14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
Arctic explorers face difficulty reaching the north pole while nearly all manage to arrive at the lecture platform. The remark contrasts challenging polar expeditions with a predictable venue outcome.
The boxer Bob Fitzsimmons claims reform and no more fighting yet the public doubts his sincerity. A separate note notes a 4500 year old inscription found on a vase fragment at Nippur dates before Christ and now resides at the University of Pennsylvania.
An English man of letters laments Bible familiarity as he asks for the Apocrypha in a shop. A clerk jokes about weekly or monthly editions. In the same prose, the US census notes an annual per capita alcohol intake of 17.8 gallons with unequal distribution driving overwork for some to corner beer and whisky output.
A Chicago woman filed suit accusing others of conspiring to seduce her husband or ruin his finances. She claims the alleged culprits used cars, traps, spiders, phaetons and other single-seated vehicles to interfere, noting they avoided a bicycle built for two.
The commission for a marble memorial to the late President McKinley in Washington goes to Philip Martiny of New York. The bronze portrait statue of heroic size and a life sized allegorical companion depicting Fame are to cost not more than 15000 dollars.
The government reports rising use of coins with 79,611,143 cents and 26,480,213 five cent pieces produced in the last fiscal year. To date the mint has issued 1.1 billion cents 30 million nickels 100 million dimes 200 million quarters and 150 million half dollars.
Investigations show the Victory Admiral Nelsons flagship from Trafalgar era remains extant though aged. Launched in 1765 it stands WaT years old and has endured years at Portsmouth docks with time taking its toll. The Admiralty recently spent much to save the ship from ruin.
Willis L Moore head of the U S weather bureau says the West Indian outbreak has infinitesimal effect on climate and weather. He also states sunspots noon volcanoes and forests show no clearly demonstrable general atmospheric influence.
The marquise de Mores of France, an American girl, pursued killers of her late husband murdered in Tripoli during a French Sudan expedition. Seven assassins were sentenced to death and ten received long prison terms, six years after the crime.
An odd tale arises from a 100 ten year old letters bundle held by a Chicago hotel now turned over to the post office. The scene hints at many potential stories from a surprising postal mix up and forgotten correspondence.
Sir Liang Chiang, 89, head of 120 students sent by China in 1902 to learn American ways, attended Amherst College but could not graduate due to government repeal. A former catcher and pitcher for Phillips and Amherst, he is widowed and known as a sociable entertaining conversationalist. It remains to be seen if he can approach Minister Wu as an after dinner speaker.
The week in review notes substantial growth in national banks with the largest increase in individual deposits. Secretary Shaw says duties on foreign production readmitted free when properly identified. Rural mail routes total 10,025 nationwide. Government plans action to curb Japanese encroachment on a Pacific island.
In Atlantic City Attorney General Knox was assaulted by Charles Schoen a Pittsburgh millionaire and Theodore Cramp a ship builder. Also reported are favorable coal mine conditions in West Virginia making strikes unlikely and two disturbing foreign strike threats in Pennsylvania. An elderly inventor Mrs Bridget French died in Rochester New York after patenting 66 utilitarian devices. Senator James W McMillan of Detroit died at Manchester by the Sea from heart failure aged 64. Eliza Young the oldest American actress died at the Actors home on Staten Island.
In Chicago Federated Catholic societies express sympathy for Philippine friars and confidence in the president. Cambria Steel buys Republic iron mines in Michigan for 1 million dollars. Democratic and Republican conventions set for Denver and Colorado. James McArkin jailed in Joplin for counterfeiting. Minnesota inheritance tax law questioned as invalid. Wyoming Democrats nominate George Teck for governor. Suspected Burlington train robbers in St Paul revealed as tramps. Catholic Total Abstinence union adjourns in Dubuque urging enforcement of liquor laws. William J Bryan says he will not run in 1904. Ocean Hotel at Carolina Beach damaged. 14 hurt. Lincoln Indiana monument to Nancy Hanks to be dedicated Oct 1. Louis G Toombs hanged in Chicago for Carrie Larson murder. Harvey Tallerday accused of selling his wife for 60 cents. Roosevelt to receive L D degree at University of Chicago Oct 6. James Big Treart elected Osage chief in Oklahoma. North Mid deton Wy dynamite blast kills one, injures several. Michigan Republicans renominate Grosvenor. parachutist Frank Reed killed in Indiana. Fire destroys London hotel at San Angelo with seven lives lost. Train collision near Danville VA kills two. Kansas City windstorm causes $100,000 damage in minutes. Missouri river to be abandoned. railroads reduce appropriations and upper river boats stop at railheads.
At Fountain Bluff HL a husband William II Riley was killed. His wife was arrested and the search is on for C W Con ger, his son in law who has left home.
Reports from Port au Prince describe a fire burning 40 houses. Vatican rejects land sales by Philippine friars. A Transvaal former secretary predicts a Boer war. Cuba debates funds for expo participation. London marks Edward VII's coronation at Westminster Abbey. Venezuela rebels seize Barcelona after three days of fighting. Masaya volcano threatens 22000 residents in Nicaragua. Cuban revenues and expenditures total 57.2 million and 55.37 million during occupation.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is appointed associate justice of the U S Supreme Court as Justice Gray resigns. The news notes frost damage in Iowa corn, ownership change of Waukegan Sun, Cuba’s bond issue legality, Chicago typhoid totals, a Peoria arsoner, oleomargarine oil rule, a Rockport suicide, potential U S Marines in Venezuela, and crop and weather updates including a Skagway quake and Cascade forest fires.
Seven Turkish women who signed as common seamen on the ship Azure helped in a three weeks long fire in the hold. Rear Admiral Taylor cited fear of a clash with Germany as motive for urging Congress to strengthen the navy. Maj. Willard reports progress on the Nennepin canal and Illinois River improvements. An estimate says railroads will spend about 400 million dollars this year on improvements and equipment. A large mineral ore body was found 12 miles north of Two Harbors Minnesota along the Duluth and Iron Range railroad. Secretary Nichols of the American Booksellers Association acknowledges a trust exists but denies legal violations. London speculators insure against J P Morgan death with a nine percent annual premium. Fire losses in the U S and Canada for seven months total 7 183 850 dollars, down from the prior year. A London board of trade report notes Britain lags in trade against America and Germany. Mrs Sarah Nessler of Denver says her sight was restored during a revival meeting. Pope John is said to ban consanguineous marriages to curb degeneracy. The National Butchers Association urges electing Congress members to end cattle tariff. London reports a company forming with 875 000 dollars nominal capital to operate wireless phones and telegraphs at nominal charges.
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Oliver Wendell Holmes as associate justice of the U S Supreme Court and Tolmes as Justice Gray's successor on the Massachusetts bench. Justice Gray resigned due to poor health after a stroke, ending a 21 year tenure on the U S Supreme Court.
Julius Hoffman a 65 year old German farmer in Rockport Indiana killed himself and burned between 5000 and 6000 dollars. He had saved funds near his home and kept them on the farm. His young wife found the burning embers among his savings after their frequent quarrels.
The article notes sunlight is essential for proper atmospheric conditions and health. It mentions old wives giving black currants for anemia and describes candy, in moderate amounts after meals, as beneficial for children. Dr Fothergill of a London hospital endorses molasses taffy as a preventive for consumptive tendency in kids.
Oscar Thompson, once a Barthol in tenant, stands in a Chicago barn viewing remains identified as Annie Bartholin mother of William Bartholin, linked to a double murder. The Chicago American has offered a $1000 reward. investigators press on with about 50 detectives as they pursue leads and track Bartholin's July actions.
Police and fire crews fought a daylong series of blazes in Peoria Illinois as Edward Flanagan aged 20 was arrested on incendiary charges. The fires damaged multiple buildings with losses near 25000 dollars and insured about 12000 dollars.
Washington reports a de facto blockade established by Cape Haytien insurgents with the Machias at anchor. Aimed to protect neutral vessels, officials consider sending a collier from San Juan. Reports from Haiti describe Petit Goave destroyed, 4000 homeless, and relief provided by the French cruiser D Aglas.
A violent Aug storm toppled the three story brick store and residence of Frank J. Schroth in Allentown. Schroth, 28, was on the roof and killed instantly. Eight workers escaped uninjured except John Kramsley with crushed ribs and squeezed shoulder, and Dice Gallagher and Harry Wieder with severe bruises.
Temperature fell to 51 in Omaha on Monday with northern areas at 39. Light frosts covered northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota though no damage occurred.
A miscellany notes the Brazil tax on commercial travelers at 23 dollars yearly and declines in major exports. Greenland potatoes never exceed a marble size, while Canadian census figures detail counts of single, married, and female heads. A New World fertilizer from scotch residue is used in Glenlivet fields. A Turkish clash near Monastir sees a woman among revolutionaries killed. Italy’s Eritrean colony imposes per head fines on killed elephants and other wildlife. Brazilian staples like tobacco and coffee have slumped in value, affecting profitability.
Paris reports Miss Gladys Deacon, daughter of the late Edwin Parker Deacon, caused a rupture between Emperor William and Crown Prince Frederick William over love. The crown prince offered a ring and proposed a religious civil ceremony if she would wed. Deacon warned she would reject a morganatic marriage. Boston notes Deacon’s family history including her father’s 1892 Cannes murder of Edward Abeille. In Trenton, William J. Lee, buyer of Phoenix Iron Works, was jailed for stone throwing and awaits insanity inquiry.
The article describes blue chiffon veils with green silk embroidery, blue cornflower hats on wire frames, and color bands on white mousseline scarfs used as hat trim or neck wear. It notes parrots and green muffs as decorative elements, wide brims, wreaths of roses at the brim, and persistent floppiness in stylish French millinery.
Miss Virginia Granes describes her nursing experiences with diseases of women at various hospitals and private homes. She notes learning from extensive patient care and emphasizes the variety of cases she encountered in midwives and physicians’ environments.
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