15 May 1902
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
1
The Express notes that once Santos-Duimont lands airship operations between Great Britain and the United States, he will likely set up elevated depots or skimming stations at convenient points along the route to support the service.
Massachusetts lawmakers approve a bill granting a state medal to every citizen who enlisted in 1861 after Lincoln called for volunteers. Forty-one years postwar, officials expect to learn how many survivors redeem the honor.
Germany's leading ocean liner firms see capitalization grow from 17.5 million to 65.625 million since 1896. The ability to produce the fastest ships attracts global travel demand and promises lucrative returns for investors.
The Canadian Pacific railroad will begin a vast irrigation project in the Northwest territories to divert Bow river waters to a large uncultivated tract. The area is attracting many settlers from the United States.
Rumor runs through town that a New York cook told her mistress she could not stay, citing a cramped kitchen table as the reason. The cook reportedly explained that the table is not long enough for ping pong.
A health reform idea urges skipping meat at breakfast and saving beef for after work. Proponents argue high beef prices may curb overconsumption and teach Americans to rethink their meat intake.
The census office reports the 1899 crop year with 2,836,204 farms growing Irish potatoes on 2,938,952 acres and producing 273,328,307 bushels worth 98,387,614 dollars.
The rise in bean prices is blamed on higher meat costs increasing demand. Traders say if all trades operated freely this way, Boston would avoid agitation over trusts and related issues.
A revised list of Andrew Carnegie’s charitable gifts shows a total of 67,212,293 dollars. The distribution includes 65,500 in Ireland 252,000 in Cuba 420,000 in England 13,078,750 in Scotland 250,000 as miscellaneous gifts in Great Britain and 52,270,173 in the United States.
A St. Petersburg consular report shows Russia spent 13.37 million dollars on famine relief last year. It holds about 500 million pounds of grain and must buy more, plus acquire cattle horses and seed valued at 6 million dollars.
Promoters of the Alaska Central railway claim the line will run nearly north from Cook Inlet to Rampart on the Yukon and create an all American route to the great river. They say it will unlock timber agricultural and mineral wealth in an extent region despite doubts about northern agriculture. Agricultural potential is noted with wheat possible near the north pole.
The butchers of the United States plan a massive $10,000,000 packing concern to challenge the meat trust. Backed by major banks, the promoters aim to establish the independent company in Chicago with financing from a leading Chicago bank.
St Paul papers report a record spring movement with 102000 new settlers passing through the city. Railroad agents say 28000 traveled on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific to western points, 39000 stopped at Dakota spots, 13000 settled in Minnesota, 10000 in South Dakota, and 12000 were hauled into northern and central Wisconsin by the Omaha and Wisconsin Central lines.
Summaries of congressional debates on Lincoln terms and Philippine policy, memorial resolutions for Admiral Sampson, Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma statehood bill passage, pension bills, and relief aid for Martinique with $100000 appropriations, plus opposition by Mr Underwood on Martinique aid.
In Washington the Senate Philippine committee reported on the murder and mutilation of American troops by Filipinos. Remains of Rear Admiral William Sampson were laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery with elaborate features.
United States exchanges aggregated 2.952 billion for seven days ending, up from 2.572 billion previous week. The period records wage disputes high output, and a major strike looms in the anthracite region idle to 147,000 workers.
Snow fell in parts of Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota. In Waverly Iowa Mrs Lucky Perry marked her 100th birthday. In Muscatine Iowa five men attempted to rob a Rock Island express car with three captured. Missouri seeks to remove Armour Hammond Cudahy Swift firms for price fixing. Jesse Stone dies in Watertown Wisconsin at 66. Lorimer nominated for Congress in Illinois sixth. Chicago sues to restrain alleged beef trust.
Guatemala reports 4000 dead and widespread ruin in major cities while Martinique’s St Pierre is destroyed with 30400 deaths including U S consul and other foreigners. Parish losses lift total to 40000. Spain reports quake along southeast coast with no fatalities.
Reports from London Paris Havana and Martinique describe protests, airship disasters, volcanic eruptions and death tolls. Resignations in Haiti and political milestones in Cuba accompany relief efforts and international responses as Mount Pelee continues to devastate St. Pierre and surrounding areas.
A chain of naphtha car explosions at the Panhandle railway yards in Sheridan Pennsylvania killed at least 25 and burned 200 to 300. A massive fire sent flames over crowds as ambulances and doctors rushed to aid victims and authorities investigated the blast source.
A scattered roundup notes a new nine turned transcontinental train from Chicago to New York in 17 hours. It mentions the J P Morgan steamship trust fears in London over railway buyouts and a Washington hotel lobby fistfight between Senator McLauren and A A Gates. The New York special franchise tax ruling is deemed unconstitutional. Atlantic shipping syndicate, Prince Henry celebration at Kiel, Irish funding appeal, New York Central lease of Delaware and Hudson to reach Saratoga and Montreal. Foreign immigration records, Berlin cannon test, Bret Harte’s burial, Michigan Central mortgage, cereal cooking discovery, repeal of war revenue tax July 1 affecting bankers brokers pawnbrokers brokers in grains tobacco and petroleum sectors.
Baton Rouge at noon Monday marked the start of the biennial Louisiana legislature. Key items before the body include judiciary reorganization reapportionment for an extra congressman and proposed insurance and trust legislation.
Queen Alexandra selects lily of the valley as the coronation flower and hints at a Martha Washington image on a forthcoming postage stamp making her the first US woman honored this way. A New York leader works to boost Alaskan basket making, while a Denver hospital admission spots 84 year old Mary Elvira Gillespie mother of 37 with 15 sets of twins and no current address for any. A striking 23 year old Montézuma Montezuma Tzin figure prowls Denver hotels with a carved cane.
Mine workers totaling about 145 000 began a full scale strike across the anthracite region of Pennsylvania for higher wages and shorter hours. None of the 357 collieries were operating as unions vote for a potential permanent stoppage after Hazleton convention.
New York reports checks totaling 10 million dollars sent by J P Morgan & Co to underwriters as the second cash dividend from the United States Steel corporation. The syndicate advanced 25 million dollars and received 10 million in the first dividend, with expectations of further distributions bringing total gains to about 40 percent on the underwritten 200 million and 160 percent of cash invested.
Oyster Bay New York May 13 preparations are underway for President Roosevelt to return home from Washington. The Sagamore Hill grounds and house are being renovated while Mrs Roosevelt and the children are expected to arrive around June 8. The president will follow soon after as public business allows with Cortelyou and He leasing offices in the Oyster Bay Bank Building for summer use.
Miss Jane Addams sociologist and head of Hull House suffered severe facial cuts and injuries to her arm when California Limited derailed near Revere Missouri after a dining car axle broke and struck a standing freight train. Fellow passenger H N Higginbotham also felt minor injuries.
Mahlon D. Miller of St Paul a linen and flax goods maker filed for bankruptcy with creditors claiming 2 226 720 in liabilities while assets total 1 900. He says his legal liabilities amount to 677 249 and notes he held 750 000 stock in the St Paul Improvement and Savings association whose failure the receiver seeks to assign 1 496 900 to Miller.
The article describes evening gown details with black tulle, lace stocks, white kid gloves, belt buckles, floral lawn trims on turnover collars, and flower sprigs used as berths and chetelaines. It notes dainty sleeves of flower chains, colorful handkerchief stocks, openwork stockings, summer shoes, and the prevailing chic of women’s accessories.
A satirical exchange is cited by the Catholic Standard and Times with an easterner mocking a country’s weather by noting its cyclones. The Kananean responds boastfully that their area experiences bi or tri cyclones, highlighting a regional climate boast.
A note on a May feature story titled The Prophet's Chamber from The Four-track News. It is described as unique and well illustrated and aimed at farmers wives in New York and New England. The paper offers subscription details: 50 cents a year in the United States and 5 cents per single copy.
An excerpt frames advice as a tradable commodity. The speaker likens advice to goods that can be bought or sold, urging restraint in giving away counsel. The voice mirrors a folksy, reflective tone about value and generosity.
A witty line from the Chicago Daily News treats critics as interchangeable with knockers, implying the same critical energy regardless of name. The quip underscores a playful media culture around opinion and evaluation.
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar relieves whooping cough. Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute. Merchants comment on pretender clerks blamed for poor service. Local paper quotes vendors railing against noisy sales clerks and their influence.
Letter describes lasting ovarian and womb inflammation with six years of pain and suffering. Hopeful tone seeks relief and guidance from a physician.
A quotation attributed to Charles Lamb declares that a laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market, illustrating a witty view on commerce and demeanor.
The Continental Limited on the Wabash Railroad ran 180 miles from Tilton to Granite City in 180 minutes with five stops and one engine change. Actual running time was 2 hours 38 minutes. Danville to Decatur covered 71.6 miles in 70 minutes with two station stops. Springfield, AL April 16. St. Louis Republic April 17 190%.
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