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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
A miscellany of aphorisms on marriage money and life note rising interest in aeroplanes and air travel. It mentions Iceland seeking home rule and Wright aircraft pricing while wittily surveying romance fashion and public sentiment.
The report notes Emperor Franz Joseph at Ischl enjoying hunting at age 78, climbing 5000 feet to shoot four stags. It contrasts odd rumor of a Scottish Englishman marrying a poor girl at home with a potential Carnegie Hero Fund annuity.
Andrew Carnegie establishes a 1,250,000 hero fund for Scotland. The plan bars listening to bagpipe music as a condition for receiving funds, outlining strict eligibility rules.
Naval experts say an airship could float on water and fly, achieving dual capability. The concept envisions vessel existing both in air and deep water simultaneously.
A remark notes that King Edward is unlikely to elevate William Waldorf Astor, a distinguished ex-countryman, to the peerage due to his busy schedule and royal priorities.
The Wright brothers show flight is possible but hard requiring a skilled operator. The Brooklyn Eagle notes once a man learns to fly freely, thousands will rival him. The human aspect is easy and the mechanical side nears solution.
Two thirds of habitual inebriates under public care in Great Britain are mentally defective, per the royal commission on the care and control of the feeble minded. The finding echoes views held by many in America, suggesting self indulgence in appetite signals mental or moral deficiency.
A nine member family on the New York wharf pays passage and sees their ship depart for France after the wife’s warning. The ship sails safely, illustrating how superstition might seize on coincidence. Fortunate, most foretold fears do not occur.
The navy plans to use the Washington Monument as a temporary wireless telegraphy station at 555 feet to send messages to ships 38 000 miles away. If successful an iron tower of the same height will be built as a permanent station, following a French model using the Eiffel Tower.
Mrs William Astor longtime social arbiter of New York died at her Fifth Avenue home from heart disease She had governed society for decades and hosted legendary gatherings including the famed 400 Her son Col John Jacob Astor noted Beechwood Newport summer home remained closed due to ill health her passing marks the end of an era in high society
The first squadron of the Atlantic battleship fleet arrived at Olongapo after a fine voyage from Japan. Wireless talk with Manila planned during stays. In Tai-Tan Island harbor the second squadron arrived Friday, greeted by few Chinese spectators amid protest over restricted passes. The Louisiana led the fleet into harbor with salutes from forts and the Chinese Hai Chi responding.
Liberty Hyde Bailey announces the itineraries for the country life commission with one day hearings set from November 6 at Maryland Agricultural College to December 18 in Washington. The tour covers the south west midwest Rocky Mountain states and includes talks in Philadelphia Ithaca and various states with diverse participants joining en route.
Amoy reports the second squadron of the American Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral William H. Emory reached the port Friday morning after a uneventful voyage from Yokohama. Chinese officials prepared a warm welcome and emphasized hopes for closer ties with the United States.
London suffragette disturbances lead to the temporary closing of galleries in the house of commons. Two women chained themselves to the grille while cries for votes for women echoed from the ladies’ gallery and men protested from the strangers’ gallery. Attendants dragged them free as portions of the grille came away.
Montgomery, former Allegheny National Bank cashier in Pittsburg, found guilty for a second time this week of embezzlement. He is linked to a $144,000 theft of bank bonds and totals across two cases amounting to $613,000, with no defense testimony offered.
The nearly nude body of a 35 to 40 year old man was found Thursday in Lapham's Lane bound with a rope and driving rein. He had a throat wound, a bullet hole, and a crushed skull. homicide is suspected with an estimated three weeks since death.
Baltimore reports the schooner Charles S Hirsch laden with lumber from Brunswick to Baltimore wrecked near Paul Gamiels life saving station. Captain Frank Hunter and five sailors were rescued by breeches buoy crews, but the cook and one sailor drowned.
Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds Cowden was placed on the retired list of the navy Friday, on his sixty second birthday, marking the end of his active service.
Frick Els, a worker at American Steel and Wire Company in Cleveland, was decapitated when a machine drawing red hot wire broke and the coil wrapped around his neck. The neck was burned through in seconds, severing his head.
Warsaw reports that all private Polish schools were closed by the governors in retaliation for attacks on Russian university students. The move deepens tensions between Polish authorities and minority and student groups amid ongoing unrest.
Sofia announced to foreign representatives its acceptance of paying compensation to Turkey after days of diplomatic pressure. The cabinet, with Emperor Ferdinand's backing, also ordered the immediate discharge of 60,000 reservists, restoring the army to 60,000.
President and Mrs Roosevelt and high officials attended memorial services for Baron Speck Von Sternburg, late German ambassador, at the German Lutheran Concordia church. Baroness Sternburg was accompanied by her mother as clergy from Lutheran and St. John’s churches led the service.
Charles W. Morse, once a Wall Street power, spent over six hours in the U S circuit court criminal branch Friday defending his financial dealings from the witness chair.
Secretary James Wilson of the department of agriculture and cabinet member has been offered the presidency of the State Agricultural College of Colorado in Des Moines Iowa.
Following an investigation into claims that 40 Yaquis were killed including Chief Rule in Hermosillo, Nogales officials conclude there is no foundation for the reports and no such deaths occurred.
News from Valdosta Ga reports the probable fatal shooting of Alfred Boon by his brother Babe Boon in Echols County. Both youths are under 21 and sons of a prominent farmer.
Reports from R. D. Mohun leader of the American expedition in the Congo state he has discovered rich deposits of gold tin and copper in the Manyema district.
President Roosevelt will urge Congress to pass a national health law similar to the AMA plan. Dr. Charles A L Reed stated the president authorized a message with definite proposals and endorsement to the next Congress, urging 13 000 doctors to back and campaign for the public welfare measure.
The Farmers Society of Equity was organized in Indianapolis with delegates from multiple states. The constitution mirrors the American Society of Equity but requires all convention delegates to be producing farmers. Elected officers include President J A Everitt and Vice President W E Creslick. treasurer J C Rous. Directors named N N Ashby J A Myers R Sherad W H Mitchell L H Johnson F W Morris.
James Kerr Democratic national committeeman from Pennsylvania died Saturday morning at his New Rochelle summer home after an operation for an intestinal disorder. His wife and sons were present. William J. Bryan visited him last Monday and Kerr, elated, then suffered a nervous collapse worsening his condition. Doctors met in consultations and Friday determined surgery offered the only chance of salvation.
Indianapolis witnesses a novel air ascent as a 110000 cubic foot balloon rises with an automobile replacing the basket. Occupants Carl G. Fisher of Indianapolis and G L Baumbaugh of Springfield, Illinois, aim to roll up the balloon into the car for rapid reuse.
Sac City report says Ian Will H Pettis pleaded guilty in district court to embezzling $27,000 of county funds and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. He had previously maintained innocence and his plea change came as a surprise. He was immediately sent to prison.
In New York on Oct 30 Henry Jones and David Mahoney died after being trapped by flames in a basement at Stilman and Engel celluloid factory in Duane street. Co worker William Settgast was badly burned and may die. A barrel of celluloid ignited the fire.
A 40 mile per hour northwest gale pummels New York City with many accidents and one death of a 12 year old Bronx schoolboy reported Friday as the storm sweeps through the area.
Bloomington residents William Doyle and William Finney of Mason City were struck and killed by a Chicago Peoria and St. Louis switch engine at Petersburg on Friday, authorities said. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene and an investigation was ordered.
The thirty-fifth annual convention of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Denver closes with a jubilee as states report large gains in membership, total reaching 20,000. Resolutions include opposition to Speaker Joseph Cannon's re-election.
A dispatch reports Belgium will assume sovereignty over the Congo after a treaty annexation dated November 15. The move, communicated to the state department, formalizes Belgium's rule in the African territory.
Orville Wright left the hospital Saturday and expressed delight at returning to his Dayton, Ohio home. The Wright aviator had drawn worldwide attention for his Fort Myer flights in September.
Reported romance states the duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins will marry in a private ceremony unknown to the public to escape crowd curiosity.
The Texas and Oklahoma Anti-Horse Thief association meeting in Muskogee pledged its 10,000 members to aid in arrest and prosecution of night riders. It urged President Roosevelt to halt liquor shipments into Oklahoma by Missouri and Arkansas dealers to minors, claiming evidence of alcohol reaching boys and girls aged 12 to 14.
Delos A Blodgett a longtime lumber magnate died in Grand Rapids at eighty four born 1825 Otsego County New York he helped develop southern pine lands and founded Michigan towns He was a Republican delegate and father of John W Blodgett and Mrs Edward Lowe He had a Daytona Florida winter home Also Earl Van Dorn Haskell Atlanta civic leader and anti cruelty official died after a week long hiccough attack born 1862 Mississippi He served in the US Army and taught among the Indians
The centenary celebration of the Boston diocese concludes with a massive parade estimated at 40,000 men from Holy Name societies across five counties, 150 priests, and 100 bands marching past the archiepiscopal residence on Bay Street. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop O Connell review the procession with visiting prelates.
A fire at ward B of the state custodial asylum for feeble minded women in Rome New York Sunday forced evacuation of about 150 patients including 30 bedridden. All residents were rescued. Replacement costs are estimated at 100000 for the building and 25000 for furnishings.
Fire set by Halloween pranksters in Belton Texas destroyed the local cotton compress and 10,000 bales of cotton. Insurance covers over 250,000 dollars. Twenty residences suffered fire and water damage and seventeen loaded freight cars burned, adding about 10,000 dollars to losses.
The Kansas National Gas Company main line between Independence gas fields and Atchison and St. Joseph ruptured three miles north of Leavenworth. The outage left Lawrence, Atchison and St. Joseph without gas light and heat Sunday night.
The crew of the schooner Luke L Pollard of Philadelphia were brought to port by the steamer Admiral Schley after being rescued from their burning vessel on Saturday.
Fairfax county authorities investigate a suspected murder after the Mt. Vernon estate skeleton of a man is found with his clothing a gold watch whisky and a calendar. The calendar bears the name Antonio and a bullet is recovered with the bones.
An officer closely linked to the Newport conference says the secretary of the navy action loosening its ban on discussing the conference validates most defects noted by Commander Keyes. The officer has led strong denunciations of naval shortcomings with few minor exceptions.
Western Canada attracts American settlers with fertile lands and high grain yields. Wheat averaging about 20 bushels per acre with many fields at 30 to 50 bushels, plus excellent oats and barley. Land up for grabs under new homestead rules at 3 dollars per acre, with 160 acres free plus 160 more for 3 dollars each. Noted financier Leslie M. Shaw and editors praise growth, railways selling land cheap then, now rising in value, as settlers head to areas southeast of Moose Jaw and Regina.
Adoniram Corntop laments changes since courtin days with Andy Clover. He recalls mint candies costs a dime, ice cream and soda at high prices, and a son spending a dollar for time. He worries about 75 cents spent on a gal in a day and foresees uncertain futures.
In a classroom exchange a teacher encourages Willie to spell chickens but he says he is too young and offers eggs as a safer word, turning a spelling request into a lighthearted moment.
Two colored sisters share a street conversation about church life. Sister Washington recently joined the Baptist church and explains she could not be fully baptized locally because there is no baptism pool in the suburban church, needing to go to the city church.
The Kansas City Journal notes a wary father remarking on his son and heir's recurring romances during a bull market. The dialogue hints at tensions between love and financial speculation as violet season and theater tickets trend upward.
An advertisement from Lewis' Factory in Peoria promotes the Lewis' Single Binder straight five cent cigar as the preferred quality choice. The copy notes that many men claim to stand up for others while seemingly just marketing the product.
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