30 May 1895
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1895
Page
1
The Express notes Tun constitution proposal for Utah voters caps state debt at $100000 and praises the idea that states should pay as they go, calling it a solid provision. It frames debt limits as fiscally prudent for governance.
A scientist elevates earth’s age to 680000000 years while noting human vanity as a brief factor. Wittrraw Bern’s latest Egypt photos reveal hair from the scalp used on the chin, a curious grooming detail.
A Chicago court district squad pursued a fugitive by bicycle and captured him, highlighting ongoing police vigilance. The report notes daily advances in usefulness and resilience within the force as evidenced by the incident.
Fiorma faces ruined orange harvest due to a cold wave but presses on with plans for the largest melon crop on record. She expects to ship more than 8,000 carloads, signaling strong outlook despite earlier damage.
Dawn Rice once delighted crowds with circus clown impersonations more than twenty years ago and remains alive living in a Long Branch cottage. The septuagenarian, known as Dan, is described as hale and hearty.
Dr. Joan M. Byrox died of consumption in a New York hospital after a year of healthy life. He contracted tuberculosis while experimenting with tubercle bacilli, reflecting his work in medical science.
A Brooklyn inventor lay on a railroad track in front of an 8 mph electric car ten times to prove his fender device’s safety and escaped injury each time, a display of extraordinary confidence in his invention.
Evison proposes a telegraphic system at sea with vessel indicators that deflect when approaching ships carry the same apparatus. He argues the device could warn of icebergs and collisions, protecting ships and saving lives.
In Philadelphia the seventy five year old Currry Hill prison houses 1,400 convicts. The present warden cites parental neglect and indulgence as the main crime cause and blames mothers for enabling offenses. He argues industrious people do not easily turn to crime.
A group of boys were asked to define an editor. Their responses frame an editor as a word handler, a professional of the English language, a observer who comments on others’ work, and a person with industry, instinct, and patience.
Oak land Cal reports Rev Kapir Davis a sensational pastor who announced himself on lecture hand bills as the Oscar Wilde of America and now seeks to recall those hand bills. He is described as versatile and once impersonated Richard Jr in a sermon while dancing in evening dress to illustrate the waltz.
A Massachusetts school for the blind shapes Edith Thomas into a capable reader and writer despite deafness and blindness. Her success underscores the noble work of such institutions in making life fuller for afflicted children. The piece argues against sensationalist views of marriage across social classes, urging continued liberty and egalitarian attitudes in America.
Famine and privation in Newfoundland drive a rising stream of emigrants to the United States. Most travel by steamer from St. John’s to Boston and New York, with fishermen settling along the Atlantic coast. The Troy Times lauds Newfoundlanders as hardy thrifty and independent citizens.
Washington dispatch notes Commodore Lester A. Beardsley elevated to rear admiral. Also reports Hawaii credentials from Frank P. Hastings, withdrawal of Thurston as Hawaiian minister, and other cabinet level updates. General news includes deaths, floods, crop losses, strikes, and regional incidents across the United States.
Up to May 15 lake region losses totaled 520000 versus 186000 the prior year. Snow fell in Creede Colorado. Gold was struck in Renville Minnesota. A rear-end collision near Cheyenne Wyoming killed Denver men August Gray and Ed Fuller. A circus elephant spooked a crowd in Fort Wayne killing Mrs Eliza Lemay and injuring others. Drownings in Effingham Illinois and a stable fire in Chicago killed horses. A mob murdered William Connell after he killed Sheriff Dunham in Georgia. Bank vaults opened in Oneida Kansas. Wheat prospects varied across the northwest. Legislation in Michigan bans public liquor toasts. Texas educ dept restricts nuns in public schools. Two canoeists torn apart by alligators in Texas. Wheat in Minnesota and Dakotas looks strong. Tragedies across the US and foreign lands noted. Franz von Suppe died in Vienna at 75. China recalls Formosa officials. Gravina wreck details report 168 drowned. China-Japan ties resume via Hayashi to Peking. Colored workers killed fleeing Mexico. Independence proclaimed at Formosa. Victoria marks 76th birthday.
The Central Vimetallic league of Memphis calls for a national convention on June 12 13 in Memphis to plan future action. Various incidents follow including drownings fatal fires murders and a bank liquidation with multiple named locations and people.
AtMemphis May 4 between 700 and 800 southern leaders gathered at the Auditorium to condemn free coinage of silver and uphold gold standard. Secretary Carlisle spoke warning that such policy harms contracts wages and banks. resolutions urged sound money and urged Ohio style reform groups and continued parities through gold.
A New York Democratic Editorial Association banquet honors leaders including Senator Hill with President Cleveland's letter warning against free silver coinage. Cleveland stresses that sound money is essential to national prosperity and party unity, urging Democrats to oppose unpredictable monetary upheaval.
Ex Gov W D Hoard was elected department commander of the Wisconsin G A R in Green Bay with H W Thompson and W P Blinn as senior and junior vice commanders. About 2000 veterans marched in the parade the encampment voted to end parades due to aging members. Racine chosen for 1896 encampment and memorials noted deaths of several officers. Henry A Chittenden died in Montclair N J at 79, honored abolitionist and Underground Railroad pioneer.
R G Dun reports wheat damaged by May snows and frosts may threaten business if the sudden 12 cent weekly rise proves lasting. Markets show reluctant belief as stocks rise in iron leather and hides, and prices like 80 cents a bushel for wheat persist despite optimism. Corn pork cotton up, with July at 84 to 89 cents, barrels and prices shifting amid renewed demand.
Reports from North Dakota and South Dakota indicate the recent frost damaged wheat little, with growers predicting a rapid recovery once warm rains arrive. In western Minnesota flax and corn suffered most, with many corn fields needing replanting. Ecuadorian crisis prompts US navy dispatch to Guayaquil. Public Printer seeks classified status for government printing office employees.
Fr Beecham’s pills advertised for bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache foul taste in mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin due to constipation. Pills 25c per box. Free book from B F Allen Co 365 Canal Street New York. Annual sales exceed 6 million boxes.
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