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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
2
Yale names its honor men for the year Chung Hin Wang from Canton and George Williamson Crawford from Birmingham Alabama are cited as the two exemplary personalities.
May arrivals reached 137 514 with 2 836 in transit totaling 140 350 chargeable. The prior yearly peak stood at 788 285 in 1882, marking a historic high in the immigration figures.
A New York magistrate rules that calling an unmarried woman over 50 an old maid constitutes a disorderly conduct misdemeanor. The remark is described as a socially unsafe insult though historically recognized as a harsh label.
The New York Supreme Court ruled that a physician who obtained amitoxin from the city for free for poor patients but charged a fee for administration to a paying patient committed petit larceny. The decision condemns the misuse of public resources for personal gain and underscores strict scrutiny of medical billing practices.
The Betsy Ross Memorial association aims to transfer ownership of the Philadelphia birthplace of the flag to the government. Only 8500 dollars remain to be paid, expected to be raised by June 14, 1904. The text also notes a new governor and urges Jews to leave the locality, describing the region as a good emigration source.
The quaint adobe palace of the governors in Santa Fe New Mexico is the second oldest city in the United States and has served as seat of government under Spanish Mexican and American regimes for nearly 300 years. It now houses the museum of the New Mexico Historical Society.
Prof Thatcher of Chicago University argues he has found no signatory bull authorizing Henry II to seize Ireland. He claims the British crown lacks legal right to Ireland based on non signing and urges caution about any rapid seizure.
The Italian cabinet resigned after the king disagreed with it on a major issue. The observation notes Americans see such acts as foolish and unhelpful, contrasting with a love of prolonged battles by Latin statesmen.
An edict sanctions a new railroad construction while talks proceed for a further line. Railroads are described as great civilizers, with expectation they will usher in Western ideas and governance, and enable broader enlightenment.
The government has issued a new order that classifies all villages as cities and allows Jews to live in any of them. Previously Jews were prohibited from living in villages and some cities, driving them into urban areas. The change removes rural residency bans and enables broader settlement.
The account argues lynching fails to balance violence as two others were killed during the jail incident. It notes the mob caused three deaths beyond the lynching and questions any deterrent effect.
A conservative estimate puts 1903 wheat production at 740 million bushels, higher than 1902 and prior years, signaling a happy condition for the country. While a 710 million bushel wheat crop would help cheapen bread, corn prospects remain uncertain two to three months ahead due to cold weather and locust damage.
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt will send a message formally opening the Pacific cable to the Philippine islands. He thanks Emperor William for the cordial welcome extended to the U S squadron and outlines new civil service regulations to curb abuses. Secretary Wilson establishes a microscopic laboratory for pure food investigations in Washington.
Reports warn of anarchy in Golaware and Wilmington race tensions as mobs gain sympathy from militia. Business improves countrywide with six month gains and 225 failures in the week ending the 26th. Cornell crews win all events in intercollegiate boats. A Carmel man is accused of killing and shooting himself after a denied marriage. National and American league baseball percentages move in various standings. Shamrock trials in American waters and a tense Wilmington homecoming mark the period. Sermon in Wilmington calls white men demon and blacks urged to self police. Boston hosts 15000 at Mechanics Hall for Christian Science services.
The Department of Agriculture decides to locate the world’s largest tobacco experimental station at Nacogdoches Texas. Other items note a Monon freight wreck near Lafayette Indiana. Chicago union carpenters strike. street violence in Thermond Virginia. and various political legal social events across the country.
In St. Louis all freight handlers employed by the Rock Island Missouri Pacific Santa Fe and Grand Island roads went on a strike.
Russia declines to receive Roosevelt petition on Jewish treatment as czar pardons 79 Finns who dodged 1902 service. Britain defers tariff plans as Chamberlain’s project stalls beyond session. Panama Canal foes lose in Bogota. Kiel yacht race shows US envoy Tower aboard. Alps snowslide kills seven in Zurich. Spain rail crash near Bilbao-Parasoa leaves 40 dead, 60 injured.
A roundup notes 17 murderers awaiting execution in New York state. Peter T of Servia is praised as a wise monarch. A Chicago cereal maker ordered 50 tons of ink for packing. Queen Alexandra revives the bonnet and Britons are swift to accept. American Locomotive Co shows earnings of 52,863,730 for the year ending June 30. Santos-Dumont flies No 9 over Paris then returns intact. Guam reports the first American child born there, a girl, father Paymaster Ryan. Lebaudy’s empire scheme in northwest Africa draws attention of Spain and Britain. Investigations probe short weights and seed fraud charged to congressmen. Rh T Daniel, landholder in Spokane and Cuba, left Glasgow, Kentucky 25 years ago penniless. Maj Fred Muller reports silkworm raising successes in Santa Fe. Samuel R. Cox dies at 82 in his birth home near Bristol. Brown & Vleming accused by Jerome of $1,000,000 dock concessions through Tammany Hall. AALA annual report shows $10,306,400 donated to libraries for year ending May 31.
Washington reports that the president will forward to the Russian government a petition from the Bnai Brith executive council. The move follows initial hesitation over risking a diplomatic break, with signatures from nonofficial leaders to be gathered over about two weeks. Russian authorities express regret and hope the U S will heed the Russian view and offer sympathy.
Albany Georgia June 27 three Negroes Garfield McCoy George McSinney and Wiley were lynched after being taken from Newton Baker County jail in a mob action tied to the killing of OS Ballard. They were hanged a mile from town and riddled with bullets. A second report from Jonesville Texas notes the lynching of Lamb White on the Smithland plantation by a mob. In Topeka Kansas the extra legislative session adjourned with over 50 bills passed including flood bridge repairs and county aid. a relief fund appropriation failed. London June 29 reports Nishin eff police seizing a printed appeal to continue anti Jewish attacks warning southern centers may follow. New York June 26 Elek Ladvygh Hungarian revolutionary leader dies of heart disease. Stites Idaho June 27 Orin Price stage driver killed his two year old child and wounded his wife and Leach at the depot amid jealousy.
King Peter arrived in Belgrade to a joint ceremony with ministers officials judges and military authorities. The Russian minister Teharykoff and Austrian minister Tiere Dumba attended the reception and a guard of honor saluted as the king met cabinet ministers. A procession escorted him to the cathedral and later to the new palace. On June 26 he took the oath of office before the skupshtina and reviewed the troops.
Des Moines Iowa June 25 the Democratic state convention defeated a minority report proposing to reaffirm the 1900 national platform and rejected another minority proposal for government control of railroad rates with federal ownership if control fails. A ticket was nominated led by Governor J B Sullivan and included D B Butler John R Caldwell A R McCook and W S Porter.
An Ohio lawyer famed for charging fees per service and for listening to clients stories earns the Washington Post account. A banker client, repeatedly visiting, is billed ten dollars per hour of the attorney’s time as he listens to tales. The banker pays, remarking on paying for listening to stories.
A summer tourist encounters a bee perched on a blade of grass in a naturalist scene told by a judge. The guide explains the bee is a husking bee and will not work until fall, prompting humorous exchanges about its idle status.
In court a young attorney denies rumors that John Doe, under murder indictment, attempted suicide. The judge remarks the rumor seems confirmed and orders the case to proceed, with Lippincott's noted in the exchange.
A cryptic note suggests the minister who officiated is the groom’s father. The groom allegedly paid a large fee to the pastor, who is quoted as saying the arrangement won’t last, as the couple plans to live with him.
Mrs. Fred Chalker of Dublin Michigan suffered long with back pain and fatigue. After trying many remedies she used Dodd's Kidney Pills and reports full relief after two boxes. She endorses the treatment as a cure for back pain and urges others to consider it.
A mixed page of rail travel promos and quotes from newspapers. Michigan Central offers a Boston N E A Convention souvenir with histories and facsimile cuts. Ticket deals: three trains daily Chicago to California with return options and a joint agency note in Atlanta. Various quotes and ads follow, including medical and consumer product pitches.
A capitalist envoy reports to a town that gas would not be adopted. The reason given is not expense or poverty but social factors. Locals prefer kerosene due to many engaged couples, making gas unpopular despite wealth.
The Santa Fe resumes the Colorado Flyer for the summer season running daily between Kansas City and Denver. It departs Kansas City at 6 55 p m reaching Colorado Springs next forenoon with one night on the road. The train features standard Pullmans plus an observation car library smoking car and chair cars and a through Pullman between Galveston and Colorado Springs. The outlook for Colorado travel is strong with extensive Santa Fe advertising and a new illustrated book “A Colorado Summer” promoting camping hunting and mountain activities.
Bright energetic young men in small towns face distance from commercial hubs. Corporations favor country newcomers with health and clear minds. A dedicated company offers a plan and booklet to help capable, educated men advance, with HAP GOODS in Chicago as contact. Also mentions a St Louis bird’s eye view offer and casual quotes from Detroit Free Press.
Round trip fare to Asheville plus 25 cents for July 22 to 27 via Queen and Crescent Route. Ticket agent for details. A proverb notes that a beggar on horseback rides to the first place to sell the horse.
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