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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1914

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Iowa should invest in permanent roads to curb outmigration

Jas C Davis proposes $50 million for permanent roads across Iowa funded by a ten year levy. He argues highways would raise land values far beyond cost, linking county seats and boosting farm and city property values to retain residents.

Des Moines Jas. C. Davis Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Iowa Davis Pacific Coast California Wood Roads Mr. Davis

Correctionville Builds Municipal Power Plant

Correctionville now runs a municipal electric light and power plant with its water system. The town council paid Union Light and Power $17,250 for the new plant, partly funded by bonds. The water system is nearly paid for.

Correctionville Union Light and Power Company

Big Returns From Hogs In Chariton Sales

George Sefrit sold 50 Poland China hogs at an average of 109 with a top price of 250 for a sow sent to Los Angeles California. The next day H 8 Allen sold 40 Duroc Jerseys at 106.10 average, a tried sow bringing 408.

Chariton George Sefrit Poland Los Angeles Calif

Gallery Employee Shot in Shooting Gallery Accident

Marion Henderson 17 daughter of DB Henderson a sheriff candidate laid down a rifle in a Waterloo shooting gallery and accidentally discharged it. The bullet hit Fred Renville an employee in the gallery and he probably will die.

Waterloo Marion Henderson DB. B. Henderson Fred Renville

Bidders Compete for Worth County Drainage Contract

Twenty one bidders competed for the contract to furnish and lay tile for drainage district No. 11 in Worth County. The project covers forty miles of tile lines across thirty two sections and the board of supervisors spent three days canvassing the bids.

Northwood Worth County Board of Supervisors

Will Try Radium Cure for Cancer in Baltimore

Rev R H Ingram former pastor of the Christian church and noted Iowa minister has gone to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to undergo radium treatment for cancer. He will enter the hospital for experimentation with the cancer therapy.

Perry R. H. Ingram The Christian Church Here Iowa Baltimore Johns Hopkins University

Catholics Deliberate on Site for New Church at Monticello

Catholics of Monticello consider several parcels for a new church site but have not reached agreement. If no decision is made, the matter will likely be referred to the archbishop for ruling.

Monticello

Theft charge after Illinois Central bonds stolen in Dubuque arrest

Dubuque police arrest 32 year old Clem Mullen on theft charges after recovering a grip belonging to T H Reach of Shenandoah containing bonds valued at seven thousand dollars stolen from the Illinois Central station.

Dubuque Clem Mullen T. H.reach Shenandoah Illinois Central

Horses Bring Good Prices in Waukon County

Horses bring solid prices in Allamakee county with recent sales at 100 to 200 dollars, showing it pays to raise quality stock.

Waukon Allamakee County

McCaskill Case Ends With Manslaughter Sentence

Waterloo reports Judge Mullan overruled a new trial motion in the McCaskill manslaughter case. Jefferson T. McCaskill faces a sentence not to exceed eight years. The ruling closes another chapter in the state v. McCaskill proceedings.

McCaskill Waterloo Jefferson T. McCaskill Mullan

Presbyterians to Meet Waterloo Presbytery in April

A letter to Rev. Mr. Leitch of the Central Presbyterian church indicates Waterloo Presbytery will convene in late April in Nevada this city may entertain the gathering.

Nevada Waterloo Leitch Central Presbyterian Church

New Iowa Postmasters Named by President

Presidential postmasters for Iowa have been commissioned with Charles A. Durbenberger of Bedford John L. McAlpine of Belmont Samuel A. Sumner of Dallas Center Royal G. Mitchell of Manly and George W. Jones of Radcliffe among those named in the announcement.

New Iowa Nes Moines Iowa Charles A. Durrenberger Bedford John L. McAlpine Belmond Samuel A. Sumner Dallas Center Royal G. Mitchel Manly George W. Jones Radcliffe

Junction Merchant Ends Life After Long Struggle

Waukon Junction merchant F. C. Koontz reportedly hanged himself after years of personal crisis and prior injury that affected his mental state. The report notes his longstanding difficulties and the eventual fatal act.

Engineer's Slow Poison Death Shocks Sioux City

William Taylor a stationary engineer killed himself in Sioux City by slow poison planning to avoid a court decree for his wife. A note reveals he wished to die before the court could act and he spent nearly a day taking a drug his family believed was medicine as his condition worsened unnoticed.

Sioux City William Taylor Taylor

Epidemic Closes Muscatine Schools

Muscatine city board of health orders all schools closed indefinitely due to smallpox. Fewer than thirty cases reported, but precautionary measure affects about 2,500 students and aims to prevent further spread.

Muscatine City Board of Health

Churches Lead Campaign Against Sunday Movies in Oskaloosa

Local churches say movies and opera shows hurt attendance and press for Sunday closing. The Welfare league demanded council action after resolutions failed and plans to seek state aid to push the Sabbath ban.

Oskaloosa

Gale Stops Traffic in Terrific Snow Storm

More than fifteen dead and scores injured as blizzard paralyzes the Atlantic seaboard for 24 hours. Fourteen inches of snow shuts down New York City rail and street traffic. telegraph and telephone lines down. trains stranded. vessels wrecked off New England. Monetary losses expected to be enormous.

New York Atlantic Seaboard New England Congressional Limited Pennsylvania Washington Trenton New York Central Erie Central Railroad of New Jersey Delaware & Hudson Lackawanna This City Albany

Iowa Postmasters Confirmed by Senate

The senate confirmed Iowa postmaster nominations: E. F. Douglas Dysart J. W. Cannon Elma P. P. H. W. Schippman Holstein John R. Maates Odebolt Henry S. Rosecrans Osceola Jacob H. Bahne Sibley William A. Kjetchley Springville Arthur Q. Reinhart Van Horn Charles H. Lynch Waucoma.

Iowa Des Moines Senate E. F. Douglas Dysart J. W. Cannon Elma H.W. Schippman Holstein John R. Maates Odebolt Henry S. Rosecrans Oskaloosa Jacob H.bahne Sibley William A. Kjetchley Springville Arthur QO. Reinhart van Horn Charles H. Lynch Waucoma

Maxwell Church Contract Awarded For New Building

The Cumberland Presbyterian congregation at Maxwell Nevada has awarded a contract to erect a new church home costing 15 808 dollars. Construction is set to begin April 1.

Maxwell Church Nevada Cumberland Presbyterian Church Maxwell

United Motors Deal Falls Through in Nevada

Nevada Manufacturing cobalt plant sale to United Motors of Mason City and its patents is canceled. It now appears the plant and business will stay in Nevada, ending weeks of anticipation for the transfer.

United Motors Nevada United Motors Company Mason City Nevada Manufacturing Company

Paper to Start in New Sharon by T Faton Brothers

Report says Grinnell Word notes a new democratic paper to be launched in New Sharon. Proprie tors are the T Faton brothers described as practical newspaper men. N M Eaton works in the post office while his brother served as foreman at the Star office.

Grinnell New Sharon Democratic Tfaton Brothers N. M. Eaton Star

Revival in Belmond Completes Remarkable Turnout

A historic revival in Belmond concluded with about seventy five professed conversions. The meetings were led by Rev. Charles F. Barrett of Delaware Indiana.

Belmond Boone Charles F. Barrett Delaware

Guthrie Center Jury Denies Blake Retrial Request

James Blake, convicted two weeks ago of assault with intent to kill Frank Nadolsky, was denied a new trial after a hearing before Judge J H Applegate.

James Blake Guthrie Center Frank Nadolsky J. H. Applegate

Indelible Ink Tragedy Sparks Council Bluffs Lesson

Olive Spencer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elias Spencer of Missouri Valley, discouraged by an arrest, swallowed a three ounce bottle of indelible ink. Police report the incident occurred in Council Bluffs.

Council! Bluffs Olive Spencer Elias Spencer Missouri Valley

Iowa Land Prices Glidden Farm Sold at $200 Per Acre

D W Garner sold 240 acre farm east of Glidden to A F E Myers for 200 dollars an acre. Garner had bought the property in 1899 for 53 dollars per acre.

Iowa Glidden D. W. Garner A. F E. Myers Mr. Garner

Buckley Dies in Well Cave-In Near Oxford

Thomas A Buckley aged twenty six was buried twenty feet underground by a cave-in while digging a well near Oxford Rescuers dug through fourteen feet of dirt to recover the body

Thomas A. Buckley Oxford

Prison escapees tracked to Jim Gilmore farm

Logan J Crawford Roy Davis and J H Murphy who cut from jail were tracked to the Jim Gilmore farm in Pottawattamie county near Grable where they were captured.

Logan Jack Crawford Roy Davis J. H. Murphy Jim Gilmore Pottawattamie County Grable

Ames Man Held on Charge of Fraud in Nevada Case

Nevada authorities report W. T. Thomas formerly of Ames jailed on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly passed several worthless checks at Union National and Commercial banks of Ames drawn on a Boone, Iowa bank.

Nevada W. T. Thomas Ames Union National and Commercial Banks Boone

New Humboldt Wrestling Champion Visits Frank Gotch

A new wrestling champion arrives in Humboldt and visits Frank Gotch at his home. Gotch greets the competitor with a broad, pleased smile signaling a notable achievement in the local sport.

Humboldt Frank Gotch Gotch

Post's Train Sets Record in Mountain Run

C W Post rushed to Mayo hospital at Rochester Minn arrived at Williams on a special four car train and rested briefly while water was taken. The rail line shuttled 24 miles from Ashfork to Williams climbing a 3000 foot grade in 43 minutes marking a remarkable mountain run.

Williams, Ariz C. W. Post Mayo Brothers Rochester

Government to fund forestry exhibit for Chicago Exposition

Washington reports the House passed a resolution authorizing Secretary of Agriculture Houston to send a government forestry exhibit to the Chicago Exposition from April 30 to May 9 with $10,000 appropriated for the display. For the expense of making the exhibit. Boston notes Louis G Margolis of Eastern Tea & Coffee Company sentenced to 18 months in jail for concealing assets in bankruptcy. Cardinal George Kopp of Germany dies in Troppau aged seventy seven from meningitis.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Houston Chicago House of Representatives Boston Louis G. Margolis Eastern Tea & Coffee Company Breslau Germany Cardinal George Kopp Troppau Austrian Silesia

Aviator Newberry Killed in Andes Flight

George Newberry, holder of several aeroplane records in this country, was killed during a flight near the Andes in Buenos Aires. Lieut. Jiminez Lastra sustained serious injuries.

Petras Released on Bail in Aurora Murder Case

Anthony Petras, held as a suspect in the Theresa JTfellander murder in Aurora, was released on $10,000 bail by Judge Irwin at Geneva after three weeks in detention. The case remains active as investigators pursue leads.

Aurora Anthony Petras Theresa Jtfellander Irwin Geneva

Mrs Woodrow Wilson Recovers From White House Fall

Mrs Woodrow Wilson suffers a fall on the White House floor but sustains no injuries and expects to resume activity in a day or two.

Damaged Hannawa Power Dam Bursts Sections Near Potsdam

Several sections of stonework on the Hannawa Power Company dam near Potsdam were displaced by the severe cold, with portions carried away. The damage amounts to about $700,000 and endangers the structure and operations in Utica New York.

Utica N. Y Hannawa Power Company Potsdam

Grain Trust Probes Ordered by House Rules Panel

The House rules committee assured an investigation of the grain trust in Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth on Tuesday as it debated a Minnesota sponsored resolution. Chairman Henry proposed extended hearings and full examination before reporting findings and recommendations for legislation.

Chicago Minneapolis Duluth House Committee On Rules Louisian Treasury Louisiana Senate Over C. Harper California Independence Cal Michigan Ernest W. Brown Farwell Seymour C. Eslow Homer Thomas J. Dundon Ishpeming A. P. Benedict Lawrence Lloyd C. Seighner Litchfield Fred Carroll Manistique Edward S. Riley Mendon John G. Roberts Sandusky Henry Rules Committee House

John B Moore Resigns as Acting Secretary of State

John Bas set Moore, acting secretary of state, resigned with President Wilson accepting the move. President Wilson also nominated W Phillips of Igoston as third assistant secretary. Moore cited no reason, signaling dissatisfaction with Secretary Bryan and the department's management while planning to focus on codifying international laws.

Washington John Basset Moore State Department Wilson W. Phillips of Igoston Moore Bryan I3rgan New York

Carranza forms probe into Benton death in Juarez

General Carranza creates a commission to investigate the death of British subject William S. Benton after a cabinet session. Britain rejects U S responsibility and vows no force while seeking reparations. President Wilson approves British stance as tension eases. Texas defends border action.

Nogales Sonora Carranza W.S. Benton Benton Washington Great Britain Edward Grey United States William S. Benton Juarez Sir Edward House of Commons Mexico Wilson Cecil Spring-Rice Lionel Carden Austin Tex Texas Colquitt Bryan

SAY SULLIVAN OFFERED BRIBE

Col Joseph M Sullivan a South Bend politician and baseball club owner was arrested on bribery charges after allegedly giving $100 to John Kuspert chief of detectives. Seen by city hall witnesses the money aimed to dismiss “blind tiger” cases set for morning court. Sullivan jailed.

South Bend Ind Joseph M. Sullivan Edward Swanson Sullivan John Kuspert Harry Josephenson Board of Safety

Haiti Government Formal Recognition by United States

Washington March 6 The United States formally recognizes the new Haitian government after a month of fighting and the prior president’s abdication. Captain Russell of the South Carolina and Minister Madison Smith met President Oreste Zamor to confirm recognition of his republic and presidency.

Washington Haiti United States Navy Department Russell South Carolina Madison R. Smith Oreste Zamor Republic

Lamar has no evidence on rebate charges against US Steel

Washington reports that David Lamar known as the wolf of Wall Street dropped his claim that United States Steel received 75 million dollars in illegal railroad rebates. Hearings ended abruptly as Lamar admitted lacking documentary proof beyond already public material from the Stanley steel committee and the bureau of corporations. The inquiry began under a senate resolution.

Washington David Lamar The Wolf of Wall Street United States Steel Corporation Interstate Commerce Harlan Lamar Stanley Steel Committee Bureau of Corporations Senate

Stone Chosen Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations

Senator William J. Stone of Missouri was appointed chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations by unanimous vote. The resolution to create the post was offered by Senator Kern of Indiana and adopted on Monday.

William J. Stone Missouri Senate Kern Indiana

Steamer C. D. Easington Trapped in Ice Off Cape Breton

The steamer C. D. Easington long overdue at Louisburg is frozen in an ice pack and adrift off the southern coast of Cape Breton. It is out of coal water and provisions and at the mercy of ocean currents threatening its crew and any rescue options.

Louisburg C. D. Easington Cape Breton

Ohio's Sharp Favored for Russia Ambassador Post

Governor Cox told President Wilson he heartily endorsed Representative William G. Sharp of Ohio for ambassadorship to Russia. The president has practically decided to name Sharp.

Gov. Cox Ohio Wilson Washington Cox William G. Sharp Russia Sharp

Admiral Fletcher’s Family Aboard Mayflower at Vera Cruz

The Mayflower reached Vera Cruz as of March 6. Admiral Fletcher’s wife and daughters, aboard the vessel, are reported in good health and say the voyage was pleasant aside from some stormy weather.

Vera Cruz Fletcher

Two Nations Near to War as Austria and Russia Move Toward Conflict

Berlin dated March 6 reports Austria and Russia may wage war over Russia’s extensive military buildup, according to the Vienna correspondent of the National Zeitung.

Berlin Austria Russia Vienna National Zeitung

Micheison Seeks Missing Son With Reward in Denver

Amos Meeker of Oak Park Illinois arrived in Denver offering a $250 reward for finding his son Howard J Meeker who disappeared a week ago.

Denver Colo Amos Meeker Home Avenue Oak Park Ill Howard J. Meeker

Ohio Mines to Suspend for 30 to 60 Days

A Columbus coal interest states Ohio coal operators plan to suspend mines for 30 to 60 days beginning April 1. The move aims to adjust production in response to market conditions and supply considerations.

Ohio Mines Columbus Ohio Coal

Mrs Sarah Drukke Ends Life by Jump in Sanitarium

In Battle Creek Michigan on March 6 Mrs Sarah T Drukke sixty two wife of a leading manufacturer killed herself by leaping from her hospital room to the cement pavement three stories below.

Battle Creek Mich Sarah T. Drukke

Senator West's Credentials Presented

Senator Wake Smith presented the credentials of William Stanley West in the senate on Wednesday. West was appointed to Georgia to succeed the late Senator Bacon.

West Washington Wake Smith Senate William Stanley West Georgia Bacon

Widow Pleads Clemency for Train Bandit Slayer

Mrs. H. E. Montague of Los Angeles asks Governor Johnson to spare the life of Raly. Farris, the bandit who robbed a train and killed her husband, in a clemency request dated March 5.

Clemeny Los Angeles Cal Raly Farris H. E. Montague Johnson

Thirty Years for Stealing Kisses

In Los Angeles on March 6 Charles Guyton was sentenced by Judge Willis to 30 years in San Quentin for stealing ten cents and three kisses from Daisy Stagwald.

Los Angeles Cal Daisy Stagwald Charles Guyton San Quentin Penitentiary Willis

Co W Murphys Wife Hurt In Auto Crash

Three cars collided in Chicago injuring Mrs. Charles Webb Murphy wife of former president of the Chicago National League baseball club. She dislocated her left shoulder in the crash.

Co. W. Murphy Chicago Charles Webb -Murphy Chicago National League Baseball Club

Robbers' Loot Recovered in Illinois Town

Canton Illinois March 6 all of the 6400 dollars taken from the Adams Express company office at Farmington two weeks ago was found in a closet near the office by grocery clerk Keith Garling.

Canton Ill Adams Express Company Tarmington Keith Garling

Tunnel Victim's Bones Found in Mexico Northwestern Crash

In El Paso on March 5, the remains of I. J. McCutcheon an American engineer on the Mexico Northwestern passenger train burned in the Cumbre tunnel February 4 were found Monday night among the wreckage.

el Paso Tex I. J. McCutcheon Mexico Northwestern Cumbre Tunnel

Iowa Leads Nation in Livestock Value Over Texas

Figures from the state board of agriculture show Iowa tops all states with livestock value over 470 million dollars, beating Texas by about 76 million. Iowa leads in horses and swine, while Texas surpasses in beef cattle. Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas follow in ranking.

Hawkeye State Texas Iowa State Board of Agriculture Hawkeye Lone Star State Lone Star Niinois Union Missouri Nebraska Kansas

Cook Convicted in Driscoll Murder with Life Sentence Recommended

Winterset reports Ed Cook was found guilty of first degree murder in the Charles Driscoll case. A jury, after a second ballot and hours of deliberation, fixed life imprisonment as the punishment. Cook remained unmoved as the verdict was read before a crowded courtroom.

Manson Publisher George I. Long Dies After Illness

George I. Long senior editor of the Manson Journal for thirty years has died after a lingering illness. A native of Wisconsin and Cedar Falls Normal School graduate, he also served Manson as mayor for nine years and postmaster four years. His paper gained wide quotation among Iowa small newspapers.

The Manson Journal Manson George I. Long Long Iowa Wisconsin State Normal School Cedar Falls

Bankrupt Asks for Trustee in Creston Bankruptcy

Frederick A. Timble, a farmer from Council Bluffs, appeared in federal court at Creston seeking immediate appointment of a trustee. He is nearly $20,000 in debt and says he has no money to feed his cattle and hogs, fearing starvation without a trustee to manage assets.

Council Bluffs Frederick A. Timble Creston

New Postmasters Appointed in Iowa Towns

The new postmasters commissioner in Town announces appointments including Richard C. Smith at Burt Jos M Kelley at Marly John S Yarrah at Gilman Adolph Meyer at Hampton Benjamin Delaney at Marcus Daniel Fitzpatrick at Moville John H Kerr at Pleasantville Henry H Stevenson at Shellrock Fred W Bulls at Tripoli Henry J Hoeger at Waverly.

Iowa Richard C. Smith Burt Jos. M. Kelley Marly John S. Yarrah Gilman Adolph Meyer Hampton Benjamin Delaney Marcus Daniel Fitzpatrick Moville John H. Kerr Pleasantville Henry H. Stevenson Shellrock Fred W. Bulls Tripoli Henry J. Hoeger Waverly

Bahne Named Postmaster Reflects Career Move

J H Bahne editor of the Tribune in Sibley has been appointed postmaster. He formerly worked with George D Perkins on the Sioux City Journal and once served as a compositor at a Carson City paper where Mark Twain was city editor.

Sibley J. H. Bahne The Tribune Bahne George D. Perkins Sioux City Journal Carson City Nev Mark Twain

Pioneer Resident Nathan Bennett Dead at 95

Nevada obituary notes Nathan Bennett of Maxwell died at his home aged 95. He was one of the county's oldest men and had long residence in Maxwell.

Nevada Nathan Bennett Maxwell

Paper Ownership Changes in LeMars and Independence

In LeMars J C Peterson buys F S Townsend interests in the Globe-Post plant. The deal follows the purchase of the paper from W F Miller in December. Miller has also just bought the Independence Conservative.

LeMars J. C. Peterson F. S. Townsend Globe-Post W. F. Miller Mgr. Miller Independence Conservative

Forest City-Joseph 7 Anderson Announces Run for Winnebago Rep

Anderson, a Thompson area farmer, declared his candidacy for representative from Winnebago County on the Republican ticket. He seeks the Lower House seat in a local election setting.

Forest City Joseph Anderson Thompson Winnebago County

Craig mayor F J Drilling announces Plymouth county bid

LeMars Craig mayor F J Drilling, a local merchant and well known figure, announces candidacy for state representative from Plymouth county. He seeks election to the legislature.

LeMars F. J. Drilling Craig Plymouth County

Kidnapping Charged in Cedar County Case

Sheriff Brady Pratt of Cedar County arrives to take charge of Mrs. Joseph Fiedler wanted on a kidnapping charge involving a 13 year old colored girl from Tipton.

Mount Pleasant Brady Pratt Cedar County Joseph Fiedler Tipton

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