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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
1
Iowa faces an August fruit report showing grapes at 81 percent of a full crop, aiding overproduction risk. Apples decline with summer, fall, and winter prospects at 11, 14, and 15 percent, respectively, while overall fruit condition sits at 31 percent, five points behind 1912.
Sioux City reports J. C. Binnie owner of the Alta stock farm one of Iowa’s best known stock men was arrested by U S Marshal Blanchard on an indictment charging an attempt to bribe a government stock inspector in Chicago. He allegedly sought a higher grade for his cattle than warranted.
Big Victor, a 1 009 pound boar owned by Arie Kool near Cordova, died from excessive heat on July 28. The other large hog, Big Knox near Knoxville, weighs nearly 1 100 pounds and remains healthy.
In Dayton the proposition to grant a franchise to Central Light and Power of Boone to install an electric system passed 115 to 25. The result allows the company to begin work on the Dayton electric grid under local authorization.
A mastodon tooth weighing about five pounds was recovered upstream in the Iowa River by Deputy Fish and Game Warden Norman Muncy. The fragment resembles an elephant’s molar but is believed to be thousands of years old.
Ralph J. Baldwin of Company I Fifty-fourth regiment Iowa National Guard was court martialed for absence without leave and discharged from service without honor.
George M. Bechtel Company of Davenport bought the city water works bonds for 25000 dollars. A large vote approved the bonds at the election and several miles of water mains are now being installed.
Great rejoicing followed the completion of final connections on the electric line built by the McGregor company to supply light and power from McGregor to Monona.
The 1. O. O. F. will hold its fourth annual convention at Forest Mills on August 12. Grand Chaplain Knight will deliver the address.
Eldora Industrial School fugitive Arthur Mather who escaped July 4 was arrested in Centerville after selling a friend's buggy here.
The Free Methodists of the Boone district will begin their annual camp meeting at Churdan on August 7. Sessions will run for ten days with religious services, preaching, and community gatherings planned throughout the period.
The trustees of the First Methodist church have contracted to build a new edifice in LeMars at a cost of 35000 dollars. The project reflects the community’s growth and church expansion plans for the coming year.
Ottumwa workmen have begun a $30,000 city street paving contract ordered July 27. South Jefferson Street to the Milwaukee passenger station is the first resurfaced, with substantial progress expected before snow arrives.
At a recent school board meeting J C Bennett of Carlisle was elected principal of the local schools. His appointment will lead Carlisle schools as the new school year opens.
The final of six Presbyterian young people conferences will be held at Storm Lake from August 20 to 26. Earlier conferences were scheduled or held at Pocono Pines Pa Winona Lake Ind Grava Tenn Hollister Mo and Tastings Neb.
An unclear note describes a thirty mile vehicle event labeled Mite Auto Face and mentions the last day of the Jobnu period. Readable text is limited and specific details are unavailable.
Red Oak reports plans for a new Congregational church costing about $30,000 with funds pledged. H. Houghton offers to install a pipe organ as a memorial. The design includes a Sunday school area, auditorium, community house, gym, showers, stage, kitchen and special rooms.
Hugh Stump, son of SE 8 Stump, vanished July 19 from seven miles northeast of Melrose. He left about 2 PM, no reason given for leaving. A 15 year old with a light build, gray eyes, fair complexion, sandy hair, round shoulders. Wore black button shoes, brown wool trousers, blue shirt, black felt hat. No coat or bundle.
A three day baseball tournament will be held in Massena on September 1 2 and 8. Forty men have signed for the entry fund and prizes total 400 with 175 for first 100 for second 75 for third and 50 for fourth. Expected participants include Atlantic Anita Griswold and Grant.
Frank B. Townsend, longtime Iowa Central and St. Louis railway employee since 1892, has been named traffic manager for the Minneapolis and St. Louis system with headquarters in Minneapolis.
Wapello county grange to hold picnic and general meeting in Ottumwa on August 18 at Caldwell park following consolidation of township units.
Leonard Heffner of Mystic discovered his trousers missing and later found in the yard with $75, a $100 certificate of deposit and a watch taken. No suspects named. Police investigate the laundry room theft reported in Centerville area.
At the Lincoln Lee Consolidated school district election voters unanimously approved issuing 11000 dollars in bonds to erect a new school building.
The Germans of Burlington held a mass meeting and formed a committee to solicit funds for hospital and other expenses in Germany.
J M Rickenberg’s car skidded on a slick road and rolled onto its side. Mrs C E McNeil suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the crash.
Des Moines reports Senator E. G. Moon of Ottumwa has been selected as assistant United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa.
14 year old Thomas Swisher son of Mr and Mrs S A Swisher of this city was fatally hurt in an automobile accident at Rockford Ti.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lorenzen, ages 70 and 66, died by their own action in Davenport by turning on the gas and shutting doors and windows. Authorities report a suicide pact evidently carried out in their home. Investigations proceed to determine motive and confirm details.
Officials of the Milwaukee Road announce a new modern station will be built in Postville, marking a significant railroad upgrade for the town as part of the line’s expansion.
Red Oak resident Fred Wieland, long-time local figure, took his own life by hanging, ending a life spent in the community and near the area for many years.
Henry Soucek of Iowa City and a two year member of the University of Iowa gymnasium team is chosen as assistant physical director for the coming year. Soucek is well known and has been prominent in athletics for a number of years.
The senate confirmed Isaac N. West of Mount Vernon J Brady Pratt of Tipton and Sterling P Moore of Villisca as Iowa postmasters.
The annual homecoming picnic of the people of Fairview is scheduled for Aug 9 in Douglas Grove, seven miles east of Iowa City and one mile west of Fairview, with local organizers confirming the venue and date.
In Des Moines River near Ottumwa Harve Crothers 21 and Ralph Worley 14 of Frederic drowned after Ralph slipped from the dike where the trio sat. Harve tried to save his younger brother.
The armored cruiser Tennessee sails with seven and a half million dollars of gold to aid Americans in Europe. It carries 2.5 million from government funds and five million from consolidated banks. The North Carolina may join to help refugees. the voyage aims for London and the Mediterranean while coal limits speed to about twelve knots for ten days.
A Chicago Tribune derived piece portrays Germany's air force emphasis on dirigibles as the era’s most destructive weapon. It contrasts Germany with France, Russia, Austria, and England, detailing plans to attack Paris and London from Metz with Zeppelin-type airships and powerful searchlights guarding key cities.
Amid rising war tensions in London, Americans crowded the West End seeking cash and passage home. Express offices at American Express and Wells Fargo handled thousands of requests, while steamship lines booked hundreds of passages though sailings depended on naval assurances. Berths shifted from luxury cabins to steerage as prices rose and lines urged patience until safety is confirmed.
Washington notes mobilization appears routine and office driven while the core challenge is selecting which forces to summon and where to mobilize. It contrasts U S planning with continental nations where nearly every citizen faces call-up, and reservists are organized by years since active service.
Amendments to the bank law allow up to 125 percent of bank capital as circulating currency. Senate approved the changes, sending them to President Wilson. McAdoo proposed an international clearing house to support wheat and cotton exports and bring gold back. In New York, financial centers steadied as clearing house certificates and emergency currency aided liquidity. $45 million remained available with more expected.
A head on collision between a Missouri and North Arkansas motor car and a Kansas City Southern passenger train near Joplin injures many and kills thirty five. The motor car overran orders and was telescoped and caught fire on a curve. Bodies are brought to Joplin including Herbert Ratcliffe and Hadley among the dead, with numerous injured treated in local hospitals.
Belfast reports militants abandon restraint briefly as suffragettes try to dynamite Lisburn Cathedral during a crisis era. Misco City notes Carbajal prepares for war with constitutionalists. Carranza rejects guarantees of life or property for peaceful capital acceptance. Los Angeles police plan early release for reservist foreign prisoners on misdemeanor charges.
President Wilson signed a formal proclamation declaring U S neutrality. The order bars American enlistment for any belligerent nation and forbids outfitting armed vessels or supporting military expeditions from U S ports. It also restricts use of U S waters by belligerent ships.
The German steamer Elbe was captured off Yalmouth and brought into port by a British prize crew.
Boston August 7 Cunard liner Franconia halted before noon sailing for England by cabled orders from England. Sailings from Boston were canceled.
In Oklahoma City on August 7 Al Jennings failed to win the nomination for governor as he finished third in the Democratic state primaries. R. L. Williams led with a quarter of returns, J. B. Robertson close behind. United States Senator Gore won renomination by two to one.
The senate banking committee recommended confirming Paul M. Warbuck of New York and Frederick A. Delano of Chicago to complete the federal reserve board.
Western railroads announced no freight to European points will be accepted until the war situation clears. Through bills of lading have been dispensed with.
Twenty six coal mines across Kansas closed as 3,000 miners walked out on Tuesday over a missing contract. The workers said they have no agreement to continue operations.
Washington reports Secretary of War Garrison says the Panama Canal will open August 15 for wear and sail. He doubts any European power will violate the canal’s neutrality.
Fire in Newton Kansas destroys a block of business buildings with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Guests in the Newton hotel escaped in their night clothing. No injuries were reported.
Bayonne N J Aug 7 The Standard Oil Company laid off 800 men due to the shipping paralysis caused by the European war. The Lehigh Valley railroad also set out many employees.
The French liner La Lorraine sailed from New York on August 7 with 2,000 reservists aboard. The departure was marked by the Marseillaise and cries of On to Berlin as they set for France to join the fight against the Kaiser.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson died at the White House at 5 pm after months of Brights disease with complications. The president and three daughters were by her side as Congress adjourned and government activities paused to honor the loss.
Mrs Wilson, age fifty, arrived at the White House in robust health and quickly assumed the arduous duties of the president's wife. An home lover, she took an active interest in public affairs and received delegations when the president was busy. Even in her last illness she asked to be informed of events in the United States and world.
Police captured Louis Levy of Chicago after a confrontation with a three man gang that robbed two men aboard a Rock Island passenger near West Liberty. The other two bandits escaped.
Mrs. Albert Krahl of Vail was killed instantly when the Chicago and Northwestern fast mail struck her as she crossed the tracks at the Vail station.
Monticello Cascade will celebrate the homecoming week in connection with the Chautauqua. Hundreds of former residents pledged to help in the eightieth anniversary celebration of the first settlement as the town marks its historic milestone.
An election will be held at Aurelia on August 17 to decide issuing $7,000 in bonds for an electric light and power plant with current to be supplied from Cherokee.
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