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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
2
London dealers place orders for 2,000,000 watches from American makers. The deal features no tick as buyers expect a smooth trade and mutual benefit despite tensions between the nations.
A Maryland coroner's jury concludes the man known for causing turmoil is a murderer. The remark that he had been viewed as an exasperating but incurable idiot underscores the impact of the finding and suggests a warning to him.
A cow in England reportedly walked up a flight of 22 steps to a front door. The feat seems remarkable since animals with only two legs often struggle to ascend steps.
The text notes Peterborough, New Hampshire, as the first town worldwide to establish a public library and cites New Hampshire as the first state to pass a law authorizing towns to create free public libraries.
The hymn commonly linked to the Titanic was written by Sarah Flower Adams who authored the words and music. She was the daughter of an English writer and editor and published in Charles Fox's hymn collection.
A picturesque character of the south, Alfred Jackson, body servant to President Andrew Jackson, died at 96. Born on the Hermitage farm soon after Jackson made the estate his home, he represented the long line of servants for the first master of the property.
A swift American mail train from San Francisco to New York carrying Australian mail bound for England secures a railway contract with the British government. From now on the Australian mail will travel via America rather than the Suez route, cutting seven days from the journey.
All allied forces except the legation guards have left Peking and the capital is restored to Chinese control. The government cannot return to its old invincible image as the imperial myth is torn away. future success must rest on its own merits.
Former President Cleveland praised McKinley for never fearing to follow his mother's teachings. The piece reflects on the value of maternal guidance and its role as a foundation for a virtuous life, noting not all have such guidance but urging appreciation of mothers.
The late Mr Gladstone repeatedly warned anarchists are driven by a desire for murder and a tendency to ruin established order. He warned that if their torch is not extinguished it could burn down centuries of built institutions, a view echoed by the calamities anarchism has caused in the United States.
The Czolgosz trial is seen as a model for judges and lawyers nationwide with an expeditious jury draw avoiding prior questions about Read the papers or know the defendant. It argues that intelligent jurors should not be barred and that Buffalo judges set a standard for public approval.
Readers debate how to pronounce Roosevelt with several favored forms. The letter notes differing usages and urges clarity in speaking the president’s name.
Gen Corbin returned to Washington from his Philippine trip praising the troops. In the Schley court inquiry proof showed Schley unaware of key matters. John Nicolay Lincoln's private secretary died in Washington at age 70. A letter from Admiral Sampson to Stayton and Campbell was read. they were denied entry. Secretary Root ill health may force cabinet changes. President met Booker T. Washington to discuss southern conditions.
The article reports on Czolgosz at Auburn expressing regret for his crime and sorrow for Mrs McKinley, a proposed McKinley memorial arch in New York, a possible new trial for Roland Molineux in a poisoning case, and various sports and legal notes including yacht racing results, baseball standings, a record by the horse Little Boy, bequeathal by Susan Richardson, Dr. Lorimer’s resignation, Czolgosz’s behavior in jail, and the launch of the U.S. cruiser Cleveland at Bath, Maine.
Judge Day and others in Canton Ohio form a committee planning a permanent monument for McKinley. The report covers related events across the country including Lincoln memorial notes, a fatal drowning in Indiana, a Wabash train wreck near Council Bluffs, and other obituaries and incidents.
The American stage talent Mr. P. Van Halst and Mrs. Peter Kromdyke along with Miss Edith Wand died when a boat capsized near Kalamazoo Michigan. In Iowa flames destroyed the main portion of Clayton.
Report says Gov Dole of Hawaii sent his resignation to the president. British War Office denies Gen Kitchener resigned as commander in chief of South African forces. William Hoepper arrested in Argentina for embezzling 30000 from A W Faber Co New York. Foreigh Missions board declines Bulgarian ransom for Miss Stone. Lord Kitchener seeks 25000 more troops and power to hang rebels. Russia to feed 19 provinces due to famine. Insurgents attack Samar 72 men killing 48 wounding 11. England concentrates ships in Persian Gulf signaling trouble with Turkey.
The will of the late President McKinley was admitted to probate in Canton Ohio. Administrators estimate the estate at 210000 dollars and an annual allowance of 3000 dollars to Mrs McKinley.
British tobacco dealers form a combine to resist the American trust. Mrs. Eaves of Gloucester New Jersey loses her hand from a mosquito bite. Prince Nakachidze a Russian is expelled from Italy as a dangerous anarchist. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid donates 5000 to Manila Woman’s Hospital. An American firm sells 2,000,000 watches to London dealers, outbidding rivals. Automobiles to carry mail in Minneapolis.
In Samar near Balangiga a surprise attack by insurgents on Company C Ninth Infantry leaves 48 dead or missing and 11 wounded among survivors who reach Basey. Capt. Connell and Lt. Bumpus among the officers, with Gen Hughes assembling forces. A second engagement near Candelaria causes further American casualties and captures rice and ammunition.
The Columbia defeated the Shamrock by 37 seconds on the boat for boat time and by 1 minute 22 seconds corrected. Winds averaged eight knots with 18 miles windward and 14 miles homeward legs. Columbia finished 35 seconds ahead after the turn, while both boats alternated lead positions before the final margin.
Three men dynamited the D H Barrows general store in Armada Michigan tearing the safe open. A gun battle with residents wounded one burglar identified as John Graham whose father lives in Cleveland. Graham died Sunday after a running pursuit toward Lenox with his two companions fleeing into the woods.
In Pittsburg area on Saturday Mrs Barbara Sturgent died and Andrew Sturgent and son George were dying after an oil explosion while tending stove fire in a Braddock tenement at 1102 Washington Avenue. Barbara and Andrew Miller shot in Kingston after an argument with John Walton over remarks about President McKinley.
Arthur Goebel of Cincinnati, brother of Kentucky's late William Goebel and Frankfort police chief, with F R Griffiths and attorney Millis, arrived in Indianapolis. They met Gov Durbin at the governor’s office and held two hours of talks Saturday about obtaining honor on requisition papers for W S Taylor and Charles Finley.
A private guard at a cemetery vault near Fort Wayne, Michigan, fired on a masked intruder carrying a white wrapped package while another assailant struck the guard from behind. The attack, possibly aimed at blowing up the president’s vault, prompted extra guards and a full company alert.
Salt Lake City reports the death of John Haverly known as Jack Haverly a famed minstrel magnate. He died at St Mark's hospital from heart trouble after months of declining health.
Reports from Berlin and Washington describe Prince Chun leaving Berlin for China by Sunday command from Emperor Kuang Su. He cannot visit other European nations or the United States, while King Edward plans to crown himself emperor of India after the South Africa war. In Washington Roosevelt will meet Booker T. Washington to discuss southern conditions, and invitations are issued for Abby Greene Aldrich to wed John D. Rockefeller Jr. on October 9 at Warwick Neck.
Madrid September 30 Admiral Valcarcel reports to the queen regent proposing necessary funds for naval defenses. If refused, he recommends abolishing the Spanish navy.
A newspaper excerpt warns about milk consumption and digestion, noting that large quantities swallowed at once hinder digestion and suggesting lime water in milk to neutralize bilious properties. It cautions against risky practices like holding money with the lips and stresses mouth health as a source of germs.
Benton Illinois reports Dr R H Dunaway, a physician for over a year, recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills for rheumatism Bright's disease diabetes and other kidney troubles. He published an open letter in May claiming cure of diabetes by the pills and that he felt dying before, now a well man sharing his safety with patients.
Attractive farm lands offered in Marinette County Wisconsin through the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Low price favorable terms and a healthful climate with good crops and markets. For details contact A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Chicago.
A dialog hints at intimate naming as Mehitabel reflects on formal titles and a youthful nickname Pickles. The fragment blends romance with light humor, showcasing character voice and social shorthand from boarding school.
Advertisement notes Dr. H. H. Green's Sons of Atlanta offering free treatment for dropsy describing them as the greatest dropsy specialists in the world and directs readers to read their ad in another column.
A collage of vintage quotes and ads including Beaux scarcity jokes by Mr Perkins, a resort remark by Mr Simpson, Piso’s Cure, an ancient umbrella quip, Hale’s Honey of Horehound endorsement, Pike’s Toothache Drops claim, a temper outburst about monkey business, and a caution on foolish speech in meetings.
An odd herbal remedy claim promotes Hoxsie's Crown Cure as relief for whooping cough with non nausea side effects. The blurb notes a broad audience and suggests a remedy popular with loafers who avoid work, reflecting era advertising tone.
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