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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

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Death of Dr Josiah L Pickard Former Iowa State University President

Obituary notes the death of Dr Josiah L Pickard former president of the State University of Iowa and longtime head of the State Historical Society of Iowa He led Iowa City and the university during a period when securing legislative funding was a key measure of his leadership and later headed Chicago schools for thirteen years A quoted tale recalls a legislator’s pledge to fund 20000 to permanently sustain the university without further state aid.

Iowa City Josiah L. Pickard State University of Iowa Iowa Pickard The States Historical Society of Iowa Jie Chicago Packard

Driving Club Elects Officers in Iowa City

The Iowa City Driving club, newly admitted to the Cedar Valley circuit, adopts articles of incorporation and elects officers: President Dr J S Potter Vice President James Aldous Jr Secretary John T Oakes Treasurer George L Falk. Races slated for the first or second week of July.

Iowa City

Grinnell College Nears $500000 Endowment Goal

Grinnell Iowa college stands to add a half million dollars to its endowment if the ongoing Rockefeller Foundation funded drive succeeds. Begun in 1910 with a pledge of 100000 on condition of raising 400000, the campaign now needs less than 23000 to meet the goal.

Grinnell—Iowa College Rockefeller Foundation Fund

Iowa Horticultural Society Seeks Fruit Crop Outlook

Ames Wesley Greene, secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society, will send inquiries to fruit men across the state to report on fruit tree conditions and the summer crop prospects. He says the winter was unusually favorable and a normal crop is expected for all kinds of fruit.

Ames Wesley Greene Iowa Horticultural Society

Tragic Accident Claims 9 Year Old Boy In Nevada

Fred Richardson aged 9, son of Mr and Mrs George P Richardson, living three miles south of Cambridge, was instantly killed when a shotgun he was playing with discharged in a neighbor’s woodshed. The boy was alone in the shed at Tom Berhow’s home when the accident occurred.

Nevada Fred Richardson George P. Richardson Cambridge Tom Berhow

Boys Gardening Club Formed In Washington YMCA

Under Secretary MacEacher the Y M C A plans to form a boys gardening club. Seventy five boys will each tend a ten by ten foot plot with seeds supplied and prizes offered for top gardens.

Washington MacEacher

Iowa Banker Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

Adam Kiefer a Hazelton banker received an indeterminate penitentiary term with a maximum of seven years in district court presided by Judge Co W Mullan. He faced thirty one counts alleging obtaining money by false pretense.

Independence Adam Kiefer Hazelton Co. W. Mullan Kiefer

Damage Suit Fails in Sac City

The damage suit of Aden Merkley administrator of the estate of L A Rose against John Currie of Schaller for 15000 dollars alleging death by Currie’s automobile ended with a verdict for the defendant.

Sac City Aden Merkley L. A. Rose John Currie Schaller Rose Currie

Unknown Man Killed Near Malvern Bridge

An unidentified man about 5 foot 8 inches tall and 190 pounds with gray hair and a gray mustache was killed near a bridge over Silver Creek west of Malvern by train No 91. He is believed to be an itinerant chiropodist.

Glenwood Burlington Silver Creek Malvern

Sacred Heart Church Purchases Baade and DAu Tremont Property

Monticello parish committee buys the Baade property and the DAu Tremont site for a new Catholic church to be erected this season.

Monticello Congregation of the Sacred Heart Church Baade D’autremont

Catches Alleged Forger From New Orleans

Des Moines sheriff Griffin returns with Clarence Williams wanted on a 125 dollar bogus check charge. Williams reportedly passed a fake check at a local bank and was located after Griffin's trip to New Orleans.

Des Moines Griffin New Orleans Clarence Williams

Barn and Stock Burned in Lightning Fire

Lightning struck the Guy W. Shepera farm southeast of this city and ignited a blaze that consumed a large barn and its contents. Ten horses and thirteen cattle were burned in the fire.

Town Falls Guy W. Shepera

Robbers Blow Open Safe in Cedar Rapids Grocery

In Cedar Rapids robbers blew open one of two safes in the grocery store of F. W. Damour Jr. during the night. No further details on suspects or damages are given in the fragment.

Cedar Rapids F. W. Damour, Jr Hens Ay Ench

Denied Paroles for Rainsbarger Brothers by Board

Des Moines reports state board of parole refused parole for Frank and Nathan Rainsbarger by a two to one vote for clemency. They were jailed since 1887 from Hardin County for the murder of Nod Johnson. Friends may appeal to the governor for a pardon if new evidence appears. a hearing could be granted. Orman McPherson, from Louise County, also denied clemency in a life sentence for murder.

Des Moines Frank Nathan Rainsbarger State Board of Parole Clarke Hardin County Nod Johnson Orman McPherson Louise County

Dog Causes Milwaukee Rail Wreck Near Bouton

A dog caused a gasoline speeder on the Milwaukee line near Bouton to derail leading to serious injuries for three men and the death of the dog. Foreman D Boss suffered a dislocated hip and multiple injuries while Inspector Plum and Foreman Bayliss were badly bruised and cut. Boss was hospitalized.

Boone Milwaukee Bouton D. Boss Copper Inspector Plum Milwaukee Railway Foreman Bayliss Union Switch and Signal Company Boss

Lutheran Iowa Conference Held District Meeting in Madrid

The Des Moines district conference of the Lutheran Iowa conference met in Madrid with pastors in attendance including Revs. C. A. Gallerstrom C. A. Carlson B. W. Carlson C. A. Randolph Joseph A. Anderson A. Norrlom C. A. Johnson and Carl Lorimor.

Lutheran Iowa Conference Boone Des Moines Madrid C. A. Gallerstrom Strateford C. A. Carlson Marshalltown B. W. Carlson C. A. Randolph Joseph A. Anderson Boxholm A. Norrlom C. A. Johnson Swede Valley Carl Lorimor

Asquith Re Election Bid in East Fife Amid War Office Move

Premier Asquith to take on the war office alongside his duties and resigns from the House to seek re election in East Fife Scotland. Generals French Ewart and Seely resignations follow army tensions over home rule and Ulster opposition.

London Asquith House of Commons War Office Fife Scotland Sir John French Imperial General Staff John Ewart Viscount Haldane J. E. B. Seely Gough Pass

New American Secretary to Mexico City Faces Home Leave

Washington reports Warren Robins named for second secretary in Mexico City with confirmation expected soon. O'Shaughnessy warns against bringing family, favors restraint if Villa nears the capital, while warning Huerta could resume conflict if Villa is defeated. Truce at Torreon noted as federals and constitutionalists negotiate surrender terms.

Torreon City of Mexico O'Shaughnessy State Department Washington Villa Mexico City New York Huerta Mr. Lind United States Warren Robbins Senate O’shaughnessy Eagle Pass Tex Durango Velasco

Man Held on Horse Stealing Charge in Cuba City

Dubuque man Arthur D Brown jailed in Cuba City Wisconsin awaiting requisition on larceny of a team stolen from a local liveryman. He has not lived with his wife for six months. his three year old son, living with the mother, accompanied him.

Dubuque Arthur D. Brown Cuba City Wis

Murphy Removes Martin from Burlington Post

Maj. J. N. Martin, left in Burlington after the internal revenue stamp office moved to Dubuque, receives notice from Collector Murphy that his government service is terminated.

Murphy Martin Burlington Maj J. N. Martin Internal Revenue Stamp Dubuque

Girl Sues Iowa Farmer for Breach of Promise

Minnie Kuhlman sues Warren Hunzelmann in district court claiming breach of promise of marriage and seeks $2,000 damages. The case area is Marshalltown Iowa.

Marshalltown Minnie Kuhlman Warren Hunzelmann

Another Iowa Ball Team in Fort Dodge Formed

Henry Schultz, manager of the fast independent semi pro team here last year, will field another squad this season. He plans to invest heavily and has secured the use of the Knights of Columbus athletic park for home games.

Iowa Fort Dodge Henry Schultz K. of P. Athletic Park

Sunday Welcomes George Mason Sunday in Tacoma

George Sunday and wife welcomed a son in Tacoma Washington. The infant was named George Mason Sunday. The mother is former Miss Hattie Mason.

Billy Sunday Waterloo Pilly George Sunday Tacoma Wash George Mason Sunday Hattie Mason

Boy Taken to Reform School

Freddie Donahoe a 14 year old was taken to Eldora by Deputy Sheriff H Richards and sent to the reform school by Police Judges Hendershott for breaking into a hardware store.

Reform School Ottumwa Freddie Donahoe Eldora H. Richards Donahoe Hendershott

Tragic Pencil Lead Incident Claims Child Life

Margaret Patterson age five, daughter of John Patterson, died after swallowing a piece of lead pencil a week earlier. Doctors believe the fragment penetrated the lungs, ending the child’s life in Chariton.

Margaret Patterson John Patterson

Aviators Die as Planes Catch Fire at Rheims Meet

In Rheims France on April 3 Emile Vedrines brother of famed Julez Vedrines falls to his death during a flight. Pierre Leon Testulat and Clement Avigny perish when a new military aeroplane bursts into flames after striking a pylon and the tank bursts. A seven plane semi circular wing configuration is tested with reported stability.

Rheims France Hmile Vedrines Julez Vedrines Emile Vedrines Vedrines Piere Leon Testulat Clement Avigny Testulat Avigny

Repeal Bill Wins in House Over Panama Tolls Policy

Washington April 2 The Sims bill repealing the Panama canal act allowing free passage for American coastwise vessels passed the House 247 to 161. Speaker Champ Clark defended free tolls, attacked Wilson's repeal stance, and cited court decisions upholding legality while urging Democrats to stay united and honor party platform.

Washington Sims House Senate Champ Clark House of Representatives Wilson Baltimore Clark Panama United States

Explosion Injures Six at Massachusetts Chocolate Plant

Boston march 31 six employees were badly hurt in a blast at the Massachusetts Chocolate company. In Columbus Indiana Hugh T Miller a former lieutenant governor announced his bid for the Republican nomination for US senator.

Boston Massachusetts Chocolate Company Columbus Ind Hugh T. Miller Indiana United States

Wood to become army chief of staff in April

General William Wotherspoon will assume chief of staff duties on April 22 as Major General Leonard Wood’s term ends. Brigadier General Scott named assistant chief of staff and expected to succeed Wotherspoon later, with Wood directing the department of the east after April 22.

Washington William W. Wotherspoon Army Leonard Wood War Garrison Hugh L. Scott Wotherspoon Wood Department of the East Scott

Beginnings of House Numbering in New Hampton

City Assessor A. H. Stakes works on numbering houses in New Hampton ahead of free city mail delivery planned for next fall.

New Hampton A. H. Stakes

Old Firm to Close After 50 Years in Dubuque

Dubuque Harger Blish a firm dealing in musical instruments and stationery for over five decades will wind up its affairs in the city. The old firm announces its closure after a long history of serving the community.

Dubuque

Waterloo man testifies wife proposed marriage in 1912

William F. Nation, 70, contends in court that his wife Evan S. Nation proposed to him in 1912 during divorce proceedings and $10,000 alimony. He claims cruel treatment followed, while she fights the suit and alimony claim.

Waterloo IsIn William F. Nation Evans Nation

Worralls Celebrate Sixty Third Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John Worrall marked sixty three years of marriage with a celebration at their country home north of West Liberty. The couple’s long union highlights a quiet family observance in the community.

West Liberty John Worrall There

Cedar Falls Auto Driving School to Be Held April 13 17

Cedar Falls Automobile Club with over 200 members has completed plans for a free school of instruction for automobile owners who drive their own cars to be held here April 13 through 17. A separate note from New Hampton mentions financiers promoting a new opera house in that community.

Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Automobile Club New Theater New Hampton

Monon Louisville Express Jumps Track Near Bloomington

The Monon Express from Chicago to Louisville derailed six miles south of Bloomington Indiana on April 2. The mail car was damaged but no injuries were reported.

Monon Express Ditch Bloomington Ind Monon Louisville Chicago Here

Congressman Richardson Dies After Illness in Atlantic City

Atlantic City April 2 Representative William Richardson of Alabama died at Galenhall on Tuesday after a long illness. He came to the resort recently to regain his health.

Richardson Atlantic City N. J William Richardson Alabama Galenhall

Convict Saved From Hanging By Governor Refusal

Jefferson City April 1 Governor Major refused to pardon James Schrum who is serving 99 years for murder of Mont Hall. His conviction prevented the sheriff from hanging Schrum for a second murder.

Jefferson City Major James Schrum Mont Hall Schrum

Tragic Self-inflicted Death of Virgil Wyatt

Six year old Virgil Wyatt son of Mrs. Lucinda Wyatt died in Kansas City Missouri on April 1 by self inflicted gunshot believed to be from an old revolver. The incident occurred while he was with two Barthenn Inoks.

Kansas City Virgil Wyatt Lucinda Wyatt Barthenn Inoks

Two Men Die in Paul Mine Rockfall near Vanderbilt

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on April 2 two workers in the abandoned Paul mine owned by W J Rainey company died from a rock fall while drawing stumps in a gallery near Vanderbilt. The victims were Robert Shallenberger fire boss and Paul Baker miner both from Vanderbilt. They were about a mile from the mine mouth and likely perished from the foul air or entrapment.

Connellsville Paul W. J. Rainey Company Vanderbilt Robert Shallenberger Paul Baker

Increase in Army Budget Approved by Senate

Washington March 31 The senate passed the annual army appropriation bill totaling 101 750 000 dollars, about 7.5 million more than the house version and slightly above the last appropriation. Senator Thomas of Colorado said he would not yield to large increases without regard to the southern border situation.

Washington Senate Thomas Colorado

Chicago Packers Offer to Save Siegel and Vogel

Levy Mayer, counsel for Chicago packing interests and Mrs Vogel, told United States Commissioner Gilchrist at Frank E Vogel inspection that $1 45 million would be advanced to repay Siegel bank depositors in full if criminal prosecutions against Henry Siegel and Frank E Vogel were dropped. Mayer represents Mrs Vogel, daughter of the late Nelson Morris.

New York Chicago Henry Siegel Frank E. Vogel Siegel Bank Vogel United States Gilchrist Levy Mayer Mayer Nelson Morris

Coal Miners Strike Shuts Yorkshire Areas

London reports a broad coal miners strike with Yorkshire workers quitting early and leaders predicting over 100,000 out by midnight and 200,000 by week end. Manufacturing centers risk paralysis as efforts try to avert subway and surface line stoppages.

London Yorkshire

Mighty Southpaw Is Dead

San Antonio reports the death of G Ho ward Rube Waddell on Wednesday from tuberculosis after months of illness He recently left St Paul where he pitched for the American Association prior to his decline.

San Antonio Tex G. Howard Rube Waddell St. Paul American Association

Harrisburg Clerk Charged With $20,000 Mail Theft

William R. Baum a Harrisburg post office clerk was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal James W Snyder for allegedly stealing $20 000 from United States mail authorities said in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on April 2.

Harrisburg United States William R. Baum James W. Snyder

Cyclone destroys church and five buildings in Wilmer

A cyclone struck Wilmer near Dallas on April 2 destroying the First Methodist church and five other structures. One negro was killed.

Dallas Tex First Methodist Wilmer

Judge issues writ to oust Standard Oil from Ohio

Columbus April 1 Judge Dillon grants an alternative writ ordering Attorney General Hogan to begin legal action to oust Standard Oil and its subsidiaries from conducting business in Ohio.

Columbus Dillon Hogan Standard Oil Company Ohio

General Sickles Near Death After Stroke in New York

Gen Daniel B Sickles lies near death at his New York home three weeks after suffering a stroke following the death of his housekeeper Mrs Wil ferding. The veteran officer is reported critically ill as physicians battle complications from the paralytic attack.

General Sickles New York Daniel B. Sickles Wilferding

Mob Lynches Black Man in Farmersville Louisiana

April 2 in Farmersville Louisiana a mob fatally harmed Allen Turner a Black man after he confronted farmer J J McDougald. Local authorities reported the mob action and details remain under investigation.

Farmersville Allen Turner J. J. McDougald

Ten Trains Taken Off In Pittsburgh Re trenchment

Pittsburgh April 2 ten passenger trains were taken off the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad as part of west line retrenchment. Shop forces are also being reduced reducing maintenance crews and operations.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad

Murdered Girl Lyda Beecher Buried In Poland Area

Funeral services were held at dawn for Lyda Beecher the young schoolteacher murdered near Poland last Friday night. The suspect is seven year old Jean Gianini.

Sonnett N. Y Lyda Beecher Poland Jean Gianini

Supreme Court Invalidates $80.6 Million Philadelphia Loan

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the $80,600,000 public loan vote illegal in Philadelphia. The decision blocks plans for broader Philadelphia improvements and related projects.

Philadelphia Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Greater Philadelphia

Albanian Forces Routed in Premeti Battle

News from Premeti reports a fierce clash between Albanians and rebels. Albanian forces suffered heavy losses with several hundred men killed or wounded and the rebels claimed a decisive victory.

Athens Premeti

Miss Cudahy Enters Training School in Boston

Miss Helen Cudahy daughter of Patrick Cudahy Milwaukee packer entered the training school for nurses at Massachusetts General hospital in Boston on April 2.

Cudahy Boston Helen Cudahy Patrick Cudahy Milwaukee Packer Massachusetts General Hospital

Mystery surrounds Seivers family double murder in Tennessee

In Knoxville on April 3 authorities pursue the double murder of Mr and Mrs Jacob Seivers and their son Millar Seivers. The bodies of the parents were found at their Clinton Tennessee home and Millar Seivers body was later located.

Knoxville Tenn Jacob Seivers Millar Clinton Millar Seivers

One Man Killed Two Hurt in Cave-in Near Los Angeles

A bulkhead collapse in an excavation killed one man and injured two others while 35 workers narrowly escaped burial as earth caved in from both sides in Los Angeles on April 3.

Los Angeles Cal

Salesman sentenced under the Mann Act in San Francisco

Nicholas Landi, a salesman, received an eight month jail term from Federal Judge Dooling for violating the white slave law. Rosa Harris acted as the complaining witness in the case.

San Francisco Nicholas Landi Dooling Rosa Harris

Kaiser's Youngest Son Injured In Carriage Accident

Berlin reports Prince Joachim youngest son of Emperor William sustained injuries when his carriage collided with another vehicle. Initial statements say the wounds are not serious and no further mishap occurred.

Kaiser Berlin Prince Joachim Emperor William

Plans for Insane Inmates Use of Work to Prevent Violence

Mount Pleasant state hospital outlines a plan for keeping violently insane inmates in constant confinement with profitable, varied crafts. Dr. Mary Lawson will introduce lace making, weaving and fancy work to channel compulsions into useful labor.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant State Hospital F. Applegate Mary Lawson

Trunk Suspected of Holding Montana Rancher's Body

An Iowa trunk mystery links a Montana rancher murder to a passing suspect and his wife and child. Sheriff Nacey in Osage reports a trunk checked at Nashua, Mont., later found with blood in a wagon box, traced to Minneapolis and McIntire Iowa, as authorities pursue leads on the missing homesteader and stolen team and wagon sold for 75 dollars.

Waterloo Iowa Glasgow Mont Nacey Osage Nashua Minneapolis McIntire City

Iowa merchants conference to be held at University of Iowa

Iowa City May 12 13 the extension division of the University of Iowa will host a merchants conference for retailers. The two day program includes subjects such as Service to the Customer Store Window Lighting Office Systems Essentials of Advertising and illustrated lectures with inspirational addresses from business leaders. The university school of commerce will share accounting info for merchants.

Iowa City University of Iowa Towa School of Commerce University

Man fixes hour of death and commits suicide

In Creston Fred Crueger set the time for his death then shot himself in the head. He wandered the town in the afternoon and told companions at home. He planned to kill himself at four o clock and died in his room minutes later.

Creston Fred Crueger Afernoon

Students Fail to Pass in New Hampton Exam

Out of fifty-six students taking entrance exams for the high school in New Hampton only twelve passed. The rest will be given another opportunity in May to meet the standard.

New Hampton

Sullivan Still Missing From Des Moines Hotel

Friends of the family report that the Des Moines hotel disappearance of insurance man William F. Sieman near Christmas remains unsolved with little hope of new information.

Sullivan Missinn New Hampton W. Ft Si'‘ean Des Moines Jst

Fort Dodge Firm Falls

Fort Dodge merchant Frank Gates announces that his firm Frank Gates & Son has passed into receivership after thirty two years in business in Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Frank Gates Frank Gates & Son

Taken to Federal Prison Ottumwa

George Dade who pleaded guilty to violating the Mann white slave act in federal court was sentenced to five years and was taken to the federal prison at Stillwater Minnesota

Federal Ottumwa George Dade Stillwater Minn

Ryan Firm Wins Black Hawk Hotel Plumbing Bid

The Davenport project awards the Black Hawk hotel plumbing contract at 45801 dollars after excavation. Heating work is let for 36580 dollars.

Ryan Davenports Black Hawk

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