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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
2
Scientists declare flight a fact soon, predicting years until air travel is common. Immigration trends dip this year with Italians forming a large portion. 1 554 517 patents exist, Americans receiving 562 458. Actors Society of America aims to uplift acting nationwide. Parents alone must mold good citizens as curfew bells fade.
The article urges 1896 graduates to start with ordinary duties and steady devotion rather than chasing grand goals. It argues that great achievements come from commitment to humble tasks in daily life.
The piece muses on a two in one lovers bicycle and side by side travel, cites Prof Silliman about coal limits for Atlantic voyage, critiques an insurance report showing 76 homicide payouts among 759 death by accident claims, and notes actor Frank Mayo's penchant for metaphysical debate.
Japan now has over 45 million people, ranking sixth globally behind China India Russia the United States and Germany. Its population is mainly poor yet industrious as it speeds ahead in trade.
The New York Journal cites a sweeping tally of violent deaths and disasters, claiming 100,000 people have met violent deaths since January 3, 1896, and condemns a year expected to be one of the century's most memorable for tragedy.
A new organization named the College Women's club forms in New York City. It gathers college women to help aspiring students. funds are loaned without interest rather than given, to be repaid after graduation to assist others.
A New York paper counsels artists musicians and authors to wed while claiming inventors should stay single. It argues inspiration for painters, writers and musicians comes from a woman’s influence, whereas inventors risk losing their focus to love. It cites Edison Bell Stephenson Watt Whitney and Fulton as examples of married inventors before their breakthroughs.
Health officials issue a circular to doctors praising the serum as a preventive for advanced lockjaw, noting it destroys bacilli growth and acts as a purge of the disease. Immediate use is urged, similar to hydrophobia treatment, though not a guaranteed cure.
Under interstate ecommerce rules all new freight cars must have driving wheel brakes and automatic couplers by January 1. About 600,000 cars lack air brakes now, and 1,906,000 are to be equipped. Cost to fit air brakes about 43 dollars per car, while with patent coupler and lever the cost rises to 90 dollars.
The leading clearing houses posted week ended figures of 1.039 billion, up from 938 million last week, while U S business failures rose to 276. Internal revenue receipts for 11 months reached 133.1 million, suggesting full year near 146.5 million. Free delivery ends at 45 village post offices July 1. Grain supplies show wheat 48.82 million, corn 9.37 million, oats 8.40 million bushels.
Gen Nelson Miles elected president at the Medal of Honor Legion convention in Boston. Resolutions urged US protection for citizens in the Turkish empire. The Titus Sheard boiler explosion near Little Walls killed 11 and injured several. Yale freshman crew lost to Wisconsin in New Haven. A Bradford fire caused 100000 dollars in losses. Kearsarge Alabama reunion marked in Boston. Electric shock deaths in Philadelphia and Montpelier freight wrecks. Abson grade crossing crash killed three. Fennelly and Costello killed by lightning in New York. Sunday school workers convention opened in Boston. Benjamin Bristow died in New York at 64.
At the St Louis Republican convention on May 18, William McKinley of Ohio secured the presidential nomination on the first ballot with 661 votes to Reed 84, Quay 61, Morton 5, Allison 35, Don Cameron 1. Hobart chosen for vice president on first ballot with 53 votes to Evans 27, Bulkeley 3, Walker 2. The platform backs protection, gold standard, veterans pensions, firm foreign policy, Monroe Doctrine, anti illiteracy measures, civil service support, and temperance efforts. Senator Teller and about 20 silver leaders left. Convention adjourned sine die at 7:51 p.m.
Boat capsized drowning Grant Harvey and Ama Collins of South Zanesville Ohio. Wichita Kansas Hart killed his wife then himself. Hayes and Paul murdered and robbed by tramps in Wyoming Minnesota. Walnutta business district burned. Montana Democrats elect free silver delegates to Chicago. William Schaffner killed son then self in St Paul. Populists push Teller for president from St Louis. Treon sisters fatally injured in Shelbyville Indiana runaway. Leon Orr lynched in Danville Alabama. Hoxie Kansas records destroyed by fire. Ridgeville Indiana hurricane damages. Nebraska Lumber Co boiler explosion near Douchette Texas kills seven. Arkansas Prohibitionists join broad gauge party. Texas Democrats nominate Henry for Congress and Sayers renominated. Marion Jackson counties Ohio hurricane damage. San Francisco building collapse with 20+ buried. Ex-Congressman T. R. Hudd dies in Green Bay. Western Nebraska hail blocks railways.
Foreign intelligence from Constantinople claims Armenians barricaded houses in Van and killed many Muslims with local Christian aid. Reports say 10,000 drowned by a tidal wave on Yesso Island Japan, with several towns destroyed. Royal London marks 59th year of Victoria’s reign as Diaz seeks fifth-term renomination in Mexico. Cuban insurgents Hernandez Rodriguez and Cabrera shot outside the Cabanas fortress.
The Illinois Democrats in Peoria nominate John P. Altgeld for governor Monroe Crawford for lieutenant governor Finis Downing for secretary of state W F Beck for auditor Edward Pace for treasurer George A Trude for attorney general Delegates are chosen to the national convention and the platform backs free silver at sixteen to one opposes currency contraction supports revenue tariffs and a tax and denounces federal interference in local affairs Also reports of crop conditions are favorable and several notable deaths and events occur including Mrs Mary Paulsen death from lightning in Sioux City and Col Joseph King Cumings Forest of Chicago dying at 76
New York dispatch reports William C Whitney rejects presidential candidacy while warning that a silver platform would cause the disaster. Other updates note Russell aiding for gold standard, Campbell denies bolt, Boies defends 1864 speech, and Bland supporters outline Missouri stumping for Bland and silver.
Consul General Lee sent to President Cleveland dispatches detailing the Cuban situation from Havana via Key West. The reports include two documents one confidential for Olney and a public exposition arguing autonomy on Canadian lines may be the only solution.
Boston hosts the eighth international convention with an estimated 10 600 delegates from U S and Canadian provinces. Sessions at Tremont temple and Lorimer hall, a noon public service at Park Street Church led by Evangelist Moody, and votes on future conventions and the fifth lesson committee.
In North Branch Minnesota on June 22 a gang led by Bob Wilson killed Jacob Hay and Andrew Paul and attempted to murder Dr Burnside Foster at Wyoming. Wilson was killed near here late Sunday and James Cunningham and George Kelly were captured after a fierce resistance. Cunningham was badly wounded. The bandits robbed Dr Foster of 75 dollars after holding up Hay and Paul and had been robbing along the St Paul and Duluth road for a month.
A Friday night windstorm in Republican City Nebraska caused severe damage. BE Duncan’s residence was demolished, killing Mrs Duncan instantly. Mr Duncan and three children were badly hurt and may die.
St Louis June 20 The new Republican national committee was convened by Secretary Manley of the old committee. Aft Hanna won unanimous election as chairman and was given full power to appoint all officers including the treasurer.
In St Louis the Silverites and Populists unite to urge Henry M Teller of Colorado as their national standard bearer. The joint statement attacks the money power and gold standard while praising Teller for his unsullied record and cross party appeal as a presidential candidate.
Reports from Cuba state General W. W. Wilson leader of the American expedition died in battle near Guanatanamo. He landed in December with 18 men and supplies to assist Cuban insurrections. Wilson earlier served in Central and South America and on the Mexican border with Garza.
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