02 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
1
A coroner's jury in a rural Georgia district ruled that the deceased died while attempting to light his pipe using an electric light, an action described as impossible to perform successfully.
Since its foundation the Legal Aid Society of New York has assisted 90 000 victims who sought justice. It has collected and paid clients well over 700 000 dollars with indirect benefits reaching many more people.
New York magistrate Wentworth shocked locals by declaring death by own action is not a crime. He spoke while freeing a 16 year old who had attempted suicide and said if a man is through with life he should shuffle it off.
Five Spanish officers were honored in Madrid for valiant successful espionage in the country during the war. The report notes a flaw in Spain’s approach, scorning the focus on enemy strengths while overlooking its own nation's weaknesses before the conflict.
The text notes that American volunteers from fields shops and offices can be transformed into highly efficient soldiers in months. It argues European commanders will no longer undervalue American military capacity for both regulars and volunteers.
James Clarke, 66, a convict released from Maryland penitentiary, allegedly holds the world record with 55 marriages. Baltimore detectives assert the claim, noting about half of his wives are now seeking revenge.
Abbott argues religion is not belief about God but living the divine life. He claims religion is the art of living and asserts living rightly prevents spiritual death. He ties religion to merchant honesty journalist truthfulness soldier heroism minister sincerity and candor.
An American report counters the rice stereotype by listing Japan’s 1896 output: rice 180,498,855 bushels. wheat 17,761,945. rye 24,616,235. barley 37,426,425. millet 11,017,650. rape 3,554,760. Irish potatoes 3,715,170. sweet potatoes 37,948,566.
A New York newspaper personal ad asks for a refined, educated woman of letters under 30 to exchange letters with a gentleman. The writer claims the ideal woman is educated and refined, contrasting with a Polish riot face described in the piece.
A newly discovered lustrous black mineral called manjak, found on Barbadoes in the Lesser Antilles, is believed to be petrified petroleum. It contains only two percent water and 27 percent solid organic matter, surpassing Trinidad asphalt for fuel.
The late Gen. F. E. Spinner, longtime measurer of the United States under Lincoln, will be commemorated with a statue funded entirely by women. They praise his breaking with custom to open federal service to women and advance their employment opportunities.
A Mississippi planter named Mangum reportedly used ten monkeys to pick cotton in his fields last fall. A New York animal trainer taught them the work and is said to be training 120 more for Mangum, though no proof exists yet that monkeys can reliably harvest cotton.
A historical summary notes Senate days on river and harbor, Nicaragua canal, and army reorganization while the House advances naval and army appropriation actions. It mentions volunteer regiments retaining colors, creation of an admiral rank for the navy, and eulogies for Senator E C Walthall and Representative W F Love.
January receipts totaled 20 812 212 dollars, up 8 476 285 from 1898. Gen Eagan testified on refrigerated beef and Gen Weston said few complaints were fact based. Levi P Marsh of Pennsylvania died in Washington at 62. Plans for rapid Cuba evacuation by US troops proceed. William R Day of Canton Ohio nominated for US circuit judge Sixth Circuit.
The governor of New York signs a Washington’s Birthday measure to curb flag misuse. Jersey City sees the murder conviction of William Reid for Andrew Henry’s death. Ex-President Cleveland may reenter national politics as a Democratic candidate. Benjamin J. Haywood dies in Sharon Pennsylvania in 1900. U S business failures total 191 in the week ending the 24th, with clearinghouse totals to 1.656 trillion dollars, up from last week. The Bulgaria, long missing, arrives at Pon Del wada Azores with all aboard safe. Reports indicate higher business volumes than ever before.
In Canton Ohio Mrs Anna E George pleaded not guilty to murdering George D Sexton and her trial is set for April 4. The report also notes civic events and local incidents across several states.
A bill approved by the North Dakota senate requires all applicants for marriage licenses to undergo a physical examination before issuance. The measure aims to ensure applicants meet health standards prior to marrying.
Rear Admiral Dewey says he would not seek the presidency. China reports 2,000,000 peasants may starve due to Yellow River floods. The Scandia with American troops reaches Manila as Otis notes insurgents in outskirts routed with 500 killed and wounded. Cebu surrenders to U S naval forces. The rebels gain control in Kuangtung and Kingsub provinces. Nicholas ill, Grand Duke Michael leads Russia. Admiral Vera reports Spanish loss blamed on officials. Rios says 100000 troops needed to quell rebellion.
The compromise army reorganization bill passes the Senate with a provision that the army cannot be permanently increased or beyond July 1, 1901. House action includes army appropriation and fortifications funding, plus a favorable report on a constitutional amendment barring polygamists from Congress.
Lord Beresford predicts China will be bankrupt in four years in Washington. Sacramento men plan a Guam farming colony. Commodore Philip at Brooklyn navy yard earns 4000 dollars yearly. Mrs Sheridan and Mrs Logan rank among top pensioners at 2500 and 2000. Tady Curzon awarded Imperial Order of the Crown of India. Tomas Iron plant workers get 10 percent wage raise. Thirty Americans under Col Roseburn serve in Reyes era Nicaragua. Railroad canyon work from Skaguay to White Pass near 4000 feet climbed. Forest reserves set aside at Teabouco Canyon Utah Fish Lake Gallatin. Southwest timber lands tied to Canadian and New England capitalists worth 5 million. DL&W railroad reelects directors. Sloan marks 35th year as president. Judge John W Barr resigns due to ill health after 20 years service. Judge Advocate Lieber says no death penalties have been imposed in Spanish American war reviews.
Manila dispatch reports Cebu capitol raised to the United States with gunboat Petrel taking formal possession. Admiral Dewey and General Otis coordinate garrison from Manila as rebels vacate hills and marines secure key buildings after the seizure.
Washington reports the Fifty fifth Congress closes after enacting vast war measures and sweeping reforms. It expanded the army and navy, revised tariffs, and provided bonds under the war revenue act. Major actions include Hawaii annexation and a national bankruptcy law with plans for the Nicaragua canal and shipping incentives. Total appropriations near 1.6 billion, with about 600 million linked to war needs.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn releases figures showing total customs and tax receipts for US occupied ports in Cuba Philippines and Puerto Rico through early 1899. Cuba receipts total 1 312 372 for July 18 1898 to January 31 1899 six ports not reporting for January. Philippines receipts 1 819 813 from August 13 1898 to December 31 1898. Puerto Rico receipts 3 643 602 from August 15 1898 to December 15 1898.
A Walton home belonging to Daniel Eckton was destroyed by a Sunday natural gas explosion. Mrs. Eckton is critically injured and dying, as is Mrs. Jesse Coblentz. Willie Coblentz, Jesse Coblentz, and Charles Eckton are injured but expected to recover. The Coblentz family had arrived to spend Sunday with the Ecktons.
Letter from Mrs C E Lapp of Galveston thanks Mrs Pinkham for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash after relief from backache headaches whites (unusual discharge) and menstrual pain. She credits the remedies with restoring health and urges other women to try the treatment. The ad argues women need sympathetic medical advice and links the product to avoiding hospital operations.
A rush of excited miners at Nullagine Western Australia where diamonds were found risks many lives in the scramble for wealth. The nationwide strain of feverish pursuit is blamed for nervous exhaustion and debility, with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters advertised as a cure.
A compact anthology of quick quips and ad blurbs includes Beatrice’s tears over etiquette, Allen’s Foot-Ease free sample offer, a shaggy dog joke about storytelling repetition, Florida resort openings, and a Tommy joke about joint snakes. The items reflect early 20th century newspaper humor and consumer notices.
A collage of patent medicine claims and jokes cites Kemp's Balsam to halt coughing and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure colds in one day. Advertisements tout St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism neuralgia backache sprains and bruises with light quips from various papers.
Twelve laden steamers departed Boston last week carrying wheat corn oats provisions machinery and general merchandise. Shippers estimate the combined carloads worth eight million dollars with totals of 309,249 bushels of wheat 605,973 of corn and 19 797 of oats.
Cora S. Henderson, a blind housekeeper for Jean W. Holtslander of 1385 West Madison, was found in the Holtslander parlor Sunday evening with a battered skull. Her body was cold and believed to have been dead for over 12 hours. Robbery was the motive, undoubtedly.
Washington Feb 27 William R Day of Canton Ohio former secretary of state nominated by President McKinley for United States circuit judge in the newly created Sixth circuit to include parts of Ohio Michigan Kentucky and Tennessee He will be its first judge Col Conger Dies in Des Moines A I Conger former Republican national committee member and congressman died at 70 from a stroke in Des Moines Iowa after moving from Akron Ohio A Madrid War Inquiry Move urged by generals in senate for parliamentary probe into conduct of recent war Texas Epidemic of meningitis sweeps Fort Worth and surrounding towns with a death toll of 30 in one week prompting school closings London Rumor Emperor Nicholas ill and unclear imperial government status
Topeka Feb 27 Paddy Shea pugilist sentenced to 30 years for the murder of Ed Dawson in a saloon row. Death of Maj Gen Joseph J Reynolds US Army retired aged 77. Reynolds suffered a partial paralysis and cerebral hemorrhage leading to death. Remains to be interred at Arlington Tuesday or Wednesday.
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