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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
2
The Express notes six months ended June 30 1905 exports valued at 64 646 654 dollars and six months ended June 20 1905 cattle exports totaling 279 653 head valued at 21 647 545 dollars. It also remarks Adm Schley’s reputed cigar habit and England's county courts handling nearly 1 300 000 new cases last year.
In Wellington England population 7000, last year 5246 tramps required accommodation. The report notes a heavy burden on local welfare and shelter resources as temporary lodging was arranged for a large transient population.
About 10 982 head of cattle valued at 255 487 dollars were imported into the country during the first six months ending June 1905.
The report states that in automobile exports to Germany this country ranks second to France, and leads Great Britain by a comfortable margin.
Acetylene gas supplied as an explosive mixture yields a force comparable to powder and dynamite. The method uses air to mediate the gas’s expansion, creating a potent propulsion or explosion potential.
Japanese prisoners in Russia pass time by making miniature warships toys and paper flowers and are described as very skillful workers in this craft.
Gen G W Minch, the U S officer who appraises all diamonds entering New York, states that diamond imports have increased by about 50 percent over the last ten years.
A Manchester drug store window displayed a card for microscopes priced at one shilling each claiming they are the cheapest microscopes ever offered for the money.
Consul General Seeger reports to the State Department two Brazilian firm letters praising American products. The letters suggest U S goods are highly valued in Latin American markets despite higher prices, underscoring national preference for American-made articles.
Al Dougherty of Logan Kansas owns and drives San Antone Pete a trained speed steer famed for harness racing. Pete trots a half mile in 2 1014, displaying thoroughbred vigor and eagerness to run, claiming to be the only steer trained for speed in harness.
The text argues Arkansa as the correct state pronunciation, noting French influence in Indian words and a silent final s. It cites a concurrent resolution of 1881 by the General Assembly expressing opinion rather than binding statute.
The per capita paper use in the United States was the highest globally at about 1.75 dollars per person per year. Last year total paper output reached about 650000 tons valued around 23000000 dollars, while 1890 showed 196053 tons worth 13106684 dollars. In 1880 Americans were famed as the world's greatest newspaper readers, and by 1904 reading capacity had tripled.
Statistics show that 65 to 70 percent of about 11 000 boys at the Ohio reform school have become useful, honorable men. It notes that many would have gone bad otherwise, and highlights that around 7 000 rescued boys have done well, with one man now a millionaire.
The war department has issued a long list showing the men in service at posts across the Philippines who have recently received certificates of merit. Despite the ending of large operations, regular troops face ongoing dangers and hardships that test their soldierly qualities and reveal heroism in their make up.
A firm caps descent at 25 furhoms about 150 feet, yet divers have worked deeper. James Hooper reached 54 fathoms 204 feet while exploring the sunken Cape Horn near Pichidante, facing pressure of 8814 psi on his body.
In New York hearings before a legislative investigating committee George W. Perkins resisted producing J P Morgan Co books tied to navigation bond sales to the New York Life Insurance Co. He offered to provide entries only. Subsequent testimony by Jacob Schiff questioned Equitable records on a 1908 Union Pacific stock purchase and alleged syndicate involvement by Hyde and Alexander.
London officials released the compact signed August 12 by Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi. The brief eight article accord aims to guarantee peace and prosperity in the Far East, framed as a defensive alliance beneficial to all nations.
Portland Ore Sept 28 The jury in the United States vs Congressman J N Williamson Dr Van Gessner and Marion B Biggs found the defendants guilty of subornation of perjury for fraudulently locating on government land The penalty ranges from 1000 to 10000 dollars and up to two years imprisonment.
Indianapolis Indiana September 29 state auditor David Sherrick, recently removed by Governor Hanly, was indicted by the county grand jury for embezzling state funds. A second indictment related to the Sherrick defalcation was returned but the defendant is not identified.
The Never sink mountain hotel on Neversink mountain near Reading was destroyed by a Friday night fire. The four story frame building, erected twelve years ago at a cost of $100000, burned to the ground.
Mrs Phoebe J Adams a missionary died of heart disease in Bethany Baptist Church Sellwood Portland Ore as she was about to ask a member to preside at the organ Thursday night. She collapsed in the church aisle.
Topeka Kansas report on the decennial census shows Kansas population as 1,545,8158 enrolled in March 1905 with an increase of 209,084 over the prior tally.
The Hull mayor says negotiations with an American firm have concluded for a factory employing 1000 workers. The business type is not disclosed but will be the first of its kind in England.
Mail advices from the South seas report a disastrous typhoon and tidal wave in the Marshal group with about 120 lives lost. The incident is tied to ongoing weather catastrophes affecting ships and coastal communities.
Chicago reports that federal charges against packers for violating the Sherman antitrust law faced a setback as Judge Humphrey sustained the government's demurrer to a plea in abatement. Indictments proceed, defendants ordered to appear and plead guilty or not guilty. The judge ruled Judge Bethea was legally sitting and the grand jury properly drawn.
Secretary of War Taft returns from the Far East aboard the Worea with many officials, reporting restless Philippine islands seeking independence but ruling out self government for at least a generation. He notes Manila’s rapid modernization despite agricultural distress and says American rule is making progress.
The Peruna Drug Manufacturing company sues the Curtis Publishing Company in Chicago for 250000 damages claiming it possesses the original testimonial the Ladies Home Journal says is fraudulent. It asserts two letters from Congressman George H White exist and were presented in good faith. The suit follows the Journal’s campaign against patent medicines.
New York on September 28 reports prominent lawyer Wheeler H. Peckham died suddenly in his Broadway office. He was born in Albany, age 73, appointed federal district attorney in 1884 and to the federal supreme court by Cleveland in 1894. Senate did not confirm.
Reports from Luzon and southern islands indicate heavy loss of life and property. Vessels wrecked near Samar. Leyte cutter a total loss with 11 Americans and 24 natives drowned. Sorsogon native deaths totaling 15. Hemp loss near 1 million dollars. Army transport Juan Rodriguez ashore at Legaspi. Thousands homeless as southern island posts destroyed. Aid efforts underway amid telegraph outages.
In Fort Dodge Iowa five children including Edna ten Thomas eight Clarence six Ernest three and Raymond three from the Secord family perished in a blaze that destroyed Frederick Adamson residence A gasoline stove left burning ignited the fire which trapped the youngsters who slept in night clothes their mother absent and firemen later recovering the victims after flooding the home with water
In New York on September 29 a clever forger passed a bogus check using a stock exchange firm name and obtained securities valued at about 360000. Pearl & Co stockbrokers at 27 Williams Street negotiated a 300000 one day loan with the bank. A check for the loan plus 37.50 interest was presented by a stranger who received the collateral. The forgery involved a bank without Pearl & Co as an account holder and was not detected until after clearing.
New York reports the death of William R. Travers, heir and Wall Street operator, who shot himself in his Madison Avenue home Friday. Travers, son of the noted wit William R. Travers, married Lily Harriman, sister of Mrs. W K Vanderbilt Jr. They separated three years ago with Lily moving to Paris.
Alderman Walter Vaughan Morgan was elected lord mayor of London for the coming year. The septuagenarian banker and bachelor was educated at the Bluecoat school and is noted as a prominent Free Mason. In Detroit Michigan a Royal Arcanum meeting decided to raise 75000 dollars to contest the society’s sliding scale of dues in court.
A severe blaze in Spokane Washington gutted three brick structures in the wholesale and shipping district early Tuesday. The fire caused an estimated loss of about 200000 dollars.
Hog cholera and hog plague have become epidemic in Carthage Illinois with over 1000 hogs dying in two weeks. Farmers adopt scientific measures to prevent further spread.
A Cairo Illinois dispatch reports a Saturday dawn battle as a posse of Eldorado residents confronted burglars who had blown open the bank of C B Burnett and Sons. The bandits fled with about eight to ten thousand dollars. Bloodhounds and deputy sheriffs are pursuing the thieves through the town after the explosion and exchange of gunfire.
Mrs A J Conditt and four children ages 6 to 13 were found murdered at their home near Edna Texas with blunt instruments. The mother and daughter were mutilated, two boys were slain about 100 yards away, a two year old survived. A Negro boy 12 heard screams and saw a man chasing a woman. A county posse is formed, dogs sent for, and two assailants are suspected.
Des Moines report says Arispe savings bank in Arispe Iowa is closed with a state examiner in charge. Directors vote to assess stock to cover deposits. Cashier D W Stevenson blamed for the failure due to bad loans and litigation. Capital ten thousand dollars. deposits about twenty two thousand dollars.
Gen Stoessel, commander of Russian forces at Port Arthur, is stricken by paralysis affecting his entire left side in Moscow. His condition is reported as serious though recovery is hoped.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw will leave the cabinet February 1, 1906. He announced the decision in a letter to the Polk County Republican club in Des Moines Iowa.
It is feared the British schooner My Beauty capt. Roberts has foundered with four crew members after leaving North Sydney on August 5 for Twillingate. No word has been heard since departure.
The west side of the public square in Bennettsville South Carolina burned Friday night except for the Planters Bank building. Loss estimated at about $100 000 with several stores and offices destroyed or damaged. The fire erupted near midnight and caused extensive smoke and water damage to nearby properties. Local fire companies fought the blaze for hours but could not save the block.
Bloomington Illinois reports ex Governor Joseph W. Fifer will retire as Interstate Commerce commissioner once current matters are settled, likely by January 1 1906. The announcement places his departure after a tenure addressing regulatory affairs and commission responsibilities.
Dr. Lucellus Hussey aged 73 was instantly killed and Ephraim Herrington aged 70 was seriously injured when a buggy was struck by a train crossing the Big Four tracks near Lockland Ohio Tuesday night.
The dialogue depicts Pat planning to travel to Panama for canal work, contrasting 4 dollars a day in Panama with 1.20 in Amerika. Mike warns Panama is extremely hot, reaching 120 in the shade, while Pat jokes about not staying in the shade.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote extols a highly successful criminal lawyer trusted by taxpayers. The community praises his work for sparing them the cost and effort of new trials over years, highlighting his impact in the legal scene.
Deep Valley Pa October 2 Special report details J N Whipkey daughter from Rheumatism cured after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Testimony says pills saved her from lifelong crippled condition and explains rheumatism stems from diseased kidneys and uric acid in blood. Also notes Rock Island Frisco announce daily through tourist car St Louis to Los Angeles via Medora and Colorado routes, highlighting ten through lines and low autumn fares.
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