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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Des Moines reports show the Iowa state board of health issued a February 1894 vaccination order for all residents over one year old lacking immunity. It directs local boards and law officers to enforce vaccination, especially in schools, as cases rise in Jones Cedar counties.
The April 5 statement of state and savings banks in Iowa shows deposits of 72.33 million and total assets of 92.89 million. Deposits rose by over 8 million since January 1, a historic January to April increase. Consolidated state and national figures total 170.56 million in resources and 112.48 million in deposits, while private banks remain unreported.
Professor John Breckenridge principal of Decorah Institute died at his Decorah home from neuralgia of the heart after a brief illness. He taught for twenty five years guiding many students who now scatter across the northwest as grateful former pupils.
Charles I. Pickett of Waterloo a state university regent denies reports that Dr. Hutchins dean of Michigan Law has been selected as Iowa State University president. Hutchins is among several men under consideration, but no selection will be made until the board meets in June.
George Lundy of Webster City won first in the humorous class contest for state schools at Fairfield. His selection titled The European Guide by Mark Twain earned Webster City pupils three firsts and one second in four state contests, a Iowa record.
After a short break in Des Moines the jury returned a verdict for the state totaling 1219 dollars. Attorney General Remley calculated the amount after the court's guidance. The defense immediately filed a motion for a new trial. The verdict marks a decisive victory for the state.
William Cummins, a veteran who walked from California last fall to attend the Crocker brigade reunion at Jefferson, has started his return journey. He expects to reach the Pacific coast early in the fall, expressing pleasure at the long 2500 mile trek.
In Rock Rapids district court Judge Hutchinson sentenced A. J. Conover for forgery to ten years in the penitentiary. Rt. H. King, convicted of passing forged paper, drew seven years. Conover faced two indictments for forgery and passing forged drafts.
Rain fell in all parts of the state with excessive amounts in the south slowing planting. Overall crop conditions are favorable as corn acreage rises due to winter-killed wheat and clover. Spring wheat oats and barley show good stands while spring pig numbers are lighter than usual.
The Sioux City directory notes 44 000 residents in Woodbury county. The report covers notable events including Drake's injury in Chicago and home recovery in Centerville, a Glenwood asylum fire with 25000 loss, a new 175000 college building contract, a Bozey Morley verdict for 8000, and other local incidents and reforms.
Beulah Cooper Hubbell the daughter of Des Moines magnate I. M. Hubbell wed Count Carl Axel Wachtmeister of Sweden at Terrace Hill. The 24 year old bride, educated in the east and Europe, joins one of Sweden’s oldest noble families. The ceremony marked Des Moines society’s grandest event. Count Wachtmeister, 28, serves as Swedish vice consul in Chicago and has a long diplomatic lineage.
W R Gibson of Des Moines, captain in the Fifty first Iowa, is to be made second lieutenant in the regular army for gallantry in the Philippine campaign. His home address is 715 West Eighth Street. his mother is Mrs A St Gibson. He joined West Point in 1896 but left after failing exams in 1897, later rising through ranks to captain and leading his company to San Francisco.
Articles filed in Fort Dodge announce the formation of the Fort Dodge Plaster Company with authorized capital stock of 100 000 dollars. Incorporators are R W Crawford C J Crawford David Brown and M A Crawford. The mill will be at Carbon near Fort Dodge with offices in Fort Dodge. The firm will mine gypsum and manufacture stucco, an industry growing in Webster county amid existing mills.
Philip Farrington of Tipton has served notice on Attorney General Remley that he will sue the state in Cedar county district court for 175000 damages alleging false imprisonment after a term at Anamosa penitentiary. Remley refused service citing immunity of the state.
Iowa and Minnesota state universities debated in Sioux City on whether the United States should continue an expansion policy. The Minnesota team affirmed with Rudolph A. Lee Elizabeth Graham and N M Burgheim while Iowa’s J F Ogden W C Barclay and M V Boddy denied. Judges favored the negative two to one.
Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin Kansas and Iowa sent teams to Cedar Falls for the fourth annual interstate oratorical contest. Arnold L. Gesell of Stevens Point Wisconsin won with an oration titled The Development of the Spirit of Truth. Visiting delegations enjoyed a banquet after the event. next year’s meeting will be in Wisconsin.
George Ix Van Horn, sought for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Westcott on August 29, 1896, was captured July 7, 1897 in a Minnesota lumber camp and hanged in Scranton, Pennsylvania after fleeing the crime.
The Adjutant General Dyers reports the War Department in Washington has notified that the National Guard will be supplied with the same equipment it had when called into federal service and later turned over to the department.
Bradstreets notes a wave of consolidations in both iron and steel and copper sectors amid strong wholesale demand and rising prices. It highlights expanding building activity, real estate reports, and lumber firming, while grain markets await government wheat data and handlers strike impact.
Washington May 6 officials assure the United States remains unaffected by recent events in China. The statements emphasize no stems of disruption to U S interests and affirm ongoing vigilance.
Manila dispatch reports Maj. Gen. MacArthur’s division entering San Fernando after rebels evacuated, leaving a retreating detachment to cover train escape. Fighting lingered near San Pedro Macati with ineffective repulsion and musket fire on the Fourth Infantry. Casualties listed include Lieut. Taggart and four enlisted men killed, plus 22 wounded.
The postmaster general orders the San Francisco postmaster to remove from the mails three pamphlets issued by Edward Atkinson of Boston. Atkinson serves as vice president of the Anti Imperialistic league. The action targets materials bound for Manila.
The agreement between Great Britain and Russia on spheres of influence in China is stated to concern only the two powers and not affect United States interests. The U.S. would not face discrimination in trade if territories are acquired, and treaty port rights will remain freely enjoyed. The inclusion of treaty-port cities is noted as a significant feature.
The bodies of 252 soldiers brought from Cuba and Porto Rico on the Crook were buried at Arlington cemetery with military honors. The ceremony mirrored the earlier Crook interment, but the president and cabinet were absent this time.
The United States and Italy move toward a reciprocity agreement under the Dingley law. While no major splits exist, extensive correspondence between Washington and Rome has slowed progress on the deal allowing duty reductions for specified imports in exchange for concessions on American exports.
Baltimore voters chose Thomas G. Hayes as mayor by about 9000 over incumbent William T. Malster. Democratic candidates swept the second city council branch and won 18 of 24 seats in the first branch, signaling a strong party victory.
The department reports three titles Criminal Aggression by Whom The Cost of a National Crime and The Hell of War and Its Penalties have been prohibited for mails to the Philippines while allowed within the country. Atkinson says many copies have already been sent out and circulation may continue domestically unless new action arises.
Authentic May 3 report from Maj. Arguelles confirms Lieut. J C Gilmore and 14 U S sailors, captured April 12, were brought across the mountains from Baler and are missing. Lieut. Gilmore signs the list of missing men.
Wardner Idaho May 6 three hundred fifty miners jailed under guard of United States troops for rioting destroying property and delaying mails. With Friday arrivals 500 troops in the Coeur d Alene district fear of further outbreaks passes. Prisoners likely held for evidence gathering against leaders.
Washington quotes Secre tary Meiklejohn noting San Juan de Porto Rico on May 3 denies exaggerated famine claims. He cites over $100,000 monthly road spending and 12,000 workers employed. Most funds go directly to people, many fed. no widespread suffering observed despite harsh conditions.
Three large gatherings in Chicago Russell Auditorium Central Music Hall and First Methodist Church voiced support for McKinley’s Philippines policy and condemned anti expansion sentiments. About 10 000 attended as Judge Oliver H Horton and others presided. Resolutions by Gen. John C Black urged continued U S effort for peace and pledged unwavering support from citizens.
Mrs William C Whitney wife of the ex Secretary of the Navy died after a long illness from injuries sustained in a fall from a horse over a year ago. She declined after a head injury at Biltmore North Carolina and never recovered despite extensive care. Her death ends 15 months of painful strain for the Whitney family.
A Guthrie dispatch reports a cyclone crossing four counties, mainly damaging Canadian county. In Chickasha seventeen buildings wrecked and fourteen injured. J H Murray died under fallen timber. James Whitman and son George reportedly killed near Okarche. J Head ranchman killed. dwelling losses and crop damage widespread. The storm also affected Rock Island culverts and the Anadarko agency vicinity. Mexico celebrates Puebla victory with a military parade in the national commemoration.
Rudyard Kipling has been offered and accepted the degree of Doctor of Laws from McGill University in Montreal. The honor recognizes his literary contributions and international stature.
Col Alfred Mordecai of the ordnance department is relieved from command at Watervliet arsenal New York and assigned to Benecia arsenal California. Col Lawrence I Babbitt takes over at Watervliet and moves to Dover New Jersey powder depot. A treaty between Great Britain and Tonga was entered into in San Francisco on May 8 per a letter dated April 11.
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