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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
4
A Monticello Express humor piece mocks sensational journalism and social quirks. It references lobsters at 85 cents per pound, women’s hats, harem skirts, press agents, Nevada crowds, Boston women clubs, fly papers candidates, a California office seeker, a New York teacher fined for hugging, sauerkraut life extension, coronation tones for American millionaires, ice cream blushes, married judges, and alimony reminders.
An English paper suggests a method for handling a violent attacker by binding wrists with a handkerchief then carrying the assailant to a police station. The guidance blends self defense with preserving presentation to authorities.
London shopkeepers show little worry as over 25 million dollars are anticipated to flow from American visitors during the coronation, signaling strong consumer activity amid the event.
A woman has succeeded to ownership of a baseball franchise and faces a learning curve on rules and strategy. She vows to understand why runners cannot advance until after the fly is caught, without asking spectators for answers in the grandstand.
A cheap substitute for radium has been discovered and is said to be as effective. The public shows little concern about the potential rise in radium prices, even if it climbs by millions per pound.
A Brooklyn flat dweller earned dislike from neighbors by always paying rent on time. The story notes that some people dislike consistent behavior others may overlook.
A California woman uses a telephone receiver weekly to darn stockings. The practice suggests other domestic uses may be found with a little imagination.
A resident of a Pennsylvania town refused 150 marriage offers Showy social customs and a fascination economy create a surplus female population in some areas and highlight limits of the law against it.
A New Orleans school teacher has invented a new grammar aiming to curb the habit of saying those kind. The designer hopes it helps educated speakers replace casual phrases with precise language.
A New York police officer writes a parody of The Old Oaken Bucket in hope it becomes the nation’s new anthem. He aims to fuse verse with patriotic spirit and seeks broad adoption.
A gold medal and $2,000 are now offered to the person who does the most for the progress of patients in advanced surgery. The award follows an earlier prize of a gold medal and $1,000 for the same purpose.
A Kansas City girl sues for $15,000 claiming a young man kissed her against her will and mussed her hair. She seeks compensation for the incident and the harm to her dignity.
A Ohio society figure argues a dinner with an ape as chief guest is better than courting or marrying humans for titles. The defense is presented as reasonable and sharp, asserting natural apes over titled partners.
Professor G R Bliss of Ames College argues constant spraying is essential to high yields in Iowa fruit. He cites Illinois university trials showing 65 percent first grade apples after spraying and warns against sod and moss near trees to curb pests and disease. Strawberries may dip from drought, but other berries look strong.
At a farmers meeting in Kimballton Audubon county $30,000 was raised to aid buying back from the receiver seventeen miles of the Atlantic Northern Southern road before the July 24 sale. Coupled with $140,000 in mortgage bonds this brings the total toward purchasing the farmers own branch line to $170,000.
Atlantic audience of about three thousand witnessed Rene Siim perform a bold maneuver during the aviation meeting. A final flight in wind and rain left him trapped hundreds of feet aloft before making a swift landing a mile from the grounds to save his aircraft and himself.
A. A. Lester, a prosperous merchant, shot himself today in Sioux City. Despondency over a divorce granted about three months earlier is believed to be the cause. Lester’s brother, a police officer, had died by his own hand several months ago.
In Waverly a breeder recalls earning profits from horses. E M Reeves once bought Percheron mares for 1000 dollars, sold a 2 year old colt for 800, and has just sold another colt for 1000, showing rising returns as auto interest grows.
Des Moines police detain Dr. S B Garry of Searsboro Iowa after he hurled a bicycle through a candy shop front window. Cocaine and morphine were found on him and authorities suspect drug intoxication.
A twelve mile west of Knoxville, 18 year old Lad Marsh son of Mr and Mrs A B Marsh is unconscious after a runaway accident. He was thrown from his buggy caught by the lines and dragged over a mile. He may die as a result of the injuries.
Harlan Emil Christensen aged 25 a farm laborer employed by Andrew Rasch in Polk township died by self-inflicted gunshot to the abdomen. He lived one hour and leaves two brothers here and parents in Denmark.
During an electrical storm lightning struck the Spaulding residence west of the city wounding or stunning the family. The bolt passed through the house but caused no fire. Nearby at the Kinney farm a cattle barn was struck and destroyed by fire two miles west.
Dr Bertha Van Hoesen addressed the Iowa Society of Medical Women in Des Moines this week wearing a white surgeon suit and conducting a clinic at Methodist hospital. Dr Sophie Hinze Scott of Des Moines presides over the association.
Des Moines dispatch reports a delegation of twenty eight from the city to the annual state convention of Episcopal churches meeting in Sioux City at St. Thomas church. The local group includes sixteen from St. Pauls seven from St. Marks and five from St. Lukes.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway will move the auditing department to Belle Plaine on May 20. The unit will comprise seven to eight men and occupy rooms above the baggage and express rooms now used by Train master Hanson.
Albia holds a strong lead in the second referendum on the location of the United Mine Workers of America District 13 headquarters. Final counts show Albia 288, Des Moines 13, Okalosa 12 in the latest tally reported by Hiteman.
Seventeen cars of freight train No. 61 on the Milwaukee Sioux City branch piled up across the track between Mapleton and Rodney. No trainmen were injured but traffic was halted for about fifteen hours.
Ames T McCall assistant professor of horticulture at the college has accepted the position as head of the Northwest Experimental station in Minnesota connected with the state university. Headquarters will be in Crookston Minnesota.
Belle Plaine reports that the American Concrete company, which produced large reinforced concrete tile for railways in the south yards last year, will operate here again this year on a larger scale employing about twenty five men.
Iowa City the state historical society has received budgets reports and records from the late Leander Clark the first Indian agent for the Musquakie at Tama. Prof. Benjamin Shambaugh led the effort to acquire the material for preservation.
Thomas Shelley of Davis County died after being struck by Wabash freight No. 3 near Carbon. He was instantly killed and his skull was crushed. Shelley was born in Davis County.
Lightning struck a barn owned by J. T. Atkinson of Blencoe, Iowa, destroying the structure with all contents. Seven cattle perished along with hay and grain stored inside the barn.
A $40,000 fire tore through Corydon's business district for three hours leaving half of the area in ruins. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
The Illinois Senate adopted a resolution by 30 to 10 to refer the Helm committee’s findings on Senator William Lorimer to the U S Senate. The panel blamed bribery for Lorimer’s May 1909 election, while amending to rebuke Hopkins supporters. A separate bid to extend the helm inquiry to May 31 failed 39 to 8. Senator La Follette announced a reinvestigation plan for next Monday.
In Mexico City Diaz and Corral plan to resign before June 1 and an armistice is signed. Francisco I. Madero will join De la Barra as chief adviser and share executive power as an effective joint presidency until new elections within six months. Cabinet reorganization and amnesty moves are outlined as terms.
London records begin three months of jubilation for the coronation with the Kaiser, his empress, and Victoria Louise among guests at King George’s dedication of the Victoria Memorial. The ceremony at Buckingham Palace preceded a royal dinner and further entertainment with German visitors prominent in London society.
At the annual Davenport meeting Group 8 of the Bankers' association endorsed the Aldrich currency proposal marking support for the plan amid financial policy discussions.
Telephone and electric light poles in Vinton's business section are being removed as lines are placed underground to modernize the area and reduce overhead hazards.
James M. Gwinn aged 82 longtime Wayne County pioneer and Mason dies. He settled on a farm in 1852 and served as president of the Wayne County Old Settlers' association for several years.
Dr. B. F. Keables age 83 prominent Pella physician since 1852 is dead. He aided in locating the Central University here.
Cliff Dunnwald aged 3 falls from tree while playing in Waterloo. He suffers a severe neck dislocation and dies almost instantly. He is the son of Jake Dunnwald a retired merchant.
Washington Jakie Anderson a 14 year old son of Sanford Anderson has disappeared. Police officers have been asked to look for him in all the cities of the state.
Estherville residents note plans to place a marble statue on the old Fort Defiance site. The Daughters of the American Revolution will erect a thirty foot high wharf at the location.
Miss Mary Stone braker nearly drowned when she fell from a boat during a pleasure ride in Rockwell City. Ralph Knapp sprang into the water and saved her from drowning.
Charles Harker living nearby was badly injured when a horse rushing for the barn jammed him against the door.
Miss Iselen Burling of Eldora has been chosen by L S C girls as May queen. May day exercises are expected next week. The annual May breakfast will be served on the campus May 20.
A long time resident of Estherville who once lived in Augustus is reported dead in Sherburn Minnesota. The cause is a mystery but authorities believe homicide occurred.
Keokuk Iowa Frank McPetridge 50 superintendent of sand digging at the water power works was struck and killed by a falling derrick boom. This is the first fatality connected with the big water power project.
Fire destroyed the Clark Roll Awning company and the Beatrice Creamery branch house causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Several firemen narrowly escaped death during the blaze in Dubuque.
Walter B. Duryea leaves the bulk of his estimated 2.5 million dollar fortune to Eleanor Peregrine a trained nurse who served as his housekeeper for twelve years She receives 50000 outright 30000 in trust a Montclair New Jersey house and the residue after legacies Her total share is about 1.5 million dollars
Albany reports Daniel F. Cohalan chief adviser to Tammany leader Charles F. Murphy will likely succeed James A. O Gorman on the supreme court bench. Governor Dix sent the nomination to the senate and the finance committee reported favorably.
The Commercial Review in Portland reports a favorable outlook for a bumper wheat crop in the Pacific Northwest, signaling strong expectations for the region's harvest.
During a post trial flight at Bitterfeld Parseval II the German military dirigible was blown into a hangar and wrecked. Two passengers aboard sustained sprained ankles in the incident.
Advices from the ministry of war report a French detachment was attacked by Moroccan tribesmen near Debdou in fog. The enemy was repulsed but two French officers were killed and twelve men killed or wounded.
The Japanese government orders a new dreadnaught cruiser of 25,600 tons, as a sister ship to the vessel already ordered in England, signaling expanded naval buildup.
C W Barkley longtime cashier of the State bank of Seward was found dead in a corn crib near Lincoln with a bullet through his brain. Authorities report his bank accounts were in good condition.
Representative Mann of Illinois introduces a bill to close post offices on Sundays for public mail delivery. The measure seeks to end Sunday postal operations nationwide.
Rear Admiral Newton Mason, who has relinquished the office of chief of ordnance, is assigned as a member of the General Board of the Navy headed by Admiral Dewey in Washington.
The United States Supreme Court set aside imprisonment sentences for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison in a contempt case over a Bucks Store and Range Company dispute. The case is remanded to the district court which may pursue civil contempt penalties or reinstate criminal action. A new inquiry committee was appointed to probe if the leaders violated the order.
Governor Chase S. Osborn backs the presidents reciprocity plan and thanks Representatives Young and Loud of Michigan for backing it. He cites 95 percent of Michigan residents and 67 percent of state papers in favor, plus a 3 to 1 student vote at Michigan State Agricultural College. He notes Colonel Roosevelt used a phrase he introduced to him.
Chicago judge George A. Carpenter allowed J Ogden Armour and other Packers to file a motion for a rehearing of their demurrer to the indictments. The ruling followed the Standard Oil decision with briefs due in a week. The judge suggested a fair construction and the session lasted under fifteen minutes. He held the Sherman act is a penal statute for the case.
The Helm committee report on William Lorimer’s U S Senate election states evidence shows the election could not have been procured without bribery and corruption. It lists facts, offers no recommendations, and contains no further comment beyond the evidence.
Atlantic City N J Rev John F Carson of Brooklyn was elected moderator of the Presbyterian church on the second ballot by the general assembly in its 123rd session here.
A monoplane carrying Lieutenant Paul Dupuis and Pierre Monte Bournique crashed from about 250 feet near Rheims France. Dupuis was killed and Bournique was fatally injured.
Mrs. Constance Fauntleroy Runcie of St. Joseph Missouri, reported organizer of the first American women’s club, died in a sanitarium at Winnetka. She was seventy five years old.
Samuel S. Bogart vice president of United Wireless Telegraph admits guilt as one of six officers indicted for use of the mails in a scheme. Court records show the case ties to the company and charges of mail fraud.
In New York the Standard Oil executives at 26 Broadway express readiness to obey the Supreme Court decree and continue operations under their own officers. In Washington the tobacco trust ruling shapes pending policy as Taft and Wickersham say they are satisfied with the decision while avoiding public comment on Justice Harlan's dissent.
Fred Husted a 46 year old farmer in Greenwich Connecticut urged his 12 year old son Lester to pull the trigger of a loaded shotgun. The boy pressed the trigger and Husted was killed, the coroner ruling it death by own action.
A massive conflagration in Kirin, Manchuria leaves 40,000 people homeless in Harbin area. Damage includes 4000 shops, 15 banks and 8,387 other structures destroyed. Estimated value of destroyed property is 20 million dollars.
Los Angeles report states V. Hardlee an amateur aviator was killed at Domingo field while trying out an aeroplane. Hardlee had recently arrived from Ohio.
One trainman is killed and two passengers and an ex press messenger are injured when the St. Louis and San Francisco passenger No. 5 crashes near Garfield Arkansas due to a broken rail. The Springfield Missouri report notes the tragedy and injuries.
Pittsburg millionaire Hoffstat was found not guilty on charges arising from councilmanic graft. The first jury disagreed and the second trial began several days ago.
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