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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
2
The article notes a pronunciation shift from Cavite to Dennis among Dewey's fighters, stressing the accent on the eight-inch guns. This playful nickname change reflects wartime slang and morale among the crew.
The passage notes that among ten soldier presidents whose services span about forty years of the republic, William McKinley is the first to call the nation to arms as president.
A British expert reports to his admir alty that the Maine was blown up by a newly placed mine. He cannot determine how the plot was carried out.
Capt. Gridley of the Olympia Capt. Coghlan of the Raleigh and Capt. Wildes of the Boston fought together at Manila and were classmates at the naval academy graduating in 1863. Gridley and Wildes shared a room during their time there.
No court of inquiry needed to determine the Manila harbor disaster cause as several Spanish warships lie sunk. The explosions are asserted to have originated from outside and the exploder pleads guilty.
The author notes how quickly the Klondike gold rush has vanished from major papers, seldom earning more than a brief mention on the fifth page of a four page issue. The reflection contrasts past prominence with present obscurity in historical coverage.
Knoxville area pension agency reports 37000 invalid pensioners and 18000 widows drawing benefits. The district covers all southern states except Kentucky and Maryland.
The passage notes that Turkey and Greece are the only European countries without telephone service. It also states Sweden has the highest telephone density globally with one line per 115 people, followed by Switzerland with one line per 129.
Hanford California church authorities reach agreement with their pastor for a two year Klondike sojourn. If he makes a rich strike, he will repay the church debt while the congregation supports his family during the absence.
The wife of Maximo Gomez, leader of Cuban insurgents, is reportedly an American. Representative Gibson claims to represent the Tennessee district where she was born. Her maiden name was Miss Pink Martin, daughter of Henry Martin of Nail's creek in East Tennessee.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia joins a line of editors who assumed the post. Benjamin Franklin was the first to hold the office, and Amos Kendall Montgomery Blair and Thomas L. James all came from newspaper backgrounds before entering government service.
Reports indicate American bidders won a contract to deliver a large quantity of steel rails to Australia, beating England and Germany. Concurrently new Siberian railroad plans are set to be met with American steel shipments to support construction.
The article notes that at least 200 million steel balls are imported yearly to meet demand. Schweinfurt Germany supplied most last season, home to the world’s largest steel ball factory. A new plant in Allentown Pennsylvania is planned with capacity to exceed last year’s import level.
A weekly summary reports the senate confirming Commodore George Dewey to rear admiral on the 11th and discussing the railway arbitration bill. The house adopts a proposal to amend the constitution for direct senatorial elections, with migration limits debated and other bills passed. Adjourned to the 16th.
Congress saluted Commodore Dewey for the Manila victory and the Senate confirmed his appointment as rear admiral. The piece notes rewards and options for long service, including remaining on active list past age limits and years of service.
Adelaide M Ide daughter of Henry C Ide ex chief justice of Samoa recalls a childhood moment with Robert Louis Stevenson who lived in Samoa He was born February 29 and he joked about giving her his birthday noting no legal deed was made to transfer it.
A Washington dispatch notes rescue of sunken Spanish guns and munitions at Manila and the sinking of another Spanish warship. The piece also covers a Spanish spy's suicide, Cuba invasion delays, a senator's wife death, and war mobilization orders.
In the week ending the 13th 250 business failures occurred up from 240 the prior week and 265 a year earlier. Clearing houses reported 1 378 016 745 in aggregate receipts, up from 1 176 728 109. A Pittsburgh execution of Philip Till for murder is noted with a New York building collapse injuring several and killing five. Baseball league percentages for the week end the 14th show Cincinnati 810 Cleveland .727 Boston .609 and New York .579 among others.
Snowstorms hit Iron Mountain near Knoxville while 14 Grayling Michigan houses burned. Chicago stables and 75 horses were lost. Louisiana constitutional convention edged out black voting rights. Cincinnati execution of Frank Early noted. 95 year old T T Young dies in Casey Illinois. Bishop Perry dies in Dubuque aged 66. Schley’s squadron sails from Somme woods en route to aiding Dewey. Topeka leader J Collins killed in bed. Dewey relief expedition launched from San Francisco. Nebraska proclaims holiday for Omaha expo. Mrs Sven Rose dies at 100 in Granville Ohio. Remenyi dies at San Francisco Odeum. Bandits rob Cuba Miss train for 5000. Ball Bros warehouse fire in Munice Indiana costs 283000. Gussie steamer arms run halted at Key West.
Edward Wentz aged 36 his four year old daughter Lulu and Miss Lucy Plu grath drowned when a boat upset near Annapolis Maryland. Fire nearly wiped Chipley village in Louisiana.
Advices describe Dewey blockading Manila while Callao is seized aboard an American vessel. Havana reports bombardment at Bahia Sonda and a moving Spanish armada northward. Sampson’s fleet eyes the Windward Passage as Cuba notes dwindling reconcentrados. Spain’s cabinet resigns as Sagasta seeks a new ministry and Chamberlain voices Anglo American alliance. In Cienfuegos harbor American Marines cut cables with casualties on both sides.
Senate debate began on the war revenue measure with an estimated revenue of 151 million 494 thousand dollars. In the house lawmakers concentrated on suspending rules to advance key bills including the Comanche Kiowa and Apache lands allotment and settlement in Oklahoma. Other items include fire losses in Kingman Arizona and St Hyacinthe Quebec, naval war funding, and movements of the American fleet near Cuba and the Windward Passage.
Maj. Henry Stanton Kentucky poet dies at Prankfort. J C Fickes of Steubenville builds a bicycle powered boat. Count Castellane wins in Paris parliamentary race. Walter Sanger retires from world class cycling. Charles Dewey and wife celebrate golden wedding. Alfred Nobel monument unveiled in Hamburg. James Mead longtime NYC theater manager dies at 64. Bishop Newman near retirement for health. Canniff named president of Nickel Plate railroad. Belgium violates neutrality over Ravenna cargo at Antwerp. US Canada police chiefs support wartime government. Frances Burnett granted divorce and keeps maiden name. President McKinley to present Dewey’s commemorative token on return.
Washington May 16 65 000 volunteers mustered in and orders issued sending infantry artillery and cavalry to Chickamauga and San Francisco for the Philippine expedition. Dewey reports Manila blockade holds with Spanish surrender likely, scarce provisions, and reinforcements to speed to Manila. Major General Wesley Merritt to command military government.
Frank Peterson of Sioux City says he discovered a copper hardening process and has a patent. He shows samples amid talk of a Des Moines case and a former claim of Damascus steel, while a knife blade reportedly holds an edge and conducts electricity. Peterson plans to form a company to push the patent.
Mrs. Jeannette Ireland of near Waterloo suffered severe injuries after an unprovoked bulldog attack. The dog maimed her arms and chest while she fought for life, reaching a neighboring farm where she fainted. Doctors say her condition is precarious with little chance of recovery.
Fred Daniels aged 14 and a companion 15 threw stones at Mrs. Pray’s residence. Daniels drew a knife and threatened to kill. A neighbor restrained him while Mrs. Pray and her daughter Caro arrived and beat him with a buggy whip. Daniels was arrested and praised actions.
Physicians fear malaria can trigger fatal illnesses and nervous prostration. The article touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to eradicate the malady and also as a cure for biliousness constipation rheumatism and dyspepsia.
In a clipped dialogue quoted from the Chicago Evening News, Mabel asks for enlistment while George questions declaring love. He suggests service might teach about arms, ending with her contentment after his remark.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of I. J. Cheney & Co., swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every untreatable catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A. W. Gleason records the oath dated December 6, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and marketed by BF J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hail's Family Pills also advertised as best.
Fragmentary line from a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece notes a farewell to Mr. Ratlines of the naval reserves. The quoted dialogue hints at a wartime or naval context with a mother and daughter exchange.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Fase soothes painful swollen nervous smarting feet and bunions. It eases tight shoes and reduces sweating and callouses. Try it today. trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
In a playful exchange, Mrs Hoon frets over Puffington’s formidable presence while Old Hoon praises him as a born colonel, a compliment echoed by the speaker in a witty cartoonish moment.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute made of pure grains that pleases taste and appearance while avoiding nerves disruption. It claims health benefits and long staying power as a food-like drink. Also notes local items about war envelopes by J Collins and a Columbus lithograph firm.
A Washington Ia Democrat item cites Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Hale's Toothache Drops as quick remedies. It notes people seek good traits in relatives and implies cough relief from the advertised products.
Reports from Sierra Leone say Rev. Cain and his wife, both alumni of Western College, Toledo, were murdered during their three years in Africa amid clashes with Mohammedan Turkish missionaries. Miss Archer, a Des Moines United Brethren medical missionary, was ordained two years ago.
New York Granite awards a silver medal to B. L. Hebener of Washington acknowledging 63 years in the marble trade. He is 81, in good health, and has run his Washington business for over four decades.
State senator and Mrs J Ti Carney and Mr and Mrs H B djalbert and niece Miss Alice Barstow, of Marshal town, were staying at the Elms at Excelsior Springs Mo when the hotel burned, escaping with their lives but losing valuables and clothing. Senator Carney lost his gold ring and Mrs Carney a valuable diamond pin.
Chris Begun living near Lehigh faced a mob from the Lehigh miners who visited his farm and compelled him to remove a Spanish flag. They tarred his lower limbs only before letting him go, prompting concern over local tensions and intimidation.
H P Jonas of Kokomo Indiana reports nerves fatigue and insomnia improved after starting Hood’s Sarsaparilla. She purchased multiple bottles and now feels stronger after years of poor health. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as America's Greatest Medicine sold by druggists.
The speaker aimed to craft lines for print and softened cadence to appeal on paper. His wife praised the talk despite limited enthusiasm from legislators. she trusted his views, while attendees kept their feet on desks as a sign of tepid reception. An old Washington Star quote, rail ads, and travel offers follow.
A well known lecturer recalls a scene where an emcee introduces Prof. Blank as having a finer flow of language than the host, then steps aside and lets the professor proceed, leaving him to salvage the talk after a dazing, comic preface.
The Pioneer Limited claims to be the world’s only perfect train route running nightly between Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. An illustrated pamphlet of scenic views along the line is mailed free with a two cent stamp to Geo H Heafford, Chicago. A jokey anecdote about a mother and suitor is quoted from the Chicago Daily News.
Advertising snippets boast cures for nervous disorders and consumption with free trial bottles and treatises. Letters mention Dr Mine's nerve restorer and Piso's Cure for Consumption praised by Mrs Mobbs of New York in 1894.
A column discusses female health issues and work stress, arguing women suffer derangements of the organism leading to fatigue. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills, urging readers to write for free advice and citing a testimonial from Mrs Maraane Anderson in Lewiston Maine.
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