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Monticello Express

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Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

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Coal Stockpiles Grow as Strikes Loom in Iowa and Illinois

Railroads in Iowa and neighboring states amass about three months of coal in anticipation of strikes expected in April and May. Rock Island reports 100000 tons at Valley Junction and Des Moines sites. Great Western has 30600 tons at South Des Moines. Northwestern relies on Illinois coal amid a May 1 strike. Wabash stores 30000 tons in Iowa. Minneapolis & St. Louis holds 20000 tons at Fort Dodge and Des Moines. Burlington and others also stockpile coal across the region.

Des Moines Iowa Rock Island Valley Junction Twentieth Street Thirty-second Street Great Western South Des Moines Oelwein Northwestern Illinois Clinton Boone Missouri Valley Des Moines Union Wabash Iowa Territory Minneapolis

Mount Ayr Journal Sold to Bar Tow and Mills

The Mount Ayr Journal changes ownership from veteran printer J. S. Shepherd and Ben to publishers George S. Bartow and J. L. Mills. Shepherd, among Ringgold county’s oldest printers, began in 1844 and has dedicated a lifetime to the trade.

Mount Ayr J. S. Shepherd Ben George S. Bartow J. L. Mills Shepherd Ringgold County

Rural teaching posts favored in True Blue Club debate

Cedar Falls debate shows rural school positions more desirable than city graded schools among 350 female students at Teachers College training as rural teachers. The True Blue Club discusses career priorities for future educators in the countryside.

Cedar Falls True Blue Club Teachers’ College

Pioneer Merchant Dead in Snow Accident at Oskaloosa

Peter Schmitt a prominent Oskaloosa merchant tailor for nearly fifty years and longtime Mason died from internal injuries after slipping on a snow covered path at his home.

Oskaloosa Peter Schmitt Iowa

Mason City Special Election on $65,000 Bond Issue

Mayor Stanton calls a March 26 special election to approve a $65,000 bond issue. About $50,000 would equip the municipal electric plant to compete with existing franchise holders, and $18,000 would buy a site for the city hall.

Mason City Stanton Municipal Electric

Clinton County Farmers Institute to Meet in New Coliseum

The Clinton county farmers institute will be held next year in the $100,000 Coliseum under construction in Clinton, as officers concluded the closing session in Dewitt. The institute was declared the most successful in the county’s history.

Clinton Gets Institute Clinton Clinton County Farmers’institute Dewitt

Large Profit on Land Traer Farm Sale

Joe Kladivo buys the A. A. Cone farm near Traer comprising nearly 160 acres at 175 dollars per acre. The property changed hands from a German owner near Dysart who paid 155 dollars per acre a few months ago.

Traer Joe Kladivo A. A. Cone Dysart

Elbert Hubbard to Speak in Des Moines on Business Efficiency

Des Moines Ad men's club hosts Elbert Hubbard next month delivering lecture on Business Efficiency on March 6 in Des Moines. Hubbard travels from Iowa to share ideas on improving business practice.

Elbert Hubbard Iowa Des Moines Admen’s Club

Switchman Killed as Car Leaves Track in Illinois

Waterloo James Blenis an Illinois Central switchman was fatally crushed against a building when the car he rode derailed during switching near the yard.

Waterloo James Blenis Illinois Central

91 year old Massena resident dies at home

J A Hill a long time Massena resident died at his home after a short illness at the age of 91. The death closes a lengthy local life in this city.

Massena J. A. Hill

Elevator Receiver Is Named for Farmers' Elevator

Perry W. S. Arthurs, president of the Bouton Bank, has been named receiver for the Farmers' Elevator company at the request of stockholders and creditors.

Perry—W. S. Arthurs Bouton Bank Farmers’ Elevator Company

Wife of Tama County News Editor Dies After Illness

Marshaltown reports the death of Mrs. Mabel Bowen Jackson wife of Albert Jackson editor of the Tama County News and former Tama county representative following a three weeks illness due to pneumonia.

Marshaltown Mabel Bowen Jackson Albert Jackson Tama County

Vaccine Sickness Strikes 12 Coeds at University

In Iowa City twelve Currier hall residents fall ill after smallpox inoculation given to 200 coeds. Report says they are scarcely able to walk following vaccination, prompting concern over the inoculation process.

Iowa City Currier Hall University Women’s

Farm sale near Iowa Falls guards 365 acres

Tracy of Belle Plaine bought the Ball farm southeast of Iowa Falls near Eagle City. The 365 acre property was purchased at 150 dollars per acre, totaling a substantial sum for the land.

Iowa Falls Tracy Belle Plaine Eagle City

Iowa heirs to fortune claim $100000 estate

Mrs George Huffman of near Minburn and Ira Walls her brother plus a brother in Oklahoma are heirs to a $100000 estate of C O Walls who died in Pittsburgh after forty five years. Their search led from Dallas county to Illinois then Oklahoma and Pittsburgh. The heirs will receive more than $30000 each.

Perry George Huffman Minburn Ira Walls Oklahoma Pittsburgh C. O. Walls Pennsylvania Cty

Water wealth on the Mississippi yields fish riches

McGregor fishermen Adolph Larson and Fred Worth turned water into cash by harvesting buffalo fish. A 1911 haul yielded 2,000 dollars from 55,000 pounds, a 1913 catch of 77,000 pounds brought 6,200 dollars, and a current ice haul promises about 50,000 pounds more. Total potential value tops 13,000 dollars from three hauls totaling 190,000 pounds.

McGregor Adolph Larson Fred Worth

Slain Aurora woman found in cemetery. former suitor held

Miss Theresa Hollander twenty of Aurora was slain near her home and found across a grave in St Nicholas Cemetery. Police arrested Anthony Petras a former suitor after the mother alleged a love entanglement. The murder weapon a heavy timber used to lower coffins.

Chicago Theresa Hollander Aurora St. Nicholas’ Cemetery Anthony Petras Mathew Hollander Petras Miss Hollander Aurora Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Ohio Lodge

U S Cavalry Seizes Mexican Outlaw Castillo Near Border

Maxi mo Castillo and six followers were captured by the Ninth United States cavalry near the Mexican border and taken to Hachita New Mexico. They will likely be sent to Camp Fort Bliss El Paso for disposition by Washington with possible transfer to General Villa for the Cumbre tunnel case. Diaz flees Cuba fearing Huerta agents.

el Paso Tex Ninth United States Cavalry Maximo Castillo Hugh L. Scott Second Cavalry Captain White United States Hachita N. M Castillo Ninth Cavalry Scott Camp Fort Bliss Washington General Villa Cumbre Tunnel Dog Springs General Scott White Castilo Havana Felix Diaz

Church Dances Plan Stirs Buck Grove Protest

Charley Clinton buys an abandoned Methodist church in Buck Grove and plans a public dance hall. Methodists object citing waning church support as the project becomes known.

Buck Grove Charley Clinton

Iowa Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate

The president has sent to the senate postmaster nominations for Iowa. Named are Arthur QO Reinhart Van Horn Henry Rose crans Oskaloosa Jacob H Bane Sib ley E R Douglas Dysart J W Cannon Elma FP Shipman Holstein John R Mattes Odebolt Wm A Keithley Springville Chas E Lynch Yaucama.

Centerville Gyp Sum Co Plans $40000 Funding Drive

The Centerville Gyp sum company intends to dispatch solicitors to raise forty thousand dollars to fund a mill project and supply working capital. A shaft reaches a thirteen foot deposit at about five hundred feet depth.

Centerville Centerville Gypsum Company

Keokuk Post Clerk Garrett Van Werden Records 43 Years

Garrett C. Van Werden completes 43 years as a Keokuk post office clerk. He recalls Keokuk’s early days before carriers existed and residents used the general delivery window.

Keokuk Garrett C. van Werden

Hog Thieves Caught in Keokuk

Charles Frakes and Clarence Thrasher were arrested by Keokuk police on indictment charges of stealing hogs. Frakes is reported to have married a Centerville woman on January 8.

Keokuk Charles Fraks Clarence Thrasher Frakes Centerville

Allamakee Farm Sold in Major County Deal

John Hart of the O. T. Conway farm sold 466 acres to John Logsdon of Decorah for 40000 dollars in Allamakee county. The sale stands as one of the county’s largest farm transactions in recent times.

Allamakee Waukon Allamakee County John Hart O. T. Conway John Logsdon Decorah

Chickasaw County Farmers Institute Set for Fredericksburg

The Chickasaw County Farmers institute will meet in Fredericksburg from February 24 to 27 with a strong program in agriculture and domestic science.

New Hampton Chickasaw County

Award Paving Contract by Waukon City Council

The city council awarded the paving contract to Western Construction of Iowa City for 49,849.50 dollars.

Waukon Western Construction Company of Iowa City

Fast Train Kills Deer Near Avoca

A Rock Island passenger train fatally struck a deer just east of Avoca. Two tramps reportedly secured the carcass and began skinning it for a feast before Game Warden Delahoyd intercepted them and confiscated the venison.

Avoca Rock Island Delahoyd

New Phone Headquarters in Keosauqua

The Union Telephone company of Van Buren and nearby counties moved its headquarters from Birmingham to Keosauqua, consolidating operations in the new location.

Keosauqua Union Telephone Company of van Buren Birmingham

Mott to Visit Postville for Washington's Birthday Address

John R. Mott head of the World Student Christian movement will address Postville residents in his old hometown on Washington's birthday evening.

Mott Postville John R. Mott World Student Christian Movement Washington

Land Deals Signal Price Rise in Estherville

Real estate activity in Estherville shows an upward price trend last week with three deals. Charles Rogers bought the John Griffith stock farm two miles north of town for 200 dollars per acre.

Estherville Charles Rogers John Griffith

Suffrage Leaders Suffer Injuries In Northeast Travel

Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the American Woman's Suffrage association was badly hurt in Jersey City after slipping from a Pullman car and fracturing her right leg. She is hospitalized as Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt assists.

New York Anna Howard Shaw American Woman's Suffrage Association Lehigh Valley Jersey Central Jersey City Doctor Shaw McAlpin Carrie Chapman Catt BEC Howard Charles Spitzka Cape Town Union of South Africa House of Assembly

Divorce to Mackays Amicable Separation Reached

New York reports Clarence Mackay secured a French divorce decree in Paris with right to remarry. Mrs. Mackay sailed before Christmas, Mr. Mackay followed January 8. The split stems from a prior alienation suit by Dr. Joseph A. Blake’s wife, ending with Blake’s divorce and a $10,000 yearly alimony for Mrs. Blake. Mrs. Mackay, formerly Katherine Duer, joined the suffrage movement years ago.

New York Clarence Mackay Paris John .B. Stanchfield Mackay Coubert Freres Mackays Joseph A. Blake Blake Katherine Duer

Books of Kennedy Right

Albany New York February 18 accountants from the comptroller s office reported after examining the books of State Treasurer John J Kennedy that they were in perfect condition Kennedy committed death by own action Sunday his successor will be chosen by the legislature in joint session Attorney General Carmody ruled that a majority vote of all elected legislators would be necessary Republicans would need help from the Progressives or face a deadlock if Democrats unite Kennedy s funeral will be held Wednesday morning.

Albany N. Y Comptroller’s Office John J. Kennedy Kennedy Carmody

Toronto Express Wrecked Near Mountain. One Dead

The Toronto express bound for Toronto on the Canadian Pacific railway derailed about a mile and a quarter east of Mountain. The engineer was killed and no passengers were seriously hurt.

Toronto Express Montrel Toronto Canadian Pacific Mountain

Investigation Sheds Light On Rock Island Financial History

Washington Feb 19 Congress asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to probe the Rock Island railroad system's financial history through a resolution by Representative Green of Town. The request aims to examine past financing, revenues, and expenditures affecting the railroad's operations.

Rock Island Road Washington Rock Island Interstate Commerce Commission Green

Neville, Former NY Cotton Exchange Chief, Dies at 51

George W. Neville, who led the New York Cotton Exchange from 1911 to 1913, died in Elizabeth New Jersey after an appendicitis operation. He was fifty one years old.

G. M. Neville Elizabeth N. J George W. Neville New York Cotton Exchange

Steamer St Louis Arrives After Severe Atlantic Storm

The American liner St Louis reached New York three days late from Southampton after a savage storm. Several passengers were badly injured during the voyage and the ship is docking at the harbor for medical attention and safety checks.

New York St. Louis Southampton

Alleged Forger Fires at Banker in Buffalo

Robert W. Haines offered a $16 check at the Filedity Trust Company teller and, after refusal of payment on a forged instrument, fired one shot. No injuries reported as the weapon discharged in the bank lobby.

Buffalo N. Y Robert W. Haines Filedity Trust Company

Sluggera Shoot Two Men in Chicago

Rubin Favish owner of the Cosmopolitan Chandelier company was shot and likely fatally wounded while protecting Isadore Brewerman an employee from three assailants in Chicago. The incident occurred February 19.

Chicago Rubin Favish Cosmopolitan Isadore

Former Speaker Cannon Joins Saginaw YMCA

Former Speaker Joseph G Cannon becomes a YMCA member in Saginaw Michigan with Rep Joseph W Fordney assisting the enrollment on February 19.

Yeggmen Blow Safe In Milledgeville Burglary

In Milledgeville Georgia on February 18 yeggmen blew the safe in the office of C H Bonner. Bonner would not name the amount missing but reports say the loss is around 25000 dollars and could reach 50000.

Milledgeville C. H. Bonner Bonner

Sharkey Sentenced for Disreputable Resort In New York

Tom Sharkey, once a famed heavyweight, is jailed 30 days and fined $500 for maintaining a disreputable resort. The manager received the same sentence.

Tom Sharkey New York

Banks Take Avery Firm in 1913 Profits Scandal

Chicago, Feb. 19. The Avery company of Peoria, farm implement maker, faced bank control after auditors revealed 1913 net profits of 800,000 estimated, later real profits 138,166. Banks extended debt to Dec 31, 1914, with three officers guaranteeing new six percent notes.

Chicago Avery Company Peoria Bankers’ Committee Avery

Looted Bank Funds Recovered in Ottawa Post Office

Fifty thousand dollars belonging to the Union Bank of Canada and the Union St Joseph society, stolen from the Ottawa post office on January 8, were found in a bag hidden in a lavatory.

Ottawa Ont Union Bank of Canada Union St. Joseph Society

Dyling Convict Is Pardoned in Illinois

Bloomington Illinois February 19 John Burton of Somerset Kentucky who shot and killed his employer George Gottschalk and was sentenced to Joliet was pardoned and brought to Bloomington in a dying condition He has tuberculosis.

Dyling Bloomington Ill John Burton Somerset George Gottschalk Joilet

Tug Potomac Abandoned In Gulf of St Lawrence

The U S navy tug Potomac was abandoned by its 36 crew members after becoming trapped by ice floes in the Gulf of St Lawrence. News from Bonne Bay confirms the action taken by the ship’s company at St John s Newfoundland.

Potomac St. Johns N. F Gulf of St. Lawrence Bonne Bay

Fire Destroys Homes in McKees Rocks. 25 000 Loss

A blaze on Olivia Street McKees Rocks Pittsburgh drives families to the snow and causes 25000 dollars in property damage. Fire wiped through a row of frame dwellings and stores early February 18.

Pittsburgh Olivia Street McKees Rocks

Gore Acquitted in $50,000 Damage Suit

Oklahoma City February 20 Thomas Pryor Gore United States senator from Oklahoma won a $50 000 damage suit brought by Mrs Minnie Bond The jury found him not guilty in less than five minutes Pandemonium erupted as the verdict was read with Gore embraced by his wife and spectators cheering for twenty minutes The foreman said the verdict reflected a strong cross section of Republicans and Democrats and noted the case was weak It is unlikely Mrs Bond will appeal due to court costs assessed against her

Oklahoma City Okla Thomas Pryor Gore United States Oklahoma Minnie &. Bond Clark Judge Clark Senator Gore

Four Die When Streetcar Is Crushed In Indianapolis

Four persons are killed and twenty five injured in an Indianapolis crash when an outbound English avenue streetcar on a steep grade is crushed between two heavy traction cars at Virginia avenue and South street. Slippery rails blamed for the collision as passengers on the rear platform are struck.

Indianapolis Ind Virginia Avenue South Street Columbus & Southern Indianapolis & Cincinnati

Four Men Rescued. Four Remain Aboard Stranded Bark

In Provincetown Massachusetts a hurricane drove the bark CasTagna from Savona bound for Weymouth ashore on Cape Cod. Eight men were saved by breeches buoy while four remain frozen in the rigging. The vessel lies between Cahoon's Hollow and Palmer's River as high tide and heavy seas hinder rescue. Captain Guiseppi reportedly was washed overboard and drowned.

Provincetown Mass Castagna Savona Italy Weymouth Cahoon's Hollow Palmer's River Cape Cod Guiseppi

Kindel Seeks Senate Seat in Colorado Primaries

Representative George J. Kindel of Denver declared his bid to succeed Senator Thomas. He plans to campaign in Colorado primaries next summer focusing on transportation rates and commercial equality for Denver and Colorado.

Kindel Washington George J. Kindel Denver Thomas Colorado

Train collision robs passengers on Missouri run

Springfield police received word that money and diamonds were stolen from passengers on the St. Louis and San Francisco train bound for Kansas City after it was struck by a St. Louis train near Springfield. The incident occurred February 20 as the two trains collided, and the theft was reported to authorities.

Springfield St. Louis San Francisco Kansas City

Bank Failure Triggers Suicide In Memphis

Howard Norton aged fifty killed himself in a gas filled bathroom after losing all his savings in the Mercantile bank collapse in Memphis Tennessee on February 20.

Memphis Tenn Mercantile Bank Howard Norton

Miss Wilson Denies Engagement Report

Washington February 20 Miss Margaret Wilson authorized Secretary Tumulty to deny the published report that she is engaged to marry Boyd Fisher of New York formerly of Kansas City

Miss Wilson Washington Margaret Wilson Boyd Fisher New York Kansas City

Liner Celtic Collides With Madonna Damaging Both Ships

In Naples on February 20 the White Star liner Celtic struck the Fabre Mner Madonna, causing severe damage to both vessels. The Madonna, carrying 1,400 immigrants, could not depart for New York.

Naples Italy White Star Celtic Fabre

Iowa Hardware Dealers Eye Liability Insurance Plan

At the Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers association meeting in Des Moines the Iowa Hardware Mutual Insurance board was ordered to explore forming a liability insurance company for members under the new employers liability law. Warren Garst outlined the law's requirement that employers insure liability and urged mutual associations as the approach. The move aims to have a company ready by July 1 and could influence related dealer groups to follow suit.

Des Moines Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Colseum Iowa Hardware Mutual Insurance Association The Insurance, Association State Insurance Department Warren Garst

Best Iowa Buttermakers Shine At Fort Dodge Contest

The Iowa Buttermakers Association held a convention in Fort Dodge with top results in milk and gathered cream classes. J. J. Brunner of Strawberry Point led whole milk scoring 96.34 with 1389 entries. H. J. Nelson of Joyce won gathered cream and T. E. Sadler of Oelwein took first in the education contest to raise state butter standards.

Fort Dodge Iowa Buttermakers’ Association J. J. Brunner Strawberry Point Carl Hoveland Lake Mills H. J. Nelson Joyce Herbert Soballe Coulter Brunner T. E. Sadler Oelwein F. D. Warner Northwood H. Soballe Comber

Dealers to Meet in Des Moines Spring Convention

Officials of the Iowa Wholesale Egg Butter and Poultry Dealers association prepare for the annual convention in Des Moines on March 5. The body includes nearly all state dealers with members from Missouri Nebraska and Minnesota and large east coast commission houses. Attendance is expected to exceed 500. announcements urge members to visit the capitol grounds improvements.

Des Moines Iowa Wholesale Egg, Butter and Poultry Dealers’ Association Missouri Nebraska Minnesota Capitol

Creamery Project Guided In Mount Ayr Plans

Mount Ayr co operative creamery reports all stock sold and mill guaranteed. A large building will be erected within the city limits and fully equipped for operation.

Mount Ayr

Druggist Hart Found Dead At Center Junction

H M Hart a local druggist was found dead in his bed at Center Junction. Authorities believe an opiate overdose caused his death and a note suggests he acted with premeditation due to a broken heart. Authorities are investigating and awaiting autopsy results.

Center Junction H. M. Hart

Attack on School Law Tests District Expansion

Mason City Iowa residents near Swaledale challenge a proposed enlarging of the already consolidated school district. The district court will hear the case as the law governing enlargement and consolidation is tested in court.

Mason City Lowa Swaledale

Farmers Will Have Power Glidden Meeting Decision

At a farmers meeting in Glidden a power line project was approved to run from the nearby plant and supply electricity to residents living over six miles from town.

Glidden

Three Youths Detained After Train Stop In Rock Island

Local police stopped a Rock Island train and removed three young men found carrying a revolver, cartridges, a sling shot, knuckles, files, soap and other tools of a professional crook. The incident underscores a budding crime plot among the youths.

Nevada Rock Island

Pythian Fair Dates Set for Mason City Lodge

Mason City announces a ten day Knights of Pythias fair from March 10 to 20 with impressive ceremonies and two grand balls planned to mark the celebration.

Mason City Knights of Pythias Lodge

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