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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
The text notes that in 1897 only 65 national banks were government depositories with about 16 million dollars in deposits. It contrasts this with today having 500 depositories carrying about 128 million dollars in government deposits.
A letter-writer proposes placing all bad men on an island as well while an inland town asks how to handle criminals without any islands. The dialogue frames discuss isolation ideas in a humorous or provocative tone.
A San Francisco newspaper features a sensational yarn claiming the American Bankers Association will pay the recently released forger Charles Becker $500 a month to "just be good" as a test of his skills. The piece reads as a sensational tale from the city’s press.
Ex Senator Warner Miller of New York after a tour of Alaska reports surprise at the territory s rich resources in mining and timber. He says even after Washington and Oregon timber is exhausted Alaska will still hold vast supplies.
Atlantic City guests now attend ped estry events where fortunes are told by exposing bare feet. The trend mocks Newport's past amusements as society seeks newer, edgier entertainments.
A Chelsea Massachusetts magistrate discharged a man charged with malicious intent for breaking a glass pane. The judge ruled the defendant could not have formed intent due to intoxication and lacked criminal liability, though civil damages remain possible.
Official figures show exports valued at $403,890,768 for 1902, down from $412,153,066 in 1901. The slight decline is mainly in iron and steel manufactures, reflecting reduced foreign demand and strong domestic orders for producers to fill.
Professor Gannett, geographer of the United States Geological Survey, maps the origin of nearly ten thousand names of countries, cities, towns, and rivers. The project promises interesting information and reveals a mix of Indian, English, and French nomenclature with evolving spellings and corruptions.
Boston based Immigration Restriction League data show 648743 arrivals last year with 165105 illiterate. The group argues illiteracy signals unfit migrants, claiming the surge above acceptable levels warrants stricter doors against Europe.
Statistics show materials for manufacturing rose from about one third of foreign imports to nearly half over 20 years. 1881 imports for manufacturing totaled 217,571,551 dollars, while for the year ended June 30, 1902 they reached 418,776,681 dollars. The figures illustrate the extraordinary growth of U.S. manufacturing.
A Canadian engineer develops a bricklaying machine that replaces six or seven skilled bricklayers. Typical bricklaying rates range from 1,200 to 2,000 bricks per day, while the new machine promises 9,000 to 12,000 bricks daily with three operators.
The prolonged drought cripples sheep and cattle owners and weighs on the whole Commonwealth. The harsh conditions dampen immigration and deter foreign capital, delaying Australia’s path to greatness despite optimistic prospects.
A summary of U S naval and political appointments notes Commander Wainwright to command the cruiser Newark and Captain W T Bronson to head the Annapolis academy. The year’s gold output stands at 78066700 and silver 33128400. pensions paid reach 137400741. Miles calls his Manila trip a mere visit to the army, and Wynne allows postal delegates but bans chairing committees. Interstate Commission reports railroad receipts at 1588526037. Rep Reese C De Graffenfield of Texas dies suddenly of apoplexy at Riggs House, Washington.
President Roosevelt's trust speech headlines the opening session at Saratoga New York where Francis Rawle of Philadelphia was elected president of the American Bar association. Strife in coal regions prompts governors to move troops and clashes erupt between miners and soldiers in Lansford Tamaqua and nearby camps.
The California Republican party names George C. Pardee of Oakland as its gubernatorial candidate. Other items note political nominations, accidents, and notable deaths across several states, including train wrecks, fires, and public notices.
Fire razes 20 structures in Livingston Texas causing estimated damage of 135000 dollars. Annual session of the National Farmers Congress to be held in Macon Georgia from October 7 to 11. Amish farmers acquire 1000 acres near Meyer Illinois on the Mississippi river and establish a colony. Joseph LaBarge, a paroled Toledo printer, shot dead by a mob in Monroe Michigan where he planned to elope with a married woman.
Mindanao, Philippines reports 400 earthquakes since August 21 with 20 deaths. A Berlin report notes German iron steel and coal interests unite against global rest. Straits of Malacca collision sinks 21. Mont Pelee may erupt again. Cholera spreads from Java to Japan. Britain and America fail to secure Chinese indemnity on silver. France endures heavy storms damaging vineyards as buds die.
Reports cover daring athletic feats and prize winnings at Sheepshead Bay, a new National Economic League forming in New York, liner races from Southampton, a projected treasury surplus, and farmer credit moves. Also noted are arbitration talk in Pennsylvania, a Mindanao hostage escape killed, Labor Day parades, balloon wrecks near Denver, and various political, military, and disaster items with multiple named places and people.
Reports from the British steamer Korona detail the Mont Pelee eruption on Sept 30 and the destruction of Morne Rouge and Le Carbet. About 200 lives were lost with many other deaths feared across northern Martinique. The governor ordered boats to evacuate coast villages.
In Keokuk Iowa on September 1 baby Wellar eleven months old was found guilty of vagrancy by a justice of the peace. Sentence suspended during good behavior. The mother and friends attended the trial with no others present. The child had been claimed by Elmer Park secretary of the Associated Charities on appeal after the mother’s acquittal on related charges. The mother still guards the child at her sister's house.
The annual civil service commission report shows about 235000 executive positions with 121000 classified and 114000 unclassified. Of the unclassified, 72495 are fourth class postmaster roles. Salaries total around 130 million, with 85 million paid to civil service positions. In year ending June 30, 1901, 47075 examined and 34739 passed.
The piece lists silver opera bags that pucker like silk when drawn, regulation size violins for beginners, a dark brown telephone box candy container, a necklace ornament with a turquoise matrix bar on black velvet, and a peanut shell themed decoration with black china dolls inside each shell.
Labor day was observed with quiet Sunday ambiance in Washington and major parades and excursions marked celebrations in Chicago New York Detroit Wilkes Barre Scranton and Philadelphia. Union crowds ranged from ten to fifty thousand with miners leading fund drives and picnics amid citywide suspensions of business.
Chicago Sept 2 Upon the recommendation of Ella Torrance commander in chief of the G A R veterans of the union army are requested to contribute money for a soldiers home at Mountain Creek Ala for disabled Confederate soldiers.
In January 1900 recruitment for the British army peaked at 6500. Canada supplied 7300 and Australia and New Zealand 22000 for South Africa service. Gen Kitchener to supervise Delhi maneuvers in December. Lord Kitchener donates an ox wagon fort and a Boer long tom to London parks. former Boer leader Moller praised.
From Fort Trumbull New London Conn Sept 2 a large fleet attacked Forts Michie Wright and Terry at 1020 pm and was destroyed half the squadron lost all ships put out of action navy captured Block Island landed 600 marines destroyed cables and lines Wood's Hole and Martha's Vineyard captured with line destruction Price's Neck signal station shelled Fort Adams fired at a battleship Indiana and Fort Terry aimed ships withdrew after a ten minute engagement the outcome remains in doubt
East Northfield Massachusetts September 2 The president denies considering Attorney General Knox for a seat on the Supreme Court and says Justice Shiras has not resigned The president also rejects moving Isthmian canal construction under the army and Gen Leonard Wood chairs the canal committee Justice Shiras Jr says reports of his resignation are unfounded and the president will be notified first if it occurs
Burns Oregon September reporting extreme drought in Harney county leaves cattle starving for feed and water. Hot summer shrivels pastures and dries springs, forcing cattle to roam long distances and causing severe losses in flesh.
Production of crystalline graphite last year reached 3 967 612 pounds. Germany spent 105 million dollars on 9 000 miles of canals in the 1890s. Austria plans a London institute to teach English. Argentina leads South America in artillery with 346 field guns 246 mountain guns 36 siege guns and 42 howitzers. A 114 mile neutral zone will exist beside a Bulgaria Romania frontier after delimitation. Paris Berlin long distance line averages 30 conversations daily while Berlin Frankfort line averages 471. The German emperor orders gray army uniforms for all branches with parade dress unchanged.
Travel by Nickel Plate Road promises the lowest rates with full passenger facilities. Uniformed porters assist all passengers, with special care for ladies and children. Modern day coaches sleeping cars and dining car service available. meals on American club plan from 35 to 100 cents. No excess fares on any train. Also notes dining car service between St Louis, New Orleans and Mobile by Mobile & Ohio Railroad.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-use as a cure for hot sweaty feet callouses and swelling sold by druggists for 25 cents trial package free available from Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy New York. A Bruyere quote adds a moral note about self governance.
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