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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
2
A stream of quips and observations covers aviation mood, poetry, fashion, politics, and social trends. Notes on airships, Zeppelins, Verne, Milan and New York, with remarks on gasoline dangers, births in Grand Rapids, and Russia’s crisis. A collage of 20th century life and ideas.
Wealthy Friscans appear heavily implicated in smuggling scandals as the city adapts to the new exclusion law, with prominent figures facing scrutiny and ongoing investigations.
One hundred Chicago young women describe their ideal husband and unite in demanding he must be the head of the house. They aim to marry a man apiece, signaling a bold social stance.
In a New York bankruptcy case a firm's partner drew a salary of 12000 dollars annually to stay away from operations. The arrangement appeared designed to yield a large percentage return, while the partner did little or nothing.
An English peer made an abject apology to Lady Granard formerly Miss Beatrice Mills of New York for calling her in a political address a dumped American heiress, fortunate enough to secure a title. The remark reveals a light on his foolhardy manners and customs.
The passage notes low enthusiasm for a ten mile ascent to establish Mars communication. It jokes that if contact is made, the first Earth news would be a planetary real estate boom and an urge to invest in Martian lots.
A Washington navy department employee poll found an overwhelming majority against starting quitting work earlier for daylight recreation. Other government workers may feel differently, but evidence is weak for broader support.
A Chicago woman seeks to purchase a husband spending the sum of 200 dollars in a bold, humorous note. She states she expects to obtain a Chicago man and nothing else from the peculiar scheme.
In Worcester Massachusetts a street whistle requires a license. The rule aims to curb complaints and incidents, though its purpose seems obscure given the odd precedent and smoky town atmosphere.
Public opinion favors bold leaders but does not demand fearless conduct. The premier escaped through a side door to avoid suffragettes at a London meeting, prompting debate on courage and decorum.
Prof Pickering proposes testing for any inhabitants on Mars before launching a $10,000,000 signal project to avoid oversubscription, a cautious approach gaining traction among planners.
Senator Aldrich presented President Taft's proposed two percent tax on net earnings of corporations and insurance companies. The bill includes a $5,000 earnings exemption and outlines collection by the internal revenue service with safeguards on data use and penalties for false returns. The tax applies to US and foreign organized firms doing business in the United States and its territories.
A severe earthquake shock rattled Grass Valley California in the latest tremor, with a lighter aftershock at 11 49 p m. Similar quakes were reported in Marysville Nevada City Chico and Colfax. Reno New Mexico also felt a strong quake though no damage occurred. The region had not been considered within an active earthquake zone.
William Kaye of the United States Express Company confessed to stealing $4600 found at his home after directing company representatives there to recover the money. The employe made a full confession following the early Tuesday morning theft in Green Bay Wisconsin.
Fifteen masked men abducted Albert Reese from jail in Cuthbert and hanged him, sparking fear and outrage in the community. Local authorities vow full investigation into the mob violence and seek arrests.
Francisco Tine, deemed an organizer of the Black Hand society, was deported by Immigration Inspector Dean to Fort Frances. He faces charges of blackmail and intimidation in the case.
Mark Woodruff former land register of lands of Colorado was arrested in Denver under an indictment charging embezzlement of about $15 000 from the sale of school lands.
The killer Eastman robs the crime of motive by fleeing in a skiff at dawn near St Michaels Maryland. He shoots himself as a posse closes in after a letter to his wife Vinnie Bradcome reveals a jealous plot.
Paris reports a parliamentary commission’s findings condemn the naval administration for ten years revealing a fleet in deplorable condition. It details costly inefficiency from red tape, notes 700 million dollars spent since 1899, and cites coal and ammunition shortages at ports and arsenals. An officer testified ships could not replenish after six hours of battle.
Robert L. S. McClure son of S. S. McClure publisher wed Miss Edith Dodds Springfield Illinois at St George s Hanover Square with special license. They met as Knox College classmates in Galesburg and will resume studies in Berlin after a continental honeymoon.
London reports the Bedford cruiser and sloops Algerine and Shearwater will sail to California to take part in October celebrations marking the rebuilding of San Francisco. The display aims to showcase British support and naval capability amid postquake efforts.
Ninety nine new cholera cases and 40 suspected cases were admitted to hospitals in the 24 hours ending Friday noon in St. Petersburg. The death toll reached 34.
Miss Margaret Stephen daughter of San Francisco, stewardess aboard the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's liner China, died by her own action by leaping overboard in mid ocean early Saturday morning during the voyage, the ship having arrived in Honolulu Thursday.
Miss Sarah Orne Jewett a renowned American writer died Thursday night after a two month illness in South Berwick Maine. The obituary notes her stature among the foremost women authors.
Justice Dowling in New York’s supreme court found charges of intoxication and improper conduct against Mrs. Howard Gould unproven and granted a legal separation from Howard Gould. Alimony set at 36000 yearly, below the 250000 asked. Mrs. Gould had received 25000 annually previously.
A row boat on Lower Killarney lake swamped in a gale with five American and four English tourists plus four Irish boatmen. All nine tourists and two boatmen perished. The victims include Mrs A A Hilton and her son of Tacoma Washington, Mr and Mrs Loughead of Boston, Miss M H Calum of Massachusetts, Rev B Barton and sister of London, Miss Florence Wilkinson and cousin of Brentwood Essex. The boatmen were Con Tooney and Con Gleeson.
Reports from Constantinople state the government has ascertained Abdul Hamid the deposed sultan of Turkey holds cash deposits of 21.5 million dollars in the Imperial Bank of Germany.
Philadelphia judge Willson in the common pleas court ruled the two-cent fate law of 1907 unconstitutional, delivering another blow to the rate statute.
New York Police Commissioner Bingham files defamation suit against Supreme Court Justice William J. Gaynor seeking $100,000 in damages over letters critical of the commissioner.
Twelve miners were injured when a cage at Klondike mine No. 4 near Clinton Indiana became unmanageable and plunged 315 feet to the bottom. The cable tangled in overhead pulleys delayed rescue for an hour and several workers are expected to die from their injuries.
In Wehrum Pennsylvania 17 men died and 16 were injured when a gas ignition triggered an explosion at Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company Mine No. 4. Only one American killed. inspector Williams and a party searched the mine for remaining bodies. Coroner’s investigation to be scheduled. The mine had operated two days per week. Italian workers were among those at the slope entrance and suffered severe injuries.
A Thursday blaze of incendiary origin nearly destroyed Goshen the summer home of I. H. Harriman. Arthur Coates used a megaphone to alert residents as the Presbyterian church, Sayer Lumber yard, an eight story tenement and several homes burned. Millar Cart Co and Coates Automobile Co suffered partial damage. losses exceed $100,000.
In Perry Iowa a violent thunderstorm struck Friday night when Fred K. Mell former chief of Des Moines fire department and wealthy resident was struck and killed by lightning while riding a buggy. His horse carried the body to the post office where Postmaster F M Hoey found it. The storm also struck the Christian church demolishing its tower.
The body of Oscar Carlson washed ashore near Garth confirming a sailing trip tragedy that claimed three Gladstone men. Andrew Smith and Edward Holn are still missing after they set out Sunday for a fishing voyage.
Fitzherbert owned by Sam Hildreth won the Suburban handicap from six starters. Alfred Noble finished second and Fayette third in the race at New York.
The American Institute of Banking selects Chattanooga Tennessee to host next year’s convention. Newton D. Alling of New York is elected president and George Jackson of Chicago becomes vice president.
The Meadowbrook on Long Island defeated the English team 9 to 5 in the first match of the American polo cup at Hurlingham. The victory marks an early lead for the American side in the series.
Easton Maryland report links motive to the murder of Edith May Woodill by James Bob Eastman, a New York broker facing embezzlement and bail-jump charges. A burned letter found near Eastman’s bungalow suggests entanglement with Woodill, who was lured and possibly drugged there.
A Sunday night blaze devastated Knox Indiana destroying the business district. Firefighters were unable to stop the flames and neighboring towns rushed aid. Several people suffered injuries from collapsing walls. Editor H. F. Schriver of the Knox Democrat is listed as among the most serious casualties. Fire consumed Hight store and the Fitz hotel first.
Yang Shi Liang former vice royal of Chi Li province dies of apoplexy after facing corruption charges tied to the Tientsin Pukow railway and financial deficits. He had succeeded Yuan Shikai in 1907 as vice royal of Chi Li.
Solomon Shepard, a black man, confessed he shot and killed engineer Holt after being put off a Seaboard Airline train where he was stealing a ride.
Liberty resident A G Smith credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing seven years of relief from backache dizzy spells and urinary disorders after a severe illness. The advertised remedy from FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sold at 50 cents a box.
A customer seeks a hat in the seller’s shop and the Hatter suggests trying a soft green option as a fit. The exchange highlights shop advice and the hatter’s guidance in choosing headwear.
A mother recalls six month old daughter developing severe eczema on the face and eyes. After failed treatments from two doctors, use of Cuticura Remedies led to rapid whitening and complete disappearance of the rash. Mrs. P. BE, Sheldon Ia July 13 1908. Potter Drug & Chem Sole Props Boston.
A Kansas editor is assured the new silver half dollar will feature Lincoln while a $10 certificate bears Cleveland and a $50 note shows Grant. The exchange ends with humor about meeting Lincoln and Cleveland and bidding farewell to Grant.
Berlin authorities plan broader tuberculosis measures expanding beyond existing homes for curable consumptives. They intend to emphasize preventive steps to better cope with the disease.
A reader laments a dull Detroit Free Press issue while jokingly seeking the divorce column. The note references offering a Lewis' Single Binder cigar to enhance mood and warns against tipping an elevator boy.
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