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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
7
In a town debating a City Beautiful campaign, residents describe a push to relocate so-called homely citizens as part of urban renewal. The plan prompts concern over who will stay and who must go, highlighting tensions around redevelopment and community identity.
The Vera Cruz occupation shows new American military prowess with Funston's brigade landing ready for action. Ensign Edward O. McDonnell's machine gun crew on the Terminal hotel roof held firm under sniper fire as bluejackets pinned down three opposing snipers, while witnesses recall the youth and skill of the sailors and the confident Spanish reactions to the troops.
Philip C. Hanna American consul general at Monterey was jailed by federals and held until released by constitutionalists. The report notes Hanna as one of the country’s agents caught in the conflict.
A humorous exchange reveals Chawly lost his job on a morning daily after heading the wedding and funeral notes with a quirky titled column bells knells and yells. Harry comments on the firing as the sirth section loses its original voice.
Senor Riano, the Spanish ambassador at Washington, is acting for General Huerta there.
Reports say Huerta complaints to mediators that U S arms have violated the armistice by landing more troops at Vera Cruz while Washington denies any regressive actions. Secretary Bryan and the War Department indicate no orders for new troop movements, though Funston’s forces may be reinforced to defend Vera Cruz and around the railroad water works amid Cabinet debate.
Des Moines delegates plus Towa life members total nearly 800 for the fortieth Imperial council session at Atlantic. The Des Moines group of 126 traveled aboard a train of real cars including two diners five Pullman sleepers and no baggage car. The train was joined by Pullmans from Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls and Davenport boosting the delegation to eleven sleeper cars.
The Degree of Honor state meeting concluded its sessions in Cedar Rapids after memorial services for Ida Price a former grand lady of honor. Newly elected officers include Shenandoah’s Tita A Branson grand chief matron furlington Fannie Warder Paxton Cedar Rapids grand lady of honor Annie Ty Des Moines Keokuk Moore grand recorder Des Moines Nellie P Deets grand treasurer.
Des Moines reports Tom Fitzsimmons, infielder for the Detroit club is sold under a national agreement to Wichita in the Western League. He previously played for Spokane.
St. Joseph Western League manager Jack Tolland announces pitcher Duffy has been secured from the Pittsburgh Nationals and will report at once to the Drummers in Sioux City.
Iowa pensions granted recently include Malinda Cozad Red Oak 12 dollars Lavina Quigley Scranton 12 dollars Mary J Spicer Randolph 12 dollars Trmina F E Dunlap Wap k ntown 12 dollars Martha Jackson Des Moines 12 dollars William H Snider Davenport 13 dollars.
Spencer Milling company longtime manager Spencer Wirth Bronson, a Democratic candidate for representative, died suddenly of pneumonia.
The Ladies of the Knights of Maccabees district convention will be held in Iowa City on June 4 with anticipated attendance exceeding ten delegates.
The old Grinne'l bloc, the oldest business building in Grinnell, is torn down. Foundations are laid for a new 60000 dollar building to house Merchants National Bank.
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