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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
1
The Express notes rising opposition to motor vehicles as newspapers publish letters about accidents and encroachments on public rights. It highlights George B. Cortelyou’s physical culture hobby and hunting background as context for a broader discussion on outdoor life and modern mobility.
The article notes large imports of black walnut at Hamburg in 1903 exceeding 70,632,000 cubic feet yet failing to meet rising demand. It mentions Virginia whitewood pitch pine and cedar selling well at good prices with demand for cedar suited to artistic furniture and lead pencils.
A historical note estimates between 7 and 8 million of France’s 10 million voters are capitalists or stockholders. It includes landowners, bondholders, railway and national bonds holders, cooperative members, and savers with bank deposits.
A French trade paper cites Milan based silk guild figures: Italy hosts 1065 spinning mills with 58748 basins of which 2642 idle. There are 364 twisting shops with 705262 spindles active and 49050 idle. Weaving shops number 165 with 9703 hand looms (159 idle) and 7459 automatic looms (5 idle).
In the Aisne region, electricity powers agriculture via a main high-tension line feeding 16 substations. About forty threshers and 25 root cutters are in operation, along with dairy equipment, pumps, flour mills, lighting, and electric heaters. Large owners own the motors.
An electric clock in the Berlin observatory basement, installed by Prof Foerstein in 1865, is sealed in an air tight glass cylinder and has operated for months with a daily deviation of only fifteen one thousandths of a second. Astronomers aim to improve it further.
Commander Peary consolidates experience and naval craft cunning in a Maine built vessel designed for extreme Arctic work. The ship features unusual strength armor and reinforced girding to pierce Arctic ice toward the North Pole.
Germany operates a unique electric driven salt railway with no drivers. Trains of three trucks carry half a ton each from Stassfurt salt mines. Each engine provides 24 horsepower. Five stations along the line trigger an automatic bell and station staff to stop or receive the train.
Ship officers report healthier passengers on lines that encourage athletic games at sea. Soon major liners will equip gymnasiums with shore standard exercise machines to promote fitness during long voyages.
The customs department announces regulations to implement antidumping rules. When Canadian produced goods sell at slaughter prices in Canada, a special duty applies in addition to the normal customs duty. The duty equals the difference between Canadian selling price and export home market value, but cannot exceed half the ordinary customs duty.
In frost prone fruit districts overseas a strange frost protection method uses a cart packed with wet straw and a tar fueled stove with a fan. Heat vapor from burning tar creates a dense fog that blankets orchards as the cart moves, protecting trees from cold damage.
A weekly roundup reports Roosevelt's 46th birthday anniversary observed Thursday with congratulatory messages and visits. Gen James N Tyner replies with a sharp letter accusing the president of bad faith over postal frauds.
The East column notes Postmaster Cornelius Van Cott of New York dies from heart disease after a sharp attack of nervous indigestion. The Pennsylviana Railroad orders 6,290 cars to replace worn-out units east and west of Pittsburg. Edward Morgan named temporary Postmaster in Van Cott’s place. Judge Parker schedules trips to New York New Jersey and Connecticut. William McAvoy, longtime actor once with Edwin Booth, dies at 67 in Roxbury Mass. A Hungarian killer named Kiss hanged in Newton New Jersey. Labaree & Co. closes its New York offices with assets of 6 000 to 7 000 and liabilities around 123 000. Henry L Joyce named receiver for Knickerbocker Steamship Co. General Slocum. New York opens a great subway system with 125 000 riders, cost 35 million dollars and 10 000 workers over four years. Track total 305 000 feet, 245 000 underground.
The Dorie arrived in San Francisco with 2 747 tons of cargo including 1 900 000 worth of silks and teas and 500 000 in other goods. The Arrow airship flight over St Louis impressed crowds before crossing the Mississippi. Two brothers killed themselves on train tracks near Athens Tennessee. Frank J Marshall won the US chess championship in St Louis. A Wabash freight wreck at Sadorus Illinois killed J Francisco and four tramps. The Northern King carried copper ingots valued at 850 000 down the Detroit river. Ed Geers was injured in a harness race at Memphis. Dan Patch set a 1 56 mile. A Detroit crossing accident near Battle Creek killed Mr and Mrs Alden. Nevada sues US for 470 414 in civil war aid. Treasurer T J Chase indicted for embezzlement but released on bond. John Glenn and Joseph Martin die from a 100 foot fall on an Illinois Central bridge. A Burlington train hits an oil wagon near Phillips Nebraska with a fatal fire. An asbestos curtain failure causes a Chicago theatre panic. Mrs Rae Krauss confesses guilt in Hartford City for murder and is imprisoned.
Field Marshal Oyama reports Japanese total casualties at Shakhe river battle as 15 879 officers and men. A London Times correspondent in Hull says the Russian Baltic fleet attack on British fishing boats was deliberate.
Dutch forces seized Baoebatoe in Ach after sharp fighting. Achinese losses were 196 killed. Dutch casualties 3 killed and 11 wounded. Dutch captured 20 guns.
Public school system cost for year ending June 30 1904 set at 251 457 625 an increase of 16 million per capita 315 total population 22 75 per pupil. Fires deaths deaths from accidents murders and political quarrels reported with names and places.
London reports that the North sea incident involving the Russian second Pacific squadron and British trawlers has been referred to an international commission under The Hague convention. Premier Balfour announced the move after a period of tension, with inquest and inquiries planned in Hull and Vigo to determine the facts and ensure punishment if warranted. The accord aims to avoid war and may influence upcoming elections as public opinion reacts to the compromise.
In Carbondale Illinois October 28 Joseph Martin and John Glenn both of Chicago were killed Thursday at Thebes New Illinois by falling 100 feet while working on an Illinois Central railroad bridge. They were hoisting iron blocks with a derrick from the ground to the top and were riding on an iron beam when the pulley slipped. Both men were mangled and their bodies sent to Chicago.
New York reports many provisional gold export engagements cancelled as Anglo- Russian situation shows improvement abroad. Exchange remains strong and shipments to Europe next week appear highly probable.
The Lima Savings Bank and Trust Company failed to open on Friday in Lima Ohio. The bank's capital stock is $50,000 with a large portion reportedly held in Toledo.
In Masontown Pennsylvania on Saturday night Clifford Hawley shot and killed Simon Donahoe and wounded William Mordow after a political argument. Mordow intervened and Hawley fired twice from his coat pocket before escaping.
Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley defeated national champion Miss Georgianna Bishop one up after 19 holes in the open tournament at the Country Club links in New Haven.
New York reports at Democratic headquarters that Gen. Nelson A. Miles will tour western states next week in support of the Democratic national ticket.
A blast at Mine No 3 in Trinidad area rocks Rocky Mountain Fuel and Iron. Estimates place dead between 30 and 60 with 17 miners and 4 company men initially inside. The mine remains burning as rescuers, many Slavs, risk toxic fumes to find survivors or recover bodies.
Hartford City Ind October 28 A grand jury indicted Mrs Rae M Krauss for murder in the first degree in the poisoning of her step daughter Crystal Krauss. She pleaded guilty after reading a signed confession from the Blackford county jail and was sentenced to life in the Indiana women's prison. A mob escorted her to the interurban train to begin confinement.
Des Moines reports William Peddicord, a Perry area farmer, attacked his wife with a club in the barnyard, leaving her gravely injured, then killed himself in a nearby cornfield. A child found the unconscious wife and the husband dead. The couple, once prosperous, faced a hidden debt of 1200 dollars that Mrs. Peddicord did not know about.
Boston Oct 29 Joe Walcott the negro pugilist was held for the grand jury in 2500 dollars on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Nelson Hall. The revolver reportedly discharged accidentally and a bullet first wounded Walcott then entered Hall's breast causing almost instant death.
The synod of the Reformed church for Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Colorado began its eighteenth annual session in St. Louis on Wednesday night Rev V Franklin Curtis of Kansas City was elected president of the synod.
The Knickerbocker Steamboat Company that owned the General Slocum was put in the hands of receiver Henry L. Joyce in a suit seeking a claim of 163.72 dollars.
Five stables and associated storage and ammunition depots for Troops A B and D Highth cavalry at Fort Sill burned. Loss set at 25 000 dollars as 120000 rounds of ammunition exploded in the blaze.
In St. Louis on Oct 24 William Morris alias C C Blair a confessed train robber died at the city hospital from injuries from the Friday battle between detectives and suspects.
Mrs Pare of Glasgow Kentucky credits Dean's Kidney Pills with regulating kidney secretions easing back pain and removing the scalding sensation during urination. She reports better health and rest since using the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous misfit scene unfolds with musicians sketched as underappreciated. Characters trade quips about singing voices, tuning, and public reception while jokes about Wagner and a piano stool moment frame a lively backstage exchange.
A Swiss express passenger loses a hat, alarms the train, and pays a ten dollar fine. A Yarmouth church blessing precedes the fishing fleet. Eight brewery horses serve as pallbearers at A Pryor’s funeral. Laurenceton clock strikes wildly then mob halts it. A San Francisco crane accident showers a crockery store.
A nursing mother claims nervousness and headaches disappeared after switching from tea and coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She reports improved milk supply and a healthier baby, urging others with children to try Postum as a coffee substitute. The ad cites caffeine in tea and coffee and promotes cereal-based Postum with a booklet and the quote There’s a reason.
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