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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
A collection of quips and observations on milk in bottles clean cities tipping foes and hats the fate of a Brooklyn waiter a Detroit woman and Mme Anna Gould. It notes hotel rent disputes in New York and jokes about free lunch at saloons. Also mentions the Hope diamond and political jests about Russia Japan and military height rules.
The report notes France sells automobiles in Great Britain worth about a hundred times more than England sells motor cars in France, challenging John Bull's self image.
The health department warns that the common housefly carries diseases in its grip, prying into private matters and exposing hidden health risks despite its innocent appearance.
Report from Berlin states the German emperor plans a raise in his own salary following increases for Prussian ministers. The move reflects concern over the rising cost of living and shows the emperor has human concerns after all.
The piece weighs whether Edward should grant William Waldorf Astor a peerage despite U S offense fears. It argues England would gain sympathy by honoring Astor and suggests the mother country needs public support.
Six state legislatures petition Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment allowing direct election of U S senators by the people. A two thirds majority of states is required for Congress to convene such a convention.
A New England grain elevator needed fresh boilers and instead of halting work a railroad locomotive was run alongside the building and connected to the engine inside. The boiler was replaced while the line kept moving and no employee lost a day of work.
Admiral Evans' fleet reportedly beats its former records by wide margins during secret target practice at Magdalena Bay. An officer promised the world will be astounded when details emerge, while the public feels pride in the progress.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa spoke on an English synonyms study, saying the employers liability bill would supersede state laws rather than annul them. Senator Bacon challenged the distinction, calling it a distinction without a difference, amid laughter.
A Western woman asked Illinois club members whether man was created first and woman last, suggesting a significant order in creation. The discussion invokes Burns and Nature, noting the idea that Nature’s craft produced the female after the male and that women were formed as part of her artistic work.
Rear Admiral Sebree and officers narrowly escaped as a steam pipe in the Tennessee’s starboard engine exploded during a speed trial off Point Runnenene California. Four men died instantly and ten were injured as scalding steam, coal dust, and debris swept the engine room.
Maj Alfred Dreyfus was shot in the forearm by Louis Antheline Gregori during the Pantheon funeral rites for Emile Zola. Gregori said the attack aimed to protest army participation and Zola rehabilitation, not to kill. The Pantheon ceremony saw limited foreign ambassador presence amid a Parisian political mood.
In New York, Charles T. Muir, a paying teller at the Corn Exchange Bank on Forty-second Street, shot himself after confessing a ledger shortage of 9068 dollars while awaiting a deposit ticket. He died at the hospital within an hour. Vice-President Frew confirmed the deficit.
The Republican national committee without roll calls decided the Alabama and Arkansas contests in Taft’s favor. All 24 contested seats will back Secretary Taft, with the committee showing a sweeping, divisionless victory.
The City of Cleveland, a 444 foot steamer on the Detroit and Cleveland line, departed Detroit on its inaugural trip amid whistles and cannon salutes. It carried 500 Detroit board of commerce members on a four day excursion to Sault Ste. Marie aboard the largest new water passenger craft.
Creston Iowa reports the death of Daniel Ritchey aged 90 in Corning. A Black Hawk war veteran he ran a hotel in Adams County in 1855 and hosted John Brown and Jim Lane as they moved enslaved people north to Canada. He was a longtime Mason and may have been the state's oldest at death.
Two bubonic plague cases in Trinidad Port of Spain proved fatal. No new cases have been reported. Precautions are in place to prevent a recurrence of the disease.
Stacy Matlock chief of the Pawnee tribe and Blanche Bill a Pawnee girl will marry in Carlisle Pennsylvania where she attends the government school.
William Dempsey the Montana rancher shot during the Montana and Great Northern train robbery last Saturday night died Thursday morning from his injuries.
Mae O'Reilly named by Julius G Truelson Jr in a Texas confession is alive in Laporte Indiana near Gunness farm claim. Authorities say the confession is false and O'Reilly remains unharmed in the village.
Emergency measures by the East side school board committee respond to reports of hunger among hundreds of pupils. They plan to open two kitchens on the lower East Side to provide meals, following a conference held Wednesday.
A fatal collision near Brunswick Germany on Friday killed Lieutenant Commander Assmann and First Lieutenant Johannes Fritzsche. First Lieutenant Elmanhorst and the chauffeur named Hicke were severely injured.
Austin resident James Flood, real name of the shooter identified as James Montague, killed A. P. Camden of Chicago in St. Paul. Flood recently lived in Austin with parents now in Lyle, nine miles from Austin.
Robbers cracked the safe of the Bank of Fairland at Fairland Oklahoma on Thursday and obtained 10000. The robbery was committed by three men.
New Brunswick New Jersey Bishop Edward Wilson of the Reformed Episcopal church died Wednesday in Metuchen He was born in Liverpool England in 1820 and came to America in 1840
La Crosse plumbers strike pushes every local firm to an open shop and to refuse further contracts with the union.
White House confirms Roosevelt and son Kermit will sail from New York to Cairo in April 1909 for a yearlong African hunting expedition. The president aims to return with specimens of all big game species from the continent. Family stays at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay during the absence.
New York customs authorities win a 60 percent duty on a $340000 Paris pearl necklace imported by Mrs William B Leeds. The pearls were separated and shipped as gems under a 10 percent rate, but were assessed as a necklace cargo, leading to the higher levy. Judge Lacombe upheld the 60 percent duty in United States court.
President Roosevelt had a near miss while riding in Rock Creek park. His horse reared and fell backward into a creek but he was uninjured and resumed his ride.
A prosperity convention by the Commercial Traveler's Interstate Congress will be held in New York August 14 and 15 under the auspices of the Travelers' Protective Association and the United Commercial Travelers.
Logan county officials travel to California where a convict in the state prison reportedly confessed to the 1897 double murder of David Detrick and his wife in Bellefontaine. The bodies were found by a daughter on August 11 1897. the couple’s home had been robbed and an axe used.
A sealed box car from Galveston containing 16 half starved Chinese was opened in the Southern Pacific yards in San Francisco. The victims had little water and a few crackers after a ten day journey and 48 hours in the yards. One man bore a certificate admitting him to the country. the others were turned over to immigration officials.
Eight persons were killed and many injured in a head on collision of two special cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis electric railroad near Camp Parole just before eight o clock Friday night. The crash stemmed from orders confusion amid extra cars for Naval Academy festivities. One car carried Baltimore bound passengers. the other headed to Washington with few riders. Aid rushed from Annapolis and General Traffic Manager William E Slaughter sustained serious injuries.
Oklahoma City Sheriff George W. Garrison was killed in a gun battle three miles east of Hitchcock at seven pm Friday. An unknown deputy was wounded and a negro was shot. The incident followed an attempt to arrest Alf Hunter alias James Kingsbury, alleged killer of Susie Pride in Oklahoma City on May 19.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad found guilty on two charges of violating the 28 hour law in U S district court. The company was fined 100 dollars and costs on each of three counts for keeping live stock in cars beyond allowed time and failing to provide rest, feed and water.
King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria travel from London to Reval to visit the Russian emperor. A large royal suite accompanies the party. They reach Port Victoria, board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, which sails at four Saturday morning.
Col William Crawford Gorgas A B M D Se D head of the canal zone sanitary service and Isthmian Canal Commission was chosen president of the American Medical Association at the final delegates meeting in Chicago.
Three packing companies and one railroad, convicted in 1906 of rebating, paid a total fine of 61,000 dollars plus costs to the United States court clerk on Friday in Kansas City Missouri.
Des Moines Indiana Mrs W Van Werden wife of Dr W Van Werden prominent physician died Friday from blood poisoning caused by stepping on a tack.
Mlle Feodorovna, age 25, who attempted to assassinate Governor Gen Bibikoff on May 6, was executed by hanging this Wednesday in Voronezh. Local authorities condemned the act as a tragic political crime.
The isthmian canal commission member and manager of the department of labor water and subsistence Jackson Smith submitted his resignation, effective Wednesday.
A tornado struck Charles City Iowa killing W R Beck a child and injuring others while destroying about 200 residences and barns. The storm left downed wires and a wide path ten miles long and three miles southeast of town.
William Emory Quinby longtime Detroit Free Press editor and former U S minister to the Netherlands died Sunday at Grace hospital after a three month illness that began in 1905 following his wife’s death. He was 73 and survived by six children Theodore B Quinby Harry W Quinby Herbert M Quinby Mrs J W Beals Jr of South Weymouth Mass Mrs Florence de Funiak of Birmingham Ala and Mrs Evelyn Stamp of Cleveland.
Dr. Joseph Pospisiel an employee of the pension office in Washington fired about 50 shots while insane after barricading for six hours. Believing he was under murder attempt he shot at pedestrians and neighbor homes then killed himself as police approached. He came to Washington from Wisconsin about 18 years ago and has relatives there.
Six miners are killed and eight others in danger from foul air at the Gold King mine near Gladstone, six miles from Silverton Colorado. Twenty five to thirty more are confined to home due to illness from exposure.
Peter White of Marquette a renowned pioneer in iron and copper development in the upper peninsula of Michigan died suddenly in Detroit most likely from heart disease. He was a leading figure in state industry and widely known.
President Amador of Panama wired via Arias secretary of foreign affairs to deny newspaper reports that Minister Squiers is persona non grata.
Venona owned by George B. Bliss of Boston sails with starboard rail awash and three lower sails in a 20 knot breeze to finish at 3 34 Sunday afternoon. The vessel claims victory in class C in the Marblehead to Hamilton race begun shortly after 1 a m last Wednesday. The Venona is the smallest boat in the fleet and Capt Bliss and crew express delight at the win.
The dead body of nine year old Anna Luchinski, daughter of Michael Luchinski, a Polish miner of Standard, Pa., was found in a box car on the Coke Plane switch in Mount Pleasant. She apparently was choked to death after being assaulted.
New Haven, Conn. Yale senior George F. Cattlin of Yale College was drowned when his canoe overturned Sunday on local waters.
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