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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
2
Delaware Abolishes Australian Ballot First State
Delaware becomes the first state to repeal the Australian ballot after a prior trial, ending use of the secret ballot method. The move marks a shift in electoral procedure as reforms unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Venezuela selects ex-President Harrison as chief counsel
Venezuela names former president Harrison to lead its legal team in the boundary arbitration set to open in Paris next year. The decision positions Harrison to argue the territorial dispute before the arbitral tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Harrison
Paris
Last of Monroe's Body Servants Dies at 102
The report notes the death of President James Monroe's longtime body servants at age 102, marking the probable end of the thousands who served the Father of his Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Columbus discovery and ships named Cristobal Colon
In 1492 Christopher Columbus known as Cristobal Colon, discovery of the West Indies is noted and Commodore Schley recently discovered the Cristobal Colon at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Cristobal Colon
West Indies
Commodore Schley
Santiago
Holyoake Claims First Use of the Word Jingo
English writer George Jacob Holyoake asserts he coined the term jingo and holds that his May 18, 1878 London Daily News article was the first to use the word publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jacob Holyoake
England
London Daily News
Proclamation Aims to End Public Funds Theft
An imperial decree requests officials to stop stealing public money, presenting a legitimate action amid claims of graft. The language frames the measure as a formal crackdown and signals official intent to curb misuse of state funds.
Melba sings in Spanish señorita costume in San Francisco
Mme Melba writes from San Francisco to a London friend describing nightly performances of The Star Spangled Banner in a Spanish senorita costume. She notes the audience reaction is dramatic and it makes her ponder the meaning of it all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Melba
San Francisco
London
Philippines Islands
Guahan
Ladrone
Manila
Honolulu
Death of renowned tragedian Thomas W. Keene ends storied stage career
The death of Thomas W. Keene closes a 30 year career in American theatre. Overwork, deemed unnecessary, is cited as the prime cause, ending one of the nation's most talented actors in tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keene
America
Nansen Details Next Expedition Plan
Dr. Nansen outlined a multi year Arctic voyage starting near Behring Straits or further north. The expedition will span five to six years and aims to advance scientific study rather than reach the North Pole, with an estimated cost of about 300000 rubles.
United States Mineral Production Sets 1897 Record
The 1897 mineral output of the United States totaled $746,230,982 doubling Britain's and surpassing all Europe. Lead with 197,718 tons and 510,190,719 pounds of copper, 56,457,292 ounces of silver, 2,864,570 ounces of gold, 4,000,000 pounds of aluminium, and $10,000,000 in natural gas make up the detailed ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Discovery of San Miguel Island Acquired by United States
Capt. Waters of Los Angeles claims San Miguel Island was never ceded by Spain to Mexico. He learned the omission after Mexican independence and immediately hoisted the American flag to take possession in the name of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Waters
Los Angeles
Cal
San Miguel Island
Mexico
Spain
United States
Klondike fever cited amid war news and disasters
The piece notes the Klondike gold rush breaking into war coverage with a transport tub collapse drowning nearly twenty passengers en route to Eldorado. It warns the Klondike craze may end only after further harrowing disasters befall the modern argonauts chasing easy riches.
American consul’s coal pile attracts Spanish admiral at Curacao
The American consul near Curacao kept a 1300 ton coal pile worth 25 dollars a ton that attracted the Spanish fleet led by Admiral Cervera. The Dutch condemned 300 tons of slack coal as useless, and the admiral showed keen interest but was told the pile could not be bought for any price in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacoa
Cervera
Trans Mississippi and International Exposition Opens in Omaha
The Trans-Mississippi and International exposition progresses in Omaha and will run through fall. It showcases American energy and culture after five years of planning and $1,600,000 spent to rival great expositions. The 200 acre grounds feature ten large structures and 15 state buildings filled with industry and art treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Union
Ladies propose matrons and cooks for volunteers
A bill, driven by estimable ladies, asks for two matrons per regiment to sew, darn, and manage stockings. The piece questions if this extends enough, suggesting women cooks and waitresses be hired to support soldiers beyond hospitals and give the girls a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Fifty Fifth Congress Deliberations Across Nation
A survey of congressional action covers the omnibus claim bill over 9 million dollars, private pension bills, and general calendar measures. The House accepted the war revenue conference report 154 to 107, with elections for volunteers amid discussions. Senate approved the war revenue conference 43 to 22 as adjournment nears, while Hawaii annexation debates heat the House and Maxwell introduces election money limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
House
Maxwell
Neb
United States Senate
US naval strikes and Cuban invasions unfold in war update
The Marblehead shells Guantanamo as insurgents aid on land. 30 miles of Cuban coast cleared for invasion. St. Louis captures a Spanish merchant ship near Kingston, Jamaica. Marines under Col. Huntington push Spanish forces at Guantanamo with four American deaths in a 15 hour fight. Manila reportedly surrenders. Madrid signals no peace talks. Sampson seeks Hobson promotion. Gen. Lee and Gen. Coppinger ordered toward Puerto Rico. Vixen delivers food rifles and ammo to Cubans at Asserado. Blanco appeals for war stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guantanamo Harbor
Cuba
Kingston-Santiago
Sampson
Washington
Tampa
Fla
Daiquiri
Aguadores
Kingston
Jamaica
St. Louis
Schley
Col
Huntington
Guantanamo
Ambassador Hay
London
State Department
Manila
Dewey
Madrid
Spain
Admiral Sampson
Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago
Lee
Coppinger
Puerto Rico
Vixen
Asserado
Blanco
Wheat acreage rises to 43 million acres nationwide
The country reports total wheat acreage at 43,000,000, up 3,500,000 from last year in Washington. Exports of agricultural products for the current fiscal year are estimated at $800,000,000, the highest on record. Plans for colonial expansion and Spain’s island possessions are noted as spreading nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
Financial Week Sees Fewer Bank Failures and Market Totals
In the United States 203 business failures occurred in the week ending the 10th, down from 222 the prior week and 262 in the same period last year. Leading clearing houses totaled 1.324 billion dollars, up from 1.155 billion. Massachusetts Republicans nominate Samuel P. Shapley for governor and back woman suffrage. Eddie McDuffie sets world three mile bicycle record in Boston at 5 06 5. L B Clark & Co tanners of Bangor fail for 550000. Baseball league percentages show Cincinnati leading at .682 and Washington at .341. Gas explosion in a South Wilkes-Barre mine injures ten miners, some fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
Samuel P. Shapley
Boston
Eddie McDuffie
L. B. Clark & Co
Bangor
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Baltimore
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington
Louisville
South Wilkesbarre
Torpedo blast on St Johns River kills three men
In the St Johns river near St John’s bluff 18 miles below Jacksonville Florida a torpedo exploded killing three men. Names J Pyle and BF Williams are noted as drowning near Perry C T while crossing a swollen stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s River
St. John’s Bluff
Jacksonville
Fla
BF. Williams
Perry
C. T
Georgia
Col. L. F. Livingston
Oregon
Geer
Nebraska
R. V. Muir
Nemaha County
Jealous husband ends life after wife slain in Kal Amazoo
Charles Langley aged 24 killed his wife after three weeks of marriage in Kalamazoo Michigan then shot himself. Across the country counterfeit dollars flood Rockford Illinois. A wife killer Charles Feister hanged at Grant's Pass Oregon. Bar size wreck near Alaska sinks 16 gold seekers all drown. Mob lynches George Washington at Weimar Texas for killing a constable. Dr S Fillmore Bennett author of The Sweet By and By dies in Richmond Illinois aged 62. Detroit Case Power building fire causes 200000 loss. Sierra Leone reports 1000 killed in uprising. many missionaries among victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Langley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Rockford
Grant's Pass
Ore
Charles Feister
Ake Bennett
Alaska
George Washington
Weimar
Tex
Lee Wall
S. Fillmore Bennett
Richmond
Detroit
Case Power
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Prominent English promoter Hooley fails in London
The failure of Ernest T. Hooley, once England's top promoter, occurred in London for 2 million dollars. A.J. Balfour told the house of commons Britain would not join intervention between the US and Spain. Rioting spreads in Madrid and other Spanish cities as Manila issues fuel revolt. Argentina elects Gen. Roca president for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest T. Hooley
England
London
A.J. Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Madrid
Manila
Gen. Roca
US Senate approves nonpartisan labor and reform commission
The Senate passed a measure to appoint a nonpartisan commission to gather data and study legislation addressing labor, agriculture, and capital. In Washington a push for action on the Spanish sea board, and fireworks over the Manila war, dominate national news as troops prepare for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
McKinley
John Becker
Great Bend
Kan
Myrtle Huftmeister
Spanish Seaboard
Canaries
Washington
Johnnie Whittaker
Darwin Wilson
Ray Teeter
Fred Jepson
Ottumwa
Manila
San Francisco
Cuba
Key West
Spartansburg
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Havana
Dewey
Gage
Philadelphia
National Reform Press Association
Omaha
Philip Gearhart
Alonzo Cring
Kokomo
Ind
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Minor News Notes From 1898 Summary
Rain in Kansas topples last year’s total in five months. Charles Noble went to Klondike from Mexico Missouri became snow blind and died. Bread has been distributed weekly for over a century at St John s Chapel New York. Henry F Miller elected president of the National Piano Manufacturers Association at Boston meeting. The president pardons Capt John D Hart jailed for filibuster in Cuba. Evangeline Cisneros married Carlos J Carbonell in Philadelphia after Havana escape. Rev John Peate completes a Jewish studies project for an American university. Jeweler Jacob F Smith robbed of 18 trays of watches and diamonds in St Louis. Rev James Needham 89 still preaches after 75 years in Surrey County South Carolina. Electrician Joseph C Field dies in Evanston Illinois. Submarine Argonaut completes 200 mile Chesapeake test, Simon Lake eyes harbor mine defense tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Charles Noble
Klondike
Mexico
St. John's Chapel
Trinity Parish
New York City
National
Piano Manufacturers’ Association of America
Boston
Henry F. Miller
John D. Hart
Cuba
Evangeline Cisneros
Havana
Philadelphia
Carlos J. Carbonell
John Peate
Greenville
American University At
Washington
Jacob F. Smith
St. Louis
James Needham
Surrey County
Joseph C. Field
W. L. Cobb
Evanston
Syracuse
N. Y
Argonaut
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Norfolk
Simon Lake
Manila Falls to American Forces Report Sparks Delirium
Washington reports Hong Kong advices say Manila surrendered. Ambassador Hay in London and Dewey are cited as sources, with expectations that US forces will occupy Manila and insurgents may be routed. Navy Department praises rapid victory and anticipates continued successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hong Kong
Manila
Ambassador Hay
London
Navy Department
White House
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Merritt
San Francisco
Hay
Sampson
Guantanamo
Tampa
Record US agricultural exports top all previous years
Washington reports that fiscal year exports of agricultural products will exceed $800 million, likely reaching $836 million, marking a new record. Wheat and corn exports surge. breadstuffs and provisions rise with bacon and lard leading gains, while live beef shipments show mixed trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
War News Roundup From Global Fronts June Reports
Dispatches from San Francisco Washington Madrid Wilmington and other cities reveal plans to seize the Ladrones and Caroline islands, deploy forces to Puerto Rico and Manila, and extend Spain's war effort. Analysts view Guantanamo base as sealing Santiago fate while noting ominous signs from Paris on occupation.
Beef Exports Rise While Fresh and Canned Beef Decline
Exports of beef cattle in the first ten months of the fiscal year reached 879,663 head, up from 310,478 the prior year’s comparable period. Fresh beef output dropped from 242,168,034 to 227,434,373 pounds. Salted beef fell 35 percent, and canned beef declined from 46,349,006 pounds to 34,011,129 pounds in the same ten month span.
Detroit Fire Ravages G F Chase Building and Nearby Structures
A massive Detroit blaze on Congress Street destroyed the G. F. Chase power building and caused near 200000 in loss. Five firefighters were seriously burned while efforts to contain the fire spread embers to the Union rust building and other offices. A Buehl office annex and part of St. Paul’s Episcopal church spire were damaged by falling debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
G. F. Chase
Congress Street
Union Rust
Moffatt & Buebl
Buehl
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sawyer Gifts Push Oshkosh Library Fund to 160000
Ex-Senator Sawyer gave 25000 to Oshkosh to aid a public library. Marshall Harris left an 80000 estate to the city for a library fund, contingent on another 80000. The city raised 55000 and Sawyer added 25000, forming a total library fund of 160000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Sawyer
Marshall Harris
Spices Soon to Leave for Madrid from Montreal
Lieut Carranza and Mr Du Bose plan to sail for Madrid from Montreal on June 25 as official circles say Canadian secret service men and private detectives will monitor their movements. Meanwhile sailing vessel owners in San Francisco report strong freight demand from government transport orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Carranza
Mr. du Bose
Madrid
Montreal
San Francisco
Spain Might Endure Cuba War Two More Years
Madrid reports several Spanish generals say the war in Cuba could continue for two years and that peace talks are pointless unless they restore prewar conditions. They warn against any settlement that does not restore status quo ante bellum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dewey
Ladrone
Caroline Islands
Spain
Washington
Lee
Coppinger
Puerto Rico
Merritt
Manila
Madrid
Cuba
United States
Wilmington
Del
Davis
le Coq
Santander
Philippines
Imperial Edict Establishes University of Peking Model
An imperial edict issued in Peking directs the establishment of the University of Peking on European lines and orders dignitaries to confer immediately for the project. In Oregon, a derailment near Glendale killed brakeman Stephen D. Willis aboard freight train No. 31 from Roseburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University For China
Peking
University of Peking
Roseburg
Ore
Southern Pacific
Glendale
Stephen D. Willis
Invasion Fleet Sails From Key West Toward Cuba
Washington June 14 The first army of invasion to Cuba sails from Key West aboard 32 transports with over 15 000 officers and men convoyed by 16 warships. Officials expect landings near Santiago within days and plan direct cable contact with Washington. The voyage precedes a Puerto Rico expedition and new troop movements across theaters in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Weat
Shafter
Washington
Cuba
Key West
War Department
New York Volunteers
Massachusetts
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Signal Corps
Puerto Rico
Tampa
Fla
Coppinger
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Helena
Annapolis
Castine
Windom
San Francisco
Army Headquarters
Otis
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Hawkins
Colorado
Hale
Nebraska
Col. Bratt
Eighteenth
Twenty-third Infantry
Col. French
Engineer Corps
Utah Light Infantry
Young
Col. Jones
Idaho
Morgan City
Library post casts Sam Walter Foss as Somerville librarian
Well known literary folk Sam Walter Foss, after 15 years in newspaper work, is named librarian of the Somerville public library in Massachusetts. The era marks Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice tercentenary with Sir Henry Irving adding the play to his repertoire next season. Henri Gilbert the globe trotter journalist nears Adelaide after traveling 41 500 miles in five years. Richard le Gallienne faces plagiarism charges over a passage in The Romance of Zion Chapel cited by Walter Phelps Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Walter Foss
Somerville
Mass
Henry Irving
Henri Gilbert
Adelaide
South Australia
Richard le Gallienne
London Chronicle
Walter Phelps Dodge
le Gallienne
Zion Chapel
Sweet girl wins back lover with timely marriage plan
A playful tale from the Washington Star recounts a gentle young woman who delays a marriage proposal until a second and third offer, finally agreeing to wed a suitor a week later. She cites safety after Uncle Bob’s departure as the reason to have a man in the house at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Mamma
Washington Star
Play Sparks Debate on Woman Power in New York Town
A new play near New York drew a lively discussion as a leading lady’s clever plan evoked a spectator’s quip about the dramatist’s sex. A serious woman then argues that woman is a progressed state while men are inherently less feminine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y. Sun
Portuguese Mischief Sparks Identity Confusion
In a thinly sketched scene a boy confronts two youths mistaken for Spaniards. The exchange reveals a prejudice toward Portuguese locals, as a second boy humorously insists they are Portuguese and mocks their future as “Portuga slings new.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington: Star
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham medicine for tumor disappearance
Rosa Gaum of Los Angeles says three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound removed her ovarian tumor avoiding surgery. The ad promotes the product as a modern safeguard for women's health and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Rosa Gaum
Wall St
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
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