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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

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Iowa Moose Party Declares Prohibition Stand At Convention

Delegates at Des Moines vote 358 to 283 to endorse a plank calling for a constitutional amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor. The move followed heated debate in the resolutions committee and convention. T. A. Kingland and Frank M. Beatty filed the minority report supporting submission to the people. J H Wyllie J B Wertz and H J Lamb are reelected party officers.

Des Moines Progressive Party Iowa Resolutions Committee T. A. Kingland Lake Mills Frank M. Beatty Sigourney State Central Committee J. H. Wyllie H. J. Lamb Cedar Rapids J. B. Wertz Spencer

Tragic Train Collision Claims Blim Family

Miss Buena Blim aged 21 daughter of John Blim of Plymouth died from injuries after a Rock Island train struck the automobile she rode in at Rock Falls. The auto stalled on the track and her mother died soon after at Nora Springs hospital. Miss Bernice Blim was seriously injured.

Mason City Buena Blim John Blim Plymouth Rock Island Rock Falls Nora Springs Bernice Blim

Cascade Homecoming Planned for August Five Day Event

Cascade citizens plan a August homecoming to celebrate eighty years since the town's founding. The organizing committee reports many letters from former residents expressing intent to attend in the city.

Cascade

Blind horse falls 190 feet in Hawkeye mine accident

A blind horse in the Hawkeye mine near Knoxville stumbled into the main shaft and plunged 190 feet to the bottom. Its body was torn in two by the cross bar of the mine cage. Workmen, fearing a cave in, rushed to the surface after the crash.

Knoxville Hawkeye Here

First Victim Under New Workmen’s Compensation Act

Cedar Rapids 17 year old Lyman Westcott son of Mr and Mrs Westcott died after falling into a disinfectant vat at the National Oats plant. He is the first accident in Cedar Rapids under the new act.

Cedar Rapids Lyman Westcott Westcott National Oats

New Iowa Postmasters Named by President Wilson

President Wilson nominates Iowa postmasters including John T. Lanigan Monticello J H Baughey Nora Springs C A Sample Oakland H A Nash Perry J Brady Pyatt Tipton William H McClain Conrad and William G Gambell Sigourney for approval.

W. C. T. U. Improves City Park Facilities

The W. C. T. U. society is upgrading the city park neglected in recent years. They install swings for children add seats and make several other improvements to the park.

Greene W. C. T. U. Society

School Census Shows Gain in Sioux City

The school census reports 15 800 children of school age in Sioux City up nearly 10 percent from 1918, as the census just completed indicates.

Sioux City

Relatives See Him Drown Near Gilbertsville

Edward Gordon a farmer near Gilbertsville drowned in the Cedar river as his wife and relatives watched unable to call for help. The tragedy occurred while he was in or near the water with bystanders nearby and no one able to assist in time.

Waterloo Edward Gordon Gilbertsville Cedar River

Institute New Masonic Lodge in Terril

Dr Baldwin of Ruthven acting as deputy grand master instituted the new Masonic lodge in this city after arriving several days ago for the ceremony.

New Masonic Lodge Terril Baldwin of Ruthven Masonic Lodge

Aged Iowa Editor Dies in Fremont Nebo

Waterloo area press veteran Isaiah Van Metre aged 78 died at his son Dr. Richard Van Metre's home in Fremont Nebraska. A Civil War veteran and longtime editor he co founded the Coon Valley Tribune, now Waterloo Times Tribune, with J H Wilson.

Waterloo Isaiah van Metre Iowa Richard van Metre Fremont Neb van Metre J. H. Wilson Coon Valley

Child dies after eating firecracker in Davenport

Two year old Charles Armil, son of R T Armil, swallowed a small firecracker and died in a Davenport hospital before surgery could save him.

Davenport Charles R. T. Armil

Autoist Is Painfully Injured In Culvert Crash

Atlantic J H Simmons of the local Simmons Jobe wholesale firm narrowly escaped death when his automobile ran into a culvert, throwing him over the windshield in a frightening accident.

Atlantic J. H. Simmons Simmons & Jobe

Farmer sells Clinton township 40 acre farm in Early area

Sells Old Homestead. S. M. Farnt has sold a forty acre farm in Clinton township for 175 dollars per acre. He bought the tract thirty eight years ago for 6.50 an acre. The nearest town Early is six miles distant.

Sac City S. M. Farnt Clinton Township Early

Iowa Bank Stock Company Forms In Iowa City

Articles of incorporation filed for the Iowa Bank Stock company with $100 000 capital. Officers: President J H Rohrer Vice President J O Schulze Secretary O L Karsten. Directors include W J Freeman T Morrison J O Schulze O L Karsten J H Rohret. Rohret also holds vice presidential posts at two local transit firms. Schulze heads several electric concerns. Karsten serves as assistant cashier at Commercial Savings bank.

Iowa City Iowa Bank Stock Company J. H. Rohrer J. O. Schulze O. L. Karsten W. J. Freeman 8. T. Morrison J. H. Rohret Rohret Iowa City Electric Railway Company Mankato Traction Company Schulze Mississisgu Electric Company Karsten Commercial Savings Bank

Elks Break Ground for New Dubuque Lodge Home

Ground was broken at Seventh and Locust for the new Dubuque lodge 297 BPOE home. Grand Secretary F C Robinson chaired the building committee and dug the first spadeful as about 200 members attended. Exalted Ruler Zillig spoke followed by a invocation from Grand Chaplain John Dysart. The building, costing over 150000 dollars, will start immediately.

Dubuque Seventh Locust Streets Dubuque Lodge F. C. Robinson Zillig Robinson John Dysart

Farmer Refuses 290 Per Acre Offer for Marion County Farm

Knoxville O S Johnson near Bussey declines the record high price of 290 dollars per acre for his 75 acre Cedar Creek farm. He notes the offer exceeds six times what he paid fifteen years ago. The bid tops prior Marion county farm prices and reflects rising land values in the region.

Knoxville O. S. Johnson Bussey Marion County

Young Husband In Critical Condition After Poison Try

De Witt Hans Jensen aged 22 is in serious condition at his in laws home following a suicide attempt by taking poison. He was married about two months and authorities believe the act stemmed from a quarrel with his wife.

de Witt Hans Jensen Jensen

Farmer Electrocuted While Fighting Barn Fire

John Helm, a farmer living five miles from Hedrick, was electrocuted while trying to shut off a transformer to save his barn from a blaze. About 25,000 volts passed through his body during the attempt.

Ottumwa John Helm Hedrick Helm

Rapids Youth Drowns in Cedar River Incident

Cedar Rapids resident Harry Swan formerly of Waterloo drowns while boating near Cedar Falls. Roy A. Kurtz remains missing as search continues for body recovered in Indian Creek.

Trinity Lutheran Church Purchases Land for New Building

Sioux City reports the Trinity Lutheran church board has bought a quarter block and plans a spring erection of a stone church building and a parsonage. The project funds and construction details are not fully disclosed.

Sioux City Trinity Lutheran Church

Farmer sets wheat harvest record near Sidney

Sidney-Seymour Howard a farmer living one mile east of Sidney delivered this year's winter wheat crop at the elevator on July 4. He claimed 1100 acres with a yield of twenty three bushels per acre marking a new record in the area.

Iowa Sidney Seymour Howard

Belated July 4 Celebration Sparks Injuries

In Dubuque a belated July 4 celebration blast from a two inch cannon injured two men, John Welter aged 19 and John Kaiser aged 21, with iron splinters perforating their bodies and sending them to the hospital.

Dubuque John Welter John Kaiser

Train fall threatens life of Malvern man

Fall from a train in Council Bluffs may cost the life of Jack Stevens of Malvern. He has been unconscious since the accident.

Council Bluffs Jack Stevens Malvern

Drownings Claims Shenandoah Wilbur Pollock at Crystal Lake

Shenandoah Wilbur Pollock aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs John Pollock of College Springs, drowned while swimming in Crystal lake. The incident was reported as an accidental drowning and investigated locally.

Shenandoah Wilbur Pollock John Pollock College Springs Crystal Lake

Baby Drowns In Tank Near Beulah

An 18 month old child, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy, drowned in a water tank four miles west of Beulah. The incident occurred at home. Authorities investigated but details were limited.

Tank Beulah John Murphy Here

Local athlete dies in grain bin accident

Lyman Wescott, a well known figure in high school athletics, died from suffocation while removing fumigating jars from a grain bin at a Cedar Rapids cereal plant.

Cedar Rapids Lyman Wescott

Telegraph Operator in Civil War Dies in Marion

W S Griffith of Marion Iowa a telegraph operator during the Civil War and trusted friend and companion of President Andrew Johnson died at his Marion home. He served on Johnsons tour of the country and was noted for his early communications work.

Cedar Rapids W. S. Griffith Marion Andrew Johnson

Will Build New Church at Mount Pleasant After Fire

Mount Pleasant trustees authorize a $12 000 church edifice to replace the old church destroyed by fire in a recent meeting. The Christian church officials approve the new construction plan.

Mount Pleasant Christian Church

Spirit Lake Herald Change of Ownership Confirmed

Spirit Lake Herald owner EB Patterson sold his interests to W H Hassing previously of Carleton Minn. Patterson will not disclose his future plans.

Spirit Lake George EB. Patterson Spirit Lake Herald W. H. Hassing Carleton, Minn Patterson

Eradication of Swine Plague Reaches Dallas County Success

Government experts report no hog cholera cases in Dallas County after about a year of work. Losses exceeded 200000 last year but now a border campaign with adjoining counties shows positive results. Dr J S Koen and veterinary surgeons lead efforts with state college and state veterinary surgeon assisting.

Perry Dallas County Department of Agriculture J. S. Koen State College

Serious Automobile Crash Near Osceola Injures Five

An auto six miles west of Osceola overturned on a dirt road injuring three adults and two children. Passengers include Henry Loiler with a fractured shoulder, Mrs. Loiler with a broken leg, Dr. Loiler of Sidney with chest injuries and broken ribs. two Loiler children uninjured. The party was en route to Sidney. occupants were tended to at the scene.

Osceola Here Henry Loiler

Poultry Exhibits To Grow In Davenport Show Time

Davenport expects Davenport Iowa poultry events to expand with more than 300 birds at the Iowa State Poultry Fanciers annual show set for December 30 to January 5. The National Partridge Wyandotte club may join, with the National Buff Wyandotte club confirming a concurrent exhibit. The Tri City Fanciers association will help boost total birds to several thousand.

Davenport Iowa State Poultry Fanciers National Partridge-Wyandotte Club Buff Wyandotte Club Tri-City

Ida Grove Woman Reunites With Long Lost Wedding Ring

Ida Grove resident Mrs C A L Jensen, wife of a pioneer jeweler, rejoices as she recovers her wedding ring after twenty five years. She had persistently searched for it without success until a tenant’s daughter found it in the old home yard this week.

Ida Grove C. A. L. Jensen

Iowa Cavalry Reunion Date Change at Indianola

Des Moines reports a rescheduled reunion for the Eighth Iowa Cavalry and Eighth Iowa Infantry at Indianola on August 25 and 26. Gen BEF Winslow, colonel of the cavalry, returning from abroad, will attend.

Iowa Cavalry Des Moines Eighth Iowa Cavalry Eighth Iowa Infantry Indianola BE. F. Winslow Cavalry

Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers Elect Officers at Cedar Rapids Meet

The Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers association closed its convention naming W. A. Ball president, Sam Welch treasurer, and F. M. Nebs secretary. The 1915 convention will be held in Davenport.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association W. A. Ball Sam Welch Fort Dodge F. M. Nebs Atlantic Davenport

Beidler Family Sees Fifth Suicide Within Months

William Beidler 22 of Council Bluffs died by swallowing carbolic acid in a case described as the fifth suicide in the same family, with his mother and three sisters having died by their own hands earlier in the period.

Council Bluffs William Beidler Beidler

Band Association to Meet in Ames

Central Iowa Band association will meet on July 28 in Ames. Secretary R A Wilder of this city has arranged all details for the gathering and related events.

Band Association Boone Central Iowa Band Association Ames R. A. Wilder

Ringsted Harvest Festival Scheduled for August 6 and 7

Ringsted to host harvest festival in the city on August 6 and 7. The arrangements committee is shaping a programme and many visitors from across the state are expected.

Ringsted

Old Soldiers Reunion Held in Webster City

Webster City hosts its annual Old Soldiers Reunion on July 29 and 30 with a musical program prepared by the local committee and a speaker sought from outside the city.

Old Soldiers Webster City

Agriculture Department Estimates Crop Conditions and Yields

Washington reports the crop reporting board's July 1 estimates for winter and spring wheat, all wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye. Details include acreage shares, condition percentages, and per acre yields for 1914 and 1913, with total production forecasts for the year.

Washington Crop Reporting Board Department of Agriculture

Senate panel sides against Jones for Fed board post

The Senate Banking and Currency Committee voted 7 to 4 to report unfavorably Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for the governorship of the Federal Reserve Board. Warburg may yet appear before the committee if President Wilson requests. Ford predicts strong U.S. business gains amid antitrust concerns as warberg contemplates appearance. The Rucker bill to codify campaign contributions law passed the House 103 to 19.

Washington Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Thomas D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve Board Pomerene Hollis Shafroth and Lee Maryland Jones Hitchcock Reed Paul M. Warburg Warburg Henry Ford Detroit Wilson White House Ford United States Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Rucker House

Dr Jordan Elected President of National Education Association

At St Paul on July 11 the National Education Association adopted next year’s policies and elected Dr David Starr Jordan of Stanford University as president amid strong support for women’s rights. Oakland was chosen as next year’s meeting site and a national graduate university plan backed by federal aid was approved.

St. Paul, Minn National Education Association Association David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University Oakland Cal Edmun J. James University of Illinois

Businessmen see Wilson on trust legislation in White House

A Chicago Association of Commerce delegation met President Wilson to express West views on proposed trust laws. They urged granting the Interstate Trade Commission authority to define what is reasonable and just for business and to guide action without fear of federal prosecution.

Washington Middle West Chicago White House Chicago Association of Commerce Wilson Interstate Trade Commission

Daring Bomb Attack At Wakefield Home

A bomb was hurled into the kitchen of R. S. Stout in Wakefield Massachusetts on July 9 and exploded with force. Stout and other household members narrowly escaped injury as people in the home were awakened by the blast and thrown from their beds.

Wakefield Mass R. S. Stout Stout

One Dead and Four Injured in Auto Crash

Grand Rapids Michigan July 11 Gerald W Doan twenty four son of Alderman J G Doan was killed and four other persons were injured when an automobile in which they were riding turned turtle near here

Grand Rapids Mich Gerald W. Doan J. G. Doan

Custer War Veteran Charles Moore Dies at 74

Pittsburg Kan July 11 Charles H Moore a veteran who fought with General Custer in Indian campaigns in the Northwest died at his home He was 74 Moore missed the Battle of the Little Bighorn reflecting on his service and life in the region.

Pittsburg Kan Charles H. Moore General Custer Northwest Moore The Little Big Horn

Dominici Named Venezuelan Minister to United States

Santos A. Dominici appointed as Venezuelan minister to the United States succeeding the late Minister Rojas. He previously serves as minister to Great Britain Germany and Belgium.

Dominici Rojas Washington Santos A. Dominici Venezuela United States Senor Dominici Great Britain Germany Belgium

Woman Dead Five Hurt As Auto Skids Near Trenton

Mrs. Max Rothbart was killed and five others in a New York automobile party were injured when the car skidded near Trenton New Jersey, ran up and down an embankment and overturned.

Trenton N. J Max Rothbart New York

Bear to sail from Nome to rescue Arctic survivors

Revenue cutter Bear under Captain Robert A. Bartlett will sail from Nome within a week to Wrangell island Alaska to airlift 18 white men and four Eskimos including a woman who have been stranded since March 10 after the Karluk wreck. The Karluk sank after ice crushed it January 10 north of Herald island. Provisions and valuables were left on the ice. landings failed from Herald island.

Seattle Wash Bear Robert A. Bartlett Karluk Nome Wrangell Island Alaska Herald Island

Will of Rev W B Palmore Leaves 40000 to Lexington College

The late Rev W B Palmore editor of the Christian Advocate leaves 40000 to Central Female College in Lexington Missouri. The total estate is 100000 with the remainder going to the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Emperor William sails on the Hohenzollern for an annual Norwegian coast cruise. Paris hosts golf championship won by J D Edgar of England. Gas explosion injures many at Corrigan McKinney Iron Co plant in Cleveland. Champagne Stakes at Biburg Club goes to Lady Josephine with Wilma Stop second and Longueville third.

St. Louis W. B. Palmore Christian Advocate Central Female College Lexington Methodist Episcopal Church South Kiel Germany Emperor William Norway Paris J. D. Edgar England Cleveland Corrigan, McKinney Iron Company St. Alexis Salisburg Biburg Club Lady Josephine Wilma Stop Longueville

Ex Mayor Fred A Busse Dies in Chicago

Former Chicago mayor Fred A Busse died at his home 4852 Sheridan Road after a four and a half month illness. The immediate cause was malignant endocarditis with heart valve disease. Born March 3 1866, Busse entered politics early and served as mayor.

Chicago Fred A.busse Sheridan Road Mr. Busse

Son Born to Jan Kubelik in Berlin

The announcement reports Jan Kubelik and his wife welcome their sixth child and first son in Berlin on July 9.

Jan Kubelik Berlin

Alton Steel Company Placed in Receivership

The Alton Steel company, capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars, was placed in the hands of receivers due to inability to obtain a fair price for its products. The action was announced from Alton, Illinois, on July 11.

Alton Steel Company Alton, II

Canadian Murderer Hung in Plum Coulee

Winnipeg July 11 John Krafchenko was hanged here for the murder of H T Arnold manager Bank of Montreal at Plum Coulee Man. He died within minutes after mounting the scaffold.

Winnipeg Man John Krafchenko H. T. Arnold Bank of Montreal Plum Coulee

Bandit Band in Shanghai Area Threatens City Outskirts

Shanghai July 9 reports say the notorious brigand known as White Wolf leads about 10,000 well armed outlaws who have encamped near the city of Lianfu causing widespread panic and flight among residents.

Shanghai Lianfu

Brother Killa His Sister in Topeka Tragedy

Bert Duford fatally shot his sister Mrs. John Wilburn then killed himself on Tuesday in Topeka Kansas. Police say the act followed Duford belief that his sister was responsible for his wife and son leaving him the previous week.

Killa Topeka Kan Bert Duford John Wilburn Duford

United States Minister to Greece Resigns

George Williams, the U S minister to Greece and Montenegro, has asked Secretary Bryan to tender his resignation to the president. The move was foreshadowed when the president requested the resignation by cable while Wilson was in Philadelphia.

George Williams Bryan Wilson Washington United States Greece Montenegro Williams Philadelphia

Revolt at Blackwell's Island Prison

A second insurrection in two weeks breaks out at the New York city workhouse on Blackwell's Island. Prisoners attempt to wreck machinery and burn buildings.

Blackwell's Island New York

Blast injures many in Cleveland hospital blast

A reported gas explosion in Cleveland on July 11 injures many people and disrupts services at Alexis Hospital. Emergency crews respond as the hospital treats casualties and local authorities investigate the incident.

Britain to Fortify Coasts Against Air Invasion

London July 9 the British government announced plans to build coastal fortresses with towers and long range guns designed to attack enemy aircraft from the air.

London

Commissioner Shields Dead After Long Illness

United States Commissioner John A. Shields died at Richfield Park New York after a prolonged illness. He was seventy five years old and born in Brooklyn in 1839. He served as commissioner since 1856.

Commissioner Shields Richfield Park N. Y United States John A. Shields Brooklyn

Guadalajara Taken by Constitutionalist Forces in Mexico

Guadalajara Jalisco Mex July 11 General Alvaro Obregon led 10000 troops to seize Guadalajara from the Huerta government after a 48 hour battle. Five thousand prisoners were taken and cannon losses topped forty. Villa opposed parley with Huerta as mediators offered talks.

Guadalajara Jalisco Mex Republic of Mexico Alvaro Obregon Department of the Northwest Obregon Quarataro San Luis Potosi Blanco Tepic Zacatecas General Obregon Washington Mexico City Villa Huerta

Freddie Welsh Beats Ritchie For World Light Weight Title

London July 9 Freddie Welsh won the world light weight title after 20 rounds amid a remarkable performance Neither Welsh nor Willie Ritchie staggered the other and Welsh dominated from start to finish in the title bout.

London Freddie Welsh Willie Ritchie Freddie Ritchie

Mrs Carman Held Slayer in Hempstead Murder Case

Mrs Florence Conklin Carman was arrested at her Freeport home for the June 30 murder of Mrs Lulu D Bailey of Hempstead. She was jailed without bail for examination in Freeport as officials and onlookers described her collapse and plea of not guilty.

Freeport N. Y Florence Conklin Carman Lulu D. Bailey Hempstead Meneola Carman

Greece Buys US Battleships for Greek Navy

Washington reports the sale of the battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece closed on Wednesday. A check totaling 12,635,275.96 was delivered to Secretary Daniels confirming the transaction and funding for the Greek navy purchase.

Greece Washington United States Mississippi Idaho Daniels

Two Die as Auto Tips Over in Patchogue

Edwin Bailey a former state senator and John Brooks both of Patchogue were found dead under the hoods of Bailey s wrecked automobile on the outskirts of the village.

Patchogue L. I Edwin Bailey John Brooks Bailey

Goelets to Remarry Rumor Hits New York

Rumor says Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goelet may remarry after divorce. It is noted Mr. Goelet cannot endure living away from his children, fueling talk of a reunion in New York.

Goelets New York Robert Goelet

Logan Memorial Move Begun in Murphysboro

Citizens in Murphysboro birthplace of General Logan appeal to Governor Dunne for cooperation to erect a monument to General Logan at Murphysboro.

Logan Springfield Murphysboro General Logan Dunne

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