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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
1
A century of futile polar searches claimed ships and lives while polar theories spark doubt. A Chicago man survives a breast shot due to a roll of bills stopping the bullet. Get rich quick schemes repeat as divorces are not needed to part fools from money.
The district court of Omaha issues an injunction to restrain a woman from talking and predicts a surge of business in this line. The situation could lead to Omaha's population becoming entirely male if the trend continues.
A large group of Tuskegee colored boys greeted Booker T. Washington on his return with the Carnegie gift of 600000 dollars. They saluted him with a spirited yodeling chant of Tuskegee and Carnegie.
Judge Henry C. Caldwell of the United States circuit court for the Eighth Circuit at Little Rock Arkansas, the last surviving Lincoln appointee, has retired after a long service since his appointment in 1864.
City council and legislature reports urge boodlers to band together to shield their business from scrutiny and prevent ruin by those who aim to swell penitentiary populations.
Cuba marks a year of independence with its first president praised as steady and Americanized after long residence in the United States. His balanced leadership aided the new government and its inauguration.
Cod liver oil climbs from 3.50 to five dollars a gallon amid fears it may become unavailable at any price. The author notes that as time passes luxuries fade but are replaced by alternatives in this just-as-good era.
The message notes London weighing Indian servants to solve domestic labor issues, suggesting Britain may face global competition in household help. It reflects on shared human challenges beyond its borders.
An automobile fueled by gasoline exploded and fired burning several houses in New York, injuring multiple people. The event highlights gasoline as a dangerous power source, more perilous than dynamite or gunpowder.
Early reports indicate foreign immigration for the current fiscal year will top all prior records. Through April 30, 620,710 immigrants arrived, compared with 768,992 for any previous year, and the nations least desired by the United States are contributing the most newcomers.
A drive in Richmond Virginia seeks the removal of Patrick Henry’s body from Charlotte County to St John’s churchyard in Richmond and to erect a marble monument. The plan aims to inter Henry beneath St John’s near the spot associated with his liberty or death speech.
The National Sculpture society plans a 700 foot high peace continent to rise on the Hudson once 2 500 000 dollars is raised by private subscription. A model with a 100 foot crowning figure of Victorious Peace has been prepared, though assurances that funds will come and the monument will be fit remain uncertain.
The piece notes Andrew Carnegie as a leading philanthropist with over 85 million dollars donated across more than 500 benefactions. It breaks down the total by 690 thousand for black education, 13.042 million for technical education, and 26.0195 million for general education and research, including the national institution at Washington.
The piece notes A W Machen, former post office free delivery superintendent, indicted on bribe charges of 20000 r. The president returns to Washington after a 14000 mile trip with 265 speeches, greeted by citizens and officials. Cabinet meets at the White House after ten weeks to discuss postal scandals and Russia Jewish massacre.
Exchanges at leading clearing houses totaled 2 050 675 666 for seven days. The week saw 182 business failures in the U S, fires in Maine burned 25 000 000 feet of logs and damaged Patten. At Moundsville Wilford Davis was hanged for the 1902 murder of Elkins chief Tage Martsiller. New England drought caused 70 million in crop losses. Women surpass men in scholarship in several colleges. Baseball league percentiles are listed for the week. Howard Blackburn began a 50 foot dory voyage from Gloucester. William Thompson, pioneer pie wholesaler, died at 75. New York clergymen plan a union to curb divorces.
In Columbus the Ohio Republicans nominated Myron T. Werick of Cleveland for governor and endorsed Roosevelt and Hanna for reelection. The piece notes various national and local events including labor strikes settled in Chicago, a coercive price agreement injunction in Chicago, coal mining accidents in Indiana, a hanging in Portland, river floods harming Illinois farms, a city fire in New Lisbon, and broader political shifts in Virginia and San Francisco.
Fire destroyed the town of Randsburg Col and cloudbursts in Indiana damaged small buildings and flooded areas around Alexandria and Crestes. Near Genoa Neb four men were killed when a handcar was struck by a stock train.
Reports detail the loss of 100 lives when the Arequipa sank in Valparaiso harbor. Venezuelan revolutionists seek U S recognition as belligerents after long fighting Casero. Mass murder follows Turkish village burnings by Bashi Bazouks. Chinese famine affects over a million natives. An execution in Mexico marks continued unrest. Tornadoes strike the Philippines with shipwrecks. Austrian emigration to the U S rises. Maritime disaster near Marseilles claims 100 plus lives.
The Great River flood devastates St Louis and nearby towns with cities under water and tens of thousands displaced. At least twenty deaths reported with widespread property loss, and recovery efforts focus on rescue along the levees and in Madison Granite City and East St. Louis.
Topeka Kansas reports flood damage statewide, with the sum of 12 220 000 in losses across 26 cities and towns. Principal damages include North Topeka 250 000 Saline 200 000 Manhattan 50 000 Junction City 100 000 Hutchinson 100 000 Emporia 65 000 Lincoln Center 0 000 and other towns. crops may lose at least 5 000 000. Many farmers face hardship due to late season and soil damage, with little profit possible this year.
Minor items note seven French nuns exiled from France have set up no residence in St Louis. Other notes cover passions of the world's fault company allocating 250000 for livestock prizes, a settled Philadelphia carpenters strike, and King Edward and Queen Alexandra to visit Dublin on July 21.
The W. D. Byron & Sons tannery in Williamsport Maryland was struck by lightning late Sunday night and destroyed with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars and 150000 dollars insured. About two hundred workers are left jobless pending rebuilding. Also noted are fires in St Clair Michigan and a collision near Charlotte North Carolina with several injuries. The Vatican announced Rev. J J Harty of St Louis named archbishop of Manila.
Topeka Kansas signals a likely two week special session to allocate funds for flood damage. Governors opponents fear a broad relief appropriation while favors seek bridge repairs and seed for Kaw valley farmers to avert crop loss. Thirteen Kansas City river bridges were washed out and Shawnee county also suffered damage.
Fraser Iowa June 9 five men died when a small boat carrying Fraser coal mine workers capsized in the Des Moines river. Victims identified as Thomas Coleman Andrew Marchona Steve Carmadine Carria Megalla and Nicholas Grometine all disappeared after the accident and had not been recovered. Coleman attempted to swim to shore but vanished. All but Coleman were Italian workers from the Fraser mines.
Reports show the flood disaster in South Carolina claiming more lives with sixty people reported missing. Clifton and Pacolet mills face up to 3 million dollars in losses, officials warn of further property damage statewide. London honors architect Charles F. McKim for White House remodel with royal medal. dinner at Royal Institute of British Architects follows a formal presentation.
A fragment from a Harper's Lampoon style page notes a mother criticizing Margaret for her theater plans with Mr. Jones while Margaret defends her social stance. The piece also advertises Katy publications and Allen's Foot-Ease with a brief literary quip from Goldsmith.
Notice offers a round trip fare for Asheville with a 25 cent surcharge for travel July 22 to 27. Tickets may be obtained from a ticket agent. The Chicago Journal quotes a reflective line about blame.
A collection of promotional lines and endorsements from turn of the century ads. Includes claims for cures like Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Piso's Cure, plus miscellaneous quotes and brand mentions such as Kean Kool stoves and June Tint Butter Color. References cities like Chicago Minneapolis and New York.
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