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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
1
A peculiar paper weight said to belong to the prince of Wales is described as the mummified hand of one of Pharaoh’s daughters. The relic’s origin and provenance are noted in curious detail, suggesting royal interest and antiquarian intrigue.
A Chicago man attempting suicide by drowning surfaced when reminded his act violated law, choosing life over being shot by an officer. Meanwhile mixed chatter notes the Jamaica hurricane driving banana prices up in the east as inflation hits basic goods. comments lament broad price increases while air travel remains unchanged.
A critic argues that a legislator who favors government funded attendance at the St. Louis world’s fair shows Oklahoma’s need for more asylums before statehood. The remark highlights debates over public spending and social services.
Texas expects major increases in key crops with corn 113 percent higher than last year, winter wheat up 65 percent, and cotton up 17 percent. The optimistic outlook extends beyond Texas to other states as well.
A local satire notes the great hickory nut harvest will make Saturdays feel longer as a boy’s parents insist he attends school five days and wears his best clothes on Sunday.
Secretary Wilson received the first hank of silk spun on American machines from American silkworm cocoons and expressed hope that the United States can reduce the 75 million dollars spent annually on foreign silk by developing domestic production.
A German actor was found guilty in Berlin or lese majeste for jokes about the Kaiser made in Holland and sentenced to nine months in prison. The remark about dignity is noted as fragile, with the Kaiser perhaps wiser in judging.
The passage notes that championship honors in boxing are valued mainly for the large purse prize and gate receipts, which also grant the holder leverage in verbal exchanges that outnumber other forms of competition.
The record lists average ages for European men with Norway and Sweden at 50 years, England at 41 and a half, France 44 and a quarter, Prussia 39, Württemberg 38, Bavaria and other German regions 36, and Austria and Spain at 33 years. The figures reflect regional differences in lifespan.
The British admiralty intends to build three battleships of 18000 tons each to strengthen the world’s strongest navy. Kaiser Wilhelm II aims to raise the German army by 39000 men. The dream of universal disarmament remains unrealized for now.
Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Illinois Central railway, says railroad mergers are an inevitable result of trade laws and competition. He argues mergers will produce greater economy and lower rates, and that people should regulate tariffs and taxes after consolidations.
The Minnesota state board of control contracted a large quantity of chewing gum for patients in insane asylums and state hospitals. They claim gum helps patients concentrate on work and soothe violent spells. The piece notes that gum chewers seem deep in thought, but not about gum ingredients.
The Buenos Aires Herald notes Americans seek stricter U S regulation while South America considers directing European arrivals southward. The piece quotes that diverting influx to productive channels could allow temporary laxity in exclusions.
A new government building in Chicago houses a surveillance system for the money order registry and mailing departments. Lookout platforms are suspended from ceilings, connected to each other, allowing officials to monitor all employee activity unseen. It is described as the most thorough espionage setup in a public building.
The article reports on Beaupre’s canal treaty push with Colombia, possible prosecutions of coal road officials for census law violations, a threatened railway express service strike, Roosevelt’s plan to promote consular staff, and Erie Railroad age-based layoff orders. It warns the US would take measures if Colombia does not ratify the canal treaty.
In New York Henry Townsend Edson killed Mrs. John F. Pullen and died by his own hand after a rejected elopement proposal. Elsewhere, a New Jersey trolley line officials faced manslaughter charges dismissed for said deaths blamed on road workers. The era saw yacht drama, rail wrecks, and Lipton’s post race praise as trade notes signaled cautious gains.
The Pennsylvania state convention nominated a ticket by acclamation led by Senator Joel G Hill of Wayne County for state treasurer. An Illinois murder judge denied a new trial for Alfred A Knapp with execution set for December 12 in Hamilton Ohio. The Geneva Kane county Illinois threshing engine boiler exploded killing one and injuring many. Dr James Leonard Corning died in Munich at 72, once close to Lincoln Grant and Beecher. Henry Weisbrunner attempted three interviews with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and was ruled insane. Peoria Illinois glucose firm plans syrup manufacture within three months and to build the largest syrup plant. Alfred E Lyford alias B C Miller arrested in Victoria BC for absconding with 12000 from Rock Island County. Pittsburg milk dealers form organization to consolidate trade. Southern California wine output exceeds 1300000 gallons, brandy 40000 taxed and 250000 untaxed for fortification. Grapes valued 12 to 18 dollars per ton. Knapp to be executed December 12 in Columbus Ohio. Detroit will host international missionary convention October 16 to 22. Two women burned at Blue Ash Ohio, children escaped as coffee boiled over igniting gasoline.
William Johnson killed and five painters injured when front and side walls collapse on a two story brick building at Vin ton Topeka Kansas. Sarah and Gladys Hogan daughters of Samuel Hogan burned to death by a kerosene can explosion. John B McCormick renowned sporting writer dies at Bath Beach New York from Brights disease born Cincinnati 1837 connected with Cin SLI Enquirer for 20 years. A negro in Armourdale Kansas drowns himself to avoid lynching after attacking a woman.
In London the Alaskan boundary commission was formed with Lord Averstone as chair and Reginald Tower as secretary. Oral arguments begin September 15 with a closing date anticipated October 15. The sultan of Turkey in an address to religious leaders seeks welfare for all his people. American ships Brooklyn and San Francisco reach Beirut. In Cavite province near Laguna de Bay, Jolo constabulary clashes with insurgents, 20 killed and one officer dead. The American legation in Constantinople reports heightened security and a new detective force stationed there.
President Roosevelt at Syracuse urged a community of interest and equal laws to curb envy and mob violence. The day featured labor parades and public meetings across the nation as part of Labor Day observances.
Mrs Frederick A Remington sues to break the will of Sioux City physician Dr Remington who died four months ago. The will left most personal property to brother doctors and a large share to Nettie Kneebs, his 23 year old former stenographer, while Mrs Remington received little. She denies separation claims and seeks court intervention on validity and distribution.
Ed Merritt, a Glenwood resident, was jerked about 100 feet into the air while testing a 12 by 4 foot monster box kite. The cord failed at its load and Merritt dangled from the rope, later sliding down to safety after the rope was released from the tree.
The headless body of F. A. Houk a 30 year old coal miner from Chillicothe was found on the Wabash bridge at Ottumwa by Arthur Clark. Investigators say Houk may have fallen from an excursion train while intoxicated and was crushed under wheels. He left a wife and three children.
Former Gov Drake and Gen Granville M Dodge of New York subscribe $10,000 each for the Memorial University of the Sons of Veterans to be built at Mason City. Senator Allison former Speaker Henderson and Maj Day will also donate. The university will honor Civil War veterans with several fine buildings.
In Creston a seven year old girl, daughter of Burlington conductor John Ponte, died after illness blamed on dysentery. Autopsy reveals peas swallowed whole sprouted and grew in her stomach, described as one of the most peculiar cases on record.
Mme. O Provencher Di Valerie of Pepperell Mass says she owns the land on which Dubuque sits and will pursue her claim in court citing a king of France grant to M Boivert. N L Greer ex mayor and Republican politician is found dead in Le Mars described as a unique character who fell from fortune and withdrew from society.
The Old Settlers' association of Dallas and Guthrie counties met in Redfield with large crowds. Burglars blew open Liver Mor e post office safe, about $90 stolen. Peru post office discontinued. mail to East Peru. Auditor grants permission for Iowa Hardware Dealers' Mutual Insurance association to transact in Iowa. Waterloo Hospital bid awarded at $25,000 to W J Titherell. Waterloo brakeman Fred Meyers killed after being run over near city limits. Francis N Keeley of Dubuque dies at 81, brother of Dr. Leslie Keeley. Squire Ogden near Bloomfield dies after being struck by a scoop shovel. Mitchellville awards two-story city hall and jail contract. Chicago man Adam Ryan knocks out Joe Flaherty in 3rd round of 15. Davenport sportsmen on boat to Mississippi for the match. Parsons, Rich & Co. gasoline engine factory burns at Newton, loss $60,000. Allen Eleigh killed by North Western train. horse and buggy destroyed. Death of Eugene P. Kiene at Sarnia from typhoid fever. aged 28. Postmaster General orders free delivery at Le Mars November 1 with staff and boxes. Lynnville hosts the 32nd Old Settlers’ annual meeting in Central Iowa.
In dense fog at New York the Reliance defeated Shamrock III to clinch the series and keep the cup in American hands. Shamrock III missed the finish, while the fleet cheered as the victorious yacht was towed through.
London September 4. The Alaskan boundary commissioners met in the foreign office. Reginald Tower was chosen secretary, with J R Carter and Mr Pope as assistant secretaries. Lord Alverstone named chairman. Oral arguments set for September 15 to October 9. Session five days weekly 11 am to 4 pm, press limited. Three counsel per side. British opening followed by Americans and British closings.
United States cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco arrived at Beirut amid crowds and calm. Officials expect orders soon from Washington while diplomats in Paris report planned fleets from France Italy Austria Russia and Great Britain ready to act together if Turkey crisis worsens.
An unknown black man choking a 45 year old widow Mrs Margaret Gerahn at her Armourdale Kansas home fled to the Kansas river and drowned rather than face lynching as a mob closed in. The woman, seriously hurt, is expected to recover. In a separate matter a grand jury in Denver indicts former state auditor Charles W Grouter and chief clerk W Cary Munsell on 19 counts for embezzling Flat tax funds.
The bay gelding Maj Demar set a new world trotting mark for geldings with a 2 02% mile in Providence on Friday, besting his own prior best of 2 04. Other brief notices include deaths of Col Thomas C Hall and Herman Zumpe and a fatal ambush shooting in Copemish Michigan.
A humorous exchange highlights a businesswoman’s pride in a personal ledgers misread as surplus spending. The Chicago Post joke centers on eight dollars and fifteen cents appearing on the books, prompting a playful dispute over true funds and spending freedom.
Dennard Ark Sept 7 A veteran writes of long lasting kidney and stomach pains after the Civil War. He tried medicine without relief until using Dodds Kidney Pills. After increasing to six pills daily his pains faded he sleeps and eats well again and feels renewed. He praises the remedy and would recommend it.
An old time newspaper fragment shows passengers complaining of delays on the Chicago to California route with Union Pacific and North Western lines. It notes multiple daily through trains and promotional lines, plus ads for remedies and miscellaneous notices.
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