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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
A miscellany notes curious topics from California poverty bills and nickel value to duels in France and a barefoot dancer in Monte Carlo. It jokes about aging automobiles, dancing marriages, hens with teeth, and invisible aero planes.
A fragment notes a heatless electric light as a new invention but says it offers little beyond heatless gas heaters, casting doubt on its claimed wonders.
Scientists note primitive man could think before speaking while many modern, verbose speakers struggle to form clear thoughts. The remark highlights a gap between mental processing and verbal articulation among contemporary eloquent speakers.
New York authorities approve a cat and dog hospital with a budget of 35000 dollars to be built and furnished as elegantly as a modern hotel. The project raises questions about how animals will live in the new facility.
A Virginia recluse’s wife, fond of outdoor sports, follows the hounds and causes him distress. The remark notes you cannot blame a man for not wishing his wife to go to the dogs.
A Seattle judge rules that it is improper for a husband and wife to serve on the same jury. The decision notes the risk of conflict and urges the use of separate juries to ensure impartial deliberations.
An official directive in Pekin mandates women abandon trousers in favor of European gowns. The policy coincides with heightened pursuit of a figure named Joan, whose identity and whereabouts are described as a matter of public interest.
A columnist advocates removing the Naga creature accompanying baseball writing, arguing for stylistic sobriety in sports discourse and a push toward plain language in coverage. The piece critiques tradition and calls for reform in nickname usage.
A Canadian farmer battles Chicago detectives who arrived to aid him as he fought confidence men. He claimed familiarity with their methods, insisting he could outsmart both police and swindlers in the tense encounter.
The article notes that over a third of sand for American glass comes from Pennsylvania, while sand for sugar is less selective, with grocers sourcing from any suitable place.
A noted remark claims a cultivated lady smokes eight packages of cigarettes daily, suggesting only a highly cultivated person could sustain such a habit.
A one-armed burglar used a spoon to pry open a TI nois jail door and suggested the prison would suit two-armed transients as a stopping place.
A Copenhagen physician declares tears are healthy and act as a germ destroyer. The narrative hints the hero kissing away the heroine’s tears signals a germless kiss as part of the plot.
A dentists backed measure in Albany seeks to remove fake practitioners from the state. Advocates expect enough influence to pass the bill and ensure its provisions are enforced.
A lecturer argues modern efficiency favors brain work over physical labor as cheaper and more effective. He laments that brain workers are rarely overpaid, deeming the situation a sad fact in the pursuit of progress.
Half the democratic newspaper editors of Iowa gathered at the Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines Wednesday and formed the Iowa Democratic Editorial association. Officers elected include President J J Sterling of Corydon and Secretary Treasurer E Wall of Osceola with an executive committee listing Caswell Denison Ball Red Oak Dalton Manson.
Papers transfer eighty acres of Tama county farm land adjoining Gladbrook from Perry D. Burke to John Schoel of New Hampshire for $18,400 total or $230 an acre. The sale marks the highest farm land price in the area to date, noting the property cost Burke $115 an acre five years ago.
A Lavina man, recently married to his seriously ill wife, collapsed and died on the porch at John Beam's home while attempting to phone for a physician. Authorities believe the excitement and worry triggered heart failure.
Mississippi River Power company warns visitors to the big works in the river at Keokuk that passes are canceled and access blocked. Water has been admitted into the coffer dam on the Iowa division, halting crossing from the lock to the power house.
Sioux City independent school district seeks 135000 for a high school addition. Three bids were received but two withdrawn amid money market changes. School board faces a funding dilemma.
A Logan gathering aimed to form a farmer cooperative for buying and selling live stock and farm implements. Leading figures include J. C. Hammett J. A. Smith M. G. Finley J. M. Foutch G. W. Hith and Homer Cadwell.
Dubuque Elks have taken preliminary steps toward a new club house costing $100,000. Lots have been secured and a committee has been named to oversee the construction effort.
Davenport reports Anton Hansman former state representative and long time Iowa resident died at home in De Witt at age 17.
Burley Russell, indicted on burglary, escaped from Leon jail by digging through the wall and remains at large Sunday.
J. E. Mann, a stock man, sells fifteen calves at Woodbine for one hundred dollars each totaling two thousand dollars.
Cedar Falls farmer Patrick Corbly, 101, pictured in robust health, marks his birthday on St. Patrick's Day. He tends daily to the farm of his son in law Nels Christiansen, keeping active with work on the land.
The New Comet seed trader and cleaner factory planned for Tippecanoe in Creston, Ohio, will be removed here. Machinery will be shipped as soon as possible.
The Farmers' Mercantile company was organized here with Henry Cadwell elected president, W. H. Wood named treasurer, and FP. D. Stearns as secretary and general manager. The firm plans to buy and sell livestock and agricultural implements.
A steel water tower and tank is being erected at the corner of DeWitt Park to supply the city with water. The project aims to improve municipal water service and reliability.
Des Moines reports the Iowa jewelers and optometrists plan a joint convention in Des Moines from April 29 to May 1. The event is expected to be the largest in history with about 500 attendees and speakers including Gov. George W. Clarke delivering the welcome address.
Unofficial returns show O. G. Reeve Republican elected to succeed the late F. A. Thayer as Franklin County representative with 770 votes. H. G. Liggett Democrat 518 and I. A. Mallory Progressive 360. Light voting due to a short campaign and poor roads. Reeve is a wealthy farmer.
The Livingston will case will be tried in Manchester on March 24. The will left a Sand Spring farm to Monticello for hospital use if the city added 50 000, else Lenox college would receive the property with a 25 000 raise. Monticello refused the gift, Lenox honors conditions, relatives contest.
A historic Cedar Falls landmark, an early frame livery stable built in 1850, is being razed to clear space for Wagner Manufacturing Company’s new facilities, originally used to house horses for seven pioneer stagecoach lines.
Judge Smith Macpherson in the United States district court southern district of Iowa sustained the defendant The Non Pareil's demurrer in a case over a syringe advertisement claimed unmailable. The ruling leaves the paper guiltless in the publishing dispute.
The Young Men's Christian association hosts a two day agricultural short course at Lake View on March 21 and 22. Experts from the extension department of the State agricultural college will lead the program with expenses paid by the Commercial club of the town.
The Rev H W Tuttle state superintendent of Sunday schools of the Congregational church will conduct a Sunday school institute in Manchester on May 8 and 9 under the Congregational society of the state. Sessions will be open to all Sunday school workers.
Members of the North western Iowa Teachers association elected F. E. Palmer of Le Mars president Miss Minnie Petrashek of Cherokee vice president Superintendent H. L. Ellis of Rolfe treasurer and LL H. Minkle of Fort Dodge secretary One thousand teachers attended the meeting here.
Harry Hudson, a former Mason City switchman, is missing and his brother Henry Hudson of Sioux City is searching for him. The family claims a large estate from an uncle who was an engineer killed on the Santa Fe.
An open split in Banner Court No 29, largest Ben Hur tribe in the state, occurs as Class A members withdraw from the national plan doubling insurance rates and elect insurgent delegates to a Marshalltown convention.
The young man found dead in a deserted barn is identified as Oscar Christenson. Relatives live at Holstein.
Cedar Falls society hosts 200 working girls at a Civic League banquet to foster better understanding between social leaders and shop clerks and factory workers.
Mason City reports Judge Clark ordered five Haxton children removed from their home with four sent to Des Moines.
W A Bailey of Cherokee bought nine acres in the town western part for six hundred fifty dollars an acre from William Trickey. Bailey plans to operate a dairy on the property.
Milton De Spain extinguished a blaze in his poultry house in New London. He found a bundle of old kerosene soaked tags inside the structure, indicating deliberate arson by an unknown firebug.
The cruisers California and Maryland, at San Francisco, were ordered to sail along the Gulf of California coast amid reports of a new reign of terror in northwestern Mexico. Rear Admiral Sunderland reports unrest in Sonora and Sinaloa with Americans fleeing to Guaymas while dispatches claim Mexico can restore order.
William J. Bryan secretary of state and Lincoln native visited for the fifty third birthday events. He attended an indoor banquet at the Lincoln Bryan club after a train arrival and an all day reception at the Lindell hotel. Governors Murie Hodges and Morehead plus the Wilson cabinet premier joined the joint legislative address highlighting progressivism and democracy.
Anthony and Philip Musica and four family members detained aboard the steamship Heredia just before departure to Central America. Police recovered about 76 000 dollars in cash from the group amid an alleged scheme defrauding bankers with fake hair shipments. A life insurance policy for Philip valued at 230 000 dollars was found.
Juneau March 21 The senate passed the house bill granting votes to women with no dissent in either house. This marks the first bill approved by the legislature.
London on March 21 Emme Lane a housemaid completed seventy years of service with a single family. At eighty five she is described as an invalid but her loyalty marks a rare long tenure in domestic service.
In Mason City today the three Clark children perished in the Belmond fire that destroyed their home on Tuesday. Their mother was badly burned and unlikely to survive.
Premier Briand and the entire cabinet submitted resignations to President Poincare at the Elysee Palace after a cabinet defeat of 161 to 128. The move follows a parliamentary vote that toppled the government.
Hamilton County grand jury charges George B. Cox and ten officials with violating state banking laws. Indictments allege misapplication of 115000 through illegal loans and the abstraction of a 352500 note to defraud the trust company. Most defendants appeared in court as readings were made.
A strange key found in a cellar door lock at 60 Eldridge Street on Sunday led police to a robbery estimated at 250 000 to 300 000 dollars. About 500 000 dollars in jewels and negotiable bonds were left untouched.
Charles J. Lang, police sergeant, was fatally wounded in the mayor's office in Buffalo New York after Joseph Stefanski a self described Montana cowboy opened fire when denied access to Mayor Louis P. Fuhrmann Stefanski was on duty at the time and Lang died from his injuries.
The nomination of William F. McCombs for ambassador to France was prepared at the White House but withheld at his request as he decides to accept the post. The delay does not indicate a change in his intentions.
A new German rigid airship was destroyed near Karlsruhe on Wednesday when it broke in two during a landing in a storm at the aviation ground. The incident follows recent airship activity in the region with authorities investigating the crash.
Boston on March 21 reports the legislative committee on taxation filed an adverse report on a bill proposing an annual bachelors tax of five dollars. Celibacy will not be penalized in the state according to the latest action.
Louis Lepine, head of the Paris police for two decades, resigned on Wednesday in Paris. He has been dubbed the most famous police chief in the world and played a key role in many high profile cases.
Grace Van Studdiford, noted opera singer, was rushed to the Hye and Har hospital in Pittsburgh on Tuesday evening with acute laryngitis. Her condition was described as serious.
Concord New Hampshire March 20 The house of representatives killed the woman suffrage bill by a vote of 239 to 98 Tuesday ending any immediate chance for voters to choose on the issue in New Hampshire.
The jury that tried Dr. B Clarke Hyde for the murder of Col. Thomas H Swope reported a disagreement and was discharged after eighty six hours and thirty five minutes deliberation. The panel stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.
Frederick Kohler is removed as chief of police of Cleveland after the civil service commission finds him guilty of gross immorality and discharges him from office. The action follows a Monday ruling in Cleveland Ohio.
Following successful trials, Friederichshaven announces that all future Zeppelins will be equipped with machine guns. The decision was made on Monday to enhance combat capabilities of the airships.
Ina Marie Porter Ockenden author of the Dixie lyrics and prominent southern writer died in Galveston Texas on Sunday. She had formerly lived in Denver and Denver was noted as her former home.
One worker was killed and three more injured when an eighteen ton steel girder fell from the second story of a foundry building under construction in Bridgeport Connecticut on Saturday. The accident occurred during ongoing structural work at the site and responders rushed to the scene.
President Wilson refused to endorse American bankers participating in the Chinese loan of about 125 million dollars. He supported open door policy and urged U.S. banking access with other nations while avoiding conditions he deemed unwise. He also expressed support for a budget system and announced an extra session of Congress to convene April 7.
Philadelphia fighter Harry Lewis knocked out England's Jack Harrizon in the third round at the National Sporting Club. Engagement announced for Miss Bessie F. Yoakum to Francis R. Larkin of New York. James G. Oakley, Alabama state convict chief, arrested for embezzling 90000 dollars. A nurse dropped a baby daughter of State Senator John Chamberlin Jr. in Hast St Louis, causing her death. Boiler explosion at a Owensboro sawmill killed two workers and injured two.
The case against Jack Sullivan in the Herman Rosenthal murder investigation was dismissed in New York on Wednesday. Sullivan, labeled the "king of the newsboys," faced charges of complicity in the killing of the famed gambler.
Detroit, March 21. John Kendrick Bangs, noted author and humorist, announced he has joined the women's suffrage movement after years as an opponent. He spoke here Wednesday about his conversion and support for equal voting rights.
W P Mize of Sylvester Ga shot and killed Miss Clinnis Hall of Gordon Ga after a quarrel then killed himself Monday afternoon in Macon area. The two had been engaged but argued prior to the tragedy.
Christiania skater O Mathiesen, the reigning akating champion, established a new 500 meter record by finishing in 44 seconds at Hamar on Monday evening.
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