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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
3
A collage of notes on American life from ills and curiosities to sports and disasters. References include Oklahoma's growth, football injuries, a Paris auto trip, San Francisco quake figures, and a New England woman who died in the house she was born in. It ends noting the value of long-held family homesteads in itinerant life.
A Postgraduate report details a large scale wartime trial at Mukden where 100 abdomen wounds were split evenly between surgery and non intervention. Forty of the operated group died versus forty of the non operated surviving, highlighting the debate over abdominal wound treatment in war. The piece also notes Jesuit general election results and various social and cultural observations.
A New York judge issued an injunction prohibiting a song performed in a theater. The ruling limits its public performance and brings temporary relief to the complainants.
Report claims German suppliers adulterate snuff with ground glass harming users by denying their expected effects. The note cites observed powdery texture and unsafe product practices. Authorities warned consumers to avoid suspected brands and seek safer alternatives.
A fierce hurricane battered Elliott's Key near Miami with 250 dead and 100 missing. A barge carried refugees. the St Lucie wrecked, 25 killed aboard. Havana suffered 18 dead, massive property damage, and power/telecom outages. U.S. troops safe. Camp Columbia tents toppled. near 50 houses damaged.warships and fleet units faced drifting anchors, with several vessels damaged but crew unharmed.
Missouri Governor Folk announced on Friday that he will grant respites for both Mrs Aggie Myers and Frank Hottman who are under death sentence for the murder of a woman's husband.
In Odessa the union of True Russian Men with the Black Hundreds issues a proclamation calling for a broad boycott against all Jews, urging the public to maintain pressure and exclusion in daily life.
Mrs Jefferson Davis was laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Virginia with tributes from representatives of many southern states. The service honored her alongside the body of her distinguished husband in the historic gravesite.
Jackson Kentucky Elbert Hargis John Smith and John Abner charged with the assassination of Dr B N Cox during Breathitt county feud troubles were admitted to bail in the sum of 10000 dollars each
Secretary Taft directed Major General Greely to dispatch a cavalry troop to Wyoming to quell the Ute Indians and restore order.
Amarillo Texas report identifies the murdered boy as Earl Doherty. His father Silas Doherty of Asheville Oklahoma confirmed the name. The youth had earned $120 in wages and was en route back to his father's farm when killed.
Frank T. Robertson of Helena, general manager of the Montana railroad recently acquired by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul system, died in a Kansas City hospital at age 47.
Secretary Hester reports the world visible supply at 2,640,047 bales, up from 2,344,648 last week. American cotton totals 1,892,047 bales, vs 1,609,648 a week earlier.
The jury convicts Standard Oil Company of Ohio of conspiracy against trade under the Valentine anti trust law. Fine range is 50 to 5000 dollars per day or six to twelve months, with a new trial motion possible. Case signals a new method of action using information and affidavits rather than grand jury indictments.
Moody announced with the president's approval that he will ask leave to intervene in the first case under the employers liability act to support its constitutionality and interpretation. Railroad lawyers met in Louisville to plan opposition. test suits are expected in Kentucky and New Jersey.
Washington circular invites striking Southern railway machinists to end the walkout and return to work while submitting the wage dispute to arbitration for a resolution.
William Dutton, a famed old time circus rider, was attacked at Ninth and Sycamore streets Thursday night and may die from the wounds received.
The Presbyterian synod of Iowa holds its annual meeting in Vinton with Rev. John McAllister of Missouri Valley selected moderator and over 200 delegates in attendance.
Washington reports orders soon to withdraw all but 600 marines from Cuba. The force will be rebuilt to about 7,000 as replacement troops arrive to maintain presence.
Cromwell Conn Mrs Lena Potter Cowdin 44 daughter of Bishop Henry C Potter of New York died by hanging at a private sanitarium Tuesday night. She eluded her nurse and was found in the cellar. The wife of Winthrop Cowdin the body was sent to New York Thursday.
Judge Holt in the United States circuit court Friday imposed a total fine of 108000 on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for granting rebates to Lowell M. Palmer, who directed transportation for the American Sugar Refining company. Six counts carried 17000 each. Frederick N. Pomeroy, assistant traffic manager, faced 1000 per count, totaling 6000.
Boston reports a memorial service on the second day of the World's Women's Christian Temperance Union triennial convention. Lord Carlisle spoke in memory of Sir Wilfrid Lawson and other members from several countries who have died in the past three years.
Customs officers in Lomza Russian Poland seized 19 packages shipped from Berlin and addressed to Tiflis that contained 74 000 cartridges.
Auxvasse Mo Paris Bartley cashier and F C Stokes assistant cashier surprised two robbers at work in the Auxvasse State Bank and opened fire with shotguns. The robbers escaped.
Fayetteville Ark United States Senator J D Walker prominent lawyer of the state fell down a stairway to his office and was killed his skull fractured He was 76 years old.
In Marietta Ohio Thomas Shilling an elderly veteran died instantly after falling from the Martin house third story during the reunion. He collapsed on the pavement with a crushed skull as witnesses reported the tragedy unfolded on Wednesday.
New York Mrs Harry K Thaw says she is not worried by a hint from District Attorney Jerome that another person besides Harry Thaw may face indictment for the murder of White.
Albuquerque reports the worst storm since 1882 with high winds and snow causing heavy sheep losses. Salt Lake City endures wind damage, fires at Utah Packing plant cost about 200000. trains and streetcars disrupted. Avenged dog death includes d Annunzio prosecuting a peasant over his dog.
W P Dusenberry, civil engineer in charge of the Florida Coast railway work on Long Key, survived a Thursday storm that struck houseboat No 4 carrying about 150 men. The vessel capsized and broke apart in Sanks channel, with 30 to 40 killed and many others crushed or washed overboard as waves battered the crowded craft. Dusenberry arrived aboard the Russian steamer Jennie with other survivors.
San Salvador reports telegraphic updates on a fierce storm across the region. Over 100 drownings in Coatepeque and Panchin alco devastated by sulphur-water floods from Churlo volcano. Pimiento and other towns swept away. the schooner Tzelene lost between Corinto and Amapala with all aboard dead.
William McKim Hiles aged 27 died at a hospital in Washington on Sunday after a stabbing at his home. R. L. Goff was arrested in connection with the case.
Two men Rosario Lalvucci and Basil Hoyt were killed five miles east of Anatonda Montana when a ore car ran away. Lalvucci was torn to pieces. Investigators traced the accident to a faulty coupling as the cause.
Yale University treasury received an additional gift of 35 600 to the general endowment fund. Last year subscriptions brought the endowment to nearly 2 000 000. New Haven, Connecticut.
Edward James Saunderson, age sixty nine, unionist member of Parliament for Armagh North, died Sunday at Castle Saunderson after a critical illness from pneumonia. He had been in poor health for some time.
Max R. Zaegel of Sheboygan Wisconsin announces a new squid oil preparation blending vegetable and mineral oils. The amber scented liquid supposedly penetrates skin to bones, heals wounds, prevents pus, relieves rheumatism piles back pain and catarrh, and is offered free samples by mail from M R Zaegel & Co 180 Main St Sheboygan Wis.
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