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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
Alaska asserts its claim to statehood and seeks a congressional delegate to represent its resources after 33 years as American soil. The move signals mounting push for territorial status and political representation.
The Florida orange crop could be wiped out this year due to cold, a development seen as the third such loss in a decade and a sign the region may not be suited to orange cultivation.
Three men who had been Albany reporters in New York joined the cabinet. Daniel Manning Daniel S Lamont and Charles Emory Smith sat together less than 25 years ago reporting New York legislature proceedings.
William Colombe, an Indian private in the Fourth United States Cavalry stationed in the Philippines and a Carlisle Indian School graduate, writes to the school superintendent asserting he shot the Filipino sharpshooter who killed General Lawton.
The New York sale of an art collection shows Americans paid nearly 400000 dollars for American painters within a year. Patrons are choosing merit over foreign origin, signaling strong support for domestic art.
A government geologist travelling in the Philippines describes his ship crossing waters where 50 million golden yellow snakes with black and green checkerboard patterns writhed. He provides no accompanying analysis of alcoholic beverages sold in the Philippines.
New York sculptor Ruckstuhl proposes a 600 foot high stone monument atop the Palisades doubling as a water tower and lighthouse. The structure would sit on a cliff of equal height, its summit 200 feet higher than the Eiffel Tower. Simultaneously from St Petersburg comes news that the Trans Balkan division of the Siberian railway’s first section is finished with through service to Vladivostok in about 24 days, a 6872 mile journey. Russia’s vast distances are noted.
The piece recalls Susan B Anthony’s long work for suffrage and notes her 1872 arrest for attempting to vote to test the amendment. She was fined for the act but never paid the penalty, reflecting her steadfast stance in the battle for women’s rights.
A German agrarian paper argues one inspector at Armour packing works cannot properly examine more than one dag a minute, calling the process careless. The piece implies such views ignore Chicago stock yards where pork passes from pen to sausage in minutes, making a minute per inspection seem sufficient.
In an Indiana town a speaker praised the flag proclaiming it now spans from New York to the Philippines and from Havipa to Cuba. A rival orator mocked a municipal sewer as inadequate for the territory it must drain, calling it ample enough to hold all the water it could contain.
Secretary Wilson asks Congress for 15000 for Hawaii 10000 for the Philippines and 5000 for Porto Rico to establish agricultural experiment stations. He says small sums will greatly aid natives by expanding practical knowledge.
The article notes England's judiciary is highly respected for morals and competence. It mentions that in Chicago the Bar Association has introduced a change requiring lawyers to rise as the judge enters and remain standing until seated, signaling respect for the court.
A weekly forward from Washington covers Senate readings of Washington's farewell address, House debates on the Porto Rico tariff bill, a sleeping car rates regulation proposal, and an investigation resolution. It notes Aldrich's conference report on the financial bill and Quay seating debate.
The Philippine commission will consist of W H Taft D C Worcester L B E Wright N C Ide and Benjamin I Wheeler. Gen John McNutta of Chicago ex congressman and Civil War veteran dies suddenly in Washington at 69. Across the U S Porto Rico and Cuba Washington’s 168th birth anniversary is observed. Bernard Moses of the University of California named as fifth member of the new Philippine commission.
At leading clearing houses the week ended the 23d shows HLBS92S5,S79 totaling 1.507 billion, up 16.0 versus 1899. US business failures numbered 201, down from 215 prior week and 191 in 1899. A Philadelphia fire destroys 20 firms with 600000 loss and one life.
A. G. Burkhart of Tipton heads the Indiana populists ticket for governor at Indianapolis. Henry F. Howe died in Toledo aged 69. he helped organize the Grand Army of the Republic. Irving Edgar and Edwin C. Vance died from poisonous gas in a Decatur cereal mill tank. New Vanderbilt line from Pittsburgh to Chicago whispered. Illinois marriages since July 1 1898 said invalid for lacking revenue stamps. Virginia makes Jefferson Davis birthday a legal holiday. Big Four freight wreck near Terre Haute at the bridge. 38 cars derailed, $200000 loss. Troop transport Tancock arrives in San Francisco with 100 discharged soldiers and 506 dead. Henrietta Snell dies in Chicago. Fort Lawton named near Seattle. Dr A J Wright dies in Chicago. Rock Island railroad to equip cars for traveling schools. Indiana democrats set state convention for June 6. Ex-congressman William S. King 72 lies at his Minneapolis home. Platteville powder mills explosion kills three. Detroit fire damages works. one fireman dead. Norris and Hogan cremated after jail fire at Forest City.
The bimetallists will hold a national convention in Kansas City Missouri on July 4. Edward Lorenz editor of the German periodicals of the United Brethren church and prominent minister for 40 years died in Dayton Ohio. Substitution of native for American troops in Cuba will begin on April 11.
Consul Wildman reports Filipino junta members bound for Japan may meet Aguinaldo. Cronje’s surrender reports in London are unconfirmed. Paris convict Habert of inciting revolt and two warehouses burn in a 2,000,000 franc loss with 150 injured. British Gatacre forces routed near Molteno. Buller advances toward Ladysmith. Globler’s kloof remains strong. Factory fire in Komejimura kills 31 girls. Potam clash leaves 300 Mexican side casualties.
The senate opened formal discussion on Senator Quay's right to a seat on the 26th. Hawaii government bill debate continued. An amendment struck the property voter qualification for legislators. Senator Clark of Wyoming proposed Arizona statehood. In the House Porto Rican tariff debate persisted. Republican conference set tariff at 15 percent for two years. Far-reaching crime and finance items noted including a Nebraska farmer killing his wife and himself, the flour trust collapse, mine disaster near Scranton, a Brooklyn murder sentence, a Georgia bank robbery, and other political and war reports.
A roundup of small items notes steel wagon production in Iowa, 80 mile power transmission, and a governor’s chair in Indiana. Diplomatic chatter from Constantinople about Russia’s aims in Asia Minor. The American Political League plans a Boston national convention on July 4. Congressmen and senators distribute seeds to rural constituents. Railroads shift from wood to steel cars. Turpentine and naval stores rise, enriching Florida producers. An atheist in New York defies school attendance. Pennsylvania reports 2,228 factory accidents last year. Mississippi law bans cocaine sales except by physician prescription. Virginia forms artificial marble from lime salt and marshmallow root with cement. Amelia Jalley, 72, weds Daniel Reese, 2nd husband, in Wilkes-Barre. British naval estimates add officers and ships, cost $137,613,000. Dr. Arnold Klebs cites 100,000 US consumption deaths annually. Dr. John P. Wood, 99, claims oldest practicing physician status. Philippine fund receipts total $6,696,080 for Aug 1898 to Dec 31, 1899.
Lord Roberts announces Gen. Cronje and all forces capitulated unconditionally at daylight. Dispatch from Lourenco Marques says Boers mass near Bloemfontein aiming to contest invasion, with estimates of 30,000 to 70,000 in the field and reinforcements moving toward Bloemfontein.
In St Louis Senator James K. Jones, Democratic National Committee chair, says the party will oppose imperialism and support expanding commerce. He confirms bimetallism will be strong in the next platform and predicts Bryan as the nominee. He also discusses convention timing around July 4 and travel impact.
A Sentinel dispatch from Platteville Wisconsin reports a factory blast at the Platteville powder mills on Saturday afternoon killed three men and seriously injured another. The dead are Thomas Bass William Rottiger and Fred Genthe. The superintendent EF F Newton escaped injury. The mill and surrounding buildings were damaged, and there is no plan to rebuild.
Washington reports Gen. Lawton proposed a native police system for orderly rule after fighting ends. Officers would become American at higher ranks, with Cuba like rural police as a model. He praised Macabebe and similar tribes for aiding in pursuit of rebels, noting racial shades hinder identification of friends and foes.
In New York on February 26 Dr. Frank Caldwell, an assistant to Dr. E P Hayes, shot and killed Mrs. E P Hayes at the Hotel Endicott in West Thirty-first Street and then shot himself. Neighbors say Hayes had long helped Caldwell professionally, fueling Caldwell’s jealousy after many rejections. Caldwell murdered Mrs Hayes and then took his own life.
Judge A W Rucker of Denver leader of the United States Monetary League has consulted bi metallists nationwide about a future convention. The event is set for Kansas City on the Fourth of July with an estimated 600 to 800 delegates. A coordinating committee will work with Kansas City organizers to arrange accommodations.
A Winnipeg dispatch reports Joseph Hansen a farm boy near Medicine Hat Northwest Territories froze to death during a recent blizzard. His father and he lost their way while bringing in horses and wandered all night. The father carried the boy until both were exhausted and could do nothing as the boy died about an hour from home.
Waterproof taffeta mousselines for waists or gowns, corded Japanese silks for midsummer wear, washable taffeta and fancy stripe ribbons, panne velvets in spring tints, silk waists in imported and domestic types, mohair and silk passementerie with spangled bodice garnitures, satin draped petticoats with dotted point d esprit ruchings, brocade silk skirts with lace flounces, foulard silks with pastel bowknots and vine motifs.
A blaze at the Detroit Steel and Spring works on Michigan Avenue and the Michigan Central crossing destroyed rolling mills, killed Fireman Timothy Keohane, and injured a physician and ambulance driver. Property loss estimated at $100000, insured. The fire began in the engine room. two 400 by 130 foot mills burned while spying shops were spared. An 80 foot stack felled the street, killing Keohane as an ambulance collided with an electric car. driver Frank Bertheaur and Dr. J T McKittrick were bruised. In Jacksonville NL, James Murray, 17, was killed after elevator movement trapped him. in Omaha, an initial move seeks to remove rate reduction cases to U S court.
Secretary Thomas Richardson issues the official call for the tenth annual session to be held in Houston from April 17 to 21. Delegates from all states and territories west of the Mississippi will discuss irrigation, harbors, the Nicaragua canal, Pacific cable, merchant marine, and trade issues with Mexico and the Orient.
Labor agents report an unprecedented shortage of workers with wages at $30 monthly in northern woods. At Fort Benton Montana the Great Northern railroad cannot supply all needed labor for a new cut-off project. Also reported is the death of Col. William C. Elam, editor-in-chief of the Norfolk Virginian Pilot, at his Louisa county home.
Reports from Paris say United States Ambassador Horace Porter may accept second place on the Republican ticket as President McKinley seeks balance. In Havana, Mer Sbarretti arrives for installation as bishop amid formal ceremonies. A Sioux City woman is acquitted in self defense of a murder charge. In Eveleth a fly-wheel explosion at an electric plant kills C H Webster. The Indiana Democratic State Committee sets June 6 for the state convention in Indianapolis.
An English development enables steering any craft by another wave via wireless telegraph principle, claimed to make torpedo boats nearly infallible in naval use. The write up compares it to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters said to cure various ailments and sold by all druggists.
A fragmented selection of humorous lines on cooking cooking prowess and marital blues. Observational quips touch on chocolates caramels, success, blues, resolutions, French lessons, and social airs with light irony from a midwestern newspaper.
The charming title of a charming book from Sam T. Clover. The Glimpses are timely as readers plan Paris Exposition visits. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway bought an edition for distribution. Send address with six cents for postage. George H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Old Colony Building, Chicago.
A gaunt man in shabby clothes claimed access to the House of Representatives on opening day. A doorkeeper initially barred him, then allowed him after realizing the visitor was Congressman Cushman, prompting astonished remarks from staff.
New students enrolling at the start of the Spring Term on March 26 1900 receive a thirty days trial free in Preparatory Normal College Commercial Shorthand and Typewriting departments. The offer highlights practical western college instruction with low expenses and directs inquiries to President J F Hirsch Charles City Iowa.
A dialogue snippet shows a wife asking if a letter was mailed and a husband confirming, with a brief exchange about adding a postscript. The scene reflects domestic banter and a light tone from the Chicago Evening News.
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opens March 1 1900 as a desirable resort for health and pleasure seekers. It features ideal climate pure water and best accommodations with through sleepers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars to the hotel manager or Frisco Line representative.
A dialogue fragment shows a teacher prompting Johnny about a symbol for Great Britain. Johnny guesses lobster, with the exchange highlighting a playful misdirection in a Catholic newspaper clipping from Hagerly.
Potatoes priced at 1.20 dollars per barrel and up. Salzer proclaims itself the largest grower of farm and vegetable seeds and potatoes on earth. Claims millions of pounds of onion seed cabbage radish peas beans corn and potatoes. Offers catalog for five cents and directs to La Crosse Wisconsin.
A shopkeeper named Danger moved across the street and posted a notice from over the way. Another man who took the premises countered with a notice claiming the shop is safe for Danger.
The Traiis depart Chicago from Central Station Park Row and 12th Street Lake Front for St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland Duluth and the Northwest. Nearest ticket agent can provide more information. Jas C Pond G P A Milwaukee Wisconsin remarks on a regiment history privately circulated with each private in the regiment buying a copy.
Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movements are healthy and acts gently on the liver and kidneys. It cures sick headaches with prices 25 and 50 cents. It states friendship requires truthfulness and warns against telling all you know about a man.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from druggists. It quotes diverse newspaper quips about success and hustle while noting the ad's promotional tone.
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