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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
5
The Express notes an estimated 60 million dollars will be spent on new railroads in the United States in 1898, the largest amount since 1893. Yale interrupts graduation with 21 uniformed volunteers enlisting for the flag. Honolulu emerges as a favored winter and summer resort with a moderate thermometer range.
The current war assessment claims vessels are far less likely to be hit on board American warships. It states odds are ten to one against a hit and one hundred to one that no damage results if hit.
The two Spanish fleets sunk at Manila and Santiago numbered 18 ships in all. They suffered over 2,800 killed, wounded or taken prisoner. The American Joss had one killed, eight wounded and no ships damaged. This stands as one of history’s most surprising facts.
Natural gas flows in several Caspian border provinces with wells that have burned for so long they are called eternal fires. Local lore links the flames to ancient traditions and enduring energy resources in the region.
Before the war Commodore Schley said the U S Navy gunners are unequaled in marksmanship and general service. The sea fights at Manila and Santiago prove the justice of his opinion.
Commodore John C. Watson served as Farragut's flag lieutenant from the capture of New Orleans to Mobile Bay. At Mobile Bay he helped lash Admiral Farragut to the Hartford rigging. He served worldwide and began at age nineteen.
Prof. C. C. Georgeson travels to Alaska as government representative to assess agricultural resources and conduct soil experiments. Congress earlier allocated 10,000 for the investigation.
The current administration will be remembered as the closing era of the nineteenth century witnessing the start and end of the Spanish American War the U S ascent as a world power Hawaii's annexation Cuba's liberation likely gains Puerto Rico and a new Philippine government formation.
Fighting Bob Evans from Iowa quips that General Blanco should send a flag of truce wrapped around a 12 inch shell from the battleship Iowa to Blanco in Havana. He insists the shell be sent as a strong reminder, not in a wheelbarrow.
The Congo river mouth to Stanley pool railway, 240 miles long, completed after eight years, opens vast interior Africa to modern trade. Above Stanley pool there are 10,000 miles of navigable waterways and 20,000,000 people live in the reachable territory.
The French ocean liner La Bourgogne sank in a major marine disaster, a rare event despite skilled crews and careful navigation, resulting in 565 deaths and marking one of the world’s most distressing wrecks.
5 S A Andree and companions Nils Strindberg and Knut Fraenkel soared from Dane's Island in the Eagle balloon on July 11, 1897 aiming for the north pole. A carrier pigeon later near Spitzbergen said they moved 145 miles north and 45 miles east, and no further word has come.
Reports from the front say the cruiser Brooklyn was struck 45 times in the running battle with Cervera at Santiago as Spanish fire focused on one vessel. The Iowa endured 31 hits, two with M inch armor piercing shells, yet remained in action.
The text recalls the Virginius massacre of 1873 during Cuba's Ten Years' War, noting its influence on U S naval actions against Spain. It references Captain Fry and companions killed by the nation that carried out the Virginius atrocity and ties the memory to Schley's fleet engagement with Cervera.
A broad survey of events from Washington to the South covers Spain's martial law signals, the fall of Santiago and the surrender of Toral, and Shafter's warning on casualty costs. Also reported are uprisings and conspiracies abroad, looting in Santiago, and a string of midwest and western accidents, crimes, and deaths.
The commissioner of internal revenue orders stamps on telegraphic messages. At war bond sale close total bids reach 1.3 billion dollars, about six and a half times the issue. Postmaster General predicts 1898 postal receipts at 100 million dollars, the department's record high.
The week ending the 15th saw U S clearing house totals reach 1 204 billion against 1 230 billion prior. Distress quotes show 215 business failures in the seven days ending the 15th versus 229 the prior week and 263 in the same period of 1897. In the National League weekly standings Cincinnati led with .654 and New York trailed Philadelphia among others. John H W Chapman of Chicago was reelected president at the Buffalo convention of the Baptist Young People's Union.
The report lists Democratic nominations in Michigan Indiana Illinois and Minnesota with several incumbents renominated and contested. In Owosso Michigan Edward McKidder killed his wife and himself amid domestic trouble. George Stone of San Francisco elected national president of the League of Republican Clubs in Omaha. A mob killed John Durrett in Coaling Alabama over racial tensions. Cudahy and Swift packing houses in Omaha faced a 3000 worker strike. Gen John S Williams former senator died at his Mt Sterling Kentucky home at 78.
Elizabeth Linton known as Mrs Lynn Linton, celebrated novelist, has died in London. The report notes the German emperor donated 10 000 marks to the Red Cross for wounded Spanish and American soldiers. The Cottage City arrives at Victoria B C with one million dollars in Klondike gold.
President McKinley issues a proclamation asserting United States military supremacy in eastern Cuba and pledging protection for the people and their property. The report covers war planning, battles, and naval actions including Dewey’s stance on German blockade conduct.
The city directory lists a St Paul Minnesota population of 100000. Gen Peter Tracy of Memphis is cousin to Dewey and uncle to Hobson. Cadet Roland S Gielow serves as bugler on the training ship New Hampshire. Edward Harris and family of Richmond Missouri report fourteen children seven sets of twine and all living. St Louis baseball club sold to Edward Becker. Alexander Gregg Belleville of St Louis remarries at 57 to a 15 year old girl. Judge John Candler of Atlanta loses feet in 1881 wreck and is named colonel. Mrs I N Barber of Mendota Minnesota dies by suicide while directing a summer art school. Colorado copper mines rename plants after wartime figures. Sigsbee cited. California drought halts placer mining until spring. Honolulu reports contract to lay cable to Japan. Governor McCord of Arizona takes indefinite leave to command territorial infantry. Annexation of Hawaii adds 53 vessels to American registry. Most steamers serve inter-island trade.
General Toral agrees to surrender his forces in eastern Cuba and to repatriate troops to Spain under American supervision. Officials outline the 5 000 square mile tract from Santiago to Sagua, including Guantanamo, Sagua de Panama and Baracoa, with a 125 000 population. Dispatches from Miles and Shafter confirm the terms and early administration, noting efforts to separate yellow fever patients and transport 25 000 troops to Spain.
A Barcelona dispatch reports panic as residents fear an American bombardment. Banks move specie inland, merchants send goods to safety, and many citizens depart. the Barcelona governor says government aid will not arrive. Cadiz braces for Commodore Watson's squadron with many leaving and mail steamers to Tangier set to cease next week.
George N. Spry prominent Northwest lawyer, aged 57, was struck and killed by a street car in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Born in Norwich New York, Civil War veteran, former Kansas assistant attorney, and longtime resident of Minneapolis for 23 years. He was a close friend of Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court.
Washington reports Santiago de Cuba has fallen to U S forces with Gen Shafter declaring the city under American control. The dispatch notes little sickness and no yellow fever, despite distress, and mentions 7000 rifles and 600000 cartridges turned in.
Two masked men held up a Frisco passenger train at Andover ten miles east of Wichita. A citizen who tried to warn the crew was shot and likely to die. Several hundred dollars were stolen from the express car, and the robbers fled across the prairie with a pursuing sheriff and posse following.
Skagway News editor Shipy reports from Victoria that the Dawson cleanup this year will exceed 19 million dollars, with about three quarters in the hands of the major trading companies.
The dispatch notes disarming and turning in of arms tomorrow including six inch guns and a saluting battery of bronze pieces. It reports Shafter approving Col Hecker’s bid plan to transport about 1 000 Spanish officers and 24 000 soldiers from Santiago to Cadiz with US army standard accommodations and rations. A brief note on yellow fever cases mentions 16 new instances, considered a good showing given the large force.
In Piqua Ohio on July 18 churches joined a union service at Calvary Baptist to mark Rev P M Weddels 50 years in ministry. Weddell, who has served in Pittsburgh Canton Wooster Dayton Troy and Piqua, has baptized 5000 converts and performed thousands of marriages. Also reported, in San Francisco H A Widemann lowered the 25 yard swimming record from 14 4 5 to 12 4 5 seconds and H F Brewer cut the amateur mile to 26 19 2 5. Brewer swam 76 laps largo.
In Chicago on July 13 Walver Sems perished with his brother Arthur while attempting a rescue at the Fifteenth Street lake. The brothers were pulled under by the panicked crowd and both drowned in the water incident.
The St Paul docked in San Francisco after a voyage from St Michaels bringing 176 passengers and an estimated $3,000,000 in gold dust nuggets and bank drafts. The largest single prospector, N S Picket, holds about $80,000 in gold.
The board of trustees for the Iowa Agricultural college at Ames accepted the resignation of Prof. J. L. Budd from the chair of horticulture after years of opposition from Iowa nurserymen over Russian fruit trees. He resigned to focus on his own horticultural interests.
George Alfred Pillsbury of Pillsbury & Co. and president of the Northwestern Bank dies in Minneapolis at age 82. He leaves a large fortune and past public bequests totaling over 500000. The report notes his prominence in the northwest.
A humorous anecdote from St. Louis Republic features a dignified woman in a city hospital who answers a nosy patient with wit. The curious woman asks about her operation and the dignified woman replies she has not been operated on yet. The exchange humorously implies a self reliance gained by attending to her own affairs.
Thousands suffer hay fever and asthma choose staycations or relocation due to cost and duties. The ad claims a constitutional treatment by Dr. Hayes in Buffalo, N Y cures by altering predisposition and removing the disease from the blood and nervous system with testimonials available.
An exchange notes a man naming a new invention described as a noiseless pandes hat claimed to revolutionize modern warfare and secure wealth, while another dismisses it as an old idea already used by women for centuries, from Chicago Evening News.
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria in court. He claims to originated the product with Chas H Fletcher signature on every wrapper and warns that only The Centaur Company, led by Fletcher, may use his name.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal quotes Maud fearing a duke’s claim of shared blood and raised talk of an Anglo American alliance. The exchange hints at social rank and lineage amidst political speculation.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes to cool swollen hot feet and ease tight shoes. It relieves swelling sweating blisters bunions and sore spots and makes walking comfortable. Trial package free and sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N.
The New York Journal quotes Mrs. O Flaherty assuring no fear for her son Dinny who is said to be serving on one of the protected cruisers. The dialogue highlights concern and pride amid wartime service.
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers comments on youth futures and everyday banter. The Detroit Journal observation notes caution while the Chicago Evening News and L. A. Bulletin share humorous turns on money and perception.
An advertising claim offers a fast cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises a refund if it fails. The note echoes a humorous officer remark attributed to Fliegende Blatter.
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