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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
6
A mosaic of humorous observations and oddities from early 20th century news, touching on peasants, professors, and peculiar beliefs. Jokes about aging, marriages, cows, woolen clothes, and arcane curiosities populate this column of breezy squibs and social asides.
An English pastor complains that aeroplane flights near his church disturb Sunday services. He says high flying and religion do not mix well, raising concerns about worship and noise.
A Mastern farmer claims hens produce higher egg counts if given occasional wine. He adds future hens could be bred to lay egg nogs as a novelty product.
A Kansas farmer asserts a discovery that would produce hogs with all legs active. He says this contrasts with typical hogs that “cross their legs” in crowded street cars, implying an unusual improvement in mobility or behavior.
Naval authorities announce two new dreadnoughts the Nevada and the Oklahoma will be the most powerful ships afloat. The project has not begun and once finished twenty or more world’s greatest battleships will be on the way, dampening public enthusiasm.
The article notes that Chinese women prove capable fighters, drawing a comparison to their white sisters and highlighting unexpected martial skill across cultures.
A young New Jersey woman warned a man that his sweetheart planned a hold up and robbery. She saved the intended victim and his property and her sweetheart from crime, but was promptly arrested for conspiracy. The tale suggests virtue meets its own reward and arouses police suspicion.
Des Moines reports a high court decision on the creamery amendment may trigger a ruling on the petroleum amendment. If sustained, any oil firm selling below a legitimate price to gain trade could face criminal prosecution, affecting Standard Oil in Iowa.
Former Senator B G Moon of Ottumwa criticizes the court for not embracing amendments to the Moon license law. He recalls the bill’s aim of drastic saloon reductions and explains section 4 was meant to deter re issuing permits, not force new limits. New questions arise on blanket saloon consents and five year operation under legislative acts.
Washington reports that the American Federation of Labor leaders fault industrial conditions for dynamite outrages and defend unions from criminal responsibility. Samuel Gompers signs a committee statement condemning the McNamara actions and urging open-book investigations by employers and other bodies.
In Teheran the regent dissolves the Mejliss and the cabinet accepts Russian demands. Soldiers guard parliament buildings while Merliss members plan to appeal on Shuster’s dismissal. Russians kill over 500 women and children as streets are cleared after barricades fall. Resht quiet with Russian consul named governor.
General Bernardo Reyes, aging rebel commander, will be tried for sedition before a military tribunal in Mexico City. An impartial judge will be chosen, with Reyes likely to enter a political prison cell by week’s end. President Madero announced Reyes’s surrender surprised his government and vowed firm action against holdouts.
In Fairfield Maryland King Davis a Black man who shot Frederick Schwab a white man was lynched by a mob at Brooklyn The body was hacked to pieces with hatchets The Brooklyn police were unaware of the lynching until a newspaper carrier notified the chief of police
Moros numbering about 600 retreating to Bud Dajo capitulated to American troops after being surrounded and cut off, despite Brigadier General Pershing's ultimatum for disarmament. Hunger and siege compelled surrender.
New York reports a price rise for domestic sizes of anthracite coal and indicates mine operators are preparing for either a strike or mine shutdown at the expiration of union agreements in April.
Washington Taft signed changes to a recent executive order governing medical practice in the Panama canal zone explicitly allowing Christian Science and other non medical methods. In Springfield Massachusetts Arthur F Griffith known as the marvelous Griffith the Milford Indiana lightning calculator was found dead in a hotel bed the coroner cites apoplexy as cause of death.
In Flint Michigan Frank Metz demonstrated an unloaded gun to companions when it discharged striking Cyjmunt Puczka who died from the injury. Police and investigators are examining the circumstances of the accidental shooting.
The United States Government reports a unique location on Little Diomede Island in the Behring Straits where a resident can observe neighbors performing their Thursday tasks on a Friday. The discovery highlights the island as a singular vantage point.
In Sioux City Charles Martin, 15, fired a new double barrel shotgun Santa Claus brought. The blast wounded his sister Rose with fifty wounds and left her in dangerous condition, while his mother was lightly hurt. A younger brother had loaded the gun.
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood established a new record by flying 130 miles from Point of Pines Massachusetts to Narragansett Bay Rhode Island in a hydro aeroplane. He flew over Boston harbor and the Massachusetts south shore skirting Cape Cod bay, passed Cape Cod canal and crossed Buzzards Bay into Rhode Island.
President Taft, at the urging of Dr. Lyman Abbott and Dr. Mary Eddy, considers offering the United States good offices as mediator under the Hague agreement to help settle the Turko Italian conflict.
Rome reports the Vatican denied Count Boni de Castellane’s request to annul his marriage to Anna Gould now married to Prince Helie de Sagan. The church ceremony was valid, leaving no basis for annulment. Boni sought release to wed an heiress demanding a church rite.
New York dental surgeons are no longer immune from testifying in court about patients they treated, a ruling by the appellate term of the supreme court states. The decision removes professional immunity and requires dentists to witness in legal proceedings.
Rockford native William Heinrich a renowned blind tenor has died in Boston. The world famous performer, known for his concert tours and vocal mastery, passed away at a hospital after illness. He gained acclaim across the country and was celebrated as a leading figure in operatic and concert circles.
Charles W. Morse, previously reported ill by three physicians, faced a refusal of his pardon in Atlanta. The unanimous medical verdicts cited three incurable diseases, leaving Morse heartbroken over the decision.
Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, indicted for manslaughter over the Triangle Shirt Waist fire, were acquitted by the jury here. The blaze caused 147 deaths.
The Turkish government protested to major powers against the Italian fleet bombardment of the Isle of Safer in the Red Sea, citing harm to the strategic island and seeking diplomatic remedy.
Isaac Davis of Kokomo predicted his own death to his wife in Indianapolis saying they would return to Kokomo together but not in the same body. He died in Indianapolis after making the remark.
Sixteen lives were lost when the British steamship Guillemot foundered in the Bay of Biscay. Seven survivors were rescued and landed at Glasgow aboard the steamer Lincairn.
Funeral for actor Wright Lorimer who died by suicide in New York was held in Dana town hall where he first attended school. The ceremony drew local residents and mourners honoring his early roots.
Brooklyn bantamweight Charles Goldman is matched to meet Jeff Gaffney in Charleston on New Year’s Day. A Goldman win would set up a title bout against bantam champion Johnny Coulon.
Mrs Betsy Keithley seventy eight and Mrs Susan Malcock eighty one widowed sisters died in a house fire at Carson's Run near Aberdeen Maryland destroying their home. investigation and cause not immediately reported.
Noted New York financiers P A Valentine and E H Gary appeared in court as backers of a proposed $500 million Chicago meat firms merger. Albert H Veeder testified about a $15 million loan forming the National Packing company and related arrangements with Kuhn Loeb & Co and others.
A Duma bill by Nationalists would ban all All American Jews from entering Russia and retaliate for the 1832 treaty abrogation. It proposes a 100 percent customs duty unless Russia’s duty is lower. then equal American duty. Provisions target American agricultural machinery.
An incombustible moving picture film was shown before the Berlin Chemical Society and reported to be a complete success. The invention aims to reduce panics in theaters by eliminating fire risks.
Brockton firms announce a 50 cent per pair wholesale price increase for shoes due to higher material costs, effective this winter.
Daniel H Talbot died here of apoplexy at age sixty one. A renowned scientist and pioneer, he was among the state's wealthiest men with an income reported at about $100000 yearly, devoted to scientific purposes.
Major General Charles L. Hodges U S A retired died at his Washington home after a several month illness. Hodges was born in Rhode Island in 1847.
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