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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
A 104 year old Kentucky man reportedly ingested Paris green sparking tributes about rash acts. Observations range from leather by products to Teheran politics, voting, crops valued at eight billion, Wu predicting two centuries, and odd anecdotes about teeth theft and fingers for sale. The tone mocks sensational lines from a paragraphers union.
A Virginia woman secures a divorce from a man described as a fake lord with several other wives across the country. The report notes suspicion about the marriage motive beyond love.
A female lecturer condemns men in starched collars as fools yet questions whether she would approve if shirts were cut low or sleeves showed open-work. The remark hints at debates over dress and propriety in campus circles.
A New York landlord reduces rent during tough times. Men praise him as fair while women hold judgment, awaiting plans for papering the front parlor and back bedroom next fall.
The Master Car Builders association closed a session at Atlantic City and adopted a committee report urging improvements for better passenger car ventilation. The demand for fresh air is becoming increasingly insistent.
A young Kentucky man says a girl imprisoned him for four days in her parents' home and forced a ring on his finger to marry him. The report frames the ordeal against a backdrop of leap year romance and masculine insistence.
A New York City newspaper notes the ending of the Fulton Street horse-car line with a witty aside. The correspondent jokes the line was perhaps the best in the city because it avoided strap-hanging and most riders walked.
A Chicago ministers group heard a warning about summer hotels and vacation dangers. The session ended with a September program on Vacation Experiences and Fish Stories, suggesting a later sermon on vacation evils if those tales drive concern.
The Cunard line steamers Luisitania and Mauretania built with a government subsidy program have demonstrated the required 24 knot average speed in fair weather. The British government pays $750,000 annually to spur fastship construction and to provide vessels for potential naval use.
After the search and recovery of Paul Jones, the nation faces neglect of his body due to lack of funds for a permanent crypt. Readers are urged that the country is rich enough to honor the man whose services were pivotal in the war for independence, or risk national disgrace by obscurity.
The former president, during a farewell moment, says he has had a perfectly working time and earned rest, praising the American people for the opportunity to serve and noting his personal satisfaction with the job. He urges no sympathy, stating he enjoyed every minute of his stay.
Chicago voters saw the Independence party nominate Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts for president with John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president at its first national convention. A Bryan advocate sparked a near riot as he was ruled out of order finally. Hearst delivered a keynote tracing party lineage and urging a new party to continue Jefferson Jackson Lincoln principles.
A scathing critique denounces the old parties as decadent and unworthy. It accuses Republicans of serving trusts and monopolies while Democrats mimic them, portraying both as failing the patriots who founded the republic.
A mob killed Lee Shaw a Black man after breaking into the Pensacola jail and dragging him to the public square. The assault followed a jail battle with the sheriff and deputies defending the building leaving several wounded and one confirmed dead.
Police investigated a half-charred young woman’s body found early Wednesday in an isolated Williamsburg section Brooklyn. The brutal murder is described as highly planned and perplexing, challenging investigators to identify the suspect and motive.
Gen James A. Drain head of the American Rifle association told the AP his hotel apartment in London was robbed of jewelry and two Bisley medals won by the American rifle team.
The Democratic state central committee met in Saginaw to decide that the state convention for nominating a state ticket will be held October 1 at Saginaw.
Attorney General Bonaparte after an all day conference with prosecutors and Frank Kellogg announced the government will strive to secure a revision of the Seventh Circuit ruling against Standard Oil of Indiana. A reargument or modification will be filed with the circuit court at the earliest opportunity, with potential appeal to the Supreme Court if needed.
G Winthrop Sands stepson of W K Vanderbilt dies in a fireball crash near Paris at the Chateau St Louis De Poissy. His chauffeur Pickins is trapped then rescued as flames sweep the wreckage. Sands dies at the chateau grounds. chauffeur not seriously hurt.
Henri Farman’s heavier-than-air craft lifted 25 feet above a prepared runway at Brighton Beach and flew straight ahead before landing gracefully. A few hundred spectators watched the debut as cheers and praise surged, with Aero Club of America members eager to showcase the inventor’s feat.
Frederick Dorr, NYSE broker with offices in San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Butte and Spokane, telegraphed to suspend operations citing dull times and lack of patronage. He claimed no one lost money and that memberships are not for sale or borrowed against, noting his expensive offices and wire connections. He is a well known Pacific coast social figure.
A mob captured Tad Smith an 18 year old black man charged with assault on Miss Viola Delancey in Hunt county. After identification in Clinton he was taken to Greenville jail but overpowered by townsfolk who burned him at the stake in the public square with 1000 witnesses.
Owen Gray post of the Grand Army of the Republic launched a popular subscription to fund a mammoth U S battleship to honor Civil War veterans. The post asks that the ship be named Grand Army of the Republic and calls on all posts nationwide to participate with contributions of one dollar or more.
A spectacular blaze at Pier 46 South Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia destroyed the Hamburg America line pier of the International Mercantile Marine company. Loss is estimated at 400000 dollars as the Albano was towed clear and its cargo of burlap and merchandise burned.
William Oliver of Mason Michigan died while a parachute stunt at Hague park on Vander Cook lake near Jackson. The chute strands snapped as it opened, sending him about 2000 feet to the ground before dying five minutes after arrival at a nearby house. the torn parachute hung useless.
In Warsaw Indiana 16 year old Violetta Bowen awakened her mother Friday morning and within minutes died from heart leakage. Doctors report a post mortem found a tiny needle like instrument had pierced her heart via the arteries in one of the most peculiar cases seen by local physicians.
Dr. Andrew Bergen Cropsey, the veterinary surgeon who killed his wife in Bath Beach, died in Raymond Street jail Brooklyn from heart disease per the prison physician. The murder case and death close a grim chapter in a weeklong tragedy.
The body of Edward Eckert a Marengo jeweler was found partly submerged in the Iowa River near Amana with two bullets in the temple authorities investigated a likely homicide.
Mrs. Ralph Harris of Kansas City Missouri and her five year old son drowned at Walloon Lake Friday. It is believed the woman jumped in to rescue the boy who had fallen in.
Mrs. Richard Humphreys and her sister Mrs. Ackerman were killed Wednesday night after being attacked with a hammer by Herbert Johnson who lodged with them. Johnson is held as the alleged assailant in Winnineg.
David Lamasuey, a traveling horse dealer with no permanent home, died by self-inflicted Hart-Kirl method in Burlington Iowa after a period of temporary heat-induced derangement.
Vice-President Fairbanks will join the Mackinac Island summer colony in Michigan. He has rented a cottage for the rest of the season.
Miss Clare J L McNown of Eau Claire and Mauston Wis drowned in Rice Lake after her boat overturned. The seven year Eau Claire high school faculty member was found beside the overturned craft.
Philip H. Surface a 60 year old farmer from near Lebanon and treasurer of the Warren County Fair Board died by his own hand using carbolic acid. He had been suffering from the heat.
An international romance culminated in La Crosse with the marriage of Shegetaro Korikubo, a member of a noble Japanese family, to Marie Louise Harrison. Korikubo, educated in the United States, is connected to a prominent Japanese political lineage. his brother leads the Japanese parliament and his father was a provincial governor.
Tim Minahan a Detroit lineman shot his wife twice in the head and heart during a quarrel in hot weather and under liquor. He then shot himself in the forehead suffering a dangerous wound.
Cheyenne Wyoming state coal mine inspector Noah Young reports to Gov Brooks that Union Pacific Coal violated mine laws in rushing an entry after a fire at Hanna mine. The explosion killed 59 and the inspector urges sealing the mine forever as a tomb for unrecovered bodies.
Michigan Republican state central committee met in Grand Rapids to appoint date. The state nominating convention will be held September 29 in Detroit. James O. Murfin of Detroit named temporary chairman. County conventions scheduled for September 9. E. I. Alward of Clare elected secretary and Charles Moore of Detroit treasurer.
The French battleship Verite reached Christiania Friday afternoon with President Fallieres on board and a French squadron in escort. King Haakon greeted the president aboard the ship during the ceremony.
Doniphan Missouri reports W. B. Whitwell a country store operator in Ripley County was shot and killed Friday while resisting arrest by G. W. Smith who claimed to be a deputy United States marshal.
Louise Reinhardt aged 11, daughter of John Reinhardt a newspaper artist, died after an automobile crash near Roslyn Long Island and subsequent hospital treatment in Mineola.
In Annandale Minnesota doctors ruled Mrs George A Raisbek of New York died from heart trouble not violence after a boating outing with her husband, president of Phillip Hake Manufacturing Co. It is believed he drowned while attempting to recover her body.
A deadly clash between Italian and Slav workers at the H. C. Prick Coke plant near Masontown leaves one man dead and about 25 seriously wounded. Leaders Furance and Molanski sparked the riot after pay day. Ronco was killed, possibly by a misdirected shot. State police arrested 19 rioters. jail was guarded as detainees were moved to Uniontown.
Dutch cruiser Gelderland docked in Willemstad Curacao from La Guaira Venezuela. Its commander says a shore party was refused contact and letter bags were not accepted by Venezuelan authorities. He notes Venezuela bolstering fort defenses and predicts prompt Dutch action.
A Sunday fire in Winsted Connecticut devastated the state armory the largest hall in northwestern Connecticut the Odd Fellows block and the Manchester building plus about a dozen other structures. Loss estimated at 80000 with twelve people rescued from upper floors but no injuries reported.
The last day of the athletic meet in Paris saw American athletes dominate events. William F. Hamilton of Chicago A.A. won the 100-meter dash in 11 seconds, H. L. Trube of New York A.C. took the 1,500 meters in 4 minutes 12 seconds, E. T. Cook of Cornell won the pole vault, J. C. Carpenter of Cornell claimed the 400-meter race in 50 seconds, and H. A. Gidney of Boston A.A. captured the high jump.
Henri Farman, visiting from Paris for a series of aeroplane exhibitions under an American syndicate, conducted his first public flight in the United States Sunday evening at the Brighton Beach race track.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania during a Sunday quarrel Frank Talmer beat his wife who then shot him in the abdomen. He was taken to a hospital with probable fatal injuries while Mrs Talmer lay unconscious at her home.
Thirty-six men were indicted by the Kings county grand jury on charges of violating anti-gambling laws at race tracks. The list includes prominent former betting-ring figures.
Peter Linder of Antigo Wisconsin and his brother-in-law John McEsbauer of Ewen Michigan drowned while bathing in the Ontonagon river at Ewen on Sunday. River tragedy ends two lives from Wisconsin and Michigan.
Andrew Haag, well known resident of Cullom, Illinois, was shot and killed by his 21 year old son Albert Haag. The incident occurred in the Cullom area near Kankakee, about 18 miles away.
Fire in Pekin German Guard legation quarter damaged stables and mess room. An explosion killed two German and one French soldiers and left eight German and five French soldiers seriously wounded.
Jacob H. Dye longtime Marietta police chief for 30 years died Sunday morning following stomach cancer surgery. His death ends a three decade era of local law enforcement leadership and community service.
Mrs. Herman Smith of 901 Broad Street Athens Georgia describes kidney illness starting with irregularity and weakness progressing to dangerous drops. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with saving her life during a critical moment. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a lighthearted comic strip caption a worried man toggles between three marriage proposals after a leap year theme, as friends tease his indecision and humorous fate. The dialogue emphasizes playful suspense and social tradition.
A London mother recounts chronic eczema in her son Owen from infancy to adolescence. After regimental doctors and hospitals declared it hopeless, a six month course with Cutiura Remedies led to a complete recovery.
Hall Caine writes his life story recalling childhood at five with his uncle near Snaefell, viewing life as a vast city in Douglas. He recalls his first nickname Hommy-beg given by his grandmother who infused him with tales of fairies witches and the evil eye.
A five year old girl, described as a doll connoisseur, comments on a real baby brought to her home. She notes the infant's head as loose, reflecting the child’s sharp, skeptical view of young life. This vignette appears in Lippincott's.
The ship doctor learns a man dies in stateroom 45 and buries the body after a misread room number. The Irish steward explains he went to room 26 and found another passenger awake in a bunk, asking if he was dead. He replies no but nearly dead, so the burial proceeds.
A reader claims years of pale illness and weak health were caused by caffeine in coffee. After switching to Postum, health improved within weeks and months, with headaches easing and weight rising to 148 pounds. The letter promotes Postum from the Postum Co. and urges readership.
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