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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
A collage of dubious tidbits and quips notes France’s legged men groups and a diamond war threat. It mocks aging, education, and safety while lampooning royalty, German titles, American social habits, and a shivering Washington statue in need of a kimono.
An Australian company has obtained a concession from the Russian government to harvest 30,000,000 feet of lumber annually from Siberian forests. High prices in Australia enable transport of the timber 8,000 miles to Melbourne for a handsome profit.
The inventor of an odorless onion claims a boon for humanity if it proves as pleasant and anti scurbutic as the traditional bulb. Yet skepticism remains about its genuineness, since real onion lovers may doubt it until it advertises to visitors for a full 24 hours after consumption.
A gun crew under a young officer with under two years since Annapolis commands hit all 25 shots from an eight inch gun at a rapid pace. The new scouting cruiser Ches ter logged 26.53 knots for four hours on a trial run, claiming the world’s fastest speed for its class.
In England an uptick in democracy coincides with more works on the peerage. Debrett, now in its 195th year with about 2500 pages, differs from the original record. Since Queen Victoria's accession at least 240 peerages and 460 baronetcies have been granted, averaging five peerages and seven baronetcies per year.
England uses cat tails for furniture upholstery though U S supply is limited due to poor results. Kapok remains the closest competitor, selling at nine cents per pound. U S cat tails sent to England have fetched two to four cents per pound.
The Ethical Social League in New York held its first conference with men from many nations. Jew and Gentile, rich and poor joined to imagine a future where social uplift is pursued by a united body rather than isolated groups.
Russian forces in Persian soil near Lenkoran engaged Kurdish raiders at Belesuvar April 13, losing one officer and seven men while inflicting 34 Die in the clash. Cossacks razed Belosuvar Kodzhabeklu and Zariah as part of a punitive campaign amid floods hindering reinforcements.
Washington The house committee on banking and currency voted unanimously to table the Aldrich financial bill. A hearing was set for Rep Vreeland of New York whose substitute proposal will be reviewed. The panel decided not to issue formal reasons for its unfavorable action and will issue only a statement of its action.
Report from Helena Mont and Butte Mont describes widespread flood damage after the Hauser lake dam break. Craig is reported wiped off the map with thousands of cattle drowned and numerous ranches damaged. Dam owner Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Co. expected liable. Dam reconstruction likely under $250000. Great Falls area seen less damage and rail lines near Wolf Creek washed out with three feet of floodwater.
Boston reports indicate Assistant Secretary of State Bacon formerly of Boston will likely become secretary of war around July 1, succeeding Secretary Taft who plans to retire from the cabinet. Taft's retirement is described as definite and not dependent on the national convention.
Fort Worth Texas reports Clear Fork and West Fork rivers at their highest in 20 years. One man dies as residents fail to rescue him amid rising waters. Evacuations to higher ground continue as narrow escapes occur.
New York State Senator Patrick H. McCarren, leader of Kings County Democracy, was unseated Wednesday night as a delegate to the state convention in Carnegie Hall. The convention chose delegates-at-large and adopted a platform urging an unhampered Denver national convention delegation.
Following early morning scenes of wild disorder in Chester Pennsylvania two men were slightly injured by bullets and others were beaten by crowds a request was sent to Governor Stuart asking for two state police companies to restore order The governor granted the request and sent officers to Chester.
Misses Mary Bayly Fanny Bayly and Mildred Dulany three Baltimore society women carried water up a sloping roof to fight a chimney fire at Miss Marie B Rogers handsome country house near Rogers Station. Fire companies arrived and the blaze was controlled after the rear section suffered substantial damage. The Bayly girls are nieces of Miss Rogers and Dulany is their guest.
Judge David R. Hina aged 74 longtime Eleventh Judicial District jurist and well known lawyer died Friday from a burst blood vessel.
Mrs. Marcella Rice widow of the celebrated circus clown died in San Antonio Texas on Thursday.
The former McKinley residence in Canton was transferred to Mrs. Rose C. Klorer for 21000 dollars. The sale followed Miss Helen McKinley choosing to take the property at the appraised value of 20000 dollars.
The Wisconsin supreme court on Friday issued a ruling that effectively prevents forming a drainage system for 35,000 acres of land known as Horicon Marsh in Madison. The decision halts a major public works scheme and leaves the marsh's drainage status unresolved.
James Vincent Burke a furnace inventor from Chicago collapsed and died in the pool room of the St Nicholas hotel on Wednesday. No further details of cause or circumstances provided.
Hazleton Pa. two miners Michael Tokash and John Waschenick were found dead after two weeks trapped in the Jeddo No. 4 tunnel since April 4.
A prairie fire destroyed a farm buildings at Forman North Dakota Wednesday afternoon. Louis Orian and his wife and five children are missing and feared dead in the blaze. Officials say the family was last seen near the barn as flames spread. The tragedy casts a somber toll on the rural community with no survivors confirmed.
Two men robbed Citizens' bank at Chautauqua Kansas before dawn taking about $3000. They forced Cashier C C Walterhouse and Del Easley into the vault then fled toward the Osage hills crossing into Oklahoma. Suspected ringleader William Tenant, 23, formerly of Chautauqua and escaped from Nowata jail, was identified. Four pursuers trailed through muddy roads as a posse sought capture.
Minnesota Republican state convention selected four delegates at large to vote for Secretary of War Taft at the Chicago national convention and instructed them to support Taft until he is selected by the convention. All 22 Minnesota votes are pledged to Taft, with district delegates also under Taft instructions.
Dense smoke from a gasoline lighting plant explosion in an adjoining building forced evacuation of the Bijou vaudeville theater in Saginaw Michigan. The audience exited calmly as flames rose 60 feet, and exits remained unobstructed.
In Laporte Indiana James Huckins age 67 died Friday after a copper cent swallowed six decades ago eroded into his stomach lining and an abscess formed causing poisoning.
Worthington Indiana two young daughters of William M Watts died in a barn fire started by the girls while playing. The tragedy occurred two miles north of town Friday evening as investigators probe the incident and cause.
Nathan Meyer proprietor of the Pioneer hat factory in Wabash Indiana filed for receivership on Wednesday. Two receivers will be named. Meyer listed liabilities at 362000 and assets at 355000 making it one of the largest hat factories in the west.
In Danville Virginia on Wednesday residents voted against issuing saloon licenses with a 45 vote margin, the city electing to prohibit licensing in the local referendum. The result caps a prior period of debate over temperance policy in the community.
Senator Clapp of Minnesota, head of the Indian affairs committee, was made a Crow chief by Chief Plenty Coos and his group after a three week witness period before the committee. A war bonnet symbolic of rank was presented, hailed as a peace gesture. Plenty Coos and followers returned to their Montana reservation Friday.
San Diego hosts a two day coastal celebration for the fleet with Rear Admiral Thomas among officers. Sailors enjoy a picnic 30 miles away while bay boat races, a baseball game, free lemonade, fruit, horse rides, trolley trips, and sight-seeing fill the day. All 16 vessels at Coronado are open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Excursion launches plus fireworks cap the festivities.
Lincoln Neb complaint filed with Attorney General Thompson accuses the Nebraska Grain Dealers' Association of forming a trust to drive independent dealers out of business. G F Godown secretary Beaver Valley Grain at Danbury says members pay several cents more for grain at Danbury than market prices and far more than prices at their elevators in other towns without competition.
An explosion and fire at Standard Oil plant in Riverside causes a circus elephant stampede. One person is killed, another fatally injured, and several others hurt as elephants roam free.
Rev. George W. Tomson of Woodbury Presbyterian Church died by suicide Friday. Developments tied his case to at least three local women, stirring strong community interest and prompts for investigation.
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, confined to his room for two weeks by illness, shows marked improvement and expects to attend Senate sessions in a few days.
Severin Colombo received a life sentence in Omaha for the murder of his friend Joseph Fiorenza. He testified that he fired first to kill Fiorenza by accident and was shot in the body by Fiorenza as he begged for relief from pain.
Anton Woletz a tailor in Janesville Wisconsin fell from his shop window Thursday into the Rock River and drowned before aid could reach him. He was the only person involved and no witnesses were named. Local authorities investigated the accident scene.
A southern newspaper contributor argues the farm calls back many who fled to cities. He cites U S downturns and notes Canada offers 160 acre free homestead districts near railways with 10 to 15 dollar per acre lands yielding strong revenue. Government agents in the U S provide details on districts and railway rates.
An elderly man on a Charlottesville day coach window asks a colored boy about family, study, church, and prayers. He offers five cents to fetch apples, testing the boy's reliability as described in Success Magazine.
Lionel M. Heath of 158 Highth Street describes suffering back pains frequent urination dropsy rheumatic aches and kidney trouble for fifteen years. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a thorough cure five years ago and repeats the endorsement now. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The piece argues the living room should be a truly livable space with harmonious walls and durable furnishings. It favors alabaster walls over wallpaper, stresses matching textures and tones, and explains how wall colors affect light reflection and energy use.
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