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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
1
The Washington Post argues three justified targets in auto criticism. It claims only those harmed by cars or unable to own them have standing, while condemning affluent owners for spendthrift habits and noting society bears no moral breach when private choices such as buying cars replace homes.
A London teacher's astronomy lesson hits a real scare when a nine year old misinterprets the zodiac as broken after a soda water factory closes due to a bursting steam pipe. The pupil links the cosmic term to a local disaster, reflecting gaps in elementary astronomy education.
The piece discusses adopting buying by weight for foods to aid the housewife and curb living costs. It cites California and Cuba as examples, noting California’s weight purchases didn’t curb prices, while Cuba allegedly saw better results, including eggs bought by the pound.
An energetic businessman counsels a tired man to take easier steps and breathe easier. He urges doing the most important tasks first, avoiding useless activity, and working up to a limit of hours before stopping to prevent deterioration and burnout.
Experts sum up results of large French maneuvers with 60 000 troops. A key conclusion notes air ships as valuable auxiliaries, praising aeroplanes for supporting armies and carrying trained observers in future wars.
A Taunton couple faced a marriage setback when the prospective groom refused to proceed after his fiancée giggled during the license application. The bride’s snicker apparently triggered the man’s objection, with odds suggesting the bride found a fortunate escape from the match.
Unconfirmed reports from Paris claim a revolution may have begun in Athens as King George and the royal family reportedly fled. The Greek cabinet crisis, led by Venezelos, sparked dissolution of the national assembly and a new election date was set for November 28 amid royal and public backing. Berlin reported circulating rumor of upheaval with unanswered telegraph inquiries.
London reports Ethel Clare Leneve cleared as an accessory after the fact in the Belle Elmore murder. Dr H H Crippen, condemned to death, orchestrated the crime for love of Miss Leneve. Crown counsel failed to prove her knowledge of the plan or crime. The three hour trial ended with a swift jury verdict of acquittal.
Band of Manobos tribesmen devastate the Davo coast in southeastern Mindanao. They killed several planters, including American Earl Gerr. Troops were ordered to the scene as Brigadier General Pershinz left Zamboanga to lead reinforcements. Dattos demand expulsion of foreigners and Filipinos from the district.
Hayward Wis Judge James Wickham ruled John F Dietz may await trial on murder charges if he can post $40 900 in qualified bondsmen The bail for Leslie Deltz was set at $10 000 Bond efforts are underway in Cameron dam related case
A committee appointed by BE H Gary chairman of the United States Steel corporation will investigate seven day labor in continuous processes in the iron and steel industry starting Thursday.
King George accepted honorary membership in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. A committee of Americans notified him of his selection on Thursday.
Louis Antheline Gregori the military writer who shot Major Dreyfus in the wrist during the transfer of Zola’s remains to the Pantheon on June 4 1908 died Wednesday in Paris.
Former Georgia Governor Gay Allen Daniel Candler died at his home in Atlanta on Wednesday after an extended illness. Candler, who represented his district in Congress, served as governor from 1898 to 1903.
Washington. Oscar S. Strauss American ambassador to Turkey desires retirement and return to the United States after reporting all disputes have been satisfactorily settled. With harmony restored between Turkey and the United States Strauss says there is no further need to expatriate himself. He has not resigned and may return to Constantinople at the end of his sixty days leave if the president so directs.
Havoc from a three center cyclone tidal wave and volcanic eruptions on Ischia Torre del Greco and Salerno areas leaves an unknown death toll. many homes collapse mud covers roads and residents face hunger and exposure. Italian interior ministry seeks relief. shipping damaged and Casamicciola suffers heavy losses.
Reported explosion aboard the Haitien gunboat Liberte near Port de Paix results in about 70 deaths or drownings. Twenty rescued. The ship had sailed from Port au Prince last Monday with 90 aboard, including ten Haitian generals. Details remain scarce.
Alan R. Hawley and Augustus Post arrive in Quebec greeted by U S consul and cheering locals after a grueling journey from St. Louis. Their America II balloon landed at St. Ambroise and may soon have its large bag retrieved from a mountain cache.
Washington news reports Secretary of Agriculture Wilson issues an order banning milk not tuberculin tested from the department and all branches. The ruling is seen as crucial and expected to influence broader actions, pressing pasteurization opponents and milk dealers facing legal challenges.
The postal savings bank board approved a list of forty eight second class post offices for first trial. The selection includes one office per state or territory such as Pekin Illinois Princeton Indiana Decorah Iowa Houghton Michigan Bemidji Minnesota Nebraska City Nebraska Wahpeton North Dakota Ashtabula Ohio Deadwood South Dakota Manitowoc Wisconsin.
Official vote total from last August confirms James Wickersham’s re-election as Alaska’s delegate to Congress. The count completed Wednesday certifies his victory in the Juneau district.
Senator Robert M. La Follette returned to Madison from Mayo Hospital in Rochester after an operation. He was accompanied by Mrs. La Follette and reported feeling fine.
A massive blaze gutted a large anthracite coal storage shed at the M. A. Hanna coal dock in Superior. The fire consumed 250,000 tons of coal and drew the full force of the city fire department and several fire tugs to prevent spread to adjacent docks and vessels. Loss estimated at 500,000 dollars.
Lieutenant Monte fell with a Wright aeroplane near Magdeburg in Prussia and was killed instantly. The report notes the fatal air incident as part of wartime losses.
President Taft reportedly decides to appoint a colored man to the highest executive branch office ever held by a member of the race. The move marks a historic breakthrough in federal government appointments.
Mineola N Y The 1 200 factory workers are named residuary legatees of Isaac Remsen a New York manufacturer whose 600 000 estate was filed for probate after his death at his home in Mineola.
Secretary Nagel ordered a complete re enumeration of Tacoma population after protests by Tacoma residents. New census details to be gathered by authorities to ensure accurate figures for the city.
Pittsburg mills began manufacturing 60 million tons of structural steel for Panama Canal lock gates at a cost of 5.5 million dollars. The first shipment is slated in three weeks.
Eight thousand freight and express wagon drivers halted work in Lisbon. Soldiers and firemen are being used to move essentials amid the transportation crisis.
The federal grand jury in Chicago has been seeking new evidence to indict accomplices after the fact in the $172,000 Fitzgerald robbery. Witnesses from banking houses like Northern Trust testify about deposits tied to Fitzgerald while prosecutors defend the strength of their case. Investigator Eberstein is supplanted by Charles F. De Woody as head of the DOJ effort.
A late night blaze in Victoria British Columbia devastated the city’s business heart, with losses estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars. Firebrands rode the wind toward the waterfront as firefighters militia and Work Point garrison battled to prevent the flames from reaching the harbor. The Victoria Times office and the Five Sisters building were among the structures burned. the Pemberton building and Dinard hotel were at risk but saved.
Washington reports the loss from recent fires in the national forests of Montana and northern Idaho totals about 15 million dollars for lumber valued at six billion board feet. The burned area in the district reaches 1,250,000 acres as officials complete the first rough government estimate.
Eight year old Joseph De Bonti of Haverstraw died after putting a cartridge in his mouth and biting it. The cartridge exploded sending a bullet upward through the brain.
Lieutenant Saglietti fell with a military biplane he was maneuvering Thursday in Rome and was instantly killed. The machine was wrecked.
The Savings bank of the Grand Fountain, the largest Negro industrial and social organization in the country, was placed in the hands of a receiver. Bank examiners say they cannot determine its assets or liabilities.
Washington reports letters from Senator Elkins bedside in West Virginia indicate a decided improvement in his health.
Jennie Brand former wife of Thomas Carraher alleges in Des Moines district court that her husband R G Brand is an habitual drunkard cruel and guilty of illicit association. She seeks divorce custody of their child and notes Carraher death and Harry Hutchins trial. Rail reports follow including Des Moines Terminal Muscatine North and South and Keokuk Hamilton Bridge company finances.
The 1909 Iowa farm crop and livestock values totaled 831,382,076 with crops at 466,170,849 and livestock 365,161,227 on January 1, 1910. The report tallies increases from 1908 of 23,977,430 and from 1907 of 101,005,105, noting top valued items like corn, oats, hay, and pasture.
Nine year old Louie Woolery dies after being struck by car driven by Dr R R Morden at Sixth and New York Aves. Iowa & Great Northern reports a deficit of 145316 76 with railroad commission. Des Moines Masons plan Nov 10 banquet after fundraising for new temple. Henry J MacDonald 76 dies at 820 Sixteenth St cancer. widow and two brothers survive. Legislative push to apply state house employment rules to all but officials. Homer Fuller dies by consuming carbolic acid at East Second and Grand. wife found him.
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