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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
6
Athens reports Greece drafting a mediation note with Germany demanding autonomy for Crete and Greece recalling troops. The powers may intervene if Greece consents. Turkish reinforcements threaten and a swift settlement is urged. London notes Turkish advances and shifting front lines as talks continue.
In Rome the finance minister Luzzatti told the chamber it would be a serious error to retaliate against the United States over the Dingley bill. Italy will seek negotiations to protect exports including agricultural products while American imports like petroleum face high duties. Tobacco stock bought by the government would not justify raising duties. Other nations with larger U.S. trade may act first.
Chicago veteran Col Stephen Williamson Stryker formerly with the Chicago Zouaves died at his daughter Mrs Homer W Chandler’s home 1944 Deming court finally linked to Ellsworth raid guarding his body on its way to New York.
In Omaha on May 11 ex mayor Broatch remains in the mayoral office guarded by police. Mayor Moores demands possession and leaves after a confrontation. Courts schedule hearings on mandamus and restraining orders as the new council supports Moores.
Reported engagement near Gaines in Havana province with Gen Gomez defeating Spanish troops. Spanish losses reportedly 150 killed and 90 wounded, with insurgents raiding Canal and Pinar del Rio. Guardia casualties, executions, and loot reported around Vieja and Bermeja.
A May 11 memorial from the American Foret Council chaired by George May Powell asks the president to support forest reservations and strong regulation. It links deforestation to silt in harbors and inland floods, urging greater protection for forests against corporate influence.
A petition filed in Kent circuit court by Tsaae Robbins and Joseph Mollinson asks for a receiver for the National Dotaire superior assembly to restrain officers from disposing of assets. The court granted a temporary injunction and considers appointing a receiver.
Thomas I. Stout formerly with Kennett Hopkins and Co. was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to forging drafts totaling $15,000. Offenses occurred in 1891. Stout fled before detection, returning from London last week to surrender and face general sessions.
West Superior Wisconsin May 11 ex-president and ex-vice president of the Northwestern National Bank Lomer and Walter Fowler were arrested on a bench warrant by U S Marshal Main following a federal grand jury probe. The Fowlers face misapplication of funds charges.
Marie Flood a prominent sister of charity who escaped from Mount Adams convent over a month ago is found dead in the Ohio river. The report notes she was demented and was discovered near Cincinnati on May 11.
Kansas City Kansas district judge Alden ruled at noon that the new anti-dockage law is invalid and unconstitutional, signaling a setback for the state's regulatory measure.
The Mallory liner Leone left New York Saturday bound for Galveston, then returned with 16 dead aboard after a cabin fire off the Delaware capes. Of 13 steerage passengers and 3 crew, most were trapped below decks as officers fought flames and smoke. Captain Wilder and crew attempted rescue but failed. The story includes account from S. V. Winslow of Rutherford, N. J., describing the capsized effort and chaos below.
The heroic equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan will be unveiled on the lake front July 23 with a military and civic demonstration. The Logan statue will stand on Lake Front park with a huge granite base and crypt to hold the general's body and a future crypt space for his widow. The pedestal is to be erected by the South Park commissioners and completed in time for the bronze statue.
Chicago May 10 two youths drown in Lake Michigan before a crowd of about five hundred at Lincoln Park shore. Harry Flynn ten years old disappears as uncle Matthew Roche aids in the rescue attempt. spectator Albert Mattarl nineteen collapses and dies likely from the shock of the scene.
By the will of the late Ney Caleb Bradley of Dedham Gale College Galesville Wis is to receive 2000 Taft's College of this state benefits under the will to a like amount Fate of a Woman Smoker Waukegan Ill May 10 Mrs Joseph Green 70 years old addicted to smoking a pipe met a terrible death as a result of the habit With her lived Mrs Hazgard who found Mrs Green in a room with her clothing afire The fire was quickly extinguished but the old lady was dead Five Dead and Five Dying Pikeville Jay May 10 Somebody put poison in Bull Creek springs several miles above here and as a result five persons died and five more are dying from drinking water from the spring There is no crew to the one who did the deed Golden Jubilee Cincinnati May 10 The golden jubilee of the Evangelical Lutheran synod German of Missouri Ohio Indiana and Illinois was celebrated here Sunday with exercises morning afternoon and evening at Music hall There were elaborate musical programmes and addresses Tobacco House Burned Wilson N C May 10 Fire destroyed the big tobacco house of Briggs Fleming containing 70000 worth of tobacco The loss on the building is 15000 The stock and building were partially insured.
Delegates from about sixty nations attend the Universal Postal Congress at the Corcoran gallery in Washington. The six week session will use committees to draft revisions to the postal agreement and consider free official mail, higher weight limits, and a universal stamp. Gen Batcheler is elected president amid formal ceremonies and lavish decorations.
The Duc d Aumale died in Zuceco Sicily on May 8 at age 75 from cardiace a pulse after learning of the Duchesse d Alencon s death. He was uncle by marriage to Duchesse d Alencon and son of Louis Philippe. He served in Algeria and held French academy memberships before exile and return to Chantilly before his final years.
About 3 500 visitors filled the fairgrounds as St Louis hosts the twenty seventh national Turnfest. Highlights include T Saucers winning 37 feet in the right hand shot and Steve Reprecht 31 feet 7 inches with left hand shot. Julius Zernitz sets best high wide jump at 12 feet 4 inches.
Washington May 6 The senate refused to ratify the arbitration treaty with Great Britain by a 43 to 26 vote. The two-thirds majority required was not reached, with four more affirmative votes needed. The roll call lists 43 yeas including Allison Bacon Burrows and Lodge and 26 nays including Baker Bate and Butler.
The Dalles national bank in Oregon was closed by Bank Examiner Charles Clary amid stockholder disagreements despite protests from officers. In Nebraska, the Exchange Bank of Atkinson, with $30,000 capital, was placed in charge of the state bank examiner. assets total $117,367 and liabilities amount to $110,934.
A crowded charitable bazaar in Rue Jean Goujon near Paris suffered a devastating fire on Tuesday afternoon. The wooden structure collapsed trapping numerous attendees including the Duchess d Uzes and other patronesses. Authorities report multiple deaths and dozens missing with 94 identified by Wednesday evening.
Admiral Meade retired United States Navy died in Washington after three weeks illness at Dr Johnston's sanitarium. Present were Drs Johnston and Wales Mrs Meade and Miss Patterson. Illness began with the grip then aggravated by appendicitis leading to an operation from which he failed to rally. Meade was a well known officer with service in the Civil War and on global naval and diplomatic missions.
Rome dispatch reports the Triple Alliance renewed for six years on Thursday. The withdrawal right expired May 6, and Germany persuaded Italy not to exercise it.
The twenty seventh national festival of the North German Gymnastics union closed in St Louis after four days of competitions. Prizes were laurel wreaths with inscribed ribbons and diplomas. Top honors went to Philadelphia TV Denver TV Holyoke TV Plattsmouth TV and others in group and individual events. Notables include Wy Roessler Aurora TV and George Vervaln Denver TV in various disciplines.
Capt. William Strong, 72, leader of the Strong faction in the Breathitt county feuds with the Ames and Calihan groups, was found shot to death near his home in Kentucky. The long running conflict has claimed more than 50 lives, with past sieges and battles between Strong’s men and the opposing faction. Strong had denounced the Ku Klux and sought peace after judge Day convened leaders, but his murder is seen as a personal vendetta with hopes of avenging his death.
Warsaw Indiana May 10 The one hundred ninth general assembly of the Presbyterian church will convene May 20 at Winona park Eagle lake near Warsaw. An estimated 5000 ministers and lay members are expected with 600 commissioners from presbyteries six hundred evenly split between ministers and laymen. The assembly runs through May 31 and will include representation from all sections of the United States and the churchs foreign missions.
James M. Hutchins known as Uncle Jim, veteran showman, died in Cincinnati on May 10 at age 70. Born in Paris Kentucky, he mined in California after crossing the plains in 1857, later ran museums with his brother William in St. Louis and Cincinnati, and since 1877 led the side show of Robinsons circus in Springfield Virginia.
May crop returns from the Agriculture Department show a decline from April in winter wheat condition to 80.2, with Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri among states listed. Europe reports mixed crop prospects and India forecasts no wheat export this year.
Washington reports the Bell Telephone Company won against the United States in a suit over the Berliner patent. The decision preserves Bell’s control of telephone technology for 17 years from the last patent date of 1891, after a long legal battle spanning Massachusetts courts and appeals to the Supreme Court.
Washington plans outline arrangements for the president to visit Philadelphia for the Washington monument unveiling. He will travel from Washington Friday afternoon with secretary Porter, the vice president, and cabinet members, dine with Union League officers, give a public reception, review the parade, and speak at the monument grounds Saturday noon before returning.
Chicago May 11. The military athletic carnival opened Monday night at the Coliseum with a parade of all participating units and special drills by regular artillery infantry cavalry bicycle corps and the U S life saving crew. Brig Gen T T Staunton attended as representative of the secretary of war amid crowd applause and disappointment over few event entries.
May 11 mass meeting directs delegates to Streator convention to demand last year’s prices, prize gross weight, and a day’s pay per day worked. About a thousand miners from Spring Valley Ladd and Seatonville have left for the likely northern coal field, many heading to the old country.
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