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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
1
Gen Kuropatkin signals readiness to be lured on as still more railroads join the Missouri Pacific in the costly expansion. The Baltic fleet may sail via Cape Horn while war talk mixes with Harvard Yale sports debates and a New York evangelist targets Italians of the Black Hand.
The piece notes apologies from several officials over a minor Massachusetts incident and cites Japan's dual effort in war and peace. It mentions the Italian crown prince Umberto and quips on his limited prospects, then highlights a 280 foot snake at the Chicago world’s fair parade, contrasting with the usual display of many smaller snakes.
The question of Japan's influence and relations with European powers excites perplexed interest among statesmen and the press in more than one country.
Automobile races for the Vanderbilt Cup ended in fairness with one fatality and one serious injury. Despite the tragedy, the fast times boosted promoters and gave them confidence in future events.
The remark suggests General Funston’s support for higher pay for enlisted men could boost his popularity and notoriety, which he has long found distasteful.
The record notes dogs at Harry Lehr's Newport dog party may have attended involuntarily as a chain of events moves them to places they would prefer not to go. The text implies uncertainty about voluntary participation.
Censorship mainly causes unreliability of eastern war reports. Many correspondents are willing to risk everything to reach the front, but facts are deliberately withheld. They must piece together truth from imperfect means available.
States consider adopting two thirds civil and five sixths criminal verdicts to reduce hung juries. Proponents argue this would shorten trials and deter jury corruption, making justice more efficient and safer for the system.
The world’s fair is a great educator and pacificator, acting as a congress of nations where civilizations meet in friendly competition. It showcases progress in industry and skill, promotes commercial intercourse, and invites exchange of commodities through its material display.
The text discusses how criminal tendencies can emerge early and be directed in specific ways. It notes a person may seem sane overall yet be irre sponsible in this single area. It emphasizes hidden, mysterious prompting to crime and the lack of obvious remedies when other aspects appear normal.
The week highlights the Payne estate valued at 700000 with 600000 personal property and 100000 real estate. General Weston reports army feeding costs at 8281750 for the past fiscal year. Ormer Gov. W Murray Crane to fill Lt Gov Hoar’s Senate term. Crane to accept. Inspector General Burton says banning the canteen has demoralized soldiers.
Grove Hurlbut, a notable Berkshires figure who could neither read nor write, died at his Pittsfield home at 84. He built a $100000 fortune through shrewd trading amid his life in Massachusetts.
A large crowd joined the Michigan day celebration at the St. Louis world’s fair with a parade of military groups and exercises in the Michigan building.
In Bellaire Quebec two men aged 45 and 55 were found dead from self-inflicted poisoning by carbolic acid. The Plainfield Wisconsin Bank, capital $5,000 with deposits of $60,000, remains noted in state records.
Reports state American nurses received the Order of the Crown from the Japanese emperor. Dispatches highlight ongoing global tensions with updates on Russian and Japanese military actions near Yen Tai and Mukden.
Obituaries note the passings of Mrs. Mary Warren a Fox Lake temperance author and philanthropist aged 75. Brig. Gen. Worth retired. Alonzo B Cornell former New York governor. Mason Masur Pittsburg newspaper man killed by a bull. King George of Saxony dies. Andrew Leonhardt hanged for murder. and Capt Williams crew perished near Gloucester. Major reports include Fort Banks mortar deaths, Louisiana Purchase loan payments, and a broad tally of railway and maritime disasters. The era's political and economic notes cover imperialism debates Judge Parker stance on Philippines independence, and a forest congress plan with a December 2 start.
Russian losses in the seven days of fighting near Mukden and Liaoyang are estimated at 30000 killed or wounded, with ranges up to 40000. Kuropatkin reports the defense remains stubborn as the Japanese press the line. Port Arthur's fate is uncertain and reports say Nodzu may be wounded.
In Peoria on October 13 the jury awarded the Carrington estate to the heirs. The will had left $250000 to establish a university. The bitter trial lasted over a week with witnesses Dr. W. R. Harper and Prof. Albion W. Small of the University of Chicago. The case will be appealed to the state supreme court.
Burglars dynamited the Wabash post office on Tuesday night and stole nearly $1,200 in stamps and currency. About $700 in cash with the remainder in stamps. residents woke from their sleep as the burglars escaped.
Buenos Ayres reports Manuel Quintana was inaugurated as president of the republic of Argentina on Wednesday. The ceremony passed without special incident.
Two Virginians Mac Chamb ress and A M Lee drowned while attempting to reach Carlsbad from Lakewood. Their boat struck a snag and capsized in the Pecos River. A M Lee was a cousin of Robert E Lee.
Atlanta. Col James P Averill national junior vice commander of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his home early Wednesday morning. His death was sudden.
Edmund Burke, 67, a retired shoe dealer and reputed millionaire, shot himself at his home 5 Tower place. His son George L. Burke found the body. He had suffered nervous prostration for years and was believed temporarily insane due to recent suffering.
Springer New Mexico Oct 14 During the recent flood authorities report the Cimarron River reached a historic high washing away several towns including Chihuahua south of Springer Three deaths are confirmed as details are secured today.
W. R. Traves former cashier of the Citizens' National Bank of Arlington Texas was arrested at Delmar race track by Detective Cordell on embezzlement charges totaling ten thousand dollars.
In Peoria on October 13, Charles A. Jamieson of Kingman & Company filed a bill seeking relief and an accounting. Kingman & Company is described as one of the nation’s largest implement houses with capital stock listed at 1,850,000 dollars.
A jury was secured after two days and the third trial of former Mayor A. A. Ames for bribery and corruption began in earnest on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Alton B. Parker in Esopus on October 17 addressed a Long Island voter delegation, arguing against Republican rule in the Philippines. He claimed U S policy has cost 650 million dollars and 200000 lives, urged independence as soon as feasible, and warned of entrenched oppression and future wars tied to colonial rule.
In Rensselaer Indiana on October 17 a dynamite blast destroyed the McCoy family home linked to the McCoy bank failure of last April. The explosion caused widespread damage. the McCoys were not home. Thomas J McCoy faces embezzlement charges with a $20 000 bond and a grand jury returned 22 indictments against him and two with his father.
In a northeast gale the schooner Elwood Burton struck Peaked Hill bar and sank. Captain Williams and three crew died. The mate and two others were rescued by Peaked Hill life saving station. Two bodies later washed ashore. The Wentworth wreck occurred in the same gale near Chatham with many deaths.
Alonzo B Cornell former New York governor and son of Ezra Cornell died at his Ithaca home after Brights disease at age 72. He began as a telegraph operator and served as Western Union director from 1868 to 1899. He also pursued lake transport and banking. Cornell governed New York from 1880 to 1883.
Fatal blaze at the Enterprise mine in Shamokin on Saturday results in the death of Stanislas Ossowitz, assistant pump runner, with fears that others may be trapped. Fire fast and dangerous, eight hundred workers idled as rescuers cannot enter the mine mouth due to flames.
A decoy duck on a rod rises from water and is pulled by a line to simulate motion. An Illinois inventor patents trousers creasing rollers that heat between hinged handles. A new electric furnace method fuses electro negative metal with a halogen electrolyte. A Chicago man combines police club and revolver into a single weapon. Col Renard unveils a fast heating smokeless boiler for torpedoes and warships enabling vast ranges.
Town Topics ponders the noblest profession and concludes love ranks highest with solemn reflections on virtue and affection.
Mrs. De Long claims relief from rheumatism by a blood treatment. She reports the method cured her pain and offers hope to others seeking similar outcomes.
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