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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1914

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National Life Trustees Oust Pyle Aides as Iowa Sums Restore Policy

Des Moines reports James P. Hewitt named trustee for the National Life Assurance Association. The state aims to restore the company to former standards with new officers including Judge Hewitt and E. T. Meredith, and to protect policyholders while coordinating with the state auditor and attorney general.

Des Moines James P. Hewitt National Life Assurance Association Iowa Henry Pyle Cosson J. B. Sullivan A. L. Hager Judge Hewitt E. T. Meredith Directory Board

Convict Loses Habeas Corpus Fight at Fort Madison

West Union Charles W Lockard of Wadena was returned to Fort Madison penitentiary after losing a habeas corpus case. Lockard had served months in the penitentiary. D T Blodgett aided Lockard. He contends his lawyers persuaded him to plead guilty for a lighter sentence.

West Union Charles W. Lockard Wadena Fort Madison Lockard D. T. Blodgett

The Vasectomy Case in Council Bluffs Hearing

Judge Mae Pherson announced that Judge Walter I. Smith of the U S circuit court of appeals Council Bluffs Judge John C Pollock of Kansas City and another judge would preside at the final hearing next month of the appeal by Fort Madison prison convicts from enforcement of the sterilization law.

Council Bluffs Smith MaePherson Walter I. Smith United States Circuit Court of Appeals of John C. Pollock Kansas City Fort Madison

Youth Kills Self Near Audubon Home

Wheeler a 21 year old son of Mrs. James Lee living near Audubon shot himself in the forehead at Tom Newell’s home where he had lived two years. Authorities seek motive finding he was told his visits to a nearby young girl must stop.

Audubon Lstal Wheeler James Lee Tom Newell Wheeler Newells

Oldest Iowa Resident Debate Centers on Farmington Man

Centerville doctor contest seeks Iowa longevity record as J. P. Alfrey of Farmington born January 1836 celebrates a lifelong residence. Alfrey has lived in Farmington since birth and remains a candidate for the state's oldest resident.

Iowa Farmington W. M. Scott Centerville J. P. Alfrey Alfrey

Ex-State Senator Sued Over Sister's Will Bequest

Former State Senator O. B. Courtright an attorney is defendant in a suit before Judge Platt brought by William J. and Theodore M. Graham to set aside a bequest in their sister's will. The bequest gave Courtright five thousand dollars.

Waterloo O. B. Courtright Platt William J Theodore M. Graham

Dinner for 809 Students at Iowa City

The University of Iowa sets March 31 for the annual family dinner. About 800 students faculty members and alumni will participate in the banquet at Iowa City campus.

Iowa City University of Iowa the State University

Lake City Newspaper Woman Jennie Eccles Dies

Miss Jennie Eccles, longtime associate of the Lake City Graphic, died Sunday. The body will be taken to Nevada, Iowa, for interment after services in Lake City.

Lake City Jennie Eccles Graphic Nevada

Pastor to Leave Charge for Charter Oak Church

The Reverend Theodore Wolfram announces he will leave after twenty five years at Emmanuel Lutheran Waterloo to accept a pastorate at Charter Oak. He asks the congregation to release him from his duties.

Waterloo Theodore Wolfram Emmanuel Lutheran Church Charter Oak

Hampshire sow sale sets records in Council Bluffs

Record prices swept the nation at HN. D. DeKalb’s Hampshire sow sale in Council Bluffs. The top bid reached 550 dollars for a two year old sow.

Council Bluffs Hampshire HN. D. DeKalb

State Farm Superintendent Appointed at Town State College

Martin Olson was appointed superintendent of the extension department farm at Town State College. He will supervise all farm work and is a former resident of Slater.

State Farm Ames Martin Olson Town State College Olson Slater

Keokuk Electric Plans $10,000 Line Expansion

Keokuk Electric Company will spend about $10,000 this spring to extend and enlarge lines in the northwest part of Keokuk and next year will extend lines to the new baseball park, expanding service for area residents and the park.

Keokuk Keokuk Electric Company Baseball Park

Chinese Teachers Coming to Town State College

Dr Ping Wen Kuo, Y Chen, and T T Yu of the Chinese educational commission of Europe and America will visit Town State Teachers' College in early May to discuss educational cooperation.

Cedar Falls Ping Wen Kuo Y. Chen T. T. Yu Chinese Educational Commission of Europe and America Town State Teachers’ College

Iowa Falls Preserve Receives First Hungarian Partridges

The Iowa Falls game preserve near Iowa Falls has received its first shipment of Hungarian partridges. The preserve sits on extensive land to the west of the city.

Iowa Falls

Ames Plans Large Scale Experimental Farms Statewide

State College at Ames aims to establish twenty acre experimental tracts at each state institution. Professor Stevens presented the plan to the board of control and offered teaching help in modern farming. J H W McConlogue seeks an attorney general ruling on leasing the land for twenty to twenty five years. Board members favor the plan if legally permissible.

Ames Agricultural College Stevens Board of Control J. Hw, McConlogue State College

Railroad Change Rumored In Atlantic Southern Purchase

A strong rumor cites the Chicago and North Western Railway purchasing the Atlantic Southern from this city to Villisca and seeking Atlantic Northern to connect Manning to Villisca. G W Coffin denied talk, VP De Roo Webber offered no comment, and Agent Drehmeyer allegedly claimed the deal had been consummated with Northwestern in possession.

Atlantic Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Atlantic Southern Villisca Atlantic Northern Manning Kimballton G. W. Coffin de Roo Webber Drehmey Northwestern

Pension After Fifty Years in Iowa Soldier's Home

John P. Wagner, 72, of Ottumwa and a member of the soldiers' home, will soon receive a civil war pension after a fifty year wait. The dispute began in 1864 when Wagner failed to salute General Auger, leading to charges and a later dishonorable discharge by court martial.

Marshalltown John P. Wagner Ottumwa Uncle Sam Wagner Auger

Windy blast at Buxton mine halts work for months

A blast at Consolidated Coal Co. No 2 mine in Buxton killed timber man John Taylor and pumper John Williams. Ninety mules died as timber and roof collapsed along half a mile of damaged shaft. About 300 men employed. mine under investigation by state inspectors.

Oskaloosa Consolidated Coal Company Buxton John Taylor John Williams John KH. Jeffrey R. T. Reese

Joint Iowa Optometrists and Jewelers Convention Set

Des Moines hosts a two day joint meeting of optometrists and jewelers on April 15 16 at the Auditorium. A committee led by C H Haney A J Decker KK Keith E W Cox J F Edgar and George S Goodale organized the event with a large attendance expected and a diamonds exhibit plus moving pictures of a major watch factory at a local theatre.

Des Moines Optometrists and Jewelers of Iowa C. H. Haney Hampton A. J. Decker Newton KK. K. Keith Eagle Grove E. W. Cox J. F. Edgar Eldora George S. Goodale Lenox

Gold Finds Reported on Hanson Farm in Humboldt County

Excitement sweeps the southwestern Humboldt County area after reports of gold discovered on the Rolf Hanson farm, one mile west of Thor. A hard rock layer about 150 feet underground and gold in black sand are described by well drillers.

Humboldt County Rockwell City Rolf Hanson Thor

Grinnell Honors Four Phi Beta Kappa Seniors

Grinnell College selects four seniors for Phi Beta Kappa membership based on top grades. Joe Welch Primghar Evelyn Miller Calmar Inez Henley Grinnell are named among the Class of 1914 for high academic achievement.

Grinnell Chester Camp Corning Joe Welch Primghar Evelyn Miller Calmar Inez Henley Phi Beta Kappa Society

Iowa Man Slain In Omaha On Viaduct

A man believed to be Albert Dalton of Crest on Ia was murdered on the O street viaduct in South Omaha. His body with the throat cut was found by an officer. Dalton, about 40, was a railroad worker. Sight of the killer unknown.

Iowa Omaha Council Bluffs Albert Dalton Cfreston O” Street Dalton

Workers Win At Ft Dodge Arbitration Decision

The Fort Dode eight linemen discharged by Fort Dodge Telephone Co were found unjustly discharged by a three member board of arbitration and conciliation appointed by Governor Clarke. The panel included Judge Z A Church of Jefferson Judge B P Birdsall of Clarion and J P Dempster of Des Moines.

Fort Dode Fort Dodge Telephone Company Board of Arbitration and Clarke Z. A. Church Jefferson B. P. Birdsall Clarion J. P. Dempster Des Moines

School Work Under Way at Cedar Falls Rural Schools

Opening of the spring term at Teachers' College marks the start of work in Cedar Falls township rural demonstration schools. Enrolled Mivery boys and girls will undertake garden farm and home duties as part of their course, with a full report to be made next fall on each pupil's progress.

Cedar Falls Teachers’ College

Water reaches depth at state hospital well

The well at the state hospital for inebriates in Knoxville has reached 608 feet. The drill is penetrating a water flow believed sufficient for all needs.

Knoxville State Hospital

Run Down By Train Near Home Claims Taylor Bryson Life

Taylor Bryson aged 40 of Council Bluffs was killed when a Great Western train struck him near his home last Sunday. The death follows his home being destroyed in the Easter day tornado a year ago.

Council Bluf Taylor Bryson Great Western

Fort Dodge Lines Offered for City Purchase

Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern president H E Loring offers to sell the local street car line to the city for 100000 dollars.

Fort Dodge H. E. Loring Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad

Explosion Claims Infant After Bottle Spills On Stove

The infant child of Mrs. Herman Waller died and the mother was likely fatally burned when an alcohol bottle fell onto a hot stove causing an explosion. The incident occurred here and is reported as a tragic domestic accident.

Allison Herman Waller

New Bank at Winfield Elects Directors

A committee soliciting subscriptions for a new bank in Winfield has raised capital of $50,000. Subscribers are called to a meeting on March 19 to elect directors for the Farmers National Bank.

Winfield Farmers’ National Bank

Land Sells at 340 An Acre in Nevada Sale

Nevada area land transaction records show ten acres sold at 240 dollars an acre just west of Story City. Buyer Julius Hougen acquired the parcel from seller M. O. Marvick.

Nevada Story City M. O. Marvick Julius Hougen

Forest City deputy forms Winnebago Pilot Knob game preserve

St John of Osage, deputy game warden, establishes a state game preserve east of Forest City. The area covers Winnebago and Hancock counties and includes Pilot Knob as a key landmark.

Forest City St. John of Osage Winnebago Flancock Pilot Knob

Tennant School Dedicated In Consolidated District

The new twelve thousand dollar Tennant school building in the consolidated district was dedicated. Speakers included Lieut. Gov. W. L. Harding and J. C. McGlade of Des Moines.

Tennant Harlan W. L. Harding J. C. McGlade Des Moines

Maxwell Electrics Deal Ties Iowa Firms to City Station

A contract completes between Rathway Light company of Iowa and Lookinghill Enfield of Maxwell for a high tension power line between the Iowa plants and a Maxwell station to supply electricity for Maxwell light and power needs.

Maxwell Nevada Iowa Rathway & Light Company Lookinghill & Enfield

Plaintiff testifies in $5,000 damages suit over search warrant

Fort Madison recounts David Krehbiel in Krebiel vs Henkle on the witness stand for a full day. The case seeks $5,000 from alleged damages arising from issuing a search warrant.

Fort Madison David Krehbiel Krebiel Henkle

Prominent Merchant Williams Dies in Illinois Visit

J C Williams a longtime Lake Mills merchant with the Eckert and Williams firm died last week while visiting Illinois. He was one of the county’s oldest residents and his passing marked a noted local loss.

Forest City J. C. Williams County Ilinois Williams Eckert & Williams Lake Mills

Royal Neighbors State Meeting Ends With Festive Session

The Royal Neighbors of America held its triennial state convention with 609 members in Weavenport. Delegates transacted routine business and enjoyed festive activities between sessions.

Royal Neighbors Weavenport The Royal Neighbors of America

Progressive meet aims for full ticket in Osceola

Osceola hosts a full house as B. O. Aylesworth state organizer for the progressive party addresses supporters. After the regular meeting a conference is held to arrange a complete ticket.

Bull Mouse Osceola B. O. Aylesworth Progressive Party

Foil Plot Report Details Plan to Seize Rock Island Arsenal

Adjutant General Forbes of California reports to Washington that an unemployed army led by “General” Kelley planned to seize the Rock Island federal arsenal, arm 500000 men, and march on Washington to trigger a national revolt. Lieut Grimes, spying for Kelley, described Chicago gathering and rail transport commandeering with Canadian backing.

Sacramento Cal War Department Washington Forbes National Guard of California Kelley Rock Island Ill Franklin Grimes State Guard Grimes United States Chicago

Wilson absolves Page over Monroe speech

President Wilson on March 18 exonerated Ambassador Walter Hines Page saying his Monroe doctrine address contained no phrase that could offend the United States. The president said the speech was misquoted and misrepresented and that the report reflects an accurate statement of fact without any line the government could object to.

Washington Wilson Walter Hines Page United States Court of St. James Page

German Aviator Killed In Landing Crash At Meta

Lieut. Von Gard was crushed to death when his German military aircraft crashed during a landing at Meta. The plane toppled to the ground from about 200 feet, killing the aviator.

Meta Germany Lieut von Gard

Twenty Wounded In Peru Demonstration

Twenty persons were seriously wounded in Lima during a demonstration against Leguia the first vice president who returned March 16 to succeed exiled President Billinghurst.

Peru Lima Leguia Republic Billinghurst

Japanese intermediary commits suicide in prison

Tokio March 19 Yoshida, said to have acted as intermediary between Siemens & Shcuckert and Japanese naval officials, died by his own hand in prison amid a navy scandal.

Tokio Japan Yoshida Siemens & Shhuckert Company

Lumber Rate Order Targets Illinois Central Discrimination

The Interstate Commerce Commission orders the Illinois Central railroad to remove lumber rate discrimination against Paducah Kentucky, favoring Cairo Illinois, correcting an unequal pricing practice.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ilnois Central Railroad Paducah Cairo Ill

Convicts Escape From Leavenworth Prison

Two inmates Lloyd Blitzburger and Bert Adams escaped the federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas by breaking their cell door lock on Monday March 18 before dawn.

U. S Leavenworth Kan Lloyd Blitzburger Bert Adams

Paris Editor Calmette Shot by Caillaux Wife

In Paris on March 18 Gaston Calmette editor of Figaro was killed by Mme Henriette Caillaux wife of Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux. She fired five shots at six paces wounding him fatally as the feud over alleged political corruption and published love letters culminated in the deadly act.

Paris Gaston Calmette The Figaro Mme Henriette Caillaux Joseph Caillaux Finance Calmette Caillaux Bourget Mme. Caillaux

Earthquake Hits Akita District Causing Severe Destruction

An earthquake in Akita prefecture on Sunday killed many in Akita city and damaged towns including Kawakubi and Kifameno. Dozens died in the Omono river basin as 320 houses were destroyed and a copper mine collapsed with 309 workers missing.

Tokio Akita Hondo Kawakubi Omono Kifameno Tsurundato St. Petersburg Kuban Russia Ekaterinodar Sea of Azov Yorsk Strait of Kertsch Paris Normandy Brittany

Wall collapse at St Louis leads to more deaths

The Missouri Athletic club building fire left 30 dead and a wall collapse at the St Louis Seed Co building adds three more fatalities. One hundred seventy men withdrew before the wall fell. Ten laborers are missing and several injured were rescued including Miss May Melvein and Mildred Sunderman. James Cobb survived after two hours buried. The disaster was caused by high wind.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis Seed Company McKelvey William Davidson Miss May Melvein Mildred Sunderman Hazel Sunderman Henry Stattman Stephen Paulter Henry Hazelmeyer James Cobb Cobb

Man on Life Term Skips Jail Break, Captured in Georgia

Joliet Illinois report says Mathew Starba serving a life term escaped custody during a holiday from Joliet Penitentiary. A constable nabbed him at Braceville Georgia on March 19 as guards sheriffs deputies scoured miles around for the fugitive. President Wilson administration endorsed unanimously by Southern Newspaper Publishers Association at closing session. Bud Logan of Chicago knocked out Jack Regan Milwaukee in fourth round in Oshkosh. Electric car derailment near Woburn injures seven of 90 passengers. car plunges at foot of hill into bank, staying upright.

Joliet Ill Mathew Starba Joiiet Stakha Braceville Atlanta Woodrow Wilson Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association Oshkosh Wis Bud Logan Chicago Jack Regan Milwaukee Woburn Mass

Thaw Case Budget Controversy Flows Through Legislature

In Albany on March 19 a bill seeks a $43,615 appropriation to cover attorney fees in the legal fight to return Harry K Thaw to Matteawan. The measure targets funding for proceedings connected to the Thaw case and the state’s handling of the matter.

Albany N. Y Harry K Thaw Matteawan

Tillman Declares He Will Bury His Critics

Senator Tillman at the Senate reading aloud an article he wrote on restoring his health provokes laughter from colleagues then he vows I’ll bury you fellows yet a bold retort amid political ribbing in Washington.

Tillman Washington Senate

Girl Admits Killing Freed In Kentucky Trial

In Mayfield Kentucky on March 18 a jury found May Copeland and her fiancé Lucian Turk not guilty in the second trial for the murder of Miss Copeland's brother in law.

Mayfield May Copeland Lucian Turk Miss Copeland

Brush Fire Threatens Pomona Area Property

A serious brush fire in San Antonio canyon near Pomona California on March 18 burns fiercely and endangers lives and about $500000 in property as numerous volunteers fight the flames.

Pomona Cal San Antonio Canyon

Four Die in Brechen Hotel Fire in Ontario

Brechen Ontario reports four killed when a blaze destroyed the Brechen hotel. Victims include Mrs. Thomas McCauley his son and daughter and the daughter's maid. Over twenty guests escaped in night clothing. Loss estimated at $50,000. In Baltimore a separate blaze on the Old Bay steamer Alabama caused several thousand dollars in damage.

Brechen Ontario Thomas McCauley Baltimore Bay Line Alabama

May Reunite the Goelets After Divorce Granted

Friends of Mr and Mrs Robert Goele t pursue reconciliation after wife received a cruelty based divorce. Efforts have persisted for months with reports of possible success.

Newport St. 1 Robert Goelet

Pan American Congress Postponed in Chile

The fifth Pan American conference scheduled for September in Santiago Chile is postponed and will not occur before November. The announcement comes from Chilean officials and affects plans across the Pan American bloc.

Santiago Chile

One Killed In Wreck on B and O Washington Pa

One trainman died when a freight engine jumped the track and crashed into the West Washington station near Washington Pennsylvania on March 19. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad incident disrupted service and prompted an investigation.

Washington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad West Washington Here

Owner of New York Herald Ill. in Cairo Bay

James Gordon Bennett publisher of the New York Herald is seriously ill with fever aboard the Lysistrata at Suez. He is reported delirious and another doctor has been summoned to the yacht.

New York Herald Cairo James Gordon Bennett The Lysistrata Suez

Militant Knocked Out By Scotland Prison Commissioner

Glasgow March 18 Dr James Devon prison commissioner for Scotland knocked out an irate militant suffragette who attacked him with a dog whip, taking the law into his own hands.

Glasgow Scotland James Devon

Mrs Wilson Relapses After Foot Operation at White House

Washington reports Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president suffered a relapse on Wednesday causing alarm at the White House. Information is sealed and officials refuse details while Dr Cary Grayson remains at her bedside amid rounds of hurried explanations following a prior minor foot operation after a rug accident weeks earlier.

Washington Woodrow Wilson White House Cary Grayson Katherine Dickman Margaret Wilson Helen Woodrow Bones Doctor Grayson Mrs. Wilson

Coal Trust Road Issued Against Lehigh Valley and 16 Others

Proceedings in equity filed in the New York district court seek dissolution of anthracite coal land holdings by the Lehigh Valley railroad subsidiaries and 16 individuals. United States District Attorney Marshall alleges a conspiracy to monopolize coal production and sales by controlling mines and output and using railroad power to favor allied companies while discriminating against rivals.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad United States District Court of New York United States District Attorney Marshall Lehigh Railroad

Train Holdup Near Beaumont Reveals $14,000 Payroll Loot

A lone robber halted the northbound Santa Fe express train No. 202 near Helbig Texas and escaped with about $14,000. deputies and Beaumont police pursued but the suspect vanished into wooded country. The shipment belonged to a Beaumont lumber company en route to Browndell for payroll use.

Beaumont Tex Santa Fe Here Helbig Browndell

Deputy Sheriff Killed Alongside Black Man in Mississippi Boat Incident

In Friars Point Mississippi on Wednesday a deputy sheriff Frank Mullen died after an altercation aboard the steamboat Kate Adams. He struck Frank Russell who died and an additional Black person was arrested. A third Black man struck Mullen and escaped into the river. Delayed reports warn of further mob fatalities.

Friars Point Miss Kate Adams Frank Mullen Frank Russell Mullen

Noted Author Near Death in Mobile

Mobile, Alabama March 20. T. C. de Leon, a noted author, lies critically ill at the home of Mrs. T. D. McCoy after a stroke. Attending physicians express little to no hope for recovery.

Mobile Ala T. C. de Leon T. D. McCoy

Oakland Aviator Seeks Panama Exposition Air Franchise

Weldon Cooke of Oakland has applied to the Panama-Pacific exposition for a franchise to carry passengers by aeroplane between Oakland and the fair grounds in 1915.

Oakland Cal Weldon Cooke Fair Grounds

Bishop Bristol Ill In Chicago With Acute Indigestion

Bishop Frank M. Bristol of Omaha remains in critical condition at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago after illness of acute indigestion. Mrs. Bristol, the bishop’s wife, has arrived in the city.

Bristol Chicago Frank M. Bristol Omaha Grand Pacific Hotel

Three jailed men bound grocer in burning assault

In Laconia New Hampshire on March 20 three assailants bound James Dublin in his grocery with rope and set a blaze endangering thirty people on the upper floor Dublin was rescued by bystanders and authorities are pursuing charges

Laconia N. H James Dublins Dublas

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