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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
Balloon House At Fort Myer For Army Balloon Tests
A balloon house is being built at Fort Myer near Washington as the government plans extensive experiments toward using balloons in warfare. The project aims to explore reconnaissance and warfare applications.
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Fort Myer
Washington
Kentucky Court of Appeals Upholds Contributory Negligence Rule
A Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling holds that a person who annoys a dog while it is eating and is bitten cannot recover damages due to contributory negligence. The decision clarifies fault rests with the claimant when provoked a priori.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals
American Publisher Moves to Acquire 25 South African War Books
A London based American publisher, soon after arrival, offered the rights to twenty five war books about the South African conflict, signaling a flood of new volumes forthcoming.
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London
Chinese Minister Clarifies Boxers Group Name
Mr. Wu Tung Fang, the Chinese minister, states the proper name for the Boxers is Yee Ho Chuan, a term meaning righteousness harmony and fists in Middle Kingdom speech. The remark links the uprising to a named organization and its intended meaning.
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Wu Tung Fang
Boxers
Middle Kingdom
Providence Rhode Islander Becomes Father of Forty First Child
A Providence paper notes a French-Canadian Rhode Islander awoke to learn he is the father of his forty first child. The remark questions why he would wish to wake up with such news in view.
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Providence
Kansas Towns Buzz Over Wind Blown Barn Tale
A rumor spreads across Kansas about a Hodgeman county wind that peeled away the barn’s lower story while the upper story held ten tons of hay aloft, a mysterious incident fueling speculation and fear.
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Kansas
Hodgeman County
Unknown method of suicide by electric current noted
A scientific paper highlights that despite electrical power’s deadly potential and use in executions there is no documented case of a deliberate self-inflicted death by electricity. The notion of being jolted from the earth in a fraction of a second is not appealing to someone who sees life as a failure.
Twelve Italian laborers found dead near Montgomery woods
A Montgomery dispatch reports 12 Italian laborers employed on a railroad project were found dead in nearby woods from poisoned meat. The camp cook noticed thefts from the kitchen and poisoned meat was left where the workers could reach it, killing all who ate it.
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Montgomery
Ala
Indians in New York State Hold Farms on Reservations
Four of the six reservations in New York are governed by chiefs in traditional fashion while the other two follow a government modeled closely after the United States. About 5400 pure blooded American Indians live on these reservations totaling 6000 acres. Most dress like white men and manage large, profitable farms.
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New York
United States
Barometric Postal Cards Foretell Weather In Italy
Postal cards used to predict weather are made in Italy. Each card shows a figure with an umbrella whose color blue signals fine weather violet signals doubt and rose signals rain due to cobalt coloring.
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Italy
Contested View of Sheridan Ride at Winchester Draws Fire
Iconoclasts challenge the link between Phil Sheridan’s famed ride and the Winchester victory arguing Union troops shifted the tide as Confederates retreated. The presence of veterans who fought with “Little Phil” sustains confidence in the historic narrative despite attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Sheridan
Winchester
Sherman
Phil
Shenandoah
Shift to smaller farms drives wheat-region immigration
Large immigrant inflow of farmers from older states to Minnesota and North Dakota breaks up former vast estates. Many tracts of 320 acres are now sold to actual farmers, with a few huge farms once ranging 15 000 to 20 000 acres. The trend implies smaller scale farming yields better economics, as modern machinery demands owner supervision.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Corn flood exhibit at Paris expo attracts foreign criticism
Foreign papers attack the American corn exhibit at the Paris exposition claiming maize is unhealthy. Italian findings show diseased moldy seed corn caused the illness, stored damp and unfit for seed or food. Italy faces widespread hunger where corn could aid many needy.
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Italy
Adjourning Fifty-Sixth Congress Ends After Bitter Debate
The Fifty-sixth Congress adjourned after a contentious dispute over ocean surveys. The first session lasted 137 days with 12,152 bills introduced, 1,215 passed public acts, and 283 private acts. Appropriations total 709,729,476 dollars, including 137,247,155 for the Spanish war.
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Senate
House
Navy
Coast Survey
Congress
President Reappoints John G Brady Alaska Governor
President Brady named governor of Alaska as figures claim the US spends a million dollars daily on articles from island possessions. The president stays in Washington beyond the Republican convention while cabinet chooses to protect Americans in China without forming entangling alliances with other powers.
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John G. Brady
Alaska
United States
Washington
China
Week’s securities totals rise and city cases of tragedy
The week ended data show $1,655,695,172 in exchanges, up from $1,333,170,087, with a 0.6 percent drop versus 1899. Business failures reached 206, against 160 prior week and 159 in 1899. Baseball league percentages list Philadelphia leading at .641 and New York at .375. Mayor Van Wyck disclosed owning stock in New York ice trust. A collision on the Oak Island Beach electric road near Warwick RI killed four and injured 25. Paul Gibier, founder of the Pasteur Institute, died in Suffern NY. Four Sheridan children drowned in a separate incident.
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Laxling Clearing Houses
United States
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
van Wyck
Ice Trust
Oakland Beach
Warwick
K. I
National Democratic Committee to meet in Indianapolis
July 25 will see the national democratic committee gather in Indianapolis amid political activity. News items recount a string of accidents and tragedies across the nation from rail mishaps near Oswego to drownings in Tacoma and flood and hail damage in the Midwest and South.
Cyclone Causes Farm Damage Near Charlotte Mich
A cyclone east of Charlotte Michigan caused extensive farm property damage and killed many head of livestock. In a separate incident unknown thieves stole eight bronze howitzers from Chickamauga National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte, Mich
Chickamauga National Park
Filipinos Leader Captured Near Manila
Dispatches report Gen Pio de Pilar captured near Manila after fighting. American missionaries in Peking appeal to President McKinley for protection as Boxers massacre native Christians. Boers threaten Laings Nek while Roberts’ line is cut. Global tremors devastate Cubana Cumanacoa and Cariaco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pio de Pilar
Manila
Peking
McKinley
Buller
China
Tung-Chan
Philippine Islands
Lord Roberts
Roodeval
Kroonstad
Orange River
London
Manchuria
Tien-tsin
Tung
Prince Tuan
Foreign Office
Prince Ching
Shanghai
China's empress dowager ousted proposal and global unrest
Reports say China's young emperor seeks foreign powers to remove the empress dowager and form a joint protectorate. Russia acts solo with Marines landed and British forces under Admiral's orders. tensions rise as global events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Admiral Kempif
Manila
Russia
London
Belle Boyd
Kilbourn
Wis
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Northwestern
Des Moines
Gertrude Roch
Allentown
Niagara Falls
Otis
Meliiley
Bernard Morris
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wisconsin
George W.l’eck
Milwaukee
Congress
Roodeval
Nacadodorp
Transvaal
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Stzon
Pam
West Newfield
St. Louis
Minor News Items Snapshot of Global Curiosities
Munster Germany high school age 1100. ancient New Mexico ruins predate Egypt. Dewey recalls early pressure to seek presidential nomination. U S rail mileage 200000. wagon roads under 20000 miles. Germany opposes Britain annexation of South African republics. Several states declare Jefferson Davis birthday a legal holiday. Odds of college attendance vary by country. Terlin youths turn to drugs to dodge service. American women own substantial bank stock. China's Canton to Hankow railroad 14600 miles, built with American capital. Wing disputes Methodists on amusements. Gladstone statue planned in Athens. Americans active unveiling Rochambeau monument at Vendome. Luis Jackson notes westward site inquiries from eastern manufacturers. Baltimore park rules ban autos in public parks. Charlotte Crabtree donates 500 for actors home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munster
Germany
New Mexico
Dewey
United States
Great Britain
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Colege
Scotland
England
Terlin
China
Canton
Hankow
Charles S&s Wing
Brooklyn
New York
William S. Gladstone
Athens
Zappeion
Vendome
France
Rochambeau
Luis Jackson
St. Paul Road
Park Board of Baltimore
Charlotte Crabtree
Lotta
Chinese Crisis Expands as Foreign Forces Move Toward Peking
Secretary Long orders 100 Marines from Manila to aid the embattled capital while Admiral Kempff reports a serious situation. British and international forces push toward Lang-long and Peking as Huang Hsu appeals to Western powers. Conflicting telegrams describe chaos, uprisings, and troop movements across China, with evacuation and safety concerns for foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Manila
Washington
Navy Department
Kempff
Tong Ku
Secretary of Navy
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Lang-long
P’cking
London
Shanghai
ien-Tsin
Yang-tse
China
Nankin
Wu Chang Fu
Yunnan
Wuchong
Huang Hsu
Ile
Peking Club
Legation
Legations
Murders At Moosemin Family Slaughter by Hired Man
A sheriff's posse reports John Morrison, 27, killed Postmaster Alex McArthur and four family members at Moosemin Assiniboia with an ax. Seven wounded or killed including a two year old and a three week old infant. Morrison wounded himself with a gun and is in hospital. motive unclear.
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Moosemin
Assiniboia
Welwyn
Alex McArthur
John Morrison
McArthur
Dempsey McArthur
Charles McArthur
Russell McArthur
Mamie McArthur
Henry McArthur
Baby McArthur
Miss McArthur
Morrison
Russell
Glasgow
Governor Shaw Hart Involved In Rail Collision Near Ames
Des Moines June 12 Governor Shaw Hart was on a Chicago & Northwestern passenger train leaving for Chicago when it collided with a inbound special near the Ames area. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed others uninjured. Gov Hart sustained a temple cut and arm bruise and will resume travel today. Mays B FP Jones of Ames was lightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago & Northwestern
Ames
Thomas Smith
Gov. Shaw
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mays. B. FP. Jones
Temperance Congress Opens With Global Delegates
London June 12 delegates from around the world attend the temperance congress opening presided by Thomas Wallace Russell M P J L Gailey of Philadelphia elected vice president He read a paper on The United States and South America Rev J B Sunn The Archbishop of Canterbury Frederick Temple delivers the annual address praising past wins in science religion politics and public opinion He notes the ongoing challenge is general indeference of good men to aiding those tempted
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London
Thomas Wallace Russell
M. P
J. L. Gailey
Philadelphia
United States
South America
J. B.sunn
Canterbury
Frederick Temple
Temperance Congress
Two Teens Drown While Boat Exchanging Seats at Fern Grove Picnic
Miss Lily McAfee and Sherman Morris both 17 of Louisville were drowned in the Ohio River Monday at Fern Grove, 15 miles above Louisville, during a picnic when a boat ride led to a fatal fall. Morris attempted a rescue but both sank after Miss McAfee pulled him under.
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Louisville
Lily McAfee
Sherman Morris
Ohio River
Fern Grove
Miss McAtee
Morris
Platt to retire after 1903 term ends
Senator Platt stated he will serve out his current term and retire from public life after 1903. The report follows rumors of his resignation and reflects his intent to leave active politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senator Platt
Platt
Section Hands Strike Aboard Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Line
Section men on the Cincinnati and Hinton divisions of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad strike for higher wages. The July action affects rail service as workers halt duties to press wage demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Cincinnati and Hinton
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Boers Strike a Blow in South Africa War Dispatch
London reports detail a massacre at Roodeval where the Fourth Derbyshire regiment suffered heavy losses with many killed and wounded. General Forestier-Walker notes captured troops and disrupted communications near Kroonstad as Methuen's division advances toward Heilbron.
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London
Frederick Forestier-Walker
South Africa
Roodeval
Lord Roberts
Derbyshire Regiment
Baird-Douglas
Hawley
Wilkinson
Blanchard
Canadian Infantry
Forestier-Walker
Cane Town
Charles Knox
Kroonstad
Stonham
Imperial Yeomanry Hospital
Rhenoster River
Sherwood Foresters
Bailey
Hall
Lawder
Shropshire Light Infantry
Cape Pioneer Railroad Regiment
Ammunition Park
Royal Marines and
Imperial Telegraphs
Post Office Corps
Forestier- Walker
Methuen
Heilbron
Cape Town
Nelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Colville
Highland Brigade
Lindley
Paget
Kelly-Kenny
Knox
Reuter
Maseru
Gen. Brabant
Ficksburg
Machadodorp
Transvaal
Lourenzo Marques
Donkerspoort
Free State
Orange River Colony
Norval’s Pont
Laing
Nek
Buller
The
Times
Machadodoro
Kruger
Lydenburg
Dewey Train Arrives in Grand Rapids With Enthusiastic Welcome
In Grand Rapids on June 12 Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were greeted with cheering crowds and a 17 gun salute after arriving from Detroit by private train. They stayed at the Morton house and attended a public reception at City Hall before a suburban drive with Mayor Perry and Congressman William Alden Smith.
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Detroit
Mich
Revolution in Water Travel and Natural Cures Rise
Experiments show propeller fins inspired by fish improve propulsion signaling a water travel revolution. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as a harmless natural medicine from strengthening herbs. It is touted as a cure for constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness and weak kidneys.
American writer recalls college days in racist anecdote
An American writer recounts college days with a Black gardener named Sambo. The jolly helper teases the boys with repartee while spring ritual burns old grass. A freshman jokes about Sambo turning grass black, to which Sambo quips that it will turn green as well.
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Sambo
London
Marquette A Charming Lake Superior Summer Resort
Marquette on Lake Superior is described as a charming summer resort accessible via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Its healthful location scenery hotels and immunity to hay fever make a Marquette outing attractive for health rest and comfort. A copy of The Superior Country with copper country description can be obtained by sending four cents in stamps to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Lake Superior
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mich
Jake Superior
Copper Country
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Book Agent with an Inspiration and the Angry Customer
An irate gentleman scolds canvassers for disturbing him while a tobacconist style exchange unfolds. The canvasser touts a dictionary of English words and slang phrases, claiming it contains all terms and only two and six.
Grain O New Grain Drink Promotes Coffee Substitution
Try Grain O a new food drink urged for all ages as a coffee substitute. It bears a rich seal brown color like Mocha yet is grain based and gentle on delicate stomachs. Available in 14 15 and 25 cent packages sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Wedding Nerves Give Way as I Do Signal Joyful Union
A recount from Harper's Monthly of a wedding where embarrassment at the aisle becomes laughter and relief as both bride and groom answer I do when the minister asks if anyone objects. The scene turns to a breezy, approving moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Monthly
Special inside price on binder twine at Sears Roebuck
Mail this notice to Sears, Roebuck and Co. Binder Twine Depart ment in Chicago with your required amount and desired delivery time. They will quote a price to secure your order or force supplier discounts lower than the usual rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Low Rates For A C U W Meeting In Sioux Falls
The B C R and N Railway offers a single fare plus 2.00 for round trip from Dows Iowa and all points south to the A C U W meeting in Sioux Falls from June 9 to 20. Contact local ticket agent for sale dates limits and rates. Jno G Farmer AGP and T A BC R and N Ry Cedar Rapids Ia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Dows
Jno
G. Farmer
A. G.P
Cedar Rapids
Indianapolis Polemic Reveals Personal Dignity Claim
The excerpt shows a confrontation where an individual rejects others' judgments about his status and declares that his inherent dignity should surface. The exchange highlights tensions around social perception and self-definition in a public discourse.
Allen's Foot-Ease for New Shoes and Foot Comfort
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming to ease tight new shoes and cure corns itching swelling and sweating feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Sample offered. Frieh address listed as Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
The Cool Debtor and The Dun-it Conversing
The Boston transcript records a playful exchange where The Debtor questions settling a small account, and The Dun-it comments on the Debtor's curiosity and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dun
Boston Transcript
Lene's Family Medicine Promoted With Health Claims
A fragmented ad style notice touts Lene's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement support and gentle action on the liver and kidneys. It mentions price points of 25 and 50 cents and includes unrelated miscellaneous reflections from a Chicago Democrat editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lene
Carter’s Ink Sourced by Schools Across New York and Boston
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes George claiming he never tastes liquor and notes Carter’s Ink is used exclusively by New York and Boston schools and many other places. He says he drinks quickly, not allowing his palate to register flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
New York
Boston
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cure-All Ads and Humorous Quotes From 1900 Listings
A collage of product pitches and quips from 1900 advertisements. Claims include Yake laxative and Piso's Cure as cures, face dyes and whitening products, and various quotes on opportunity and talking to strangers. Also notes Hal's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents.
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