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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
1
The Carlisle Pennsylvania school district supports addressing the Indian problem. This year 600 Indian pupils are enrolled. In New Jersey public sentiment seeks a constitutional amendment to ban gambling, to be voted on this fall.
Nevada remains the least densely populated state with about 24 square miles per person, followed by Idaho where roughly one person occupies each square mile.
A eastern scientist proclaims kissing as a cure for dyspepsia. The remark suggests dyspepsia may become a widespread concern and apothecary drugs could fall out of favor as a result.
On the eve of returning home Lord Kelvin says this country leads the world in developing electricity as motive power. The British scientist calls it a great achievement.
A Florida newspaper notes the tobacco crop will yield about 10 million dollars in addition to 300000 crates of pineapples and a wide range of other produce and products including vegetables melons turpentine lumber and a substantial amount of oranges.
Electric railway equipment has been ordered from Dublin Bristol Coventry and several Australian cities as well as London. Our inventors and skilled bowler in this field are apparently without any rivalry in the world.
After 117 years of searching records an old tradition claiming gold aboard the British frigate Hussar which sank in the East River in 1780 is debunked. The latest survey shows no gold was aboard when she went down.
C M Bailey of Winthrop Maine, an oil cloth manufacturer, says after 48 years in business he has never taken a holiday nor closed his shops and still employs men who have worked for him that long. A new French machine, the monometer, measures will power with a needle that reacts to mental effort, except in the presence of an idiot. Electric light has grown rapidly with $100 million invested in the Hudson illumination firms at Niagara Falls illustrating its wide use as motive power.
The government farm on the lower Yukon houses over 1,000 reindeer that are not used for labor. The piece argues for harnessing the bucks to help develop the country and assist on frozen rivers during the coming winter.
The Hammondsville Station postmaster, 86, recalls 68 years under 34 postmasters general. He notes capital offenses for mail robbery with two men hanged in Baltimore, 66 years ago. He rode the first 13 miles of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at 10 mph and once charged 25 cents postage for a 400 mile letter.
The piece links extreme heat to mental spells and violent acts, notes a pacer Star Pointer likely near 1254 flat mile time with possible faster finishes, and cites legendary fevers and racing feats as context, reflecting speculative legal and sporting implications of heat and speed.
The upcoming bureau chief reports will urge increasing navy staffing. The Indianapolis monetary commission met in Washington with ex Senator Edmunds as chairman. The Wheeling gunboat was ordered from San Francisco to Honolulu. More than 10 000 Europeans and Americans live in China. U S imports of duty sugar last fiscal year totaled 4 381 403 687 pounds valued at 85 901 902 dollars.
News brief reports a blaze at a Chester Pennsylvania grocery store where a gasoline barrel exploded, seriously injuring six. It also notes weekly financial and crime data, a Peary polar expedition timing, baseball league ratios, a Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse speed record, a murder-suicide in Shamokin, and Maine earthquake shocks.
The column records diverse incidents from across states: deaths in Texas and Oklahoma, fires in Bainbridge Ohio and Riverdale Michigan, a sawmill explosion near Livermore Kentucky, and multiple homicides and suicides. Yellow fever outbreaks in New Orleans Mobile Edwards Biloxi, coal mine blast in Williamson County Tennessee, lynching in Hawesville Kentucky, bank closure in Davenport Nebraska, and other disasters and legal notes. It notes crop forecasts and league standings, plus political nods in Nebraska and Ohio.
On the Skaguay and Dyea trails in Alaska settlers faced harsh winter conditions. In Morrison Oklahoma Territory Peter Praxton and John Rambo killed each other following a political dispute.
A blaze at the Museo theater in Toronto, Ontario, caused one fatality and numerous injuries amid panic. The day also reports a confirmed betrothal announcement, currency shifts, shipboard disasters, political tensions, mine disasters, Cuba talks, and new administrative requests as events unfold across continents.
A sweep of incidents includes John Boecker killing his wife and five children near Carroll Iowa before fatally wounding another child and shooting himself. Ex Secretary Robeson dies in Trenton at 69. Riots in Girardville Pennsylvania injure many. A boiler explosion in Buffalo Hungary kills 16. Bicycle records fall in London. Henry George named mayoral candidate in New York by free silver democrats. A 28 year old Baltimore brake man shoots his sweetheart then dies. Wyoming timberland burn covers 54 square miles with heavy losses. Yellow fever fears ease in New Orleans. Latimer miners death verdict finds Sheriff shoot unjustifiable. Mohawk valley route chosen for New York lakes to tidewater link. Ontario record breakers ride 200 miles in 13 hours 25 minutes. Woodford visits Azacarraga in Madrid. Northern Pacific mail train held up near Moorhead. Illinois state fair opens in Springfield. Locomotive hailer explosion at Georgetown kills one and injures another.
A cross of Scotch granite twelve feet high is ordered for Tarrier Beecher Stowe’s grave in Andover Massachusetts. Rochester plans a Frederick Douglass statue in a city park. Kansas City lists forty nine Washingtons, forty three are Black. ten bear the name George. Cardinal Gibbons backs a Catholic women’s university in Washington. Baron Max von Schrader poisoned himself in Ostend after gambling losses of two million francs. Arizona filings show three thousand miles of new railways planned in two weeks. Lord Farrar foresees gold standard in India as solution to bi metallicism. English colonial courts admit a woman lawyer Miss Ethel Benjamin. Rosa Bonheur exhibits in Paris for first time in three years, living secluded near Fontainebleau. Presbyterian women donated 229114.93 to foreign board, surpassing last year by 28535.09. Ex President Guzman Blanco of Venezuela is said to be the world’s richest man with vast lands and vast income. A. J. Sampson named United States minister to Ecuador resides in Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Lucie O Cause of Topeka bar seeks associate justice post on democratic populist ticket.
United States Minister Woodford arrives in Madrid seeking mediation to end the Cuban conflict without war. He anticipates a quick settlement, plans for a residence, and notes Spain might accept mediation with no cession of sovereignty. Concurrent dispatches discuss European powers urging conciliation and possible Austrian mediation.
Hawesville Kentucky woke to a mob lynching at five in the morning as 600 furious residents hanged Raymond Bushrod for the assault on 14 year old Maggie Roberts. The court square spectacle ended in his death within minutes while women watched from nearby hills.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North German Lloyd line arrived at quarantine on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 5 days 22 hours 45 minutes the fastest on record. The 648 by 66 by 43 foot vessel with 14 000 tons and 30 000 horsepower logged 22 knots with coal use of 500 tons daily under Capt. H Englehart.
Iowa constitutionality of the anti cigarette measure faces test in Newton as Peter Gottard a restaurant keeper appeals a $25 fine plus costs for selling cigarettes He contends a cigarette box is an original package and thus may be sold under the interstate commerce act The case has been appealed likely with a cigarette trust attorney to defend Gottard
A gang of intoxicated telephone linemen rioted in Holdy ville. Officers tried to arrest them. Marshal Closson suffered a broken jaw in two places and other serious injuries, and a deputy was severely injured. Sheriff Stodghill and Ottumwa posse captured four ringleaders and jailed them.
Otto Lerch knocked Fred Claybourn from his chair in Sioux City fatally wounding him. Claybourn, resting on two chair legs against an ice chest, was asleep when Lerch acted. He struck his head on a faucet after falling. condition listed as critical. Lerch is under arrest.
Buck Murray a Chicago safe blower received nine years in the Fort Madison penitentiary at Ottumwa for complicity in the Eldon bank robbery on January 31, 1897. Jesse Hamilton was acquitted, and Eldon marshal J Stevens was found guilty of opening the bank to let in the robbers.
Unofficial word from Sioux City claims W. B. Lysle cashier for Inger son and West livestock dealers and social leader, convicted of embezzlement a year ago, would be pardoned from the penitentiary. Jury influence allegations surface regarding the conviction.
A Creston fire caused property losses exceeding $50,000 with the largest hits to Mackenner & Stearns furniture $12000 R N Jones dry goods $9000 J B Schnauber jeweler $6000. Other losses vary from $500 to $1500 spread among several firms and professionals.
James Blake died in Mason City at age 97. He was the region's oldest man, known for his long life and large family with four marriages, 27 children, and more than 200 grandchildren. He once greeted La Fayette on a farewell visit to America and supported Monroe for president.
Patrick and Michael McCarthy aged 73 and 75 were convicted of manslaughter in Marshalltown for the death of Thomas Jordan. The jury urged the court to show mercy in sentencing.
William Barton a butcher was assaulted by two tramps in an alley by the river in Clinton leaving him badly injured. Reports highlight civic plans, weather damage, rail posts, and local incidents across Iowa including Des Moines unionizing, a stock exchange meeting, and a murder conviction.
Judge Campbell heard a Mission youth charged with disturbing the peace. He fined the prisoner five dollars, but then emptied his own pockets to reveal 36 cents. The youth produced 25 cents, prompting the judge to remit the fine and allow the man to go.
A monthly publication issued by Col D B Martin, manager of passenger traffic, titled The Book of The Royal Blue features magazine size pages with half tone illustrations and reading material. It includes a list of names and addresses of every passenger and freight agent attracting attention among advertising novelties.
A summer man recalls amateur photography during a vacation. He jokes that there were plenty of girls to photograph, but notes he ended up with numerous negatives as a punchline in the Philadelphia North American.
A humorous exchange from Tit-Bits features Mrs Murphy asking why she is decorating while the homecoming of Denny is discussed. The boy’s sentence cut to a year off for good behavior is noted, highlighting quirky wartime or postwar sentiment.
A quip from the Typographical Journal questions the membership of a woman in the famed 400. The remark hints at social distinctions and precise perceptions within elite circles.
Chicago Record notes week of September 27 features Andrew Mack, popular singing comedian, in An Irish Gentleman at McVicker’s Theater. The column also mocks Klondike fever as inviting crank inventors to tout fool machines.
A collage of advertisements and quotes from 1890s papers features Dr Kline’s nerve tonic claim free trial, Piso’s Cure for consumption, Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets price 25c, Holt’s Catarrh Cure, and snappy lines about debt memories and quarrel tales.
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