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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
6
The piece notes Sunday printing bans in Norway since 1892 and bread bans since 1895, Japan's wartime mining boosts of over 5 million dollars in gold, Formosa’s near equal gains, captive lions reacting to weather, and warnings from the British navy on tattoo needle sterilization to prevent disease.
Dr. Herbert Putnam, librarian of Congress, visits California and predicts the University of California library plans will yield the best in American colleges. A reward of one dollar is offered for the head of eagles in Tehama County, amid sheepmen’s losses from predation.
A Paris social group of wealthy tradesmen forms a mutual aid network. They pledge to trade with each other to the fullest extent and provide interest free loans when needed, calling themselves The Tranquil Fathers.
The Philippine census shows exportation of dried coconut kernels copra increasing with potential large commercial impact. In 1902 the value of copra and cocoanut exports reached 2,701,783 dollars.
Cotton remains the principal export to China while Tan cotton is the major item to Japan. Prices in the United States influence yearly fluctuations, with Japan shifting to Indian cotton when American prices rise, due to its shorter staple and lower cost.
Ireland loses 36,902 natives in 1904, about 0.3 per 1000, mainly to the United States and Canada. The total marks a small decline from recent years and the lowest aggregate since 1898.
Abyssinia develops under King Menelik with a population near four million and rapid moves toward civilization. European heads of government departments arrive, silver monetary standard is introduced, European banks plan branches, and merchants are drawn in. Telephones telegraphs and modern arms are adopted.
Commodore Esek Hopkins, the first navy commander for the thirteen colonies, hailed from Rhode Island. Congress commissioned him December 22, 1775, earning him the title father of the navy, with Paul Jones serving as senior first lieutenant under Hopkins until 1776.
Nannie Gibson an 11 year old barefoot resident of the Black Mountains receives a college education and support from the Southern railway. A past mountain slide narrowly saved her when a train halted ten feet away as a deep abyss opened behind her.
The total expense of operating base ball in the United States as an organized sport nears seven million dollars with about twenty five million paid admissions needed to break even, not counting interest. Nearly half of the baseball coaches lose money each year and beaten teams in the major leagues often escape only heavy financial losses.
Texas will put on sale September first a land tract containing 6,000,000 acres about 9,400 square miles larger than Massachusetts or New Jersey. Located in Western Texas, much of it is suitable for agriculture and has long been leased to cattlemen. The sale is restricted to bona fide settlers.
Gov Deneen grants Johann Hoch a reprieve until August 25 pushing his hanging back as his appeal goes to the state supreme court. Hoch, accused of five murders by arsenic in a bigamous career, faced death after a circuit court mandate but received a renewed stay as defense funds and a promise to pursue the appeal emerged.
New Orleans authorities report emerging yellow fever foci citywide with 283 total cases and 57 deaths to date. Sanitation work continues daily to make the city mosquito proof as neighboring states seal off the Crescent City fearing contagion.
United States Senator Mitchell, found guilty of using his senatorial office to aid the law practice of Mitchell and Tanner in Portland, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to six months penal servitude. Execution postponed pending Supreme Court review, with bail set at $2,000.
On the Kanawha River at Montgomery a gasoline launch exploded its engine killing Otto and Robert Huddleston and injuring two other young men. The brothers were struck by debris and drowned before aid arrived.
Thomas Coldwell a president of the Coldwell Lawn Mower company and noted inventor died at his Newburgh home. Born in England in 1838 he came to America as a youth and his inventions largely defined the modern mower.
Santiago de Chile reports widespread rains across the country causing poor prospects for the wheat crop.
An attack on Jews near Ruska Novska in New Russia reportedly killed and wounded several people. The casualty count was not yet established.
Christiania July 28 The Norwegian government proposes a referendum on dissolving the union with Sweden. The proposal was referred to a special committee for consideration.
The official spokesman for Baron Komura says Japan is willing to agree to an armistice once the credentials of all peace delegates are examined and verified. He notes delays in past talks from credential issues and expects hostilities to cease during peace plenipotentiaries' negotiations. Japan also seeks indemnity near 1 billion dollars, a cost estimate supported by informed sources.
Liverpool on the Lancashire and Yorkshire line reports a fatal electric express crash into an idle train at Hall Road. Twenty three dead and many injured as the crowded first car was crushed leaving only six survivors. Other incidents include Italian workers killed near Tribes Hill by a passing train and a Northern Pacific freight wreck near Billings with an iron bridge washed out.
During a violent thunderstorm at Coney Island Parkway baths and Gravesend beach five people died instantly and nine were seriously injured. A bolt struck the flag staff near a crowded bathhouse as a torrential rain sent hundreds to shelter, causing mass prostrations and widespread panic.
Washington reports doubt among officials over obtaining China consent to a new treaty with the United States that would extend exclusion of Chinese laborers. China shows ill feeling about the issue as immigration pacts lapse and may refuse to sign similar conventions.
Minneapolis mourns Bishop Isaac W. Joyce of Minnesota who died at 1:20 a.m. at 310 Groveland Avenue after a cerebral hemorrhage following a sermon on July 2 at Red Rock camp. He aged 69 and is survived by his wife and son Col. Frank M. Joyce. He previously led Methodist missions in China and Japan and served as Chatanooga pastor and Cincinnati pastor before studying at Hartfeld University. Chicago appoints John M. Collins as police chief following ONeill retirement. Vancouver reports three drownings in the Columbia river near Government Island, ages 16 to 28.
Abilene Kan July 29 six women described as farmers wives armed with hatchets cleaned out a joint at Industry Monday. They were arrested on a charge of unlawful assembly and destruction of property owned by the building owner. They will be tried here.
Semi official word says Emperor William will arrive in Copenhagen on July 31 afternoon. Flood hits Morehouse Missouri. Little River levees broken, water one to three feet deep in streets, mills and factories shut, homes flooded.
San Diego July 28 The Bennington dead now totals 62 with the addition of S Tacate a Japanese mess attendant and H A Metius a pay clerk.
In Braddock, Pennsylvania, a gasoline stove blast at Levi Titus’s home killed two seven year olds, sparking fatal burns to the mother and a three year old, with three others seriously burned including the father. Other items note deaths of Dell Stewart in Oregon, William Slugger in Pennsylvania, Bishop R K Hargrove in Tennessee, ex Governor William Curnback in Indiana, and Arthur S Dixey in Korea.
Philadelphia reports the death of renowned photographer John Car butt at age 73 from Bright's disease after a yearlong illness. He was famed worldwide for his work and lived in the city until his passing this week.
Stockholm reports the cabinet has resigned as the riksdag considers the special committee’s report on the Norway Sweden crisis. The panel unanimously says the government bill cannot pass unchanged and urges negotiations for a dissolution of the union if Norway or the elected storthing requests repeal and dissolution after a plebiscite.
The Humble oil fields fire in Texas, which began Sunday night, continues to burn fiercely though contained to Texas company tanks. About 12 presumed dead, all said to be Black workers aiding in fire restraint, with 43 total fatalities reported. Estimated loss near a million from the destroyed pumping plant and 2.5 million barrels of oil valued at 25 cents per barrel, with embankments built between 11 burning tanks and others storing 4,000,000 barrels for third parties.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Marquette and Calumet on Wednesday evening. Tall buildings swayed windows rattled and dishes shook though no damage was reported. Residents hurried outside and feared further tremors during the evening disturbance.
In Norfolk Nebraska on July 31 a row boat carrying Miss Anna McBride and Carroll Powers was swept over a dam in the Elkhorn River. Both occupants drowned as the boat entered swift current and became unmanageable.
Jacob Weiss aged 60 of Murphysboro died Sunday from blood poisoning linked to trimming a corn on his foot with a pocket knife. The death occurred in Murphysboro on July 31.
Springfield July 29 E H Colvin named receiver for the closed Farmers Bank at Spring Valley reports an apparent shortage of $12,000. The appointment came after a court application by three of the bank's largest depositors.
Natchez report says Alexander Winn and Nelson Walker convicted of killing Charles Hawk a white boatman were hanged at Vidalia Louisiana on Friday Neither man confessed the crime.
A 19th century health notice touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as essential for kidney trouble in women. It cites severe symptoms and a testimonial from Mrs. Emma Sawyer of Conyers Georgia, claiming recovery after using the product and offering free advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
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