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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
3
The Express notes a sizable bloc of future congress members hail from the Civil War era with about 16 percent of the upcoming House and 29 percent of the Senate comprising blue and gray veterans, split roughly evenly between Union and Confederate soldiers.
Deep borings near Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reveal nearly 20 new anthracite coal veins four to 11 feet thick and estimated to hold about 300 million tons. Analysts caution that demand should not alarm the market yet.
Eighty skeletons were recovered from the hulk of the Reina Christina, recently floated and beached in Manila Bay. The discovery, along with fifteen shell holes in the hull, illustrates the severe damage inflicted by Dewey’s fleet on that fateful May morning.
Visitors note the falls' dwindling water due to diverted flow for industry. The scenic danger has been raised as industrial growth threatens further thinning of the cataract. If this continues, shore views may exceed water views at Niagara.
Under the irrigation law the secretary of the interior has approved five projects recommended by the United States Geological Survey. The sites span Wyoming Colorado Nevada Montana and Arizona. They will irrigate about 1 000 000 acres at a projected cost of 7 50 per acre.
The department store will publish a magazine for employees with representation from every floor. The editorial staff will include one member per floor and specials to scout novel ties in ideas or merchandise. A society column will also appear.
Mr. Wyndham, chief secretary for Treland, estimates the new Trish land scheme will involve 3.5 billion and possibly 750 million dollars. It will require assisted tenants to pay three and one quarter percent per year on government loans. The plan is described as the most liberal and stupendous scheme of its kind ever inaugurated by any government.
A Pennsylvania paper celebrates a woman toll collector who has completed fifty three years of service for a turnpike company. The piece hints that Pennsylvanians are forgiving while contrasting a local reaction with the idea of free turnpikes.
Scientists say pessimists overstate danger as coal supplies appear vast. Anthracite could last at least 200 years and bituminous coal seems inexhaustible. Meanwhile new heat methods emerge with electricity playing a growing role.
A Wilkes-Barre woman urges a curfew extension to include men and calls for an ordinance requiring husbands to be home by midnight and penalizing late stragglers. She is described as a leading city figure, remarking on what women might accomplish if in council seats.
The death of Brigham Young, president of the twelve apostles and church head, creates a vacancy. His father founded the church and was followed by Lorenzo Snow and Brigham Young Jr. The line may not always produce such candidates.
French physicist Curee reports radium continuously emits heat by vibration without altering substance or structure. The puzzle remains to identify the sustaining force behind the vibration and its source and to explain why radium reacts so to this action.
Rome dispatch reports likely exodus of about 200000 believers from 50 communities as enforcement of anti religious order laws grows. Schools and churches have been closed in France amid alleged intrigues against the republic, fueling a large migration to the United States.
A roundup from Washington and regions east west and south notes April weather favors growth but slows farm work. It cites frequent ship accidents worrying officials and praises Alabama’s gun crews as top marksmen. Washington reports the sale of General Sheridan’s house for 55,600 to Mrs. Sheridan. Imports top one billion dollars in a year for the first time.
In New London Conn the steam ship Minnesota the largest cargo and passenger boat yet built was launched. Other notes include canal openings on May not yet specified and a ship Ilinois injured by a wave three months ago.
Across Peoria Chicago Milwaukee and other cities reports recount deaths murders and hangings. Col James Powell dies after a 20 year illness in Peoria while other cases include executions in Oregon Missouri and Kansas and a flood drowning in Indiana.
In Indiana every window glass factory has closed, 20000 skilled workmen left unemployed for an indefinite period. Newport News launched the armored cruiser West Virginia with Miss Catherine White, governor’s daughter, as sponsor. The War Department to buy 110 acres more land at Fort Sheridan. Henry Werman of Milwaukee allegedly involved in a $600000 scheme.
Court martial to proceed against Ensign Hussner of the German navy after he killed an artilleryman who failed to salute. In Marseille a storm sinks 40 vessels over 15 years peak. A squall at Weymouth sinks a vessel. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock II damaged and a man drowns. Sir Oliver Mowat dies in Ottawa at 83. Balloonists M Emeandri and companion travel 450 miles Paris to Arles in 15 hours with three guests. A hurricane hits Berlin injuring many and causing major damage. Conger reports suppression of an attempted Boxer reorganization in Yatien district. Philippine army to be reduced to 15 000.
Reported floods near Vincennes force relocations as lands submerge. Judge Curlock dies in Cebu of cholera. Philippine bombardment damages Santo Domingo residences. generals killed. Missionary Dr Williams dies in Canton. Jonas Livermore marks 101st birthday in New Jersey. Rail rates rise as lake competition cuts Chicago shipments. Illinois coal field syndicate buys 20000 acres for 80 million. France acts against religious orders. Readings miners locked out for weekend hours. Erie wreck near Red House kills eight. Roosevelt to visit Union Labor on May 27 in Butte. Europe battered by storm. Berlin injuries. Snow covers Europe. Boer War burden rises. Pacific Meat packing plant fire at Tacoma. Patriots’ Day celebrated in Massachusetts. Honora McCarthy aged 113.”
Bank deposits have risen 85 percent in ten years. Sir Thomas Lipton may seek a peerage and the American cup. Dr Th Gideon Archambault left 40000 to found a home for the aged poor. Carnegie and others promise endowments for a Pittsburgh university. Mayor Tom L Johnson rejects Democratic Ohio governor bid. John K Lincoln, kin of Abraham Lincoln, dies in Kansas City aged 2. Pope patient comment by Dr Lapponi. Siam king warns England or France may engulf his kingdom. Wiln eis Steel buys 33 acres near Indiana Harbor for 1500000 cement works. British labor delegates critique American methods. New York post office has 32 stations and 159 substations serving 450 tons daily. Fourteen stamp-canceling machines handle 28000 letters hourly. Indictments voted in Porto Novo for smuggl ing. Dowie invasion advance guard in New York boarding-house. Amelia Higginson condemns Roosevelt race remarks.
Outlaw James McKinney was killed in a Bakersfield jailhouse battle after barricading with accomplices. Deputy Will Tibbits and Constable Packard were fatally wounded. McKinney had a sawed off shotgun while his ally Hulse surrendered later. An ensuing fire forced the capture as a mob pressed the jail.
Sir Oliver Mowat lieutenant governor of Ontario died at the government house in Ottawa on April 20 at age 83 after a leg injury hastened his decline. He served as Ontario premier 1872 to 1896, then minister of justice, later appointed lieutenant governor, and was regarded as a father of federation.
J. W. Church and wife disappeared weeks ago near Newcastle. Suspect “Slim” Clifton confessed to the murders and identified burial locations after pressure from evidence found by Lew Jenney. Clifton, a rancher from near Charel, admitted the crime.
Albany reports David B. Hill now leads the New York democracy with a solid 1904 state delegation offered for the national convention if he seeks the nomination. He predicts a Democratic victory next year.
The new West Virginia armored cruiser was launched at Newport News Ship Building Co. with 500 guests and a banquet at the Hotel Chamberlin. Gov. White and Gov. Montague attended along with military officers as the ship, sister to California and Pennsylvania, nears completion with a 14000 ton displacement and a 22 knot speed capability.
Seven indicted including D J Kelley legislative agent of the baking powder trust and Senators Sullivan Smith. Four more indictments vote and $4000 in $1000 bills traced tied to alum and textbook legislation. Grand jury to transfer cases to Attorney General Crow. Buell Matthews seeks bond set at 5000. Matthews proclaims innocence and grants no interview.
During a April thunderstorm near West Point Nebraska lightning hit the Sendgreff home. Father and mother and three children escaped burning but the fourth child perished in the blaze with the house left in ruins. the rescuing efforts left the parents and other children badly burned and unconscious.
In municipal court a spectator gained permission to hiss during a theater performance, with the judge noting that hissing is not a crime and carries no penalty beyond audience expression.
письмы из Стёрлинга Албера к агенту канадского правительства М Pickrell о свободной земле. автор восхваляет погоду и климат Западной Канадe, рекорд урожайности oats 80 бушелей/акр, 110 бушелей год до года, рост фермеров и выгодные приманки для переселенцев. упоминаются районы Edmonton Lacombe Wetaskiwin и Raymond. Информация о телеграфных и железнодорожных ставках подано через агентов правительства.
Advertised samples claim to ease back and hip pain swollen limbs and dropsy signs. Users report relief from frequent urination bed wetting and nervous symptoms after taking Dean's Kidney Pills with statements from W A Cleveland Elmer Warfel and Joseph Lepperal praising improved sleep and reduced back pain.
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