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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
10
Iowa Governor outlines aims for a just government serving all citizens. He advocates workmen’s compensation, public utilities reforms, permanent roads, rural school consolidation, tax reform, and expanded public oversight to curb corruption and protect public welfare.
Republicans present key measures on Oregon primary, Blue Sky law, and presidential preference bills. Debate centers on capitol grounds extension, agriculture growth, and factory investment, with references to trade schools and state economy.
Leslie M. Shay and associates surrender their bid on the Atlantic North South railroad after losing $68,000 already paid into the court. Judge Arthur at Atlantic ruled the syndicate unable to press further due to lack of funds, with possible, but unlikely, future resale bids. In another item, 26-year-old William Oates, traveling from Faulkton to Adair with horses and farm implements, was killed near Council Bluffs when a freight train sidetracked and he stepped in front of a passenger train to inspect his stock.
Mason City Frank Kolosanti a Lehigh Portland Cement employee fell into a clinker pit and was burned so severely that doctors fear he will not survive.
A mass meeting was held at the Clarinda courthouse to organize the county and employ a county agriculturalist. The official will advise farmers on commercial, economic, social, and agricultural matters.
Claude Manley 25 is jailed on complaint by Charles Olson after attempting to entice 15 year old Hazel Olson from her home in Marshalltown as reported in the local police record.
Investigation into Patrolman Charles P. Gillin’s death during a Marion jail delivery suggests accidental death by a fellow officer wielding a large caliber revolver. The weapon discharged hitting Gillin and injuring another officer, while Harvey Lee, the alleged bank robber, remains jailed after blowing open his cell with nitro glycerin.
Captain J Phelan long time night captain of the Davenport police force has been reduced on an alleged graft charge by the police commission. He is the fourth officer tied to a graft series with one dismissed and others reduced.
A 13 year old named Earl Schmidt and his 14 year old friend Michael McDonald were hunting near Whittemore when a shotgun discharged at close range. Schmidt lost his leg due to the blast and both boys refuse to explain how the accident happened.
J. Springer of New Hampton has been elected judge of the Tenth district and will hold his first court at Elkader this week. G. W. Schulte of Guttenberg is named county attorney, former Clayton county representative.
Webster City will host the Upper Des Moines and Corn Belt Editorial associations semi annual meeting March 13 and 14. Newspaper men and their wives are invited to attend the sessions and related events at the local venue.
Williard Rose a 54 year old night watchman at the Illinois Central station in East Dubuque was found dead in the ladies waiting room by his son authorities report the cause of death was not disclosed at this time the incident occurred during his scheduled shift
A new fireproof school costing 30000 dollars was dedicated in Lenox last week. Built entirely of cement and brick, it is described as the most up to date school building in southern Iowa.
The Iowa State Bank formally opened its new building valued at 35000 dollars. The banking rooms are described as the finest in Southeastern Iowa, marking a significant local commercial milestone.
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