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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
3
A Mount Pleasant state hospital inmate disowns being a drunk, objecting to housing inebriates in the same ward. The piece also notes Iowa debates over a midway at the St. Louis World’s Fair and outlines uniform fire insurance policy efforts.
The supreme court overruled the petition for rehearing in the state versus Mrs. Sarah Kuhn of Delta Keokuk County now serving life at Anamosa penitentiary. Kuhn was convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning with strychnine in beer at What Cheer after they drove there one evening. The ruling ends her last hope for freedom barring pardon or parole.
Mary McClain again granted a divorce from Calvin McClain in Dubuque after a prior 1892 breakup. She accused cruelty and desertion, becoming the county's only woman to receive two divorces from the same man in Dubuque court.
In Des Moines James M. Pierce completed a lengthy litigation by purchasing the entire Homestead Publishing company plant for 162010. The triumph was celebrated by a stenographer kissing Pierce and male staff lifting him on their shoulders.
A lion from the Dubuque animal show escaped during an exhibit, caused panic among spectators, leaped through a restaurant window, and wrecked the kitchen at Cassute's. The animal was eventually captured without reported serious injuries.
Federal grand jury in Keokuk indicts Adams Express Co for alleged internal revenue violations. Birmingham recipients receiving C O D whisky from Illinois consignors paid charges to express agents. Grand jury and DA rule C O D sales count as retail liquor sales needing a license.
The fourth flood of the year swamped 2000 acres at the Skunk river mouth with rapid rise and property damage along the Skunk. Keokuk reports unprecedented summer conditions with floods later than June being rare. The Des Moines river also overflowed for miles above its mouth, submerging borderlands near the Egyptian levee for the third time.
Keokuk police dismantle a regional horse theft ring active in eastern Illinois northern Missouri and southern Iowa reaching to Arkansas. The grand jury indictments are being prepared and most stolen horses have been recovered the Muscatine theft remains outstanding with officers hopeful of recovery soon.
Otto Neimeyer, a 30 year old farmer, quarreled with his wife on a crowded Muscatine street. The wife leaped from the buggy in fright as he fired four shots missing her, then turned the revolver on himself and killed himself. The widow recalls a previously happy marriage.
East bound Milwaukee Road train No. 8 collided with a fast Rock Island freight at Minira. Fireman Conley suffered hurt to his back and shoulder while the mail clerk was injured but not seriously.
After a bitter Lucas county district court fight, the Lee Whitlatch murder trial for Joseph Buchanan’s October 1901 death ended in Chariton with a not guilty verdict from the jury.
A compilation of Iowa corporation and insurance laws by Auditor Merriam is published and sent to insurers and state departments. Notable items include a $200000 Cedar Rapids starch factory contract, a Dubuque suicide, Lilly post office closure, 30000 fish in a Clear Lake load, and a 1500 delegate Unitarian conference in Des Moines. Other items cover farm real estate records, a Clinton church project, a fatal bull goring near Muscatine, county bond plans, National Guard orders, Nome Alaska mining visits, a golden wedding in Goodell, a Decorah cigarmaker death, barn fires, horse starvation fines, a 95 year old Cedar Falls woman, a Warren County worker killed in a quarry, incendiary barn fires at Gladbrook, and fires at Lehan Grain and Stewart Lumber.
Rebel forces led by Uribe Uribe and Castillo, about 4300 men with four guns, attacked La Cienaga on October 14 with heavy losses. Government counterattacks under Gen. Marjarres moved from La Cienaga toward the Frio river near Santa Marta, while Quibdo on the Atrato river faced a government assault and rebels retreated. Casualties reported on both sides and refugees fled toward Cartagena.
President Roosevelt quietly marked his forty fourth birthday in the White House office. He greeted visits from Secretary Cortelyou and Cabinet members while receiving letters and flowers. A Hungarian club committee led by Marcus Braun paid respects as honorary member, with Julius Wolf John Blau and Edward Kohn.
About 1,000 students at Michigan Agricultural College walked out after 17 peers were suspended for participating in a freshmean-sophomore rush ten days earlier. No classes were held Monday afternoon as faculty had previously banned such activities after a past injury. Resolutions calling for reinstatement were rejected as the faculty remained firm.
Washington reports that claims of Newfoundland treaty abandonment due to Senator Lodge opposition are unfounded. Lodge favors reciprocity if Gloucester's interests are safeguarded. Negotiations between the United States and Newfoundland are not interrupted, and the State Department hopes for a favorable outcome.
In Minneapolis on October 28 Christopher Norebeck, once a detective, received a three year term in the state penitentiary for bribery. The lenient sentence reflected his role as a subordinate to higher officials and his full confession after flight and recapture during trial.
A man died from a knife wound suffered during a ball game in Bellefontaine Ohio on Monday. Thomas Walker was passing an open knife when a foul ball struck his hand drove the blade into his side, severing an artery and causing almost instant death.
A collection of natural history notes describes moss and certain flowering plants glowing at night. It claims venom exposure kills snakes within days, notes moose horns and weights, insects deterred by alum and white pepper, and lists voiceless species like giraffe and whale. It asserts migratory birds die hitting the Washington monument each spring and fall.
Washington Oct. 28 The anthracite coal strike commission opened in the interstate commerce building with all members present. Miners’ representative Mr. Mitchell and District President Fahey appeared for the miners, while coal company leaders Baer Thomas Walther Truesdale Wilcox Hert Torrey and Gowan spoke for the operators. The panel outlined procedures and agreed to begin hearings Thursday in District No. 1 Scranton. The commission will study payrolls sworn by operators, with an auditor to resolve discrepancies, and will travel if needed though officials said they will pay their own expenses.
London reports King Edward reviewed nearly 4,000 guardsmen who had just returned from South Africa. He praised their service and discipline, saying they uphold the guards' proud name. The queen and royal ladies rode by as troops cheered the king.
A freight wreck near Marshalltown Iowa injures four, with one believed fatally. Nine boxcars were struck by a fast extra freight. engineer Burt fireman Nelson and brakeman Howriken injured, Winn Douglass possibly dying. In Louisiana a Mississippi Valley train derailed south of Baton Rouge after hitting cattle. engineer Harry Kehlman and a tramp killed, Monroe Hughes fatally hurt. no passengers injured.
Chicago reports that between 40 000 and 50 000 colonists leave for western states in September and October. Railroads anticipate transporting about 20 000 homeseekers this week from Chicago St Paul St Louis and other midwest cities. Santa Fe alone plans to move at least 3 000 people with 75 cars ordered. The surge strains equipment and fuels a car shortage.
Official sources say the U S Cuba treaty was mailed back to Washington last Saturday. A Cuban counter proposition accompanied the treaty. President Palma warns acceptance of U S proposals would ruin Cuba by greatly reducing customs revenue.
Memphis Tenn Oct 28 Prince Alert won the $12 000 side match at half a mile over Sir Albert at Memphis Driving Park this Monday afternoon in a remarkable time of .57 4 5 seconds establishing a new world record for the distance beating the old mark by 2 seconds.
The article notes U.S. castor oil production exceeding 600000 gallons annually. It describes white china clay in pencil lead hardening, sugar consumption rising to 2219847 tons in 1902, and lead poisoning risk in potteries treated by electric baths at Stoke on Trent. It reports France’s large wool and cotton imports and trends toward local production in Tunis Algeria Madagascar.
Sheridan Wyoming October 28 H S Boal son in law of William F Cody prominent stockman committed suicide at the Sheridan Inn using chloroform He wrote a letter to the hotel proprietor begging pardon for the act but offered no reason for the deed.
The report lists England drinking 800 million gallons of milk yearly and notes entrances to Jerusalem closed at sunset except Joppa gate. It cites disease among squirrels in Hassan Mysore, Suriname’s extreme temperature range, and year round global harvesting. It also reports Nile flood decline and impact on Upper Egypt crops, with water likely focused on cotton.
Washington reports from Cape Haytien that Gen Navarro deposed governor seized Monte Christi, rebels held the town for two days, government troops recaptured it with heavy losses on both sides. Navarro was captured and brought to Santo Domingo as arrests followed. All is now quiet in Santo Domingo City.
Washington issues a general order reducing enlisted strength to 56,989 the legal minimum with reorganized infantry 65 and coast artillery 109 per unit. Exceptions apply to Fort Leavenworth Riley service schools cavalry and Peking legation guard. Reductions occur via casualties transfers and three month reenlistments for artillery and engineers. Secretary Root approves $500000 plan to fund substitutes at posts replacing the abolished canteen.
Paris reports that France Great Britain and Germany have reached an agreement for military evacuation of Shanghai by their forces and to extend the open door policy. The accord covers the Yangtze valley with evacuation likely by January 1 and about 1,200 troops to be involved.
Paris reports Dunkirk riots with barricades gunfire and fires on the quays as martial law is proclaimed. In Keokuk a horse thief gang operating across Illinois Missouri Iowa and Arkansas is dismantled with indictments planned and most stolen horses recovered.
Eastbound Northern Pacific No. 2 was held up Thursday night near Plummond Montana about 45 miles from Missoula. Engineer Dan ONeill was killed in the assault. A bandit obtained a large amount of plunder.
A hurricane swept Port Diamante in Entre Rios Province. Fifteen people were killed and many injured as a hundred houses collapsed and several ships sank. Negroy a and other places suffered damage.
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