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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
A jumble of opinions and observations covers topics from wheat markets and editors to marriage, suffrage rallies, and transport. It cites a Detroit woman, a New York stone cut, infant Alfonso, and commentary on whisky, truancy, tuberculosis cures, and Moscow Russia. Free music in New York piers is praised alongside Panama Canal labor figures.
The article suggests Maurice Francis Egan, a magazine poet, may be named minister to Denmark. It would mock Alfred Austin who doubted American poets if the president selects a steady poet for the post.
The text notes a new saying today for a man knocked down and out, saying “he's got 'his'.” It compares this to the Roman arena shout Habet spoken by those holding a dying gladiator, commenting on their near identical meaning.
Statistics show over 7 million telephones in use in the United States at year end 1906 and just over 6 million miles of wire for service. The industry employs about 90,000 people, up 171 percent in six years, with stations rising 239 percent and wire mileage up 349 percent.
The Rev Dr Aked's plea for a Christocentric revival unsettles listeners yet promises deeper understanding. The British preacher, known for precise language, enjoys shedding light through exact terms, mirroring his celebrated countrymen.
Dr Eastwood of the Royal Commission on Tuberculosis warns that monitoring the milk supply is a crucial step in combating consumption.
An after-dinner speaker motto claims it is better to be a five minute hit than a twenty minute bore. The author jokes it should be inscribed in gold on china and glassware used for banquets and perhaps on cutlery linen and furniture.
The Chicago Daily News reports manager Hibbard of a telephone company complains that women talk too much on the telephone while noting that men are also accused of making sweeping statements about conversational powers.
Former San Francisco mayor Eugene E. Schmitz, convicted of extorting liquor-license money from French restaurant owners, seeks bail until sentencing. Judge Duane denies bail as Schmitz faces removal questions and potential acting mayor during his disability.
The defense and prosecutors clashed over Harry Orchard's motives as he testified on his confession in Boise. Orchard broke into tears while recounting his conversion and remorse, then steadied and continued. Prosecutors argued the Pinkertons influenced him, while Orchard denied such claims and defended his aim to save his own life. The cross examination spanned hours, ending with Orchard on the stand for 3 1/4 hours.
Cable dispatch from Mexico City says Salvadorean forces defeated the invading army that seized Acajutla and pushed them back to the coast. One leader cited is John Moisant, a former San Francisco resident and American citizen, reportedly captured by President Figueroa's forces.
A severe earthquake struck Valdivia Chile on Thursday destroying several buildings and railroad bridges and killing five people. In Kingston Jamaica a separate tremor occurred after a six week interval at 1 20 a m lasting four seconds with minor movement and no damage.
Former St Louis councilmen Julius Lehmann and Emil Hartman, convicted of boodling and sent to the penitentiary over three years ago, were pardoned by Gov Folk on Friday and released after serving about half their sentences.
Eddie Guerin who escaped Devil's Island and later faced extradition to France was freed by the divisional court as the extradition act did not apply to his case. The ruling ends attempts to return him to France from England after his 1930s escape.
Seymour Wisconsin cashier Thomas C. Coghill of the First National Bank admits misplacing forty thousand dollars of bank funds in the wheat pit over the past six months. The bank is under the supervision of the national bank examiner.
In Cincinnati dispatches four main buildings of the Whitewater Shaker settlement in Ohio burned Friday. Three women died and two others were seriously injured in the blaze.
In the St Clair river below St. Clair Michigan the steamers Australia and her tow Polynesia and the Bethlehem collided Thursday. All three are ashore badly damaged as a result of the accident.
In Wausau Wisconsin Henry Wolff of Easton killed his wife during a quarrel over a revolver. He struck her with a fist as they struggled for the weapon, ending the confrontation with her death.
The White Star Steamship Ohio struck ice at Port Safety in Nome Alaska early Wednesday morning. A large bow hole caused rapid flooding and a panic among passengers. More than 75 people jumped into the water before lifeboats could be lowered. Two white men and a Chinaman drowned.
Don C. Henderson, former private secretary to Horace Greeley and long time publisher of the Allegan Journal, has been committed to the Kalamazoo insane asylum from Allegan Michigan.
Twenty seven typhoid fever cases were reported to the Pittsburg bureau of health in the last 24 hours. Authorities fear a serious epidemic may follow if cases rise further.
By authority of the secretary of the interior land in Alaska will be opened to settlement on September 30 and to entry on October 30 1907 comprising about 2 980 000 acres for homestead purposes in the public domain.
Mayor David B. Griffiths of Springfield drowned Wednesday afternoon while attempting to ford a waterlogged stream ten miles southeast of the city on horseback. The accident occurred at about one o clock. Local authorities reported the event and began search efforts.
Carrie Nation was arrested in Washington on a disorderly conduct charge after haranguing a crowd outside a downtown saloon on Wednesday night. She was released on $20 collateral.
In St. Petersburg the lower house rejected Stolypin's ultimatum to suspend 55 social democratic deputies. A committee was asked to report, while the government warned of possible dissolution as the social democrats face broad charges and discuss a general strike.
In Symes Creek near Trenton Ohio at about noon Thursday Charles Shafer shot his wife and her mother and his eight year old stepson. The boy died instantly and the wife died about an hour later. The mother in law Mrs Thacker was reported to be recovering. Family trouble and brutal treatment are cited as causes.
Harry Posner aged 19, a waif brought from New York in 1899 and studying at the Normal Institute in Howard, received word from New York that he is heir to half a million dollars left by his father who died in Cape Town. His mother died in childhood and his father had disappeared for years until today.
The Mississippi supreme court upholds the five year penitentiary sentence for Mrs Angie Birdsong who killed Dr Thomas Butler in Monticello on December 23, 1906. Governor Vardaman grants a 30 day respite to allow petition for pardon.
Lydia B. Con sey of Leavenworth Kansas files federal suit to bar Secretary Garfield from disturbing graves in Huron cemetery Kansas City Kan an old Indian burying ground She seeks to halt a congress authorized sale by appointing three commissioners to dispose of the property The plaintiff is a Wyandotte Indian descendant and lawyer.
United States Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama died at his Washington home Tuesday night after years of poor health. The Confederate veteran and longtime chair of the Senate committee on the interoceanic canals passed away at 11:15 with daughters Mary and Cornelia Morgan and secretary J. O. Jones present. Born June 20 1824 in Athens Tennessee, he had lived in Selma Alabama and supported the Nicaragua Isthmian canal route. funeral planned in Selma.
President Roosevelt and family returned to Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay after a Washington trip begun Wednesday amid drizzle. Crowds greeted the car in Jersey City and Long Island City, and neighbors packed the station platform to cheer as the couple greeted well-wishers and headed to their mansion.
Eddie Tate the so called gentleman burglar admitted aiding the school board safe blow and theft of 6000 forged scrip pieces held as evidence against former superintendent Newton C. Dougherty under promise of leniency from Governor Deneen Joliet penitentiary officials reveal.
Harriman interests and the Rock Island company end their 1904 agreement for alternate control of the Chicago and Alton railroad by mutual consent. Stock holders will manage the property moving forward, per an official announcement.
The death of James Stewart an iron worker who fell ten stories from the Third National Bank building led about 1000 iron structural workers to strike to demand temporary flooring on alternate floors as required by a city ordinance. Contractors yielded and began installing temporary flooring to prevent further deaths.
A Washington congressman and his wife returned from Baltimore to find her umbrella missing from their train car. The wife quips that national affairs are badly run by a husband who cannot guard an umbrella, highlighting domestic humor in a political household.
Gov. Hughes advocates no major changes citing reforms and trial period. Equitable Life reports lower expenses and higher dividends in 1906, with improving expense ratios and increased policyholder benefits. Legislature concludes law should stand with further careful evaluation.
An incident during President Roosevelt's Virginia journey recalls a black porter delivering a large fruit basket marked with a grower's card to his car in Charlottesville. The White House letter of thanks arrived later, prompting the donor to share the note with his head gardener, who commented on whether the basket would be returned.
The American Amateur Photographer editor extols the annual urge for photography as the sun climbs and light sharpens. From the high shelf the camera comes, plates loaded, and enthusiasts roam green fields seeking pictures, driven by a primitive wanderlust beyond the device.
Reverend J B Hammill of Hanson Place M E church Brooklyn preached on Look well to your foundations at Sayville L I. After repeating the text the pulpit desk collapsed and fell toward the altar rail nearly throwing him into the pews. He escaped a tumble with the desk and Bible scattered among attendees.
A Salisbury Maryland woman recounts switching from coffee to tea to Postum after years of health decline. She says coffee worsened dyspepsia, tea failed, then Postum restored her weight and health, praising Postum Food Coffee as nourishing and satisfying.
Indictments lead to mass arrests as nine social democratic leaders are detained. Imperial council prorogued to November 13 while dissolution of the second duma spreads calm through St. Petersburg. Authorities brace for potential riots in Odessa Kiev and other cities amid fears of agrarian unrest.
J W Johnson of New York, once manager for an American syndicate’s Mexican agricultural holdings, died after falling from the Arbor de Tule near Oaxaca. Authorities believe the death arose from a personal crisis as the tree’s branches reach about 50 meters above ground.
Severe electrical storm lasting about six hours hit Sherburn Minnesota with heavy rain and flash floods. Streams rose to flood levels and roads washed out as lightning struck homes barns and windmills. A man and a boy were killed by lightning near Dunnell and other property damage followed.
Bristow Oklahoma news reports Prof. D H Correl president of Bristow schools faced assault and battery charges filed by girl students who testified he spanked them. He was acquitted and the school board immediately boosted his salary.
Secretary of War Taft arrived from St. Paul at 8 30 Sunday morning and said he had entirely recovered from his indisposition. Several hundred residents called to pay their respects though no formal reception was planned.
The Hochi reports Viscount Aoki, Japan’s ambassador to the United States, will likely be recalled and Baron Kaneko appears set to succeed him. The dispatch notes a probable reshuffle in Tokyo’s diplomatic staff with Aoki slated for recall.
Paris Edmunde de Rothschilds Sans Souci II wins the Grand Prix de Paris on a perfect Sunday. A royal crowd including the king and queen of Denmark witnessed the event at the course.
Two Kansas City youths Harry Whitney aged 18 and Robert Corman aged 17 drowned in the Blue River near the city when their canoe capsized Sunday authorities said the incident occurred during a recreational trip on the river.
In Okaloosa Ia Ellsworth Rains Sunday night cut the throat of his divorced wife as officers arrived to arrest him. Mrs Rains is believed to die. Rains was overpowered after a struggle and taken into custody.
Lawton Oklahoma James Bryce the British ambassador spent Sunday here as guest of the Chamber of Commerce and at Fort Sill where he visited Geronimo the famous Apache warrior.
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