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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
6
A collage of notes explores rising wages, idle rail stock moves, Mars water and canals, Mauritius like aviation terms, sharks near Atlantic City, nobility taxes, Santos-Dumont wings, Weyler in Catalonia, Persian shah rumors, telegraph code limits, czarina melancholia, Massachusetts maneuvers, and new American soldiery dignity plus manners.
The text notes about 2,500,000 births in the United States last year and predicts continued infant population growth. It warns that schoolhouses are overcrowded and housing equipment from ten years ago is inadequate, urging authorities to provide adequate facilities.
United States marshal seized carload flour shipments at Mazomanie and Madison under a pure food law action initiated from the district attorney’s office. The milling company plans to test the federal statute in court. Fishermen report a four pound Sheboygan catch fueling hope for Lake Michigan salmon fry planted 12 years ago.
Opinion argues deliberate train wrecking is colder and more diabolical than murder in the heat of passion and should meet the harshest punishment. The author warns such acts threaten hundreds of potential victims and calls for strict legal penalties.
An amused observer notes King Edward wearing a frock coat and slouch hat in public, signaling a modernized image for the monarchy. The article suggests this image helps keep the institution of kingship relevant and useful.
The mare Hamburg Belle, bred in New York, beat the eight year old Crescens mark by two seconds during a race. She was sold for $50,000 amid the event, noted as a Hamburg stake.
A remark on vast telephone lines contrasts the claimed 12 000 000 miles of wire with the frustration of a busy signal. The quip highlights the scale of the system versus individual communication delays.
Official figures show Great Lakes domestic shipments totaled 12,398,550 net tons in July, the largest on record for any single month. Analysts note that the recent depression appears to be over as inland waterway transport rebounds.
United States Court of Appeals affirms five year sentence for John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank and banking figure. Defense may appeal to rehearing then seek a writ of certiorari to the U S Supreme Court. Walsh absent from court as decision is read.
A freight train collided with a construction train on the Topeka and Santa Fe line near Topeka Kansas killing seventeen people and injuring ten. Among the dead are eleven Mexicans and the injured are also Mexicans. The work train carried about fifty men on flat cars. The wreck occurred as the freight train rounded a curve and breached orders, pinning many workers for hours until extricated.
An unknown man disrupted a village wedding in Riemke by throwing a bomb into the dancing crowd. Eight people were seriously wounded and several more slightly hurt before the assailant fled. Authorities suspect jealousy as motive.
Bay filly Native Belle driven by Thomas W. Murphy wins the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders fall meeting feature for two year olds. She trots the second mile in 2.07% to establish a new world record for her age and gait, matching the two year old pacing mark.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of the Commoner formally declared her bid for the First district seat in Colorado. She will seek the Republican nomination and aims to continue her family’s political legacy in Denver.
Frederick Schliemann and Carlo Giro were sentenced to execution at Sing Sing during the week of November 15 for the murder of Mrs. Sophia Staber.
A platform collapse at a Springfield street fair leaves one boy dead and eight injured. Oliver Murrill, eight, died at the scene while the other injured are not believed to be in fatal condition.
Van Wert Ohio fire leveled Bonnewitz & Co department store and Jones & Tudor hardware store on Wednesday. Total loss about 300000 dollars with 175000 dollars insured.
Hebrew poet and Zionist leader Naphtali Herz Imber dies in New York. He had arranged in a 14 line poem to be buried in a plot provided by friend Asher Marcus, a contract contested by Galician-born locals. Imber authored Hatikvah, the Zionist national hymn.
President Taft spent a night in El Portal California then began a three day trip to see the Mariposa grove of giant sequoias. He rode to Wawona and toured the forest floor, peered through a tunnel cut in a base of a 3000 to 5000 year old tree, and planned more exploration of the park.
George D. Todd files in Jefferson circuit court seeking to enjoin Mayor James F. Grinstead from appearing as the Republican nominee. Todd argues Grinstead is ineligible after one term and warns that ballot placement could mislead voters. He says Grinstead’s plurality would trigger a new election.
Report states Associate Justice William H. Moody of the U S Supreme Court lies gravely ill at his home in Haverhill Massachusetts. Friends convey slender hope for recovery as rheumatism worsens after his May term end. In California Wilbur Benjamin, a full blooded Indian, confesses to the murder of Violet Gilmore a 15 year old girl near Rumsey amid threats of lynching.
Henry Flory, a Wauseon area farmer, was handling a shotgun to shoot pigeons when it discharged accidentally killing his wife, mother of seven, at Archbold in Fulton County.
Harry Dougherty a known miner was found dead in front of another miner's home in North Frontenac Pittsburg Kansas with a fractured skull and three knife wounds on the face authorities report a homicide case under investigation and no suspects named.
Secretary of War J M Dickinson denied reports he will resign from the cabinet due to illness in his family and the recent death of his daughter in law. The Nashville Tenn dispatch notes his denial in a brief political update from Washington.
The Chicago Record Health notes a witty claim that rich farmers neglect milking cows as the reason for high butter prices. In Alpha Iowa Marie Simpkins arrives from Paris with Count Pazaz for her engagement, while Josh Simpkins, a wealthy farmer, is mentioned as surprised by events.
Eight officers including Davenport mayor Oliver Ingledue Deputy Nason and saloonkeeper Fitz Wenger Assistant Chief Michael Clark Sgt Gooddale Patrolman Matthew Jones bartender Leon McNamara and Frank Haas faced federal indictments for conspiring to hinder a federal officer. Judge Smith McPherson set bonds at 1000 each for trial in Des Moines after authorities brought them from Marshalltown.
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association gathered in Winona for its eighth annual convention to press for a six foot depth in the channel from Minneapolis to the Missouri. President Thomas Wilkinson chaired with L B Boswell as secretary as delegates from many upper valley towns heard talks and prepared committee work. The meeting closes with a Winona banquet. Grand jury indicts 90 men in Omaha over alleged promotion of sporting events. Reagan's birthday observed in Waco Texas marking the late postmaster general and cabinet member.
The body of an unidentified man, likely a Milwaukee commission merchant, was found in Benton Harbor Michigan railroad yards with a bullet wound through the heart. Authorities believe the man was murdered.
George W. Bowers general manager of Armour and Co once missing for over a month has been located at Fort Francis Ontario. He disappeared from Omaha Nebraska and was traced to the Canadian town where he is reported to be in good health.
A state fair excursion train and an Illinois Central passenger train collided on a sharp curve near Parnell Illinois three miles south of Farmer City. Miss Clara Watson of Farmer City died. One other person died in the crash and 35 were injured, four possibly fatally. Conductor Duncan of the excursion train reported the wreck and rescue efforts rushed physicians to the scene. The wreck did not catch fire, limiting loss of life despite heavy damage to four coaches.
Former Gov. Frank S. Black argued before the New York Court of Appeals that Thaw’s commitment to Matteawan State Hospital was unconstitutional for lack of due process and insanity proof at the time of acquittal. Mrs. Thaw and the Countess of Yarmouth attended as Black asserted Thaw was a free man when acquitted.
Local board of trade secretary Lofgren announced a two cent basis price drop for alcohol. Peoria goods now at 1.35 dollars versus 1.37 previously, due to a nine cent corn price drop in the last 30 days. Papke Defeats Willie Lewis in Pittsburg boxing match. Papke won clearly as Lewis nearly went down. both fighters were still standing at the end of round six.
A fall of an inch and a quarter of rain ended a prolonged drought in Watchinson and spread generally across southwestern Kansas, bringing relief to the region.
The jury found Charles Carr, manager of the Indianapolis baseball club, guilty of playing professional baseball on Sunday. The case aimed to test the constitutionality of the Sunday baseball prohibition law.
Dudley Buck, noted organist and composer, died suddenly at his son’s house in West Orange New Jersey after just returning from Europe. The veteran musician was highly regarded for his contributions to church and concert music.
In a sharp social vignette, Miss Gaddie is described as being “in everybody's business” and handling scandals as a retail trade. The exchange highlights themes of reputation and transactional ethics in a tight, Dickensian voice.
The article debates ideal ages for sending children abroad. It suggests four years as optimal, arguing that by four a child can manage travel to England France and Italy and still attend the opera on return. It cautions against both delaying too long and rushing too early.
Tommy complains that Frank is a molly coddle and won’t play because he was paid to get into the ball grounds. The line suggests a strained friendship and a conflict over playing together.
Women suffering from ailments unique to their sex are urged to remember Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound can restore health. The testimonial tone emphasizes relief and recovery through the product.
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