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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
1
The article laments a trend toward catastrophic accidents drawing attention only after large loss of life, suggesting society ignores smaller incidents unless hundreds perish. It reflects on press emphasis and public concern during the period.
Wu Ting Fang rejects a rumor that he has a ping pong ankle and suggests an American journalist originated the term for its appeal. He criticizes the printed notion as fanciful and unnecessary.
The article notes that late eruptions in the West Indies have sparked extensive discussion on volcano causes. It concludes that when a volcano is ready to erupt, it will erupt, and humans cannot foretell or prevent the event.
The piece notes the 13 in Alfonso's title is not ominous and hopes the young king will mirror his mother Maria Christina in governing Spain. If his policies match the regent's influence, the country may prosper and citizens owe thanks to Maria Christina.
The writer ponders human potential against nature as volcanic fury obliterates St Pierre Martinique and its people, illustrating limits of mankind amid nature’s awe inspiring, resistless force.
The Martinique catastrophe the Johnstown flood the Galveston horror and cyclones at St Louis and Louisville show the utter helplessness of man against nature. Humanity’s pride in achievement fades quickly when faced with fire flood or tempest in their full majesty.
The United States Geological Survey reports Alaska has abundant fuel resources including coal, timber and peat. Alfred H. Brooks notes petroleum discoveries but its commercial value remains uncertain.
The famed astronomer Prof Lewis Swift turns eighty two as his active life continues. His career includes 15 comets and 1342 nebulae, a record said to be rivaled only by Sir William Herschel. He remains agile and active, with honorary memberships from societies worldwide and much of his work conducted in Rochester New York.
Thirty years ago Gen Palma then exiled in Cuba hurriedly buried his mother in an obscure Brayamo cemetery under a wooden cross speaking of Spanish cruelty. Recently he and friends exhumed the remains and placed them in a grand tomb with a tablet noting his return and Christian burial.
The Swiss watchmakers, once edged by American rivals in the last quarter century, have installed American machinery and are selling heavily in the United States. The piece argues foreigners may acknowledge American mechanical supremacy only after a final effort and suggests this shift could recur in other industries.
After Caroline French died, J. Sterling Morton placed her grave marker with the names Joy, Paul, Carl and Mark. A friend asked why the sons’ names were added. Morton replied he took the boys to the cemetery and warned that any misdeed would lead to their names being chiseled off the stone.
Americans amusement grows as Attleboro Mass produces coronation souvenir medals and Claremont Mass turns out flag staffs and spearheads for the parade. The United States likely supplies other stage properties for the event, a fact England may grumble at but prefer since American goods are seen as the best money can buy.
A survey of recent federal activity notes Senator Hoar defending the Filipinos in the Senate on the 22nd against the Maine removal bill. The House resumes immigration debate with Underwood's educational test amendment adopted. Senate discusses the Philippine government bill on the 23rd and an extra $58,500 appropriated for the current year. Private pension bills and other minor measures pass in the House, along with $15,000 for storm warning stations at South Manitou Island Michigan. Adjournments occur to the 26th.
The president was hosted at lunch aboard the French battleship Gaulois by Rochambeau commission members in Annapolis. Lord Pauncefoot died in Washington at 74 as British ambassador to the United States. A statue of Marshal Rochambeau was unveiled in Washington. The president plans a trip to eastern and midwestern states.
Over the week ended May 23 the leading clearing houses showed $2,134,005,353 in exchanges, down from $2,384,235 the prior week. U.S. business failures numbered 192, compared with 228 last week and 180 a year ago. A Presbyterian general assembly committee seeks uniform divorce and marriage laws nationwide. In Chelsea Tommy Noonan died after a boxing bout with Eddie Dixon of Chicago. Mine property protection workers prepare for a June 2 strike. the conflict has cost millions. American League baseball standings show varied percentages. National League shows Pittssburg and Chicago leading, with several teams below .500. Over 20,000 immigrants expected in New York this week, with 10,500 from Italian ports.
Reports include Milford Indiana losing half its business section to fire. suicides and murders in South Bend. hangings in Whatcom Washington and Booneville Missouri. editor Turner’s death in Columbus Ohio. Clover Virginia fire near wipeout. drownings at North Vernon and Decorah. a Union South Carolina tornado. a jealous wife shooting in Arkansas City. Petty killings near Arcola Missouri. a record 97 mile train run Montpelier to Detroit. resig nation of S P Long at Lima College. Buford's Manila voyage with cavalry and casuals.
Reports say Abe Withrop a white man was lynched by a mob in Paris Missouri for the murder of William Grow. Francis M. Black former Missouri supreme court chief justice died in Kansas City at age 65. A fire destroyed a large portion of Johnstown Missouri including business blocks. St Clair county bond case unsettled after 34 years. compromise now reduces a 200000 debt to 1500000.
An explosion in Fernie British Columbia mines killed 109 miners with nearly 100 bodies recovered and about 80 still missing. Indirect reports cite ongoing rescue work as authorities confirm the tragedy amid regional tremors.
Senate resolution by Senator Gallinger on lynching investigations discussed with Philippine bill, fortifications and pension measures. House focuses on District of Columbia business with many private pension bills. Reports on Boer peace talks, tidal wave in Martinique, and various criminal cases feature in the day’s wider news.
The brief item notes President Roosevelt will celebrate Independence Day in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Other quick items mention Senator Clark’s wealth, a Boston ice cream Sunday ban repeal, Grand Duke Boris touring the U S in June, and various brief world and national events.
The U S president and French officials unveiled the Rochambeau statue honoring the French ally in the American Revolution. French sailors and American sailors mingled as flags unfurled, with Franco American friendship celebrated through speeches and music. President Roosevelt welcomed the French guests and affirmed friendship.
Manila reports Gen. Chaffee disapproved the court martial acquittals of Maj. Waller and Lieut. Day for killing natives in Samar. He calls the verdicts a miscarriage of justice, approves portions of a not guilty ruling regarding murder, and censures Day for not delaying.
In a New York Tribune account a curt housewife questions a charity applicant about employment. The applicant, once an expressman who ferried the Bacchante to a station, explains that in Boston his past ruined his employability and he must seek aid.
A clipped dialogue reveals thoughts on romance after marriage. Mr. Chillins questions if couples lose imagination, noting that if they try to explain everything they have, they become more imaginative in a Brooklyn setting.
Descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa along the Burling ton Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway line. Free on application to Jno G Farmer G P and TA BCRN Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa. Contains Minnesota and Iowa game laws and notes on boarding houses hotels and cottages for rent.
Uncle Jerry claims the shovel fish of South America is highly accommodating. He says its shovel shaped snout can leap onto banks to dig bait for catching it.
An old advertising fragment promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for foot pain swelling and sweat relief with claims of new shoe ease. Includes sample offer and seller location Le Roy New York. Also contains various quotes and testimonials about medicines and products from Chicago Daily News and Pike's Toothache Drops.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced 25 cents offered as a remedy. The ad promotes cough relief during a cold. A witty closing line notes that accusing a man of leading a dog's life might be an insult to the dog. Chicago.
An American official lauds French friendship and the Yorktown memorial unveiling. The ceremony featured ambassadors, a public tribute to the French commander and a military review as the Star Spangled Banner played.
A fragment discusses orders quickly carried out and argues they should have been disobeyed to uphold national honor and perhaps avert a regrettable historic incident in American military history.
May 26 dispatches describe a 400 yard fissure from peak to base of Mont Pelee in Martinique. Officials report looters among the dead as the volcano erupts again near Fort de France and nearby towns. Estimates of fatalities reach 30,000 in Gov L Huerto’s official report to Paris.
Washington report notes 2,000,000 disease cures and about 700 churches established over 35 years in Christian Science. Also dated items report a Guatemala earthquake, Tolstoï illness, troop movements to Manila, and a triple crime in Arkansas City with a suicide.
A letter to Dr. Hartman from Congressman Botkin extols Peruna and Manalin for curing catarrh of the stomach and constipation after a twenty five year struggle. Augusta real estate agent L F Verdery also reports relief from dyspepsia. The ad invites readers to write for free medical advice from Dr. Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
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