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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
1
The passage notes the battleship Texas under Captain Sigsbee has fulfilled its duty in helping Spaniards remember the Maine, while estimating over four billion humans have died in war since the Christian era began.
The commentary in Spanish newspapers a few months ago criticized the American pig with flippant tones, oversights that ignored the bristles or underlying issues in the portrayal.
A teacher notes the difficulty of expanding a native 12-letter Hawaiian alphabet to 114 additional letters as part of a broader discussion on adopting learners and the challenges of teaching them.
A Spanish soldier describes the day as sad but glorious after trying to force an American army mule to carry his baggage to the transport. He rose on the next block, reflecting on the moment and the clash of forces.
The new Canadian governor general the Earl of Minto has a notable military background. He served with the Turkish army in 1877, fought in the Afghan war of 1879, and participated in the Egyptian campaign of 1882.
Since July 20 a string of new post offices named Hobson Sigsbee Dewey Sampson and Manila struggle to live up to their storied titles. The names evoke historic ships and battles, underscoring high expectations for local service quality.
The war's outcome suggests no navy will eagerly confront the American fleet. It is seen as a hazardous undertaking with extreme combat and heavy shellfire. American sailors are viewed as superior in speed and accuracy, making many who can shoot faster or straighter yet to be discovered.
Dewey began in 1854 and others followed in 1856 to 1861 including Watson Schley Philip Sampson Higgin son Evans Taylor Cook Clark Sigsbee Barker Chadwick Folger. The group has known each other for four decades through their naval careers.
Police Magistrate Pool ruled during a lobster theft trial that boiling live lobsters violates the excise law. The restaurant keeper who cooked live lobsters was lectured and released, as was the accuser after the proceedings.
The war's outcome would elevate American citizenship in global eyes. The flag and citizen will now be respected abroad as never before, shedding the old stereotype of Americans as mere shopkeepers and boastful traders.
A New Yorker advertises a new occupation teaching children in one week to play numerous games so they will become well behaved and not trouble their parents. The writer laments the changing world and recalls old-fashioned attitudes from 25 years ago.
The interior islands of the Philippines are said to be populated by aboriginal Savages who have never recognized Spanish rule and know nothing of the current white turmoil. Mindanao remains largely independent, with only a port town under Spanish control and Moros resisting allegiance as strongly as historic rulers.
A New York naval review featured Admiral Sampson's flagship New York the Brooklyn and battleships Oregon Iowa Indiana Massachusetts moving up to Grant's tomb saluting before turning the pageant ends remembered for its rare mix of peaceful ceremony and ships recently engaged in combat.
The sultan of Turkey, as a despot, is said to spend about 30 million dollars annually. Of this, 1.5 million goes to the harem clothing, 400 thousand to his own wardrobe, 7.5 million on presents, 5 million for pocket money, and 5 million for his table. With 1,500 palace residents, luxury and lavish dress cost the Civil War era high sums.
A roundup of government moves in the Cuban war, troop redeployments from Puerto Rico, and ships carrying rations and troops to Cuba. Reports confirm peace commissioners chosen by McKinley, Aguinaldo seeking US authority, and shifts in naval leadership. Also noted are local political nominations, a suicide in Cleveland, a train wreck in Alabama, and Idaho and Nebraska election details.
The average daily issuance of war revenue stamps in July stood at 22 775 527. Admiral Schley received a hearty Washington welcome while consulting with the president on Cuban affairs. National business volume rose 20.4 percent from last year and 26.8 percent from 1892. Secret Service Chief Wilkie reports 705 arrests in the past fiscal year and counterfeit note recoveries totaling $117 243.
Leading clearing houses report $1.25 billion turnover for the week ending the 26th, up 6.4 percent from 1897. United States business failures total 179, down from prior week. In Buffalo John Carrigan killed by his son Frank as he slept. National League baseball percentages for week ending the 28th show Cincinnati top at .637 and Washington bottom at .364. At Whiting Crossing George Whiting, his wife, two daughters and a crossing boy were killed by a train. Benjamin Hanford nominated for New York governor by Socialist Labor. Rev George Jefferes’s wife and child die after eating toadstools. President McKinley visits Somerset, Pa., away for a week.
Oklahoma Republicans nominate Ex-Delegate Dennis Flynn for territorial delegate to Congress and Smith McPherson for Congress in the Ninth Town district. Henry H. Holt former Michigan lieutenant governor dies at Muskegon home after brief illness. A territorial government form committee begins work in Honolulu. In Ypsilanti Dr I P Fryer and son Terrice drown in the Huron River. George H. Nussell of Detroit elected president at the American Bankers Association session in Denver. Prohibitionists in Oshkosh nominate FE W Chaffin for governor. Steamer Stickeen Chief bound for Alaska sinks with 43 drowned.
Foreign intelligence reports a mine flood at Nience in Silesia causing 390 miners to drown. The czar of Russia urges an international conference to secure universal good feeling among nations.
The dispatch notes Admiral Dewey informing the navy department of ample provisions for his ships. Other items mention a Russian famine, Samoa king's death, and various international reactions to Spain and the Philippines.
The banking department of Low's exchange in London suspended. A nine man jury in Mexico verdicts by unanimity. no appeal if nine agree. New York Christian Science temple site and building to cost 250000, to be finest. Britain warns China casus belli if Peking fails to heed wishes. Preston Minn banker M R Todd jailed after mob threat. defalcations cited at 115000. Electric locomotive headlight by L J Wooley proves successful on major railroads. Lyman Curtis, Utah pioneer helper to Brigham Young, dies. Alice Serber becomes first Russian woman admitted to practice law in the United States. Italian Colonizing Society signs Venezuela contract for 3000 farming families in three years. Harriet Scott of Muncie divorces James Scott. alimony disputes as they wed and separated thrice. World kite record at Blue Hill Mass reaches 12124 feet. McKinley receives New York Thirteenth Club note praising his Friday peace protocol signing and Friday proclamation on the 13th.
Secretary Al ger returns from Camp Wikoff Montauk Point to the White House for a conference with President McKinley. They plan McKinley’s visit to Camp Wikoff next Saturday to honor Santiago heroes and discuss camp conditions, sickness, and the care of wounded and convalescents.
The transport Scandia sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu carrying troops and money for Gen. Merritt, as of August 29, reflecting U S military movements during the Manila campaign.
Gen Casillo reports disbandment of Cubans can be effected without trouble. Lawton orders civil government plan with Wood to fix city officers and salaries. Native officers preferred, police reorganized, sentries reduced. Shafter rules on unloaded ships abolished and warehouses opened. one wharf reserved. flags to fly on public buildings from sunrise start of day.
The Scandia carries three hundred officers and men of the First New York regiment to Honolulu and Manila with 1,000,000 dollars to Merritt's army and to pay navy and troops. Lieut. Col. Stackpole leads Companies A B and D with Majors Scott and Emmett. 150 hospital corps and 25 California artillery guard the funds and assist wounded and guards in transit.
Washington reports speedy departure arrangements for the Cuban and Puerto Rican commissions. Gen Wade Admiral Sampson Gen Butler sail September 3 on the Resolute and Seneca to Puerto Rico. Sampson remains in command with Commodore Philip overseeing ship repairs in New York.
The document states troops may carry arms only on duty and soldiers may load only with an officer order. It notes a rising death rate among citizens and troops, about 80 deaths daily in the city, while soldier mortality remains low. Convalescent patients from dysentery and yellow fever recover slowly due to the climate, with two hundred immunes currently in hospital.
Concentration of 5000 troops at Ponce Puerto Rico signals homeward movement with six light batteries, five cavalry troops, and three Illinois and two Wisconsin infantry units. General Miles and General Wilson depart soon, leaving General Henry in command as about 10000 remains. Additional notices report dysentery among Camp Wikoff nurses, Aguinaldo sending delegates to Paris, Spanish Montserrat arriving with 640 troops, a Rough Rider private's suicide fearing court martial, and Illinois governors coordinating muster outs for the First Fifth and Seventh units.
Ex Governor Claude Matthews of Indiana died at 6 30 Sunday morning after a second paralysis stroke on Saturday. Funeral arrangements call for modest services at Meharry residence then burial at Wingate with remains sent to Clinton before a formal state tribute in Indianapolis. Matthews born December 14 1845 in Kentucky served as secretary of state and later governor and was active in cattle breeding associations.
Five persons including George Whiting and his family were killed when a wagon carrying 11 people was struck by the Northamton and Ware accommodation train at Whiting Crossing on the Boston & Maine line. A flag boy attempted to warn the train but the wagon rolled onto the tracks on a steep grade.
A beautiful 18 year old girl died of heart disease in a New York City flat. Baron P. De Lang identifies her as Wanda von Speno Boden bach heiress to 4 000 000 dollars. She eloped with a young man who robbed her then deserted her.
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