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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
6
A string of brief, humorous observations ranges from earthquakes and Panama cuts to Paris waiters and anti tipping laws. The column mockingly notes travelers, governing bodies, and public figures with wry, tongue in cheek asides about current events and travel quirks.
Col Henry Watterson argues Americans visiting Spain would return proud of their own government. A New York minister apologized from the pulpit for writing a "no-account" novel and pledged to suppress the work. He notes the laity should follow suit to forgive sins, many though they are.
The philosopher Immanuel Kant, who died a century ago in Königsberg, will have his ashes moved to the cathedral beside Prussian kings. A grand monument is planned in his honor, underscoring his lasting influence on thought.
In Penon a suburb of Mexico City a tiny church sits under a volcano shadow. About ten feet high and 12 feet wide the church hosts couples marrying at the little altar with barely room for the bride and groom to turn.
The ceiling of the assembly hall fell in Russia before the Duma gathered, caused by heavy ventilating equipment. The Duma, seen as a ventilating machine for unrest, may be strong enough to break oppression.
A Harvard Medical School lecturer argues that no baby should die and that judgment of a child’s future worth cannot be made at birth, since development and brain work determine potential outcomes. The remarks address requests about saving diseased infants and the value of life.
The earthquake season appears to have begun with shocks in Mexico followed by affecting regions across the water. Reports say the castles in Spain were seriously jolted though no actual destruction is confirmed.
The article argues a Colorado colony could more easily house or relieve the poor from congested New York districts than persuade them to relocate there. It frames relocation as a potential solution but questions the willingness of the poor to move.
Floods hit several American railways prompting calls for tighter water management to prevent stock losses. Officials emphasize caution to keep water from escaping stockpiles and disrupting operations.
Morgan has added 1.2 million dollars to art acquisitions and may cover expenses from savings from not purchasing Blacks. Pittsburg residents now hope their baseball team shows consistent, solid wins to ease other concerns.
Madrid reports the birth of a prince to King Alfonso and Queen Victoria. The ceremony inside the palace pleased courtiers and the diplomatic corps as the infant lay on a silver tray. The decree named the title Prince of the Asturias. Queen Victoria’s marriage in 1906 followed by a bomb scare is recalled.
A committee of about 5,000 packing workers in South Omaha demanded higher wages from plant managers on Thursday. Threat of a strike looms if the request is not granted after a pause to confer with Chicago corporate heads. The workers had received a raise just last Monday.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday handed down indictments for violation of the Elkins anti rebating act against the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad Ontario Western railroad Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad and the Western Transit company.
The resident heads of steamship companies within the International Mercantile Marine organization informed striking longshoremen they must return to work within a week or their positions would be filled.
Carrie Sigsworth, 31, in Allegheny, killed her 18 month old child and then shot herself early Friday amid ill health concerns. Police say the despondent woman ended the life at her home, leaving the infant dead at the scene.
Washington Attorney General Bonaparte announces plans to prosecute the so called harvester trust for alleged Sherman law violations. The case centers on a claimed restraint of trade by the organization.
Ottawa society figure Sihwaeese Clemow aged 26 daughter of the late Senator Clemow and granddaughter of the famed society belle died by her own hand on Thursday. She had been in poor health and was planned for a sanatorium admission on Friday.
William D. Haywood faced life trial on conspiracy to kill Frank Steunenberg. Prosecutors and defense questioned jurors for five hours with no panel chosen, noting a quiet, crowdless opening and a pending jury pool of 100 summoned men for Monday.
Twelve non union car operatives released on bail by United Railroads claim police beatings after arrest at Central Station. Mayor Schmitz calls 50 citizens for crisis advice as fatalities reach two with three wounded in precarious condition. Strike breakers continue arriving from the east and more cars with men are en route. A 40 man detachment arrived and moved to the barns.
Publicly disclosed in New York on Tuesday night the will of James Henry Smith, valued at up to 25 million dollars. The widow receives 3 million in lieu of dower. St Luke’s and Orthopaedic hospitals get 100 thousand each. Nephhews George Grant Mason and William Smith Mason become main beneficiaries, two thirds and one third of the residue.
Edwin Tate known as the gentleman burglar and fugitive from Peoria was convicted in Chicago on the September 28 1906 burglary of J G Flint at 3739 Indiana Avenue. Tate had been linked to the Dougherty case over a safe explosion to destroy evidence.
A Penn Wyoming Copper smelter converter tramway terminal and crushers were destroyed Thursday night by a fire believed incendiary. The loss exceeds $100000.
The Homewood golf clubhouse at Flossmoor was destroyed by fire on Friday. Built in 1900, it cost $65,000, with furnishings valued at $35,000.
Latest report confirms the French steamer Poitou wrecked off San Jose Ignacio Uruguay with forty passengers and eight crew members dead. The disaster heightens fears for additional unreported casualties and prompts rescue and inquiry actions.
Edmund C. Ross former United States senator from Kansas died in Albuquerque New Mexico on Wednesday His vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment and his passing ends a notable political life associated with that pivotal moment in U S history
The U S district court in Indiana issued a perpetual injunction against 92 defendants tied to the National Association of Retail Druggists and related groups. The decree bans price fixing blacklists and direct contract schemes and voids all such agreements. It ends the litigation with a government victory.
George B. Cox urges harmony for fall and next year electors. He calls for W. H. Taft for president, J. R. Foraker for U S senator, and A. L. Harris for governor. Senator Foraker agrees he will support Taft if Republicans approve Cox’s plan.
The City of Mexico reports the Guatemalan affair settled with Mexico dropping demands for extradition of Gen. Jose Lima and Col. Onofre Bone. Diplomatic relations remain intact as Senor Gamboa is sent to Salvador and a Mexican consul handles Guatemala affairs. Mexico refuses to revoke Guatemalan minister Giron's passport, signaling restraint in retaliation for Cabera's conduct.
A Southern Pacific special train carrying 145 Ismalia temple Buffalo and Rajah temple Reading Shriners and families derailed at Honda after striking a defective switch. Thirty one were killed instantly and more than a score injured as the diner's coach crushed the locomotive and the wreckage caught fire. Bodies were recovered at Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
Antigambling action in Newport, Kentucky led to a police raid opposite the city station. Chief Lickert and nearly all officers arrested a craps game crowd including the proprietor and about 25 citizens. The jail overflowed with detainees until bonds were posted and prisoners released, with City Jailer Ben Ploeger briefly jailed before others could be freed.
Butte patrolman fatally wounded Harry Cole as he tried to flee after arrest on suspicions tied to the North Coast train robbery. A 2,000 crowd gathered at the jail led by Cole's brother to lynch Detective McGarvey, whom they blamed. Helena offers a $1,000 reward for arrests and convictions in the Welch’s Spur North Coast robbery and engineer Clow’s killing.
A late dispatch from Torreon Coahuila reports 90 miners killed in a fire at the Cornebas shaft of the Ternera group in Velardena Du rango. The blaze began Friday night in an abandoned shaft. Of 107 workers in a separate section, 17 escaped and 35 bodies recovered.
Columbus won a Supreme Court victory ordering the Columbus Gas Company to pay the city 4000 annually for franchise rights. The company had previously paid then refused, arguing legality. lower court rulings are reversed, affecting many utilities and carrying vital fiscal implications.
A southbound interurban from Springfield carrying 20 passengers halted for repair when an extra locomotive and work train dashed around a curve near Edwardsville. Nine injured, several seriously, as emergency crews respond to the derailment on the McKinley line.
The body of artist Miss Aurora Wittebort, who died in the University building fire, was recovered from the ruins on Friday in Kansas City Missouri.
The Berlin Master Builders Association and its suburbs on Friday ordered a lock-out of all masons and bricklayers aiding building workmen on May 18. The action impacts over 100,000 workers.
Word from Detroit reports Brig. Gen. Orlando T. R. Willcox U.S.A. retired former governor of the National Soldiers' Home Washington died Friday in Coburg Ontario at age 85. He previously served in high posts and had long military and veteran affairs ties.
Sixteen St Louis brokerage concerns will cease operations by June 16 as announced, affecting firms in the city ahead of the new law taking effect.
John Hibben announces from the Princeton alumni committee of 50 that a wealthy family has gifted Princeton University $1,200,000. The announcement underscores substantial support from alumni for the university's future endowment.
A Cincinnati Flemingsburg Southeast railway engine and two coaches plummeted 50 feet through a double deck trestle two miles from Flemingsburg Kentucky. Two persons are dead and two fatally injured with ten seriously hurt.
In Maysville Alabama Mrs Mattie Connally killed her son in law Frank Albright with a shotgun after he returned home drunk and drove the family from their residence. The case is described as a domestic murder with investigation by local authorities.
Abraham Hummel, the New York lawyer convicted of conspiracy in the Doodge-Morse divorce case, received one year in state prison and a $500 fine on Friday.
A deadly collision occurred on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line at the Wamlin avenue crossing in Chicago. One woman was killed and more than twenty people were injured.
Providence Rhode Island hundreds of machinists left the Builders Iron foundry on strike Wednesday alleging union discrimination after ten members were discharged in the last two weeks.
Lenroot's withdrawal from the senatorial contest is followed by Congressman H A Cooper pulling out on Wednesday night in Madison Wisconsin, altering the race dynamics.
Fifty United Railroads street cars operated Sunday on two lines with mostly women passengers and little disorder reported.
Salvation Army of St Louis marked its twentieth anniversary with services Sunday night at the Olympic theater led by Commander Eva Booth. The event honored the organization's long-running presence and community outreach in the city.
In Messina Sicily new craters appear on Mount Etna and Stromboli as eruptions grow. Observatories of Messina and Catania report continuing, though very light, earthquakes.
Topeka Kansas state supreme court granted a writ to oust Peter Everhardy mayor of Leavenworth from office for failure to enforce laws against saloons and other resorts.
Kansas City report states T C Webster, removed from an eastbound train on April 2 unconscious, has slept for forty days straight and remains asleep at City hospital.
A Minnesota reader testifies kidney and bladder trouble improved after three months on Peruna. A Canadian resident credits Peruna and Manalin with recovery after years of illness. The advertisement asserts kidneys must stay active and Peruna offers essential support to prevent disaster.
Advertises Dr R H Kline's nerve remedy claiming cures for fits St Vitus dance and nervous diseases. Promises a free $2.00 trial bottle and treatise from 931 Arch St Philadelphia Pa.
A quotation noting that true character combines strict self-discipline with gentleness toward others. It emphasizes balance between personal rigor and considerate behavior.
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