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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
6
A column assortment notes aviation gains a $940,000 windfall from last year, plus curio items on spring mood in baseball crowds, a royal gown line, a taxi playwright, and civic quirks. It riffs on warships, streetcars, and everyday fixes with light satire and local flavor.
Last year fire losses in the United States and Canada amounted to 234 million 470 thousand 650 dollars. The figure prompts questions about preservation of natural wealth and waste.
In a curious incident the state targets a parlor match rather than romance. The scene centers on the ignition of phosphorus and hints at social or moral concerns tied to Cupid’s spark.
An Ohio couple say they have lived together for sixty years without quarreling, and we infer therefrom that she has always worn dresses that she could hook herself.
A western railroad plans to issue an order forbidding holders of passes from occupying seats on crowded trains. The deadhead has no rights that anyone is bound to respect.
A humorous reflection on court rulings about whether a hen is a bird and a proposal to declare any creature with a wishbone a bird. The piece cites a Plymouth Massachusetts incident where a power house mouse caused a blackout and died as a result, noting the city’s darkness.
The king of Italy receives a busy signal by telephone and people criticize the operator, a scene noted as falling into a familiar pattern of hurried reactions against a lone worker in a busy office.
A New Yorker is accused of stealing crepe from doorways while funeral ceremonies are underway, described as a meaner form of theft than any previously known. The incident underscores a notorious act amid grieving processions.
A number of society women in Lon don have been caught shoplifting in an American department store. It is suggested their loyalty to British institutions influenced their choice of store for the alleged thefts.
In New York a proposal aims to remedy the evils of divorce by addressing the evils of marriage. A cynic may wonder if marriages themselves would be abolished to end divorces.
A Paris municipal councilor introduces a plan to tax all cats in the city facing public opposition. Many cat owning women threaten to take action if the measure moves forward.
A New York woman asserts that women deserve equal rights to smoke swear chew tobacco and eat onions. She endorses full freedom on these activities and rejects ongoing debate. The stance reflects early advocacy for gender equality in personal choices.
Des Moines February 25 The Iowa state agricultural college professor W J Kennedy was found not guilty after a full three session hearing. The state board of education ruled the accusations of false entering of cattle in livestock shows and coaching of judging teams were not sustained and ordered preservation of testimony transcripts.
John G Bowman an Iowa native and secretary of the Carnegie Foundation Fund in New York has been elected president of the State University of Iowa. A 89 graduate, he has worked in Chicago and Columbia, and now holds the Carnegie post. Bowman, born in Davenport, is 35 and expected to accept the offer.
Newton Iowa February 25 Miss Matilda Hermesmeier 45 a wealthy private resident north of Baxter was found dead in a pool of blood at her home by nephew Herman Klaumberg. Signs of a struggle indicate foul play and a large cash stash at the house may have motivated the crime. Authorities say she likely died two days earlier from a deep head wound and she had long owned 160 acres of farm land in the county.
Will Bohnhoff a 35 year old German farm hand shot himself in a barn after watching his employer’s daughter wed another man. He had declared his love in vain and drank whisky before taking his life. the wedding occurred Wednesday night and the body was found recently.
Des Moines reports the senatorial tally remains unchanged on the eve of a weeklong recess with the same party split and no decisive majority as voting continues.
Creston water works stockholders have handed over their interest in the plant to the bondholders, the Boston Trust company, to avoid foreclosure.
L L Hoyt 40 of Manchester Iowa dies at Practitioners hospital after a beating in front of the Log Cabin saloon at 267 Clark street Chicago The assault occurred February 25 and left Hoyt dying from injuries sustained during the incident.
John Frick a Yorktown Iowa farmer was killed almost instantly in Hamburg railroad yards while en route to South Dakota with a load of household goods after selling his farm.
Mr Fort Dodge Iowa February 25 Miss Mary Arnold daughter of Christopher Arnold a northern Iowa pioneer was suddenly stricken with paralysis. Miss Arnold considered one of the wealthiest women in the city.
Prominent physicians educators and public officials gathered at the Congress hotel for a two day American Medical Association conference on vital medical issues. Dr Arthur Dean Bevan opened sessions and Dr N P Colwell spoke on Recent Progress and Needs of Medical Education with detailed discussion. State license topics were reviewed by Missouri New Jersey and Indiana boards.
In Los Angeles at Westland Park on February 28, about 35 thousand former Iowans gathered for the annual picnic. Secretary Parsons of the Iowa Society of Southern California estimated the turnout as the biggest yet, with trains, trolleys, and hundreds arriving by car. Dr. Edward Henderson presided, speakers included J. D. Donnell and W. L. Eaton, and Bertha Hollister sang readings. Mayor Alexander, returning to the area after years away, received a hearty welcome.
About 2500 retail hardware dealers manufacturers jobbers and traveling men gathered in Memorial hall Cincinnati February 28 for the Ohio Hardware association convention. President Bernard C Bates Alliance chaired praising the large turnout as sessions run through Thursday with a notable exhibit in the pavilion and several social events on the agenda.
The Illinois hardware dealers, gathering for their annual convention in Gary, visit the Gary Til steel plants after touring Chicago. Grant W. Porter of Chicago will preside. President McNamara and Secretary Cory attend from the national association as the Coliseum exhibit opens with several novel features.
In under an hour the senate adopted the Sutherland amendment to the direct election resolution and set next Tuesday for voting on the measure. The Lorimer seat remains unfinished business. The Canadian reciprocity bill was reported from the finance committee.
Ottumwa Iowa February 25 Frank Hardy of Blakesburg has been appointed by U S Marshal Frank B Clark to the deputyship of the southern district of Iowa Hardy succeeds A D Dunlap of Keokuk who resigned
Mason City February 25. J Dunn 68 a bookkeeper for the Brick and Tile company has not been seen since February 6. Friends fear foul play and urge quick search.
The annual Fifth district Knights of Pythias convention for the grand domain of Iowa met in Manchester on February 23. Delegations traveled from Dubuque Independence Oelwein and other communities to attend the event.
Davenport Iowa February 25 pioneer merchant J P Van Patten 77 president of Van Patten grocery firm and vice president of First National Bank collapsed and died at his residence from heart failure.
John Frick of Dakota is killed in Hamburg Iowa as a carload of household goods is hauled through town. The coroner's inquiry is convened to determine cause and exact circumstances.
Nevada farmer O L Tesdahl near Huxsey reports seven of his valuable horses dead, believed poisoned by silage they were fed. The incident occurred Feb 28 and authorities investigate possible foul play or contamination.
Senator William Lorimer, before a large audience, denied buying votes to win his Illinois senate seat. He claimed Democratic support came from lifelong friendship formed over his lakes to the gulf deep waterway plan and argued no bribery or corruption occurred. He asserted Governor Deneen did not try to dictate legislative outcomes.
Rt. Rev. Thomas Heslin, fifth bishop of the Natchez diocese, died at the Episcopal residence from heart trouble and general paralysis with pneumonia complications. The funeral plans were not announced.
Des Moines house votes 54 to 48 to kill the joint resolution for a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. The decision ends efforts in Iowa this session.
Des Moines Iowa Governor Carroll vetoed the Oregon primary plan bill after both houses approved it. In a veto message read to the joint assembly he called the measure an improper evasion of the U S constitution and said it would abrogate the provision that legislatures elect United States senators.
Rep Underwood Alabama the new Ways and Means chair says Democrats will press to revise the Payne Aldrich tariff schedules if Congress convenes again. He rejects reports that they would delay work. they plan to pass tariff bills reducing schedules after an extra session if needed. Farmers protest Canadian reciprocity before Senate Finance hearing with N J Bachelder leading a broad Grange turnout.
The naval appropriation bill cleared the House as advocates urged increasing to one battleship instead of two, a motion to recommit defeated 167 to 132. Navy plans announce spring and summer Atlantic torpedo fleet practice with the first and third submarine divisions conducting Chesapeake Bay exercises from March to May, ships departing Norfolk for Solomon's Island on March 1.
In Savannah Georgia United States district court the famous Greene and Gaynor conspiracy case was closed. Marion Erwin United States attorney asked that the indictment against M A Connolly secretary to Oberlin M Carter and charged with Greene and Gaynor be nol pressed. Judge Emery Speer approved. Connolly living in New York.
Dr. Charles F. Aked pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York, member John D. Rockefeller, was formally called Thursday to the pastorate of the First Congregational Church in this city Frisco.
Paris reports General Brun minister of war in Premier Briand's cabinet collapsed at the ministry while suffering a paralytic stroke and died Thursday.
In West Liberty, Pennsylvania an automobile party of six went over a 25 foot embankment on Wednesday. Two women Mamie Gregory 22 and Annie McDonald 28 were dangerously injured.
New York reports the death of Mrs. Granville Alden Ellis, famed in literary circles by the pen name Max Eliot. The private London dispatch announced her passing, highlighting her contributions to literature.
In the Albany assembly chamber a three hour hearing on woman suffrage bills drew a women majority audience and a mix of speakers. Critics like Miss Margaret Doane Gardiner argued suffragists lack dignity while Mrs. Minnie Reynolds of Colorado urged enfranchisement without family disruption. Reverend Anna Howard Shaw linked taxation on eastern women to western irrigation funding.
President Taft transmitted to the senate a proposed new treaty with Japan. The document omits United States immigration restrictions on Japanese, leaving the issue to Japan to enforce at home ports. The treaty is confidential pending ratification, and the exact text is not available.
In the commons the government faced many questions on the United States Canada reciprocity pact. Ministers offered colorless replies, avoiding controversy raised by unionist hecklers. Premier Asquith defended Ambassador Bryce, stating he protected British trade interests and watched over special interests.
The U S Supreme Court interprets the Hepburn rate law of 1906 to allow only money as payment for interstate rail transportation and bans passes and advertising payments. The ruling covers contracts between the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway and various publishers and upholds the federal circuit court decision in Illinois. Inter state railroads cannot issue passes for interstate travel even if contracts existed before the law.
Six hundred miners employed by the Illinois Third Vein Coal company at Ladd struck on Wednesday after the plant boss Brown used discourteous language to the miners' committee during a session settling a labor grievance.
Ottawa declares sentiment that the proposed reciprocity agreement with the United States shall not lead to annexation. The move frames official Canada policy amid wartime diplomacy.
A statement from financial circles says Charles D. Norton private secretary to President Taft will be named vice president of the First National Bank of New York soon after March 4.
A donor in Baltimore quietly gives Johns Hopkins University fifteen thousand dollars with the contributor’s name kept confidential. The gift was announced on Tuesday and contributes to the university’s funds.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled unanimously against current rail rate increases in eastern and western cases. It found railroads were prosperous when arguing for higher first class rates and ordered reductions in second class rates. The report notes rising operating income and calls for carriers to withdraw proposed tariffs or face maintenance of present rates for two years.
In Washington the House erupted as Mondell and Wickersham exchanged insults over Mondell’s Alaska coal lands leasing bill. Wickersham challenged Mondell, Foster restrained him, and Poindexter intervened as the mace rang out. Both apologized. the bill was defeated.
Chicago lightweight Packey McFarland and Briton Owen Moran agreed to a 135 pound weigh in at five o clock on March 14. They will clash that night at the Fairmont Athletic Club in New York.
New York reports the marriage of Jay Gould and Miss Annie Douglas Graham will be held April 29 at St. Thomas' church. The announcement appeared Thursday.
Des Moines Iowa Moore anti treating bill passed the house 67 to 9 forbidding treating in saloons and providing penalties for bartenders who permit it.
The former United States gunboat Siren arrived at Puerto Cortez Honduras on Wednesday flying the Nicaraguan flag amid concerns over its recent movements in Central America.
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