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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
2
The Express notes famine in 100 districts of 28 Russian provinces, predicting 18 000 000 people will need food until next July. It mentions English poachers adopting khaki for work hours to evade gamekeepers and three burglars in New York claiming to have robbed 400 homes.
Charles Hose of Sarawak studies beri beri and contends the disease stems from rice altered by mold or fungus growth.
A Parisian actor who once earned well now drives a cab to spite his divorced wife. She attached his salary wherever he worked, and only cab driving left him without a salary she could seize, making it his sole way to be free of her financial claim.
Cyrus J. Brownell of Worcester Massachusetts raises rattlesnakes king snakes pine snakes and other reptiles as a business crop among New England soil crops.
A Wall Street publication states John D. Rockefeller is the richest person globally with securities worth more than any other individual. He sits on boards of over 125 corporations and has earned over 200 million dollars in eight years, largely from Standard Oil dividends and other interests.
A Scottish correspondent notes Highland funerals lack undertakers as relatives carry a handmade coffin hip high to the kirkyard. After a six mile journey they dig the grave, return home, and mark the day with sandwiches whisky and pipe music.
John Henry Brodribb later Sir Henry Irving made his debut as the villain in a melo drama in English provinces. Tradition recalls a one act appearance with raw beef hidden under his collar to provoke the heroine’s dog to leap at him for virtue. Irving led stage management in the English speaking world.
An Imperial Arctic project led by Gov. W. B. McInnes and Gen. Greely seeks a 1906 Dawson start. The plan centers on using local Arctic knowledge for survival and transport, marking a shift from past expeditions.
The article notes Egypt imported goods exceeding 100 million dollars last year, with under 1 million from the United States. It suggests about 90 percent of Egypt’s imports could be supplied by U.S. producers, highlighting opportunities for American manufacturers to expand trade in Egypt.
Sea captains report erratic flow of the gulf stream near the American North Atlantic coast. Sailors say it explains the muggy season that just ended. Scientists dispute a direct gulf stream link to the weather event.
Record prices show growing demand for light har mess stallions with Arion selling for 125000 Axtell 105000 Sunol 65000 Directum 55000 Maud 8 45000 Nancy Hanks 45000 The Abbot 40000 Alix 40000 Kremlin 42000 Major Delmar 45000 Dan Patch pacer 40000 Star Pointer 38000 Ranes 36000 Young Pocahontas 35000 plus many at 25000 30000 One offer reaches 135000 for stallion Allerton
Warnings that soldiers will fire on disorder filled St Petersburg streets as troops reinforce and trains move labor forces. Rail strikes fragment Europe while Nicholas IIs reforms promise limited constitutional powers, press freedom and broader assembly rights. Conflicts erupt in Ekaterinoslav with multiple casualties as Briansk workers face entangled defenses.
Fire destroyed the Railroadmen's hotel in Hot Springs Arkansas killing six people identified as A L Mann a Denver conductor Mrs Mack a pianist Ed Snyder a hotel porter Harry Bradley a waiter and H Roberts from Tacoma plus John McLean of Austin Texas. In Asbury Park New Jersey Isabelle Spivey and her three children ages 10 7 and 3 were found dead in their burned shanty ruins.
Burglars estimated at 12 blew the vault in the new national bank at Hagerstown Indiana about 1 AM. They escaped with several hundred dollars before an exchange of shots summoned a posse and drove the robbers away. The safe was not broken due to the timely arrival of allies.
Chanute Kansas October 28 Sam L Raley 16-year-old boy who killed 70 year old farmer Henry Tomlinson made a full confession Friday He says no motive existed and an insane impulse led him to fire with a shotgun the shot blowing off the top of Tomlinson s head
Fire Friday night wiped out an entire block of business houses in Henderson Texas causing about $150000 in losses to a dozen firms. stocks and contents destroyed.
The semiannual conference of the college of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church began in Washington with 17 of 28 bishops present. The gathering marks the denomination’s governing body in session this week.
The Esparza collided with the Magnolia while carrying the president, Secretary Loeb, and Dr. Rixey to the cruiser West Virginia. Damage to Magnolia was minor with no injuries. Transfer to Ivy occurred at three a.m. and the voyage resumed on schedule. The New Orleans stop featured a crowd of about 50,000 as Roosevelt addressed issues including lynching.
Jerry Simpson ex congressman was laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery after ma sonic rites at the Scottish Rite temple. Congressman Victor Murdock delivered the address with a tribute to his predecessor as several hundred attendees including state politicians observed the services.
Charles A. Flammer resigned as the Republican candidate for district attorney and urged party members to back William Travers Jerome. The announcement came Wednesday night in New York.
Washington reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission show 886 persons killed and 13 783 injured on railroads in the year ending June 30 1905. Passenger losses rose while employee fatalities fell 106. there were 1 231 collisions and 1 535 derailments.
A legislative committee scrutinizing insurers disclosed that Mutual Life financed favorable reports about its probe. Witness Charles J. Smith, a newspaper man, led a scheme paying vouchers totaling about 11 000 dollars with more to come, sending dispatches to about 100 papers via Allan Forman's Telegraphic News Bureau.
Chicago delegates to the interstate commerce law convention split into two factions over endorsing President Roosevelt's plan. At Steinway hall 350 pledged to back the policy, while about 450 delegates refused to sign and moved to Music hall to draft resolutions opposing the proposed rate revisions.
The Washington Post reports Secretary of War Taft will not resign to run for president. He states no intention to campaign for the nation's chief executive and plans to stay in the cabinet as long as the president desires. He reiterates no presidential candidacy and disowns any “presidential boom.”
Two fast passenger trains on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway collided head on one mile south of Fairfield Iowa. Four people were killed and between 15 and 20 injured none fatally. The wreck involved trains No 11 from Chicago and No 12 from Kansas City both at about 80 mph. The dispatcher’s orders and clearance communications are cited as the cause.
Philadelphia on October 25. B Frank Clyde vice president of the William P Clyde Steamship company and noted millionaire was dragged under a west bound locomotive at Fifty second street station of the Pennsylvania railroad and killed instantly.
Secretary of War Taft departed Washington Friday night for Hampton Roads and will sail to Panama to personally investigate canal conditions. He will meet Gov Magoon and Minister to Panama and confer with Chief Engineer Stevens to obtain direct facts for congressional guidance.
Burglars blew open the Ridgeville bank safe in Ridgeville Indiana early Tuesday and stole six thousand dollars. A running battle with a citizen posse left the bank cashier and two robbers wounded before the trio escaped.
In Lexington Kentucky on October 28 passengers aboard Louisville Southern train No 9 were hurled from a bridge seven miles from the city into a creek forty feet below. Twelve were injured none killed.
Moscow forms a provisional government as revolutionaries push for reforms while strikes clash with police across the empire. Czar Nicholas refuses to concede, chaos grows, and delegates in Moscow move toward an independent government. Reports from London and Odessa note court opposition, possible dictatorship talks, and deadly troop clashes with civilians.
Miss Susanna Agnes Geary, 20, chorus girl of Cambridge, was identified by her mother Mrs. Catherine Geary and sisters Bertha and Evelyna Geary via rings on the victim. The body parts were found in suitcases at Winthrop harbor on Sept 21 and near Charlestown bridge on Oct 27. Morris Nathan, engaged to Geary, was arrested in Pittsburg after admitting he accompanied her on Sept 9 but denying involvement.
William Le Duc a farmer near Chenoa killed his brother in law Mayor Charles Nickel then shot Hugh D Jones a wealthy landowner inside the Che noa state bank. He barricaded himself in the vault firing on others, winding two more men and holding a mob at bay for six hours before surrendering to sheriffs and deputies at 8:30 p m.
London Oct 28 Times correspondent reports Japan's rice crop far below original estimates. Three prefectures face possible famine as harvests fail.
Pittsburg on October 27 Edward G Cunliffe the Adams Express robber pleaded guilty to two larceny charges for a total theft of 101000. Judge suspended sentence until Saturday.
The Russian transport Lena, interned at Mare Island since spring, sailed Thursday for San Francisco and will return to a Russian port, sailing Sunday.
The Sydney line steamer Drogher Moana was lost off New Zealand on September 20 with seven crew members drowned.
The body of Duncan McGregor a Peshtigo lumberman missing since July 4 was found in the Menominee River. Authorities indicate foul play as a likely factor in the death.
H Lung a leading Chinese American and grandmaster of Chinese Masons will marry Soo See of Chicago on the evening of October 30 in Indianapolis Indiana a noted wedding of two prominent Chinese figures in the United States
Two men died and three were injured when a boiler exploded on the sand dredge Colorado tied to the wharf at Market street in St. Louis on Wednesday. The incident occurred near the riverfront causing multiple casualties.
Genoa reports King Victor Emmanuel using an electrical device to lower an 11 ton corner stone into the sea for the new harbor works amid great enthusiasm. Over 500000 spectators attend while 43 warships plus 3000 other craft are present. Project cost is estimated at 15000000 dollars. Train Robbed Twelve Killed in Vladikavkaz dispatch.
Tokio reports active evacuation of Manchuria by Japanese forces with troops arriving daily at various ports.
Mr. Kenney recounts a near hopeless paralysis battle and rapid recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits seven boxes with restoring health and keeping him working at Merrimac Hat Co. He resides at 101 Aubin Street Amesbury Massachusetts and the remedy is sold by druggists or directly by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The Life magazine quote notes that national honor is costly in blood and treasure, becoming affordable only to the wealthiest nations as modern conflicts drain resources from broader societies.
Go East via the Nickel Plate Road with daily through trains to Cleveland Buffalo New York and Boston. Dining car meals from 35 cents to 1.00 and a la carte service. Luxurious sleeping cars on all trains. No excess fare. For rates connections and sleeping car reservations contact J Y Calahan General agent 112 Adams St Chicago MI.
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