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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
6
A young woman died while attempting to pass through Niagara Falls in a barrel. The report notes skepticism about the notion that women are more intelligent than men and reflects on social roles. A dancing master predicts winter fashion will favor dancing, urging wallflowers to practice grace. Russian officers warn the czar of a Chinese national conspiracy and a planned holy war to expel foreigners next year.
The address lauds McKinley for perfect self control and a generous love for his fellow citizens as the world acknowledges the high estimate of his character.
The article predicts a record breaking season with signs of exciting play. It notes changes in uniforms and hairstyles, while stressing the reliability of traditional signs for success. The tone hints at high expectations for teams this year.
Foreign statements on the McKinley assassination label the act with terms like infamous ignominious terrible heinous odious soul treacherous horri ble dastardly. England Greece Turkey Russia Japan France Germany China Bolivia Norway each using strong moral judgments.
Mrs. Clemence Ferlinghetti aged 23 of Bath Beach New York sues for divorce claiming her marriage to an apparent Italian count was a mistake. She alleges he deceived her about his status while she learned he works as a waiter in a cheap New York restaurant.
Mrs. Mary Berry, wealthy Cripple Creek widow with an annual income of 20000 dollars, must serve a five year term after being arrested last year for house theft. She was tried convicted and sentenced and the supreme court refused to interfere. It is the old story of human nature never being satisfied and always reaching out greedy fingers for more and more.
A report to the International Ecumenical Conference in London states 24,899,421 Methodist adherents worldwide with property valued at $300,000,000. The denomination counts 89,087 churches and 48,334 ministers, and estimates 2,500,000 new members added in the last decade.
Mr. Joseph McDuff of Greenville Ark is described as an iconoclast. After Rev James Porter kissed Mrs McDuff following the marriage ceremony McDuff struck the minister in the jaw sending him sprawling. The report notes the clash and the aftermath.
An Indiana editor revisits his boyhood red schoolhouse now repurposed as a hog pen and hen coop. He laments that poetry seems a jest in a country where a graduate’s alma mater can be moved and misused as an asylum for animals.
The text urges writers to distinguish between the presidency and its occupant after McKinley's death. It argues criticism should honor the office and treat the president with consideration regardless of personal character, noting an utterly unworthy man becoming president is hardly conceivable.
In West Stockbridge Massachusetts locals claim a maple tree reaches 12 feet 3 inches in circumference one foot up and bears birch limbs at fifteen feet with currant and raspberry bushes higher still. The tale highlights a boastful claim about Massachusetts flora.
The census notes 106 067 more men than women in Pennsylvania while other eastern states have either more women or balanced sexes. It warns that many of the surplus men may be male immigrants from Italy Hungary and Russia and not desirable as husbands.
Washington reports on the Schley inquiry resuming with questions on not destroying the Colon and the retrograde move from Santiago. Ridgely criticizes the subs treasury system while congress covers McKinley’s death expenses including funeral services. Gen Wood forecasts Cuban self rule by May and the president pledges sectional harmony in McKinley policy.
U S exchanges across seven days ending the 20th show $1,738,256,354 in volume down from $2,057,528,380 the prior week and a 26.9 percent year over year gain.
Reports of fatal car accidents near Hamilton Ohio and Mishawaka Indiana. deaths in Denver, Effingham and Springfield. fires wipe out business districts in Effingham and Toledo. drownings and gas explosions. strikes and legal moves in Chicago New York and Madisonville. floods in China. political shifts in New York and Philadelphia. resignations and court cases noted.
At Del Rio Texas Michaél Woods killed Miss Fosette after she refused marriage and then killed himself. On her last cruise ninety five sailors, mostly from Kansas, deserted from the training ship Mohican.
Reports from Winchester England unveil a statue of King Alfred the Great amid a large gathering. France submits further claims against Turkey before resuming diplomatic ties. Boers near WInkinsonteyn capture Royal Horse Artillery unit with infantry escort. Dr Diedrick of the Peary exhibition reportedly abandoned 200 miles from civilization in the Arctic. King of England visits Sweden at Helsingborg. A Palola train wreck in Troumania kills 32. Kitchener notes heavy losses by Lovatt scouts ambushed near Herschell by Gen Kritsinger. Dutch Cape Colony citizens near revolt. Gen Funston undergoes appendicitis operation in Manila and expects recovery. Harry de Windt plans a Behring Strait land crossing. Maj Alhambra and Aguinaldo’s bodyguard swear allegiance at Manila.
Bankers and brokers say Roosevelt inspires confidence. Neuesleben and Freiheit suspend. Massachusetts bans fences over six feet. English mail to Australia via the U S fastest, 31 days. King Oscar may send a son to St Louis expo. Idaho assessed value up $4.65 million to $52.20 million. St Louis banked nearly $17 million for exposition. O D Barrett long-time Butler partner dies in Washington. 1894 anarchist bill failed in the House. German state and church push to drive Christian Science out. Roosevelt praised by London and Berlin papers. Alexander Ramsey, first Minnesota governor, turns 87. Rev O N Hartshorn dies at 76. Mount Union founder. Bishop E D Ferguson notes good workers rewarded in Liberia. Six survivors remain from Ford theater company. three still on stage.
In the Schley naval court inquiry witnesses from the Texas recall its role in the July 3 1898 Santiago battle against Admiral Cervera. Navigator Heilner and chief engineer Bates describe the Texas maneuvers with the Brooklyn looping near the Texas and the ship halting under Capt Philip. Commander Schroeder also testifies about the Massachusetts and Guam governorship.
Washington reports after Roosevelt and Gen Wood talks that a reciprocity agreement with Cuba will be sent to Congress in December. The plan lowers duties on cereals and machinery while sugar and tobacco are Cuba’s main exports affected. Gen Wood aims to speed action to aid the current Cuban crop.
A blaze at the state insane asylum in Norfolk destroyed the building and four nearby structures with about six hundred patients inside. Three inmates are missing and presumed burned to death. the facility suffered a $250,000 loss. Patients were moved to Lincoln and Hastings asylums and to remaining usable buildings. Clothing and records were saved. most patients were in nightwear during the incident.
Rear Admiral Sampson asks the navy department to relieve him from duty as commandant of the Boston navy yard effective October 1. He cites a need to be relieved for reasons not fully stated in the dispatch. The move comes as the fleet's leadership undergoes changes after recent operations.
A naval witness describes the Texas battle maneuver during the Santiago action. He recounts orders to speed, helm actions, and concern over the Brooklyn as the Iowa and Oregon engaged. The account ends with the Colon lowering flag and a forced draft stop.
Fire began at Drieske's coal yard at Mendell and Armitage at midnight and spread across the river destroying a schooner the Marine Iron Works plant and the Columbia Lumber yard. Damage placed at $250000 with extensive property loss across multiple sites.
Town in Sweden burned Bergen section during night. Firemen killed as fire consumed a large portion of the area. Damage estimated in the millions of kroner.
James MacJames M D of Chesterfield county died in Charleston on Monday. The Brooklyn pitcher was a South Carolina medical college graduate who practiced in Cheraw before returning to baseball last season.
Washington September 24 Roosevelt named Joseph J. Langer of Nebraska to be consul of the United States at Solingen Germany.
Palma presents a four part programme for Cuba. First a commercial treaty with the United States to aid Cuban sugar while preserving income from customs. Second a thorough finances review and expenditure adjustment. Third strict economy and gradual debt wipeout. Fourth a US relations treaty to limit US intervention and define sovereignty under the Platt amendment.
A Pole named Josheph Detlaff attacked his wife in the northern Menominee street at midnight. She ran outside and was fatally stabbed and slashed. Detlaff was captured by a sheriff's posse and jailed amid lynching threats. The injured woman, mother of seven, lies dying in hospital.
In Cleveland on Sept 24 Senator Hanna Judge Day and Col Myron T Herrick launched a campaign to raise at least 500000 dollars for a national McKinley Memorial in Canton cemetery.
Pittsburg September 24 The National Tube company ordered sales agents to accept all business at current prices before the strike. The company's mills are now fully operating with all units in operation.
The Hague September 24 reports that the arbitration tribunal’s administrative council will declare itself unable to handle the Boer appeal concerning issues from the South African War.
Secretary Long approves a request affecting health concerns. Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson will assume command at the Boston yard October 1. Admiral Sampson will retire by February 9, 1902, under the age limit, or earlier on health grounds or at his own request. An extended leave may keep him on active duty until February 9.
Mrs. J. J. Gies of Detroit was instantly killed when a shotgun discharged during a nutting trip home. A five year old boy and three others were present. The coroner ruled the death accidental as the boy reportedly tripped with the trigger while the gun was being carried in the conveyance.
In Canton Ohio on Monday September 24 Mrs McKinley visited the cemetery with Mrs Barber and Dr Rixey to view her late husband’s casket. The afternoon drive covered country roads in search of pure air, described as a beneficial outdoor treatment in pleasant weather.
A fierce Monday fire destroyed the Grand Trunk elevator and the adjacent dock across the St. Clair river at Point Edward Ontario. Strong winds hampered firefighting but the blaze was controlled by six o clock. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
Jackson Mich September 24. Secretary of State Power who had been ill ten days with pneumonia died early this Tuesday morning.
Hon A B Cummins republican candidate for governor formally opened his campaign in Des Moines addressing a large audience. He spoke for two hours on state and national issues. Dr Oscar Gerber of East Orange N J has been appointed prosthetic dentistry instructor in the dental clinic at St Petersburg Russia teaching American methods.
Leon F. Czolgosz was placed on trial in Erie County Supreme Court for President McKinley's murder. Judge Truman White presided as jurors were sworn and 150 seats were filled with tight security. District Attorney Penney began the case. the defense indicated little chance of arguing insanity. The panel included plumbers, farmers, a rail foreman, a bank cashier, and other local tradesmen. The first witness was called at 2:55 PM after jurors were sworn.
New York September 24. Immigration inspectors at the port of New York are more vigilant amid a general demand to exclude anarchists. Commissioner Fitchie says current laws do not allow excluding emigrants solely on anarchist grounds, yet inspectors carefully examine all papers for any sign of attempts to enter against the law.
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated association argues the steel strike settlement favors workers but accuses Viunies Gompers of neglecting Amalgamated members interests. He outlines reasons for settlement and terms achieved. Chun to Leave Berlin Bust Planned for Expatriate Mission Head. Trains Collide No Fatalities in Toledo Collision injures crew but no passengers. heavy rolling stock losses on Detroit Southern line near Columbus Grove.
Simon Sterne, a renowned authority on railroad and constitutional law, died of apoplexy on Sunday after a seizure earlier in the week. He was a prominent figure in legal and civic affairs.
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