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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
6
The piece contrasts Iowa's irrigation expansion with the label of the American desert, then notes Americans willingness to pay and invest. It mentions a Philadelphia heiress engaged to Count Pallavicini and an English journal questioning American business success, praising extensive study as the plain answer.
The piece notes rising strain between Germany and Russia due to a new tariff, warns that European quarrels may worsen as both sides eye the United States, and suggests nearby sparks could spark a larger conflict. It also mentions a Wisconsin inventor with a spring driven automobile and its simple operation.
Monthly pilot charts indicate frequent iceberg encounters and unusually far southern drift this year. The steamer Numidian reports an iceberg 300 feet above water, giving a total height of 2 700 feet since only one ninth remains visible above the sea.
A Manila dispatch reports ex President Tavera Chief Justice Arrillano Attorney General Torres Governor Viores Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Nez and Senor Tomas Rosano planning soon to visit the United States. They likely aim to observe how the American eagle behaves in its ancestral homeland.
Lawton Oklahoma sprang from a mere plain into a growing town overnight. The article notes 10,000 residents soon after and a flood of mail with four wagon roads delivering daily. Lawton is described as rapidly making history in the Indian country.
President Callaway of American Locomotive says the Americas locomotive enjoys strong prosperity. US output last year reached 8 153 units, breaking the record, with this year expected to top it by several hundred and a 20 percent increase over 1900 figures.
A prominent German American returning from Germany argues Emperor William will not recognize German Americans as Germans but as Americans. He insists naturalized Germans in America have no claim to German recognition, and that hyphenated labels should be dropped.
Discussion asserts that the U S is civilized as shown by humane treatment of European children sent to relatives in America The passage notes a seven year old Swedish child arriving safely in Colorado and being placed with her parents as evidence of civilized care of women and children.
Robert M Graves of Macon county Missouri reports feeding 50 head of cattle with elm leaves and branches after pasture failed in a drought. The cattle readily accepted the diet and the farmer notes the method highlights utilizing available resources.
The Cleveland lake tunnel project has claimed many lives in three years with explosions and fires. May 11 1898 eight men died, June 11 1898 eleven died, August 14 1901 five died, August 20 1901 five more, totaling sixteen in minor accidents as the pure water supply costs lives and money.
Examination of 21 000 US college students shows spinal curvature affecting one in eighteen notable students while among athletes the rate is one in sixty. Over five percent of admission applicants were found with scoliosis, likely from constant stooping during study, underscoring need to curb growth of this disease to prevent a deformed student body.
The article notes progress in duel conduct in France where a blade was dropped after an injury and seconds halted the encounter until the wound was treated with antiseptics. It predicts broader adoption of antiseptic methods and suggests protective guards for swords like those on razors.
The week’s Washington report notes New Jersey census shows 941,760 male and 941,909 female residents. New York state is indicated to have a surplus of women. The article also mentions a surge in final homestead entries and public land disposal with receipts.
U S government agents monitor New York shipments of arms believed bound for Colombian warring factions. A peace proposal backed by President Shaffer was rejected by President Schwab of the steel combine, with a new peace plan promised. Various national incidents and economic statistics follow, including a railroad wreck in New York state, prison execution in Tompkinsville, and the latest market figures.
Julia and Elsie McFalls are jailed in Tennessee for the deaths of three children. Donahue elected chief ranger of the Supreme Order of Foresters in Baltimore. Rep Hull returns to Congress in San Francisco after Philippines service. George Howard convicted of first degree murder in Wetumpka. James H Tall's bank burglars destroy the building in Kinde. Denver Knights Templar win first prize, St Bernard Chicago second. President Bashford declines Northwestern University presidency. AAAS accepts McGee theory that Adam and Eve never existed. Gov Savage cancels ex State Treasurer Bartley’s parole. George OBrien hanged in Dawson Alaska for Christmas 1899 murders. Fire destroys 17 business houses in Scranton Pa. Virginia convention witnesses anti Negro praise. Ducktown men burned to death. Knights Templars grand encampment elects Stoddard grand commander and fixes 1904 meeting site San Francisco.
Brown gelding named In Chicago Little Boy wins by ammeter drivers a mile in 2 03 5. In a separate report a wreck on the Great Northern road near Kalispell Montana leaves seventeen dead. Senator Dolliver of Iowa says Iowa will nominate Gov Shaw for the presidency.
Discontent in Britain over South Africa grows as Aguinaldo warns Americans of a Manila plot. The Deutschland halves Atlantic crossing record by 24 minutes. Constantinople hints a power backs the sultan against France. Kruger backs privateering against Britain. Chile ratifies Don Jerman Riesco as president candidate. Sugar plantations prosper from Hawaiian rains. Honolulu fires destroy Stock Yards buildings. 75 horses perish. Turkish embassies note the sultan’s stand with France. Philippines nationalist party leans toward independence with U S protectorate. Boers suffer high mortality in British detention camps.
Weekly NL percentages place St. Louis and Pittsburgh high while New York and Chicago lag. AL leaders include Chicago and Boston. multiple disasters, strikes, fires, and political notes span Cleveland flood losses to labor unrest and foreign policy shifts. Roosevelt addresses trusts. other items cover disasters, elections, and international affairs.
William H. Hunt former Montana associate judge and Porto Rico secretary was appointed governor to succeed Charles H. Allen. Born in New Orleans, 44, he is the fourth son of the late William Henry Hunt, former secretary of the navy and minister to Russia.
Vienna reports the sultan vows war rather than yield to demands and has ordered 300 guns from Germany. Constantinople notes the French flag removed from the embassy after the ambassador’s departure and no charge d affaires remains. Paris cites the sultan’s retaliation by withdrawing concessions and tax exemptions from the French community in Beyrout and Jerusalem.
The southbound Pennsylvanian wreck on the Sodus Bay division at Fairville New York claims 11 lives. The corrected list includes Rev Dr A Park Burgess Syracuse and his wife Mrs Burgess others include Francis Burl eigh Newark N Y Mrs James W Ford Newark N Y Mrs Anna Kane Elmira and several Elmira Seneca Falls and St Paul residents. Burgess died at his son’s home and was known as an opponent of saloons.
Acting Secretary Hackett released a letter from Admiral Howison dated August 24 at Yonkers New York denying the authenticity of an attributed interview in which he criticizes Admiral Schley. Hackett keeps Howison on the Schley court of inquiry and leaves further competency questions to the court.
Washington reports agricultural bureau estimates place corn yield well below earlier hopes at 1.4 billion bushels with Kansas and Missouri hit hardest. Nebraska Iowa and Haineis show losses too. In other news Senator Dolliver announces Gov Shaw's 1904 GOP presidential bid. A Shamokin dynamite blast at Scott shaft kills one miner and injures seven.
Danville Ky Aug 31 Col W C P Breckinridge ex member of congress has accepted a professorship in the law department of Central university in Danville Kentucky. He will assume duties at the session start in September.
In Red Wing Minnesota on August 28 Prof. F W Huobard superintendent of the public schools was watching excavations at his home when the lever of a large wheel scraper struck him breaking his neck and causing instant death.
New York reporting from R G Dun and Co notes August began with storm clouds over the steel industry and drought threatenings, yet month ends with improving activity. Jobbers and manufacturers report record fall orders, bank exchanges up 74 percent from last year, and exports for the week remain high despite lower wheat quotations and ongoing steel strike impacts.
Hazleton Pa August 30 The United Mine Workers close to finalizing business with adoption of the resolutions from the resolutions committee The plan favors written over verbal coal company agreements strict contract compliance and ongoing card inspection The leaders Mitchell and district presidents will meet with coal firms to set up joint conferences and can declare a strike if current contracts are violated A written contract covering wage rates and labor conditions for a fixed period is urged for mutual benefit to miners and operators.
Lieut Gen Miles opened the Porto Rican campaign veterans reunion in Buffalo and named a nominating committee. Elected by acclamation were national commander Maj Gen John R Brooke first national vice commander Admiral W S Schley second vice commander Gen Eugene Griffin third vice commander Capt Charles D Sigsbee fourth vice commander Col A B Coit. treasurer Maj W H Crump registrar Maj James Johnston chaplain Rev J C Schindel.
The convention's final session featured brief responses from invited guests who spoke on the topic As Others See Us. Remarks praised U S weather bureau officials. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson delivered the keynote at a banquet hosted by citizens at the Hotel Pfister.
Public Lands Washington August 31 report shows 15,665,796 acres disposed and receipts of 4,972,160 dollars. Receipts exceed last year by 592,402 and disposals by 2,108,908 acres.
Miss Bessie Kellogg of Valley City North Dakota tests Peruna for chronic female catarrh and reports rapid relief within weeks and lasting health. The testimonial urges other women to try Peruna and cites Dr Hartman offering free medical guidance.
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