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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
6
The census reveals Maine and Vermont, once considered settled, have higher population increases than Kansas and Nebraska. This unexpected trend highlights regional growth disparities and prompts renewed interest in migration patterns and state development.
Pearl Harbor in Hawaii will host the most important American naval station in the Pacific with large machine shops and a big dry dock. It will serve as a first class repair station for war vessels.
An American speaker at the London chamber of commerce banquet extols kind words as music of the world though not a familiar proverb. The remark highlights a sentiment on courtesy and diplomacy shared among attendees.
The note highlights English expanding globally with Australia becoming the third largest English speaking country. It cites censuses estimating English spoken by 130 million in the United States and across the British empire.
William Bryan of Ohio proposes applying electricity to tough meats to tenderize them by this method. The idea is described as making steaks tender and palatable and could earn him lasting, celebrated fame in history.
The article argues that while total elimination of rail road collisions is unlikely, there are special reasons to trust a solution will be found. It notes the danger of dynamite cars and the risk when two trains share the same track space, suggesting a future method to prevent such explosions.
Officials in Washington declare women inventors produce patents as practicable as men. The first woman patent holder in the United States was Mary Kies with a corset patent in 1815. Since then women have pursued diverse ideas, with culinary utensils furniture furnishings and apparel dominating recently.
West Point medical examiners rejected 25 percent of applicants this year for defective eyesight. The piece notes that Col. Roosevelt, a Spanish War hero who struggled with vision, fought at San Juan with fewer than six pairs of spectacles and later became vice president.
The automatic Luger pistol, 0,000 units sold in Germany for the American army, is lauded as highly remarkable and said to fire 116 rounds per minute. Invented by George Luger, a former Austrian officer, it is produced by the same firm that makes the Mauser rifle.
A Wisconsin wife suing for divorce on the ground of coercive housework duties had her case dismissed as without reasonable cause. The judge shielded the family, noting adding such duties to grounds would soon target men who neglect basic maintenance like freezing water pipes.
Professors Nicholl of Dartmouth and St John of Oberlin have perfected a radiometer that can measure heat from a candle one mile away and from stars millions of miles distant. The instrument, noted for its complex construction, answers affirmatively whether celestial bodies emit heat that reaches Earth.
Government investigators report about 1000 leprosy cases in the United States with city and county officials recording cases nationwide. New Orleans reports 74 cases largely among Italians. Minnesota notes 23. Officials call early action to curb the disease.
The article notes changing commercial relations between Spain and the United States. It mentions exports and fiscal year expectations for 1901, with references to commodities and economic ties.
Government crops report projects a wheat yield of 617 million bushels and oats at 697 million. The president states he is not seeking re election and would not accept a renomination. The War Department orders officers to join regiments in the Philippines. Postmaster salaries readjustment boosts pay for 1,770 and reduces 229 officials.
The plow manufacturers arrange a 75 million dollar trust and the National Metal Trades association raises 500 thousand dollars to oppose striking machinists. A New York meeting signals an aggressive stance against the strikers.
The survey of incidents includes the Defenbach insurance fraud verdict against Dr A M Unger and FP W Brown in Chicago, minister contempt threats in Denver, a Dry Creek WV child tragedy, Gov William J Samford of Alabama dying at 56, a lynching in Hamburg Arkansas, a bank suicide in Dexter Kansas, a mock marriage in Denver, Lake Forest Illinois electing Rev Richard D Harlan, Emporia Kansas crime cover restrictions, severe midwestern electrical storms, Rev Dr W Fawcett dying in Minnesota, hail damage in Colorado, Wade brothers deaths from lemon extract in Seymour Iowa, massive Woodward Iowa fire losses, Joseph Marabee jail case in Chicago, Texas redistricting session, Oregon warship arrival, Benton murder-suicide near Denver, fatal lightning near Arcadia Wisconsin, Gov Yates pardons, Bertha Stewart fatal runaway, San Francisco frauds in supply depots, Clark Nebraska engine boiler explosion fatalities, ex-Congressman David Rea death in Savannah Missouri.
Three young sons of Lawrence O Mellett drowned at Bellaire Ohio. At Hastings Nebraska a farmer was swindled out of 2500 dollars by confidence men.
The Cuban constitutional convention has accepted the Platt amendment as required by the United States, paving the path for a settled government in Cuba. Chinese indemnity debates persist as courts plan routes to avoid danger in Peking.
Reports detail a string of deaths from accidents and violence including Buckingham and family, Tracey Griffin executed in Georgia, hotel fire at West Baden with all guests escaping, and a deadly rail and ship collisions. Fires destroy businesses in Conroe and a Moscow shipyard powder explosion. Insurgent captures in the Philippines, political shifts, and notable trials. Also notes on city crimes, weather, and stock and sports data.
Lord Kitchener reports 260 Victorian mounted rifles surprised in camp near Steenkooleprust. Only two officers and 50 men escaped. 52 killed or captured. two pompons captured. Casualties include 2 officers and 16 men killed and 4 officers and 38 men wounded. Boers victorious. picketing blamed.
Senator Thomas C. Platt states he will not seek reelection when his term ends March 4, 1903 citing infirmities and bereavement. Health concerns and his wife’s recent death weigh on him as a scramble for the seat unfolds with possible interest from Vice President Roosevelt.
Cols Infant and Guivara sign for Gen. Cailles to surrender his command at Santa Cruz Laguna. The insurgent leader expected to yield with more than 500 men, a move Washington welcomes as signaling disintegration of rebel forces. Cailles long evaded amnesty and faced war crimes charges while backing Filipino opposition and criminal bands.
Rev. John L. Dyer, famed west preacher and Snowshoe Itinerant, died in Denver on Sunday after a long illness from throat paralysis. Born in Franklin County Ohio in 1812, he fought in the Black Hawk War and preached from Wisconsin to Colorado and New Mexico. His life work earned a place in the Colorado state capitol dome.
Washington reports indicate the British American proposal to settle indemnity questions gains favor as the sole feasible scheme. The plan would issue bonds to each power equal to their due indemnity with four percent interest and a half percent amortization, backed by earmarked Chinese revenues and a committee to manage defaults. New York dispatch notes Russia Germany France and Japan have not accepted the 450 million taels lump sum and doubt The Hague reference will be adopted.
Edmund C. Converse, longtime United States Steel executive and former National Tube president, was arrested at Greensburg Junction while touring plant sites. He was bound for appearance on the first Monday in September after a suit by James L. Devenny alleging misappropriation of proceeds from the sale of 3599 shares in the McKeesport Duquesne Wilmerding Street Railway.
Pontiacs camp of St Pauls takes first prize and $500 with 99.14 percent. Rockford Illinois earns $400 with 98.9 percent, Kansas City Missouri $300 with 98.85, Des Moines Iowa $200 with 98.5, Rock Island Illinois $87.50 with 98.05, Topeka Kansas $87.50 with 98.05, Dubuque Iowa $50 with 97.34.
Grand Rapids June 17 the grand jury investigating the waterworks scandal handed down a sixth indictment suppressed on judge's order until service can be secured. The five named defendants plus unknowns allegedly conspired on July 26 1900 to obtain a contract to supply Lake Michigan water by bribing city officials including the mayor common council and board of public works.
Boston hosted a week long Young Men's Christian Association international jubilee convention with more than one hundred pulpit speakers including laymen and ministers urging wider sympathy and greater financial devotion to the young men's cause. In Alabama a mob attacked George Harris suspected of barn arson. In Washington Secretary Gage bought short term bonds. Mattoon fires destroyed stables a printing plant and a church with $35,000 loss. In Kansas City a jury found Mrs Kennedy guilty of murder in the second degree with a ten year penitentiary sentence.
Manila reports seventeen judges named to first instance courts including eleven Americans assigned to key circuits such as Manila Kin kaid Aparri Dagupan Batangas Nueva Caceres Iloilo Zamboanga Jolo and others. Edward W. Stover of the Ayer Lord Tie Co dies in a gasoline yacht accident at Seven Mile Bluff. Senator Allison of Iowa says he is too old to contemplate a presidential bid.
Queen Margherita of Italy sculpted a Virgin statue atop Rocca Melone in the Alps. The czar is the wealthiest ruler with income over 10 million dollars annually. The sultan of Turkey distributes gifts from a Constantinople workshop. The young Johore sultan, born 1875, summers in Europe with racehorses and a Paris visit. Italy quarrels over gifts refused for royal heirs, even garments sent back with thanks.
Velpen Indiana June 17 William Oy B Sullivan a Pike county farmer and brother of ex Representa tive Sullivan suffered long with kidney trouble rheumatism and heart distress After using three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he reports full recovery able to work daily with no aches or pains The cure he calls a miracle and cites dramatic improvement from cripple to able bodied in a month
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