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Monticello Express

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Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

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German Biologist Suggests Brain Renews Every Two Months

A German biologist asserts the human brain renews itself on a two month cycle. The remark prompts consideration that in some cases avoiding duplication could be advantageous.

New Frontiers and a Stock Speculation Machine

A Victorian note hints at English explorers bringing a new race of savages to Formosa just as a solution to the Indian problem seems near. It also mentions a newly invented mathematical machine for stock speculation that claims to lack emotion and be smarter than the average person.

Formosa

Nebraska Law Limits Child Labor Age Requirements

The Nebraska legislature adopted a law restricting child labor for those under ten in factories or stores and requiring that those under fourteen attend school for at least 20 weeks per year to be eligible for work.

Nebraska

Paris Builds World Largest Music Box For 1990 Fair

Antonio Zuberti has completed the enormous music box after 15 years of work. The box, designed for the world’s fair of 1990, can perform every kind of concert music in a highly finished manner and will play any piece.

Paris Antonio Zuberti

Boomers Rush Colorado Ute Reservation Opening

The opening of the Ute Indian Reservation in Colorado drew a wild rush of boomers for the best claims. It promises to be among the last such land rushes as large tracts near completion. The tract just opened covers 636000 acres and is described as very rich and fertile.

Colorado

Lifesaving Service Reports Record Year of Disasters and Savings

Last year saw 767 disasters affecting 3,987 people with only 22 fatalities. Property valued at 7,368,095 was at risk, 6,588,355 of which was saved. The service achieved these results with 1,400,000 in expenditure.

Twain's Far Searing Pledge A Century of Silence

The passage notes Mark Twain, real name Samuel Clemens, proposing a book publication 100 years after his death. It suggests modern authors should adopt the practice to ease a long-suffering public, predicting widespread enthusiasm if 99 percent of writers followed suit.

Samuel IL. Clemens Mark Twain

Population rise noted in treasury report for April

The treasury's monthly money in circulation and population estimates place the United States population at 75,875,000 on May 1, up 158,000 in April and 545,000 for the first four months of the year. Projecting with new possessions, the census next year may near 85,000,000.

Treasury United States

Alabama Women Honor Annie Wheeler with Silver Set

The women of Alabama plan a silver service gift for Annie Wheeler, daughter of Gen. Fighting Joe Wheeler, in appreciation of her nursing service in Santiago fever hospitals and her request to the War Department to be sent to the Philippines as a nurse.

Alabama Annie Wheeler Joe” Wheeler Wheeler Santiago War Department Philippines

Swedish inventor unveils radi ator butter maker

A Swedish inventor introduces a device he calls a radi ator that makes butter from milk without churning. It uses the separator principle to remove cream, then converts it into butter, with pasteurizing, separating, and churning occurring in one machine.

Queen Victorias Eightieth Birthday and 1819 Births

The note recalls Queen Victoria turning eighty and marks 1819 as a year of notable births including John Ruskin and Julia Ward Howe. It asserts Victoria as the oldest reigning sovereign and highlights the Victorian era as prosperous and joyful in England's history.

Queen Victoria John Ruskin Julia Ward Howe Victoria England

Webb Family Claims Largest Kin Network in Cumberland

Jason Webb of Cumberland Sky leads what he calls the world’s largest family with 19 children 175 grandchildren and 100 great grandchildren. His late brother Niles Webb had over 400 descendants. Including extended relations the Cumberland Webbs total about 12000 people.

Jason Webb Cumberland, Sky Niles Webb Jason Webbs District of Cumberland

Walworth Family's War Service Through The Ages

The Walworths of New York City sent a son in every war since the founding stones. General Walworth fell at Buena Vista, another was disabled in the Civil War, and the Spanish American War era found Mrs Ellen Hardin Wahworth and her daughter Neubena left to carry on. The mother enlisted as a nurse and died of typhoid fever after serving throughout the war.

Walworth New York City Buena Vista Ellen Hardin Wahworth Neubena

Washington Jubilee Features and War Casualty Totals

National peace jubilee in Washington included a grand street pageant and presidential reception. War deaths listed: Cuba 1399, Porto Rico 287, Honolulu 45, Philippines 606, US 3872, total 6209. McKinley reportedly favoring submission of Filipino rebels with orders to Manila commissioners.

Spain Cuba Porto Rico Honolulu Philippines United States Washington Henry Fournier McKinley Manila

Notable Deaths and Disasters Across the Nation

Nashville coal and rail magnate E W Cole dies in New York. Cambria blast furnace explosion kills three and burns three. NY legislature adjourns after tax and Dewey celebration bills. Yale names Arthur Hadley president. Boston critic Ball and wife die by gas. Carriage travels 707 miles Cleveland to New York in under five days. NYC tenement fire leaves 100 families homeless. Wall street exchanges total 1 883 403 598 for week ending 26th. 142 US business failures in week. Kraenzlein sets 24 ft 4¼ in long jump record. Brooklyn parade marks Sunday School union 70th anniversary. Coney Island fire razes 200 buildings, $500 000 loss.

E. W. Cole Nashville Arthur Twining Hadley Yale University New Haven Conn Boston William T. W. Ball Cleveland New York City United States New York A.C. Kraenzlein Pennsylvania Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyn Sunday School Union Coney Island

Prohibition ticket nominated in Des Moines with Eaton as governor

Des Moines hosts a prohibition meeting nominating Rev. E L Eaton for governor, but Eaton declines. M W Atwood of Estherville is chosen. Other notes mention a Guthrie OK posse killing two outlaws, Alaska stamp mill, Kansas rain floods, Michigan beet sugar bounty, sawmill boiler explosion in Hinsdale Indiana, rail record in South Chicago, lynching near Aley Texas, deaths in Chicago and Montgomery Minnesota, Florida governor Harrison Reed dies, a Joplin mass murder suicide, Gen Wood reports calm Cuba interior, Democratic committee plans in St Louis, Admiral Schley reception in Denver, Staples Minn fire, Cuban troops gratuity distribution, and drownings near Bancroft Nebraska.

Towa Des Moines E. L. Eaton Iowa M. W. Atwood Estherville Sam Bill Martin Guthrie T. D. O. Mills Treadwell Douglass Island Alaska Fl Dorado Kan Michigan Henry Myers Hinsdale Ind Perry Morrison Kansas Chicago Illinois Steel Company James Humphries Aley Tex Lucinda Pratt Frank Glass Montgomery Minn Harrison Reed Florida Jacksonville J. E. Moss Joplin Gen. Wood Santiago Democratic National Committee St. Louis Denver Admiral Schley Staples Havana United States Bancroft Neb Peter Brers Jerome Pflamm Falls River Wis

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Life Term for Novak in Murray Murder

The Iowa Supreme Court confirms Frank A. Novak's life sentence in the murder of Edward Murray on February 2, 1897, at Walford. A tornado at Hastings, Nebraska, wrecked 20 houses and caused additional damage.

Supreme Court of Iowa Frank A. Novak Edward Murray Walford Hastings Neb

Foreign intelligence and global updates from 1900 era

Reports say Aguinaldo emissaries left Manila without surrender pledges while American commissioners expect them back soon to promise insurgent capitulation. Castelar dies in Barcelona at 77. fires in St John NB destroy 75 buildings. Rosa Bonheur dies at Fountainbleau. China troops mobilize as Italian warships reach Sanmun harbor. Hague arms talks show support for arbitration. Insurgents attack San Fernando and are repelled. Harrison arrives in Paris to meet Loubet. Admiral Dewey plans stopovers en route to New York around October 1.

Aguinaldo Leff Manila Emilio Castelar Republican Party of Spain Barcelona St. John N. B Rosa Bonheur Fountainbleau France China San Mun Hague San Fernando Benjamin Harrison Paris Loubet Admiral Dewey Navy Department United States New York

Aguinaldo believed dead amid conflicting reports

Spanish Manila papers claim Aguinaldo is dead with causes unclear suggesting either suicide or assassination. Other items note U S campaign intent during rainy season, tornadoes and wrecks, drownings in Alaska, fires, homicides, and a Dreyfus retrial, plus baseball league percentages.

Minor News Items About Public Figures And Projects

Gen Bermudez Reina former minister of war and Madrid governor is dead. Alaska military command shifts to Gen Sh after war department changes. Presbyterian assembly to meet next year in St Louis. Great Central Railway orders 20 locomotives from Baldwin Philadelphia. Blind Boone residing in Columbia Missouri. Capt James Slover of Monitor fame died at Easton Maryland. Helen Gould’s income highest among unmarried women, donates 100000 yearly to churches and charities. Kansas City architect William F Hackney commits suicide amid debt. Expedition under Prof Nathorst to Greenland sails from Helsingborg seeking Andree. San Francisco aims to erect 160000 monument for Navy deeds and Dewey victory. Kansas Gov Stanley to test conditional pardons for better prisoners. Lula B Randall 16 receives 27 monthly pension after Manila Bay death of father. Agriculture scientists to Alaska for resource study led by Coville and Merriam et al.

Bermudez Reina Madrid War Department Alaska Presbyterian General Assembly Minneapolis St. Louis Great Central Railroad of England Baldwin Works Philadelphia Boone Columbia James Slover Monitor Merrimac Hampton Roads Easton Helen Gould William F. Hackney Kansas City A. G. Nathorst Greenland Andree Helsingborg Sweden San Francisco Admiral Dewey Gov. Stanley Kansas Washington C. Hart Merriam Messrs. Fisher Stocks Coville

Peace Conference Delegations Form Three Committees

Chiefs of the delegations met at the House in the Woods to approve committee leadership for war and marine sections. The first committee names honorary presidents and vice presidents from Britain France Germany and others with Prof De Maartens as effective president. A second committee covers Red Cross Brussels conference with German Swiss Italian and Spanish leaders. A third committee lists honorary presidents and vice presidents from Italy Britain and Portugal with M Bourgeois as head of the French delegation. Security around Huis Ten Bosch tightens with orange admission cards and secret passwords.

the Hague Red Cross Brussels Gen. Thaulow S. Roth Prof von Stengel Gen. Zuccari Count Nigra Julian Pauncefote M. Bourgeois M. de Bille Baron d'Istournelles de Constant Count de Macedo Herr Mercy Signor Compili Zorn Huis Tén Bosch

Light Winter Wheat Crop Seen in Illinois and Nearby States

Chicago reports from merchants indicate the winter wheat crop in Illinois Indiana and Ohio will be the lightest since 1881 due to severe winter damage harsh spring weather and Hessian fly. Some view it as near total failure while others say farmers may only produce seed for next year.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Indiana Ohio

Fire on Coney Island destroys half a million in property

A major blaze in Coney Island New York on May 27 consumed about 20 acres of the summer resort area between the Bowery and the ocean. Some 200 buildings including theatres hotels and pavilions were lost leaving 3,500 people shelterless at one point and silencing 100 pianos used for merrymaking.

Coney Island New York the Bowery Bowery Ocean Tilyou Hygeia

Expedition sails to Greenland to search for Andree

The Nathorst expedition sails from Helsingborg Sweden to the northeast coast of Greenland to search for the missing aviator Andree and his companions. The voyage commenced on a Thursday with plans to locate the air expedition.

Andree Copenhagen A. G. Nathorst Greenland Vret Aueronaut Helsingborg Sweden

Queen Victoria's Eightieth Birthday Celebrated Abroad

Torrents of rain marked Victoria's eightieth birthday as Windsor townspeople and royal family joined church bells quieting to a serenade. The queen planted an oak sapling with the duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, while American ambassador Choate sent greetings and President McKinley extended formal felicitations from Washington.

London Queen Victoria Windsor Windsor Castle Kenneth Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Joseph H. Choate United States Chapel Royal St. James Palace Simla British India India Lord Curzon Kedleston William M'Kinley

Rosa Bonheur Dies Master Painter Of Animals

Rosa Bonheur died in Fontainebleau at 11 p m Thursday. Born 77 years ago to painter Raymond Bonheur she disproved limits on women’s genius. Her horse painting The Horse Fair is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and she studied animals by visiting Paris abattoirs disguised as a boy.

Fontainebleau France Rosa Bonheur Raymond Bonheur Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Paris Napoleon II

Sarhon commission arrives in Apia for Samoa inquiry

The Sarhon commission led by Bartlett Tripp with Baron Speck von Sternberg and C H Eliot arrived May 13 in Apia Samoa via Auckland. Its first sitting was May 16 and it conferred with Chief Justice William L Chambers. Deliberations not disclosed but reports say they will uphold Admiral Kautz's action.

Apia Samoa Auckland N. Z Sarhoan Bartlett Tripp United States Austria- Hungary Baron Speck von Sternberg Germany C. H. Eliot C. B Washington Great Britain William L. Chambers Kautz

Tragedy In Joplin Tent Ends In Five Deaths

In a southeast Joplin tent on Thursday, J. E. Moss, his wife, an infant, a seven year old girl and nine year old boy were found dead. All heads except Moss show hammer blows. Moss had a bullet wound and a clasped revolver. He likely killed his family and then himself. motive unknown. The event is believed to have occurred Tuesday night as the family slept.

Joplin J. E. Moss Moss

A Successful Trip to New York by Auto

The automobile carriage carrying Alexander Winton and Mr. Shinks reached City Hall from Cleveland at 5 45 p m Friday. The mayor could not stay, so the message will be delivered this morning. They left Cleveland Monday at six, taking 4 days 11 hours 45 minutes to cover 707410 miles, two days faster than expected.

New York Alexander Winton Mr. Shinks City Hall Cleveland

National Baptist Convention Opens Women’s Mission Session

In San Francisco on May 25 the National Baptist convention opened with the Women’s Baptist Home Mission society session led by Mrs M E B Manning of Illinois. Mrs D Sunderland of California delivered the welcome address as a brief musical program followed by reports from secretaries of various committees.

San Francisco National Baptist Convention Women’s Baptist Home Mission Society M. EB. Manning Illinois D. Sunderland California

New York Legislature Adjourns After Tax Bill Passes

Albany May 26 The state legislature seated in special session Monday night adjourned sine die at 4 23 oclock Thursday after approving the amended franchise tax bill and a 75000 appropriation for Dewey's return. Governor Roosevelt is expected to sign the franchise tax bill today.

Albany N. Y Admiral Dewey Roosevelt

Democratic National Committee Meeting Deliberates Organization Work

St Louis on May 26 delegates discussed party organization for next year and preparations for the 1899 campaign. No policy planks or issues like anti trust or silver were decided. A Chicago meeting is planned for July 20 to set the fall rallying cry, with numerous state proxies present.

St. Louis Democratic National Committee Chicago Jones Henry D. Clayton Alabama Tomlinson Thomas C. McRae Arkansas T. J. O'Donnell Wilson Adair Colorado J. K. Ohl Clark Howell Georgia Alexander Troup Connecticut Thomas Gahan Ilinois John G. Shanklin Indiana C. A. Walsh Iowa J. G. Johnson Kansas Urey Woodson Kentucky W. B. Sullivan Mississippi W. J. Stone Missouri W. V. B. Thompson Nebraska Josephus Daniels North Carolina J. M. Guffy Pennsylvania J. M. Head Tennessee

President McKinley’s Westward Summer Tour Plans

Washington May 26 President McKinley will travel as far west this summer as St Paul and Minneapolis depending on circumstances. He aims to greet regiments returning from the Philippines in St Paul and to visit New England quietly with informal receptions at Holyoke and Springfield and calls on Smith College and Mount Holyoke. He will attend the G A R encampment in Philadelphia in September.

Washington McKinley G&t New England Holyoke Springfield Smith College Northampton Mount Holyoke South Hadley Philadelphia

Death of Spanish statesman Don Emilio Castelar

Spanish statesman Don Emilio Castelar dies in Murcia after a winter illness. Immediate cause is albuminuria. The queen regent and cabinet send condolences as his body is embalmed for a public funeral in Madrid.

Madrid Senor Emilio Castelar Senor Castelar Murcia Spain Chapelle Ardente Chamber of Deputies

Des Moines Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that Frank Novak was guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for the Walford fire death of Edward Murray on February 3, 1897. Novak, who had $27000 life insurance, disappeared after the blaze and was arrested July 12, 1897 in Klondike, then convicted on circumstantial and expert evidence.

Des Moines Supreme Court Frank Novak Walford Novak Edward Murray Murray Klondike

Bryan pleased with banquet sentiment in St Louis

Col. William J. Bryan, seen at Union Station, says in a signed Post-Dispatch statement the meeting reflected party sentiment. He notes the Chicago platform will be reaffirmed with new planks added to cover new questions including the trust issue as a major topic.

St. Louis William J. Bryan Union Station Post-Dispatch Bryan Chicago

Washington Jubilee Ends in Historic Peace Parade

A grand street pageant and patriotic addresses closed the national peace jubilee in Washington. The allegorical pageant traced epochs from Columbus to the Spanish American War. President McKinley and his cabinet reviewed the parade.

Washington Columbus Spain America McKinley

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Adopts Roberts Protest

The Cumberland Presbyterian church general assembly adjourned in Denver after approving a resolution opposing the seating of Utah Congressman elect B W Roberts. The gathering plans to meet again in Chattanooga in May 1900. Admiral Dewey announces plans to stop at several ports en route to the U S and to arrive in New York around October 1.

Denver Col General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Chattanooga Tenn B. WH. Roberts Utah

Big Four War Album Offered Free by Big Four Route

Big Four offers a Spanish American War panorama with 160 engravings from army photographs. It features heroes like Dewey and Roosevelt, scenes from Cuba and Manila, hospitals, and Rough Riders. Free by mail for 12 cents postage, with copies viewable at Big Four ticket offices. limited edition from Warren J Lynch in Cincinnati.

Neely Cuba Havana Manilla New Islands Dewey Charles Hingenown Charles Ring Wheeler Hobson Roosevelt Sampson Miles Schley Shafter Lee Canada Mexico Warren J, Lynch Cincinnati Ohio

Odd Sayings From The Chicago Post Quips

A collection of humorous old lines contrasts mules and geniuses. It notes dogs have their day and a man may forget to lift his hat for his wife, joking about mothers and old ladies. The piece ends with reflections on luck, wealth, and the inevitability of childhood illnesses.

Papa Willie Chicago Post

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad Promises 100 Reward

An 1870s advertisement offers a $100 reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. Endorsers include F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and wholesale druggists ver se Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo F. J. Cheney Truax Toedo O. Walding Kinnan & Marvin

Australian Cab Horse Holds Up Race Start

Under the blazing sun far east of Suez a field of horses waits as a stubborn starter and a quarrelsome horse collide. The Australian lightweight remains calm, insisting the horse cannot start until a door shuts, which he notes he does not have.

Suez Academy

Grain-O promoted as a coffee substitute for families

An advertisement touts Grain-O as a long-desired coffee substitute suitable for babies through seniors. It claims grain-based nutrition with no nerve upset or digestion effects, resembling the best coffee in taste and appearance and offered at a fair price.

Baby Grandma

Exasperating visitor prompts early dismissal request

Mrs Higgsley Clara is urged to send Mr Granley away sooner after a late night visit. The speaker laments his lingering presence and hints at an anticipated remark that never arrives despite the long evening.

Allen's Foot-Base Advertisement for Foot Care

Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your shoes. Allen's Foot-Base powder makes new shoes feel easy. Cures corns bunions swollen hot callous sore and sweating feet. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. 25c. Sample sent free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Yonkers Statesman Office Run Recalled In Conversation

A fragment from Yonkers Statesman recalls a political bid and personal recollections. The caller notes an earlier campaign attempt and includes satirical quotes and ad line snippets from period tabloids.

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