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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
1
The article warns of the dangers when a city loses its public water supply. It argues fire risks rise with winds and thirst leads to polluted water and sanitation problems. It cites typhoid spread via flies from outdoor fecal matter, referencing Spanish American war camps.
A rural community portrait praises farming people and country towns. It contrasts quiet city life with welcoming rural voices and the open hearted trust of villagers despite outsiders’ myths.
The Seismological Society of Japan notes that Chicago’s newer skyscrapers built on bedrock may withstand earthquakes better than older structures. Isolated foundations reduce surface shaking, as deeper soil layers move less than surface strata, similar to billiard balls. Building near cliff edges is warned as risky.
Washington buzzes about a high school student who loves cars after a prankish save during a Latin quiz. His shaky Latin left him at the accusative hic haec hoc with hunc unable to proceed, while a car horn noise in the street offered a comic escape from the test.
Alfred Millard of the United States National Bank in Omaha applies for the city dogcatcher job. He heads the local humane society, is described as a millionaire and a prominent society man, and plans to give his salary to the society to advance its work, aiming to reform dog catching.
Col. Watterson cites Gov. Scott of Kentucky saying that when things are bad they are hard to mend but when they get Goggone bad they mend themselves. He uses history to illustrate the truth of the remark.
A claim is made that the new twenty thousand ton battleship can be completed in time to avoid obsolescence. The statement emphasizes rapid construction and long service prospects for the vessel within naval programs.
Des Moines report says Jack Cheatum a Buxton coal miner was stabbed and seriously wounded by Mrs Charles Lewis in the Whitechapel area. Cheatum at Mercy hospital, Mrs Lewis jailed on assault with intent to murder charge. Police found the razor used hidden in a closet. Lewis admits cutting him claiming self defense.
Des Moines owners of properties used for immoral purposes face indictments as the grand jury probes sentencing under the law. Focused checks around Ninth and Cherry near the public school mark a key area in the inquiry led by Leonard Brown with a second report this week. Some owners are among the city’s wealthiest, and indictments are expected to shock the community. The statute imposes a 300 dollar fine for renting a house for immoral purposes.
Reported distress in Maquokea includes a man’s attempted self harm and disappearance after a failed suicide bid amid domestic troubles since his wife left a week ago. A second sensational item concerns the elopement of John Peters, a married man with a twelve year old son, to Millie Spray, described as of shady reputation, leaving his wife nearly destitute.
A lightning bolt struck the Floyd county schoolhouse tearing ceiling plaster, wrecking rooms and seats, with potential fatalities if the school had been in session. A barn on Mr Spruel Becks farm northeast of the city was struck and burned to the ground.
The Free Methodist church districts of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota hold their annual camp meeting in Plymouth from June 14 to June 24. Rev J W W Kelley and wife will lead the event with plans for a large gathering. Tents will be furnished at a small rental to visitors.
Ed Wagoner George Leonard and Joseph Burns two weeks after escaping jail were recaptured and jailed again in Marshalltown with wrists bound and shackled in steel chains.
In Waterloo a runaway caused injuries to Mrs. and Mr. John Kurtt and a girl named Little Lila Klinger broke a leg. A grocery window was shattered and a mailbox torn from its post as the Krutt team drove to town.
A body found on the Northwestern tracks in Council Bluffs is believed to be Jos Monahan of Lincoln. Investigators think he fell from a train and died at the scene based on papers found nearby.
Fred Lodge an English unmarried herdsman was drowned in the Little Sioux river while attempting to cross on horseback after cattle. The accident occurred near Davenport.
Ames College won the seventeenth Iowa Intercollegiate field and track meet at the state fairgrounds with 48 points followed by Grinnell 38, Normal 22, Iowa 20, Drake 16, and Coe 1. Five state marks fell including high hurdles, low hurdles, mile relay, pole vault, and hammer throw, with noted performances by Henninger Clow Dawson De Haan Jaqua Huff Bunton and Chal mers among others.
Clinton A W Beckel a well known salesman aged about 55 60 died at his Fourth avenue home after self administering twelve morphine pills to relieve his wife’s illness He fell asleep on a sofa and died three hours later The German born resident had worked in clothing and left a wife and two sons
Guy R. Austin, a returned Philippine soldier from Neola Iowa, died at St. Bernard’s hospital after seeking to be sent to the state hospital for inebriates. He had been in the last stages of alcoholism and lost rational function after entering care. In the Philippines he suffered severe wounds from bolos, losing a rib, an arm and a leg, and bearing a facial scar.
William Boroff, a farm hand near Council Bluffs, ate four to five castor beans on Memorial Day. He suffered violent cramps and profuse vomiting. a physician diagnosed castor bean poisoning. The dried beans likely saved his life. his condition remained serious but improving.
Miss Mary Luksan a thirteen year old girl underwent a groundbreaking operation at St Josephs hospital where surgeons removed an abdominal tumor weighing over 30 pounds. The patient has rallied from the shock and is expected to recover.
In Cedar Rapids Anton Kukicek a farm hand died by his own actions with despaidency listed as the cause of death. Police report indicates the incident occurred on the farm premises.
A bomb thrown near the royal coach during the Alfonso Victoria wedding procession injures many and kills sixteen, mostly escort and bystanders. The king and queen escape thanks to an electric wire deflecting the blast. Manuel Morales, the principal suspect, is killed after a confrontation in Torrejon de Ardos.
The Missouri Supreme Court en banc held that the Knights of Pythias is a fraternal society not a regular life insurer. The decision favors Mary Westerman who sued for $5,226.27 for the death of her husband J. P. Westerman, challenging the forfeit of a policy for August 1901 missed payment. Judge Fox wrote the opinion.
A small fire at Maiden Bros department store Sixteenth and Dodge, Omaha Nebraska, caused extensive water damage when the automatic sprinkler flooded all five floors. Stock valued at 650000 dollars suffered about 325000 dollars in damage, insured. Fifteen firemen and a police surgeon narrowly escaped death.
Representative Robert Adams of Philadelphia died at 11:30 AM in an emergency hospital from a self inflicted gunshot wound. A letter to Speaker Cannon explained the debts and lack of resources drove him to abandon his duties, and mentioned his resolve regarding burial without stating intent to kill himself.
Michael Davitt died in Dublin after a long illness at noon on Wednesday in the presence of his eldest son and two daughters. Attending him were close friends including John Dillon.
The Senate committee on privileges and elections votes 7 to 5 that Reed Smoot is not entitled to his seat as a Utah senator. The ruling was announced Friday, signaling continued fight over Smoot's eligibility and the implications for Utah representation.
Ashland Wisconsin reports Isaac Storm eight Clarence Wendt ten and Honas Hegman nine drowned when their boat capsized fifty feet from shore on Chequamegon bay.
A telegram from President A J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad says there is no truth to the rumor that he intends resigning the presidency. The message was received by wireless from the steamer America.
Attorney General Ellis orders Assistant Attorney General Harrison to start ouster proceedings against the Indianapolis Bridge Company for failing to comply with Ohio laws.
Eight leaders of the Cananea arson and strike inciters were executed near Renquillo by rurales under Col. Kosterlitsky. Renewed clashes left five Mexicans dead and 13 injured as 200 Mexican troops arrived to enforce martial law. Americans and foreigners fear for safety as tensions rise between Mexican authorities and miners.
An electric car overturned at Moore's Corner in East Providence early Sunday, killing eleven and injuring many. Motorman W. J. Laucher from Olneyville, unfamiliar with the route, attempted to navigate a sharp curve after passengers urged him to take charge. The car derailed, throwing it 20 feet from the track as weight on the running boards and momentum caused the fatal crash.
The U.S. circuit court in Milwaukee ruled in the Elkins act rebate case finding against the Milwaukee Refrigerator, six railroads, and others while dismissing claims against the Pabst Brewing company. The government alleged Refrigerator Transit received 10 to 12 percent commissions on Pabst beer routed by Refrigerator Transit.
Las Vegas New Mexico United States grand jury returned indictments against the Santa Fe Railway company and the Colorado Fuel and Iron company for granting and receiving rebates on coal shipments.
The month long wage strike by wiremen and electricians of Twin City and Northwestern Telephone companies ended Saturday. The workers had walked out seeking higher pay.
A Thursday fire in the uptown Nashville Tennessee business district on Third avenue started at the Greenfield Talbot furniture company store and threatened multiple business houses.
Sunday saw a packed gathering of Y M C A employed officers from North America in Indianapolis. Fred B. Smith of New York delivered the keynote address before about 5,000 attendees.
In Valparaiso the harbor faced a fearful gale as the Chilean bark Antofagasta was blown ashore. Huge waves broke the vessel into fragments within minutes and five men were drowned.
Oklahoma City court annuls indictments against ex Mayor Winkle and nine council members for alleged misappropriation of public funds. Judge Burwell ruled the charges null.
A tornado swept through the territory Thursday night causing severe damage in Claremore. The Neilson building and the Farmers National Bank building were demolished along with three residences and several smaller structures in the vicinity.
Two tetanus or lockjaw cases were reported to the health department in the last week. Both patients died despite prompt treatment including antitoxin.
The joint convention of coal miners and operators of Illinois adopted the joint scale committee's report without dissent. The agreement remains in effect until March 31, 1908.
Manila report notes the last meeting of the San Francisco relief committee held Friday at government buildings. Subscriptions totaling 17,176 pesos will be sent Monday to the secretary of war.
A Groesbeck Texas resident Mrs W G Bavis testifies to back pain dizziness and kidney irregularity from which she recovered after taking Deans Kidney Pills She reports passing gravel stones and enduring improvement in back strength and overall health with continued use sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The American Spectator recounts John Hay's tactful restraint in blocking an unauthorized private printing of Mark Twain's The Conversation as it was at the Social Fireside in the Time of the Tudors. Gunn proposed a limited edition, Hay warned against moral impropriety yet kept a proof for himself.
In a brief Chicago Tribune snippet a young woman asks Mr Lingerlong for his phone number. He recalls it as 6647 and quickly computes the digits aloud, then hurries off with a gasp and a hat.
A Detroit Free Press snippet captures a courteous streetcar exchange as a polite conductor, new on the job, offers assistance to a lady seeking city hall. The green feathered passenger had asked for the city earlier, prompting a quick search for an alternate building.
Hedzi Wynne replies he will spend the summer where his wife and daughters agree, a joke about avoiding trouble. The Chicago Tribune quotes Ketchum A Cummin in a light exchange about vacation plans.
An elderly ex soldier recounts his long coffee use caused liver congestion and repeated malaria illnesses. He followed a doctor’s advice to quit coffee and switch to Postum, noting rapid health improvement, resumed hard work, and growing preference for Postum with proper preparation. He credits Postum with his recovery and praises it publicly.
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