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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
9
The article notes a petition for better Jewish treatment and Kishinev massacre protests. It describes Ambassador McCormick presenting the petition in St Petersburg to Count Lamsdorf who declines formal reception. McCormick urges private discussion, leading the czar to soften the Jews' conditions.
A Professor Gill of MIT debunks an ash burning compound as ineffective and no better than coal. Scientists question why such charlatanism spreads while real discoveries gain little attention. The New York Post notes nostrums appeal only by potential value, not verified results.
The passage notes that naming the Spanish baby as prince of the Asturias is a temporary step until scholars fix a permanent name. It contrasts official royal titles with a Chinese play, suggesting long, unwieldy names that imply dominion over vast realms and even distant places, and mentions kings’ stooped shoulders from carrying heavy names.
The United States adopts sea post offices on ocean steamers to sort mail aboard and deliver faster. Reportedly this method reaches destinations about twelve hours earlier than the old system. Postmaster General Meyer approves and plans to add at least two more vessels carrying American mail to Europe, pleasing postal patrons.
German press denounces the Kaiser’s fifth son traveling to America calling the land of dollars and machines dangerous. The remark hints at anxieties over foreign influence and industrial prowess extending to Germany.
A Montana man claims the world will end in ten days and begins selling his property in anticipation. He plans to use the money to do something unspecified, drawing curiosity about his intended use of funds.
Boise in Idaho June 5 prosecutors opened against William D Haywood as the state seeks to prove a conspiracy of the Western Federation of Miners. Eight witnesses testified including details of the Steunenberg murder and Orchard activity. The completed Haywood jury includes ten farmers and ranchers with concerns over labor affiliations.
Harry Hamlin prominent Buffalo financier dies when his car collides with a light wagon on the Wil Williamsville road. The crash also injures Jacob Schaller, and 12 year old John Heckel is fatally hurt. Hamlin, 50, resided at 1014 Delaware Avenue and leaves a widow and son Chauncey J. Hamlin.
Patrick Reardon, 23, shot Thomas Morton and M. M. Moorhead after failing to learn a young woman’s address. He then died by his own hand. Morton and Moorhead were hospitalized in critical condition.
London reports revive speculation that Richard Croker aims to join the British Parliament as an Irish nationalist member. The chatter centers on his potential candidacy and the political traction it might gain across Irish and British voters.
Secretary of War Taft and Secretary of the Interior Garfield plan trips to Oklahoma in August and will deliver public speeches. The announcement came from Guthrie Oklahoma with details about the forthcoming itineraries.
Gov. Buchtel of Colorado says no politics will be injected into the Denver gathering set for June 18 to 20. The convention aims to craft a more liberal land policy to attract settlers and push legislation for western development, with Sen. Teller chairing the organizing committee and the American National Stock Growers' Association involved.
The ceremony at St Paul Cathedral marked the laying of the corner stone for the fourth cathedral. Archbishops Ireland Keane Glennon and Christie led a large clergy procession with bishops from several states and 30,000 laymen attending after a grand religious parade.
A Santa Fe newspaper charges the territorial penitentiary inhuman treatment of inmates. One prisoner was allegedly strung up by manacled wrists with an iron chain anchored to a ceiling staple, toes touching the floor, for 17 days with bread and water as rations. He was released only after fainting as the investigation by the acting governor and attorney general begins.
Charles F. Grotefend, a Washington National Bank teller in St Louis, pled guilty and received a five year federal sentence. After embezzling 3387 dollars he fled to Sweden, was extradited, and returned to St Louis by D P Dyer Jr son of federal judge Dyer.
Denver Colorado June 4 The supreme court affirmed the district court ruling convicting Leonard Imboden and James A Hill for banking irregularities that caused the Denver Savings Bank failure and sentenced them to nine years in the state penitentiary each.
A man’s body was found on the Pennsylvan ia railroad tracks at Meadowlands on Monday. Pockets were inverted and a watch and part of the chain were missing. Authorities believe he was robbed and murdered and placed on the tracks.
Acting Gov. Sanchez of Chihuahua telegraphed President Diaz offering troops to defend national honor against Guatemala. He notes every man in the state desires service. Governors of Guerrero Jalisco Tabasco and Morelos sent similar messages.
The census bureau reports Wisconsin produced 2.311 billion feet of lumber 457.88 million laths and 302.88 million shingles in 1906. Output decreased by about 212 million feet from the prior year, reflecting a statewide downturn in lumber production.
A Confederate memorial to Jefferson Davis was unveiled in Richmond as part of a Confederate veterans reunion. The event featured a grand military parade with veterans from across the South and remarks by Gov. Claude Swanson and Richmond officials. Davis’s daughter pulled the covering cord as cheers erupted and garlands were placed on the pedestal.
In Reddick Illinois on Tuesday night three men Fred Hatting a barber from Reddick John Frazee and Austin Stockton both of Danville were killed when a car loaded with gasoline exploded after derailment during a fire at freight cars. Ten people injured. The blast shattered windows and toppled chimneys for miles as bodies were blown apart and scattered.
An early morning attempt to wreck the Southern Pacific train between San Jose and San Francisco was stopped by a pile of ties found on the track near Santa Clara. Two tramps were arrested on suspicion.
General Thomas H Ruger retired U S Army died at his Stamford Connecticut home on Monday. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Burial probably will be at West Point.
Investigators probe Rev. James R. Kaye for molds of United States coins found in his former Lincoln home. Subpoenas issued for prominent locals to testify before a Springfield grand jury with hearings set for June 14. Police note a possible counterfeit half dollar operation and a rubber plate for paper money.
William S. McChesney Jr., general manager of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, announced plans Tuesday for three new freight yards in St. Louis. The project will raise yard capacity to 8,000 cars at an estimated cost of about 10 million dollars.
Paris reports the extended seamen strike has effectively ended with the strikers capitulating and expected to resume work at home and colonial ports on Tuesday.
Three army prisoners Henry C. Tomer R. C. Campbell and Frank West escaped Castle William Governor's Island by sawing cell bars and using a rope ladder. A missing work boat and outside help suspected Gen Grant ordered a strict investigation as guards searched the island.
Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell chief of staff will undertake a two month inspection tour of principal western army posts to boost efficiency. Secretary Taft will join later to inspect northwest posts including Fort Meade South Dakota. Mrs. Bell will accompany him, and they will first attend the Kentucky commencement at Lexington.
The Ohio supreme court upheld the circuit court in Cleveland's suit against William Reynolds, ruling for the Cleveland Consolidated Railways company. The decision validates street car franchises on Erie and Central avenues and knocks out the low fare franchises.
Dynamite exploded under the first car on the McAllister street line in San Francisco Tuesday. The forward wheels were raised and passengers were frightened, but no serious damage occurred. The blast happened midway between Polk street and Van Ness avenue.
Omaha Neb June 5 Judge W H Munger of the United States circuit court ruled in favor of the city in the water company suit. The city must buy the plant at the price fixed by a majority of the board of appraisers six million two hundred sixty three thousand two hundred ninety five dollars and forty cents.
London June 5 Mark Twain accepted an invitation to lunch on June 25 hosted by the Pilgrims Society. Presiding will be Mr Birrell chief secretary for Ireland and many notable persons will attend.
Newport Rhode Island reports a slight snowfall late Monday followed by cold rain. The unusual weather surprised locals and added a frosty note to early June conditions in the resort city.
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