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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
A montage of humorous observations and brief quips touches on fashion, headlines, and curiosities. Highlights include a Chicago jurist on motor cycles as weapons, Japan’s battleship humor, and the growing craze for electric fattening.
A Washington bride wore a pair of silk stockings valued at $50 but displayed only about $2.25 worth of the pair. The report notes the modest display contrasted with the high price.
A Detroit man requests a divorce citing his wife talks incessantly. Separately a man sues a city alleging it allowed him to threaten self harm and act of death by his own actions.
Ohio records show nine fatalities during a twenty-day rabbit hunting season. The remark notes how easily a man can be mistaken for a rabbit in a cryptic dismissal of the incident.
A Tacoma man acquitted by a jury kissed three jurors, all women, provoking discussion on feminine juries and public reaction to the case.
Navy officers imprison chickens in the turret of the ram Katahdin and shoot at it with guns, a method described as the poorest way to kill a chicken ever heard.
Doctors label the man with a cold headed nuisance to society and warn of another menace that of the man who constantly suffers cold feet as a crisis.
Three college men celebrating collided with a car and were beaten by the owner, a noted football star. The incident underscores the value of early investigation before taking action.
A man stopped halfway down an elevated railway stair to read a conspicuous warning sign and toppled the remaining steps. The incident occurred one morning not long ago, with no further details given about injuries or consequences.
A college savant proposes teaching wives to spend money with a single guess about his marital status. A New York divine laments low minister pay while laborers are in greater demand. A one legged man treks from Jacksonville to New York, prompting mused thoughts on self care.
An eastern surgeon uses spikes to mend broken bones, prompting comparisons to carpenters. Dr Schafer of the University of Oregon says arithmetic isn’t most important, a view few modern money makers support.
A New Jersey man warded off a street attack by a footpad using a turkey as a makeshift shield. The odd defense surprised the assailant and allowed the victim to escape unharmed.
Des Moines reports show railroads pouring capital into Iowa during the year. The Milwaukee line leads with about 8 million dollars in double tracking across the state and a Des Moines river bridge nearly a mile long costing about 3 million dollars. New roundhouses, repair shops, freight yards at Perry add to the vast expenditures.
Webster City reports James I. Butler died from injuries after an automobile party was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train at a crossing in Duncombe. Miss Florence Markle and Lou Webster were killed. the group was returning from a social gathering.
One hundred insurgent members of the Modern Brotherhood of America met in Cedar Rapids to denounce the Denver convention action and mobilize a united effort against the Mobile bill. They adopted resolutions attacking supreme officers and advocating continued resistance to higher rates.
Reese Edwards also known as Goldie Edwards is in Cedar Rapids to answer a murder charge over the September death of James H. Evans. Arrested by assistant chief C C Jackson and identified by city detective Thomas Pettit as the wanted man from Cedar Rapids.
The Iowa State Drainage Association holds its annual meeting in Ft. Dodge on February 18 and 19 1913. The event attracts engineers landowners and others concerned with drainage issues and land improvement.
Ruth Miller aged 20, youngest daughter of farmer Rasmus Miller, was killed in a runaway near Nashua. Her sister Jessie Miller, 22, a teacher, was seriously injured. Both were en route to Bassett to catch a train.
In a post office election Emery Smith Knickerbocker won the preferent ial vote for postmaster with 158 of 347 ballots. Frank Hines received 127 and J D Leavendahl 62. Only Democrats were allowed to vote.
Reports from eastern Mills County describe Glenwood and Deer sightings by several farmers. Authorities note the deer likely originate from herds near Carson, linked to crop damage.
James Hall, a Milwaukee railroad switchman, suffered a fractured skull when struck by an approaching engine during a storm three miles west of Davenport. He did not hear the engine due to the weather conditions.
Chickasaw county will host its first short course for farmers after 100 New Hampton farmers and businessmen guarantee 1000 dollars. The event was set for February 4 at a recent meeting, with officers elected.
George P. Clark, son of the business manager of the Nonpereil, died from spinal meningitis after four days illness in Council Bluffs.
Byron Williams longtime journalist in Charles City takes editor post at the Marquette Chronicle in Michigan after recent work with the Woman's World. Williams began his career in Charles City.
Three buildings in Osborne owned by George Feller were destroyed by fire including a store, a residence, and the Woodman hall with contents. The estimated total loss is $12,900.
Damage cases totaling about 82000 are filed against Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Co. for deaths and injuries from a July 18 Cambridge crash. Plaintiffs include administratrix N R Kestel for Imo Maywald Erma Ferguson and Florence Johnson. H R Maywald sues for a son. Arguments claim negligence at an unflagged crossing without flagman or signals led to the collision.
Winterset reports the Creston and Macksburg railroad is completed with the first train entering Macksburg on New Year's Eve. A multi hour demonstration by citizens and surrounding farmers celebrated the new rail link to Creston.
The Ames Harrison county short course at Logan runs January 13 to 18 with strong ticket sales signaling good attendance. Over $1,200 in prizes has been raised, largely from business leaders in Logan, Woodbine, Mandan, Missouri Valley, Des Moines, Council Bluffs and Marshalltown.
Keokuk reports Orson Newberry, a farmer near town who exposed the Mabray gang, had a $35,000 mortgage foreclosed by The Merchants Life Insurance of Burlington. He borrowed to cover losses from dealings with confidence men and could not keep up payments.
Iowa City may go dry as saloon men fail to file a required consent petition after 80 days. Temperance supporters deny the petition has reached the needed 65 percent, while saloon advocates claim they have enough names.
In Hardin County Iowa Falls the Sylest ditch will drain about 13000 acres of farmland in fis Buckeye and Sherman townships. The ten mile ditch includes three miles of tile and is expected to cost around 26000 dollars.
Winterset stockholders of the Madison County Chautauqua association accept J W Crawford gift of a city lot and plan a 6000 dollar chautauqua pavilion with funds to be raised locally.
Humboldt reports the France Dredging and Construction Co settled for $2,300 in the drainage district No. 18 suit, after seeking $7,000 in what is described as the county's largest damage case.
Dr. W. J. Suckow pastor of Edwards Congregational church resigns after serving three years in Davenport. He came to Davenport from Grinnell Iowa and previously worked as field secretary for his church in Town.
A masked robber halted Conductor F. L. Sanford of the Milwaukee fast freight at Nahant, three miles from Davenport, as he left the train for orders and stole his watch and a small sum of money.
Humboldt reports Rev. H. H. Burch of the Unitarian church preached his last sermon and has accepted a call to serve the Unitarian church in Youngstown Ohio.
Dubuque reports Pat Crowe Cudahy Skid Napper now in town en route to Washington. He says he will devote himself to evangelistic work.
The country home of George W. Havens south of Iowa Falls burned to the ground with damages under 5000 dollars. Neighbors spotted flames bursting from the roof and windows while no one was home.
A. Salisbury, former editor of the Sheffield Press, has purchased the Hampton Globe from M. Bilderback and will take active charge of the newspaper.
The 15 year old daughter of C A Hilton died from burns after attempting to hasten the kitchen fire with kerosene. Her mother Mrs Hilton was badly burned while trying to extinguish the blaze.
The Delaware county farmers institute will be held January 15 to 17 in Manchester. Professors Vaughn and Stewart of Ames are among the principal speakers at the gathering.
In Washington on January 9 the Archbald impeachment trial moved to closing arguments after three hours of questioning by House Manager Sterling aided by seven senators. Prosecutors challenged notes about a Katy did calm dump transaction and a letter Archbald wrote to Helm Bruce regarding a commerce court case. Archbald refused to admit wrongdoing in sending the letter. The prosecution countered a defense claim that Boland could not see Archbald from his Scranton office, showing Archbald in conference with Williams. The Senate, in executive session, allotted seven and a half hours for final argument by both sides.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, urged the Senate judiciary subcommittee to back the Clayton anti injunction and contempt bills. He warned against government by dynamite and government by injunction, criticizing employers groups including United States Steel and the National Erectors Association. He affirmed that organized labor would not repudiate the Structural Iron Workers union.
A west bound Big Four passenger train No. 15 derailed at Rex twelve miles south of Lafayette Indiana after loose baggage car trucks failed. One man died Irwin Zunner of Rochester New York and fourteen were injured as the train plunged down a steep fill.
Washington Jan 8 The Supreme court upheld Iowa claims to the Goose lake bed a non navigable waterway in a case brought by Marshall Dental company which asserted title to the area.
The latest estimate places the continental U S population at 96,496,000 as of January 2, 1913. Total money in circulation on that date stood at $3,356,727,580.
Three of seven men reported missing after wrecks on the Mexican coast were rescued by the cruiser Denver on Coronado Islands near San Diego. The rescue occurred Monday, adding to search efforts for the remaining four mariners.
J Pierpont Morgan left New York aboard the Adriatic on Tuesday to pursue interests in buried treasures in Egypt. He previously visited Egypt about a year ago for the same purpose.
The Rosecrans oil tanker wrecked near Peacock Spit after a Tuesday gale. Thirty sailors perished, three were rescued amid heavy seas and fog. The vessel valued with cargo at about 200000 dollars, built in 1883, formerly an army transport, carried 30000 barrels of crude oil.
The court upholds disputed counts against James A. Patten and three others in a Sherman anti-trust case. Indicted January 11 1910 in New York for conspiring to corner cotton and raise prices, the ruling sends the matter to lower-court trial. The decision holds that a commodity corner restrains interstate commerce and can violate the Sherman act.
Across the Atlantic coast every government wireless station tries to locate the naval repair ship Panther missing since Friday after the violent storm. Also President Taft permits a woman suffrage parade in Washington on March 3 and traffic on the Great Lakes set a record. the Women’s National Democratic League held its first convention at the New Willard. Balkan envoys reject final Turkish terms and warn that war may resume unless powers act decisively.
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James H. Gibson extends to R. S. Sheridan C. O. Broxon and A. R. Cruzen publishers of the Capital News. They were jailed for publishing Roosevelt's criticism of the Idaho supreme court and expressing sympathy and admiration. He also seeks action in the United States Senate regarding the so called outrage.
A shift boss and three Greek miners were buried by a rock cavern at United States Copper Co in Bingham Utah on Friday. One body has been recovered and a rescue crew continues digging for the others.
Mary Kohl aged 100 died near Quincy Illinois after living a life in which she drove alone to church until a few months ago. Born in Germany she maintained independence and was remembered for her long years in the area.
Commissioner Franklin K. Lane of California was elected Wednesday by the Interstate Commerce Commission to serve as its chairman for the year beginning January 15.
A blaze of mysterious origin destroyed much of the Boex Holman Candy company plant in Fond du Lac Wisconsin causing about 60 000 dollars in damage. The fire occurred Sunday and is the worst blaze there in five years.
Austin Texas January 7 Governor Colquitt announced the appointment of R M Johnston editor of the Houston Post as successor to Joseph W Bailey in the senate for the term expiring March 4 next.
In Toluca Mexico on January 8 a detachment of light cavalry protecting passengers from a wrecked train fired on another federal unit by mistake. After the misidentification both sides opened fire and twenty soldiers were killed before generals realized the error.
Washington January 10 President Taft approved the dismissal by Secretary Meyer of Lieut Armour Hefley of the Marine Corps for drunkenness and conduct unbecoming a gentleman.
London reports the engagement of Lady Edina Roberts, daughter of Field Marshal Roberts, to Major Lewin of the Royal Artillery. The announcement was made on Wednesday, marking a notable match for British society.
Steamboat Springs Colorado reports a record low of 54 degrees below zero after a Tuesday cold snap. The previous record stood at 52 below. Three men suffered frostbite on hands and ears during the extreme conditions.
In Cooper Square New York on Tuesday about 400 strikers clashed with nonunion workers during a garment industry walkout. The air was filled with bricks and hostility as the confrontation escalated.
William Rockefeller refuses to appear before the Pujo money investigation committee citing medical risk. His counsel says a single physician may suffice to assess his health, and Rockefeller units to Nassau while offering limited cooperation through a committee doctor, avoiding travel.
Former Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw testified before the House Banking and Currency Committee that the Vreeland Aldrich currency reform plan would grant Wall Street dominance for 50 years. He warned the Central Reserve’s creation would be steered by the steel trust and Standard Oil interests, and urged that only the nation's most experienced leaders control such a potent institution to avoid calamity.
The marriage was held in London on Wednesday between Max Green the chairman of the Irish Prison board and Miss Johanna Redmond youngest daughter of John E. Redmond leader of the Irish Nationalist party.
Trains No. 8 and No. 20 on the Vandalia railroad collided at the Union station sheds in Terre Haute Indiana. Three men were killed and one seriously injured.
A full dock and longshoremen strike shut Callao port on Wednesday. City officials are attempting arbitration to resolve the disruption and return normal business.
Powell Clayton, longtime Republican national committee man from Arkansas since 1872, handed his resignation to Chairman Hilles on Tuesday. General Clayton will give up his Arkansas residences.
Chief Pussa fiss, a Chippewa elder reputed to be 115, died at his Solon Springs home in Superior Wisconsin on Tuesday after two decades as a notable local figure.
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