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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
3
Unofficial returns show Ohio Republicans ahead, with a 26 520 plurality, while fusion in Nebraska shapes tight contests. Des Moines and Boston report strong Republican gains with Wolcott and Shaw leading. New Jersey and Virginia tilt Democratic. Pennsylvania, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Arkansas show mixed outcomes across state offices and legislatures.
In Greater New York election results Robert A. Van Wyck is elected mayor for four years with a plurality of 82,074. Democrats carry all counties and boroughs and will control the municipal assembly by a large majority. Alton B. Parker leads for chief judge with a statewide plurality of at least 60,000 over Wallace.
Madrid reports the Spanish government will try Gen. Weyler by court martial once he is reachable if he confirms press reports of his remarks. Port authorities are to obtain the exact speech terms made in Havana upon his departure for Spain and his embarkation Sunday. The Minuco cable notes Cuban autonomist forces reorganizing and returning emigrants to Cuba.
An assassination attempt on President Prudente Moraes occurred in Rio de Janeiro on a Friday. Col. Moraes, the president’s brother, was wounded shielding the leader. War Minister Gen. Bethencourt was killed. Martial law has been declared as troops guard the government.
The Buffalo W Cc T U session elected officers led by Miss Frances E Willard. Resolutions praised Mrs M B Carse and her work for the Temple while condemning any reflection on her sincerity. Seven of 11 temple trustees resigned including Willard, leaving four: Carse, Dunham, Demorest, and Fessenden.
The steamer Idaho of the Western Transit line foundered near Long Point off Lake Erie at 4 30 Saturday morning with 21 on board. Only two survived after eight hours in the water, rescued by the Mariposa. Names of 16 of the dead are listed. three others drowned whose identities are unknown.
Illinois and midwest Baptist ministers are invited to the fifteenth annual Baptist congress in Chicago at Immanuel church November 16 to 18. The meeting will discuss theology society and humanity with papers speakers and open participation away from business and devotional duties.
The Chesapeake and Ohio express known as the F F W from Cincinnati to Washington wrecked near Shedwell five miles east of Charlottesville at 1 25 PM Wednesday. Four killed and 17 injured. Likely axle failure caused the derailment on a sharp curve sending the engine into a rocky hill.
Charles Pinkerton life term convict for killing his nephew and son in law Charles Pinkerton Jr. of Fulton Mich. slit his throat in Laporte Ind jail with wife present. evidence she provided the knife. In Menominee Wis Fertig found guilty in third trial for Spaulding murder in 1894 after three judges presided. Siam apologizes to U S official for assault on Vice Consul General Kellett.
Willimantic Conn November 6 notice states the Willimantic woolen mills will return to a full-time 60 hour work week starting Monday with the full workforce.
Had Victitious Checks reports Henry Oubridge alias Lord Athol and Alger non Percy of Alnwick Castle England arrested on charges of possessing fictitious checks. He is an old offender with prior swindling arrests. Death in Falling Walls of Vienna reports Bud Dooley a farmer three miles southwest of here killed along with a Parks and all his children when his home collapsed.
Commissioner Evans releases the first annual pension report showing 64 072 net additions and 41 122 losses across the rolls through June 30, 1897. The total pensioners reach 976 014 with average values around 133 dollars, and proposals favor consolidation and a ban on widows remarrying.
In Frankfort on election night a fierce street clash left four dead including Frank Egbert and Charles Graham, with two men wounded. Deputy Sheriff Thomas Deakins killed Egbert. Howard Glore also died. six arrests made as gunfire raged for twenty minutes amid accusations of a black voter manipulation plot.
In Alton Illinois on November 9 the Lovejoy monument was formally dedicated marking the resting place of the abolitionist martyr killed 60 years ago for anti slave trade editorials. A 90 foot shaft and Victory statue rise above Quincy granite, with bronze eagles on sentinel columns and a front shield bearing Lovejoy’s medallion.
A detailed report covers the Lovejoy monument in Alton Illinois honoring Elijah P Lovejoy martyrdom on November 7 1837. It notes inscriptions praising free speech gospel steadfastness and defender of the press and recounts Lovejoy’s anti slavery activism and mob death.
Bradstreet notes easing quarantine embargoes and a revival in demand for staple merchandise as weather improves across the interior. Western farmers gain from cold snaps, while Pacific coast totals focus on Klondike trade. prices for many goods fall or hold steady. Tennessee exposition officials report total indebtedness down to 36000 with assets of 89000 and attendance of 1,682,305.
The Choctaw council at Tushkahomma ratified the Atoka agreement with the Choctaw Chickasaw and Dawes commissions and the governor approved it. A bill creating a six member commission to wind up Choctaw affairs has also passed.
Washington reports that Sir Wilfred Laurier and other Canadian officials arrive with plans to settle Behring Sea, alien labor, fisheries, Klondike, Puget Sound and rail rights. Officials expect a mutual modification of restrictions and a limited reciprocity pact covering fish coal lumber barley and US inputs in machinery tools and textiles.
A deadly blaze at Erhart's bakery on Central Avenue Hot Springs Ark claims three lives Frank Kauffman Charlie Johnson and Clara Erhart all perished attempting to escape. Erhart's family on the third floor were rescued by Mr Erhart whose quick roof drops saved others. Clara 11-year-old daughter perished after returning for her mother.
In Atlanta on November 9 the Georgia House approved by 91 to 3 a bill banning prize football games in venues charging admission. The law carries a $1000 fine or up to one year in prison, with both penalties possible. The measure faced opposition from the state university but proceeded despite it.
W Godfrey Hunter of Kentucky is appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Guatemala and Honduras. Hunter, a Republican leader, previously served in Congress and contested a House seat. he also sought the Senate but declined after a party split.
Washington reports that the United States Russia and Japan signed a sealing treaty at the State Department to safeguard Behring Sea seals. The pact awaits Senate ratification and outlines pelagic sealing restrictions. British officials deem the accord a vindication of their stance.
The Brazilian capital remains quiet as authorities tighten guards around President Moraes after an assassination attempt and the shooting of Gen. Bethencourt. Dozens are detained, the minister’s funeral drew over 20,000 mourners, and Moraes vows to fulfill his duty amid national outrage.
Reports from Philadelphia show heavy artillery mounting at Finn's Point opposite Delaware Bay and at Fort Delaware with double shifts underway. Battery B of the Fifth Artillery, commanded by Capt. Chase, is en route to Fort Delaware and expected this week.
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