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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
6
A miscellany of quirky notes about a Utah discovery of a 175 foot diplodocus, a New York theft of opera scores, naval bunting plans, and cultural musings. Also mentions Boston mayor singing in public and a joke about a sense of humor among German literati. Includes a Chicago marriage notice and a jab at proofreaders.
Vienna shows rapid population growth surpassing Berlin, reaching 2,004,291 residents as the historic city preserves its reputation in waltz music and culture.
A view expresses that China will end the pigtail rule and establish a constitution and a parliament while some advocate a modernized Chinese leadership, signaling political change.
A 58 story building is planned in New York as a striking example of urban ambition. The project reflects a trend of wanting to stretch city horizons and move away from crowded streets.
A Budapest belle claims American men are flirts and attributes the trait to American women’s beauty. She says the men cannot help themselves, framing the behavior as easily explained.
Last year US and Canada fire losses totaled 2344706650 dollars. Europe suffered losses equal to one sixth of that amount. The leak is presented as a strong indictment of American waste.
The passage notes that many buyers judge champagne or its imitations primarily by price rather than purity or origin, suggesting price is the dominant factor in purchase decisions.
A theatergoer in Hamilton Ontario was struck in the forehead by a sword thrust that flew over the footlights. The incident prompted calls that the patron be given his money back as fair compensation.
A local incident reports snowballs employed to extinguish a fire in Pennsylvania. The account notes playful, cautionary sentiment about weather occurrences and the unexpected benefits of snow in emergencies.
The piece claims Russian students are harsher on the football field than their American peers. It asserts that to earn a college emblem a student must kill a police officer.
Six London policemen were held at bay for five hours by a bulldog. The officers feared possible intervention by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The incident prompted wry remarks about a dachshund triggering a German war scare.
Wealthy Americans gave away 163 197 125 dollars publicly in a year, likely not even half of the charity sector's total in the country, highlighting the scale of private philanthropy and its impact on national welfare.
A Connecticut girl angrily tossed candy given as a birthday gift into a furnace after discovering a $100 diamond ring among it. She has repeated the act, highlighting a volatile temperament noted in New England lore.
A Chicago woman asserts she can contact the dead through a special phone line but warns that attempting to use it will likely result in a busy signal.
New York cites a sensational case of curing crime by surgery and notes Europe’s long history of head amputation as a remedy. The piece stresses that any method hinges on capturing the criminal first and foremost.
Governor B F Carroll praised a compact data slip on Iowa alluded to as Iowa Statisties. The banquet for Des Moines publishers highlighted Iowa figures on climate soil value farm products and wealth with notable values for corn oats dairy and cereals and other agricultural outputs.
Waterloo report states Lew I. Sturgis ex postmaster of Oelwein died of pneumonia following a failed morphine and carnotic acid attempt. He had been found $1 604 short in postal accounts a year earlier and was fined that amount in federal court, later paid by friends.
Thomas Madigan a Civil War veteran was found kneeling in prayer beside his bed in Malvern. He lived alone without relatives and owned his home with about $200 in his purse and additional funds in a local bank. He was well to do.
The Southwest Iowa Teachers association will hold meetings from March 20 to April 1 in Red Oak. The event was postponed last fall due to the upcoming state gathering. Superintendent W F Cramer, executive committee chair, is drafting the program.
Cedar Rapids pallbearers report prominent local architect Fred G Brown died of pneumonia after a week long illness. He belonged to the Masons Elks and Knights of Pythias. The remains were sent to Champaign Illinois for interment.
Large crowds attended the slander suit of Rev. Joseph Balcar of Cedar Rapids against George C Chadima. Balcar seeks 10000 dollars over alleged infamous reports about his morals circulated by Chadima.
The West Liberty farmers' short course opened Monday with 400 men enrolled in the men’s department and 6 in the domestic science department.
Charles City banker J. G. Cutler of Nora Springs, Floyd county supervisor and bank president, and a director of the First National bank, was found dead in a seat at the Milwaukee station in Charles City.
Mrs L S Larson is in serious condition after swallowing a mouthful of pins while pinning lace curtains in Cedar Falls. Doctors race to remove the pins and assess potential complications from the ingestion.
Prof P G Holden of Ames Agricultural College urges seed corn tests by March 20 to boost yields from 24 to 44 bushels per acre. He notes many farmers already saved best ears, recommends testing each ear, and warns against importing distant seed. Local producers should contact Holden for guidance.
Funeral held for J. P. Hart born 1821 Boone county Kentucky veteran of the Mexican War who later journeyed to California gold fields. He settled in Plymouth County Iowa then Crawford County near Danbury. Survived by wife and five children.
Iowa Falls resident Harry Chassel is titled to the honorable prefix for services in Wyoming's legislature. He moved to Wyoming years ago and played a leading role in its development. Last fall he was elected to the lower house and was offered speaker, which he declined to serve his district better on the floor.
Edward Thompson, noted pure food dairyman, takes over the 470acre Dolliver Farm of Senator Dolliver and renames it King Wood Farm. The senator wished to see friends drawn to one of the most sanitary dairies in the country before his death.
The Des Moines river rise brings relief to Humboldt officials who have run the electric light plant by steam all winter. With adequate water pressure now available, the town resumes water power, leaving only a Rutland flour mill using other power along the Des Moines corridor.
Plans of automobile owners and commercial clubs at Sac City and nearby towns aim to create a desirable branch route of the Blawkeye highway from Fort Dodge to Sioux City. If realized, river to river traffic would mostly use this section rather than the regularly selected northern Hawkeye highway route.
Colfax city council passed an ordinance for paving grading and curbing main business streets. Work to begin as soon as practicable.
Grace Tippett of Rockford won first prize of 15 dollars in the short course spelling contest. Dorris Barclay of Nora Springs took second with 10 dollars and Merit Harris of Mason City earned third prize of 5 dollars.
Conductor J B Crabtree of the Chicago Great Western was badly hurt when he slipped on an icy car step and fell under his moving train. He escaped death but lost the toes of one foot in the incident near Ft. Dodge.
The Bell company confirms the purchase of local Mississippi Valley telephone interests. Merging the two central exchanges will begin immediately.
Miss Alice Dickson met her father John W. Dickson after fifteen years of no contact. The reunion occurred in Fort Dodge as the daughter finally laid eyes on her missing parent.
Washington dispatch reports a Democratic filibuster blocked the experimental parcels post plan. A point of order led by Senator Bailey eliminated the parcels post amendment from the post office bill. Four major appropriation bills were then passed totaling about 162 million dollars, with Sulloway pension bill sidelined by a Lodge point of order. March 20 is tentatively set for an extra session.
President Taft named William H. Lewis of Boston a negro to be assistant attorney general in the justice department. He becomes the first black to hold a top role in the department, succeeding John G. Thompson who resigned to return to private practice in Danville Illinois.
Prof. Jakob Hein rich Vanuet Hoff a Berlin University chemistry professor and Nobel laureate died Thursday in Berlin Germany. He won the 1901 Nobel Prize in chemistry for notable research and was awarded $40 000.
The Farmers' State Bank of Matthews Indiana was robbed Thursday. The safe was blown and an estimated sum between $8,000 and $5,000 was taken. Police investigated as witnesses described the incident.
President Taft sent to the senate the name of Representative Henry S. Boutell of Illinois for the post of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Portugal to succeed Henry T. Gage.
Washington senate foreign relations committee on Wednesday ordered a favorable report on the treaty with Honduras to settle that republics financial troubles.
The special House committee reports that Jake L. Hannon made improper proposals to Senator Gore around May 6 1910 and to Representative Creager around June 16 1910 regarding J. W. McMurray Indian contracts. It exonerates McMurray from direct authority but finds he used undue influence by shifting a $25 000 contingent contract interest to D C McCurtain to gain support from Chief Green McCurtain and son.
Chicago faced a violent primary as Carter Harrison and Charles Merriam won the Democratic and Republican nominations for mayor for the April 4 election. The clash left one dead, several wounded, and riots reported citywide amid the bitter contest between parties. Arthur Quinn, deputy sheriff, allegedly killed Richard Clark while in custody of an officer.
Joseph G. Robin known as a young sly financier pleads guilty to larceny charges involving $27,000 stolen from Washington Savings Bank where he formerly served as president. Abandoning insanity defense, he seeks leniency from the court.
Dr J W Sherrman held for murder of his brother in law Thomas Norman wed in jail on Thursday to Cleo D Lucas of Hast Chattanooga Miss Lucas met Sherman just before the Norman killing
Paul Orchard aged twenty two son of Captain John M Orchard of the cruiser West Virginia committed death by his own action Thursday by drinking cyanide of potassium in San Francisco.
Ian Rud Brandenburg twenty one killed his stepfather Claus Muenter after his mother said Muenter abused her. Brandenburg and his mother then went to the police station and turned themselves in.
Washington report notes the New Mexico constitution was approved unanimously by the House Committee on Territories on Tuesday. The decision advances the state’s path toward formal establishment and potential statehood recognition.
Rome reports Baron Paterno a cavalry lieutenant shot and killed Princess Clara Trigona lady in waiting to Queen Helena at the Hotel Rebecchino the couple’s trysting place. He then attempted suicide but failed. The prince Trigona had sought legal separation over the affair.
Washington reports February closed with a $58,000 surplus on all accounts, reversing January’s $3,000,000 deficit. The year’s deficit remains about $21,000,000 with a general fund at $85,000,000 and working balance near $28,000,000. Panama bond legislation could enable replenishing cash for canal expenditures.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in the J. E. Farnsworth case from Dallas rules the referendum in city charters unconstitutional. All judges concur. Judge Davidson says the initiative may be constitutional as a petition right but not as a referendum. Legislation cannot be referred to the people for enactment by vote.
Desperate starving refugees rove famine struck China causing banditry and terror reports from Kunshan near Shanghai. A Chinese village retaliated after raids looting stoves and killings, with more than 500 refugees said to have been surrounded and burned in a compound.
Olympia Washington women who won suffrage scored another political victory. The Senate passed the Tommy Burns prize fight bill by a 22 to 19 vote, effectively legalizing prize fighting.
San Francisco report states John Arthur Johnson, world boxing champion, fined 100 dollars by Acting Police Judge Conlan for unlawful speeding. Johnsonson will appeal to a higher court.
James C. Napier of Tennessee, a Black man, was named by President Taft to be register of the treasury in Washington. The appointment marks a historic federal posting for a Black official.
Edward Loos aged fifty was shot and killed in Rockdale Indiana during a family quarrel. Clem Hollowell, brother in law of the deceased, admitted firing the shot that killed Loos. The incident occurred near the Ohio Indiana state line.
The Minnesota House on Wednesday passed a bill providing for the abolition of capital punishment in the state. The measure advances for further action and faces expected scrutiny in the Senate.
Senator Lorimer of Illinois was vindicated by a 46 to 40 vote defeating a Beveridge resolution that he was not duly elected. The debate featured pro and con speeches by numerous senators and extensive lobbying and letters to support or oppose him.
New York plans restrict future skyscraper heights to fourteen stories or 174 feet under congestion recommendations. The report by the New York City Commission on congestion of population outlines drastic building operation limits if enacted into law.
A federal grand jury in New York began an investigation into meat packers on Wednesday. It targets the same companies and individuals indicted in New Jersey about a year earlier, who were not brought to trial.
James B Speed a leading Louisville citizen was reported Wednesday to be critically ill at his home due to a complication of diseases. The illness places Speed among the city's wealthiest residents and follows days of speculation about his health.
Colonel Poliakoff administrator of the commissary department in this military district was Tuesday sentenced to five years in prison for systematically demanding and receiving bribes from contractors.
The Kansas senate advanced a pension measure by a 24 to 9 vote. It grants pensions to public school teachers with at least 30 years of service.
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