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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
2
The piece surveys modern inventions from automatic pistols and automobile use for horse thieves to radium displays and cork trees in Nicaragua. It notes cotton spindles in the South, a deadly trend in Alpine climbing, political figures who once were newsboys, and a digressive mix of social foibles and progress in culture and industry.
Sir Thomas Lipton after years and about a million and a half dollars spent on lifting the America's cup says yacht racing as now conducted is a waste of time. He suggests ocean races should rest on utilitarian aims, though the sport will not die with him.
A weekly roundup compiling notable developments from Washington and regions across the East West and South. Highlights include political moves executive actions legislative debates and notable public notices shaping national and regional affairs.
Washington reports 996 545 pensioners on the rolls with 728 356 soldiers and 267 189 widows and dependents. Net annual loss of 2 901 pensioners. treasury plans a national bank blacklist. other items include a Norfolk alcohol explosion death and Panama canal treaty tensions.
Alice Roosevelt fell into the Moccasin submarine at Newport becoming the first woman known to do so. Edward Rushmore of Tuxedo New Jersey injured and his niece Cornelia Herrick killed in a car crash. Portland Oregon felt two severe earthquakes. New Jersey reports 45 corporations totaling 80 million dollars under receivership last year. A ten inch wire gun fired at 2500 feet per second in a Sandy Hook trial. St Louis exposition to host 45 countries per John Barrett. Kearsarge sailors near mutiny with 120 confined in New York. Five convicts ran counterfeiting ring in Pennsylvania prison. Lumberman John Whylera 45 years old died by suicide at Niagara Falls.
The Willoughby bank failed with liabilities about 20000 and assets 250000 near Richmond ex slave Uncle Finney over 90 shot dead for alleged sorcery Berne Indiana editor Fred Roher of the Witness papers demolished by dynamite Despondent wife Clara Costello Chicago burned herself to death Chicago Justices Caverly and PrinDiville support whipping wife-beaters Eustis Maine fire leaves 14 buildings standing Evanston Illinois boarding houses refuse colored students Beaumont Kansas carload of powder explodes killing three Near Milwaukee New York athletes win national AAU title Rain snow wind damage crops Northwest Tornado in Florida causes deaths and property loss Baseball NL standings week ended 19th Pittsburgh .675 New York .606 Chicago .587 Cincinnati .537 Brooklyn .504 Boston .416 Philadelphia .336 St Louis .331 Anna C Hines dies 103 in Shelbyville Indiana Texas Republicans nominate Dr Max Urwitz for congress in Houston.
In the American league the percentages of clubs were Boston .659 Cleveland .563 Philadelphia .537 New York .517 Detroit .496 St Louis .480 Chicago .447 Washington .301. Burglars took about $10,000 from Minnehaha County Bank at Valley Springs, South Dakota. At Newport News Virginia the cruiser Maryland was launched.
Toledo unveils Ohio's first statue of President William McKinley on the second anniversary of his death. Canton places flowers on his tomb as part of memorial observations.
Pope Pius X wears a watch of American make. Senator Tillman abandons lecturing and withdraws from the platform. Dr Adolphus Keckler of Cincinnati begins his fifty ninth world tour. Baron Toll’s Arctic expedition has been missing since 1902. Mrs Robert J Burdette named special police officer at Pasadena California. Oscar Johnson rises from Minneapolis newsboy to army assistant paymaster. President Loubet buys Mezenc castle tied to Diana of Poictiers. Maj Ellis to audit Canadian military surveys for updates. Canada’s Commons includes four US born MPs including John Charlton. Cripple Creek tunnel for deeper mining completed. US Christian Endeavor to meet next in Baltimore. Ferdinand Peck tours Alaska and Siberia praising mineral wealth. Marconi site at St Louis for wireless demonstration. Japanese commercial agent tests shipping oranges to Japan. Whippingham Church installs Victoria era carved oak pulpit.
A cable from Rear Admiral Cotton datelined Beirut on September 7 describes violence between Mohammedans and native Christians with six Greek Christians and two Muslims killed and several wounded. Reports from Constantinople note a fierce brawl sparked by a shot at the American college, troops deployed, and fears of renewed disturbances as atrocities across Macedonia and Adrianople vilayets continue.
Portland Oregon reports two quake shocks at 3 45 PM Friday with no known damage though large brick buildings shook. Rear Admiral Casey retires after 47 years service. Captain Barclay to become rear admiral. Eustis fire leaves 14 buildings standing in North Anson Missouri area with about 50000 damage. Nubia ships 215 kegs currency for the Philippines and other freight to US government. Endeavor convention set for Baltimore July 5 10 1905.
The first bale of Porto Rican cotton exported in forty years sailed September 9 aboard the Red D line steamer Caracas bound for a Porto Rico concern in New York.
In Painesville on Sept 12 Raymond C Penfield and the American Machine company filed a deed of assignment with Cleveland Trust company to protect creditors. No liabilities or assets statements have been filed yet.
The grand jury in Cynthiana Kentucky on September 12 indicted Juror Jap King for alleged false swearing connected to the Jett-White case. In Butte Montana on September 10 two snowfalls and a hail storm ended with cold temperatures and a 39 degree low. In Halle Prussia on September 9 three men and two women were arrested for insulting Emperor William though details are not released.
Unpleasant episode at Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Oyster Bay over a planned dinner for September 18. President Roosevelt, a member, sought a purely neighborly affair with no guest outside club members, while Lipton and his party were discussed as possible attendees. Club officials insist the president should attend only as guest of honor if at all, and emphasize the arrangement allowed one guest per member. Roosevelt previously invited Lipton to the White House and hosted him on the Mayflower, signaling cordial relations.
The Navy Department orders all officers and men to stand at attention during the Star Spangled Banner except when on duty. The same respect applies to the national anthem of any other country when played in the presence of its official representatives.
A naphtha launch returning from a ball game at Harbor Springs was sunk after being struck by the steam yacht Pilgrim on Pine lake. Five of the 13 men aboard drowned, all from East Jordan. The launch reportedly had no lights before the collision.
Oyster Bay announces Congress will convene Monday November 9 to enact Cuban reciprocity measures. The president abandoned an October session. No clear plan on financial legislation. agreement between Senate and House uncertain. campaign concerns influenced timing.
Milwaukee September 14 Frank Day the chauffeur for Barney Oldfields Red Devil died at the state fair park while attempting a five mile record Day previously stood in for Edward Huff who refused to ride Day was in his fourth mile when the track turned into the home stretch was soft and slowed the machine The crash tore the nose into the ground and Day died after fifteen minutes of grave injuries The Red Devil has now killed two men within a week with a spectator killed in Detroit races prior to today.
Clarence D Hopper and Roy Beucher switchmen aboard a Michigan Central train in West Bay City were instantly killed by a dynamite blast as a switch engine backed onto a car carrying 1000 pounds of dynamite rifles and shells. Other crew injured including conductor Cra dle seriously. The blast damaged cars houses and ruined windows in the vicinity. A separate item mentions a Norfolk VA shipyard accident and a yellow fever epidemic in Linares Mexico.
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