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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
4
A scatter of notes reflects early 20th century topics from road building and aviation to fashion, divorce, and new scientific claims. Items mention highway schemes to 25 million dollars, X ray age claims, and telephonic gossip while wry remarks touch on cats rats and the coronation seating.
A Philadelphia woman petitions for divorce citing seven years of no spoken contact with her husband, arguing the long silence constitutes enough grounds to end the marriage.
Paris faced criticism as protesters argued the city bears no responsibility for the harem garment controversy. Officials respond that Paris has enough blemishes on its record without this added issue.
During coronation week some London hotels will charge $59 per day, highlighting potential savings for travelers who choose to stay away.
A waiter in Boston kept his courtesy by restoring a wallet left on his table containing about $15,000. The gesture contrasts with a New York waiter who might have treated it as a tip.
A near riot erupted in Atlantic City after a woman wore a harem skirt in public. By contrast, authorities noted that if the weather had been summer and she wore a bathing suit the scene would have proceeded without incident.
A New York woman was granted alimony of 25 dollars per month after her artist husband argued that her figure was more perfect than Venus. The case centers on spousal support and personal esteem in a domestic dispute.
A disturbance occurred at a theater where a new play was staged sparking debate over whether such protests are justified by the content. The event highlights tensions between artistic expression and public reaction in displaced cultural contexts.
London dispatches note two signs the smart American traveler shows. Footwear marks style while pockets reveal wealth, with many travelers judged by the size of their bank rolls. The contrast underscores social cues in the visit.
At its Weybridge Virginia experiment station the USDA claims a new horse breakfast made of two parts cocoanut meal and one part peanut meal will keep horses in good condition at two thirds the cost of oats. The government says the product should be found in every manger.
They will use artistic plaster columns and arches in London for the coronation next June instead of the traditional barbers pole decorations. The speaker notes this mirrors the practice of small towns during local home weeks.
A California woman killed herself after the disappointment of not being repaid money lent to a friend. The statement notes that such disappointment is not commonly regarded as a just cause for self harm.
Records show Austro Hungarians in America sent 37 million dollars to Hungary in 1610. The piece notes America could profit by keeping these thrifty immigrants content so they spend their savings here.
Plan to form an interurban line linking Fort Dodge to Gilmore City and possibly Spirit Lake, with 32 leaders from eight Iowa towns invited to a April 19 conference. Gilmore City Rolfe and Fort Dodge show strong support, ready to vote a tax bonus to aid the project amid new freight prospects from Fort Dodge Portland Cement plant in Gilmore City.
In Fort Dodge a barn near Dayton yielded burglar tools and $300 of stolen cash from the Dayton First National Bank robbery. The bank posts a $200 reward for the capture of the robbers after a farmer who found the tools witnessed two suspicious men, a report officials ignored.
Mrs. Priscilla Wire a widow living in Grinnell celebrated her eighty first birthday by inviting twenty six friends to a six o'clock dinner she prepared. The fowls eggs and vegetables were grown on her own farm illustrating her vigor and independence.
Clarence and Roy Loomer claim their farm near Fort Dodge is worth 15000 dollars per acre after discovering a three and a half foot deposit of moulders sand. Several factory owners have tested the sand and placed large orders for it.
Denison Nicholson Produce company, operating a plant for butter, buttermilk, eggs, poultry and an ice making system, enlarges capital to 100000 dollars and will add machinery to produce creamery butter and ice cream for wholesale.
Adam Emig, janitor of the First National Bank, is mourned as town attends his funeral. He lived in the area since 1882 and was widely respected for his humble work and wide circle of friends.
Ottumwa's new mayor orders Police Chief Beeman to end the carnival office and drive out gamblers and scarlet women from town. The crackdown targets the town’s long standing tough resorts and vice districts.
Col FE E Lucas of the adjutant general's office directed a company of engineers in the initial work on the state rifle range along the Iowa City Cedar Rapids interurban. The Fifty third and Fifty fourth regiments will use the range.
The first coal car by the Des Moines to Emmetsburg line via the Short Line was sent from Swanwood mines to Northwestern Tile and Clay Products.
Officials of the Illinois Central railway discuss establishing a company hospital at a central point along their lines. Meetings are being held with shopmen and other employees to talk over the plan.
The central Iowa tennis tournament invites issued for July 11 to 14 go to a larger pool of players than in past years. Organizers sent cards to many players statewide to boost participation.
Death of John Remling's five year old son in Nora Springs traced to a white powder found in a garbage pile. The child mixed the substance with water and drank it, suffering five hours before dying. Authorities warn of toxic substances in the environment.
Peter Yepan, an employee at the Lehigh cement plant in Mason City, was discovered by police tied to a stake near the plant at 1 AM. The motive remains unknown.
The cornerstone of the new Methodist church here will be laid Easter Sunday April 16 with ceremonies. The principal address will be by Rev. Dr. McBurney of Fort Dodge.
Boone Ocie Coleman, the porter in charge at Hotel Holst the night of the robbery, was arrested in Cedar Rapids and brought back to Boone by Chief of Police Frank Moyer.
W. J. McLiennan former cashier of Afton Citizens bank was found not guilty in district court. Embezzlement charge was dismissed and the forgery verdict favored McLiennan after the judge instructed the jury to return it.
Dwight N. Lewis secretary of the Iowa state railroad commission is appointed special examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The post carries a starting salary of 3000 dollars for the first year with advancement thereafter.
Mason City reports Arthur S. Slauson proprietor of the Bismarck case was indicted by a federal grand jury for selling liquor in his restaurant. He said he fed police free of charge hoping to avoid molestation.
William Patterson a detective sues Arthur Slau son for slander alleging Slau son swore to an untruth by claiming he fed police officers free if they would not reveal he sold liquor illegally.
The Southwestern Teachers association in session elected officers. President Supt. B. E. Miller Sigourney vice president David Williams Keosauqua secretary Mrs. S. S. Webster Centerville treasurer H. E. Ronge Davenport.
A group of twelve businessmen from the YMCA in Council Bluffs faced a serious theft when they left the bathing area. While absent, thieves looted lockers, stealing five watches and a sum of money.
Fort Dodge reports 63 year old farmer George Hogg of Craigs Hollow vanished from home. Family suspects dual personality influence as no cause for his disappearance is known.
Old couple Benton Smith a 74 year old of Raymond Missouri and Mary Miller 60 of Clermont Iowa wed in Des Moines after being together under fifteen minutes.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunn marked fifty years of marriage after arriving in America from Limerick Ireland. They celebrated with a golden wedding party and closed with an old Irish jig.
Joseph Bulicek and his wife were bitten by a mad dog that dashed into their Otis area home. Neighbors arrived and killed the animal to end the threat.
Prominent business men from eight towns north of Fort Dodge will gather here April 19 to discuss an interurban proposal. The plan aims to build a line from Fort Dodge to Gilmore City and Spirit Lake.
Expense accounts show seven candidates in Mason City spent $1,154.63 for the mayoral race. Judge A. H. Cummings led with $536 in expenditures.
Creditors of the M. J. O Connell company general store in Council Bluffs filed a petition in federal court seeking involuntary receivership.
Forest City N A Rygmyr is acquitted of perjury after a lengthy jury trial. Prosecutors charged that he told the grand jury one version and contradicted it during the proceedings.
Mrs. John Z. Evans dies at Avery home. She was married to J Z Evans a wealthy southern Iowa figure and owner of Smoky Hollow mines.
Des Moines reports George F. Walker vice president of the Iowa Loan and Trust company was seriously injured in a runaway accident at Colfax.
The Des Moines area United Presbyterian church presbytery will hold its spring meeting in Indianola this week bringing together church leaders and delegates for discussions and decisions on regional ministry.
The body of Amasa Hickox was recovered from Whitebreast Creek Sunday. He appears to have fallen from a high bluff and killed himself. Hickox was the man who killed William Herricks, a blind man, at the poor farm last Monday.
Fire destroyed the home of William Hogan near Yankee Lane in Iowa City. The family escaped unharmed though their belongings were lost.
Towa City reports FE Ayres chosen as president of the Commercial club. A $20,000 fund will pay a secretary at $1,800 yearly and the remaining amount will be used for city advertising and promotional efforts.
Fifty workers at the Bellevue Pearl Button factory refused the new schedule and walked off. The plant is a branch of the Empire works based in Long Island, New York.
A seven member commission to study industrial conditions and liability laws was approved by the Iowa House and sent to the governor for signature. The panel includes three employers, three employees, and one neutral citizen, with an $8,000 appropriation and a report due by Sept 15, 1912. The bill, a Clarkson Senate measure, aims to draft recommendations for the next General Assembly.
State legal opinion confirms fair grounds as state property amid criticism of assembly budget choices. Bailey plans to cite ruling when opposition to appropriations surfaces. Senate Ways and Means sets levy at 2 1/2 million annually for state needs.
Des Moines reports William S. Kenyon of Ft. Dodge won the Iowa United States Senate seat after a protracted deadlock in the General Assembly and Senate. Born in Elyria Ohio on June 10 1869 Kenyon became the youngest Iowa senator to hold the post and will assume office upon governor signature.
Born 1869 Elyria Ohio Kenyon studied Grinnell College 1886 88 and Iowa State University law 1890. He practiced in Fort Dodge married Mary Duncome 1893 and served Webster County Attorney 1894 98, reappointed 1898, district court judge 1901, returned to law 1903, Illinois Central counsel in Iowa 1904, general attorney for Illinois Central north of Ohio 1908, assistant US attorney general 1910 and elected US Senator for Iowa 1911.
Stephen Brunt, a well known local figure, was crossing a railroad track when his foot was caught in a frog. A train passed over, severing his left leg. He lies in a hospital in serious condition.
Traffic on the Mississippi River has resumed and the first Streckfus boat has arrived from St. Louis. River lights were activated for the first time yesterday.
Eight Italians were arrested in Cedar Rapids on charges of sending blackhand letters to city officials threatening death unless funds were paid. Police claim the cases are being suppressed.
Charles Simons was killed and James O'Hara injured when struck by a North Western fast freight train at Wheatland. Both men resided in Tipton and had traveled to Wheatland on business.
Des Moines April 15 the Senate approved the general omnibus bill from the appropriations committee. The measure increases total appropriations by about 60 000 over the last assembly with 23 000 for additional help and 36 000 for capitol repairs. Total near 3 000 000. Major items include funds for attorney general state auditor governor and others plus state house improvements.
In Muscatine on April 15 absolute quiet ruled as streets deserted after 9 pm with National Guard pickets patrolling. Adjutant General Logan ordered no meetings of any description to be held across the city amid a recent mob and lawless events.
Alfred Dixon, 55, wrote a letter to his family and then shot himself in the head in Sioux City. The act followed distress over his son’s tuberculosis and his daughter losing her Singer Sewing Machine job plus a reduced contract with the company.
Fire early today in Dubuque at Epworth destroyed four business blocks including both telephone exchanges and the Epworth News office. All wires into the town are down and damage will run to several thousand dollars.
Fort Dodge on April 15 H. S. Baker of Sioux City offered a resolution favoring state control of the telephone business due to its wide scope. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Iowa Independent Telephone association convention.
Master Herbert Reichardt unearthed an iron pot in his home cellar containing 445 dollars in gold coins. Officials believe the stash was hidden years ago possibly to protect riches from Indians or bandits.
Des Moines reports three tramps robbed the Waukee Iowa post office last night stealing $4 in cash and some stamps. Police say the incident occurred at the local mail facility and is under investigation by Des Moines authorities.
The citywide campaign to attract new industries to Sioux City reports a fund total of 800,000 dollars after a committee meeting. Local leaders outlined next steps to leverage the money for economic development initiatives.
Eight mild smallpox cases reported in Winterset with four quarantined families. North ward school and one room of the south ward school are closed to prevent spread.
Petitions asking for a vote on changing Fort Madison’s government to the commission plan have gathered the required signatures and will be presented to the city council at the regular meeting on May 1.
Sioux City April 15 one son is dead and two others are not expected to live from infantile paralysis at the home of Mr and Mrs Jno Nelson.
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