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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
4
A five story brick structure on Walnut Street collapsed Monday night in Cincinnati, killing six known and injuring eleven with up to forty feared dead. Rescue teams freed victims beneath the ruins including Adolph Drachs and McCarthy while a gas fueled explosion sparked the disaster. authorities report over a hundred injured and ongoing efforts to reach those trapped as survivors cry for help.
Gov Morton officially opens the National Electrical Exposition at the Grand Central Palace with delegates from over 1,000 electric light plants. C W H Wilmerding, Mayor Wurster, and Commodore Vedder speak on the Electric Era as artillery salutes signal the event. The Niagara Falls power display lets visitors hear the distant cataract roar through a listening receiver.
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Mrs X Sailers drowned her five children and then killed herself by walking into the bay with them She was about 25 and the fourth wife of her husband The bodies were found near the shore and 60 feet from shore was the mother
The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the dismissal of the Farmers' Loan & Trust Company suit against the Chicago Portage & Superior Railway and the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Railway. Justice Brewer held the testimony did not sustain the charges, upholding the circuit court's decree.
William Rostetter, visiting his father in Shamokin Pennsylvania, shot and killed his wife in a rocking chair then killed his mother who fainted at the doorway. He used a breech loading gun and is reported to have been unsettled by long illness. an inquest into his sanity will be held.
New York reports large gold withdrawals for overseas shipment. Baring Magoun Co ordered 500000 dollars for Kidder Peabody Co of Boston. Feidelbach Iekleheimer Co engaged for 1620000 dollars. Total engaged so far 2150000 dollars. Coin transfers destined to Germany and then transshipped to Russia. Further shipments expected this week from the Russian account, 2000000 to 3000000 dollars.
New York May d. Actress Alice Morrison died at her home Saturday night and was cremated Sunday at Fresh Pond. She began on stage at 15 in Fox's Humpty Dumpty in Boston and appeared with Dohm, Tarrett, Florence and Boucicault. She helped bring Evangeline with the Surprise Party and later worked with her brother Louis Harrison in Photos and Vita. Last season she acted with Camille d Arville in the Magic Kiss and A Daughter of the Revolution.
Keokuk & Western Railway will widen from Des Moines to Cainesville Mo to standard gauge. Bridges and culverts will be strengthened and new ties and iron laid with work starting in ten days. Roadmaster Courtney moved office staff to Osceola ahead of the improvements.
In Cleveland on a May morning the conference debated whether women could be admitted. The majority argued for constitutional right to membership while Neeley defended a change requiring three quarters votes and general approval. Debate postponed to morning session with Stevenson slated to speak.
Dr Jamesons goods sold at auction in Johannesburg with high prices paid by Boer farmers for horses and mules. Ex Consul Waller in New York for eye treatment says injuries came from dark French prisons and plans to return to Kansas. Manuel Coocoo an Indian born 1781 witness at Santa Cruz trial living in Santa Cruz for six decades with proof of great age. Capt William P Werren reports David Smith of Bridgeport Michigan the US oldest pensioner at 105, who signed vouchers in three places last March without glasses. New grass cloths feature narrow stripes of lace insertion and satin hair stripes in green lines or yellows.
Chicago merchants circulate an appeal to Congress protesting the Henderson general bankruptcy bill. Thirty firms have signed, led by Marshall Sfield & Co, with divisions among wholesale merchants over the law’s effects on credit and prosperity. The piece argues delays, higher costs, and nonuniform state laws as reasons against enactment.
John T. Jones and Heney convicted of feloniously taking gold bullion from the Carson mint were sentenced by Judge Stanley to eight years in the penitentiary at hard labor and to pay a $5000 fine. A separate report from Paris notes President Weureaux had war minister Castillo and Cov. Estay shot for conspiracy in Santo Domingo.
Milwaukee workers walk out in sympathy with railroad crews threatening to halt the entire industrial system. The plan, supported by the Federated Trades Council, could involve up to 20 000 skilled laborers across plants including Milwaukee Electric Light Pabst Edison and Northwestern Arc Light. Express services halted cars largely idle and crowds gathered as police contained minor unrest with no arrests.
William R. Truste of Urbana testified of a January 31 Cincinnati encounter with a woman and a man with an umbrella who helped move a dead body to a cab. Truste followed to Newport, then to a country spot before the body was discarded. Prosecution read letters claiming the tale false and a possible conspiracy by Detective Seward.
Edwin Plant of Clayton Massachusetts shot and killed his wife Ada then fatally wounded their two week old infant. He fled into a swamp near the Karkapot river where a posse surrounded him. After exchanging shots he killed himself ending the deadly spree.
Washington reports the murder of 16 year old Elsie Kregle in a ravine near the National Zoological Park. Her body was found in a creek 100 yards from home with her throat gashed six times. Cries for help drew a sister and a colored boy to the scene before responders arrived.
Newport Ky May 1 Scott Jackson testified in his own defense in the Pearl Bryan murder case He recounted his movements with detail from 1894 to 1895 including meetings with Will Wood Alonzo Walling and descriptions of the valise and head evidence He described interrogation by officials and reporters and said he did not kill Pearl Bryan and denied involvement under pressure from lawmen and police witnesses.
Bermuda, loaded with 1000 rifles and 60,000 rounds plus 1000 pounds of dynamite, landed near Cuba after a Philadelphia departure on April 23. Brig. Gen. Leite Vidal and 90 men boarded at the mouth of the river to embark the arms for Cuban rebels. Rebel atrocities in Cuba, including killings, are reported by Rev. Alberto Diaz after exile from Weyler's regime.
At Berlin on a Thursday night John Gordy attacked his sweetheart Dolly Simmons accusing her of infidelity. He beat her to death and placed the body on a railroad track where a train mutilated it. Gordy escaped as local colored residents threatened potential unrest and violence loomed.
Rainstorms across Iowa caused flooding in Clayton county where Elk Creek broke banks and damaged farm fields. Elkport, Pomeroy, Manley, Plymouth, and Rock Falls saw property loss as tornadoes moved elevators and toppled buildings. Bridges were damaged and hail followed heavy rain in the north.
Suel J. Spalding who served as treasurer of the state pharmacy commission was indicted in Des Moines for embezzlement of thirteen thousand dollars. He plans to demur arguing no law requires surrender of funds to the state treasurer. bondsmen contend no bond is required by law, challenging recovery by the state.
George Johnson a Jefferson county farmer and Columbia College graduate reports a discovery he calls the Y rays. He says a cheap metal worth 13 cents can be transformed into gold in three hours with tested results calling the product pure gold and world startling in potential.
E A Jaggers, manager of the M C Johnson furniture and undertaking firm, shot and killed his sister Mrs M C Johnson at Shenandoah Street and then fatally shot himself. The siblings lived alone and no motive was found, with insanity suspected.
In Des Moines the grand jury chose not to indict Charles and Henry Wilcox for the death of O. E. Pearson, a noted photographer. The altercation led to Pearson being thrown over a bannister to the street and his skull crushed, with evidence pointing to self defense.
Clinton County supervisors ordered an election for June 8 on whether $75,000 shall be raised by tax to complete the courthouse. The project has stood incomplete for two years, with $124,000 originally appropriated and mainly used for walls about two thirds finished.
The Republican convention for the state ticket will be in Des Moines on July 15. Dubuque's Interstate Packing plans to wind up business with assets about 22000 and debts of 14000. The New First Methodist church in Grinnell was dedicated costing 30000. Sylvia post office in Lynn county with Daniel M Moon as postmaster. Frank Badensdorff a noted Italian cornet player in Dubuque shot himself amid despondency. Jasper county approves 12000 for Newton poor house. Walter Lysie, former cashier of Ingerson West, sentenced to 2 1/2 years. Mrs L J Lowry burned by muriatic acid in Sioux City amid jealousy rumors. Cherokee workers uncover a seven foot skeleton under street grading. Iowa banker meeting dates set May 27 28 at Marshalltown. Proposed La Crosse to Kansas City railroad discussed passing through Creston Winterset Boone Iowa Falls Charles City Darmpton. A E Traer sues Sioux City Journal for 50000 over an 1894 inquest. Cedar Falls Minnesota line 70 miles to be sold June 14 after judgment. Iowa Epworth League holds storm Lake assembly July 6 21. Henry Reese barn fire near Creston loss 5000. John Buell dies in Creston at 82. Benjamin Wendell arrested in Des Moines on bigamy charge. Newton to get a new bank with 60000 stock in the Ramer building. Preston First Presbyterian church calls Charles W Robb of Chicago. Iowa Glee Club and Amphion Orchestra finish statewide tour with success.
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