13 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
1
A column of humorous observations and fleeting notes on public figures events and social trends. Jokes about women in leadership New York hops airship racing and quirks of wealth happiness and homes. Brief references touch Henry James naval submarines and Greek emigration trends.
The text notes the British barmaids plan to storm the house of commons to protect their interests. It remarks on likely weak opposition compared with suffragettes and mentions a revised model of Mauser rifles, speculating on the inventor’s wartime regrets and St Paul’s church silence.
Stead could secure peace by persuading American youth to raise one million dollars, a method cheaper than traditional war. A city becomes cleaner with a bid to read Please help us to keep the city clean on waste barrels, prompting readers to pick up litter. An Indiana woman's remark about a cigar at St Louis Union station contrasts with chewing gum, noting she looks better with a cigar.
The United States has kept house for Cuba during its sick mistress period and now Cuba must cover occupation expenses. Officials estimate the bill at two to three million dollars and plan a careful collection approach due to Cuba’s limited means.
The article urges a preacher in Wonder, Nevada to leave the town for a fighting role. It mocks a former minister who preached shaved, haircuts and crops while mixing religious talk with boxing bravado. It also notes a Cleveland woman’s view that women cannot equal men while dressed in fine clothes.
The article notes W. T. Stead avoids heavy epigrams preferring more expansive prose. It comments on his reputation as a prodigious writer and editor, suggesting epigrams alone do not suit his format or editor’s needs.
Harry Orchard confesses to a chain of killings and bombing plots aimed at revenge and political targets. Victims include Fred Bradley in San Francisco, Sherman Bell in Denver, Justice Gabbert, Gov. Peabody, and others tied to mining, strikes, and eight hour laws.
Haywood and allies plotted violent acts including blowing up mines and a depot to kill or intimidate soldiers and Governor Peabody. Payments totaled $700, with plans to assassinate Peabody and target Cripple Creek. the Independence depot explosion killed twelve to fourteen people.
Alfred Horsley alias Harry Orchard took the stand in Boise as a key witness against William Haywood, detailing a chain of brutal acts tied to the Western Federation of Miners. He confessed to mine bombings, train plots, killings, and an assassination with plans to kill Gov. Steunenberg, outlining payments and leadership involvement, while also recounting frauds and bigamy in personal life.
Minneapolis man George Kadelbach brother-in-law of Cathrine McCart writes a confession to Henry Clasen mailed from Delano stating he killed Mrs McCart and planned suicide. Police doubt the note as a ruse while searchers chase leads near Long Lake Minnesota.
The contract for the new South Dakota state capitol was let on Wednesday to O H Olsen of Stillwater Minnesota for 528652. The building will be constructed of granite and limestone.
At John Montgomery's farm in Trucksville Pennsylvania a pie baked with arsenic fatally poisoned Joseph Brown a hired man and sickened several others including Mrs Kelly and her two children plus three visiting children with one Kelly child near death and others seriously ill.
Eleven yachts left the Brooklyn Yacht Club anchorage in Gravesend Bay on Wednesday bound for a 600 mile Bermuda race.
Washington reports the civil service commission now bars all classified workers from active political campaigning via an executive order. The rule allows voting and private opinions but prohibits involvement in campaign management or activities.
Philip W Kamien a paying teller at Capitol National Bank of St Paul was arrested in Seattle on Wednesday officials say he defrauded the bank of ten thousand dollars.
Three men Fred Hatting John Frazee and Austin Stockton were killed when a derailed railcar carrying hot oil and gasoline ignited near Reddick Illinois. Ten others injured as flames and a massive blast shattered windows and demolished chimneys for miles.
Emma Leahy owner of the Leahy hotel in Brownsville Texas testified to the senate military affairs committee that she could identify a former black soldier among a group of 16 khaki uniforms firing at Cowan alley. She described one mulatto man with facial spots and tallied him with Company C. soldiers.
Judge Artman declared George Rhodius of Indianapolis insane and appointed James M. Berryhill as guardian. Rhodius owns Indianapolis real estate valued at 800000 dollars. He married Elma Dare in Louisville on January 21. Dare was accused of kidnapping Rhodius.
A new bull terrier arrived at the White House as a gift to President Roosevelt to uphold the canine championship once held by Pete. The dog was sent by S. M. Smith of Celina Ohio.
William Curtis, a wealthy cattleman, was killed early Wednesday on his Oklahoma farm in the Osage Nation, about 35 miles from Coffeyville. The victim died after a quarrel with a young farm hand named Shabler.
Springfield Ill. A jury in the United States district court found the Wabash road guilty on 15 counts alleging violation of the interstate commerce law for failing to equip freight cars with safety appliances.
Gov. Harris granted a respite until June 21 to James Cornelius, the Canton wife murderer, postponing his scheduled electric chair execution set for Thursday night in Columbus Ohio.
Jean Loupy testified in the Schmitz trial that Abe Ruef offered legal defense for Delmonico’s and related licenses at a yearly fee, first at 7 060 dollars in currency for two years, then 5 000 dollars yearly after discussions with Priet. Pro trenching restaurant owners from Pup and Delmonico’s participated in the alleged arrangement.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the circuit court ruling in Cleveland against William Reynolds, affirming the validity of the streetcar franchises on Erie and Central Avenues. The decision eliminates low fare assertions and supports the Consolidated Railways company.
Report of renewed riot and killings in Lodz Russian Poland since June 2. Eleven dead including two mill owners and 37 wounded. Workmen form a vigilante group executing suspected enemies at night, with bodies left as warning.
Clarence McKenzie of New York president of the Standard Brake company was killed instantly in a crash with an electric car in Albany. W H Mosher a bicycle policeman from New York City and W H Swan of New Britain Conn were injured.
In Kankakee Illinois an investigation blames the Chicago and Southern railway for a car explosion. The incident involved individuals from Reddick and nearby areas and prompted a formal inquiry into rail operations.
Washington reports that the president has announced the appointment of an official to the Internal Revenue Service in Tralee Os. The move aims to reorganize tax administration and enhance collection of revenues.
Miss Julia Magruder Dyinignace of Richmond Virginia, noted novelist, suffered a slight setback Wednesday but doctors say her condition is hopeless and she may die at any moment due to a disease of the glands.
City leader Mayor Sherbusht er rejects a $1000 weekly stage offer and plans to continue with the current arrangements. The terse decision signals ongoing plans for the show despite competing bids.
Washington reports Viscount Tani and Japanese opposition leaders warn diplomacy may fail over the San Francisco anti Japanese violence. Aoki the ambassador and anti administration progressives plot to recall Tokyo's envoy and seek apology and indemnity for Japanese subjects.
In Granite Falls Minnesota John Puepura an aeronaut from Utica New York died Saturday after drowning in the Minnesota River. He ascended in ropes of his parachute and became entangled as the wind shifted and the lines pulled him under.
Ambassador Creel delivered Diaz invitation to Secretary Root. Root accepted and plans to visit Mexico in the latter part of the summer as the guest of the Mexican republic.
Los Angeles based W S Rosenberger died Saturday while bathing at Bimini baths. Officials say death not from drowning and cite unspecified illness. pockets contained papers showing home in South Hatfield Pennsylvania.
Two killed and 20 injured in a street car crash in Hagle Rock valley late Sunday afternoon. Authorities investigate cause and identify victims and wounded.
A Saturday night blaze on Bryant street consumed property valued at $200,000. It destroyed the Franklin grammar school the Yosemite flour mills a lodging house and wholesale buildings of the Customs Seed Company and the San Francisco Paste Company.
James Black of St. Louis, president of the James Black Masonry and Construction Co., died here Sunday at age 75. He was a prominent local businessman and civic figure.
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