Whittling Prohibited After Grand Jury Binding
A Kansan identified as Whittling was bound over to the grand jury. Authorities tabooed smoking gambling and swearing, and now the act of whittling itself faces restrictions.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
1
Disappointing Tin Discovery Talk Counters Investor Appeal
A Alaska tin discovery claim boasts of $100,000,000 in metal but investors grow wary as such hype loses appeal. The company touts vast potential while markets grow skeptical of overblown projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Noted Chicago Murder Description Sparks Museum Debate
A Chicago Sunday paper described a violent assault with a graphic line comparing a knife slash to a deep cut along a waist from shoulder to wrist. The vivid detail provoked reflections on sensationalism and the depiction of victims in media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Macaroni Wheat Drives Big Rise In U S Production
The once experimental macaroni wheat, introduced only a few years ago, has grown into a major crop. Output has climbed from 50,000 bushels at the start of trials to an estimated 10,000,000 bushels this year, reflecting its commercial importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carrie Nation Revives Ten Nights in a Barroom Play
Carrie Nation has revised the play to modern times. Instead of a tearful ending the show depicts militant teetotalism triumphing by smashing the saloon, which serves as the motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Panama says to be small not true in fact
The article notes that Panama, at 32,380 square miles, is larger than Switzerland and more than twice Indiana in area. It compares South American nations, mentions Colombia's nine states totaling 513,988 square miles, and describes a new flag claimed by the republic of Panama with four colored squares and stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
Indiana
Switzerland
Republic of Panama
Chamberlain Speech Recorded Fast By Electrophone
The London Mail reports Joseph Chamberlain spoke in Birmingham and that reporters in the London office captured the speech verbatim and printed it on the street within half an hour after his speech ended, beating the telegraph by more than an hour, despite a 113 mile distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Mr. Chamberlain
Telegraph
Emperor Silent by Order After Larynx Operation
The surgeons order Emperor William to remain mute until his larynx wound heals. It marks the first time he is forbidden to speak, an unusual restraint on an emperor. Meanwhile Macedonia faces a harsh winter with 100000 people, mainly women and children, at risk of death from exposure and starvation, prompting an American humanitarian response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Macedonia
Indianapolis Woman Uses Revolver to Drive Nail
A headline notes a Indianapolis girl used a revolver as a hammer creating disastrous results yet praised for originality. The item contrasts with Chief Justice Lore of Delaware who opposes lynching and capital punishment, endorsing lifelong restraint and rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lore
Delaware
Chicago's big feet sparking mayoral jab and land rush scene
Mayor Harrison cites police inefficiency tied to oversized feet, while Crookston Minnesota hosts a stampede at the Red Lake reservation land opening. Miss Gustava B. Anderson of Minneapolis wins a quarter section valued up to 12000 dollars, but she would not endure the crush again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Land Office
Crookston
Minn
Red Lake Indian Reservation
Gustava B. Anderson
Minneapolis
Red Lake
Congress Debates Cuban Reciprocity and Reed Smoot Question
The nation’s lawmakers in extra session tackle Cuban reciprocity and Smoot eligibility. A bill creates a national homes bureau under the agriculture secretary. Philippine duties are set to drop except sugar and tobacco. House Ways and Means favors the Cuban treaty. new bills cut letter postage to one cent and impose harsh penalties for train robbery and obstructing trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Smoot
Utah
United States
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Ways and Means
Philippines
Committee On Ways and Means
Colombia abandons first expedition against Panama republic
National and international data show varied economic movement. U.S. cost of living up 16 percent since 1896, rail earnings rise to 1.72 billion for 1902, and railway fatalities total 3,553 with 45,997 injuries. Public sentiments note good business while conflicts and geopolitical shifts appear on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Republic of
Panama
National Bureau of Labor
United States
Washington
Charles Smith
Roosevelt
Rockefeller-Gould- Hill Combine
Steel Trust
Great Lakes
Treasury
Democrats
House of Representatives
Notable deaths and indictments span cities across America
F J Haas claimed to be the first American brewer dies in Trenton. James Langdon Curtis former 1892 People's Party presidential candidate dies at 96 in Stratford. Andrew G Green father of Greater New York shot at home in New York by Cornelius M Williams. Boston socialists outvoted by AFL. William Zeigler indicted for alleged baking powder trust bribery in Missouri. Transatlantic telegraph direct stations predicted by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Haas
America
Trenton
N. J
New York
A. L. Niden
James Langdon Curtis
People’s Party
United States
Stratford
Conn
Andrew G. Green
Greater
Cornelius M. Williams
Boston
American Federation of Labor
William Zeigler
Jefferson City
London
Noted Yearly News Bites From Across The Nation
Reports from Newport Arkansas to Manila cover a mix of deaths arrests fires strikes and social events. Notable items include Jolly Lee a 32 year old weightlifter dying in Newport La Crosse Wis. post office burglary $500 stolen nationwide conditions include Colorado miners eight hour day Des Moines army post opening Cincinnati WCTU convention and a wind of other brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ark
Lee Trickey
Chicago
Colorado
New Richmond
Mich
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Chicago City
Emma Devoe
Irving Park
Salt Lake City
Climax
Minn
Union
S. C
Brown Rodger
Rodger Faut
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Manila
Logan
San Francisco
Fifteenth Cavalry
Chicago Railway Strike Ends in Riots and Injuries
Reports from Chicago describe the fourth day of a city railway strike ending in riots with multiple injuries. Other notes include the St. Joseph Gazette sale, a fatal Illinois Central collision near Kentwood Louisiana killing a white woman, a child, and 32 Black victims, the failure of D Crawford & Co. in St. Louis for $900000 with assets of $50000, and a Sioux City saloon keeper shooting his wife before taking his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Joseph
The
Gazette
Illinois Central
Kentwood
D. Crawford & Co
St. Louis
James Dunn
Sioux City
Moros Kill Three American Soldiers Near Lake Lano
An attack near Lake Lano in the Philippines claims the lives of three American soldiers carried out by Moros. Other items note Germany establishing consular ties with the new Panamanian government and Turkey's sultan fearing assassination at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lano
Philippines
Moros
Panama
Germany
Turkey
Bosphorus
San Domingo
Canada
Marroquin
Proposals Move for Statehood and Federal Changes in Congress
Bills introduce New Mexico and Arizona statehood aims in the Senate while protests challenge Senator Smoot of Utah. House bills seek death penalty for alien lynching and a one term six year presidency with no reelection, plus repeal of the fifteenth amendment. Cuban reciprocity bill discussed as fires and crimes spike nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Smoot
Utah
Houstonville
Cleveland
Henry A. Ericson
State Bank of Chicago
Nebraska
London
Panama
Republic
J. B. Hartman
Columbus
O. Topeka
Havana
Bishop
Ill
Fred Strube
Ella Henneger
Dietrich
Omaha
Matthew Nelson
Tillie Moore
Bloomington
Roosevelt
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Russia
Far East
Japan
Chicago
Wentworth Avenue
Minor News Items From Across The Nations
Eighty percent of U S navy men are native born per Secretary Moody. German Reichsbank President Koch marks his fiftieth anniversary in office. Missouri seeks 475,186 13 reimbursements from Washington for Civil War costs. Arkansas mine output declines in 1903 per state inspector. Mexico Gauge change saves 500 miles Chicago to Mexico City. Dr Sacon’s car plunges 300 feet and lands in a tree without injuries near Mantle France. Indiana State Librarian Henry acquires autographs for a historical collection at 15 0600.000 to sustain rural free delivery starting July 1 1904 per Postmaster Payne. U S jewel production 1902 totals 318 200. Denver girls plan to curb mashers via patrol led by Miss Louise L Hardin. Annapolis to expel three first class midshipmen for hazing likely ending the practice. Orrion Hickok former famous horseman dies at 60 in Cleveland Ohio. Harvard Germanic Museum dedicated with addresses by Eliot Schurz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Moody
Koch
Reichsbank
Berlin
Henry
Indiana
Payne
Geological Survey
United States
Denver
Louise L. Hardin
Business Woman's Club
Annapolis
Orrion Hickok
State Hospital
Cleveland
Hickok
Harvard University
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Eliot
Carl Schurz
Ambitious Grand Rapids Bribe Scandal Exposed
Former Grand Rapids city attorney Lant K Salsbury admits a full confession naming about 25 associates in a waterworks contract bribery scandal. Prosecutors expect arrests of aldermen and officials as details are kept secret to prevent flight before court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lant
K. Salsbury
Salsbury
Lake Michigan
Superior Court
St. Louis
Salsburg
Detroit House of Correction
Michigan
Cook County
William Woods
Guy C. Barton
Omaha
Barton
Chicago
Gerritt Albers
Supreme Court
House of Correction
Thanksgiving Turkeys Expected to Cost More This Year
Chicago reports from South Water street dealers indicate turkey prices will rise 25 to 30 percent over last year due to a near 40 percent crop shortfall in Indiana Missouri Tennessee and similar conditions in Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Water Street
Indiana
Missouri
Tennessee
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Verdict of Guilty Returned in Naturalization Fraud Case
In St Louis on Saturday, a jury found guilty three defendants Thomas E Barrett former marshal John P Dolan and Policeman Frank Garrett in the triple naturalization fraud case in U S district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Thomas E. Barrett
Doctor's Statement Highlights Cure For Malignant Scarlet Fever
In St John Kansas a boy son of Mr and Mrs William McBride nearly died from malignant scarlet fever and paralysis but improved after Dodd's Kidney Pills. Dr Simes and Dr Jesse L Limes attest the pills cured the epileptic seizures and nervous spells, sworn statements support this claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John, Kans
William McBride
Simes
Dodd
Notoriety Draws Mockery in Stray Stories
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Closefist seeking praise for a new bonnet while Mr Closefist counters that retrimming the old one would also provoke talk. The brief comic vignette highlights vanity and wit in everyday life.
Dish Washing in Winter Dangers for Hands
Housekeepers dread dish washing in winter as it roughens hands. Impure soap causes most injury. Ivory soap used with careful rinsing and drying prevents chapping, according to Eleanor R. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor R. Parker
Tess delays engagement proposal testy talk
Tess recounts that he proposed today and urged immediate marriage. She refused to hurry the decision, telling him he must wait until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia
Land for sale in Alabama and Mississippi region
Notice promotes 300 000 acres of fertile land for sale at low prices in the Deep South region. Prospective buyers are urged to write Jno M Beall A P A Mobile and Ohio R R St Louis for full particulars. The piece includes a humorous aside about a crowded store with lady shoppers in Syracuse Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Alabama
Mississipni
Jno
Syracuse Herald
Through Trains to California and Texas Advertised
Advertisements tout three daily Chicago to California trains via Union Pacific and North Western lines plus Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes to California and Texas. Details note through sleepers dining cars and sleeper cars, with agents in St. Louis and promotional quips from periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Union Pacific
North-Western
Oregon
Washington
North-Western Line
Missouri Pacific Railway
Iron Mountain
Colorado
Texas
Arizona
Los Angeles
St. Louis
San Francisco
H. C. Townsend
Southwest
H. C. Townesend
The 400 and the Zoo Society in New York
A Philadelphia woman recounts at a New York zoo a washerwoman’s blunt reply about the “400” society. The laborer declares the society—“the society”—is the force that keeps the zoo up, leaving the observers astonished at the misperceived power of high society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Lron
Society
The
Society of New York
Pina
Squire Hooligan Faces Disorder At Local Court
A city squire presiding over a red white and blue office faced a disruptive Brass theft hearing as a crowd surged outside the temple of justice. A jailed defendant was identified mid process when the officer declared the previously ejected youth was the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of Justice
Pittsburg
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THUR
Windy City
Harrison
City Hall
East
Congress
Wiest
Foreign Intelligence
Mine Inspector of
Arkansas
National Railroad of Mexico
Mexico City
Dr. Sacon
Mantle
France
Frank Lester
Home Telephone Company
Urbana
Louisville
Reed Wi. Hume
Louisville & Nashville
New Hope
Lebanon
Dunn
Ohio Penitentiary
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
Ali Baba
Philadelphia Ledger
ZOO
Rose Peterson
Parkdale Tennis Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hannah E. Mershon
Collingswood
Irs
Pinkham
Fannie Kumpe
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Dolly
N. Y
Harvard Lampoon
Dr.price
Dr. Price
Price Bakine Power Co
Notz
Putnam
Putnams
Monroe Drug CO
Unionville
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