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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
3
The speaker extols Christ finishing the work given by the Father, detailing how His poverty, anonymity, lack of organization, and unlettered background faced hostile forces yet ended in triumph. It emphasizes Christ as healer of sin, master of nature, and conqueror of death, offering sympathy to sufferers and urging personal acceptance of His mission.
A British dispatch from London reports President Kruger issuing a proclamation asking Transvaal burghers to decide whether to continue fighting or sue for peace. The piece notes Boer leaders' split views and Roberts forces moving toward Johannesburg and Pretoria with 30,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry, and 150 guns as tense operations unfold.
Chicago defeated Wisconsin 71 to 57 in a Madison dual track meet at Camp Randall. Chicago won seven events while Wisconsin captured nine. Records fell for Wisconsin in five events including pole vault mile run half mile and mile walk. Chicago won 120 yard hurdles 100 yard dash mile bicycle shot put and hammer throw. Wisconsin took first in mile run high jump discus throw mile walk 220 yard dash pole vault broad jump 80 yard run and 220 yard hurdles.
Eddie eabout the colored boxer died at Bridgeport hospital after remaining insensible since last Friday night from a blow in a match with William Forsyth. Forsyth is jailed.
In Chicago on Sunday May 28 consecrations were held for Rev. D. H. Moore and Rev. J. W. Hamilton and Missionary Bishops FE W Parker and FW Warne of the Methodist Episcopal church at the Auditorium. Boise Idaho May 28 an explosion in the Florida mountain tunnel of the Trade Dollar company at Silver City killed Dan Joyce and Asher Jesse and seriously injured Andy Davis and Joseph Nelson. The blast resulted from drilling into a missed hole.
A report from Thompson's Springs Utah says two sheriffs died in a battle with outlaws 56 miles east of the town. Posses are moving toward the scene as authorities pursue the attackers.
On May 28 the St Louis street railway strike entered its twenty first day with no end in sight. Police protect the few operating cars as clashes between strikers and nonstrikers leave four dead and many wounded. The dispute centers on reinstating all old workers, with the company refusing to replace newer hires. Three strikers were shot at Lafayette Park in a suspected attack by company workers, later described as a possible assassination or a pitched battle.
Big mine afire at the twentieth level of No 2 shaft in the Hecla branch forces closure and rescue efforts. 12 men nearly overcome by gas, Will McRae found dead. five others hospitalized with Russell in precarious condition. Gas spreads as crews search, surface medical staff aid, and the mine heads toward containment.
London May 28. The illness of Mrs Gladstone is reported more serious with strength failing gradually. Family members have been summoned to Hawarden.
James J. Coogan, Manhattan borough president and Tammany Hall figure, gave 100000 dollars to the democratic national committee with a condition that the donation be rescinded if William J. Bryan is not renominated. Memorial Day observed in Lexington Virginia with tributes to Generals Lee and Jackson.
Chicago reports describe Capt. George W. Streeter leading a 13-man force to seize 186 acres of Lincoln park shoreline. The venture ended in a fiasco with one boy shot in the leg and a horse killed, as 800 officers prepared to oust the invaders. Niles and four companions surrendered after a brief parley, while Streeter vows a $500,000 damages suit against city officials and others.
Chief Justice Hazelrige announced he will not enter the Democratic nomination for governor. This leaves Gov. Beckham as the sole active candidate at present in the race.
India leads plant variety, while the London Engineer cites leading bronzes with lead, and European nations show robust metal and chemical production. Prof Borchers notes calcium carbide and alkali production powers in the tens of thousands of horsepower, with new gas based flashlight photography triggering a camera shutter via a pneumatic bulb.
James Fitzharris alias Skin the Goat and Josep Mullett released from Irish prison for Phoenix Park murders were excluded at Ellis Island under a law banning felons from entry. The board questioned Fitzharris about his life sentence and alleged offer to act as informer. Mullett refused to answer. They were sent to the excluded pen and face possible appeal to Washington.
Manila dispatch notes daily scouting and engagements in northern Luzon. Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-sixth regiments kill 46 enemies, seize 180 prisoners and 300 rifles with ammunition. Manila remains peaceful though province natives flee conscription and roving bands raise crime. Brig. Gen. Funston's suspension case ends with ruling that his execution of natives was justifiable given provoked murder of Maccabebe scouts.
Boston May 28. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe received friends on her eighty first birthday as flowers poured in from across the country. Congratulatory messages flowed in and Mrs. Howe is reported to be in excellent health.
Prof. Robert Viziarde, a young author and composer who arrived in St. Joseph from Kansas City months ago, killed himself in his studio by severing wrist arteries with a razor. He left no note explaining his deed.
A Flam beau Paper mill and warehouse at Parke Falls Price county burned destroying the plant and stock with a loss estimated at 200000. Capt Page McCarty former duel participant is dead after a long illness in Richmond. Lieut Col John S Mallory assigned as military attache to the American legation in Peking.
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