17 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
1
A wide array of sardonic remarks covers weather, astronomy, labor unrest, crime, politics, and social trends. The piece critiques news, fashion, and public life with wry humor, highlighting shifts in industry, international affairs, and American optimism about exports and progress.
Proposal to establish a chair of embalming at the University of Michigan draws debate among students who question whether classical languages could be a more suitable subject for study.
The quoted line from Hamlet likens being honest to one man in ten thousand, then notes the idea appears prophetic and timeless. The passage compares Shakespeare's musing with a prior remark by Diogenes, suggesting little change in human pessimism across eras.
A Duluth ski expert clears 144 feet in a jump and notes the leap shows the aeroplane should be manageable. The stunt illustrates bold skill and risk in extreme sports.
Eleven year old James Williams Sidis a Harvard student and mathematical prodigy states that the fourth dimensional space is formed by a direct perpendicular to the third dimensional space. He did not demonstrate the proposition in plain view of spectators.
Coroner's jury at Independence Missouri cannot state if Dr B C Hyde feloniously planned Col Thomas H Swope's death by strychnine in a capsule. Hyde arrested with a $50 000 bond after refusing to testify. A special grand jury will probe Swope and related mysteries as authorities pursue the case.
Paris reports the General Chanzy with 87 passengers and a crew of 70 was wrecked on Minorca’s north coast in a fierce storm. Only one survivor, Algerian customs official Marcel Rodel, was saved and hospitalized at Ciudadela. The vessel bound for Algiers measured 2257 gross tons with 478 horsepower engines.
The Ballinger Pinchot investigation resumes after a brief session of under an hour and an adjournment requested by Louis D Brandeis. The committee led by Senator Nelson meets in the Senate Office Building to prepare for cross examination of Louis R Graviss as Ballingers counsel readies in the ongoing controversy.
About 3098 switchmen across 18 railroads centered in Chicago voted nearly unanimously to strike unless a settlement is not reached by their committee and officers. Rail officials say arbitration remains possible because the ballot allows it if needed, while union vice president Whitney argues the clause blocks arbitration and enables a strike.
Formal announcement of the engagement between Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Alexander of New York society. Alexander is described as charming, petite, pretty, gracious, and a talented musician in the Symphony Club of New York.
Paymaster George P. Auld and Passed Assistant Surgeon Ansey H. Robnett, U S N, were found guilty of conduct unbecoming officers and gentlemen by a Boston naval court and sentenced to lose five numbers in rank. Secretary Winthrop exonerated Auld for motives and reduced Robnett’s punishment to two numbers. Both were restored to duty and released from arrest. The court noted guests at the navy yard deserved courtesy and the department regretted the incident.
Charles E. Wiltshire was found slain after a brutal struggle at 458 North Halsted Street. Forty knife wounds and a wrecked office point to a violent confrontation, with a stiletto guard near the body and two police theories on motive involving former assailants Wiltshire helped convict.
The French expedition ship Pour Quoi Pas led by Dr. Jean M. Charcot has arrived at Punta Arenas Chile after failing to reach the South Pole. Charcot says the mission focused on scientific observations in the south polar region especially Alexandra Land and collecting rare fossils.
New York, Winfrid T. Denison said the National Sugar Refining Co settled with the government for 604304.37 to cover back duties on underweighed imports. Combined with two other firms the total paid by the three big sugar companies reaches 3484304.37 since exposure of the fraud. American Sugar Refining Co paid 2135000 and Arbuckle Co 695000.
President Taft reappointed Illinois postmasters including Smith D. Atkins of Freeport Filbert C. Stanley of Downers Grove Joseph H. Braden of Rossville Emory V. Hamilton of Atwood Ozias Riley of Champaign and Edward H. Cook of Huffitley.
An explosion aboard the battleship Virginia as it fired a salute off Guantanamo Cuba wounded two gunners mates. The incident occurred Thursday during naval ceremonial firing.
In Fez Sul tan Mulai Hafid refuses to confirm a French loan, signaling defiant stance toward France and foreshadowing grave complications with international powers.
The University of Michigan board of regents decided on forming a distinct political science department. It is hoped to be operative at the start of the fall semester in Ann Arbor.
The renowned dancer Amelia Glover who rose to fame twenty years ago for beauty and grace died Thursday at the home of her sister Mrs H A Ludlam in New York City.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt sent Yale University a 100000 check on Thursday, increasing his total contributions to 175000 and stating he would raise his gifts to 250000. The donor, based in New Haven, announced plans to continue supporting the university.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reports the steamer Wissa hickon which ran aground on Outer Duck island during a December gale has been refloated after six weeks of work.
Miss Carrie Meeker aged 20 from Springfield was bitten by a pet dog a week ago and developed hydrophobia. She was rushed Wednesday to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for treatment.
Sheriff J. W. Bozarth was shot and seriously injured Wednesday in Jeffersonville by Alfred B. Coughenour, an insane man whom the sheriff was attempting to arrest.
Nyack New York. Harry K Thaw's lateent application for discharge from Matteawan State Hospital was denied Wednesday by Justice A S Thompkins. A referee, William Vanavice of Orange County, was appointed to hear evidence on Thaws transfer request to another institution.
In St. Petersburg court circles talk and anger rise over Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch wed to a woman with a history of three divorces. The czar reportedly furious and Dowager Empress Marie estranged from Michael.
A blaze began at the crowded Unique theater in Eau Claire Wisconsin on Friday and spread to the Pythian castle and nearby businesses and the Leader office. Estimated losses run to thirty thousand dollars.
An inquiry into alleged collusion and combinations in city paying contracts was begun Friday by T. Hunt the prosecuting attorney of Hamilton county.
A mine explosion four miles from Stearns Kentucky Wednesday killed six men and injured three or four others. Authorities blame a windy shot for the blast. All bodies were recovered.
Springfield reports the legislature approved a statewide direct plurality primary bill 39 to 1 with Isley opposed. Senate passes 3 measures expanding direct plurality nominations to all state and local offices, plus a proposal to allow counties and small cities to opt out for nonpartisan elections. First primaries set for September 15, 1910. A separate Senate vote 34 to 1 approved a commission form government for cities outside Chicago by referendum.
Detroit prosecutors open the manslaughter case against Dr George A Fritch in Judge Phelan s court over the death of Maybelle Millman of Ann Arbor. Martha Henning testifies about Millman s visit to Fritch s office as defense attorney Lodge objects to questions.
A subcommittee of the house committee on naval affairs unanimously disapproved a senate-passed bill that would have named Commander Robert T. Peary rear admiral and retired him with that rank pay. The panel instead proposed a medal of honor for Peary as compensation for the denial of the promotion.
Mrs. H. J. Led beter of Mankato Minnesota, recently acquitted of first degree murder, was rearrested on an indictment for second degree murder. Her husband was the murder victim.
The Union League Club approved resolutions urging a salary raise for the New York state governor from 10,000 to 25,000 dollars and a four year term instead of two.
More than $50000 is subscribed toward the $200000 required for an international aviation meeting to be held in Atlantic City starting June 15. The event aims to boost air travel and tech exchange among nations.
Stockholm reports the exclusive Swedish spirits manufacturer formed this week with a capital of about four million dollars. The Liquor Combine, organized Wednesday, aims to centralize production under one national monopoly.
In Crump at Princing's saw mill a boiler explosion killed six workmen and injured several others who were warming by the boiler room before the morning shift. The accident occurred Thursday as workers waited for the whistle. Local authorities investigated the blast and total number of injuries remained unsettled.
Miss Carrie Meek er, described as a Franklin belle and rabies victim, died Thursday in Cincinnati while journeying to the Chicago Pasteur Institute. The incident follows her exposure and treatment efforts as authorities investigate the case.
President Taft spoke at the Lincoln day celebration of the New York Republican club defending administration policies. He warned against panic in Wall Street, urged enforcing anti trust laws, and called for party unity and education to sustain pledged reforms. Governor Hughes predicted Taft’s nomination and re election.
Thirty two sailors from the tug Nina are unaccounted between Boston and Hampton Roads or believed lost with the vessel. Nine navy and revenue cutter ships are patrolling for any trace or evidence of the Nina’s fate. The tug has been overdue since last Tuesday.
Jacob Slupsky a capitalist philanthropist announces a $200000 bakery will rise in North St Louis and bread will be sold at three cents a loaf as a challenge to rising food prices.
Corral Chile reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook located alive in the town. He has been living under the name Craig according to an informant.
Spring Valley workers at the Granville mine of St. Paul Coal Co win after a strike demanding the dismissal of top boss Charles Atherton. The dispute cost miners 10000 in wages and more than that to the company.
Hugh J. Flynn of Wilkes-Barre Pa collapsed and died from apoplexy Sunday in Holy Saviour Church while listening to a sermon titled The Uncertainty of Life.
In the Congregationalist a Beecher epitaph warns that elect are whosoever will and non elect whosoever won t. Another explanation, by a colored divine, frames the vote as the Lord always voting for a man while the devil votes against him, leaving the man to break the tie.
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