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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
3
A column of lighthearted, scattershot quips from Monticello Express pieces in Monticello Iowa. The notes range from census boasts to a Brazilian revolt, a divorce fear, Tacoma laws, wireless operators, and jokes about talking machines. The tone is satirical and playful, mixing political references with domestic anecdotes and oddities.
Lawmakers attack long hatpin style provoking outrage among women who may turn to bold alternatives in public spaces, signaling rising tension over fashion and propriety.
A New Jersey girl declares she will not marry any of her acquaintances and wants to meet a stranger for a husband. She implies no introductions are desired before engagement, raising questions about societal expectations and personal choice.
A man accused by his wife of cruelty for forcing her to shave him is described as an innocent martyr if facts were clear. The piece suggests he may have used the act as self punishment and questions the operation’s inconceivability.
Citizens in Massachusetts finished a long running pool game described as safe yet tedious. Padomania is declared virtually incurable, with the only note being players feel they are enjoying themselves despite the dullness.
An irritated woman whipped the New Jersey mayor with a horsewhip and appeared before the grand jury for indictment. The mayor said a tongue lashing would have sufficed, but the extra insult of the whip offended him deeply.
Dr. Lydston links grafting to a germ that bites when one is engrossed in reading and a conductor asks for fare. He suggests pay-as-you-enter cars could sterilize the microbe and questions whether suppressing the bug would affect schemes inside railroad contracts and reorganizations.
A substitute for the hobble skirt is proposed, claimed to be as unattractive yet less hazardous. Critics note danger is the defining feature of the hobble design, making any replacement a contentious topic in fashion circles.
A New York court decides a broken engagement does not require a girl to surrender gifts given to her in anticipation of marriage. The decision highlights the balance between generosity and property in romantic commitments.
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a woman is not liable for acts compelled by her husband. The decision addresses marital coercion as a defense or exculpation in legal responsibility.
A large ocean vessel arrived in New York after a storm swept away its wireless apparatus. Reports say communications with the shore were cut off as it neared port, illustrating how quickly modern tech becomes routine in perilous conditions.
At the Iowa short course Dean Curtiss argues prosperity and better roads and schools will prevent outmigration. Rev. Smith cites country church decline and calls for church federation and permanent country pastors. W B Barney faults dairy inspections and notes fewer inspectors and a drop in butter production. He also criticizes resignations to higher paying private posts.
In Des Moines during inaugural ceremonies for Governor Carroll and Lieutenant Governor Clarke an official Iowa flag was unfurled from the state house flag staff. Navy yellow field bears a central blue star with the word Iowa inside. Adjutant General Guy J. Logan of the Iowa National Guard received the flag, created by the national guard advisory board at a recent meeting.
Perry Allan Breed seventy seven longtime banker and former mayor of Perry died after years of illness. He led Perry Savings Bank and served as vice president of First National Bank and was a prominent local figure and thirty third degree Mason. Breed once owned Chicago street railway stock with Charles Yerkes interests.
Muscatine obituary notes Hon. Samuel McNutt, a pioneer editor and long time legislator. He served as Muscatine County representative in the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth General Assemblies and as senator from the Sixteenth district through the Thirteenth and Fourteenth assemblies.
In Storm Lake J L Christensen aged 88 collapsed and died from shock upon learning his residence the Christensen home had caught fire but was quickly put out. He was at a neighbor's when the blaze started and returned as news reached him.
Miss Minnie Nelle was struck by a street car on Hanover Street while returning from church and was killed instantly. The car lacked a fender and its wheels passed over her chest.
Members of the American Commercial Travelers association at the annual meeting in Ottumwa elected T. B. Trotter as president G. G. Kitterman as vice president and C. C. Porter as secretary-treasurer all residents of Ottumwa.
Police believe Harry Clark, who fatally shot his wife and mother in law, is near Sioux City and a lookout is active. Clark’s wife reportedly received a forgiveness card mailed from Onawa.
The Catholic church has purchased three lots on Lake street behind its church. School buildings will be erected.
Dubuque grand jury returns indictments including two against local hotel operators charged on a state food inspectors complaint with serving imitation butter.
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the elevator of K. Liguinn here with an estimated loss around $3,000. Authorities suspect sparks from a passing train started the blaze.
Margaret Streif sues six Dyersville saloon men for 123000 total alleging her husband bought liquor there after she warned against it, leading to his jail time and death by suicide. Defendants are Engler Ferring Huettenmiller Spielman Benn and Harris. Venue change to Delaware County sought. decision pending.
Ankeny residents Mr. and Mrs. Bates marked 62 years of married life. Born near Watertown New York they moved to Iowa in 1871 settling near Crocker. Mr. Bates served as postmaster and ran a grocery. they have five children seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren all but one living within twenty miles. Mrs. Bates has been bedridden seven months.
Alice Gaskill of Massena sues farmer Mathew Taylor alleging two children are his, that he drove her husband Charles Gaskill to an insane asylum where he died, and that she planned to marry Taylor after his death with a wedding set for November 25, but he failed to meet the engagement.
Invitations issued for the February 1 wedding of Miss Mary Drake Sawyers and William G. Baker Jr. expect 2000 guests from two continents. The bride, daughter of Dr. L J Sawyers, is granddaughter of the late Governor Drake and cousin of the Duchess de Chaulnes. Baker is a Baltimore banker.
Ottumwa report says William Majors age 40 a well known farmer was found dead three miles south of Blakesburg with a self inflicted gunshot wound. His body showed signs of freezing and blood domestic troubles cited as cause. He leaves a wife and five young children.
Charles Mills, a switchman, lies in critical condition after being shot by his sister-in-law Abbie Huff, 15. The bullet entered behind the ear and exited beneath the chin. Huff had been living at the Mills home during Mrs. Mills absence amid a quarrel over her whereabouts.
Henry Ridings a 75 year old pioneer of Sioux City died leaving a fortune of 30000. He was without relatives and stated before death that the entire sum would go to Booker T. Washingtons Tuskegee institute.
Logan George Orris aged 22 died by suicide on his farm north of Persia. Despondency due to ill health is noted as the cause.
Guy Lane of Perry aged 30 a teamster drank carbolic acid in a local restaurant and died within three minutes. He was intoxicated and no specific reason for the act is known.
The Iowa City Gas and Electric company reduced gas price to 1.25 dollars per thousand with a prompt payment clause dropping the rate to 1.15 dollars. The move lowers utility costs for residents and businesses in Iowa City.
Local Commercial club efforts yield news that a closed pouch mail service will operate between Fort and Sioux City on trains 131 and 132 for improved delivery.
The Rev. William Abraham, a key organizer of the Des Moines Methodist church conference in 1863, died here at age 85. His long career as a church leader and organizer marked the mid 19th century religious development in the region.
Investigators cite numerous law violations in the 1909 United States Senate race accusing Segoe ally Stephenson of premeditated campaign expenditure breaches. The report requests US Senate review and outlines payments to Stone and Dresser, outside contributions, and civil service law violations as evidence of deliberate wrongdoing.
Five men are known dead with possible more casualties after the fire that destroyed the Cincinnati chamber of commerce building Tuesday night. At the chamber of commerce annual meeting on Wednesday steps were taken to build an entirely new structure where the old one stood.
An explosion at a gunpowder factory in Buenos Aires suburb San Martin causes numerous deaths. Twelve bodies were recovered from the ruins and rescuers continued searching for additional victims.
Robert Williams, seventeen, died Wednesday in Hancock hospital after being impaled on a ski stick used to propel a ski rider. The accident occurred near Houghton Michigan and the youth was treated at the local hospital.
New York City will join cities enacting a long hatpin ban. An ordinance was introduced in the board of aldermen on Wednesday, proposing a $50 fine for violators.
Sacramento California Judge John D Works a progressive Republican and Lincoln Roosevelt League member was elected United States Senator to succeed incumbent Frank T Flint.
Mrs Agnes Barclay Quay widow of Matthew Stanley Quay dies at her Shield’s Station home after apoplexy. Quay served as United States senator from Pennsylvania for years.
Springfield reports D W Holstlaw of Tuka resigned amid bribery probe. Senate committee found sufficient evidence to warrant removal but could not act due to his official resignation directed to the governor. Governor Deneen received the January 4 resignation and Lt. Gov. Oglesby declared the Forty-second district seat vacant.
Washington D C annual convention of the National Tariff Commission Association opens with six to seven hundred delegates including state governors mayors and city representatives. The group aims to establish a permanent non partisan body to oversee all future tariff revisions and influence Congress.
A majority of Portugal railway workers strike, prompting government action to keep service with partial success. Employers follow suit over a 12 hour workday and weekly rest decree dispute, closing many Lisbon businesses. Striking workers seek to widen the walkout to the provinces.
ICC announced delays on proposed rate increases in classification territory, with carriers suspending the plan until March 15 to allow further consideration.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate appropriation of 5 million dollars for defenses and fortifications in the Panama Canal Zone.
Former Governor George P. McLean wins the Republican caucus for U S senate in Hartford defeating incumbent Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley. The vote reflects party support within the state General Assembly on a Tuesday caucus ballot.
A landslide in Castro Ardiaies Spain on Tuesday killed forty laborers and injured five others as earth and rock swept over their group. Rescue operations continued for other missing workers at the site.
The House passed the Sulloway general pension bill 212 to 62, granting monthly pensions from 12 to 36 dollars for Civil War veterans with at least ninety days service or Mexican War veterans with sixty days, aged sixty-two or older. The measure adds roughly 45 million dollars yearly to the pension roll as speakers urged gratitude for veterans while opponents warned of the cost. It was noted that about 100 veterans die daily.
President C A Smart urged wide reforms at the Kansas Bar Association meeting in Ottawa. He called for employers' liability for injuries at work, a labor dispute tribunal, old age pensions, inheritance limits, net convict labor profits, compensation for wrongfully accused, a mental competency commission, and removing mental soundness from trials.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge urged the convention to win not just a permanent tariff commission but the broader triumph of organized public opinion. He asserted the commission should have dignity and powers equal to the Interstate Commerce Commission and predicted its enactment this session.
Mrs Edward F Croker wife of New York Fire Chief filed suit for separation alleging abandonment insufficient support and incompatibility The chief plans to answer within thirty days saying her extravagances have left him with only his salary
In Joliet Illinois Matthew Wilson aged fifteen shot and killed his mother Lillian Wilson while playing with a toy air rifle in the kitchen. Believing the weapon was unloaded the boy jestingly pointed it at her and pulled the trigger the bullet penetrated her brain and she died.
A five year old boy’s frozen body with acid stains around the mouth was found in a swamp on the Schenectady road. Police request nationwide aid to identify the child believed to have been poisoned by kidnappers.
Washington officials report the House approved the legislative executive and judicial bill totaling about $35,000,000 on Thursday. The measure covers funding for government branches and related operations, marking a key appropriations step.
The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones rammed its sister ship Stew art in Santa Barbara Channel on Wednesday in a mimic war tactic. The steamer’s bow was nearly severed.
Jesse E. James son of the bandit Jesse James was divorced in a Kansas City circuit court on Wednesday. He made no effort to contest his wife's suit.
San Antonio reports that Mexican revolutionists reportedly held federal troops at bay for three hours near the border before the federals withdrew to camp. Dispatch from Ed O Reilly notes more than forty killed in the engagement, marking a new flare of hostilities after a lull with prior clashes at Cerro Prieto and an ambush near El Paso.
In an annual National Civic Federation address Samuel Untermyer denounced government and courts for failing to curb trusts since the Sherman Act. He accused administrations of targeting only small combinations, urged federal regulation to retain benefits while curbing evils.
A gas explosion wrecked a ten cent store in Connellsville Pennsylvania killing five people and injuring twelve. The resulting fire destroyed the building and trapped clerks and customers under collapsing walls. One young woman died after fighting off a rescuer as heat and smoke prevented any rescue. The pipe remained uncapped after removing a natural gas meter.
Spokane reports Great Northern passenger train No. 3 and fast mail No. 27 stalled in a four day blizzard near Fielding Mont. More than fifty people are aboard both trains. No diner on either train. last contact was Tuesday morning via a train operator.
Sallie Karney, widow of David Karney a Cornwall storekeeper killed on Halloween night, was arrested Thursday after a grand jury indictment charging her with first degree murder in Portland Indiana.
New York grand jury returns an indictment charging William L. Brower former vice president of the Northern Bank of New York with perjury.
Des Moines report says Frank Gotch world champion wrestler married Gladys Oestrych at her Humboldt home on Wednesday. The couple left for Chicago soon after the ceremony.
Twenty three anarchists were arrested Wednesday during a meeting in Munich Bavaria. Police seized papers believed to be incriminating in nature and investigators moved to question attendees.
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