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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
3
Des Moines dispatch notes Governor Larrabee’s pledge to fund a $3,000 chapel organ for the Davenport orphans home. the contract for a $2,800 organ is awarded and building nears completion. The Des Moines board issues uniform rules for insane asylum superintendents on patient reporting and communications.
The Chicago board of trade ban on Western Union telegraph market quotes forced all bucket shops in Sioux City to close except Knittel Grain. Knittel is insolvent and being wound up by a trustee. Albert L. Lowe, founder, died suddenly of heart disease as creditors face loss of several thousand dollars.
J. H. McCable and T. J. Murray were indicted for safe blowing and burglary and later pled guilty. Judge Caswell sentenced both to ten years in Fort Madison penitentiary in Marshall County District Court. They, with two others, attempted to blow open the Nason and Whitehill general store safe in State Center.
C Dimler, early Fort Dodge pioneer, died at his home from stomach illness after over a year of sickness. He had lived in Fort Dodge for more than a third of a century and was one of the citys best known citizens.
The Old Soldiers Association of Lee County held its annual reunion in Fort Madison and adjourned to meet there again next year. Capt. Peter Okell was reelected president and August Scherefe secretary, both of Fort Madison.
Peter Isaacs of Lexington Nebraska was found dead in a Bee hotel room in Sioux City. Coroner's jury found evidence that he committed suicide by taking strychnine.
The headquarters of the superintendent master mechanic chief train dispatcher and the freight forces of the Iowa and Minnesota division of the Chicago and Northwestern road have been moved from Belle Plaine to Mason City.
The Adams Express agent in Keokuk was robbed of a $1,000 package consigned by a local bank to a Salem business. The missing treasure was expected to be in the safe when checked out. The case resembles a similar $25,000 loss to Burlington.
A waterspout and tornado struck Ferguson causing four deaths and severe injuries to several others. The railway station was wrecked, cars were blown off tracks, and numerous houses were destroyed. Reports of waterspout activity near Red Wield and Madrid accompanied widespread property losses across the region.
J. P. Conner of Denison won the Republican nomination for Congress in the Tenth district at Fort Dodge after a two day deadlock. The vacancy arose from J. Dolliver’s U.S. Senate appointment following Senator Gear’s death.
The second special library election approved Andrew Carnegie's bid to donate 50000 dollars for a public library in Ottumwa by a 500 vote majority. Men cast 272 of the majority. The first election succeeded only with women voters and was ruled illegal by the district court judge.
Washington weather bureau reports no frost damage to corn in Iowa and improved pastures, with rains slowing thrashing. Harvests of potatoes, clover, and second wild hay are in progress with favorable conditions. Corn gathering expected to start next week, though southeastern areas remain too dry for ground.
Four heavily masked robbers entered the Minneapolis and St. Louis depot at Fort Dodge at 9 40 p m overpowered night operator Ray Tomlinson and locked him in an empty box car before rifling the office safe of about 27 50.
Independence reports the canning factory shut doors sooner due to corn worms. The output reached 1,300,000 cans as local news covers arrests for murder, upcoming reunions, census figures, and notable deaths across Iowa in 1900 era.
Four letters from Mrs E H Conger and her niece Miss Mary Pierce recount the defense of the legations in Peking during the siege. They describe May through August 1900 events, including Boxers attacks, fortifications, famine conditions, and the arrival of relief troops on August 14.
Rt Rev John J Keane newly appointed archbishop of Dubuque arrives to be installed crowd cheers at depot Apple River delegates clergy laity greet him chimes sound at palace pallium conferring later. Mgr Ryan administers keys Dr John Carroll reads papal brief Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ireland and others named for future events.
Knights of Pythias in Sioux City seek funds for a memorial to Andrew G. Anderson who saved 23 lives in the little flood of May 18 1802 and died defending others He is buried in Logan Park Cemetery The proposed unveiling date is May 15 1901 the ninth anniversary of his death The appeal notes Anderson left a wife and three children with no support later cared for by the order
About 3,000 Marshall county pioneers and families attended the old settlers picnic in Marshalls town. Gen Beeson welcomed the crowd and reported the soldiers home raised over 3000 dollars in table supplies this season from 35 acres of sandy land.
The Sioux City district court clerk reports 250 divorce suits filed this year, a stark contrast to the number of marriage licenses issued in the same period, highlighting a troubling trend in the area.
The sixth annual convention of the Eleventh Iowa district W. C. T. U. closed its two days session in Iuyons. Officers elected include President Miss Marie Gaige Tipton secretary Mrs. A. M. Strophe Lyens treasurer Mrs. Sarah Bell Bennett state treasurer Godfreye.
A Galveston appeal signed by Mayor Jones and leading citizens with backing from Gov. Sayers and Miss Clara Barton outlines estimated losses after the storm. It cites at least 6 000 deaths in the city, 2 000 more on the mainland, and property damage near 30 million dollars.
The east and west crews working from opposite ends met in the Cascade tunnel near St. Paul Minnesota. Chief Engineer Stevens calls it the most accurate work in modern engineering and notes the project cost about four million dollars with one thousand workers over nearly three years.
Springfield reports a fatal collision when Chicago Peoria St Louis locomotive No 63 derailed and wrecked Chicago Alton No 119 on the fair grounds tracks. Engineer John Ettinger and fireman Jerry Hall died. In Benton a Chicago Eastern Illinois local freight exploded near Johnson City killing engineer Doggett and fireman Hardy Rains.
A gasoline flame while cleaning clothes sparked a blast in a tub of the liquid near a home in Pittsburgh on September 29. Two people died and two were badly burned. The deceased include Mrs. Clara Tilbachen, 84, of 3700 Butler Street, who died at St Francis Hospital, and Margaret Adlex of McKees Rocks, found burned to death.
Centerville Michigan bank robbed of about 10000 dollars after thieves pried open the outer vault door with a file and blew the inner cash drawer door. Bank insured for 10000 with Bankers Mutual Casualty of Des Moines Iowa. Pittsburgh Louisiana area steel plants restart after four months idle as workers return to work amid a muck scarcity.
Washington broadcasts Gen. MacArthur’s cable from Manila detailing Capt. Shields and 51 men of the 29th United States Volunteer Infantry who left Santa Cruz Marinduque for Torrijos by gunboat Villalobos. Last word says they were likely captured with many killed or wounded. Anderson confirms the capture but lacks full details.
Philadelphia reports the coal strike remains unsettled with conferences between mine operators and coal hauling railroads. A possible ten percent wage rise is debated, but operators question affordability without higher coal prices while strikers press miners to join. President Mitchell stays reticent on concessions amid ongoing quiet in the mines.
General Miles issues a general order to boost morale and physical conditioning across the army. It stresses patriotic instruction, holiday readings, flag respect, disciplined conduct, and cheerful obedience. It calls for joint drills in all three services and regular marches and sports to heighten military spirit.
William H. Nivison, a wealthy farmer four miles from Coldwater, was ambushed on a road three miles from town. A well dressed man posing as a banker Gosmer and a second accomplice assaulted him after he withdrew 5000 dollars to buy adjoining land. In pursuit are officers.
The Tages Zeitung argues for offering incentives to Boers to settle in German Southwest Africa, marking a notable pro settlement stance in the Sept 29 report from Berlin.
Lewis G Stevenson and National Secretary Shmson arrive for the national convention in Indianapolis with sessions at Tomlinson hall starting Wednesday. A massive parade Wednesday night aims to draw 20 000 to 50 000 participants as speakers including Bryan Cochran Sulzer Jones and Hearst are listed to attend. Mayors and club contingents from Chicago Cincinnati Lafayette Terre Haute South Bend Columbus and other cities will participate.
London reports announce Lord Roberts named commander in chief amid unionist support for army reform. Government outlines reforms as war office plans return of many troops from South Africa. Times suggests Kitchener may accompany Roberts to new post. Also Kruger writes of a six month holiday after Machadodorp capture.
Manila area quiet with attacks near Las Pinas Paranaque Imus Bacoor Muntinlupa and insurgent activity in Zambales and Batangas Two skirmishes on the Bicol river Camarines Norte evacuations unknown. At St Paul Minnesota Boers plan to emigrate to the United States in the spring the railroad rate issue and a Creston Iowa wreck fatal for three workers.
Robbers broke into the Bowling Green post office on Sunday morning stealing between 3000 and 4500 dollars in money and stamps. Authorities suspect expert operatives who have been active in the area for some time.
William of Germany awards the Red Eagle to Maj. Gen. Stoessel commander of international forces at Taku and Tiextsin in St. Petersburg on October 1. The decoration acknowledges his leadership in the siege action against foreign and domestic enemies.
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