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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1903

Page

3

Sin of impatience in a Holy Spirit sermon

A 1903 Kellogg column argues two forms of impatience, spiritual and fleshly, harm faith and home life, and urges Christian patience as the bridge to God’s promises. It cites Scripture patience in Jesus, Paul, and the prophets, and calls for trusting grace to endure trials until fulfillment.

A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co Chicago Christ Jesus God Peter Jesus Christ Job Paul Ephesus Thyratira Philadelphia Carpenter Bench Jesus James Christ Death Sin Garden of Eden Enoch Noah Abraham Ysaac Jacob Moses David Calvary Bethlehem Ife Lord’s Vineyard Pandora

Trusts Fight Prompts Bipartisan Showdown in Congress

A humorous but sharp examination of the trust battle in Congress. Republicans and Democrats trade barbs as both sides position for or against anti trust measures. The piece argues the dispute is theatrics while urging stronger government action against concentrated capital.

Congress Washington Star Ind

Lord and salvation endure beyond self making

Quoted reflection on steadfast divine nature and human frailty urging trust in God rather than self fashioned salvation. Samuel Nutherford emphasizes comfort in salvation not dependent on personal efforts or crafted Christ images.

Christ Samuel Nutherford

Our Feelings and Salvation Resting Beyond Emotion

A reflection on faith asserting salvation does not hinge on personal feelings. The author cites that feelings may be withdrawn by the Lord to teach reliance on Him rather than emotion. Each line emphasizes trust and spiritual steadiness over subjective experience.

James Hannington

Elkins anti trust bill advances in Congress

The Elkins anti trust bill, an amendment to the Sherman act, passes the House 241 to 6. It targets rebates given by railroads to powerful trusts, aims to empower the government to convict this practice, and is seen as a major blow to rapacious corporations. Republicans praise the move as meeting present needs while Democrats critique media coverage.

Congress Elkins San Francisco Chronicle Republican Congress

Republican pledges advance as antitrust bill moves

The Littlefield antitrust bill passes the house by unanimous vote showing Republican honesty and courage while Democrats attempt amendments likely to fail. The president signals an extra session if needed, and the Senate mirrors Republican control. The act would require corporations to file detailed information with the Interstate Commerce Commission before interstate commerce.

House of Representatives House St. Louis Globe-Democrat Congress Senate Littlefield Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Republican Party Republican

Comment and Opinion on 1904 presidential prospects

A collection of editorial opinions criticizing Bryan and supporting the Republicans. It discusses Bryan's candidacy, past elections, and party loyalties, with references to Indiana voters, Tillman’s views on race, Cleveland’s electability, and Republican opposition to trusts. The piece frames the GOP as honest and fearless against monopolies.

Mr. Bryan Detroit Journal Bryan Washington Star Philadelphia Press Democracy Albany Journal Cleveland Indiana David B. Will Indianapolis Journal Tillman Philadelphia The New York World Illinois Wisconsin Republican Party Bt. Louis Globe-Democrat

Knapp Confesses to Five Murders in Detail

Alfred Knapp of Indianapolis, jailed in Hamilton, Ohio, swore before Mayor Bosch to a five murder confession. The killings span Cincinnati locations from 1894 to 1902, include Emma Littleman and Ida Gebhard, with charges likely to proceed in Cincinnati to secure a trial and possible electric chair.

Hamilton Alfred Knapp Indianapolis Ida Gebhard Knapp Bosch Emma Littleman Gest Street Cincinnati May Feckert Walnut Street Jennie Connors Knapp Canal Bridge Liberty Street

Farm Hands Unite In Illinois Labor Movement

The Illinois Amalgamated Farm Hands union, revealed in Chicago after secretary Frederick W. Job exposed its secrecy, seeks higher pay including a $35 monthly allotment with board for year round laborers, covering thrashers, huskers, plowmen, binders, stock laborers and farm workers.

Chicago Illinois Amalgamated Farm Hands’ Union Frederick W. Job Chicago Employers’ Association Job Ilinois

Pope Leo Times Nearing Death Holds Cardinal Audience

In Rome on Sunday Pope Leo XIII received 42 cardinals at the Vatican despite medical protests. The aged pontiff spoke of his approaching demise, saying he felt God was about to call him to Himself as his feebleness grew more evident.

Rome Leo Vatican

Tobacco Growers Form Price-Setting Company Here

Early to bacco growers from 26 Kentucky counties plus two Indiana and one Ohio county met in Lexington to organize a firm aimed at fixing tobacco prices. Capital stock of 5 million dollars, 10 dollar shares held by 4,000 growers. Price schedule up to 26 cents per pound with a 50 percent advance guarantee to signers over the trust price.

Lexington Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Electrician Cassell Killed by Bursting Emery Wheel

Simon Cassell, a general electrician for the Harrisburg Traction Company, was instantly killed in the car house when an emery wheel burst. A fragment struck him on the head and broke his neck. In Oakland, Kate Castleton jewels valued at about 20000 dollars to be sold by her mother Eliza Freeman as administratrix.

Parrisburg Simon Cassell General Oakland Cal Kate Castleton Eliza Freeman

Congress Bounds Toward End of Fifty-Seventh Session

Congress closes most work of the Fifty-seventh session with few measures left to pass. Key acts include creation of the commerce and labor department, Elkins anti rebate law, Sherman anti trust enforcement provisions, and a general staff for the army.

Washington Congress Department of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou House Littlefield Senate Army United States Army United States Ohio Philippines Philippine Islands Cuba District of Columbia Agriculture Post Office

Abandonment of Illinois and Michigan Canal Demanded

Springfield reports Senator Rainey urging the legislature to demand abandonment of the Illinois and Michigan canal citing 20 years of losses totaling 554,668 dollars beyond tolls with 1901 receipts of 5,120 and expenses 111,002 described as theft and health threat. Separate item notes Atchison Topeka Santa Fe wage conference approves 15 percent pay raise effective immediately for conductors brakemen and baggagemen. Also Cedar Rapids confirms A P Johnson of Orion Illinois identified as last body from Clifton Hotel ruins.

Springfield Ilinois and Michigan Canal Rainey Topeka Kan Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Cedar Rapids Clifton Hotel A. P. Johnson Orion III

Fatal Fall Strikes Rochester Man Near Vincent Street Bridge

J H Baird of Guysville aged 24 was killed instantly in Rochester when he fell from the Vincent street bridge onto the electric light plant roof, a seven foot drop. Investigators believe he stepped backward and toppled to the roof.

Rochester N. Y J. H. Baird Guysville Vincent Street Genesee River Electric Light Company

Rodney Wallace Former Congressman Died in Worcester County

Rodney Wallace formerly represented this district and was a prominent Worcester County figure. He died of bronchial trouble at his home in Fitchburg Massachusetts on February 3.

Dend Fitchburg Mass Rodney Wallace Worcester County

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