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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
1
Chicago’s fire system is shown in action as a lone man triggers Box 333 and crews rush from engines Nos 5 7 17 34 40 and ladder trucks 2 6 with marshals A 5 and 6. Chief Swenie commands a four hour battle amid flames and collapsing tenements.
The article outlines Chicago's vast fire department network with 1300 alarms and 383 box No 383 at Halsted and Madison as a major district. It notes Chief D J Swenie celebrating his 50th year, 100 firemen, 7 engines, 27 trucks, 4 fire boats, and 2 suburban hose companies. It explains alarm escalation 2 11 3 11 4 11, engine and ladder responses, and the board tracking method in city hall. It highlights rapid action from watchful crews, horses, bunkers and pole slides, plus strict but broad recruit criteria ages 21 to 43, height 5 ft 7 in, 135 pounds minimum.
A New York paper reports eastern railroad leaders and financiers propose an air line from New York to Chicago. The route would run nearly straight across New Jersey to the Mauch Chunk coal fields, pass oil cities in Pennsylvania, Ohio stops at Cleveland and Toledo, then to Chicago via South Bend. Freight trains would run at speed as surveys and old charters are reused.
A New Orleans based report warns of rising cocaine use among river and city Black communities targeting steamboat roustabouts. Tablets of cocaine and phenacetine fuel a sleepy euphoric binge, with drug stores supplying tablets for a quarter or half dollar.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Daily News notes biscuits failing to rise due to faulty yeast and jokes about using an alarm clock.
The article surveys French railway membership near 100000 Horace Darwin links Leonid dust to sunsets A Rouen brewery plant uses carbonic acid gas from fermentation India hosts 15000 native plant species Europe about 10000 Cordilleras de los Andes is the world’s longest high range Cape Cod canal proposals await harbor commission review with no locks and a 1000 foot Barnstable entrance width
The Department of Agriculture in Washington reports no risk of starvation for centuries even if current food lines exhaust. Nut trees alone could feed a population three times present, alongside many unknown vegetables. A Western Indian tribe lists 41 fruits and vegetables unknown to most households. Government agents survey the world’s food stock and ship promising plant discoveries to Washington for testing.
A fragment notes that Cuban girls have few entertainments with dancing as a rare allowed pastime and concerts regularly attended by young women with their duenmas. The voice reflects colonial-era social norms.
Planters merchants and manufacturers of Porto Rico oppose annexation and call for abolition of customs duties with internal tax equal to one third of U S internal revenue. They challenge congressional and editorial support for extending U S constitutional tax to the island.
An eastern paper argues Benjamin Clarrison overestimated his reelection chances as prosperity spread. It contends McKinley faces similar optimism, warns that voter memory of 1892 panic and the 1897 economic rebound suggests the public may not repeat past mistakes in 1900, despite good times.
The piece argues internal revenue taxes would burden Porto Ricans under U S constitutional rule. It compares proposed island taxes to tariff duties, warns of prohibitive costs for rum and other goods, and questions partisan aims in extending laws to new territories. It cites Democratic and Republican stances and reflects on recent political history.
Several editorials emphasize the gold standard as the monetary anchor and praise the law increasing bank circulation. Political commentary notes Pettigrew's possible ticket with Bryan and comments on party alignments influencing the November election landscape.
D Appleton & Co a long standing New York publisher fails and places itself in receivership with liabilities over 3 million and no ready cash assets The collapse follows the Harpers failure as financiers tighten credit and demand stronger security despite prior asset surplus.
R G Dun reports in its weekly review that the first week of the new monetary bill has satisfied the treasury and banks. New two per cent applications exceed 106 million and bank circulation has risen over 10 million, with interior banks seen as likely to gain. Market effects remain modest with some price reaction. Wheat and corn prices show declines from the prior week and failures in the US and Canada fall vs last year.
Ponce Puerto Rico March 24 The crisis worsens with widespread hunger as prices for rice beans and codfish surge 50 to 100 percent Demonstrations erupt in Mayaguez Arecibo Fajardo and other towns amid government delays angering residents Insufficient cash and rising tensions raise the risk of riots and social unrest between Americans and locals.
Grand Rapids reports Gen. White, fugitive Michigan state troops quartermaster general, is alive. An intimate friend received a February 19 letter from Cape Town South Africa in which White says he regrets leaving Michigan and wishes to face his troubles.
New York on March 21 reports February 3 figures: total gross funded debt $364,195,859. net debt $258,312,454. net bonded debt $258,540,084. Outstanding bonds of various corporations now included in the city total $4,885,301.
Albert Vineh aged 15 shot and killed his father in their Austin home to save his mother who was kneeling and menaced by a knife. The event occurred Tuesday night with the mother at risk and the boy acting decisively in defense.
The coal miners of the Springfield subdistrict held a lengthy meeting Monday night and decided to demand a 20 percent wage increase for day laborers over the state scale set by miners and operators in Springfield.
Gavin Ross of Kmerson, named to oppose Hon. McFadden in the late by election, was killed in a runaway accident in St Paul Minnesota. His wife witnessed the crash.
The Quasqueton residence of John Melick was burned on Thursday. Mrs. Melick entered the blaze to rescue her infant. a two year old child, unseen, perished in the fire.
In Garners, near Raleigh, Tom Jones killed Elie Jones and her daughter Ida with an ax. He then burned the house, killing four young children and injuring two nearby girls who escaped. The victims include Na Jones 33, Ida 18, Josie 5, Nancy 3, Eva 2, and an unnamed infant. Laura seven and Sid four survived.
Louisville reports say Sergt. F Wharton Golden of Barbourville will testify in the Goebel assassination case. A mulatto gunman once linked to the Winchester feud is named as the shooter and is believed to be in a remote mountain county. Evidence tied to W H Culton’s auditor's office papers surfaced with the case.
The Carnegie Steel Company announces settlement of differences between H C Frick and Andrew Carnegie. A New Jersey based reorganization will form a new entity with $350 million capital. Schwab to head the firm. Frick to retain his prior role. Stocks and bonds remain with current owners.
Jacob Lorillard, once a brick maker, petitions bankruptcy with liabilities of 867327 and assets of 300. He is a son of Peter Lorillard and inherits millions from the estate including 1500000 from his father, 300000 from Catherine Lorillard Wolfe, 250000 from his brother, and a large sum from an aunt. He testifies that 40000 income from the estate is needed for support.
In Des Moines on March 24 the state executive council raised the railway assessment to 46 million, up 1.5 million from last year. Old road assessments fell about 150 thousand, new roads about 1.65 million, with Chicago & Northwestern up 90 thousand and Rock Island and Burlington deductions of 250 thousand each.
Just before adjournment the Iowa House adopted a resolution by Rep Kendall declaring the people of Iowa opposed to the Porto Rico tariff bill passed by the lower house of Congress. The measure passed by a unanimous vote after debate.
London reports the India Office annual financial statement showing a 1899 1900 surplus of £2 553 000 and an estimated 1900 1901 surplus of £160 000. Famine spending for 1899 1900 was £2 055 000 and projected for 1900 1901 is £3 335 000.
Four children of John Borsden perished in a Thursday blaze at Woo ster's plantation in Houston county. The mother, a quarter mile away, saw the flames but could not reach the house in time to save them.
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