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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
6
A collage of quips and notes from The Buffalo Express referencing figures like Henry James and Leopold of Belgium, anecdotes about clergymen, physicians, a Boston zoological push, and a wartime note on women’s roles. It mentions an Evanston constable seizing a hive, and old war era female brigades in Nanking, with casual commentary on uniforms and magnates.
The Kansas City Journal lauds John D. Rockefeller for his philanthropy to education predicting his name will be honored in history as one of the world’s great benefactors despite contemporary critics.
A man asserts Wright brothers have solved aerial navigation and predicts public acceptance of flying machines within the year. He says the activity sharpens nerves, accelerates decision making, and builds confidence, noting that taking up the pastime demands boldness.
An angry New York woman stormed from a courtroom then returned with a large lemon to the recorder's desk. The magistrate accepted the fruit with a smile, noting that good lemons cost money nowadays rather than fining her for contempt.
The Rev Cheelzzli reports to the western world that Isaiah the prophet was a black man. Indianapolis News notes Bible critics have debated one or multiple Isaiahs, yet agree on his vigorous pen and strong leading articles that boosted his journalism era. Isaiah's circulation was described as fierce.
An Ohio man imprisoned for burglary designs a perforating machine and will earn a royalty of 5000 dollars annually for ten years after release on reform promises. The plan raises alarm that other inmates may imitate to gain freedom or fortunes inside the penitentiary system.
Articles of incorporation filed in the county recorder’s office establish a new university in Chicago named for Andrew Carnegiec. The institution is authorized to teach many sciences and will preserve the benefactor’s memory.
Washington asserts it is the greatest pie city in the country while Baltimore defers to Boston yet offers to defend its own claim if New England towns rest on laurels. The American of Baltimore notes rivalry in the culinary claim across major cities.
A Spaniard claiming he fired at Col. Roosevelt at San Juan Hill has traveled to Washington to see the president. He asserts that even shots that miss can have significance and influence.
The ship subsidy bill cleared the House in a 155 to 144 vote amid a heated partisan struggle. Forty-one Republicans joined Democrats against the measure, which authorizes four lines to South American ports with annual subsidies of 300 000 to 800 000 dollars depending on service frequency.
The ship subsidy bill fails on its first ballot with 156 voting for and 159 against after Democrats oppose the measure and Republicans split. A reconsideration vote was requested by Republican leaders but details remain unclear.
George Fitzgerald a United States sub treasury teller attacked Harry Friend a reporter in the federal building after a cross examination by Chief Wilkie and Captain Porter. Fitzgerald brandished a leather blackjack and threatened to kill Friend while muttering about an insult to his wife.
A bill in equity filed in Merrimac county superior court asks for an accounting of Mrs Mary Baker Glover Eddy s financial affairs. The suit names Christian Science church trustees in Boston and Mrs Eddy s secretary and assistants as defendants. George W Glover and Mary Baker Glover seek restitution and a receiver, alleging incompetence and possible fraud.
Minneapolis and St Paul Suburban Street Railway Co. wins a major district court decision over Excelsior village. The ruling states Minnesota trolley lines have no right of eminent domain, striking down their attempt to condemn property for a right of way near Excelsior, a summer resort 20 miles west of Minneapolis.
Chicago. Charles H. Thornton and William W. Baker, note teller and clerk at Hamilton National Bank, were arrested by federal marshals and held for preliminary hearing on embezzling $10,000. Bonds set at $10,000 each. Both men admitted guilt.
The Thaw trial sessions focus on adolescent insanity and paranoia as the defense and prosecution clash over the defendant's mental state. Judge and jury show fatigue as Jerome's counsel contends for a possible lunacy commission to assess the defendant.
In Waterbury a special bearing Gov Woodruff and a Connecticut National Guard company collided with another passenger train in the early hours. Three or more persons were killed and the governor was uninjured.
The Corona of the Pacific Coast line ran aground on Humboldt rocks Friday with 140 aboard. Life savers and the Roanoke rescued most passengers but one sailor drowned in the ordeal.
A blaze in the Hochelaga Protestant school in Montreal killed 17 people including 16 children and Principal Maxwell. The brick two story building housed about 200 pupils in the east end, where many parents work as mechanics.
Reverend J. B. Tittle and his wife and father were killed when dynamite exploded while they attempted to blow stumps. His two other children were fatally injured in the blast.
A destructive tornado hit Washington Arkansas late Thursday night nearly wiping the town out. Two Black residents are reported killed and several others injured in the disaster.
Lincoln Nebraska The house approved the anti pass bill by 91 to 2 with all amendments rejected and the measure sent forward as drafted.
In Mazatlan reported, six rurales were butchered while asleep near Tepic by the bandit Enrique Chavez and his group. Ranchers fearfully alert. reports say Chavez is recruiting more cruel men. Efforts to capture him have so far failed due to his nerve and country knowledge.
Joseph Leiter, owner of Zeigler Illinois, and coal mines at that place, was found guilty Friday night of allowing inspections by a person not holding a certificate of competency.
A powerful tornado sweeps through Tittle Mock Arkansas destroying homes and infrastructure. Local responders report injuries while residents begin cleanup and assess damage across the affected area. Authorities urge caution and coordinate with relief agencies.
Acting Gov. John J. Moore signed a bill by Senator Amis prohibiting poor selling in Arkansas. The measure, passed by the state legislature, takes effect immediately.
Benton Illinois reports on Joseph Leiter, owner of Zeigler, Illinois, and his role in the local coal industry. The notice outlines his ownership and impact on the town.
In Brunswick Georgia actress Lillian Davenport was shot and killed at Windsor Park on Wednesday night. Bartender W H Brown was fatally wounded and Davenport's husband was arrested in connection with the incident.
Aaron Alexander lost his life while trying to rescue a woman holding a baby from a northbound Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton train in Piqua Ohio on Wednesday.
In the Salt Lake Route washout near Caliente a wreck of work trains left at least three dead and several injured. Authorities investigated the cause and coordinated救救 cleanup efforts at the scene.
Dundurn Sask Sept 30 1906 N E Baumink writes W H Rogers Canadian Government Agent Indianapolis praising wheat yields from his north quarter It averaged 43144 bushels per acre testing 6414 pounds per stroked bushel total wheat 9280 bushels oats nearly 5000 He claims to own the adjacent half section and aims for 20000 bushels next year He notes farming with eight horses and one hired man and that Hoosiers can rival Minnesota yields.
The will of Mrs Isabelle Beecher Hooker is expected to be contested by Katherine Burton Powers of Brookline Massachusetts, granddaughter of Hooker. The estate valued around $70000 largely goes to Dr Edward B Hooker of Hartford, with Mrs John C Day of New York receiving nothing due to provisions for her and her daughter in her late husband’s estate.
The Greenoch Herald notes James Grieve born January 1 1800 in Borchilly Glenquoich Glengarry remains the oldest living Scotchman. A former shepherd he recalls events from nearly a century ago. He married in 1822 and has 14 children, three of whom survive. He lives simply and rarely eats meat.
A bridal coach costing 1800 dollars has been finished by a Bridgeport Connecticut manufacturer for a Pittston Pennsylvania liveryman. The coach is uphol stered with silk curtains, wood carved, gilt trimmed and features 20 hearts. It has heart shaped windows a heart dashboard and heart shaped rear springs. Two Cupids crown the lamps.
Theodore T. Munger argues that Shakespeare, while wise, did not fully fit the church order of Stratford and rarely joined his wife at church. He notes Shakespeare’s dislike of preaching, mingling with Susanna and Judith on the Avon, and mocks Polonius as a prosaic voice. The piece questions whether the preacher and poet are ever one person.
A Tennessee family reports dramatic improvements using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, Pills, and Resolvent for eczema and poison oak. After six weeks the little girl’s sores cleared with no recurrence, and a boy’s hands healed in three weeks, prompting thanks to the remedies from Fairmont Walden's Ridge.
Miss May Goelet of New York, now Duchess of Roxburghe, amasses animals and constructs a miniature zoo at Floors Castle. A tenant sought a concession and told an old retainer about seeing the master, who quips that there is no master in the house besides the duchess.
Homeseekers may buy dry farming land on easy terms near the Burlington Route spread across western Nebraska northwestern Kansas and northeastern Colorado for less than land east of the Missouri River. Excursion tickets are on sale the first and third Tuesdays each month. Write D Clem Deaver 1004 Farnam St Omaha Neb for map and details. Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former we can bear the latter. Franklin. Efforts of a homely girl who tries to look pretty are often vain.
Mrs Josie Robbins of Decatur Illinois describes fatigue weakness headaches and numbness before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits rapid relief and renewed energy for herself and her daughter after taking the remedy sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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