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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
6
The Express from Monticello cites Europe’s population around 95 million, Germany’s mineral products valued near 250 million dollars, and Britain and Ireland exporting about 250 million annually. It notes Warsaw streets once paved with straw blocks pressed hard for use as pavement.
Mrs. A. D. Hess of near Watsontown Pennsylvania consumed the warm heart of a large rattlesnake seeking a cure for consumption. She is now recovering with unclear cause whether medical belief or coincidence.
Leibniz calculated 620448701733239739360000 possible combinations from the twenty four phonetic sounds, though many would be unpronounceable even in Welsh.
In Cincinnati, Congressman Longworth is regarded as one of the best amateur violinists. He studied music in Europe for years and was a pupil of Ysaye. He attends major musical performances whenever possible.
Deaf people of Chicago encouraged to join a movement for a large settlement at Caney Kansas where several industries offer jobs suitable for the hearing impaired. Caney, a city of about 3500, lies in Southwestern Kansas near the Indian Territory line.
Data shows 4217 foreign arrivals at New York last year with 760 carrying the American flag. Of these, 478 were steam powered and five ships 25 barks six brigs and 246 schooners were sailing vessels. Foreign flags entered 2844 steam ships at the customs house including 1355 Bush and 521 German.
Scientists report bread contains about .800 percent alcohol per loaf when ready to eat. In various nations strong liquors are produced from bread, and kvass the mild Russian beer is brewed from brown bread.
A recent bulletin from the bureau of labor, compiled by Rev. Alexander Kent, details cooperative communities led by the Shakers. The movement includes 17 settlements with Mount Lebanon New York Shirley Massachusetts Whitewater Ohio and South Am in Kentucky as principal sites. Once 6000 strong, Shaker membership has declined to under 1500 due to celibacy practices.
Gen Joseph Wheeler who died in Brooklyn recently commanded in many Civil War battles and skirmishes and earned high praise from Gen Grant for his leadership. He later led 964 dismounted cavalry in the Spanish American War and defeated 2000 Spaniards at Guisimas. Wheeler authored The Santiago Campaign in 1898 and was a noted student of military affairs.
Aunt Lorica Cox celebrated her 106th birthday at home with her daughter Mrs. Louisa Ann Shaw in West Harrington Maine. She is said to be the only woman in New England to have lived in three centuries and she maintains three meals daily without pain or restlessness. Cox recalls all U S wars since independence.
A New York dining club named the Clover Club sits in the heart of the shopping district. Members pay ten cents monthly or five cents for a single visit and enjoy a self-service dining room where each member waits upon herself.
Texas holds eight million head of range and 120 million acres devoted to stock farming across 265 760 square miles. It is the first cattle state in America with about 30 million acres owned by ranchers and leaseholds on 90 million more. The industry is valued at 253 million dollars, the largest capital represented in any Lone Star State product.
Indianapolis reports a joint conference of operators and miners adjourned sine die without a wage agreement. The United Mine Workers of America called a national convention, and a potential Roosevelt mediation is hinted to restore talks. Estimates show over 600000 workers affected across several states including Indiana Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Fire swept the hold of the United States transport Meade on February 2 in San Francisco. The vessel carrying 1900 soldiers and 3000 tons of army supplies was to sail for Manila. Fire was put out by morning. three men died, three were missing, and many were injured.
Captain Mark Casto and his six crew members from the Al ber ta received Carnegie hero fund honors for rescuing 42 crew and ten passengers from the Clyde liner Cherokee after it ran aground near Atlantic City New Jersey on January 14. Medals awarded plus 9500 dollars total, the fastest action by the foundation since it began.
At the Northwestern trustees meeting in Chicago on Thursday Dr Abram W Harris director of the Jacob Tome Institute at Port Deposit was unanimously elected president to begin July 1 1906 He will succeed Acting President T I Holgate who has led the university since Dr Edmund J James departed in 1904.
At a parish church service in Lerchenfield Vienna a woman seized by an epileptic fit sparked a false fire alarm and a deadly panic. One child died another was mortally hurt and about 50 others were injured, some seriously, as adults pushed to flee.
Columbus Ohio February 1 The house adopted Mr Meeks senate joint resolution urging Congress to submit a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people.
Charleston West Virginia February 1 flames wiped out the business section of St Albans a town of about 1000 residents located 16 miles below the city on the river. The loss amounts to around 80000 with only small insurance coverage.
The Wisconsin supreme court Tuesday declared unconstitutional the 1908 law allowing mutual insurance companies to reorganize as stock companies. The court also ordered reargument in the inheritance tax case.
Bad fire in Texas Mouston Jan 31 The main business houses in Hallivville were destroyed by fire Tuesday The losses aggregate 50000 dollars
Washington reports President Roosevelt has not stated his views on Cuba’s plan to give Miss Alice Roosevelt a 25000 wedding present. He has long opposed foreign gifts to American officials or relatives, and Havana notes express general disappointment that the gift may not be approved despite exceptional Cuba-U S relations and calls from other nations to send gifts.
Chicago February 5 grand jury returned 25 true bills against John A Linn clerk of the circuit court accusing embezzlement forgery conspiracy larceny receiving stolen money witness tampering and withholding public records. Max penalties total 288 years. Bail set at 25000 and posted.
George Burton alias Sir Frederick Sydenham Bourgoyne, a lieutenant colonel in his majesty's light horse and claimant to the Barrington title, is to be hanged March 15 for the murder of John P. McGunn. Missouri supreme court affirms lower court ruling fixing the execution date amid a history of murders bigamy forgery burglary and theft. The prisoner falsely claims English birth and noble estate, but records show no such lineage.
In Prentice Wisconsin a lamp explosion destroyed the Stewart home. Mrs Stewart escaped through a window while Grant Stewart and two other children died. The mother, ill and exposed, may die. The fire threatened neighboring buildings but was confined by firefighters as a strong wind blew. In London Lady Grey, wife of Sir Edward Grey, died after a trap accident left her unconscious since last Thursday.
Only daughters of officers from the civil war may join the new patriotic group the Daughters of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. At its first meeting Mrs W B Hotchkin was chosen president and the society begins with 36 members.
Mount Vesuvius has erupted from a fissure 400 meters long on the mountain's right flank. The dramatic display draws crowds to Naples as lava and ash spew from the crater, presenting a magnificent, if perilous, sight for observers.
Three men died instantly and a fourth later from a boiler explosion at a saw mill on Twelve Mile Creek about 40 miles south of Hamlin West Virginia. The accident occurred February 2 and authorities reported the fatalities as workers from the plant.
Washington on February 2 reports the public debt department shows debt minus cash in the treasury at 991,524,646 dollars, a decrease of 3,245,072 dollars for the month. The statement reflects a routine update of federal indebtedness and cash position.
New York reports confirm Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes widow of the traction magnate married to Wilson Mizner. Mizner explains Yerkes denied the union amid premature publicity, saying she was angry when newspapers published the story. She reportedly said she is happily married.
New York February 1 Justice Gildersleeve ruled Henry H Rogers vice president of Standard Oil of New Jersey need not answer questions he refused in Missouri versus Standard Oil Indiana Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil. Missouri seeks to oust them from business. Denied as original Missouri court must decide. leave to renew granted to Attorney General Hadley.
Boston February 5 national officers of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union seek Miss Alice Roosevelt’s cooperation to bar wine at her wedding breakfast Massachusetts branch president Katherine L Stevenson asks national president Mrs L M N Stevens to persuade Miss Roosevelt not to serve wine on her wedding day Three killed in cave in Otisville New York February 2 two injured five workers buried under earth in Erie railroad tunnel explosion caused the accident
One of Guam's severest typhoons struck November 7 to 8, dumping a record 31 inches of rain in 24 hours and causing extensive destruction across the island.
The president pardons Midshipman John Paul Miller of Kentucky who was convicted of hazing at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. Also note a local birth report from Canton about Mrs Charles Joy delivering twins reaching a total of 15 children with six twin births and one set of triplets.
Reliable authority claims Admiral Togo will visit America in April with two armored cruisers. The announcement notes plans for the voyage to be made from Tokyo with routes including several ports.
Father Gilbert Simon and three St Bede’s students drown after breaking through Hackman’s slough ice while skating near La Salle Illinois. Senior Charles Reuter Cass Bannin and Frank Christie perish aiding others. Father Morris assists and grants absolution as bodies are recovered after 90 minutes. Father Simon had arrived six months earlier from St Valentine’s College Pennsylvania.
New York reports Countess Boni de Castellane formerly Anna Gould lives apart from her husband. A Paris dispatch says a legal separation may follow. They have three sons George Boni and Jay and her dowry of 17000000 is to revert on separation. The couple wed March 4 1895 and have led an extravagant life in Europe.
The article highlights seven years of rising crop returns in the Canadian West, noting Alberta and Saskatchewan after 1905. It cites rising wheat oats and barley acreage, bumper yields since 1901, and a total cereal harvest jumping from 9 million to over 35 million bushels by 1904, with Alberta Red winter wheat proving promising and new railways expanding settled farming. Full information available from Canadian Government Agents.
A quarrelsome guest confronts a waiter after an hour of waiting in a Paris café scene. The server remains calm joking about time passing, capturing a lively exchange from Les Annales.
An advertisement for Allen's Poot-Ease claims quick relief for swollen sweating hot feet. Product marketed at druggists for 25 cents with a trial package free. Offers address for A S Olmsted in Le Roy New York. Repeats warning that time may be wasted and return to haunt you.
Washington February 5 The president named Brig. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant commander of the department of the east at Governor's Island New York to fill Maj. Gen. Sumner's vacancy upon his retirement February 6 Rennes February 5 Fire destroys the Home of the Aged in Paris killing nine found in ruins three women dead from fright chaplain Stenou seriously injured while aiding residents
Louis Becker a member of Becker Degen livestock brokers is under arrest in Sioux City Iowa on the charge of embezzling 7200 dollars from a client.
James Daly was found guilty of fatally shooting his wife Catherine Hogan Daly on August 12, 1905 in Judge Ben M. Smith's court and sentenced to life imprisonment.
William Walter Hamilton, called a negro, was hanged in the Washington jail on Thursday for killing Lizzie Lyman, his common law wife. The drop occurred at seven, and he died twelve minutes later. the crime described as particularly brutal.
Postmaster General Cortelyou announces Richard L. Ashurst as postmaster of Philadelphia to replace Clayton McMichael effective soon. Ashurst takes over duties in the Washington driven appointment setting.
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