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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
2
The Express reflects on happiness over posthumous fame and warns that suspicion ruins friendship. It notes human kindness, envy of greatness after death, and remorse in old age. It mentions a Connecticut tale of a hen with a wooden leg and other quirky items.
A statue of Emile Zola is to be erected in Paris facing the Palace of Justice as a tribute to his tireless fight for justice. An American railway manager in England targets conductors who drop their h sounds, aiming to curb slurred speech amid pressure from the humane society.
The report notes J. Pierpont Morgan will pay $5,000 monthly rent for a European house, while Henry Allien warns of a possible scam as a Wichita offer for a gas-equipped home lists $100 monthly. The Topeka Journal quips that Morgan may still choose to be cheated, highlighting stubborn boldness in some people.
A Kansas man who lost a $5 bill placed an ad in a town paper claiming advertising pays. Within three hours a stranger returned the bill, and the next day it reappeared in his vest pocket, leading him to declare that advertising pays exactly 100 percent.
The article notes 1 002 girls arriving aboard an immigrant ship described as fascinating. It questions whether such appeal would attract American suitors given the high standard set by American girls.
A humorous note cites Mollie Panther marrying several men in sequence Mr Coon Fox Mule Wolf Tiger and finally Hogg. The writer jokes that someone should start a menagerie with this extensive string of name pairings.
The moon is invited to partake in the moon day feast serving as social cards and announcements. It mirrors Western calling cards and adds a pleasing variety similar to pink shades for the candies.
The proposal to relocate the re stored warship Constitution from Boston to Annapolis for use as the naval academy commander’s flagship draws strong criticism in Boston. Supporters argue historic vessels should be dispersed so citizens nationwide can study them as patriotic lessons.
An American maker won a contract to supply 100000 sets of horseshoes for the British army. The secretary for war says he chose the American bidder for better price after England’s bids were too high. One Englishman claims prejudice influenced the decision.
Kentucky swings GOP with Willson’s plurality near 14,000 and Louisville mayoral win for Grinstead. San Francisco and Toledo also trend Democratic and independent, while Illinois counties vote dry under new local option. New York returns favor Tammany amid mixed mayoral totals. Johnson leads Cleveland mayor race by 9,313.
Edwards Johnson, Massac, Pope, Union, Wabash, Williamson counties vote dry in local option move. several townships participate as residents decide on prohibition measures.
In Golta near here a violent clash broke out as peasants and Cossacks fought while recruits were being summoned to the colors. Several men were killed or wounded on both sides.
The Royal Society awarded the Copley medal to Prof. Albert A. Michelson of the University of Chicago for Optical Investigation and the Davy medal to Prof. E Iv Morley of West Hartford Connecticut.
New York banks work to satisfy country correspondents and depositors as currency shortages press western and southern regions. They report heavy rediscounts and large shipments to Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and other states while surplus gold flows to relieve agriculture and industry nationwide.
The National Civil Service Reform league met in Buffalo New York with Joseph H Choate elected president. Delegates adopted resolutions praising President Roosevelt for enforcing civil service laws and urged Congress to expand competitive classification and reduce patronage. They call for promotion based appointments for postmasters and customs officials and equitable rule amendments.
A massive blaze at the Great Northern elevator A in Superior, burning 600000 bushels of grain, razed two GN elevators, Minkota flour mill, Grand Republic mill, multiple er, and 20 dwellings. Damaged docks include Grand Republic, Lakes Dredge, and Duluth-Superior Storage. Estimated loss 4 million dollars. Firefighters, tugs battled the flames as ships were moved to safety.
Los Angeles judge Olin Wellborn fined the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe 330000 in a rebating case tied to shipments from Nelson Arizona to Los Angeles for Grand Canyon Lime and Cement. The verdict followed a October 11 jury finding of guilt on 66 counts. Prosecutor Ler announced further rebating charges against the railroad at the January term.
Kansas City reports F J Tygard former president of Bates National Bank of Butler Missouri was sentenced by Judge McPherson to five years in a federal penitentiary for misapplying bank funds. Age paralyzed condition noted. guilty plea. Pardon possible on age and illness.
Raymond Hitchcock returned to the Astor Theater in New York after surrendering to authorities on Wednesday. He appeared haggard and spoke uncertainly while his wife, in tears, followed cues. After the second act he thanked the audience as Mrs Hitchcock kissed him, drawing emotional cheers.
The Nacozari blast killed 14 or 15 Mexicans plus 13 year old John Chisholm on a narrow gauge train to the Pilares mine. Engineer Jesus Garcia sacrificed himself by fleeing with the burning cars, guiding the train away from Nacozari before the blast. A crew member remained with him and perished as the explosion hit near a section house.
Captain Tilton of the whaler Herman reports a terrif ic earthquake at Unalaska about a month ago. McCullough peak, formed by a prior quake and rising 3 400 feet above sea, has dwindled to near nothing due to submarine disturbances.
Charles Frary and his wife, an elderly Saybrook couple, were struck and killed by a Lake Shore passenger train as they crossed the tracks while driving home near Ashtabula, Ohio, on Friday.
Chief Wilkie of the secret service reports a new counterfeit ten dollar Wells Fargo Nevada National bank note detected in San Francisco, attributed to the Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank of San Francisco.
Justice Hinkle issues warrants for the arrest of 187 Spokane saloon keepers charged with violating the city Sunday closing ordinance by staying open on Sunday in Spokane Washington.
A blaze that began shortly after noon Thursday at the Guthrie hotel in Oneonta, Alabama, consumed the hotel, ten nearby stores and a livery stable before being contained. Authorities estimate total losses around 15000 dollars.
Presidents Zelaya of Nicaragua Davila of Honduras and Figueroa of El Salvador met in Amapala on Wednesday to consolidate peace in Central America. They pledged to forget past differences and affirmed fraternal relations and the validity of prior friendship treaties.
St Viateur's college buildings rebuilt after a two year-old fire were dedicated at Bourbonais Grove in a suburb of Kankakee Illinois designation ceremony attended by local residents and officials.
In New York, 23 year old Helen Schwab drank poison and jumped from the roof of her seven story West One Hundred Fourteenth Street apartment last Friday, dying almost instantly. The act followed her mother’s death and she resided at the building.
A fire engulfed the Northern Cooperage company warehouse in St. Paul Minnesota Friday night destroying the building. Two men are reported missing as fire crews battle the blaze.
George Hamilton Phelps a prominent Findlay attorney created a scene in the Ohio supreme court Thursday as his mind suddenly gave way during the Amity Oil company case against E V Wyssrod and others.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States circuit court against the O Gorman company, owner of the largest department stores in Providence. The action signals financial difficulties for a major local retailer.
In Liberty Missouri Jesse B Webb was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree for the death of Inez Walkup with whom he had been living The jury set an eight year penitentiary term The couple reportedly made a death by own action pact Webb claimed Walkup shot herself while the state argued he shot her and wounded himself in a Liberty hotel room
A four story Ruffner Bros wholesale grocery building in Charleston was destroyed by fire on Friday with losses of $200,000 and $100,000 insured. Fire Chief J J Foley and shipping clerk John Dewey were killed in the blaze.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Henry W. Lyon has retired from the navy on Friday due to reaching the mandatory age limit of service.
Cracksmen blew open the vault at the University of Minnesota in St Paul Wednesday night seeking $28 000 from the Minnesota Chicago football game only to find it had been removed prior to the break in.
A New York stock exchange seat sold Thursday for 60000 dollars, the lowest price since 1904 when a seat brought 57000. The high record price stood at 95000 dollars.
The New York financial week ends with clearer conditions after a $20 million cash drop last week and a $60 million net cash loss. Improved reserves come from government deposits and trust-loan transfers, while Europe’s gold demand rises to cover America's cotton and wheat exports.
From Karatagh in Russian Turkestan and surrounding districts the death toll is reported at about 14 000 with Karatagh alone totaling 4 000 and 10 000 in Denaušk. Entire area suffered destruction as villages were wrecked and bodies possibly unrecovered. A separate Valcomb re landslide followed a seismic event near the village attracting fleeing residents.
A massive fire in Iquique Chile, the largest since 1882, caused losses over 1 million dollars. The blaze began Saturday and burned seven and a half blocks, destroying mainly poor dwellings. About 2000 residents were left homeless, near the city’s commercial district.
Louis Emery Me Comas associate justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia and four term Maryland congressman and former senator died at his home in Washington on Sunday due to heart failure.
In Columbus Ohio three persons were badly burned one likely fatally and several others escaped from upper floors of a building on East Main Street damaged by fire early Sunday morning Edward Brown an invalid and his wife were found unconscious on the third floor both severely burned and the wife is not expected to recover
William Cline, a prominent Bolivar resident, was found in a field near Johnstown with marks of gunfire and brutal beating. Police suspect robbery as the motive for the fatal attack.
Rome reports the death of Emanuele Gianturco longtime Italian minister of public works from cancer. Born in 1857 the notable official passed away Sunday in Rome, ending a long public career.
Rainstorms and floods across Italy continue destroying railroad tracks and houses. Reports indicate several lives lost as rivers swell and communities face rising damage. Local authorities warn of ongoing danger as rescue and recovery efforts proceed.
A quarrel over an election bet led William Hopkins and Frank Foley to duel Sunday in Fernaldo Kentucky. Hopkins was killed instantly and Foley was fatally wounded.
The text notes the rural free delivery program began with a $10,000 appropriation fourteen years ago and shows escalating funding from $40,000 ten years ago to over $25,000,000 last year, reaching $37,000,000 this year for rural free delivery.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. The ad states the firm will pay $100 for any case it fails to cure and notes testimonials and Toledo address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A New York principal questions a pupil on parental livelihoods. The child answers with humor, saying his father does not live with them and his mother earns by staying away from papa. The quip reflects social norms and humor of the period.
The text promotes Defiance Starch as the solution to stiff pastes and hidden fabric beauty. It claims Defiance works with greater strength, allowing a much thinner application than other brands, improving appearance and wear.
A child in Sunday school recalls the golden text Teach me to walk honestly. Little Mary answers confidently that it means to walk slowly and turn out her toes as instructed by her father after his admonition on proper walking.
A cautious wife fears cows more than most girls. Seeing a calm cow under a tree she refuses to pass the pasture. Her husband calms her until the cow rises. she screams fearing an imminent attack as the animal prepares to spring.
A wife reveals she bought many astronomy books after her husband said they should study economy. The man, moved, clarifies he never urged astronomy but emphasized economy. The exchange turns on misheard priorities and household frugality.
The Adams Enterprise editor recalls a remark by Ben Spudge that our maps were worthless, which inspired a clever walking ad. Seven subscribers held back cash, and the prank turned Ben into the map industry’s best walking advertisement.
A Wisconsin woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing years of nervousness and headaches. She reports feeling better this summer, no headaches, and a five pound gain in one week after regular use. The claim is presented by Postum Co. and references The Road to Wellville.
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