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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
A reflective piece argues egotism leads men to disaster. It claims ninety nine husbands, even with beautiful wives, would face temptations after years of married happiness if they seek them and deem them possible diversions.
The United States government pursues valuable foodstuffs with strong returns. Macaroni wheat imported from Prussia costs 10,000 dollars and yields 16,000,000 annually. Sorghum, bought from China in 1864 for 2,000 dollars, generates 40,000,000 annually.
Marmalade traced to Henry VIII era when quince based preserves were common. The term derives from mermelo meaning quince and early recipes used quinces as the main ingredient.
A profile of a rising opera singer outlines early training in Italy as ideal after a solid foundation. It cites that genius courts discipline and self denial, with languages and self control key to staying fresh for art.
The punishment involves slicing flesh from the hand, salting the wound, and sewing the hand in leather. The belief is mortifying, but the hand becomes useless and remains closed. Used rarely for murder or theft, it requires the sultan's orders and is meant to deter repeat crimes. Blackwood's Magazine.
First Starved, Then Honored. Richmond plans a $5,000 monument to Edgar A Poe noting costly tributes to men who faced poverty. The piece recalls Burns and Homer and laments bread with monuments, citing literary anecdotes about famous poets.
The passage cites Emerson praising friendship as a defining element of human character. It positions a true friend as a masterpiece of nature, illustrating the ideal depth and value of companionship.
Day Dunning is freed as all indictments against him are dismissed after Patterson the assignee refused to testify from Missouri. The Mount Ayr bank collapse of January 1904 left creditors paid about 30 cents on the dollar and the three year statute of limitations expired. Dunning had faced three trials since 1904 with outcomes including a prior conviction reversed on appeal.
Hypnotist A H Keller shot himself after professing love for Hazel Cass daughter of bank president and niece of a railroad magnate. He telephoned the 17 year old Sumner girl to say he would kill himself, then was found dead with a 382 caliber bullet. He had met her a week earlier in Sumner where her father J S Cass ran the opera house.
The Benton county auditor reports the annual wolf harvest in progress with twenty six young wolves paid at two dollars each totaling 52 and one old wolf at five dollars. The bounty system persists as wolves arrive annually with more young wolves than recent years.
Three Cass county supervisors Chapman Childs and Crawford refunded small amounts 850 to 950 dollars each misdrawn as expenses to the Des Moines state convention. The refunds followed a misappropriation trial that convicted Henry Hollen, though the actions occurred before the verdict. Rumors spread after the repayment, made over a month ago.
A cow charged Mrs. Robert Saas near New Charane and seriously injured her back and hip. Her screams drew her husband, who rushed to help but was also battered by the animal. Recovery appears doubtful.
Boone reports a veto by Mayor Farrow on a saloon petition that passed the council by six votes. The veto blocks the proposal which would require eight votes to pass, and supporters say those votes cannot be secured. Mayor Farrow argues the city already has enough saloons.
Fort Dodge saloonkeepers receive letters warning that four establishments accused of violating laws must close under pressure from the Anti-Saloon League.
Three intoxicated men assaulted Jerry Libby a Rock Island car inspector at Valley Junction Des Moines causing serious head injuries. A large railway posse pursued them across plowed fields by switch engine before they were captured and held for a Des Moines jail hearing on attempted murder charges. No lynching occurred despite strong local excitement.
Expert accountants audit of the former Scott county board of supervisors reports methods inviting dishonesty and lax practices. While no direct graft is proven, the inquiry cites illegitimate warrants and retained fees among past officers plus broad carelessness.
Miles Morrow of Mount Pleasant fatally shot Ben Farrell a Black porter in Ottumwa over dispute involving Mary Judson a white row character. Morrow surrendered to Patrolman Beaman and was jailed. Coroner's jury ruled Farrell died from a gunshot by Morrow.
Eight business men and farmers from Seymour and area face suits seeking collections on notes said to be worth 5 000 to 25 000 dollars found at the bank. Some allege paid but not cancelled others claim forgeries. Court orders claimants to file within four months. Ware shows slight improvement. Fry resignation rumors denied. A bond for Ware secured though counsel advise not filed to avoid further charges.
Corydon reports four arrests expected soon in bank wrecking probe. LeRoy Ware, cashier of the Farmers and Drovers bank at Seymour, is starving himself. County attorney holds six names and plans grand jury action on May 20 with indictments against Ware and at least four suspects in the wrecking case.
Desmond Ipswich, 41, detained in Sioux City-Irrank, attempted suicide three times while intoxicated. He first used a handkerchief, then suspenders, and finally the binding straps. Hobo John Higgins rescued him.
John Pooler aged 18 was caught on a conveyor at the Blanden gypsum mill. He was dragged along by the chain and crushed when his head touched multiple cog wheels. He died before rescue.
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