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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
3
Iowa officials urge reforms at state institution farms, calling for crop rotation, more grazing land, better seed, and scientific feeding. They cite wage issues, barn deficiencies, and need for skilled farm managers to boost productivity and reduce idle inmate labor. Cownie pushes data driven, results oriented farming.
Gen Otis reports rainy season limits on Luzon campaigning while insurgents are scattered with about 4000 strong in Tarlac and northern Pampanga. Native forces welcome American protection, trade resumes in captured ports, and troops in good condition are deployed to Negros and Palawan simplifying duties. May soon clash near San Fernando as MacArthur commands a growing field force.
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley conclude their Berkshire visit as the president resumes duties in good health while Mrs. McKinley remains unwell This stop featured public welcomes and the cornerstone ceremony for a major western Massachusetts cotton mill marking a notable local event
A column collects gibes about public life from various papers. The notes include quips about China potential influence and a bicycle invention fantasy. An Atchison woman’s long sewing hours to support her family are highlighted as a social vignette.
C T Hancock issues call for 1280 delegates to meet in Des Moines on August 2 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction and railroad commissioner. Delegates allocated by county with varied totals across Iowa.
Grand Secretary William Musson reports Iowa Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges have mostly cast ballots. Of 639 lodges, 515 responded with 3 220 votes cast. about 35 more expected. Elected: Grand master J J McIntire Osceola. deputy N J Jones Shelby. grand warden Newman Des Moines. grand secretary William Musson Des Moines. Grand encampment: Grand patriarch M P Shorts Burlington. grand high priest N S Johnson Bloomfield. grand senior warden J C Millman Logan. grand scribe William Musson Des Moines. grand treasurer J Norwood Clark Iowa County. grand representative J S Bellamy Knoxville.
Reports from Jackson county describe a serious assault on Carl Ripperton who, with Dee Houston, arrived at Dr Ris tine's Iron Hill office seeking treatment. Ripperton suffered a broken jaw a split chin and a deep cheek gash. Both men deny knowledge of the injuring event claiming ignorance of the assailant. They were in Maquoketa the day prior and left drunk. The incident occurred between Nashville and Iron Hill during the morning. Rippert on remains dangerously hurt and refuses to explain how the injuries occurred.
The past year stands as the most successful in the college's history at Ames, with higher finances and rising popularity. Two hundred more students enrolled than any prior year, aided by popular excursions that drew thousands to the campus, and organizers expect those trips to resume this year. Iowa Presbyterians plan to send Dr. J Milton Greene of Fort Dodge as a Porto Rico missionary to aid new citizens, bringing Spanish translation experience from twelve years in Mexico.
Congress man Cousins recommends rural free delivery start at West Branch Cedar County on July 5 with two carriers serving 1010 people over 86 square miles. Senator Gear backs Columbus Junction with one carrier and one substitute serving 430 people over 21 square miles on July 5.
C. F. Bailey of Ireton has been elected commander of the Grand Army of Iowa. A private in the Fifth Iowa infantry he served throughout the war and represented Sioux County in the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh legislatures. He is a farmer and stock raiser.
Rev. Dr. H. R. Burkhalter celebrated the twenty third anniversary of his pastorate at the First Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids. He is noted as the oldest Presbyterian minister in the state by length of service in a single church.
Des Moines attorney general Remley urged county attorneys to pursue unlawful pools and trusts under state law. He warned socialism follows trusts and urged enforcement, pledging support for indictments and trials, stressing Section 5067 as a tool for grand juries and county attorneys to act against anti trust violations.
A Cedar Rapids professor inspired a scheme where local clubs place a wood pile under the care of a dealer. Tramps are directed to saw an eighth of a cord to earn a meal, with proceeds funding more wood. The plan spreads across northern and central Iowa, reducing visible hobos.
Miss Jane Smith, age 100, was surrounded by friends and relatives in Marshalltown for her centennial. A West Virginia native born in Charlestown now Wellsville, she recalls the War of 1812 and is noted as one of the few Daughters of the Revolution. Her father John Smith fought in the colonies. She has lived in Marshalltown 40 years and is the last of nine siblings. heart ailment and good hearing are her only noted conditions.
Over 200 delegates from every state section attended the thirty fourth Iowa Sunday School Association meeting in Oskaloosa. A 3000 child parade wowed crowds, Muchakinock led with 600 plus members, Gov Shaw spoke to 2000 in the square, and Creston will host next year. Local fundraising totaled 1300 dollars for next year’s work. Charles Nelson of Floyd county grows experimental coffee from seed sown last spring.
Mrs. Earl Hanchett age 18 also Miss Georgia Elliott of Des Moines was fatally shot by her husband age 20 in Los Angeles. Remains to be returned to Des Moines for funeral at sister Mrs Ed T Meredith home. Husband attempted suicide but failed.
President McKinley plans to raise volunteers for service in the Philippines. Nine or ten regiments are initially deemed sufficient, with 12,000 to 15,000 volunteers possible to supplement about 23,000 regulars and a 7,000 reenforcement. General Otis and advisers influence the estimate as liberty expands.
Manila reports Aguinaldo seizes control of Gen. Guna's army and amasses about 2000 rebels from Antipolo. Seventeenth regiment losses reported as two wounded. Gen. MacArthur guards against further attacks while trains resume after bridge repairs between Manila and San Fernando.
A party of 20 miners bound for Sierra Pintada placer fields lost their way in the desert and died of thirst after wandering for an extended period. The tragedy was learned via a letter to J. P. Cantlin from L. J. Allen, purser of the Negus, concerning a San Roque landing voyage. Corpses were found by another group traveling in the same area.
New Richmond Wisconsin reports Ward S. Gould dies, raising tornado death toll to 112. Governor's commission oversees relief and rebuilding with rapid progress. Cash relief remains in demand as the fund grows slowly.
Washington June 23 funeral services were held for Gen Daniel Macauley who died five years ago in Managua Nicaragua. His body was brought to the United States by the cruiser Detroit and interment followed the grand army ritual at Arlington Thursday afternoon.
Detroit June 24 Gov Pin gree issued a public statement confirming cooperation with Secretary Alger in support of Alger's senatorial bid. Alger will not withdraw and will not spend further money on the campaign.
Four companies of the Twenty fourth United States infantry and 15 recruits departed San Francisco on the transport Zealandia for Manila. The voyage carried a vast load of provisions and supplies destined for the army in the Philippines.
The acting secretary of war stated that the department regards the issue as settled in favor of keeping the existing canteen system at United States army posts.
The Railroad Gazette reports preliminary 1599 first half railroad construction totals at 1 181.45 miles nationwide. The figures reflect activity across multiple lines and regions as the industry expands.
Mendelssohn died at 38 and Mozart died on December 5, 1791. Sarasate born March 10, 1844 in Pamplona. Carl Zerrahn born July 28, 1826 in Malehow. Gade pronounced gah day with first syllable stressed. Jenny Lind's voice spans about two octaves from middle C to D with occasional higher notes.
The American delegation pressed for a plenary session to discuss protecting private property at sea but faces opposition from Britain and other powers. Debates centered on explosive bullets and dumdum rounds with Britain and America voting against some prohibitions while several nations supported new limits. The conference banned new explosive projectiles from balloons for five years.
The Grand Army of the Republic may rename itself the Grand Army and Navy of the Republic at its next encampment. An Illinois member will introduce a resolution to amend the constitution to admit all soldiers and sailors who fought for the Union and those who may in the future. The move aims to address dwindling recruitment as the order nears extinction.
On June 23 Georgetown University conferred the honorary LL D degree on Rear Admirals Winfield Scott Schley and George W. Melville, Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Hon. W. Rourke Cochran, Dr. Samuel Busey, Dr. Daniel Brower, and Hon. Thomas Herran. Wheeler Brower and Herran were absent.
In Frankfort Kentucky rumors say Governor Bradley will convene an extra session around July 15. The move would seek power to appoint special judges in feud cases and allow selecting juries from other regions to try the Bakers case and indict those who killed Tom Baker.
Secretary Gage downplays a New York gold export of four million dollars. He calls it a mere incident and suggests it may have been needed to restore exchange equilibrium after gold paid to Spain in treaty settlement disturbed normal conditions.
At about 11 o clock Friday morning a terrible explosion occurred in the War Eagle mine in Rossland B C yielding three dead men at the morgue one fatally injured and another seriously hurt while a fifth worker is seriously wounded and evacuated to hospital officials report the incident follows a fatality at the mine a month earlier.
A Dunbar telegraph reports six coffins needed after six people drowned when a boat capsized during Monday’s storm. In Manila Manila rebels claim Americans retreating signals misread by Filipino papers. Four wounded from the Fourth regiment’s latest engagement died in hospital. St Paul drives relief for New Richmond victims reaching substantial totals.
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