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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
1
The Express reports Japan has found rich gold deposits and bans foreign entry to work them. It notes irrigation has turned 12,000,000 acres of the Sahara into fertile land. It also mentions Germany’s book trade marking Gutenberg’s 500th birth anniversary with a monument in Berlin.
The shear trust formed two years ago with solid backing has collapsed, stockholders losing nearly all their investment. The wheaters appear among the injured in this loss.
A London show featured a flower claimed to have been grown from a weed found in an Egyptian mummy case dated about 2000 years ago. The plant described resembles the modern sweet pea in appearance.
The Paris exposition opens with Americas unique corn kitchen exhibit. described as a civilization dispenser finance and culture display representing the United States. officials promise a pragmatic view of food and tradition in the international showing.
The Buffalo News notes a bedridden woman of Yoncaster Ohio who has lived paralysed for 40 years yet earned enough money to pay for her home and support her family, serving as a rebuke to many shameless American men.
Historic remark about coal being sent to Newcastle fades as the United States increases exports to Britain. The shift suggests American coal now fuels homes and industries in foreign markets, challenging the old adage.
A traveler who did not make the journey says the Manila to Australia voyage feels like river travel since land is out of sight for about two days. The 21 day voyage passes among South Sea islands, explaining the comparison to river navigation.
American factories expect a ten percent rise in bicycle production this year from last year. About fifty manufacturers operate in the country and last year’s total output reached 1,000,000 wheels. There are now 6,000,000 bicycles in use across the United States.
The list notes states whose legislatures have approved choosing U.S. senators by popular vote. Included are Nevada Utah Washington Wyoming North Carolina Montana Arkansas Idaho California Colorado Florida Indiana Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire North Dakota Ohio Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Francis Douce the antiquary left a sealed box to the British Museum to be opened in 1900. At a recent trustees meeting the box was opened and found to contain only old rubbish and a note by Douce calling the trustees average in intelligence.
The Johnson shell reportedly uses a cap at its nose filled with a soft substance to coat the armor, causing projectiles to detonate at contact and pass through the plate. The notion mocks the effectiveness of protection seen as a useless stove lid compared to a uniformed officer.
Claude McAllister of Brington New Jersey tried to breathe fire by filling his mouth with gasoline and lighting a match. The explosion nearly blew off his head, and in the hospital he ponders another stunt, if he survives.
The German publication A Century of Copper notes US output surged from about one sixth of world production in 1871 1880 to over half from 1891 1900, with a larger share than any other nation. It cites Scientific American figures on rising domestic copper supply.
An eastern town's aspiring poet recites verses to a fair girl who praises his work yet he misuses a dictionary entry. She corrects him on lobsters, pointing out the term Homarus Americanus. The scene reflects humor over language and schooling.
Senate discussions focus on Philippine governance after insurrection and Cuban affairs. House handles Alaska civil government bill and adjournment plans while Neeley extradition passes. Debate continues on constitutional privileges for island residents and anti cannteen measures in separate sessions.
The president told Boer peace commissioners the United States could not aid the South African republics and mediation services were offered then declined by Great Britain. Boer envoys plan to visit ten or twelve major U S cities to press their cause. The House leaders vote to cut war taxes next session. Census enumerators begin June 1.
James M. Lynch of Syracuse named president of the International Typographical Union. In Albany a new Associated Press charter is issued to cover the nation. Westfield sees a fatal derailment on the Lake Shore mail train as Engineer Teagan and Fireman Leighbody die. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon sails for Europe. Buffalo reports the death by burn of T. T. S. Timson, railroad official. New York experiences the failure of Price McCormick & Co. with liabilities around 13 000 uno.
Fire destroys Reeves Bros boiler works in Alliance Ohio with losses of 144000. Train wreck in Oakland kills Engineer Frank Shaw and Fireman Harry Wetzell. Lake View Oregon wiped by fire. American Baptist Missionary meeting held in Detroit. Methodists lift time limit for ministers in Chicago. Officer Ray shot in St Louis riot. Freight wreck near Laurens South Carolina roasts two railroad workers. Frankfort Kentucky reports no soldiers. Ex-governor W S Taylor visits Indianapolis. Kansas delegates to national convention pledge Bryan. Presbyterian assembly in St Louis to study confession revision. Fifth Ohio district backs John Snook for Congress. Peninsula Bank robbers steal about 10000 in Williamsburg. Anti-Saloon League opens in Chicago with 30 states present. South Dakota GOP backs McKinley delegates. North Carolina Prohibitionists nominate Henry Sheets for governor. McFerrin sawmill boiler explosion kills five in Covington Tennessee. St Louis street riots escalate. governor vows militia. South Dakota GOP nominates Charles N Herreid for governor. Cleveland business leader Herbert Noyes fatally shot.
R. O. Crump of West Bay City was renominated for Congress by Republicans of Michigan's Tenth district.
Dispatches indicate the British advance under Roberts toward Pretoria continues with a 30 mile front while the Boers vow to defend Johannesburg. In Africa floods on the Rhenoster hinder movement and a string of clashes yields casualties and demoralization among Boer forces.
General Schwan reports from the Thomas at sea that the Philippine insurrection is irretrievably collapsing. He notes Luzon is controlled by American troops, and most educated and peasant classes prefer peace under American rule. Troops will press on through the rainy season, trusting locals to cooperate and root out guerrillas.
In St Louis on Friday sympathizers attacked a Jefferson avenue streetcar firing about 100 shots. Patrolman Peter Wells was wounded in the armpit as police returned fire. A separate explosion damaged a Spaulding avenue car but caused no injuries. Federal injunctions against union officials were extended to June 6.
Detroit hosts the American Baptist Home Mission Society and the American Baptist Publication Society annual sessions. Leaders report 180 missionaries and teachers, 1,600 churches aided, colored Baptists rise to 1,800,000, 1900 receipts $580,700, 20-year receipts $8.943 million, endowments growing. Publication Society notes 672,617 in sales, 66 colporteurs, 34 Sunday school missionaries, 8 district secretaries, 6 chapel cars, year ending March 31 receipts $758,025.
New York May 25. Price McCormick and Co. a leading brokerage house failed with liabilities estimated at 13 million to 18 million. The firm held large cotton positions amid a falling market and operates with 30 U S branch offices and exchanges memberships. Assignees William J Curtis and William N Cromwell will handle inquiries as the firm plans creditor statements.
R G Dun notes a shift to a natural price range after a period of speculative buying. Since March 16 the all prices average fell about 4.5 percent by May 16 and a further 4 percent last week, with cotton and pig iron down sharply and iron products, hides, boots and shoes, leather, and petroleum also retreating.
Washington May 25 The census takers appointed across the United States will begin their duties on June 1. Citizens with questions about an official can verify by inspecting the silver badges, identical to the illustration.
The census enumerator receives an official badge that confers full powers of a U S government officer. It merits due respect, and after duties are completed Uncle Sam may allow the badge as a souvenir of authority.
In Rome on May 25 a grand canonization ceremony for Jean Baptiste de la Salle and Rita di Caseia drew about 60 000 spectators and 380 000 foreign pilgrims. The pope blessed the crowd after Te Deum and the procession dispersed amid loud cheers.
London dispatch says Lord Roberts headquarters report rapid British advance with Gen. Hamilton joining him. Boers evacuate positions south of the Ga gaz river and 5,000 cross to the north bank. Pretoria news embargo blocks details while Lydenburg push continues and Boers vote on continuing the war.
Twenty two miners were killed in the Cumnock mine disaster on Tuesday night. The Cumnock mines had a history of fatalities with a prior 1895 explosion that left 40 dead but improvements had reduced fire damp risk. The mine was owned by Pennsylvania capitalists. In Welland Ontario, Karl Dullman and associates, Dublin born, Washington and Richmond connections, were convicted of attempting to wreck Lock 24 with dynamite and received life sentences.
Springfield Illinois May 25 Superintendent David Griffiths of Republic Iron and Steel informs that due to order shortages and a market slump the local plant will close on June 1 for an indefinite period. About 800 workers will lose jobs as 33 mills halt operations while 3 remain active.
The seventy first annual general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church adjourned in Chattanooga after eight days. It will reconvene in West Point, Mississippi, in 1901. The key achievement is launching a million dollar centennial education endowment fund.
Atlantic City May 25 the quadrennial conference adopted by two thirds a church discipline amendment requiring all ministry candidates to forswear tobacco in any form.
The Presbyterian general assembly adopted a report to form a fifteen member committee to inquire presbyteries on revising the confession of faith. The panel will report at the next general assembly.
The body of an unknown man was found Thursday night three miles from Ishpeming on the road to Dexter mine. Indications point to murder with a fractured skull battered face and torn clothing. The victim was lame and blind in one eye.
A gayly decorated 21 car Rock Island train left Topeka at noon Thursday carrying 20,000 bushels of corn destined for feminine sufferers in India.
How much you eat is not the question but how much you digest since food does good only when digested and absorbed. Hood's Sarsaparilla aids stomach digestion restoring appetite and strength. A testimonial from Miss Otie McCoy Lebanon Indiana reports weight gain after four bottles.
In Diedrich Knickerbocker lore Irving linked the name to New York and Rip Van Winkle. A St. Louis to New York train named Knickerbocker Special popularized the moniker and the Big Four added the New York and Boston Limited known to travelers as Number Sixteen. The Big Four motto Comfort in travel underscores the service accessibility and prompt replies from Cincinnati headquarters.
A western couple visiting New York stay at the Waldorf Astoria and spend their first day admiring the Myrtle Room Astor Gallery and the grand ballroom. The husband jokes he would not have his shoes blackened, saying if he did they would be gilded.
The Colorado Special departs Chicago at 10:00 AM daily and reaches Denver at 1:20 PM the next day, with Colorado Springs and Manitou served the same evening. No car changes and meals in Dining Cars. A second fast train runs at 10:30 PM daily. Also advertised is a new illustrated book Colorado mailed for four cents postage. Ticket offices listed as Chicago and North Western Ry. 1938 Clark St and Wells St stations.
The Chicago Evening News notes a promotion titled The Proper Term The Maid Marriage. The item signals a controversy or entertainment feature prompting public attention in the paper.
An advertisement touts Carter's ink as superior quality at no higher cost than inferior inks. It claims AJ dealers stock Carter's with equal or better value and urges readers to switch for clearer writing and longevity.
A brief quotation from Atchison Globe notes a girl's view of men shaped by novels, humorously suggesting that even many brothers cannot improve the judgment formed by literature.
An odd clipping lists a drug claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine with a 25 cent refund offer for failure to cure a cold and includes scattered ad lines and a matronly proverb. It also advertises help wanted for 600 girls at Mathews Agency in Chicago offering $16 monthly plus room and board.
The advertisement extols Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's product as a cure for numerous women's illnesses. It claims wide readership, grateful letters, free advice from Lynn Massachusetts, and that the medicine has restored health to a million women.
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