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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
3
Washington reports from Manila state emissaries from Aguinaldo sought an armistice till May 1 to let the Filipino congress decide on peace or war. General Otis says only unconditional surrender with amnesty would be accepted. Rebels demoralized, natives favor peace as Calumpit’s fall breaks the insurgent backbone.
Springfield April 20 One of Illinois largest attended funerals marked the service for former Gov Richard J Oglesby at his Oglehurst home near Elkhart The event drew attendees from the west a special eight coach train arrived Gov Tanner and state officials G A T members and Illinois national guard companies attended The Episcopal service was led by Bishop Seymour of Springfield The body rested in a rosewood casket and lay in state at St John the Baptist church guarded by Decatur company ll until next Friday when private services will occur with Felicite arriving from Paris.
President McKinley and party left Hotel Bellevue near Raleigh’s anchorage in the Delaware off central Philadelphia to tour the cruiser Raleigh. Mrs McKinley and Washington delegation rode with him. after an hour on board he returned to lunch and then proceeded to New York with most companions except Mrs Gaye.
Kirksville Missouri reports over 30 dead and 70 injured after a Thursday tornado that demolished half the residences. Rescue work continues as flames hinder recovery with many still missing. Casualties include J. K K Anderson and Mrs. Amanda Billington among numerous others.
The executive committee rejected negro representation on committees where whites serve, allowing only one delegate per state. Reports on lessons and finances were heard, W S Crosby of Delaware led the treasurer’s report, and Toronto was favored for the next convention. Cuba and Japan sent $25 each toward Sunday school work, and Filipinos asked for peace per Manila dispatch. Fifteen Croton buildings burned in Newaygo County, Michigan, with $60,000 loss.
Severe storms and gales hit Nebraska Kansas and nearby states on Sunday May 1 with downed communications, demolished houses at Avoca and Bode window damage in Abilene Newton Ellinwood and Hastings lightning strikes destroying plants and factories in Northville and Huntington areas and earthquakes reported in Indiana Kentucky and Maryland towns.
Washington mourns Hon. Lewis Baker a veteran journalist and political figure who died at his home after a seven week battle with pernicious anemia. Baker built a career across Ohio West Virginia and Minnesota serving in senate state committees and as minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador. Funeral services are set for Tuesday with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
The International Sunday School Convention met in Atlanta on May 1 and decided to hold the next meeting in Denver in 1902. John Wanamaker of Philadelphia was elected chairman of the executive miranes and B F Jacobs of Chicago named world commissioner to visit Sunday schools in lands where the Bible is used.
President Krueger declares Transvaal the largest gold producing nation as 1898 output climbs to £16,240,630, up £4,586,905 from the prior year. Treasury warrants totaling $20,000,000 transport for Spain under the Paris treaty. Spanish cannon from Oquendo gifted to Cincinnati, with another gun given to Hillsboro, Foraker’s hometown.
A. N. Miller, vice president and moneyed partner in the bank that recently failed here, shot himself twice in the head Saturday, killing himself. The Cobden incident was reported as a committed death by own action.
A Lay Railroad excursion train derailment near Rosenbauer’s Corners Rochester on May 1 killed John Hilberk and an unnamed man. Dozens seriously and fifty more lightly injured as cars left track and smashed into the Ridge Road hotel area. The locomotive surged downhill before the crash with a split coach trapping passengers.
Dr. Reuben Ludlam a nationally known surgeon died of heart disease during a delicate operation in Chicago on Saturday. His son Dr. Ludlam Jr. completed the operation and saved the patient. Ludlam had been with Sannemann college for 14 years and led several medical societies. Born 1823 in Camden New Jersey, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and in Europe before turning to homeopathy.
Athens May 1 Bishop Henry M Turner preached at Bethel AME to black worshipers urging lawful conduct and religious instruction. He defended negro preachers against claims of ignoring crimes and told whites he would prefer slavery's protection to current conditions. He argued blacks were brought to civilize Africa and urged return to Africa to settle the great question.
The post office department in Ottawa on May 1 announced that United States postal cards posted in Canada may be forwarded to any address in Canada or the United States by affixing a one cent Canadian postage stamp, effectively permitting U S cards as private cards in Canada.
Five men died and one was fatally injured when a powder press exploded at Du Pont smokeless powder works at Carney Point New Jersey on Saturday. Investigators seek cause and exact sequence of the blast.
Washington says Iowa cannot secure sites for government buildings until next year due to an insufficient law. The issue hinges on a state law ceding public grounds jurisdiction and the wording of the appropriation, delaying locations in Clinton Creston and Oskaloosa until the legislature meets and amends the law.
The following bootleggers were sentenced in Keokuk John Islake six months Henry county jail Simon E Nevins ten months Hort Madson John Edmyer four months Jefferson county jail Jesse Sims six months Henry county jail James Russell six months Fort Madison jail John Gorman three months Keokuk Jail Thomas Aid six months Keokuk jail.
Fire swept the Bon Air stock farm at Independence destroying seven standard bred horses led by the stallion Saxony and 12 thoroughbred Jersey cattle along with hogs grain and more. The blaze damaged two additional barns and contents in the county. Property belonged to WJ FP Martindale.
The state crop report notes spring wheat is in but acreage is smaller than last year. Oats and barley yields are average with sowing finished in the north but delayed by rain in the south. Grass is late to start, stock feeding is longer than usual, clover is winter-killed statewide, and winter wheat is practically a failure.
Frank Strohm of Clinton becomes the first in that state section found guilty under a new law prohibiting betraying a woman and then marrying her to dodge punishment and deserting her. He was arrested last December and had married his alleged victim, then refused to live with her.
A fire of unknown origin caused fifty thousand dollars in damage in Minden. Horwich Bernstein general store, Willian MeIndree Co general store, August Karen hotel and saloon, William Rasch billiard hall, and J Hesley saloon suffered losses. Much of the business portion of the town was destroyed.
New developments identify William Snelson of Lehigh as the deceased who shot himself after Mae Beebe declined his affection. Records indicate Snelson was married and had a wife living, though her whereabouts remain unknown.
Miranda Meeker aged 58 was found dead at her son-in-law’s Rockdale residence after lighting a pipe and dropping a match on the bedclothes. She was too feeble to alarm the household.
Advices from Washington suggest the Fifty first Iowa regiment now in the Philippines will be sent home in June or July. Cedar Rapids hosts the first annual postmasters meeting with officers elected. Des Moines to host Iowa State Dental Society gathering May 2 to 5. Tommy Ryan defeats Lilly Stitt after 20 rounds in Davenport. Various local crimes and legal actions include a jail term for reading a wife's letter, a murder suspect in Wisconsin, embezzlement indictments, bigamy cases, and theft charges in Dubuque. The eastern Odd Fellows mark its eighty anniversary in Davenport. Corpal St P Dailey dies of battle wounds in the Philippines. A counterfeit $50 bill incident hits Burlington jail, and a Baptist church calls Rev J E Conant to Dubuque. Lightning damages the Sioux City brass works.
Eyewitnesses describe a tornado sweeping Ute and the Soldier river valley at midnight. The path stretched about a mile wide for 20 miles with complete destruction of homes, trees, and barns. Killed include Hanson Severson and several Ferri family members. many others injured or missing. Repairs and communication disrupted across Ute Avoca and Crawford county as hail and debris mar tonights aftermath.
Judge Prouty of Des Moines district court rules Iowa pay ing-assessment statutes constitutional. He cites Norwood v Baker and Dewey v Des Moines as not overturning Iowa law, leaving contracts intact. The Estey v Hubbard case is minor, and state supreme court ruling remains valid unless challenged directly.
John Louis Lay a torpedo expert who died in New York was among the original promoters of Onawa Iowa He helped form the Jiott Lay Morrison party that left St Charles Illinois in 1855 to found Onawa He built and ran the first sawmill north of Council Bluffs as Monona county wilderness evolved He and his relatives endured a harsh winter living seven weeks on Indian corn in a log cabin near Kennebec He left Onawa in 1860 and spent his later years promoting inventions now used by nine foreign governments.
Word reached Marshalltown of Capt Samuel Fullerton aged 85 of Green Mountain dying by asphyxiation at the Brunswick hotel in Minneapolis. The wealthy sea captain had lived with his daughter Mrs. Robert Coates two miles west of Green Mountain church on the old George Pegg farm for years.
Central Iowa county superintendents adopt a six point program urging extended teacher contracts rural library establishment and public school closure in Des Moines during the National Congress of Mothers session. They approve free county institute tuition and state funded institute enrollment incentives.
The State University of Iowa held its annual field meet at Time City with rain-soaked track. Winners included Smith in the fifty-yard dash and Davis second, while Morris led the 440-yard dash with Baker second. numerous events list Brown Barber and Schroeder among top finishers.
Justice Lindberg of Dayton declares the mulet law forbids selling liquor to habitual drunkards. C. E. Eliott arrested for aiding a blacklisted Dayton timer to obtain liquor. He is fined $100. decision could shape future interpretations of the statute.
The miners of Wapello Mahaska and Monroe counties secured an eight hour day with nine hours pay under present scale for day men. Wages set at 75 cents year round for screened coal and 50 cents for mine run. Agreement in effect until April 1 1900. Nine hours pay equals 1.59 dollars daily for drivers and company hands. Miners jubilant over victory.
Andrew H. Wilcox of Des Moines has been committed to the Worcester insane hospital after remaining at the Seventh Day Adventists convention in Worcester. He allegedly forced his peculiar doctrine on pupils and faculty at the Lancaster academy, leading to police and medical intervention.
Mason City voters approve a 24 percent tax in aid of the Iowa Minnesota and Northwestern railway from Blue Earth City Minnesota to Belle Plaine covering 227 miles. Women vote for first time aiding turnout with 845, overall 2,014 voters. tax carries by 324, totaling $40,000.
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