10 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
1
Russian envoy M Witte remains reluctant to sign a peace treaty while his government funds him at 200 dollars daily. In Portsmouth the great war conference draws global attention as Japan and Russia negotiate terms and observers doubt a quick resolution.
Editors discuss who will lead Iowa next year and predict that issues may emerge beyond party platforms. The piece notes politicians dwell on past debates while reconstructing governance questions may surface anew for voters.
The Louisiana governor sought presidential and federal takeover of fever quarantine and sanitary work to stamp out yellow fever. The move reflects a shift from states rights toward federal scientific effort, aligning with Civil War era sentiment changes and broad state cooperation.
Dr G R Koch a New Ulms Minnesota dentist was acquitted of murder after three trials. The judge warned against public prejudice and mob sentiment as the community reflected on a century of Iowa exploration led by Pike and the enduring impact of Lewis and Clark on settlement and civilization. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Ringling Brothers circus set for Burlington. Vinton installs a red light system for the city marshal. Manchester to add three more blocks of paving. Dixon bank to pay 3 percent on liabilities. Carnegie offers Central City a $2000 library. Cedar Falls hosts Merchants Harvest Jubilee late August. Delaware county pioneer James Burke dies at Manchester at 79. Hopkinton professor Guthrie to speak at Earlville carnival on the 17th. Lenox college VP Rev B H Kreeze to head Whitworth College in Tacoma WA. Manchester Congregational church extends call to Rev W W Suckon of Fort Dodge. It is
Iowa items report injuries from a hand car derailment at Stone City and a fatal hayrack accident in Davenport. Anamosa seeks free city mail delivery while Boulder township will be renamed Prairieburg. Hopkinton to install a bell from Cedar Rapids. A traveling salesman faces payment ruin after failing to deliver orders.
The Semi Centenary Wyoming Journal edition is praised for its authors and printers. It is described as a fine special edition of an always interesting newspaper.
The weather bureau notes ideal growth conditions across the state for immature crops with favorable harvesting and threshing prospects. Oats are mostly in shock, corn advances with heat and moisture, pastures hold, and the apple crop is far below normal at about 40 percent of average. August 1 estimates compare favorably for corn, spring wheat, oats, and potatoes but apples lag.
Louis F. Garman, a farmer near Hampton, evaded service in a divorce case filed by his wife. After days of pursuit, the sheriff finally served the original notice. Garman must pay $85 to cover the officer’s mirage and service costs.
A G Smith killed a large puff adder on the lawn near Dr H Livingston’s residence in Hopkinton last Friday. The incident details a dangerous reptile encounter in a residential area.
The town of Vinton recorded 49 births and 450 deaths for the twelve months ending June 30. The figures reflect natural population changes and are part of the city’s demographic statistics.
From the Oxford Mirror Collins of Milwaukee is praised for exposing corruption in the town. He faces indictments against several prominent city leaders and trusted officials, with hopes he continues his reform work and safeguards the community.
The article discusses the meaning and purpose of plenary powers for peace envoys, noting Japan’s stance to prevent endless home-government reference. It also reports the arrest of Josephine Collett and William Nagel in Rock Island Illinois for the murder of a fisherman, with details on their prior conviction for horse stealing.
Marion Inter-State Fair opens August 21 to 25 with record crowds expected. President F H Weineke and Secretary E E Parsons tout larger purses, 2000 for premiums, 1500 for free attractions, and a big live stock, agricultural, and art exhibition plus daily baseball and music by the Tipton Juvenile band. Highlights include a 25c show, fast tracks, speed program, and several stakes and paces across August 22 to 25.
The Anamosa Fair runs August 15 to 18 with a grand stand for 6000 spectators. Trotting and running races offer 3000 in prizes with eighty eight horses competing. Daily baseball games and diverse acts including the Mortons Cornwallas and Okabe Family are listed along with a state penitentiary visit for all visitors. Governor Cummins spoke at Clinton on the Y M C A building cornerstone ceremony.
A man jailed for having eight wives is roused by a fellow prisoner offering escape with fake keys. The octogamist refuses unless the doors are relocked, warning the plot would reveal his eight spouses and trap him behind steel bars.
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