U.S. Egg Crop Reaches 850 Million Dozen
The United States produced about 850 million dozen eggs last year, a figure that stirs comment and humor about poultry yields and market scale.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
2
Missing bank cashier described oddly amid getaway note
A New England bank cashier who absconded recently is described as short and taking in his way. Several scientific papers announce that sweet pea odor repels flies and keeps rooms pest free.
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New England
South Africa Adopts New Word for Motor Cars
A new term is being introduced to denote motor cars in South Africa following a Memish academy decision at Antwerp. The proposed coinage is Snelpaarde looszonderspooregpetrooirijtuig, highlighting the global trend of vehicle terminology.
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South Africa
Memish Academy
Antwerp
Snelpaardelooszonderspooregpetrooirijtuig
Medals for War Service Stir National Debate
Adjutant General Corbin doubts legal regulation of medals for volunteer soldiers. Army and Navy Journal argues that every war service soldier should receive a medal from the nation not local authorities. John Ferguson of Calhoun Georgia, 50, eight feet tall and 316 pounds, once an invalid, grew muscular to become a giant with a 48 inch chest and 44 inch waist.
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Adjt
Corbin
Army and Navy Journal
John Ferguson
Calhoun
New Society Formed in Lexington to Honor Spanish War Soldiers
A Lexington society titled The Service for the Spanish War aims to imitate the Grand Army of the Republic for Civil War veterans. It was organized on Capt. Wilson I. Davenny’s plan, as commissary of subsistence for the First brigade, Second division, First army corps.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Lexington
Wilson I. Davenny
First Army Corps
Bride deserts groom over cigarette, sparks sympathy
A Nebraska bride walks out at the ceremony after discovering her fiancée’s smoking habit. The column mulls whether the bridegroom’s own habits deserve scrutiny and if men should complain about such differences, noting broader cultural tensions.
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Nebraska
Silk production surges in United States exports rise
The piece notes US silk output growing from about 6 million to over 57 million dollars in thirty years while silk imports fall from 36 million to 23.06 million dollars. It mentions minor export gains and asks what else Uncle Samuel cannot produce. It also reports Newark New Jersey women winning a latchkey right from judges and the impact on husbands.
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United States
Samuel
Telephone expansion foresees coast to coast talks soon
A telephone expert predicts that before century's end Pacific coast residents will speak with Atlantic seaboard counterparts. The feat already exists between Kansas City and Boston. Thirty three states are linked by long distance lines and nearly all others will join within a year. 1898 shows peak activity in telephony and 1899 is expected to set a new record.
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Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas City
Boston
New York Rules On Teachers Marrying While Employed
The article argues New York bans public school teachers from marrying and keeping their jobs unless they prove an exceptional case. It says if a teacher cannot marry a provider she should stay single, and if she marries a breadwinner she should focus on home life instead of teaching.
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New York
El Cubano Critics Mustachioed Mayor’s Attire in Santiago
El Cubano denounces the American mayor for office work in shirt sleeves calling it undignified. It credits the American for cleaning up Santiago in four weeks, contrasting with centuries of Spanish rule. The piece emphasizes business over dignity.
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el Cubano
Santiago
Amercan
Week's History Highlights From Washington to Paris
A synthesis of rapid news including Blanco heading to Spain on November 20 and Lawton to Cuba to study Havana volunteers as civil guard for evacuation, the Infanta Maria Teresa search, Paris peace talks, and US demands for Philippine cession without compensation. Major Miles report released, and Infanta Maria Teresa found ashore near Cat Island. Admiral Schuhley arrives in New York aboard the Newark. Spain urged to accept US terms by December 1 or face cession without debt.
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Blanco
Twavana
Spain
Lawton
Cuba
Havana
Vulcan
Newport News
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cat Island
Paris
Philippines
Tiavana
Madrid
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Peace Commission
October Fire Loss and Political Shifts Across Regions
October fire losses totaled 7 650 400 dollars vs 11 387 500 in 1897. Republicans gain majorities in the next US House and Senate, Roosevelt wins New York governorship by about 20 000, with several states electing Republican governors. Major crops forecast: cotton 10 million bales, corn 1 927 billion bushels. Post offices rise to 73 570. imports down 113 million, exports up 123 million. Immigrants 229 209. 135 776 males and 93 254 females.
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United States
Canada
House of Representatives
Senate
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Connecticut
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Michigan
Wisconsin
New Trampshire
New Jersey
Nevada
Nebraska
North Dakota
Kansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Texas
Tennessee
South Carolina
South Dakota
Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Rhode Island
Delaware
Washington
New Mexico
West Virginia
Missouri
Montana
Utah
Georgia
North Carolina
Louisiana
Kentucky
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Maryland
Mississippi
Virginia
Agricultural Department
Bristow
Ten shot pistol record falls in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia C N Taylor of the Massachusetts rifle association broke the ten shot pistol record with a perfect 100. Across the nation election results led to over £1 060 000 in transfers. The Lehigh Valley trains collided near Wilkes Barre, five men died. Harvey Lutz killed his father in Reading while intoxicated then took his own life.
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Philadelphia
C. N. Taylor
Massachusetts Rifle Association
New York
United States
Lehigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
Harvey Lutz
Reading
Fire wipes out half Bloomville business district
A fire destroyed half of Bloomville's business area. Six of eight train hold-up suspects near Fergus Falls Minnesota have been captured. Fire and explosion killed four at C A Stearns store Hanover Mississippi. Sib ley Indiana wildfire burned 13 buildings including a livery barn with 19 horses. National Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened its annual session in St Paul Minnesota. E C Kragness set a San Francisco bicycle record 50 miles in 2 13 29. Highwaymen robbed William Slagle Exchange bank messenger at Cherubusco Indiana of 1200. A Minneapolis woman Crossop drowned returning from Alaska with 114000 fortune. Two Wenderson children issued by meteor near Perry Oklahoma Territory.
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West and
Soutil
Bloomville
Great Northern
Fergus Falls
Minn
C. A. Stearns
Hanover
Miss
Vlames
Sibley
Littlechild Bros
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
St. Paul
Wenderson
Perry
O. T
Miners End Long Strike at Virden Illinois
In Virden Illinois the long miners strike ends. The report notes labor strife and settlement ending the dispute and resuming coal production in the area.
Montreal Tragedy and Global Political Shifts Reported
Paris dispatches recount Norman Cole killing Mathilde Lavigneur before fatally shooting himself in jealousy. An Italian anarchist Luigi Lucehenni was sentenced to life for assassinating Empress Elizabeth. The US Central American capital moved from Amalpala to Chinandega, Nicaragua. At Kwella in West Africa thirteen U.S. missionaries killers were hanged. Duke of Cumberland renews royal claims to Tranover and Brunswick. Berlin reports the German party will skip landing at Spanish ports. Lord Minto sworn as Canada’s governor general in Quebec.
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Montreal
Norman Cole
Mathilde Lavigneur
Luigi Lucehenni
Empress Elizabeth of
Austria
Geneva
Switzerland
United States of Central America
Amalpala
Wonduras
Chinandega
Nicaragua
Kwella
West Africa
Duke of Cumberland
Tranover
Brunswick
Berlin
Canada
Lord Minto
Quebec
Riots, fires, and labor strikes across 1900s America in brief
Spanish soldiers in Havana revolt over pay while Havana guards protect the palace. Daw son Alaska suffers a $300000 fire displacing hundreds. Riots near Greenwood North Carolina claim three black lives. Pittsburgh glass plants reopen after months, 10000 workers hired. Marlboro Massachusetts shoe workers strike for higher wages. Paris reports Spain to concede to American demands at peace talks. Mrs Cuneo and Mrs Howell murder in Argenta Arkansas. London Times forecasts no European interference in Philippines transfer. Philippine troops to return home as replacements arrive. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union abandons Chicago temple. Austin Texas and Bar Harbor Maine linked by telephone across 2600 miles. Canonsburg Pennsylvania suffers major fire. Archbishop William Hickley Gross dies in Baltimore. Trade data show exports exceed imports by 460 million, up 241 million from last year. New York stock exchange seat sells for 28000, highest in 15 years. Turney Jones and Pennsylvania Ohio fuel companies enter receivership with 1.2 million liabilities.
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Havana
Knights of Labor
Chicago
Dawson
Alaska
Greenwood
N. C
Pittsburgh
Marlboro
Mass
Paris
Spain
John B. Cuneo
Fannie Howell
Argenta
Ark
London Times
Philippines
United States
Islands
St. Paul
Woman'’s Christian Temperance Union
Temple
Austin
Tex
Bararbor
Canonsburg
William Hickley Gross
Oregon
Baltimore
Washington Dispatch
New York Stock Exchange
Turney & Jones Coal Company
Columbus
Pennsylvania & Ohio Fuel Company
St. Paul, Minn
Minor News Items Involving Notable Figures And Events
Chinese laundrymen in New York organize a trust. Russia proposes a Baltic to Black Sea canal. Y B Potter founder of Cobden club is dead. Nathan Moore of Bingham Maine is champion Nimrod with 300 moose killed. Gen Wheeler youngest Confederate lieutenant general at 26. Norwegian flag adopted by storming party. Mrs Leslie Carter bankrupt in New York liabilities 63773. Bering schooner arrives San Francisco sealskins value 1 million. Dewey hall to honor Admiral at Norwich University Rutland VT. William Beck arrested Toledo for stealing from express cars. goods worth over 5000 found. Beatrix Hoyt three time women’s golf champion, granddaughter of Salmon P. Chase. J J Armstrong to leave Chicago railway mail service after 29 years. Stallion Robert McGregor dies near Toledo aged 27, 2 17 4 trotting champion. Chicago anarchists mark Haymarket anniversary. James J Till Northwestern railway magnate, age 50, early wages 50 cents, now 6000 a day.
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New York City
Russia
Black Seas
Y. B. Potter
Cobden Club
Nathan 2B. Moore
Bingham
Gen. Wheeler
Sweden
Leslie Carter
New York
Bering
San Francisco
Behring
Admiral Dewey
Vermont
Fischer
Engel
Haymarket
James J. Till
Northwestern Railway
The Next Congress Formation Report
Washington Nov 11 The republican committee led by Babcock lists 183 Republicans 163 Democrats 6 Populists and 1 Silver Republican as projected seats with two doubtful districts in California and Texas possibly going to Democrats. The democratic committee cites expected opposition strength around 140 to 181 votes.
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Washington
Nev
Eabcock
Republican Congressional Committee
California
Texas
Babcock
Tle
the Housie
Memorial convention opens amid reverence for Miss Willard
In St Paul on November 12 the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union begins its memorial convention. Leaders honor Frances Willard's memory and celebrate the original crusaders of 1874 while dedicating the day to tributes and a formal delegate welcome in the evening.
Powderly Reports Immigrant Arrivals Fall in 1898 Census
Washington reports from Commissioner General T W Powderly that 729,999 immigrants arrived in the United States in the last fiscal year, down from 1,558 in 1897. The article lists gender, origins, disqualifications, finances, and literacy figures, noting Canada as a transport route and detailing nationalities and pauper and criminal classifications.
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Washington
T. W. Powderly
Immigration Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Canada
Italy
Russia
Ireland
Germany
Hungary
Galicia and
Burkowina
Austria-Hungary
Sweden
England
Republican Majority Reported Amid Mixed Party Signals
In a fractured political landscape, Republicans maintain a perceived majority while Democrats, Populists, and Independents show varied support patterns. The tally suggests an ongoing shift among conservative and reform factions.
Many Ships Wrecked In Lake Michigan Gale
A ferocious two day gale on Lake Michigan wrecked several vessels near Chicago and nearby shores. The schooner S Thal sank off Glencoe with all hands presumed lost, while the Iron Cliff was rescued after grounding near the breakwater. Other ships reported in distress included Sophia J Luff Lena M Neilson Hattie B Pereue Fassett Tioga Minnehaha Montmorency Monticello and related craft. Residents searched beaches through the night seeking casualties as ten thousand Christmas trees lay ashore from the doomed S Thal cargo.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Glencoe
Monroe Street
Jakes
S. Thal
Iron Cliff
Sophia J. Luff
Lena M. Neilson
New Buffalo
Mich
Hattie B. Pereue
Fassett
Sturgeon Bay
Winnetka
Wreck on Lehigh Valley runs into New York & Pennsylvania Express
Chicago to New York train collision on Wilkes Barre Mountain leaves multiple killed and injured. Firemen, brakemen, and engineers among the victims as heavy windblown leaves clog brakes. Separate report notes Governor Pingree secures writ of error in mileage book suit to force sale to him and family.
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Wilkesbarre
Buffalo Express
Lehigh Valley
New York
New York & Pennsylvania Express
Wilkesbarre Mountain
William Toxheimer
Fred Glasser
J. C. McGregor
Easton
Jacob Engleman
John McNally
Whithaven
D. E. Price
John Robbling
Charles Morgan
John Shamfield
Pingree
Lansing
Mich
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Michigan Central Railway
Got Even by a Detroit General Store Man
An old Detroit merchant recalls a northern Michigan tale of wits and price games. A six foot camper paid $2.50 for a hat with punched holes, got it for a dollar, then bought a fiddle for $10 but learned the bow cost $1.50. The crowd enjoyed the trade and spent more.
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Detroit
Lower Peninsula
Detroit Ree Press
Cupid and Courtship: Snappy Lines on Marriage and Society
A collection of pointed quips from the Chicago Evening News on marriage, politics, education, and social mores. The passages lampoon courtship, money, in laws, and prudence with sharp humor about wives, mothers, and the search for an ideal partner.
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Cupid
Chicago Evening News
Milroy Soldier Recovers After Pink Pills Cure
A. R. Sefton of Milroy Rush County Indiana recalls Civil War hardships from Tennessee where rations dwindled and canteens emptied. After years of illness a doctor suggested Dr Williams Pink Pills. eight boxes cured him and he has not been treated for ailments since. The piece also promotes St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism and back pain with brief Town Topics quotes.
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Milroy
Ind
A. R. Sefton
Milroy, Rush Co
Mr. Sefton
Tennessee
Minister Pleads for Back Pay and Support
Reverend Stimpay appeals to his congregation for generous contribution as his salary remains eight months in arrears. He notes his work is largely for love and that love is not legal tender while creditors press for payment.
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Mr. Stimpay
Harper’s Bazar
We blame the devil for many things he couldn't possibly do.
A Town Topics quote asserts that many misfortunes are blamed on the devil, but the speaker argues that such acts require human aid, suggesting responsibility lies with people rather than supernatural forces.
Advertisements and quack cures in early Chicago paper
A fragment from the Chicago Daily Record features a quip about belief with a retort about belief after experience and then lists patent medicine pitches promising quick cures for coughs and toothache. Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's Toothache Drops are billed as fast remedies.
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Hale
Pike
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