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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
2
Twenty thousand men are enlisted in the United States Navy and the number will reach 35 000 if the war continues. The figure highlights a growing naval manpower commitment amid ongoing hostilities.
A novelty exhibit at the Paris exposition will feature a monster horn nearly 300 feet in diameter at the large end and proportionately long in length. It is among the curiosities planned to attract visitors to the world fair with its remarkable scale.
The king of Siam reportedly gave an Italian artist the Grand Cross of the Siamese Crown and joked it would entitle him to marry 12 wives. Maria Christina of Spain, regent queen, is tall fair graceful and 40, keenly observant of European affairs and Spanish events.
Doctors agree cigarette smoking leads to most recent mili tiamen rejections for regular army entry. They suggest adding the cocktail habit and lack of exercise as factors. combined lifestyle issues would ruin a Sandow in six months.
The present generation has never witnessed such outpouring of patriotism as the war with Spain has evoked. National colors are more prolifically displayed in cities and towns, and the younger generation is deeply stirred by references to the country’s cause.
Miss Helen Gould’s gift of $100 000 to the government’s war fund motivates other individual contributions. Smaller gifts, though modest, testify to patriotic generosity and good faith, even as the government remains funded by broader support.
A 25 mile rail line from Chemtpo to Seoul in Corea is under construction by an American firm. The project secures the roadbed and equipment, beating British Russian and German bids. All materials, including a half mile steel bridge, originate in the United States.
The night before leaving Washington to command the Asiatic squadron Admiral Dewey was guest of honor at a dinner. Hostess and others expressed regret, while the commodore quipped that he would find work abroad and that he planned to capture Manila one day before breakfast.
The text argues that only the rolling stone makes progress not the one that stays idle. It extols energy and enterprise driving inventions, discoveries, commerce, science, art, and literature, asserting progress comes from action and mobility.
As Spain declares sulphur contraband of war the price climbs from 22 to 35 a ton with forecasts up to 100. The piece urges exploiting U S resources noting existing mines and overreliance on Sicily, calling the American product to the fore with the line there's millions in it.
The 1897 consular report at Queenstown shows only 33,000 Irish immigrants to the United States, about half of them returning visitors. The decline is attributed to improving conditions in Ireland, with new arrivals now including Italians Hungarians Poles and other Latin or Slav descendants.
Spanish papers report Cuba's six provinces totaling 1,762,000 with Havana 480,000 and Matanzas 300,000. White residents number 1,228,000. 490,000 are black or mixed race. 44,000 Chinese. Havana and Matanzas are the largest cities. Famine reportedly cut the population by about one third.
A week’s history across the union covers Senate action on war revenue measures and Lodge’s Hawaii annexation amendment. The House passes pension deficiency adjustments and a revenue bill amendment, while the Senate approves a second secretary of war salary. A sword of honor to Admiral Dewey and bronze medals for Asiatic squadron members are authorized. The night session adjourns with 283 pension bills approved.
Transport ships depart San Francisco with 2 500 men and supplies for a year. Madrid reports Cervera near Santiago de Cuba and Schley's squadron patrolling the bay entrance. Sampson’s ironclads near Havana ready to bomb the city and support the Cuba invasion. The president calls for 75 000 more volunteers bringing total forces to 280 000. Spain proposes joint protest against the Cuba blockade but receives no replies. Oregon reaches Key West to join active operations. Garcia envoys say 20 000 to 25 000 Cubans are in the field. Sampson’s fleet returns near Havana after scouting. In Manila, second and third detachments of troops ready to depart. Colson authorized to raise two Kentucky regiments. States respond to second volunteer call. McKinley Long Alger conference approves bombardment of Havana and Puerto Rico. Schley reports Cervera cornered at Santiago. Queen Regent urged to flee Spain amid revolution fears. Of 20 Spanish prizes in Key West harbor 21 condemned and to be disposed of. President nominates 28 brigadiers for the volunteer army. Tampa dispatches say 10 000 men sail for Cuba to meet insurgents. Blanco telegraphs Cervera at Santiago. Washington awaits details.
Negotiations to settle all controversies between the United States and Canada started at the State Department in Washington. Reports across the country indicate all lines of business are good with rising exports.
The leading clearing houses report week ended the 27th with total exchanges of 1 118 828 840 dollars, down from 1 325 691 871 the prior week, a 29.4 percent year over year rise noted for 1897. In the National League standings a spread of team percentages is listed, and Boston marks the birthday of Julia Ward Howe. A colliery near Pittsburgh floods, causing six miners to drown.
In Minnesota Fifth district Loren Fletcher is nominated for Congress for the fourth time by acclamation. Indiana First district Republicans renominate James M Siemenway. Twelfth Indiana district nominates Christian B Stemen. A mob lynches Dick Oliver in a white supremacist assault case. A duel in St Louis ends with the deaths of John G Ferguson and William M Smith over a romance. Illinois Republican league plans a Springfield convention on June 14.
A collapsed ice break in Alaska prompts a fatal hand car incident near Gillette Colorado. A mob executes Garfield King in Salisbury Maryland after alleged shooting. Fires devastate Iron Mountain Michigan and Dallas Texas losses reach 350000 with a man burned. Multiple hangings and drownings reported in Tennessee Ohio Texas California and Illinois.
By a fire damp explosion in a Belgian colliery near Mons, 13 miners die. A British steamer Mecca sinks after a sea collision. the captain and 52 others are drowned.
In the U S Senate the war revenue measure was debated and a motion to table the corporate tax amendment favored by the Democratic majority passed 41 to 27. News from Denver and Westminister Abbey with reports of battles, disasters, and political appointments fill the day.
16000 Americans in Germany include 2000 students. Washington wheat crop exceeds 20 million bushels. Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Wisconsin regatta set for Saratoga near June 30. Charles Allen sentenced 13 years for highway robbery in Missouri. Edward Miller, oldest railroad conductor, active on Pennsylvania’s Westchester division. Monument planned for Ensign Worth Bagley. Mercy Maria Gray dies in Oakland aged 180 leaving over 1 million for Baptist church. Callao gunboat captain shot for not firing. N W Taylor of Cleveland Paper dies at 75. Queen Victoria’s jubilee celebrations across England Scotland Wales Ireland. Japan’s heir to throne, 18, last male in 2600-year line. State Dept rejects indemnity for Hazleton riots victims. Robert Taylor 114, Ireland, receives Queen Victoria portrait. Dr Isaac Meserve becomes first native-born American in London Congregational pulpit.
Washington reports the Cuban invasion has begun with about 25 fast transports ready to carry up to 30,000 men from gulf ports. Gen Miles heads to Tampa to oversee operations while Schley blocks the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba. Multiple expeditions planned with insurgent support. Florida ports form a major embarkation base and Chickamauga holds reserves for rapid redeployments.
The article notes 578 commissioned officers who began as privates, and government expenditure of £15000 for the Whitehead torpedo secret. It states 700 in 1000 army members belong to the Church of England, about 12 Jews in service, and commission rules by rank. It mentions Duke of Roxburghe as a regimental officer and lists totals for regular troops and reserves totaling 641,252 with further breakdowns and a last year's grand total of 643,668.
The United States and France signed the first commercial agreement under Section III of the Dingley tariff law. Ambassadors Cambon and Kasson formalized a pact affecting meat products lard compounds and brandies wines while preventing champagne cuts. Rates rise June 1 with proclamations by both nations.
Fort Dodge Iowa May 31 ex governor Cyrus C Carpenter longtime state figure dies at home after two weeks illness. Born in Hartford PA 68 years ago he held posts from land office clerk to survey chief and state treasurer. He served in Civil War march to the sea, later congressman and postmaster under Harrison.
United States marshal captures Seminole Kinder Hargo in connection with the January burning deaths of Sampson and McGeisy near Newark I T. Hargo confesses to killing Mrs Laird. Government plans to prove the two Indians burned were innocent. About 200 men indicted for mob violence in the incident.
Prince Eui Wha of Corea returns to Seoul after a year in the United States to study English and evade assassins. The Turkish sultan grants his daughters lavish support, while Princess Naime marries amid a costly, courtly display. The Austrian emperor rejects gifts for his jubilee, urging charity instead. Princess Pauline of Württemberg remains her father’s constant companion as he enjoys rural life at the royal castle with Queen Charlotte.
Key West May 31 reports Spain's flying squadron and four cruisers are blockaded in Santiago harbor. Commodore Schley’s fleet is poised to strike, with reinforcement possible. Cervera’s choice to stand at Santiago is analyzed, with scouts having tracked Spanish movements for days and a potential battle to follow within days.
Do not eat very acid fruit with farinaceous food unless you have a very good digestion. Oranges lemons and limes affect the complexion and are especially good before breakfast. Ripe peaches are easily digested and fattening. Strawberries contain more iron than any other fruit and enrich the blood. San Juan harbor is one of the best in the West Indies.
A fragment from Spare Moments portrays a small boy afraid to enter while parents argue about marriage. The scene shifts to a noisy household with a father figure scolded as a mother argues, creating a tense domestic moment.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful swollen nerves and stings from corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating callouses hot tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c Trial size free address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY
Miss Wantknow asks why Cupid is favored by silversmiths and Miss Kpowall suggests cupidity as the motive. The exchange appears in Jewelers' Weekly reflecting playful commentary on jewelry design and marketing.
Promote farm opportunities with outdoor work most of the year and self-foraging stock. Promoters urge readers to contact P. Sid Jones in Birmingham or Dr. R. B. Crawford in Chicago and offer first and third Tuesday rail excursions from Louisville & Nashville for two dollars above fare.
A Cleveland Leader snippet notes a humorously conflicting exchange about ham and pork in Havana. The line hints at cultural food expectations with a wry comment on what counts as pork in a sandwich.
The Omaha Exposition of 1898 surpasses the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876 and ranks just below the World's Fair in Chicago in national importance. All Trans Misssissippi states show interest while Eastern visitors are invited to Omaha from June through October. Mail requests for an illustrated folder with a 2 cent stamp to Geo H Weafford Chicago.
In a pointed exchange, Uncle Rube complains Cap'n Jones insulted him by calling him a Black person. The dialogue reveals tension over race and identity in a stylized, humorous retort.
A Cumminsville Sage remark quoted by the Cincinnati Enquirer states a man marries for love and a woman loves a man to marry him. The aphorism reflects local sentiment on romance and marriage.
The note reflects Clara's hesitation toward engagement and marriage plans, with a skeptical stance from a companion. It suggests ongoing inner conflict about committing to a formal union.
McVicker's Theater in Chicago reports an historic stretch for Shenandoah with audiences booking seats four weeks ahead. Quips from Brooklyn Life and Chicago Record punctuate the era while ads promote medicines like Laxative Bromo Quinine and Piso's Cure for Consumption cited by doctors.
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