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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
1
Pretoria reports the Mafeking siege was abandoned after severe bombardment by British forces from the south. Simultaneously 5,000 British troops reportedly surround Christiana and capture officials. London crowds celebrate outside the Mansion House as news spreads.
Washington May 16 The amendment to the federal constitution to place trust control with Congress is reported to the House The proposed Article 16 allows Congress to define regulate control prohibit or dissolve trusts whether in corporation form or otherwise and lets states operate in ways not conflicting with federal law.
Mrs. Thomas Moser and her four children were found dead at their Tremont area farm three miles north of Tremont Illinois. Throats slashed ear to ear. Mrs Moser in the cellar, children in beds upstairs. Husband Thomas Moser missing, no suspect yet. Neighbors alerted authorities after discovering the scene on Tuesday.
The Kentucky Republican state convention met in Louisville and after nine hours selected four delegates and four alternates to the national convention and two presidential electors. It endorsed President McKinley and condemned Kentucky Democrats, instructing delegates to vote for McKinley and W. O. Bradley for vice president.
In Marinette on May 18 the Perley-Lowe Company of Chicago purchased the season's cut of Peshtigo Lumber, about 238000000 to 30000000 feet, for around 400000 dollars. Isaac Stephenson represented Peshtigo and Perley-Lowe in the deal, ending a major lumber block in the district.
Helena May 16 Acting Gov Spriggs appoints W A Clark of Butte to US Senate to serve until next legislature elects successor after Clark resigns. Clark explains resignation in Senate speech. Washington May 16 Senators wary on effects of appointment amid possible investigation. Butte May 19 Gov Smith revokes Spriggs action and names Martin Maginnis to fill vacancy, citing collusion and fraud.
Negotiations between strikers and St. Louis Transit Co are terminated for now. Strikers demand reinstatement and vow to stay out until positions are restored. Rioting flared again Friday leaving seven wounded and two fatally hurt.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Dewey has altered views since a western and southern trip and hopes her husband will withdraw from politics. She fears the strain could harm his health and happiness, while Admiral Dewey appears to push toward a public statement or withdrawal. Beauvoir preparations hint at an upcoming announcement on his candidacy or creed.
In Panama on May 18 insurgents faced a serious defeat near Velas after a 70 hour battle with government forces begun May 11. General Leal and General Herrera were among the dead, described as a bloody butchery. About 1200 insurgents were captured and government troops seized a large stock of guns.
The Times correspondent reports an alarmingly large anti-foreign movement led by the Boxers. A severe anti Christian outbreak near Pao Ting Fu in Pe Chi Li province resulted in 73 native Christians killed, including women and children, with many burned alive.
The Quincy mine strike ended Thursday morning as all employees returned to work. Underground workers receive a ten percent raise and full-time half shifts on Saturdays, surface workers a ten percent wage increase. This settles the last copper district strike and no further ones are anticipated.
The investigation into military conduct in the Coeur d'Alenes concluded after a prolonged, highly political process led by John J. Lentz and Sulzer. The two Democrats dominated the committee, pushing sensational testimony while sparing no accusations against the administration.
A report by patriotic Democrats on the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee proposes revisions to the shipping bill. Subventions are urged as the only practical way to revive the merchant marine, countering foreign lobbying and free ships advocates.
Treasury report lists customs duties paid on Porto Rico sugar and molasses entering New York. American Sugar Refining led with 637 551 dollars while firms such as Lascelles Co Czarnikow McDougall and others appear with varying amounts. The tariff bill faced accusations of aiding the sugar trust in Congress amid broader political skirmishing.
The state historical department trustees met in Des Moines and re elected curator Aldrich for six years. He was authorized to publish multiple works including Shambalugh’s Monograph on the Constitution of Iowa. Purchases and gifts were approved, notably oil paintings of Black Hawk and Wapello and a musket presented by Mr. Perstin with pearl inlay from shells.
The tale recounts threats by Mary McAllister's father and Joseph Berry against W C McNamara who sought to marry her. McNamara's habeas corpus case reveals Mary was kept in the McAllister home for two weeks and barred from correspondence. The community watches as McNamara pursues his claimed bride amid a dramatic, medievalesque backdrop.
The Social Society of Iowa Medical Women held its second annual session in Des Moines. The 23 regular women physicians form over a third of Iowa's doctors. Officers elected include President Dr A D King, Vice President Dr Mary A Breen, Secretary Dr Jennie McCowen, Treasurer Dr Nancy M Hill.
A partisan rift surfaces as Lentz and Sulzer mentor witnesses and shape testimony to portray a great wrong in a probe led by Democrats. Hearsay questions target trusts amid a clash over free ships and protection of American shipyards, with Republicans veering toward national interest.
The United States shows a trade balance of 1.483 billion dollars in favor, far exceeding the 353 million total during all prior administrations through Cleveland. In three McKinley years, the gain surpasses the prior century by about 1.1 billion dollars, signaling strong prosperity and trust in current policies.
George Parker, biographer of Mr. Cleveland and former Birmingham consul, writes that consular appointments were corrupted by political influence. He condemns looting of the service but as a beneficiary he questions his own critique while noting examinations now screen candidates and political pull no longer guarantees entry.
A professional sick man reports that the sultan of Turkey shows remarkable perseverance in controlling his cough, reflecting resilience and steady care under illness.
The piece accuses Senator Jones and Democratic leaders of pursuing anti tariff zeal against the sugar trust while proposing to divert duties collected on Porto Rico imports to the treasury. It cites past votes on the Dingley act and notes a proposed $657,551 payback to the sugar trust, framing accusations of corrupt motives and broken platform pledges by the Democratic party.
James Clark a well known stock raiser of Pleasant Grove township Des Moines county accidentally shot his brother Andrew Clark. They went out at night to watch for a cattle poisoner. They parted and in the dark James mistook his brother for the culprit and fired.
The survey schedule outlines Prof. Savage concluding Henry county, Prof. Beyer handling clay analysis, Prof. Calvin finishing Page county, Prof. Udden of Rock Island working in the Mississippi valley, Prof. Norton tackling artesian wells and Bremer county, and Prof. Wilder completing Webster county survey.
On June 4 and 6 the Fourth District Veterans Association will meet in New Hampton and on June 7 the Modern Woodmen of northeastern Iowa will hold their annual picnic in the city. The veterans expect 500 to 600 visitors while the Woodmen anticipate about 5,000 guests. Numerous committees are making arrangements.
Chicago police were asked through a circular from G B Struble of Castana to find his son who vanished May 11 after being enticed from home six miles east of Castana by a tramp. Authorities fear the youth and the suspect may be in Chicago.
A contest for the office of city assessor in Sioux City escalates after broken seals and tampered ballots are found during a recount. O. F. Hutchinson appears to lead C. C. Wales by a margin amid anticipated bitter legal proceedings.
Sensational developments in the death of Henry Tharp suggest murder rather than suicide. Tharp was found in Oskaloosa with a bullet wound to the brain and a smoking revolver nearby, shifting initial thoughts from self-inflicted harm to homicide.
Cornell College at Mount Vernon receives a $10,000 donation from Iowa Falls capitalist John H. Carlton. Carlton, once a Methodist minister, plans the gift to endow a philosophy lecture course at the Methodist college.
Iowa fosters golf growth with about 20 clubs and 800 members. Clubs span Keokuk Des Moines Dubuque Burlington Sioux City Marshalltown Le Mars Clinton Davenport and Cedar Rapids with org dates from 1895 to 1899. A state association plan pursues sportsmanlike play and tournament organization.
At Yale University senior class of the law school staged a mock campaign using a secret ballot. President McKinley’s administration was endorsed for a second term while Gov. Leslie M. Shaw was nominated for vice president against Gov. Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Tong. L. J. Flynn of Dubuque managed Shaw’s interests in the brief campaign.
A missing letter with drafts totaling over 5000 dollars has been recovered by Waterloo’s Commercial National Bank. A Burlington junk dealer found the letter among rags and old paper, opened it and sent it to the drafts purchaser in Waterloo, solving the nearly two month mystery.
Mrs. George Slezak and her daughter Agnes suffered severe burns in Iowa City after their cleaning of a closet with benzine, mistaken for turpentine. A lighted candle ignited flames on walls and furnishings, forcing them to roll on the grass to extinguish the fire. both may be permanently disfigured.
The training school for nurses at the Iowa institution for feeble minded children held its second annual commencement in Glenwood. A large audience attended as graduates Flora McKee Mae Drain Anna Slater May Haney Helen Richardson Belle Alexander W S Bartholomei J Arch Edwards and Wesley E Steppan received diplomas.
Judge Brannan of the Clinton district holds Muscatine North and South Railway liable for unpaid wages after a contractor abandoned a railroad project. The ruling affects contractors railway companies and workers owed back pay.
Hirschell Goodrich a 22 year old farmer near Webster City was sent to the insane asylum at Independence. He had been studying Christian Science and recently began midnight rides. He left with a team Sunday claiming he would attend the Paris exposition to meet Mrs Eddy founder of Christian Science.
NR C Barrett reverses Osceola County school status confirming A J Jones who was discharged for refusing to teach in grades when hired for high school duties. Barrett states the discharge was wrong and orders consideration anew.
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