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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1914

Page

1

OWA Federal Jobs 26 Hold State Conference

Friends of Maurice and Frank OConor urge their candidacy to fill the northern Iowa attorneyship left by Judge Van Wagenen's ouster as Congress adjourns for holiday. Huber of Tama signals interest while Iowa patronage referees delay recommendations and northern marshalship discussions loom.

Maurice Frank O'Connor van Wagenen Des Moines Congress Iowa Huber Tama National Capital Frank O’connor Washington Connolly Kirkpatrick Pepper

Undaunted by Auditor Redding Plans Private Bank

After the state auditor refused a petition by thirty local residents for another savings bank, the group organized a private bank with plans to become a state bank later. The auditor said one bank suffices for a town the size of Redding.

Redding

Dean of Dentistry Quits at University of Iowa

Dr. Thomas J. McLern quits as dean of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with immediate effect. The resignation is attributed to friction among faculty members.

Iowa City Thomas J. McLernon College of Dentistry University of Iowa

Piano Instructor Resigns at Cedar Falls Teachers College

Miss Lola M. Kofoed chief piano instructor resigns her Cedar Falls post effective with the holiday season. She will return to Rutland Vermont, her home, after leaving the college.

Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Lola M. Kofoed Rutland

Train strikes Perry woman at Milwaukee station

Mrs. A Wallace of Perry was killed instantly at the Milwaukee station when she attempted to pass between a baggage truck and an incoming train and was struck by the engine's driving rod on the platform.

Perry Milwaukee Woodward A. Wallace

Couple Sought for Abandoned Infant Arrested

Mr. and Mrs. Olof Hofler were captured west of Yorkshire by Sheriff Rock M D Myers and Council Bluffs police chief after being wanted in Council Bluffs on abandoning an infant in the Missouri river willows. They allegedly admitted to being the sought couple.

Logan Olof Hofler Council Bluffs Willows Missouri River Yorkshire Sheriff Rock M. D. Myers

Playground Boosters Incorporated Waterloo

Articles of incorporation filed for the Children's Playground Association by fifteen leading women in Cedar Falls. Membership fee set at 5 dollars.

Playground Boosters Incorporated Waterloo Cedar Falls Children’s Playground Association

94 year old Plymouth County resident Mrs Galles dies

Le Mars authorities report the death of Mrs. John Galles age 93 reaching 94 soon, one of Plymouth county's oldest residents. Funeral and obituary details are not provided in the fragment.

le Mars John Galles Plymouth County

Pioneer Suffers Injury in Home fall

Mrs. Mary Jane Pilcher 95 a pioneer of the middle west lies in serious condition after a fall at her Boone home. She helped settle the region and is noted as a long time resident.

Boone Mary Jane Pilcher Middle West

Tama School Construction Contract Let

The contract for the new Tama school building is awarded with the lowest bid of 45 975 by E G Penrose of Tama.

Tama School Tama E. G. Penrose

Invalid Dies In Flames

Toby Severson an 80 year old invalid was burned to death when fire destroyed the house occupied by Anton Rynerson six miles south of here

Toby Severson Anton Rynerson Here

Woman Burned to Death in Fairfield Gas Leak Fire

Mrs. F. M. Bales died from burns after her clothing caught fire from a leaking rubber tube feeding a gas range. The blaze originated at the stove area and the victim perished from the injuries sustained.

Fairfield F. M. Bales

Woman Receives 35 Year Sentence for Husband Murder

Davenport Judge Horan imposes thirty five year term in Apamosa penitentiary on Mrs Winifred Barnett after convicting her of murdering her husband George Barnett.

Davenport Apamosa Horan Winifred Barnett George Barnett

Protect Buyers of Trees

The Elk Grove Farmers' club urges passage of a law requiring fruit tree agents to post bonds so buyers can recover damages if trees sold do not turn out as represented. The proposal aims to protect purchasers from misrepresentation by sellers.

Logan Elk Grove Farmers’ Club

Shenandoah to Host Southwestern Firemen Tournament

The southwest Iowa fire departments committees met in Shenandoah and voted to hold the regular fireman's tournament there next July.

Shenandoah Iowa

Henry County Road Improvements Outpace Past Efforts

Mount Pleasant reports that by year end Henry County will have rebuilt and graded many miles of road and completed and repaired 124 bridges. Supervisors credit the new road law for a clear, businesslike action plan and note C. E. Smith has served as county engineer a year ahead of the law’s requirement.

C. E. Smith

Despondent worker shoots self on River View trip

Arnold Amline, 25, Iowa City track laborer for the city railway, warned motorman he would shoot himself at River View park. On the return journey his body was found with a bullet in the forehead believed to be due to fear of losing his remaining eye.

Marshalltown Arnold Amline Iowa City City Railway River View Park Arorine Amrine

Bank of London and Mexico Closes Amid Peso Shortage

In Guaymas the Bank of London and Mexico shut its doors after failing to obtain currency to satisfy depositors. Reports from Chihuahua note General Villa executing rebels for sacking a wealthy Mexican home, and Luis Terrazas Jr. remains detained as talks continue for his release and a rebel land division plan involving 1,000,000 acres.

Mexico City Bank of London Mexico Washington Fletcher Mexican Navy Department Wheeling Vera Cruz Tampico Suffolk Christopher Cradlock Hermosillo Senora Tenth Guaymas Ojeda Chihuahua Francisco Villa Juarez Luis Terrazas, Jr Villa Terrazas

Teacher Elopes with Student in Rural Iowa Affair

At a rural school near Persia Miss Alta McVay did not arrive for class and was later found to have eloped with 19 year old pupil Glen Seddon. The couple reportedly married in Omaha after fleeing the area.

Council Bluffs Persia Alta McVay Glen Seddon Omaha

Pension Increase for Helen Koenig at City Hall

After thirty two years of service and due to the pension law limits, Mrs. Helen Koenig, city hall janitress, gains a 100 percent salary increase by city council action. Beginning January first she earns 70 dollars a month, enabling her to hire help and retire to care for her invalid husband.

Dubuque Helen Koenig

Railroad death verdict in Clarinda awards damages

The district court jury in Clarinda awarded Ada Grafton administrator for A. P. Johnson estate Blanchard $9,024 against Wabash Railway receivers for the death of A. P. Johnson struck by a passenger train two years ago.

Hitl Railroad Shenandoah Clarinda Ada Grafton A. P. Johnson Blanchard Wabash Railway

Iowa Man Invents Can Filling Machine

A Hawkeye inventor with the Mohawk Condensed Milk Co has developed a machine that fills 120 cans per minute. Milk is injected through a pipe the size of a knitting needle while each can is tested for leaks.

Iowa Waverly Mohawk Condensed Milk Company

Railroad Men Injured at West Liberty

Two Cedar Rapids residents, railroad workers, suffered injuries in a West Liberty incident. Fireman Harry Phelps was crushed between the coal chute and the engine tender, while Winsor Poreck lost his right hand while serving with the wrecking crew.

West Liberty Cedar Rapids Harry Phelps Winsor Poreck

70 year old man completes long hike seeking ride home

Jacob Keller, 70, reached the Waterloo police station after walking from Parkston, South Dakota, covering nearly 400 miles. He asked for assistance to ride the rest of the distance to Dubuque, appearing exhausted.

Waterloo Parkston S. D Jacob Keller Dubuque

Chicago Board Restores Ella Flagg Young as Superintendent

Supporters of Mrs. Ella Flagg Young won a majority on the Chicago board of education at a riotous meeting and re elected Young to head the public schools by a 13 to 7 vote.

Chicago Ella Flagg Young Board of Education Young Pittsburgh Frank Klaus George Chip Fresno Cal Lincoln Beachey New York Tom Anderson Montclair N. J

Caldwell Seeks $100,000 From Rail Inventions

Edward P. Caldwell former police judge makes a fortune plan by year end with an electrical compound rail system and an indestructible crossing intended for railway use. He aims to exceed $100,000 in a year from these inventions.

Waterloo Edward P. Caldwell

Mrs Jane Wright Dies After Stairs Fall in Chequest

Mrs Jane Wright an aged resident of Chequest township Van Buren county fell down cellar stairs striking her head on the cement floor She died after living an hour in Keosauqua authorities reported the fatal accident in the local township obituary style for the period.

Jane Wright Chequest Township van Buren County

Knights of Pythias to Build Fraternal Hall in Council Bluffs

St Albans lodge of the Knights of Pythias has purchased a large lot in Council Bluffs business district and will erect a three story fraternal building.

Knights of Pythias Council Bluffs St. Albans Lodge

Land Brings Good Prices in Altoona Area

Altoona reports two farm transactions. H F Fleagle bought an eighty acre farm from M E Welday for 13600 dollars. J H Shuey of Adel Iowa bought the Fred Joyce farm for 10400 dollars.

Altoona H. F. Fleagle M. E. Welday J. H. Shuey Adel Fred Joyce

Colby Motor Company Assets Sold to Standard Motor of Nevada

Transfer of the Colby Motor company assets to the Standard Motor company of Nevada is completed. The deal values the holdings at $300,000.

Transfer Motor Holdings Mason City Colby Motor Company Standard Motor Company of Nevada

Biting Dog Found Rabid in Council Bluffs Case

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gliem were bitten by their fox terrier. Dr. Miller sent the dog's head to Chicago for examination and reports the dog had rabies.

Council Bluffs J. F. Gliem

Muscatine Council Approves $1 Gas Rate Ordinance

Mayor Koehler casts deciding vote as Muscatine adopts a $1 flat gas rate. The Muscatine Lighting company plans to challenge the ordinance in court.

Dollar Gas Muscatine Koehler Muscatine Lighting Company

Wilson Nominates Wide Range For Foreign Posts And Commerce Panel

President Wilson reappointed J. J. Clements of Georgia to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senate confirmation followed promptly. Wilson also discussed Henry M. Pindell to Russia. no action due to lack of letter from Stone. Other nominations included embassy posts in Madrid Vienna Paris Berlin Tokio and more with many second secretaries and secretaries of legations named. Federal Judge Boyd of Greensboro criticized McReynolds' action in North Carolina while naming J. M. Bailey U S marshal to succeed Logan.

Washington Wilson J. J. Clements Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Henry M. Pindell Peoria Russia Stone Pindell Smoot Winfred T. Denison New York Philippine Commission Madrid Fred Morris Dearing Missouri Thomas Hinckley Vienna Arthur Hugh Frazier Pennsylvania Paris George T. Summerlin Louisiana Berlin Henry Coleman May Tokio Arthur Mason Jones St. Petersburg Hugh&. Gibson California Brussels Gustave Scholle Minnesota Havana Francis Munroe Endicott Massachusetts San Jose Costa Rica M. Marshall Langhorne Virginia Netherlands Luxemburg Sheldon Whitehouse Managua Franklin M. Gunther Christiania James G. Bailey Kentucky Lisbon William Whiting Andrews Ohio Berne Witting Spencer Caracas Frederick A. Sterling Texas Peking Henry F. Tennant San Salvador M. M. Morrissey Bloomington Ill Gustave Blair Murphysboro Isidore B. Cockweller Los Angeles Board of Indian Commissioners Greensboro N. C Boyd

Forty Fishermen Escape Wreck Off New York

Forty fishermen fled the schooner Seneca in North River as she sank in 25 feet of water after being rammed. They reached the tug Daniel Wilson just as the vessel developed a large gash.

New York Seneca North River Daniel Wilson

Tidal Wave Strikes Elmore Park Near Bay City

A tidal wave swept the beach at Elmore park near Bay City Oregon covering over a mile. Tracks were ripped from the railroad and hurled 300 yards off the grade, halting traffic on the line.

Oregon Bay City Ore Elmore Park

New Anti Polygamy Law Proposal Emerges in Washington

Washington December 23 Senator Weeks of Massachusetts proposed a constitutional amendment to prohibit polygamy. He said it came at the request of many citizens in his state who believed polygamy existed.

Washington Senator Weeks Massachusetts

Hamburg American liner launches steamship for Panama canal

A large turbine steamer for the Hamburg American line's Panama canal service was launched here. The vessel, named in honor of High Admiral Tirpitz, will carry about 4,000 passengers and serves routes to Panama and Stettin in Germany.

Panama Stettin Germany Panama Canal Hamburg-American Line Tirpitz

Japanese orchids sent to President Wilson from Vancouver

A large consignment of Japanese orchids was forwarded to President Wilson from Vancouver BC on December 23, reported in the local dispatch. The shipment underscores ongoing botanical gifts exchanged with the U S leader as relations and cultural exchange continue.

Jap Orchids Vancouver B. C Wilson

Zelie Emerson Released After Assault Charge Dismissed

Zelie H Emerson of Jackson Michigan was freed in London after the charge of assaulting police during a suffrage riot at Bow Heaths was dismissed.

Zelie Emerson London Zelie H Emerson Jackson, Mich Bow Heaths

Free Passage Suspension Proposal For U S Coastwise Vessels

Washington December 26 A joint resolution to suspend the Panama canal act provision granting free passage to American coastwise vessels was introduced by Adamson and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

U. S Washington Adamson

Nineteen Hurt In Train Wreck Near El Paso

Nineteen people were injured four seriously after four cars of Texas & Pacific train No. 3 derailed east of El Paso Texas due to a broken rail. Authorities reported no fatalities.

el Paso Tex Texas & Pacific Railroad

Two Killed in Wreck at Black Buttes

Two people died and several were injured in a head on collision at Black Buttes. The crash occurred when the east bound Los Angeles limited on the Union Pacific met a fast west bound freight.

Cheyenne Wyo Dee Black Buttes Los Angeles Union Pacific

Wilson reprimands officers over Carabao dinner incident

President Wilson approved a reprimand for army and navy officers involved in the Military Order of the Carabao dinner. In a letter to Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels, he condemned the acts as disrespectful to service traditions and questioned officials’ loyalty and duty. He urged higher standards and reminded them of responsibility as trusted soldiers.

Washington Wilson War Garrison Navy Daniels Army United States

Ward's Wealth To Family In Ward Will

Chicago December 1926 report says Montgomery Ward leaves blocks of stock to nephews William C Charles H James W George A and Robert J Thorne with 240000 to various relatives two thirds of the residue to the widow and the other third to a trust for Miss Marjorie Ward widow Elizabeth J Ward named sole executrix without bond the estate likely under six million dollars not the ten to twenty million widely believed.

Chicago Montgomery Ward George P. Merrick William C Charles H James W George A Robert J. Thorne Marjorie Ward Merrick Elizabeth J. Ward

Queen Milena Reported Dangerously Ill in Montenegro

Zurich dispatch says Queen Milena of Montenegro mother of Queen Helena of Italy was reported to be dangerously ill in Belgrade? No, in Podgorica? The text notes she is seriously ill in the capital of the Balkan kingdom.

Milena Zurich Switzerland Montenegro Helena Italy Balkan

Wisconsin Gets U. S. Bank

Washington reports Batavia National Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin becomes member bank number one in the Federal Reserve Bank system under the new currency bill passed by Congress.

Wisconsin U. S. Bank Washington Batavia National Bank of

White Tops Wolgast in ten rounds at Mulkern arena

Milwaukee December 22 Ad Wolgast dubbed the wildcat from Cadillac was tamed by Charlie White of Chicago in ten rounds of fierce milling at Frank Mulkern's hippodrome arena.

White Milwaukee Ad Wolgast Cadillac Charlie White Chicago Frank Mulkern Hippodrome

U S Consul Wilder Resigns in Madison China Posting

Amos P Wilder resigns after seven years as U S consul general in China and health is cited as a probable cause Thomas Simmons is named his successor in the reported shift from Madison Wisconsin on December 22.

U. S Wilder Madison Wis Amos P. Wilder United States China Thomas Simmons

Currency bill signed as new federal reserve board forms

President Wilson signed the currency bill at the White House with cabinet and lawmakers present. The conference committee swung most senate changes but kept core aims, including regional bank structure and reserve shifts. Williams is expected as comptroller with a place on the new board while agriculture secretary joins the organizing committee.

Washington Wilson White House Cabinet Senate House Eleanor and Margaret Wilson Owen Pass Christian Conference Committee Glass House Banking Committee Secretary of Agriculture Treasury Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Board Miss John Skelton Williams Secretary of the Treasury Organization

Missouri to Sue 13 Railroads Over Rate Laws

Missouri will sue 13 railroads for 25 million dollars after the U S Supreme Court dismissed the injunctions on the two cent per mile passenger rate and the maximum freight rate laws without prejudice. The attorney general sent suits seeking 2 million dollars from each of the Missouri Pacific Wabash and Santa Fe to the state courts.

Kansas City Missouri U. S. Supreme Court Missouri Pacific Wabash Santa Fe Barker

Explosion on Russian Court Train Wounds Crews in Rostock

A mysterious blast on the Russian court special train waiting for Dowager Empress Marie of Russia in Rostock injures several crew members. Authorities suspect a nihilist plot as the dowager empress arrives from Copenhagen.

Rostock Mecklenburg-Schwerin Marie of Russia Copenhagen

Postmaster General seeks $1 million for rural mail roads

Dec 24 Washington Burleson asks Congress to approve a $1,000,000 appropriation for road improvements used in the rural mail service, the request conveyed through Secretary McAdoo.

Mifflon Washington Congress Burleson McAdoo

Thousands Seek U S Army Entry In November

Five thousand applicants sought entry into the United States army in November with a large percentage accepted. Recruiting officers have gone out and conducted missionary work.

U. S. Army Washington United States Army

Banker Talbert Stricken With Serious Illness

Joseph Truit Talbert vice president of National City Bank and noted young banker in New York became seriously ill after being stricken with paralysia while playing golf. He is one of the citys best known figures in banking.

Talbert New York Joseph Truit Talbert National City Bank

Nearly 1000 Girls Strike in Tauble Mills

In Philadelphia on December 24 nearly 1,000 hosiery workers, mostly girls, walked out in four mills controlled by William H Tauble the hosiery king. The strike followed wage reductions and affects several companies in the Tauble group.

Philadelphia William H. Tauble

Easy Money Soon as Guaranty Clause Is Dropped

Des Moines reports bankers expect lower interest and steadier credit after removal of the guaranty clause in the currency measure. They say the last risky feature eliminates concerns about regional bank profits funding depositor protection, which could curb wildcat banking and free money.

Des Moines Iowa Kansas

First White Shrine Established in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids hosts Iowa's first White Shrine of Jerusalem with nearly 200 charter members. The group will be called Gethsemane No. 1, White Shrine of Jerusalem, open only to Order of Western Star members. Local towns sent representatives, including John Burlanek, president of People's Savings Bank, who presented a Jerusalem olive wood gavel emblematic of the order.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Jerusalem

Iowa farming report on alfalfa in Cedar Rapids schools

Cedar Rapids public schools raise alfalfa with a growing farming program. Last year half an acre was used and next year two acres will be tilled under Miss Etta M Bardwell supervision, with aims to measure department of agriculture success.

Cedar Rapids Ames College Department of Agriculture Etta M. Bardwell

Woman Goes Insane on Train at Boone

A well dressed French woman, traveling in first class from Los Angeles to France, became violently insane on a train and was removed at Boone. Her identity was not learned. she appeared well dressed and with money.

Boone Los Angeles Cal France

Iowa City Boys Arrested After Window Throwing Incident

Four boys are arrested on complaint by Maj. Ira J. Adler who says they taunted him and threw a piano stool through his law office window. Adler asked they be sent to reform school, claiming he had been baited regularly by the youths.

Iowa City Ira J. Adler Major Adler Reform School

Well Known Priest Dies In Davenport Parish Pastorage

The Rev. Father Thomas Brownrigg died last week in Davenport at age 43. He served as pastor of St. Patrick's church in Burlington for four years and was ordained eighteen years ago. He previously led parishes in Davenport Melrose and Burlington.

Burlington Thomas Brownrigg Davenport St. Patrick’s Church Melrose

Iowans Get Pensions Granted in Des Moines List

Iowa pensions have been granted to Comella Hardenbrook of Bedford Laurena Shipman of Wapello Della H Buell of Lone Tree Jennie A Maull of Sac City and Mary Ann Roénisch of Lansing each for $12 in the Des Moines notice.

Postville Eyes New Public School Building

A petition circulates for a $40,000 public school house in Postville. The election to decide the matter will be held next month.

Postville Waukon

New Iowa Postmasters Nominated by President

The president nominates five Iowa postmasters: George A. Crane at Dexter Laura H. Figert at Marathon Weston D. Ralston at Paullina Hervey A. Sweigmerd at Garner and James Swasster at Carlisle for confirmatory approval and appointment.

Iowa Des Moines George A. Crane Dexter Laura H. Figert Marathon Weston D. Ralston Paullina Hervey A. Sweigmerd Garner James 8. Swasster Carlisle

Gladbrook Church Extends Call to Rev John 4H

The German Evangelical Church of Gladbrook extends a call to Rev. John 4H of Marshalltown who until recently pastored the Newton church. The move signals a potential change in pastoral leadership for Gladbrook.

Gladbrook Marshalltown John Newton

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OWA Henry County Huerta Calle Ancha Federals Guaymas Slal Terrazas, Jr Clements Commerce McReynolds Says Ward Wii High Court Czar Masonic Auxiliary Organization State Agricultural College At Ames
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