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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
3
In a column from Monroe, the rise of the American electric railroad spurs talk of ending straphanging in Britain. A Commons bill aims to seat riders, keep aisles clear, and curb crowding, prompting praise for efficiency but critique of Londoners for clinging to comfort over speed.
The article notes early 1900s railroad surprise tests, where signals were left at clear and lights removed to gauge engineer vigilance. It cites one system reporting 1600 tests in 1906 with zero failures, and similar results for Pennsylvania and Lake Shore, while New York Central faced a threatened strike over adopting the method.
The Constitution undergoes fitting for a final voyage to Hampton Roads to serve as an exhibit at the Jamestown exposition. It will be towed by a tug from Brooklyn navy yard as it heads toward its enduring legacy amid grand steel warships.
Dr. Richard D. Harlan of Chicago accepts leadership of a national campaign to elevate George Washington University into a great national institution of learning. He will direct the nationwide effort and likely base himself in Washington. This marks the third Harlan family member in the capital, joining Justice Harlan and James S. Harlan.
An approximate annual expenditure of about $100,000,000 for cultivated flowers in the United States is stated. This sum represents one fifth the value of coal mined last year, one fourth the national bank surplus, and is nearly twice the bonded debt of all New England states combined.
The manager of a Monterrey bullfight advertised a set number of bulls in the ring. For producing one bull fewer than announced, municipal authorities fined him 200 dollars.
A New York heiress escapes to Europe to dodge titled fortune hunters. If in a bathing suit and rain begins she would likely leap into the sea to stay dry.
Reports from St Louis New York Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia and San Francisco on April 29 indicate improved labor conditions for May 1. Signatures cover wage scales in many sectors with few strikes expected though San Francisco braces for a possible eight hour day dispute affecting about 10000 workers and mass streetcar action if unresolved.
Lincoln Neb April 30 The Armour Car Line company in a letter to the state railway commission declines to file its schedule of rates. The general counsel says he has tried to give the law a broad interpretation but notes Armour Line does business exclusively with railroads rather than the public and thus does not come under the commission's jurisdiction.
Arkansas City Kansas April 30 Colonel Elias Neff commander of the Fortieth Indiana volunteers in the Civil War died here Monday at age 69. He served with distinction during the conflict and was a respected veteran in his community.
In Philadelphia on Monday Franz Endrukat, a 33 year old rejected suitor, shot Marth Korais, 22, after she refused marriage. He then killed himself with a bullet to the head. The drama began in Prussia four years earlier when he first attacked her.
A large blaze in Union City, Corry County, destroyed the Union City Chair Company and several nearby structures, damaged the electric light plant, and caused losses over 300000 dollars. Firefighting and aided by nearby units prevented greater damage after water supply failed.
Gen. MacArthur and Mrs MacArthur with Col Wynn Maj Hart and Maj Wood inspected Forts Worden Casey and Flagler on May 1 in Seattle. They were guests of the chamber of commerce at an after theater party. Gen. Kuroki and the Japanese imperial party will arrive Thursday noon and, escorted by MacArthur and staff, depart for the east Friday morning.
Albany arrests target George R. Scrugham and two watchers over alleged conspiracy in the New York Life directors vote. Jacob Frank, an agent, is jailed for forgery as investigators allege altered ballots and invalid counts. Witnessed by policyholders committee leaders and European members, the probe follows a disputed election and seeks to curb perversion of state law.
Washington reports April ended Tuesday as the coldest in 26 years and near the coldest on record. The Weather Bureau notes a string of cold spells sweeping from the northeast to the plains and east of the Rockies with only brief warm breaks and persistently low interior valley temperatures.
Dispatches report a military government proclaimed in Montenegro. Premier Tomanovics resigns the cabinet which Prince Nicholas refuses to accept. Armed bands march on Cettinje and Podgoritza sees serious street fighting.
Four injured when two cars collided in Superior Wisconsin. Rev J D Simmons editor of the Baptist Banner dies in Parkersburg West Virginia. Raisuli rumors spark revolt among Lakhm tribes in Morocco. Thornhill lost at sea after a shipboard fire. Buford carries 4,000,000 pounds flour to starving China. Corey reelected US Steel president. Mrs Hess dies after police visit in Philadelphia. Stead sues Illinois Central in LaSalle county court. Dynamite explosion at Antivari harbor kills one and injures 30. John Hamlin convicted of murder in Nebraska. to hang. Fire destroys National Stove plant in Lorain Ohio. Baron de Ros dies in Ireland. Robbery of $800 at Los Angeles station. George H Cottrell dies at 90 in Michigan. Fire at Regal hotel in Leesville Louisiana destroys 18 buildings. David C Cook dies in Denver aged 60. William Seeley sues rope maker over suicide card. Miss Sarah McGowan dies in New York fire. John Schwartz dies in Cincinnati. Balloon tests by Chandler and McCoy from St Louis. Milwaukee plumbers strike over wage rise. Roosevelt disputes race death article in Review of Reviews. Opening Jamestown exposition honored by Roosevelt with navy officers. George H Phelps sues Standard Oil in Ohio over anti-trust law.
William E. Dodge of New York, son of the phil anthropist and son in law of Henry T. Sloane, received a ten day jail term and a $100 fine for automobile speeding in Yonkers. City Judge Beall imposed the sentence after prior arrests for the same offense. He appealed the verdict and was released on $1,000 bail awaiting higher court action.
Washington May 1 report the president appointed Col. Charles L Hodges of the Twenty fourth Infantry a brigadier general Hodges currently serves in the Philippines with the unit known as a negro regiment
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