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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
3
The Express Iowa notes a fictional giant from France joining a circus, boasting eight feet in height. It contrasts this with a satirical list of U S presidents named on post office stamps, poking fun at political eras and figures.
A cable reports that a former tramp has joined the British parliament as an extraordinary event. The contrast is noted since ex MPs becoming tramps are overlooked, suggesting the novelty is missing.
The Roumanian foreign minister Bratiano is described as fascinating but not wealthy. If engaged to Miss Astor daughter of William Waldorf Astor, he would gain wealth through the Astor family, which could handle the rest.
A Sydney firm ordered 4000 dollars worth of American flags and 2000 gross of Fourth of July buttons. The write up jokes about needing Declaration of Independence copies fireworks and some serious accidents to make a real holiday.
The anthracite coal production in February totaled 5,070,608 tons, up from 3,741,253 tons in February 1902. Last month’s shipments were the largest in anthracite mining history as operators miners and railroads coordinate to cover strike caused shortages.
The 13th juror, chosen from a 1,318 person venire, helped acquit Indiana coal operators after a 13 day jury selection process. The acquittal occurred on Friday the 18th of the month.
The list shows American brides marrying abroad, with 26 German titles, 20 English peerages, three French duchesses and five French countesses born in America. It also notes 17 Italian nobles and six Russians of title bowing to American brides, plus two American born Bavarian baronesses, one countess, and Monaco's sovereign princess completing the tally.
The text discusses student unrest as a rising form of disorder in the country. It notes similar issues in Europe especially Germany and Russia, where large groups of young men foster rivalries and a false esprit de corps that may lead them to feel above the law.
A group of five Buffalo youths were mangled while examining a dynamite stick found nearby. In Olean, nine freight cars burned after a powder car exploded, while three dynamite cars on the same train remained intact.
The New York Central steam line between New York and Chicago will add a wireless telegraphic system to the Twentieth Century Limited. This upgrade promises rapid, space spanning message transmission on one of the world’s fastest trains, signaling further progress in modern science and invention.
The law raises the head tax from one to two dollars and widens bans on entrants. It excludes epileptics, those insane within five years before January, repeat insanity cases, profession beggars, anarchists, and people who advocate overthrow of government or assassination.
The record shows noney circulating at 9.355 billion dollars with 29.48 per person if divided equally. Gold certificates total 30.06 million with gold circulation at 1.005 billion. Treasury holdings push total money stock to about 1.253 billion, the highest on record, with gold constituting 47.12 percent. Per capita gold stock in 1696 stood at 22.86 dollars from 554 million total gold.
The senate discussed the Cuban reciprocity treaty in executive session with no action, while Senator Money of Mississippi spoke on the Indianola post office case. On the 19th the treaty was ratified 50 to 16 after further amendments and the chamber adjourned sine die.
The Washington release shows a general wage increase about ten percent, some hour reductions, a sliding scale, and future arbitration provisions. Awards run to March 31, 1906 with no ruling on union recognition. Clara Barton to retire as Red Cross head, succeeded by Rear Admiral William K. Van Reypen.
Gen Schuyler Hamilton dies in New York at nearly 83. Four miners die in a coal car runaway at South Fork, Pa. A blue laws crusade is proposed to confront ultr Sabbatarians. A subsidy bill for large families fails in Pennsylvania. Jose Estrada Palma marries in New York. U.S. exchanges total 2.17 trillion in seven days, with a 0.8 percent drop from last year. Business failures tally 220 that week. Moench tanners fail for 1.884 million in Gowanda. Mormon officials seek pardon for William Hooper Young. Buffalo police dispute a fatality claim. Shipping collisions claim several lives in Tong Island Sound and the Delaware River. Weekly trade reviews note brisk activity, with strike fears as sole disruption.
A Missouri law requires railroads to furnish free transportation to state officers. The anti cigarette bill passed Missouri legislature and was signed by Gov. Dockery. Other items note hangings in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota, Fire destroyed Clarendon hotel, and the Supreme Court of Missouri fines Chicago trusts.
In Cincinnati A.M. Betty his wife and their two year old child were killed by gas at their home. The Arizona legislature adjourned after approving a resolution opposing admitting Arizona and New Mexico as joint states. Northern Missouri recorded 12 inches of snow.
A fire wiped out Tlentsch's bonded warehouse in Sydney Nova Scotia with logs valued at 2 500 000 dollars. Separately Charles Godfrey Leland the American author died in Florence aged 79. London Colonial Secretary Chamberlain entertained by the lord mayor said Boers would stay loyal to Britain. Ta Soufriére volcano on St Vincent island erupts again shrouding land in darkness. Uruguayan government and rebels sign peace. Cuban senate to convene an extra session to ratify the amended reciprocity treaty. Dean William Farrar died in London aged 72. Castro resigns as Venezuela president. congress refuses to accept. Ex President Carlos Ezeta dies in exile in Mazatlan Mexico.
Reports cover a Buffalo murder inquest where Mrs Burdick failed to shed light, a Wyoming blizzard tragedy killing five cattlemen, a Mass homicide by Mrs Burke, and social clubs forming in South Dakota. Also noted are political charges, mining disasters, a Covington murder arrest, a Canton fire loss of 50000, Mindanao’s Surigao capture, and other international upheavals.
A Canada proposed tax on Chinese entrants to five thousand dollars may curb Chinese labor in the United States. Roosevelt accepts Alumni Day at the University of Virginia. In the House of Commons Sir Robert Reid calls for Europe naval arms limitation. Dr. George Crile reports trials of adrenalin for heart failure at Boston Medical Society. Gillespie to inspect Bahia Honda Cuba for coastal defenses. Chief Nzinahwaush of the Chippewa dies in Minnesota at 81. Miller Reese Watkinson claims success in a phonograph based device aiding deaf children. Britain prepares war medals for five American nurses who served on the Maine. Thomas J. Stewart plans the San Francisco encampment in August. George Reno naturalized in Cuba taking the name Joree Renokinni. Iron manufacturers unite to oppose wage demands, risk of large lockouts. Washington marks 160th Independence author’s birthday with a Hotel Barton dinner. Hetty Green says she does not want a home to avoid taxes while traveling between New York and Chicago.
Very Rev. Frederick William Farrar dean of Canterbury since 1895 died Sunday in his seventy second year after a long illness. He was known for Life of Christ and served as chaplain of the House of Commons. Farrar led a busy life lecturing preaching and writing on theology school life and social issues. He actively opposed liquor traffic in Britain.
Missouri Supreme Court finds five large beef packing firms guilty of an unlawful price fixing cartel in Missouri. Each company faces a $5,000 penalty and costs, with 30 days to pay. ouster order may be stayed if judgments are paid. Firms named include Armour, Cudahy, Hammond, Swift & Co., and Schwarzschild & Sulzberger.
Caracas reports President Castro tendered his resignation. The Venezuelan congress unanimously refused to accept the resignation and urged him to reconsider. Delegates met at Miraflores Palace and delivered the resolution to Castro who declined to change his mind. He offered to present another message to Congress on Thursday proposing a solution.
Bluefields West Virginia reports three men killed and several injured in a dynamite blast on Main Street during lunch. Grand Rapids Michigan records a fatal hotel fire at the darendon with four hurt and $25,000 loss. Cincinnati sees a child killed by a revolver in a country home. Minneapolis notes Dr A A Ames pleads not guilty to bribery and extortion indictments. Westboro Mass. mourns Rev Edward Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor society.
Johnny refuses to pry into his sister's affairs and leaves with a shinny stick. The scene, quoted as common in many cases, reflects a dry humorous tone from a Washington Post style.
Alhambra reports Mr. Oswald relieved by Dodd's Kidney Pills after doctors failed to help. The note claims the remedy also cured State Treasurer Fred A. Busse of rheumatism and praises its success against rheumatism and kidney trouble. The item ends with a joke from N Y Weekly about a conundrum.
Brooklyn and Baltimore readers laud The Four-Track News as a dependable periodical distributed by the New York Central. Geo H Daniels, its chief organizer, draws capable staff ensuring accurate content. Also included are brief reader quips and medicinal notices from the era.
Mr Pleasant of Mt. Pleasant Ohio reports relief from kidney and bladder pressure that eased asthma like symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Veterinary surgeon Gro W Smirm notes benefit for aging patients and urinary weakness. Baxter Springs Kansas resident Sapre Davis claims four boxes cured back pain attributed to kidneys and credits life saving relief to the pills.
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