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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
President Roosevelt proclaims full amnesty and civil control in the Philippines with exceptions for serious crimes, and honors the U S Army for its Cuban and Philippine campaigns. Root’s communications praise the troops for discipline, sanitation, and governance amid insurgencies and jungle warfare.
In a presidential address transmitted via Secretary Root, the President applauds the Army’s achievements in Cuba and the Philippines, highlighting its conduct and contributions during ongoing campaigns and reforms.
President Theodore Roosevelt addressed a 500000-strong crowd in Schenley Park Pittsburg praising the army's efforts in Cuba and the Philippines and announcing a policy of strict enforcement against industrial combines. Attendees came from Pittsburg Allegheny and nearby industrial towns within a hundred miles.
Six hundred cattle stampeded up the Armour viaduct at the stock yards on Thursday. More than 20 were killed and cow puncher Joseph Quinn was slightly hurt. The distillery cattle were fattened on liquor mill refuse. A closed gate caused the tragedy as 21 animals lay in a heap, some impaled on horns and others with broken necks.
Springfield July 4 Governor Yates asked P H O Donnell of Chicago public administrator of Cook county to resign after recent conviction for jury bribing and a $2000 fine. O Donnell was appointed in 1897 by Gov Tanner and reappointed by Gov Yates after his first term expired.
The Kansas Socialist state convention at Emporia adopted a platform and nominated a full state ticket. A S McAllister of Herington was named governor and John M Parr of Topeka a house painter and decorator was chosen lieutenant governor.
Organized iron molders in New York and nearby areas report a peaceful victory after arbitration between the union and the National Foundrymen's Association. Two thousand two hundred workers won the nine-hour day through the proceedings.
Special correspondence reports Commander C C Morton of the soldiers home opposing the post canteen. He argues it would tempt habitual drinkers, undermine restraint, and harm sober members, noting about seven percent drink regularly around pension time. He cites libraries and gyms as better measures for temperance and welfare.
Special correspondence reports Des Moines telephone girls striking for a wage increase from 80 cents to one dollar per day. The companies would grant but refuse to recognize the union allied with Des Moines trades and labor assembly. Threats of retaliation by electrical workers loom, warning a state wide toll line disruption if they strike. Managers fear union recognition would spread to all exchanges nationwide.
Daniel Sullivan, pioneer fruit dealer, and his wife died within ten days of each other after nearly a half century together. Friends insist the governor of sorrow caused his death, though physicians may offer other explanations.
Judge Wilkinson in Des Moines sentenced Samoan to thirty years in the penitentiary for the murder of George Linn in White Chapel. The crime occurred on the night of June 9. Joan was arrested the same night, jailed, and indicted days later by a grand jury in special session.
The executive council approves a 28000 appropriation from the providential contingent fund for the school for the deaf at Council Bluffs. The money funds temporary buildings and first rate equipment, to be ready by October 1 for the open ing of the school.
Preparations are underway for the state regatta at Clear Lake on July 22 and 23. Boats from Council Bluffs Ottumwa Davenport Sioux City and Burlington will compete on smooth water if weather allows.
Dr. Charles Rollin Keyes of Des Moines accepts the presidency of the College of Mines of New Mexico at Socorro. He will assume the post late in August and brings a extensive background in geology, state surveys, and mining education including work as Missouri state geologist and author of practical geology handbooks.
Reverend William Golding of Blockton marked his eighty fifth year with a sermon from John three six, the text he used when ordained sixty two years ago. Born in Hamilton county Ohio in 1817 he moved to Shelby Indiana at ten and converted at twenty one in a Methodist camp meeting. He was ordained by the Madison Baptist association in fourteen forty and served as pastor, then ten years as a missionary witnessing over three thousand converts while personally baptizing more than twenty five hundred. He later returned to pastoring across thirteen states, organized the Brockton Baptist church thirty years ago, and also served at Bedford Taylor county while remaining active well beyond his years surrounded by descendants through five generations.
A dynamite charge exploded beneath the Wamilton Drug Company owned by J. H. W. Williams in Hamilton at about 3 am. The blast shattered the glass front, damaged show cases, and caused estimated losses of 100 to 150 dollars. Local residents express strong indignation and fear to identify the assailants as no one assists due to fear or reluctance. Williams, a longtime Eddyville resident, is described as peaceful and loyal. motive remains a mystery to the community.
Superintendent Voldeng at the state hospital in Cherokee says inmates cannot be housed there by August 1 due to contractor delays in completing hospital equipment. The move had been planned for July 1 by the state board of control after work began April 1.
A sailboat carrying seven young ladies returning from camp capsized in eight feet of water near Storm Lake. They were rescued by onlookers in boats, a miraculous save attributed to an inexperienced boy who was sent to ferry them. The piece notes rising immigration and officials returning many deemed undesirable.
The body of Lord Pauncefote, former British ambassador to Washington, will be interred at Stoke near Newark in Nottinghamshire instead of Preston. Stoke, seat of Sir Henry Bromley, is chosen because Bromley connections exist and Preston burying grounds are closed, with transport planned via the United States cruiser Brooklyn to an English port.
Judge Tlook ruled against Christie Grand and Stock Co in a suit brought by the Chicago Board of Trade to enjoin use of its quotations. The decision holds against the bucket shop on most points, with an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court planned. The CTA claimed proprietary rights in quotations and sought to charge cross state grain speculators. Christie argued CTA was a bucket shop with no standing and that quotations were public property. The suit sought a temporary injunction.
Indianapolis July 8 Senator Albert J Beveridge in Indianapolis dismissed a Chicago paper dispatch predicting Roosevelt’s acclamation and a Western running mate. He said he will under no circumstances be a vice presidential candidate in 1904 and is content with his Senate work. He has heard his name pop up before but reiterates no plans to run.
Four boys on the Illinois river in a row boat encountered disaster when Frank Case and Frank Cannon fought over a capsize. Case drowned with Cannon, who could not swim, clinging to him. They were recovered hours later with Cannon still around Case.
In Omaha on the Missouri river bridge west approach a cave-in destroyed three passenger tracks about 400 feet long and blocked the Union station entrance from the east for a day. Authorities say an old artesian well, worsened by heavy rains, caused the collapse. Trains used a roundabout route. 200 workers will build a cutoff promptly. No trains were on the affected tracks at the time.
In Offerman Georgia a severe thunderstorm struck a two section wire project of the Southern Bell Telephone. Three white workers were killed and one injured in one area while two black workers were killed and another injured in the nearby section.
The Bishop Cecil Wilson captained a Portsmouth clergy cricket eleven beating Royal Marine officers 122 runs with 18 by the bishop. In the Philippines DeArmond printed photos with the mark Made by the firm of David A. DeArmond & Son. Mercer bet a subordinate on a chief's resignation and the chief signed his own desk return, winning the cigars.
Minneapolis delegates address methods of education with international relations. Indian section debates assimilation and farming education. Dr. W. R. Minner of Chicago praises Anglo American educational progress and philanthropy. Indian leaders urge careful, agriculture focused schooling and caution against overburdening Indian youth.
A man jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday afternoon and died by his own action. A tug threw a rope, but he refused it and sank. The body was not recovered. Before leaping he rode a wagon, set a black derby hat marked South Norwalk Conn beside four one dollar bills, and disappeared from view.
A Chicago and eastern capital syndicate has secured options along Joliet's drainage channel securing riparian rights for a new waterpower plant. A 21 foot fall between dams will support a 12 000 horsepower facility. The project pledges to spur new industries in Joliet this summer.
Julius Lehmann, ex member of the house of delegates, was sentenced Monday to two years in the state penitentiary after conviction for perjury linked to franchise bribery cases. A motion for new trial was denied by Judge Ryan. Lehmann’s attorney posted $10,000 bond.
The article offers simple beauty and health tips focusing on eyelashes, brows, teeth, gums, and breath. It links health to charm, advising castor oil for lashes, camel hair brush for arched brows, salt as a dentifrice, and twice daily salt water mouthwash. It also describes cucumber masks and a cucumber cream with almond oil spermaceti white wax and cucumber juice.
Rome July 4. Judge Taft proposes a framework to settle Philippine friar property and church disputes. Five arbitrators decide land price for Dominican and Augustinian lands. payments in Mexican dollars over 18 months. All friars to withdraw within two years, with limited continued presence for schools. The Vatican and Rampolla urged acceptance of the contract terms amid anti-American paper activity by orders.
Reports from Chicago and across the nation tally 21 fatalities and 2,172 injuries from gunpowder accidents on July 4. Chicago saw three deaths and 111 injuries, with fire losses over 80 thousand dollars. Indirect celebrations drew thousands to Independence Fountain unveiling. other cities reported large gatherings and regal receptions abroad.
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