- Tope could converse for three days mid Atlantic via wireless telegraphy. Ships acted as floating telegraph offices and constant shore-to-ship contact may soon be possible. Look out for the next big strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
New York
Atlantic
Liverpool
Insurance losses drain protection as fires hit firms
The country faces a shrinking insurance supply with many companies driven from the American field in the past year. One Philadelphia insurer with over 60 years of operation suspended business due to weakened capital from heavy fire losses, while a New York company with 66 years of history has withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Doctor Vann Seeks Bride as 94 Year Old Spinner of Marital Offers
Dr James Nicholas Vann of Goshen New York desires a young plump light blond wife who is musically inclined. He has been married 14 times and has 200+ offers from women across the country from Connecticut to Texas, though at 94 he will take time to choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nicholas Vann
Goshen
WN. Y
Vann
Connecticut
Texas
Fifty-Seventh Congress Debates Commerce and War Honors
Senate debates a proposed commerce department and seeks new markets or production limits. Teller criticizes Britain over Scheepers execution. Mason proposes a joint resolution to thank Admiral Schley for Santiago victory. Adjournment set for the 27th. House passes urgent deficiency bill. pension work continues. oleo tax bill discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Department of Commerce
United States
Senate
Teller
Scheepers
Mason
Congress
Schley
Santiago
Mr. Clark
Committee On Agriculture
United States Senate
Roosevelt refers Schley appeal to Navy Department
From Washington, President Roosevelt has referred Admiral Schley's appeal from the finding of the court of inquiry to the navy department. Democratic congressmen vote 90 to 17 to refrain from new party policy by caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Schley
Navy Department
Dole
Hawaii
Sam Parker
Army
Navy
New York
Congress
Illinois
Strong of Chicago wins U S bowling championship in Buffalo
In Buffalo Fred Strong of Chicago wins the bowling championship of the United States. Seven day exchange at leading clearing houses totals 2 225 599 076 down from 2 433 853 063 last week. US business failures in seven days end on 24th total 301 versus 334 prior week and 306 year ago. Dun's review notes retail trade expansion. New York coroner's jury finds New York Central railroad responsible for tunnel disaster. Steel draft head Sehwah predicts foreign trade to move to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred Strong
Chicago
United States
Dun
New York
New York Central Railroad
Sehwah
Union Mine Workers acquit officials in concealment charge
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers acquitted their officials of trying to conceal a shortage. President Mitchell and other national officers were reelected. Also noted are political nominations, a Turkish official claim, railroad pay talks, a Florida secretary’s death, a blacklisting ruling, a mine explosion, and other regional items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Brownlow
Tennessee
Congress
Washington
Miss Stone
Chicago
James J. Hill
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
St. Louis
Missouri
Ilinois
Take Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Turbin
John J. Gillette
Tammond
Supreme Court of
Indiana
John J. Crawford
Florida
Tallahassee
Ohio Supreme Court
Oska-toosa
Admiral Schley
Chicaco
Tate
McWinley
Vista
Cooper
Root
Chicago Drainage Board
Clarrison C. Ho- Dart
Milwaukee
Libby
Savannah Woman Acquitted in Husband Murder Trial
At Savannah Missouri Mrs Richardson was on trial for the murder of her husband and has been acquitted, marking a surprising jury decision in a high profile local case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
British syndicate buys 90 percent of Cuban tobacco
London reports claim a British syndicate controls most of Cuba's tobacco market while experiments in electricity show promise for treating consumption. Parliament discusses Boer peace talks. Kitchener to enlist 1500 Boers. Taft says Philippine army could drop to 15000 in a year. Monastery fire on Mount Athos kills one, injures others. Kroger likely to tour America in April. Canadian Pacific road improvements valued at 20 million pounds approved. Viljoen captured near Lydenburg. Ransom paid for Miss Stone. Emperor’s family and German officials greet the Prince of Wales amid chilly Berlin mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
London
Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Manila
Gov. Taft
United States
St. Paul Monastery
Mount Athos
Greece
Brussels
Kroger
Dominion
Viljoen
Lydenburg
Miss Stone
Prince of Wales
Berlin
Senate Debate Over Army Officers Right To Criticize
In the Senate an animated dispute arose over whether army officers may criticize conduct in the Philippines. Gen Wheaton faced sharp censure for Manila dispatch remarks. Adjourned until Wednesday. A London correspondent asserts England blocked European intervention in the Spanish war. News of accidents and crimes include a streetcar collision injuring twelve, a double murder suicide in Chicago, a fatal tunnel explosion, and arrests in St Louis for bribery in street railway legislation. The mine workers vote to levy dues to end strikes quickly. Governor McLean of Connecticut may succeed Secretary Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Philippines
Wheaton
Manila
General Land Office
Washington
London
England
Pioneer Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago Avenue
Chicago
Harry J. Ziegler
Lancaster
Wellington Hotel
Park Avenue
New York Rapid Transit
Murray Till
St. Louis
Minor News Items Snapshot From The Nation
The bulleted items cover pageantry and politics abroad and at home. King Victor Emmanuel grants honors to Marconi, Mrs. McKinley objects to a Canton hotel name, Spanish leaders fear Alfonso’s looming coronation, Carnegie funds libraries, trade shifts in iron and steel, Washburn named Minnesota state entomologist, a New York couple inherit from a good deed, a Fort Wayne contempt case, a divorce suit and a fortune dying in New York, cod yields up ten years, Sunshine author’s original dies, timber arrests in Oklahoma, Koch cattle disease challenge, Grant granddaughter Vivien Sartoris withdraws from society to pursue arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Victor Emmanuel
Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus
Marconi
McKinley
Canton
Alfonso
Andrew Carnegie
England
M. L. Washburn
Oregon State University
Otto Lugger
Minnesota
Herbert Brecknese
Fort Wayne
Ind
Tie
Peter Quinn
Maine
New Jersey
Susan Porter
Sunshine
Mary I. Molmes
Kentucky
Tempest
Versailles
Noble County
Oklahoma
G D. Barney
Brooklyn
Koch
Vivian Sartoris
U.S. Grant
Deadly explosion hits Murray Hill area in New York
A massive blast at the Park Avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit tunnel near Murray Hill killed six people and injured about a hundred. The explosion damaged the Murray Hill hotel, Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, Grand Union, and Grand Central station, with debris raining across several blocks. Names include Cyrus Adams, James Carr, Lawrence Hine, J Roderick Robinson, Ralph Thompson, and Thomas Tubbs. Roderick Robertson, a Canadian executive, was also killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parke Avenue
Murray Hill Hotel
Manhattan Eye and Car Hospital
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Railroad
Cyrus Adams
Murray Huh Hotel
James Carr
Lawrence Hine
Ansonia
Conn
J. Roderick Robinson
Nelson
B. C
Ralph Thompson
Thomas Tubbs
Ira A. Shaler
J. Roderick Robertson
Murray Hill
Canada
British Columbia Gold Vields Company, Limited
Madison Avenue
Park Avenue
Rapid Transit
Manhattan
Grand Union
Manhattan Hospital
Grand Central Station
Schley Chicago Welcome Fete Amid Explosive Tragedy
About 20 000 Chicagoans welcomed Rear Admiral Schley with cheers and banquets after his arrival and a grand reception. Separately, an explosion caused extensive damage and at least one fatality as investigations consider causes from fire, electrical spark, tunnel blast, or trolley conduit gas. Arrests were made for homicide while officials praised Schley as a careful engineer and hero of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auditorium
William Tubbs
Ira A. Shaler
Park Avenue
John Bracken
Martin McGrath
William Barclay Parsons
Rapid Transit Commission
Shaler
The Cold Wave Grips Midwest and Great Lakes
The region endures a severe cold snap with Des Moines at 16 below and statewide around two degrees colder. Kansas and Missouri report 10 to 17 below, Clinton dropping 49 degrees in 12 hours. Descriptions note infrastructure strain, delayed trains, and widespread hardship. Chicago foresees continued cold and travel delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Houghton County Street Railway
Keweenaw Peninsula
Eagle River
Des Moines
Government Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Kansas City
Clinton
Lawrence
Kan
Abilene
Topeka
Kansas
Chicago
Cox
Liberals Claim Victories In Colombian Civil War
Dispatches from Curacao report liberal Gen Soto’s forces defeated conservatives under Gen Franjaver and Jesuit Padre Espana near La Cruz, with Espana killed and arms and cannon seized. Additional liberal success at Usme and a southern advance into Antioquia, capturing Salamina. Romolina also taken by a liberal faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Modesto Garces
Liberal Party of Colombia
Curacao
Soto
Franjaver
Padre Espana
la Cruz
Bogota
Usme
Garces
Folosa
Cauca
Tolima
Department
Antioquia
Salamina
Liberals
Romolina
Magdalina River
Barranquilla
Liberal
Fatal Fire in Mobile Destroys Property and Claims Lives
A Saturday morning blaze in Mobile’s wholesale district caused over 300000 dollars in damage. Richard H Vidmer a leading society man of Mobile and Bat Thomas from New Orleans died aiding firefighters. Three firemen were injured two slightly and one badly. Vidmer a prominent Hoo-Hoo member and former Alabama vice regent snark perished with Thomas as walls collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Richard H. Vidmer
Bat Thomas
New Orleans
Vidmer
Thomas
Snark
Alabama
Miscellaneous Observations From Everyday Life
A collection of curious notes covers topics from cocoanut profits and swift swallows to Geronimo and watermelon culture. It notes naval officer losses by resignation retirement and death, air powered riveters, and pressurized air in Pullman cars. Since October 1 1897 the congressional library has averaged 2200 visitors daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
Congressional Library
California Voters Behind Bryan In Exclusion Debate
Hearings on the Chinese exclusion law reveal that California’s electoral vote might have gone to Bryan if the coast had misunderstood the 1896 stance. FE J Liverwash testifies supporting exclusion and helped prep the Kaiser plan. The report notes the political shift tied to a Republican administration and congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
McKinley
Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
The
House
Pacific Coast
Bryan
FE. J. Liverwash
San Francisco
Cal) Examiner
Kahn Hill
Church Tragedy in Chillicothe Details Fatal Churchyard Shooting
In Eagle Mills 15 miles east of Chillicothe Ohio Joseph Cox fatally shot Howard Ratcliffe after an alleged dispute over Ratcliffe’s sister. Cox, a school teacher, fled and was jailed in McArthur. The report also notes Kruger’s potential U.S. tour amid Boer propagan da efforts, contingent on his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Joseph Cox
Howard Rattcliff
Eagle Mills
Here
Cox
Ratcliffe
Miss Ratcliffe
McArthur
General Hamilton surprise attack near Ermelo returns 82 Boers captured
Gen. Bruce Hamilton led a night march to surprise a laager between Ermelo and Pethel in the Transvaal. The Loers fled in all directions and were pursued for miles. The expedition resulted in 82 Boers captured and the seizure of stores with small casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoers
Pretoria
Bruce Hamilton
Ermelo
Pethel
Transvaal
Loers
The King of Sweden Named Most Learned Man in Europe
The king of Sweden is praised as Europe’s wisest, fluent in seven languages and able to write to China's emperor in Chinese. Mrs Anna Conover, once an American actress, is listed for the Legion of Honor decoration for campaigns against cruelty to Paris cab horses. Gen William A Palmer donates 100 acres and $50000 to establish a Colorado Springs sanitarium. John S Sargent, the American painter in London, creates many portraits this winter including Wertheimer family and a notable trio of Hunter sisters. critics hail it as his master piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Europe
China
Anna Conover
Paris
Legion of Honor
William A. Palmer
Colorado Springs
John S. Sargent
London
Wertheimer
Hunter
Wrong Number Sparks Domestic Firelight Debate
A telephone girl and a bill clerk discuss future life by the fire. He insists a wife should rise first to light the morning fires, while she gently signals she has the wrong number. The anecdote, from W. G. Jackson via the Salt Lake Herald, ends with playful interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Jackson
Salt Lake Herald
Mardi Gras Queen and Crescent Route Advertises Fast Trains
The notice promotes Queen and Crescent Route excursions to New Orleans during February 11th events. It touts two fast 24 hour trains daily from Cincinnati and describes the trip through the southern countryside as a holiday. Free printed matter is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Queen & Crescent
South
Cincinnati
Inearson
Time Passes With a Song at the Gathering
A host pleads for a quicker hour as the hostess agrees and announces Miss Howler will sing in about thirty minutes, drawing a nearby crowd into the anticipated entertainment at the social event.
Salzer Seed Co Expands Land for Potatoes
The John A Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin, led by President Henry A Salzer, has bought 21 000 more acres of prime potato land expanding their holdings. Sources say the purchase is intended for potatoes miles of potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salzer
Flora's Lovely Ring Sparks Sudden Plea in Chelsea Gazette
In the Chelsea Gazette a playful exchange centers on a ring described as a lady's ring. Horace anticipates the recipient’s delight as Flora reacts with surprise and affection, noting the sudden nature of the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Horace
Cure a Cold in One Day Says Laxative Bromo
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day and offers ATI druggists refunding money if no cure occurs. The product is priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATI
Birds and chatter in a cheery ad-lib tale
A雑 collage of brief quotes from Tit Bits and Chelsea Gazette notes lightheartedly on birds and social chatter. It includes a Minnesotan reader praising Piso's Cure as an effective cough remedy dated January 6, 1900, and a joke about Charlie’s marriage in a Chelsea Gazette exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Putnam Faceless Dyes Color Silk Wool or Cotton at Boiling
A brief Chicago Daily News aphorism notes that achieving even color for silk, wool, or cotton is as difficult as preserving reputation, which is described as a fragile bubble easily burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Chicago Daily News
Dear Mrs Pinkham Vege Compound Letter Preview
A reader writes Mrs. Pinkham about her dread of her menstrual period and mentions Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The message reflects a historical women’s health inquiry and reliance on patent medicines.
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