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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
3
A concise roundup presents the week’s notable events across the nation. From Washington and the East to the West and South, readers receive a brisk panorama of political, social, and economic developments shaping the union.
Herr Most advises anarchists to uphold the flag and constitution of the United States and avoid violence, suggesting the millennium is near as a hopeful outcome.
A Philadelphia woman operates an unlicensed still to earn money for her two sons education. While her motive is commendable, the method reflects improper spirit and legality concerns.
Washington officials decide to pay Indians every dollar owed, arguing the move is honest and will hasten funds returning to white control.
The Kansas City Journal notes droughty Kansas withdrawals as the state’s river bottoms become richer than ever and hints gloom will end within a week. The piece portrays optimism amid drying conditions and rising river wealth.
A commentator notes about 12,000,000 bottles of champagne shipped from France last year and contrasts this with national pride. The piece reflects on wartime injuries and questions whether suffering is fairly distributed among the people in the aftermath.
A gunpowder and dynamite company has been organized with capital of 50 million dollars. The creation of the firm is presented as a sign of confidence in future money and prompts discussion on explosive economics.
The article calls Victor Emmanuel to be the most literary monarch in Europe noting his fluency in English French and German and his reading acquaintance with Russian. He dedicates at least three hours daily to studying current literature in his study.
The famous Ferris wheel, a novel feature at the Chicago exposition, ended its enterprise as unprofitable after sale. It cost 562000 dollars, carried 300000 dollars in bonds and 100000 in other claims, and sold for 1800 dollars, only slightly above junk value.
The big railroads are building extensive terminals in key cities. Washington will gain a vast terminal, New York will see Grand Central expanded to a magnificence worthy of a great transportation hub, and the Pennsylvania Railroad will construct a millions dollar station in New York.
One crop at least is not a failure and it is going to be bigger than ever this year. Young gentlemen from educational institutions will receive various degrees as reward and recognition of years of study. All accounts agree graduates will surpass those of any preceding year.
The Atlanta Constitution reports a city gentleman possesses Edwin Booths letter to President Johnson asking for the body of John Wilkes Booth. The letter bears Johnsons autograph memorandum noting the order to grant the request and its execution under instructions that satisfied the undertaker and those who knew Wilkes Booth well, confirming the remains were correct and buried.
The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, completes its first year of the second century. Founded on Washington’s recommendation and an 1802 act of Congress, the academy stands as one of the world’s oldest military schools, educating for peace as well as war.
On Admiral Dewey's recommendation the navy boards adopts a wartime coast defense scheme. The United States coastline is divided into thirteen districts each with its own commandant under a single head. Five new Pacific coaling stations are planned. Manila hero gains his due.
United States officials discuss oleomargarine production cutbacks due to tax and labeling rules. Judge Grogseup backs a government trustee for large corporations. The Wishineff massacres may go unacted upon by Washington. Cassini voices pro Jewish stance. Panama canal route secured, Colombian congress warned. James R Garfield alternates in civil service post as Alvord Cooley of New York appointed.
New York Judge Lacombe refused to compel coal road managers to testify about alleged discrimination against independent dealers and blocked orders to produce price contracts. Bradstreet reports record iron production with firm prices and a quiet tone in other trades. May railroad earnings rose 12 percent from 1902. Baseball league percentages show New York leading the National League at .708 and Boston at .304. Lipton’s Shamrock II arrives in New York as America’s Cup challenge. American League week ending the 14th lists Boston 0.622 and New York 0.452 among others. Over 8,500 Pennsyl vania railroad workers seek an eight hour day.
Annual session of the supreme lodge A O U W in St Paul elected officers led by William H.T. Miller of St Louis as supreme workman with Webb McNall replaced. M. W. Sackett of Pennsylvania named supreme recorder for the thirty first time. Conspiracy ruling hit Northern Illinois Soft Coal association and Retail Coal Dealers' Association of Illinois and Wisconsin with heavy fines. Water flood relief extended as 12 Clifton Arizona bodies recovered and Kansas City Kansas seeks aid. Kansas flood relief urged anew.
Judge Holdom fines 16 workers for violating an injunction in Chicago and declares that any contract signed under compulsion constitutes slavery, underscoring the legal stance against forced labor.
Conspirators killed King Alexander and Queen Draga after surrounding the palace. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was proclaimed ruler, pledging reforms and press freedom. Provisional ministry controls the army as talk of a republic emerges. In Cebu province bandits raid towns as Santos-Dumont flies to Longchamp.
A cloudburst near Heppner Oregon destroyed the village and a wall of water 20 feet high swept the gulch leaving 500 likely dead. East St. Louis flood retreating. Roosevelt overseeing post office investigation as fires threaten Michigan. Authorities report 73,250 railway accident casualties with 8,588 deaths and 64,662 injuries.
Harry Vardon wins the open golf world championship at Prestwick Scotland. China authorizes a Shanghai Nankin railroad by a British and Chinese company. The National Prison Association of the United States sets its next congress in Louisville from October 3 to 8. New Haven bids fair to be hatless due to Yale fashion. Hundreds of students sue to go hatless. Jessie Morrison begins a 25 year term for murder at Lansing Kansas state penitentiary. A statue of Joseph Madersperger unveiled in Kufstein Austria. The Anaconda paper sold by J H Bronson of New Haven to C F Knox of Johnstown for 10000 dollars. The Evangelical Lutheran general synod plans to raise 1 million dollars in five years for education. Rev George C Lormer of New York declines a Gogton offer with 20000 salary. M W Sacket reports 1902 membership 451510 in Ancient Order of United Workmen. London’s lord mayor, a Jew, hears assurances no repeat of the Wishined massacre in Russia. A New York banker notes stock declines of over a million dollars with little market impact. Prof W T W H Hart of Howard University calls education the path to solving the negro problem.
Chicago June 13. Members of the Retail Coal Dealers Association of Illinois and Wisconsin and of the Northern Illinois Soft Coal Dealers Association were found guilty by Judge Norton. Eighteen defendants in each association were fined 500 dollars each. nine officials were fined 100 dollars. An appeal was filed.
General Alexander McDowell McCook U S Army retired died at 6 00 am Friday at his daughter Mrs Charles Craighead home on West Monument avenue Dayton following a third stroke. He had arrived from Washington recently and had endured two prior strokes with expected recovery before Friday’s fatal event.
The Bessemer Savings Bank and the Bank of Commerce at Bessemer Alabama suspended business on Thursday due to a shortage and flight of T J Cornwell president of the savings bank. George I Stevenson and Thamag QO Smith were named receivers. Savings bank liabilities total 235000 with 230000 in deposits and 35000 assets. Bank of Commerce liabilities 43000 and assets 67000.
Arthur Lyons, wanted for killing his father's wife, eluded a several hundred strong posse for days in Shoals County Indiana. He shot himself in the heart at 4:30 PM Tuesday on George Swayzee’s farm near John Goldsberry’s home, ending the pursuit.
Prosecutor reports Mrs Mary McKnight confessed to poisoning her brother John Murphy his wife and their baby in Kalkaska Michigan. She allegedly administered strychnine to baby Murphy Gertrude Murphy and John Murphy, the involved parties.
Lansing Michigan June 11 both houses closed their sessions shortly after noon. The senate before ad journing passed the house bill increasing the membership of the state supreme court from five to eight.
A Sunday blaze wiped out the entire business portion of Stustler Wisconsin a village five miles west of New Lisbon on the Omaha line. Estimated loss reaches thirty thousand dollars with some coverage by insurance.
The next annual congress of the National Prison Association of the United States will be held in Louisville October 3 through 8. The gathering slated to address prison reform and related policy will attract delegates from across the country.
The City hotel in Jackson Kentucky owned by Capt B J Ewen a key witness in the Jett and White trial for the Marcum assassination burned early Sunday morning. All 15 guests escaped injury. No insurance on the structure and furnishings yielded a total loss valued at about 10000 dollars. The origin is unknown with incendiary suspicion. Capt Ewen had a new unoccupied addition and only recently faced policy cancellation. Ewen and family are homeless and staying with troops in camp.
Pittsburg June 15 The Farmers' Deposit National Bank Colonial Trust Company Colonial National Bank American Trust Company Pennsylvania Trust Company Columbia National Bank Tradesmen's National Bank German Savings Bank and Freehold Bank will merge creating the largest bank between Philadelphia and Chicago The new Colonial Trust Company will have a 7 million dollar capital 16 million dollars in surplus and undivided profits and 55 million dollars in deposits totaling 75 million dollars in resources I Hart Given president of Farmers' Deposit will head the new institution.
Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America's Cup, the Shamrock IL, arrives safely at Tompkinsville Staten Island after a 16 day 22 hour voyage from Gourock Scotland. The yacht Erin towed most of the way and Shamrock S towed by Cruiser the British tug.
Gen Matos, in Curaçao, declares the revolution crushed and finished. He will seek President Castro to guarantee safety for himself and followers so they may return to Venezuela and work toward peace and prosperity.
A large mountain slide near Tryon North Carolina filled a major cut on the Southern track between Spartanburg and Asheville at noon Friday. The rock and dirt blocked all southbound traffic, ending movement through the western North Carolina mountains.
Lorraine Barrow, a renowned automobilist, died Saturday from injuries sustained in the Paris Madrid automobile race on May 24. The accident occurred during the race, and his death adds to the casualties reported in the event.
Topeka June 11 Gov Bailey announced plans for an extra legislative session to address the flood situation. He will issue the call once a quorum assures attendance by members to handle relief measures.
Washington June 9 The president accepted the resignation of Director of the Census Merriam to take effect Monday Director North will assume charge of the office Tuesday
A Chicago Tribune item describes a prank where a young man with a gleam asks a caller named Miss Snubbem to speak clearly while chewing gum. After repeated miscommunications the caller is told to remove the gum and the line is hung up, leaving him satisfied.
Upper Cross Roads Md June 15 The piece touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as sensational cures for chronic ailments from rheumatism to Bright's disease citing numerous testimonials including Mrs John Cooney. It also mentions travel deals from the Lake Shore route and humorous quips from the Washington Star and Detroit Free Press.
One fare round trip plus 25c. Tickets go on sale July 7 to 10 with return validity to July 15 and extension option to August 15 on deposit of ticket and 500 payment at the Joint Agency in Atlanta. Bjohnson quote about lawn mower follows. Somerville Journal.
An assortment of old ad lines including Allen foot Hase claims to cure foot ailments with free sample offers from A. S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Various humorous quotes from Ram's Horn and Chelsea Gazette about marriage and virtue. Medical ad for Opium and Liquor Habits cure by B M Woolley Atlanta Ga. Trade mark promotion for The Klean Kool Kitchen Kind stoves.
In a brief London Tit-Bits note a woman recounts teaching her parrot to talk. Her witty exchange with Joe highlights the bird's clever phrases and the humorous back and forth.
The excerpt presents a stark claim that all things deny the individual, yet all things persuade him that he is nothing, a paradoxical meditation attributed to Doudan. It contrasts external forces with inner self-assessment in a concise, reflective line.
An Ark ticket agent offers a single fare for a round trip from July 22 to 27. The route is via Queen and Crescent. The Chicago Journal notes the proverb about procrastination and ruin.
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