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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

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Miners urged to keep working despite strike call

Des Moines report shows District 13 head W H Rodgers urging Iowa miners to resume work April 1 to avoid wage losses. He favors a referendum on the wage issue after board conclusions, notes defense fund, and calls for a legal department and better living conditions. John Gay cites 16,069 members. February 15 funds total 137,876.41 with several year disbursements including death benefits and copper strike donation.

Des Moines W. H W. Rodgers United Mine Workers of America Rodgers Iowa John Gay The International Calumet Mich

Dancing Was the Issue in Knoxville School Election

Knoxville voters yesterday rejected bonds of 125000 for a new high school building. Dr. A F Keeton and banker B E Jordan led the ticket promising to cut society balls and other activities for teachers and students, but they were beaten.

Knoxville A. F. Keeton BE. R. Jordan

Child Swallows Screw Prompting Hospital X Ray

Clarke Van Meter 18 months old, grandson of Governor Clarke, was brought to Methodist hospital in Des Moines for X ray after swallowing an inch and a half screw. Parents are Wilbur and Mrs. Van Meter of Adel Iowa. Mrs Van Meter is Governor Clarke’s daughter.

Des Moines Clarke van Meter Clarke Methodist Hospital Wilbur van Meter Adel van Meter

Oil Trust to Place Tanks near Logan

The Standard Oil company buys land near Logan to install tanks for kerosene gasoline and lubricating oil. The site on the Lincoln highway will make Logan a distributing point supplying Reeders Mills Woodbine and Magnolia.

Railway Fireman Injured in Milwaukee Yard Accident

North McGregor C. O. Arendt, a locomotive fireman, was injured in Milwaukee yards. His engine started unexpectedly while at the coal chutes, causing him to slip and be thrown under the engine. One leg was cut off and the other badly damaged, possibly requiring amputation.

North McGregor C. O. Arendt Milwaukee Yards

Waterloo Cattle Congress Stock Dividends Declared

Dividends on Waterloo Cattle Congress stock were declared and paid at Elkshall during a stockholders banquet. The stock was subscribed to fund a major forthcoming state show rather than to profit individuals.

Waterloo Waterloo Cattle Congress Elkshall

College Girl Takes Poison at Simpson College

Miss Gladys Ward a 22 year old music student at Simpson College attempted suicide by drinking poison. She is in serious condition and recovery is regarded as hopeless. She is daughter of Rev. Mr Ward of Sidney Iowa.

Indianola Gladys Ward Simpson College Mr.Ward Sidney Iowa

Cooperative stores planned in Tri-City area

Davenport Rock Island and Moline will host a cooperative store network under the Tri-City Federation of Labor. Capital stock will be sold to union men and unions will run the stores.

Plan Cooperative Stores Davenport Rock Island Moline Tri-City Federation of Labor

New Engine to Modernize Fort Madison Prison Power

The light and power plant at Fort Madison prison will get a new Corliss engine and 125 watt generator replacing the old small engine. The upgrade costs about $4,000 and aims to improve efficiency and reliability of prison utilities.

Fort Madison

Boy Thief Is Caught After Attempt on Box Factory

George Craft a 16 year old youth was captured by police while trying to break into the Muscatine Box factory office. A search of his effects tied him to a recent string of petty burglaries in the area.

Muscatine George Craft South

Cedar Rapids Bridge Contract Awarded to Wheeler Co

John Wheeler Construction won the contract to build a new concrete bridge over the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids. The company’s bid was 94572 dollars.

Rapids Cedar Rapids John Wheeler Construction Company Cedar River

Neighbors Find Man Dead in Batavia Home

Louis Droz who lived alone in Batavia was found dead inside his residence after three weeks missing. The town marshal forced entry and authorities say death occurred about two weeks prior.

Ottumwa Louis Droz Batavia

Ames Defeats Boone In Low-Scoring High School Basketball

Ames High School defeated Boone High 27 to 20 at home after a prior loss to Sioux City. The game featured a strong Ames defensive effort and a decisive second half to secure the win.

Ames Boone Sioux City Boone High Five

Scientific Dairying Pays for Benson Cow Testing Group

Cedar Falls area farmers in the Benson Cow Testing association boost profits by weighing and testing milk from each cow and culling underperformers. The ten top cows yield $177.90 to $221.10 gross per cow annually, with butter production per cow ranging from 449 to 737 pounds.

Cedar Falls Benson Cow Testing Association

Bad Boy Sent to Eldora After Elevator Extortion Plot

Boone Ed Castle of Madrid a 17 year old amateur blackhander and two accomplices refused to name. he was taken by Deputy Sheriff Han num to Eldora and placed in the industrial school. Castle wrote to Carl Lundahl elevator manager at Madrid demanding $100 be hidden in the elevator. Lundahl complied but informed city marshal Ole Delson, who then arrested the youth.

Boone Ed Castle Madrid Hannum Eldora Carl Lundahl Lundahl Ole Delson

Waterloo papers merge in historic consolidation

The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Daily Reporter unite under the Courier office led by the W. H. Hartman company. The Courier began in 1858 and the Reporter in 1868, with former editor Matt Parrott noted for his prior role as lieutenant governor. A Pocahontas county widow Mary C. Markin marries her stepson W. W. Markin, widower of B. F. Markin.

Waterloo Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Daily Reporter Courier W. H. Hartman The Reporter Matt Parrott Pocahontas Mary C. Markin Pocahontas County W. W. Markin B. F. Markin Rolfe

Ousted Iowa Justice Herring in Wobbly Chair Case

John Herring, justice of the peace in Iowa City, was removed from office by a jury after five hours of deliberation. Judge Howell instructed that removal was possible even without visible intoxication if testimony showed incapacity to perform duties.

Iowa City John Herring Howell Herring

Cattle Value Decision In Box Car Fire Case

Justice Lurton ruled in a U S Supreme Court context that Judge Howell limited recovery to 30 dollars per head or 180 dollars for a 1700 dollar herd of thoroughbreds killed in a box car fire involving Sam William son.

Iowa City Justice Lurton United States Supreme Court Howell Sam Wiliamson

Ordain Unitarian Pastor in Iowa City

Charles M. Perry Ph D was ordained in the Unitarian ministry on Monday evening and has begun his work as pastor of the First Unitarian church of Iowa City.

Iowa City Charles M. Perry First Unitarian Church of

Iowa City Farmer Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid

Iowa City resident Joseph Picha a farmer killed himself at the Bena grocery store while chatting with friends after drinking a large amount of carbolic acid authorities said the death is self inflicted with no foul play suspected.

Iowa City Joseph Picha Bena

Elect New Lieutenant Colonel in Fifty-fourth I N G

Des Moines reports Adj Gen Guy E Logan orders the election of a lieutenant colonel of the Fifty-fourth Indiana National Guard at Burlington to replace Fred S Holstein whose term expires soon.

Des Moines Adj Guy E. Logan Burlington Fred S. Holstein

State College Farmer Quits at Iowa State College Farm

George Mitchell, eight year superintendent at the Iowa State college farm, resigns and moves to his own farm near Iowa Falls in Nevada.

State College Nevada George Mitchell Iowa State College Iowa Falls

Revival closes with baptisms at Lorimor Methodist church

A three weeks revival at the Lorimor Methodist church ended with eighteen baptisms and twenty-two new members joining the church. The meetings drew local residents and reflected a strong community interest in spiritual renewal.

Lorimor Lorimer Methodist Church

Lodge Hosts Officers At Keokuk Banquet

Keokuk council and Royal Arcanum held a banquet entertaining Supreme Regent R B Wickersham of Harrisburg Grand Regent W E McConnell Council Bluffs and Grand Secretary H A Snyder Waterloo as part of a formal gathering with officers in attendance.

Keokuk Keokuk Council Royal Arcanum R. B. Wickersham Harrisburg W. E. McConnell Council Bluffs H. A. Snyder Waterloo

Pastor Changes Denomination in Marshalltown

The Rev. George E. Albright of State Street United Evangelical church will leave his denomination late this month to become pastor of the Presbyterian church at Colfax.

Marshalltown George E. Albright State Street

Farmboy Leo Campbell Dies from Pitchfork Wounds

A 16 year old Webster City area farmer lad near Williams died after a pitchfork fell and pierced his back lung cavity. The accident occurred on the farm and he died immediately.

Bay Falls Pitchfork Webster City Leo Campbell Williams

Dubuque Receives Sageville Road Park Land

Dubuque gains 5.5 acres on Sageville road donated for park use by George A. Burden and Dr. C. J. Peterson. The northern city land is dedicated to becoming a public park.

Dubuque Dubuquée Sageville Road George A. Burden C. J. Peterson

Radical Move Aims to Reorganize National Life of Iowa

Des Moines report states state auditors revoke National Life Association of Iowa license to halt new business while allowing in force policies to pay benefits. The action seeks reorganization to salvage the firm amid mismanagement concerns, with similar moves expected in 34 other states.

Des Moines National Life Association of Iowa Insurance Department National Life National Life Association

Debating Title Decided for Iowa High School Champs

Iowa City will host the high school debating championship finals on May 15, moving from April. Semi finals on April 10 pit district champs, Lamoni leads southwest, Sigourney southeast, Independence northeast, and Algona northwest. Winners meet in Iowa City to claim the loving cup for the champion team.

Iowa City Iowa University of Town Lamoni Sigourney Independence Algona

Indictments Highlight Allegations Against Siegel and Vogel

Henry Siegel and Frank E. Vogel, already indicted for grand larceny, face new charges over accepting deposits after Siegel & Co was insolvent. Bail set at $26,000 each as three indictments allege false statements to a bank to obtain 25000 dollars and receipt of deposits despite insolvency. Deputy reports reveal nearly two million in book discrepancies between Siegel stores and banking ventures. Siegel testified he did not invest capital in the private bank but acknowledged deposits used as floating capital.

New York Henry Siegel Frank E. Vogel Rosalsky Henry Siegel & Co National Bank of Commerce Fourteenth Street Federal Siegel Vogel Simpson & Crawford Chicago

Women’s Big Club Meeting in Iowa City for 1915 Convention

Iowa City hosts preparations for the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention to be held in May 1915. A local board of fourteen delegates was formed and elected officers: Mrs. Max Mayer as president, Mrs. A Swisher as vice president, Dr. Zella White Stewart as secretary, and Mrs. J. B. Kessler as treasurer.

Iowa City——Club Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Iowa City Max Mayer A. Swisher Zella White Stewart J. B. Kessler

Professor MacMurray resigns from Ames State College

Prof Arthur MacMurray head of public speaking resigns from Ames State College to join the University of Kansas and lead its department of public speaking. He came to Ames in 1908 and boosted the program over five and a half years, driving its rise.

Kansas University Ames Arthur MacMurray State Board of Education University of Kansas MacMurray

Sander Declares Platform in Keokuk Mayoral Bid

Rev J F Sanders the preacher candidate for mayor in Keokuk announces his platform to protect legal saloons and oppose protection of bootleggers. He emphasizes lawful liquor trade and enforcement.

Keokuk J. F. Sanders

McCallum Recommended for Iowa Falls Postmaster

Representative Connell y recommends Peter McCallum for postmaster at Iowa Falls. McCallum is an old Democrat and a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias.

McCallum Iowa Falls Connelly Peter McCallum The Knights of Pythias

Farmer dies in bridge fall near Shenandoah

George Johnson, prominent local farmer near Shenandoah, dies of injuries after his threshing machine fell through a bridge. He leaves a widow and other relatives.

Council Bluffs George Johnson Shennandoah Johnson

Pipe Spark Ignites Powder Burns Farm Hand

West Liberty-Guy Age, while removing tree stumps on a local farm, set down a sack of blasting powder to light his pipe. A spark from the lighted pipe ignited the powder, causing serious burns to Age.

West Liberty Guy Age Age

First concrete arch bridge planned over the Iowa River

Iowa City sets plans for a concrete arch bridge over the Iowa River. The structure features an 82 foot driveway and six foot sidewalks on both sides. The project marks the city’s first such arch bridge and outlines the proposed layout and dimensions.

Iowa River Iowa City

Bridge Work Advertised in Story County 1914

Under supervisor directive the Story county auditor has advertised bids for constructing seventy reinforced concrete bridges and culverts within the county during 1914.

Nevada Board of Supervisors Story County

Militant damages Rokeby Venus in National Gallery attack

London March 12 militant suffragette damaged the Rokeby Venus by striking the National Gallery painting. Experts assess the artwork at about $500,000 though the damage is estimated at $75,000.

London Valesquez National Gallery

Bank Robbery Nets $2000 In Abbotsford Heist

Seven armed men robbed the Abbotsford bank in British Columbia and escaped with gold and currency totaling about $2000. The bandits fled in an automobile, and authorities pursue leads in Bellingham Washington on March 12.

Bellingham Wash Abbotsford British Columbia

Five Men Hurt In Clarksville Bank Fire

Five men were seriously injured when a fire gutted the Union National Bank and Lowe buildings in Clarksville Virginia early this morning. The financial loss is about 100000 dollars.

Clarksville Union National Bank Lowe

Fifteenth Candidate Enters Oregon Governor Race

Portland attorney Charles A. Johns, a Republican, becomes the fifteenth nominee hopeful to seek the Oregon governorship as of March 11.

Oregon Portland Ore Charles A. Johns

45 Dead in Club Fire Sparks City Inquiry

Ten bodies recovered from the Missouri Athletic Club ruins, with the death toll rising to 45 as officials expand searches. City Council orders a joint inquiry to fix responsibility and may broaden to hotels and clubs to prevent similar disasters. Mrs Vogt dies of heart disease linked to the blaze reporting.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Boatmen’s Bank St. Louis Union Trust Company Louis Vogt

Floods Drive Unemployed Army to Yolo County Camp

Beaten and disorganized group known as the unemployed army is encamped across the river in Yolo county after being driven from Sacramento. Deputies state troops guard bridges and prevent return while armed Yolo officers keep the men in the new camp. With no leaders the group prioritizes subsistence over planned Washington trip.

Sacramento Cal Yolo County Waghifgton D. C Sacramento River Yolo Basin

Chicago Grain Brokers File Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Chicago March 12 W A Fraser company grain brokers filed a petition of voluntary bankruptcy in U S district court. Liabilities listed at 180145.14 and assets at 420504.79.

Chicago Grain Brokers Chicago W. A. Fraser Company Grain Brokers United States District Court

Barker Nominated for Mayor As Kans City Scene Shifts

Harry J. Barker a Merchant was nominated for mayor at a Republican city convention. Democratic city primaries were held. The Independents are working for commission rule.

Kansas City Harry J. Barker

Sugar Injunction Denied By Supreme Court

Washington March 11 The Supreme Court denied an injunction in the suit to restrain McAdoo from collecting less than 80 percent of the Dingley tariff rates on Cuban sugar. The ruling stems from a dispute between Louisiana and state actions over tariff collection policy.

Washington Louisiana Supreme Court McAdoo Cuba

Oakley Tries Embezzlement Case In Alabama

James G. Oakley former president of the Alabama convict board stands trial in Montgomery charged with embezzling 32000 dollars of state funds. This represents one of several cases against him.

Montgomery Ala James G. Oakley Alabama Convict Board

Forced men to riot claims guards taunted wives to trigger clashes

Henry Batter, a private detective for copper district operators, told a congressional panel that mining companies employed 200 detectives to disrupt strike parades in Michigan. He said they harassed strikers and insulted their wives to incite rioting and provoke guards to intervene, including shooting at a miner's home owned by Mrs Benson.

Chicago Henry Batter Congressional Investigating Committee Batter Asher Detective Agency New York Michigan Calumet Michigan National Guards Curry Benson

Bandits Shoot Down Victim in Fidelity Loan Store

In Pittsburgh two young men bought a revolver and cartridges then held up the Fidelity Loan Co on Federal street Northside. They demanded money from proprietor Morris Coblin and shot him in the head when he resisted. One suspect was captured. Coblin may die. Also reported, thieves blew a safe at Joseph Nast's clothing store on Summit street Toledo stealing bonds jewelry and cash.

Pittsburgh Fidelity Loan Company Federal Street Northside Morris Coblins Coblin Roblin Toledo Joseph Nast Summit Street

Taft Not Chosen for Supreme Court by Wilson

White House officials deny a report that former President Taft will join the Supreme Court by succeeding Justice Holmes or that Taft intends to resign. The statement clarifies there has been no official indication of Taft seeking the bench or any appointment by President Wilson.

White House Justice Holmes Washington William H. Taft Wilson Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court Massachusetts Roosevelt

Five days hard labor for speeding in Portland

Portland reports Judge Stevenson sentences W. G C Barber millionaire and club member to five days at hard labor on the city rock pile for speeding. Concurrent items note a DOJ building bill favorably reported by House committee and a fatal fire in New York at 812 Ninety-third Street with Mrs Lottie Hirsch killed.

Portland Ore W. G C. Barber J. H. Stevenson Washington Department of Justice House Public Buildings Committee New York Lottie Hirsch Ninety-third Street Wilson Senate Wiliam P. Millburn Colorado Treasury Buenos Aires Vauban

Martin's Body Shipped to New York from London

Frederick Townsend Martin, prominent New York bachelor and society figure, died in London and his body was shipped to New York aboard the liner St. Louis on March 12.

Martin New York Southampton England Frederick Townsend Martin London St. Louis

J J OByrne Seeks Bremner Seat in Congress

Washington March 12 James J O By Rne secretary to Senator Hughes of New Jersey announced his candidacy here on Tuesday for the seat held by the late Congressman Bremner in Congress.

J. J. O’byrne Bremner Washington James J. O’byrne Hughes New Jersey

Feud Leader General Sawders Dies in Louisville

Louisville serialized feud figure General Sawders dies in Louisville of pneumonia after surviving numerous gunshot wounds. He killed 11 men but for 15 years lived as a model citizen.

Louisville General Sawders

Julia Marlowe Under Knife in Baltimore

Actress Julia Marlowe underwent appendicitis surgery at a Baltimore hospital after a recent illness in Los Angeles. Her condition was reported as serious.

Julia Marlowe Baltimore Inos Angeles Cal

Troops Ordered to Rio Grande Border from Several Posts

The War Department ordered Seventeenth Infantry from Fort McPherson Georgia Ninth Infantry units from Fort Logan H Roots Arkansas and two battalions of the Ninth from Fort Thomas Kentucky to join General Bliss at the Texas border. They will patrol Eagle Pass and Laredo to ease border fears at the request of Representative Garner of Texas. The move aims to bolster border relief and security amid Mexican disturbances.

Washington War Department Seventeenth Infantry Fort McPherson Ninth Infantry Fort Logan H. Roots Ark Ninth Fort Thomas Bliss Texas Adjutant General's Office Wood Garrison Garner Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Chihuahua Mex Francisco Villa Loma Torreon Contreras Durango Benjamin Argumedo Tex Clemente Vergara U. S Adjt Henry Hutchings A. B. Garrett Sanders

Rubber grafting on living tissue reported in Paris

Prof. Pierre Delbet of the University of Paris described two cases where india rubber grafts on living tissue restored function. In one finger, a thin rubber sheet freed the finger from bone adhesion. in another, a thick graft in the abdomen provided permanent relief for an extensive hernia.

Paris France Pierre Delbet Surgical Clinic University of Paris Academy of Medicine India Delbet

35000 Ex Iowans Attend Southern California Picnic

About 35 000 former Iowans gathered at Hast Lake Park in Los Angeles for the annual Iowa Association of Southern California winter picnic, setting a record for attendance.

Los Angeles Cal Iowa Iowa Association of Southern California Hast Lake Park

Tenant Kills Landlord in Urbana Coal Heist

March 12 Urbana Illinois John Downey a wealthy coal dealer was shot and killed by tenant George Lee in a house Downey owned. Lee shot Downey after an argument over rent or oversight in the dwelling. The line of investigation and charges are pending as police investigate motives and potential self defense claims.

Urbana John Downey George Lee Downey

Denver Man Resigns Philippine Vice-Governor Post

Frederick W. Taylor a wealthy Denver financier has resigned as vice governor of the Philippines and will sail for the United States soon He has accepted a $10 000 position in Denver and returns home within days.

Philippines Denver Colo Frederick W. Taylor United States Taylor

Goebel Monument Unveiled in Frankfort Amid Cold Snow

The Goebel memorial was revealed in Frankfort Kentucky with snow and cold mirroring the day 14 years earlier when Governor Goebel was assassinated. The weather matched the solemn occasion as citizens gathered to honor the late governor.

Goebel Frankfort

American Citizen Slain on Sonora Ranch Raid

Charles Howard colored American citizen was killed at the Anthony ranch in Sonora during a Yaqui raid. He killed three before his ammunition ran out.

U. S Yaquin Douglas Ariz Charles Howard Anthony Ranch Sonora Yaqui Indiana

Clayton Not Considered for Job

Washington March 13 Denial was made that Representative Clayton of Alabama is being considered by President Wilson as a successor to the late Justice Clabaugh of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.

Clayton Washington Representative Clayton Alabama Wilson Justice Clabaugh Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

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