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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
1
A Monticello Express snippet notes teddy bear makers threaten industrial action, calling it a serious matter beyond toy concerns. The jumbled text also references art, oil consumption, safes cracking by electrical students, and various quirky asides, painting a chaotic snapshot of early 20th century curiosities.
A 152 aviation deaths tally is noted. The piece also jokes about old diseases being outdistanced, a man who lives on peanuts marrying a woman who eats apples, and a mock “hired-girl problem.” It mentions Chicago smoking habits with 1,000,000 cigars smoked daily and a call for strict antismoke enforcement.
A playful line describes the clash between warm spring air and brisk northwest winds, as if the weather service itself hands the mixture to readers. The ornate prose likens seasonal change to cementing a frayed friendship.
Alfred Noyes laments the state of English poetry calling it a condition of negotiation while sparing comment on the poets themselves.
In St Louis talk of the Jolly Pall bearers club, crape as emblem prompts a proposed motto There is too much gloom in grief. The remark highlights a lighter color to a somber duty.
Louis Lepine of Paris, famed police chief, carried an umbrella as his only means of defense. The article notes this simple tool also served to calm his nerves under pressure.
A New York man, divorced from his artist wife and calling the marriage a failure, reveals he was also wedded to art. He treats art as a second partner in his life, illustrating the blurred line between personal life and creative pursuit.
In New York an actor married for the eleventh time. Surprisingly none of his former partners appeared to express condolences.
A reader describes an idea of companionship during films, imagining someone behind or beside to describe forthcoming scenes in detail at a moving picture show. The notion suggests heightened anticipation and immersive viewing through explicit foretelling.
A St Louis man proposed to his partner every year for 28 years until she finally accepted. The tale highlights his persistence and the couple's eventual commitment as a notable local romance.
Experts argue shellac is a food even if not eaten because it is used to give glassy coating to cheap candy. The remark is offered as support for homemade popcorn.
In several large cities waitresses publicly oppose higher wages for working girls and women. They argue tips often equal a substantial weekly wage, shaping their stance against wage increases.
A lingering financial dispute with a Chinese loan mirrors a diplomatic fix akin to no tickee no washee. Officials weigh terms as negotiations pause over repayment guarantees and access to funds.
At about eight oclock each evening the single man changes his collar and begins a Prospecting journey toward potential trouble areas. The line hints at recurring activity suggesting a habit tied to risky or suspicious outings.
A court in Germany issues a decision adverse to Emperor William in a case involving the challenged lese majeste sign. The ruling affects royal prerogatives and signals a formal legal stance on royal criticism within the jurisdiction.
A humorous suggestion recommends installing a dictograph so a wife can rest while her husband talks in his sleep. The piece notes dressmakers turning into fashion critics and vows to dress him right and comfortable, while Christmas cravat thoughts linger.
The piece contrasts bravado with reality, noting no medals for the rich man who claims a woman can live on six dollars seventy five cents weekly. It frames the statement as a critique of economic hardship and gendered poverty.
Des Moines hosts the thirty-ninth G A R encampment and semi centennial homecoming of Iowa soldiers June 10 through 13 1913. Grand Army of the Republic events run four days with a Vicksburg campaign anniversary and a veterans homecoming feature. Iowa appropriated three thousand dollars for meals and lodging for veterans unable to cover costs. transportation expenses are not funded. Gen Granville M Dodge of Council Bluffs will command the homecoming.
Secret service men hope the new federal statute enacted Feb 12 1913 will curb gang plunder of interstate freight. The first arrest under the act occurred at Red Oak with J I Jameson arraigned in U S court for breaking into a railroad car carrying interstate shipments.
Grace Knab, 17, arrested in Des Moines while in boys clothes, is identified by Mrs. Chris Knab as her daughter. The Knabs went to Des Moines with Sheriff Edgar to recover the girl. Grace is the eldest of eight. her 16 year old brother Robert ran away a year ago and was found in St Louis.
William Harrison Stoops, last of Knoxville 1851 settlers, died at his daughter’s home two miles west of town last Monday aged 81. He arrived at age 20 and lived within two miles of Knoxville for sixty-two years. When he arrived the business square had seven log cabins and hazel brush, where the $100,000 brown stone courthouse now stands.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Oskaloosa district of the Methodist church closed its three days' session in Knoxville. About fifty delegates attended from Oska loosa Grinnell Montezuma Eddyville New Sharon Rose Hill Sigourney and Delta. Next annual meeting will be held at Delta.
Washington April 24 Rep Gallagher of Illinois introduced a House resolution urging Attorney General McReynolds to conduct a thorough investigation of the American and National Leagues. The move centers on Ty Cobb and the Detroit club over a $15,000 holdout as spring training unfolds.
William Gasteiger a Plymouth farmer tried to hang himself then refused dinner at a local cafe, broke into a beer case at a station and drank several bottles. His mental condition will be investigated.
Mary Rabassa a telephone operator in Iowa City killed herself by drinking carbolic acid after leaving a note citing poor health as the cause. The note mentions a spiritualist medium who allegedly warned she would leave home late in April.
Prof. C. W. Vancoella editor of the Henry County Times died Monday at age 83. He served as Iowa state superintendent of schools from 1876 to 1882 and was known as the father of the Iowa school laws. He also once led Grinnell College as president.
Estherville councilman W A Beymer shows an exhibit egg from his Buff Orpington hen. The enormous egg measures 84 inches around the long way and 7 inches around the short way. It weighs four ounces and contains three full sized yolks.
The barn belonging to J. N. Hoover southeast of Blockton was burned with all contents including two horses hay grain vehicles implements and harness. The recently built structure was among the largest in the area.
In Iowa Falls an election saw women voters play a prominent role as the proposition to bond the independent school district for 75000 dollars to construct a new high school building carried by a large margin.
The body of Chet Butler, who drowned with two cousins at Ft. Madison on March 14, has been found by fishermen just below Keokuk. The recovery closes a local search by authorities and confirms the tragic incident on the Mississippi River.
The Estherville city council, recognizing the need for a city hall, plans to erect a new building this summer at a cost of 6500 dollars. The firehouse will be fully equipped.
A special election is planned in Huxley on Saturday May 41 to decide issuing $5,000 in bonds for a new school house in the independent district.
Mason City drive for three thousand dollars to fund the Y W C A movement shows strong progress. Committees raised twelve hundred in a single day and continue fundraising with notable interest.
The regular conference of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Cedar Falls Methodist Church closed a successful meeting with large attendance.
W J Evans of Creston reports the death of Albia coal mine owner W J Evans a wealthy Monroe county magnate from Brights disease. He is described as one of the area's richest men and father to W J Evans of Creston.
A Baptist state convention committee met in Iowa Falls to decide on joining a ten day rural churches conference at Iowa State College Ames. The vote was unanimous to accept the invitation from the Presbyterian denomination.
The New Hampton postmaster appointment draws crowding support as two Democratic editors vie for the job. August Hilmer of the Iowa Free Press and B H Feuling of the New Hampton Tribune lead rival factions.
Mary Johnson was granted a divorce from George P. Johnson with alimony of 1500 dollars a life estate in the home valued at 3500 dollars the return of her diamond engagement ring and 300 dollars for attorney's fees. Johnson's first wife had previously divorced him.
Daniel Fry a leading citizen and capitalist was run down on the Knoxville public square and is believed fatally injured. The auto weighing 2200 pounds crossed his body diagonally from hip to shoulder.
Fire gutted the Dubuque Boat and Boiler company main building and spread to the Burlington freight house and fire box cars filled with merchandise. Loss estimated at $40,000.
California legislators debate anti alien land bill after President Wilson asks to send Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan to Sacramento for counsel. Senate adopts resolution noting right to legislate on land ownership while inviting Bryan to visit to discuss proposed laws.
After a 24 hour bombardment Montenegrins seized Scutari in a bayonet assault. King Nicholas entered in triumph, declaring the city retaken and ready to resist powers. More than 5000 Turks and 3000 Montenegrins died. 20000 prisoners were taken.
London on April 22 reports militant suffragettes tried to speak at Sunday meetings but were saved from violence by a large police detachment amid mobs. Other items note Minnesota workers' compensation bill nearing governor, a boiler explosion killing Thomas Thompson and two granddaughters near Mount Pleasant, a $200000 fire in Fenton, and a wrestling match in Chicago with Zybszko defeating Le Marin in two straight falls.
Independence J N Smith clerk of Buchanan district court resigns to become cashier of the new Iowa State bank starting May 10 at Hazleton replacing the old Kiefer bank.
Fire at Oxford Iowa sweeps Rock Island depot and E D Jones and Sons elevator burning 15000 bushels of grain. Estimated loss around 20000 dollars with 7000 dollars of insurance on the elevator.
Nate Marshall aged 33 of the Modale area was killed when a disk ran over him. He died at Heise hospital in Missouri Valley after the incident occurred northwest of Modale.
The Iowa State Kindergarten association will hold its annual convention in Cedar Falls May 16-17 with about 200 delegates expected. Miss Florence Ward will lecture on the Mme Montessori System of Child Education.
Barry Gilbert of the state university college of law will spend six weeks this summer teaching at the University of California law school.
George W. Colburn longtime superintendent of the Creston stock yards and veteran Burlington Railroad official retires due to ill health after forty eight years in service.
Glidden Graphic editor L. Reever sells the paper to Ben J. Pruess who will assume ownership immediately. Pruess has long directed the Eldon Forum and will take charge at once.
Des Moines Iowa April 24 Governor Clarke appoints former Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson to lead a commission to study overseas farming methods for potential Iowa use.
DeWolf Hopper and Hilen 8. Hopper were granted a permanent decree of divorce in Mineola New York, April 23. The plaintiff Nella Bergen, stage name of Hilen 8 Hopper, cited no defense.
Washington reports a social trust formed by the cabinet ladies and Mrs. Marshall wife of the vice president to hold a joint cabinet reception each Wednesday replacing prior individual gatherings. The first trial featured Mrs. Marshall and cabinet women hosting in the Shoreham hotel's gold room.
Robbers broke into John Forgberg's saloon in Kansas City Missouri late Tuesday evening and carried away a 500 pound safe containing $30 a rare collection of coins and other trinkets.
Charles F. Baker, former assistant cashier at Crocker National Bank, was sentenced by the United States district court to ten years in San Quentin penitentiary for defalcation.
Crosby Minn April 23 miners on the Cuyuna range end a strike. Work resumes at the Kennedy Armour properties and the Thompson mine with full crews.
Samuel J. Graham of Pittsburgh was chosen Tuesday as first assistant attorney general to fill the vacancy after William H. Lewis resigned.
Rome reports the pope's condition improving to the public as his spirits and restlessness ease. He again takes only liquids after refusing solid food, marking continued gradual recuperation.
The rock from Mount Rochefort near Florac toppled Tuesday sending a massive boulder about a mile and a half into the valley. It wrecked fields gardens and orchards in its path without reporting injuries.
A Baltimore & Ohio No. 11 passenger train from New York to Chicago derailed near Ravenna Ohio on Tuesday. Two Pullman sleepers overturned and four persons reported injured as rescue crews responded to the scene.
Lake Hopatcong N J April 24 three men were killed and seven injured in an explosion in the Atlas Powder company packing house Tuesday. The packing house was wiped out entirely.
Lucien D. Tennant twenty five of Terre Haute Ind a first year student in Harvard graduate school was found dead Tuesday with a bullet hole in his head in Cambridge Mass on April 24 report said.
More than 14 000 citizens left Washington on Sunday to greet their illustrious former governor, their mission unfulfilled as the president could not be reached.
A prominent New York surgeon displayed a left hand fashioned from a portion of the patient’s back. The marvel was shown Sunday in Washington, with La Foux Raymond of the city in attendance.
Pittsburgh scene reports 70 miners dead at the Cincinnati mine Finleyville after a devastating explosion leaving many more missing or burned. Rescue teams from the US bureau of mines and local companies recover bodies as frantic relatives gather at the entrance.
A fourteen year old boy, Herman Coppes, confessed at Kane County jail to killing Mrs Maud Sleep and her two babies at the Sleep farmhouse near Elgin. He reportedly shot the mother with a revolver and killed the infants with an ax, then disposed of the bodies in a cistern, after which he claimed to have gone to feed the cows. Coppes had been paroled from a St Charles reformatory for stealing two dollars and was employed by Manny Sleep as a farm hand under reformatory contract.
London reports the death of Mrs Mary Cooper, childhood friend of Charles Dickens and the original model for Little Dorrit, who died on Wednesday after a long illness.
I Townsend Burden died of apoplexy at his New York home on Wednesday. The seventy five year old society figure and his wife were prominent in New York and Newport society, with long civic and social ties.
In Joliet Illinois on April 25 seven year old Mary Smith was watching from a home window when a gust of wind drove a bonfire flame against her pinafore causing fatal burns. Her mother stood nearby but could not stop the accident.
Miss Mabel Near, a young millinery designer, was awarded $30,000 in damages by a supreme court jury against the Interborough Rapid Transit Company for injuries suffered, in New York on a Wednesday.
Judge G W Holland aged seventy four prominent banker and mine owner in the northwest shot himself while examining a revolver in his Brainerd Minnesota office on Wednesday April 25 authorities said the motive was not disclosed and his condition was not immediately known
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