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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
6
An agitation in Glasgow seeks umbrella stands on electric streetcar platforms. Aiming to shield passengers from rain while boarding and alighting, the plan would provide convenient storage for umbrellas during travel.
Hunters report a sharp rise in bobcats across Maine with numbers especially high in Washington County. Once rare a few years ago the animals are now numerous, growing larger and more aggressive in that region.
In 1904 Riverside country California received revenues of 5377495 for ranges 1055145 for lemons 2000000 for grain 408581 for dairy products 92285 for honey 117139 for poultry 500000 for manufactured articles 147000 for various fruits such as grapes almonds and strawberries and 45000 for vegetables.
A Northwestern University professor instructs students to read newspapers daily to stay informed on current events, declaring this practice as important as standard textbook lessons. The rule emphasizes timely engagement with news as part of the curriculum.
The annual report of Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, lists 1,244,618 books 82,744 maps and charts 183,724 artistic prints and 410,352 pieces of music. Manuscripts form a valuable collection not yet enumerated pending grouping into volumes. Many items are of great interest and permanent value.
The campaign for pure food products gains a strong ally in wholesale grocery interests. They propose to join in detecting and prosecuting manufacturers who sell unwholesome and poisonous adulterations. Grocers are seen as best positioned to enforce market safety.
London opens a Turkish bath under municipal control with a two shilling admission. The facility includes a Russian vapor bath, two large swimming baths, warm baths for men and women, and a public washing-house. The superintendent expects the venture to yield a profit for the city.
The paste used for imitation stones, called strass, is made from red lead, rock crystal, potassium carbonate, borax and white arsenic. More lead increases brilliance and color play and raises specific gravity, but reduces hardness.
The Portsmouth treaty gives Japan a free hand in Korea and shifts the government seat from Seoul to Tokyo. Korea, once independent for nearly thirty centuries, is effectively erased from the map. Japan’s gains in Manchuria could prove far more significant due to greater wealth.
St Louis physician D O McCahey announces a mechanical method to extract air from water beneath the surface and store it, promising a practical solution for submarine navigation by supplying air without surfacing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission annual report shows 537 passenger deaths and 10,040 injuries on railways for the fiscal year ending June 1. Railway employees suffered 3,261 deaths and 45,426 injuries, illustrating grave safety concerns.
The Liberal regime under Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman elevates Herbert Henry Asquith to chancellor of the exchequer. Though Bannerman heads the government, it is said the power behind the throne lies with Mrs. Asquith guiding the party for a decade.
In St Petersburg authorities claim decisive victory over revolutionists while open revolt lingers in interior regions. Troops shell towns setting several ablaze. 580 killed or wounded at Tukum Courland. Moscow reports 1000 killed and 3000 wounded with railways gradually resuming operations. mails remain chaotic.
Washington reports from San Domingo indicate the revolution is nearly over with troops dispersing and calm returning. Naval sources note the Morales forces defeated at Puerto Plata with Demetrio Rodriguez killed, casualties on Caceres side about thirty dead and sixty wounded, seven Americans aboard the Scorpion and no American casualties.
The Arm strong insurance investigating committee proposes policy holder rights audits uniform forms and restricted investments among twelve reforms. John A. McCall resigns as New York Life president. Alexander E. Orr elected successor with a 50000 salary. Orr, Irish born 1831, heads New York Rapid Transit Commission and the chamber of commerce.
Twenty one miners at Coaldale shaft in Bluefields West Virginia were killed by a gas explosion at noon Thursday. Three white men and eighteen colored men were entombed. a body was found late afternoon, unidentifiable due to mutilation, and recovery efforts were halted by gas seeping from the entries.
In Rochester Michigan neighbors entered the farmhouse of Clarence A Barnum and found his wife Louise and two children Clinton aged 16 and Louise 23 dead from ax violence. Barnum also died by a shotgun blast, with a letter to a brother hinting at despair. Two other sons and a daughter were away.
Salt Lake City reports the death of Thomas Radcliffe renowned organist and composer aged 70. He helped found the American Guild of Organists and served as Utah state organist at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
Illinois state board of health annual report records about 65 000 deaths and 150 000 births in 1905 in Illinois. Of the births 78 000 were males and 72 000 females. Consumption caused the most deaths.
Richmond Virginia January 6 150000 dollars appropriated by the state for the Jamestown exposition was turned over to the exposition company on Friday. Earlier 50000 had been paid leaving the total appropriation of 200000 dollars completed.
Manila dispatch reports great activity among troops with three regiments under field orders in anticipation of possible events in China.
Charles A. Chapin, 64, longtime Milwaukee chamber of commerce leader, died Tuesday night at a sanitarium in Waukesha from arterial sclerosis after a four year illness. He had been a prominent local figure in business and civic affairs.
Atlanta January 4 The Constitution reports the Southern Railway has placed an order for 8729 freight cars at a cost exceeding 5 029 000 pounds.
Everett Audit company released a report on N C Dougherty defalcations at the Peoria school board meeting. Seven year shortage totals 541408.50 with about 15000 of unauthorized but warranted expenditures. Total eighteen year shortage could approach 1 million with forged script found in 1880s.
Attorneys for Johann Hoch, inmate on death row in Cook County Jail, have filed a motion for a rehearing in the Illinois Supreme Court. The case concerns Hoch’s conviction and sentence for the murder of his wife.
A storm struck Josie Beat in Troy County destroying a schoolhouse. Two boys named Pittman and Lee were killed and 14 pupils injured.
Richmond Virginia January 5 an ambitious plan moves London paupers to Virginia to work the state's farms Commissioner of Agriculture Koiner leads the initiative involving thirty thousand destitute Londoners to be relocated for agricultural labor within the state.
New York senator Chauncey M Depew said he will not resign from the U S Senate though he plans to drop most trustee and director roles by his 72nd birthday on April 23 He will keep an honorary post with the New York Central and Hudson River railroad In Albany Senator Brackett opened a resolution seeking Depews resignation but it was withdrawn after debate by a 27 to 19 vote The move is not a test vote on the main issue and may be reintroduced later
Gov. Higgins received a clemency petition for Albert T. Patrick, inmate of Sing Sing sentenced to die for the Rice murder. The letter bears about 100 signatures from lawyers, physicians, chemists, clergy, and laymen, including Grover Cleveland, Mark Twain, Dr. Austin Flint, and David Belasco, arguing reasonable doubt of guilt.
Mrs Arthur W Gentry fled to a physician’s apartment at 582 La Salle avenue after crying that her throat had been cut. She fell dead from a gash as police seek a man named Frank J Constantine, a lodger described as tall swarthy and handsome, who is missing. The couple had married a year earlier and lived quietly until the tragedy.
An explosion at Dolese and Shepard works in Gary Illinois killed five men and injured many others, destroying two stone crushers a barn and a toolhouse with about 25 000 dollars in damage. About 175 workers were present most are foreigners and live in Gary or nearby. A storage of 600 pounds of dynamite there left only a deep hole as evidence of the blast. The deceased are Herman Parpart Fred Weber Joseph Sandlander Jacob Scalla and John Goodige.
Gov. Hanly files suit to oust Secretary of State Storms alleging failure to pay a $25,000 fee from Vandalia Railroad, improper accounting of commissions from judges and officials, missing vouchers for automobile law expenditures, and improper payment of a $2,000 clerk hire appropriation.
A late Friday fire at the Kimball Piano company building near Tenth and Walnut destroyed three large structures including the National Bank of Commerce. Losses reached $500,000 with the bank vault claiming $3,000,000 in currency reportedly safe. The Columbus Buggy company and Hettinger Brothers Manufacturing were also consumed as flames raged through the downtown block.
R M La Follette appeared in the senate to claim his seat and take the oath of office administered by Vice President Fairbanks. A crowded gallery witnessed the ceremony and Sen Spooner escorted La Follette to the vice president’s desk amid past party tensions.
A distinct north to south earthquake lasting 238 seconds to one minute rattled western Missouri eastern Kansas and southern Nebraska around 6 17 Sunday. The tremor covered Nebraska to the north and reached the Oklahoma line to the south with Salina Kansas to the west and Kansas City St Joseph and Joplin to the east. Little damage was reported beyond plaster coming loose in some Kansas walls as residents rushed outside in fear of collapsing houses.
Burglars blew the safe at John P. Alibaugh’s general store in Shoals Indiana and fled with about 15000 in cash and bonds after drilling the vault with nitroglycerin. Bloodhounds were sent and authorities believe the robbers boarded a train before daylight.
New York January 6 decide to stop issuing passes for carrying business free of charge. Express companies align with railroads to end complimentary passes amid changing policy and transportation practices.
Tokio January 5 It is understood the China Japanese convention will be ratified January 6 after which Gen Count Katsura's cabinet will resign. The Marais Saionji leader of the constitutionalists will assume the premiership January 7.
Bernard Griese dieck, 50, a noted St Louis brewer, died at St Anthony s hospital after an appendicitis operation. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.
A 60 mile gale struck Chicago causing one death when a street sign was hurled by wind. Several injured and widespread damage followed, notably at the Illinois Steel Company South Chicago plant where an open hearth furnace collapsed after workers fled. Loss pegged at $50,000.
Masaria near Managua suffered about 500000 dollars in property damage as a sequence of shocks toppled buildings. Inhabitants fled in panic fearing a replay of a Caribbean disaster while President Zelaya organized aid for the homeless.
About 18000 dollars vanished from an express pouch moving from Augusta to Columbia to Washington then to New York. The loss was discovered in New York with Adams Express and Southern Express conducting investigations but no suspects identified. Officials pursue leads across the Augusta Columbia Washington New York leg.
London reports that China plans to elevate its legations in Washington London Paris Berlin and St Petersburg to embassies, following Japan's lead. The move would upgrade diplomatic representation across major capitals.
In Trementia, 65 miles from Las Vegas New Mexico, the home of Benito Sanchez burned on January 4. Mrs Sanchez died with her four year old daughter and two year old son, the blaze destroying the residence.
Berlin reports Prof. Miquelin, a Russian statistician, calculating rebellion costs in Russia to December at 1 045 000 000 dollars. Direct losses total 185 000 000 from fires and damage, while indirect costs reach 370 000 000 including strikes and emigration, plus 500 000 000 in depreciation of bonds and values.
In Fairmont West Virginia on January 8 a house belonging to Philip Johnson was consumed by fire in the early hours. His son Hugh aged 12 and his nephew Harry Davenport were killed by the flames.
Tokio dispatch reports an explosion at Akita mine on January 4 caused a devastating fire. Authorities confirm 101 workers died in the disaster.
Havana reports Cuba's senate will disregard the treaty with England as President Palma declares the government aims to foster the fullest possible friendly relations with the United States and discusses the policy with American newspaper men.
A telegram from Athens reports that King Edward will travel to Athens in the spring to witness the Olympian games. The announcement stresses the royal presence at the event and the international interest it attracts.
A 19th century advertisement asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female complaints including inflammation ulceration spinal weakness and menopausal changes with promise of a full cure to sufferers seeking relief.
The advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female weakness, dissolves early tumors, relieves bearing-down pain, and balances the system. It lists numerous symptoms including irregular periods, indigestion, headaches, nervousness, and backache, and invites readers to write Mrs. Pinkham for confidential advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
The text surveys animal facts including the Mexican lap dog as smallest of canines and parrots becoming quiet before rain. It notes rhinoceros horn growth, condor nesting, pigeon speeds, Patagonian Namas' waterless life, milk-rich cows near Losere France, fish with two eye pairs, elephant sleep patterns, and rare sleep among giants.
The passage argues that the rest cure becomes habitual for some and that even the wealthy display cowardice to please others. It critiques mediocrity's view of cleverness as bad taste and asserts mediocrity cannot define what counts as taste.
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