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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
5
A Norwegian collier rammed the Empress of Ireland on the St Lawrence River just before dawn. More than a thousand people perished as the freight ship struck at speed, leaving many passengers to drown in their berths. Analysts question the balance between commerce and human life.
Q L Johnson, an elderly Maquoketa veteran, loses a bid for postmaster after the postmaster general from Texas rejects Civil War veteran preferences. Johnson had GOP support but aged 65 blocked the appointment despite the law. He withdraws his application and tariffs the Texas cabinet member.
Spectators witnessed a record 500 mile automobile race at Indianapolis as the winner completed the distance in 6 hours 3 minutes 45 seconds at an average speed of 82.47 mph. The event was marked by accidents and injuries among drivers and spectators, but the crowd celebrated the record under dramatic, dangerous conditions.
The piece compares fire losses per capita with England's York rates and cites earlier analysis showing U S premiums are about four times higher for similar property. It argues shingles and non fireproof building materials keep losses down and rates lower, noting Cedar Rapids Republican's Monticello edition carried Ireland disaster news a day early.
Recalling last Monday's events, the piece argues the compulsory primary law remains an expensive and ineffective attempt to achieve its goals, unable to deliver the desired results.
The Cedar Rapids Republican says the Chicago Tribune has gone "crazy for war" illustrating how far the nation has drifted from sound moorings due to sensational wartime coverage.
Miss Kate Shivers aged 20 died in an automobile crash in Marion county Tuesday afternoon. Her father drove the car in a farm investigation procession of about twenty vehicles. he and four others were injured, with the father suffering broken arms. The driver notes the speed and risk of cars turning corners at high velocity and warns against speed mania and lack of prudence. The Shivers car reportedly struck a tree, ending the tragedy.
Independence Bulletin Journal reports Senator Penrose won a large renomination in Pennsylvania as Taft received 253000 votes while about 700000 Republicans enrolled for the primary. The piece notes broad support among his own party and cites improved business conditions and a desire to end political experimentation amid widespread unemployment concerns.
In a contest heavy with late inning slugging Cornell defeated Ames 5 to 4 on Friday. Byerly pitched superbly, especially in key moments. Marston led Cornell with a triple and a double while Edward added a two-base hit.
The Omaha World Herald notes doubts about President Roosevelt being spared from duties to attend his son's wedding in Madrid, highlighting the tension between public obligations and personal events.
Judge Clarence Nichols of Vinton resigns on May 31. J W Willett of Toledo is appointed to fill the vacancy. The report lists community changes, deaths, marriages, and local notices across Cedar, Jackson, and surrounding areas.
Cummins defeated Savage and Connolly defeated Meredith for senator. Clarke led governor race with 641 votes. Orr defeated Hogan for sheriff by 94 votes amid low turnout. Dems and GOP with mixed county results. Precincts listed with majorities. delegates to county conventions named. limited progressive votes cast in the county.
Why not compel a shyster lawyer to hire another shyster to defend him when he gets into trouble. The remark questions legal ethics in a pointedly ironic way.
Estate of Thomas Finn motion for continuance sustained. Final report and discharge of executor for Peter Meyer. Will admitted to probate for Christ Quandt. Dick Carstens appointed administrator with the will annexed. bond 4000. Other estates—Rose, Sugar Sampica discharged. Jacob Kula order. guardianships for John O Wood. Inke Mohimnan unsound mind. Maggie Heath authorized to purchase bonds. Appointments of John Poppe and H H Soper as administrators with bonds. Estate of James Pool. Nancy Wills guardianship. sale and deed to John Rickels approved. Trials: Roth & Co. v Flaherty & Glick. Grim vs Donnelly. Conley vs Curley et al. Bailey executor vs Buckner et al. verdicts issued.
A short moral meditation argues that Christian religion fails not by doctrine but by possessors who do not let it transform them. The piece urges believers to let faith truly possess their lives and temper toward neighbors.
Wollner lost control of his delivery car around the city park race track this afternoon. The vehicle turned over breaking the rack it carried. Wollner and passenger Wilbur Adamson suffered a shake up and minor bruises.
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