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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
3
The Express notes a Parisian paper serializing Dick ENS novels while America still runs Uncle Tom's Cabin. It laments mob frenzy for a dead outlaw's belongings and jokes about a new seal rookeries discovery by Lieut. Ilsworth Berthoff of the revenue cutter service in the Aleutians.
A caustic reflection notes that perpetrators convicted of lynching in West Virginia recently killed the wrong men and vows public remorse for survivors. The writer mocks the expected contrition as hollow and self-serving.
An Idaho trio operated a clandestine factory for two years producing coyote ears from skins. They collected the state bounty on ears and received 50 cents per scalp from sheep owners before their scheme was uncovered.
Old Home Week features in Maine include town centennials next year for Raymond Industry Weston Surry St George Albany Dixfield and Marmony. Kennebunkport and Wells will reach their 250th milestone this year or next.
In a London ceremony the Cape Town corporation presented Lord Kitchener with a sword. He thanked them and predicted the southern hemisphere may produce a force "of nothing less than a few America." English papers seize on the phrase as a headline trend.
The piece portrays Tracy as a dramatic figure whose exit stirs little regret yet amplifies his myth for dime novel readers. It argues famous criminals harm by example more than by crime, shaping public perception and heroic status.
A New York scientist reports that a carpeted tenement living room harbored 75 bacteria and one mold in five minutes before sweeping and 2,700 bacteria plus six molds after sweeping. He suggests damp dusting, but concludes sweeping is ineffective.
A Department of Agriculture report shows U S farm products sent to Britain in 1960 valued at 1.578 billion dollars, accounting for 62 percent of Britain’s total import trade.
Mechanical engineers in Germany conduct experiments to sustain 75 mile per hour steam train speed for three consecutive hours with safety and comfort. The article notes American railroads would meet such demand if travelers required 75 MPH.
The piece notes 57 US factories. 53 in New York state, 29 in Troy, nine in Albany, six in Glens Falls, seven in New York City. Troy accounts for 86 percent of industry capital, explained by local family tradition and long training in detailed workmanship.
Pennsylvania food commission agents seized a canned meat labeled Hamburger Steak made from ground refuse meat bones and sawdust colored with harmful chemicals. The product comes from a New England firm, not the beef industry, prompting genealogical interest in whether the firm’s members descend from Connecticut’s wooden nutmeg men and carry the earmarks.
The article notes Nebraska faces a shortage of school teachers as wealthy farmers' daughters decline teaching posts. It argues other regions lack this motive and that informing school commissioners could attract more applicants, since many eligible spouses exist where farmers are rich.
Government deposits with national banks total 128 million dollars and treasury deficit is viewed without alarm. Secretary Shaw says fears are groundless. Reports suggest General Miles may soon visit the Philippines, though his official status remains unclear.
President Roosevelt spoke in Hartford and Providence endorsing national control of big corporations even without amending the constitution. He forecast reciprocal trade steps with Cuba as part of expansive policy. Separately, a fatal roof fall in Rochester and dull coal strike prospects were noted along with a Maine battleship on trial at 18 knots.
A storm near Pana Illinois caused $150000 in damage while Forward Reduction, a Texas oil boom concern with headquarters in Cleveland Quebec, failed for $500000. Detroit's Russell A Alger declared his Senate candidacy to replace McMillan. Jacob Spawr died at 100 in Lexington. A farmer near Trempeleau ate 50 cars of roasted corn and died. William Todd and Peter Olson were killed by an explosion at Nichford & C. Prisoners wounded Sheriff Davis when attempting jail escape at Centerville. Attorney General Hicks says Wisconsin women may vote for school officials next November. The president will stay out of Texas partisan fights. Perkins flogged by whitecaps at Texarkana. Wisconsin initiative league set to meet Sept 3-4-4 in Springfield to push constitutional reform. Trans-MMississippi convention ended in St Paul with anti trust resolutions. Mrs Wilson renewed marriage vows in Kenosha before a notary. Indiana priests at Notre Dame praise the president on the Philippines. Wisconsin Republicans back Spooner for reelect. Illinois acts designate Labor Day Sept 1. National Fraternal Congress met in Denver with 57 orders and 4 million members. Bryant Schick in Chicago, wife killed herself and two children in a gas incident. Race riot in Taunton left several injured. Cottonwood river floods near Emporia. A broom-making combine seeks $5 million capital.
In Georgetown Indiana a freight train plunged from a 60 foot trestle killing three instantly and wounding several. In Salem Missouri William Upshaw fatally shot his father and stepmother then killed himself. Elnora Indiana private bank closes with liabilities of ten thousand dollars.
Reports say southern Rus sia will post the biggest crop yield in ten years. Minister Leishman met the Turkish sultan at his invitation with fresh promises that all United States claims will be paid. Governor Taft arrived in Manila from Rome to a large, enthusiastic crowd and predicts free trade within two years. Officials cite cholera totals in Manila at 25 604 cases and 18 040 deaths. Vivian May Sartoris wed Frederick Roosevelt Scovel at Cobourg Ontario. Turkey's sultan orders US demands conceded. De Wet Botha and Delarey refuse to join Kruger's anti-British bloc. Taft notes ex-insurgent leaders in Manila have proved loyal.
President Roosevelt urged national regulation of corporations in Nahant Lyon and Boston. He may call a special session to end the coal strike. A string of incidents includes a lynching in North Carolina and a high profile death in New Jersey.
A Cuban senator proposes removing all United States flags from the island. The Dressed Steel Car Company of New York has orders for over 20 million dollars worth of new cars. Luther R. Marsh, once Daniel Webster's law partner, died at Middletown New York aged 89. John W. Gates predicts unprecedented prosperity for laborers and capitalists. The German consular system expands in numbers and efficiency. Powers surrender control of the Chinese city of Tientsin captured in the Boxer War. Ex governors Ramsey Minnesota and Holbrook Vermont are still alive. Surveys seek to measure groundwater depth in the western United States. A 15 million dollar mortgage on United States Shipbuilding Company property filed in New Jersey. Rear Admiral Taylor warns navy pay raises needed to avoid harm to service. A Joplin Missouri fifer uses a fife played by his grandfather in the War of 1812. Carnegie’s 10 million dollar university endowment will fund origin of life research. Norway natives are elected as South Dakota governors, including Charles N. Herreld. W K Vanderbilt, once an avid automobilist, has quit the hobby. New York and Newport leaders follow. A naval training site committee will likely recommend a location near Chicago. The immigration bureau will keep arrivals records to aid naturalization and prevent fraud.
A furniture store fire on Essex Street caused by an explosion killed five people and injured several others. Firemen battled the blaze as two women and three children died, with a man and a woman hospitalized. Missing children were feared among the dead. total loss estimated at 5,000 dollars.
Rockport Massachusetts August twenty first. The North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Higginson simulates a hostile fleet attempting to reach the New England shore. Rear Admiral Trigginson directs counter operations with real ships and crews amid wind fog and reef dangers.
A Minnesota farmer near Trempealeau William Hafner died after consuming fifty ears of corn over a day and night. He ate 24 ears at dinner 13 at supper and 11 more overnight. He showed no illness until death came in the morning, with his wife finding him in distress.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania 5000 coal and iron policemen guard four counties idle collieries. Companies have spent about 1 800 000 dollars on wages food and lodging. Commissions cost four dollars per grant with two dollars to state and two to county.
Seattle was selected to host the next session of the trans- Mississippi congress in 1903. New Orleans was the only other candidate for the honor of entertaining the congress.
In Rockport Massachusetts on August 25 the naval war game off New England concluded at 6 40 Sunday morning when Rear Admiral Sliggin son signaled surrender and Commander Pillsbury accepted. The white squadron led by Pillsbury failed to breach Gloucester harbor against the defending blue squadron led by Higginson.
A race riot erupted in Haughville Indianapolis between 200 black and white workers from National Malleable Castings. Two people died and many injured as fighting masses, missiles, and gunfire erupted after a morning ball game. Ten arrests made, more expected as authorities warn of further clashes.
In Chicago on Aug 25 Bryant Schick awoke to a house filled with gas and found his wife and two children dead. Police suspect accidental leakage or poisoning in the residence at 2657 South Forty-second avenue.
An exchange aboard a ship ends with a dispute over a laundry check. The Chinese laundryman insists the check is valid while the requester challenges it, leading to a heated but non-graphic confrontation on deck.
Travelers by the Nickel Plate Road will find the lowest rates with full travel facilities. Uniformed colored porters attend to passengers regardless of ticket class, with special care for ladies and children. Modern coaches, Pullman sleeping cars, dining service on American club plan from 85 cents to 1.00, no excess fare.
An advertised $20 ocean trip from Chicago to New York includes Virginia mountain and seashore resorts to Norfolk with Old Dominion Line Steamers. Meals and berths free from Norfolk. Contact N W P Agent Chesapeake and Ohio Railway 234 Clark Street Chicago.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from druggists. It credits Ram's Horn editor J W O'Brien of Minneapolis Minnesota and cites a January 6 1900 date along with other ad lines.
Banking in Pittsburg traces to 1804. An Ohio firm markets a wheelbarrow with ball bearings. Rosewood gets its name from the rose fragrance it emits when cut. An ironclad of 10 000 tons has hull 3 400 tons and machinery 1 400 tons. An orange tree can yield 15 000 fruit and a lemon tree 6 000. A town uses about 80 gallons per person daily.
Mrs. Lee S. Sanders of Matthews Arkansas recounts kidney trouble relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills featured in the 1902 almanac. She credits the pills with halting deterioration and restoring her health, urging others to try the remedy.
Mrs Praxnams says mothers need not dread childbirth after learning the value of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She loved her children but suffered weakness and sickness during pregnancy before using the remedy.
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