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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
A Des Moines survey reports Iowa holds 13 000 square miles of coal-bearing ground with over 208 billion tons unmined. Mining began in 1840 and 306 million tons have been mined to date, about 1 percent of the estimated total within state borders.
Carl S. Rodin 26 of Company C 300th and 13th signal corps died ten minutes after consuming carbolic acid at police headquarters Des Moines. He and his wife quarreled with a taxicab driver and were placed in a patrol wagon en route to the station Rodin attempted a whiskey drink but the flask was knocked away and he then drained the carbolic acid.
Mrs Tina Rinard wife of Ray Rinard was killed instantly when their car ran off a hill and into a ditch near De Soto. The engine failed causing the vehicle to go out of control as the family of five traveled to a neighbor’s home.
Webb McConnell a 62 year old man agrees to husk corn for Jack Westrope near Harlan at 60 cents a bushel with a daily average target of 100 bushels If he misses he only gets his board McConnell has averaged over 100 bushels per day for four years showing long term reliability.
Twenty two Greene High School and eighth grade students each applied for a $50 Liberty bond. The school and faculty also purchase three $50 bonds and eleven $58 bonds for faculty. In total thirty five $50 bonds are allotted to the school.
Orders from the War Department authorize 5000 men of the Eighty-eighth division to train in the Signal Corps aviation program. A proposed aviation school near the rifle range has been inspected this summer, and officers expect formal action to establish the school.
Welcome Abbott of Lamont finally gains navy enlistment after three failed attempts due to youth. He is at the Great Lakes training station under Yad supervision and remains determined to serve despite earlier rejections. Abbott will not reach 17 until December and trained in wireless telegraphy helped secure admission.
The Thirteenth Division reports Oscar Johnson aged 18 to 26, an un naturalized Norwegian citizen, captured at Camp Dodge and held for court martial after refusing to report. He registered June 5 and claimed Norwegian citizenship, triggering discharge and ten years in prison under modified wartime law. Clifford Barnes of Strawberry Point, with a wife and four children, seeks exemption implying physical unfitness. his case may set a precedent for similar claims at Camp Dodge.
Decorah Iowa Winneshiek county high school pupils started a Liberty bond purchase program claiming the Decorah school may be first to urge youths to invest. Rev Dr H H Green mobilized the students and the class names will be inscribed on a $50 bond. Mrs Eva M Fleming aided the plan as city superintendent and state teachers association president.
About thirty thousand Sioux City residents observed Beefless Day and saved 6500 pounds of beef. The three largest hotels served fish poultry and vegetables. Daniel Cameron of the Cudahy plant urged making Fridays meatless too. At a Liberty day luncheon the bond campaign reported oversubscription of Sioux City's $8 million quota.
In Perry Woodward Dallas county a night marshal named Judge Leaming shot and killed Roy Hutt son of Mr and Mrs William Hutt. Officials say Hutt was drunk and pulled a gun chasing people from the streets including his wife. The marshal fired in self defense and Hutt died within minutes.
In Des Moines Burlington lodge 1844 oldest in Iowa carried the state’s oldest Odd Fellow banner. The flag, secured by the Burlington lodge in its early years, had last been paraded in 1892 before this year’s event.
Charles A. Joseph aged 69, founder of The Advertiser and thirty five year editor, died at his home from injuries after falling from a ladder and not regaining consciousness.
Murray farmer Stanley Goer was killed instantly when his car was struck by Burlington fast mail No. 7 at a grade crossing as he headed to Des Moines. The accident occurred near Murray, authorities reported.
Judge George Jepson in district court ruled the city bootlegging and vice nuisance ordinance unconstitutional. He sustained H. Merlin’s demurrer against the city, finding no state law authorizes such a local ordinance. The measure, drafted by George Ward head of public safety, was recently passed by the city council.
Mrs John Doty is elected president of the Comfort club formed by mothers and relatives of soldiers headed to France or in training. A Christmas cheer bag will be provided for each man in service with Company E. Mrs O B Yates is secretary and Mrs Merle McCunn is treasurer. Mothers will hold united daily prayer at 9 oclock.
Des Moines Iowa. The army converts Fort Des Moines into a 1000 bed general hospital for Hawkeye soldiers injured abroad with a 1230000 dollar budget. Col Glennen says wounded will be sent home for care near relatives. Works starts after November 1 and nations plan to staff with 35 doctors and 15 medical corps. The project aims to aid Camp Dodge and western troops, while keeping humane access for families.
Louisiana cane sugar totaling 200 million pounds was contracted by American Sugar Refining to relieve Eastern shortages. The refiner price was about 13 million dollars with refining and transport costs arranging wholesaler prices from 8.30 to 7.25 cents per pound by year end. Transportation plans target 100 million pounds to Philadelphia Boston and New York refineries.
General Pershing accompanied French General Franchet d Espere d into the trenches during the French attack on the Aisne front. He moved into the first line of captured German trenches and then into the second line while shells fell around him. American intelligence officers observed the assault and the procession of German prisoners.
Washington reports the list of those lost on the United States transport Antilles includes Private Eriest Segert and Private Youn Bright with their relatives Mrs. Hdna Barnett and Mike Bright, plus Private Roy Cottrell and his mother Mrs. Alfred Cottrell, and Private Lee W. Nelson with cousin Mary J. Nowaczyk. The U S S Cassin returned to port after an engagement with a German submarine in the war zone.
Swiss paper Bund reports more than 12,000 German deserters have found sanctuary in Switzerland, according to official sources. The figure highlights wartime disruptions and neutral territory hosting exhausted troops.
In Washington on October 20 this indirect consequence of the Antilles loss is that navy stokers will be placed in the fireholds of all transports to ensure maximum speed through the submarine zone.
A five story Adams Express Company garage in central Philadelphia burned destroying seventy five motor trucks and causing a 350000 dollar loss. The blaze damaged the building and disrupted city logistics on October 26.
Chicago reports engineer Albert Cameron and fireman Sherman Wright killed when passenger train 102 of the Chicago and Northwestern left the rails and wrecked at Northfield Illinois on October 25.
The Ohio Supreme Court decides the November ballot will include a referendum on presidential suffrage, directing voters statewide to decide the issue in the upcoming election.
London reports Premier Lloyd George told a 10 000 strong Albert Hall rally that no terms exist for lasting peace and warned an armed truce would lead to a worse conflict. He cited America’s manpower and German submarine failures as allies gain time and readiness for a pivotal inter allied conference.
Petrograd reports a second German landing attempt near Malsehull Manor eight miles north of Werder was driven off by Russian forces. Russians also retook trenches north of Hinsenburg manor and captured positions in the Gulf of Riga fight. The Russian admiralty says several German vessels were sunk or disabled while Russians lost the battleship Slava and a large torpedo-boat.
Lieutenant Governor Crossley Missouri fuel administrator will immediately survey state coal production and fuel requirements. Virtually all coal used in Missouri is mined in Illinois.
In Petrograd on October 25 the press described the peace terms announced by the council of workmen and soldiers delegates as confusing and unacceptable, signaling sharp public dissatisfaction with the settlement.
Cadet Roebuck of Chicago, member of the Mohawk aviation camp, was killed when the airplane he operated fell 500 feet. It was Roebuck's first night flight.
The Supreme Court adjourned on Monday for two weeks and will issue decisions on cases already argued. The next decision day is set for November 7.
Col. CG. FF. Baker chairman of the American Red Cross to Italy and Maj. T. W. Huntington return to Ananaes Port aboard an American steam ship after duties in Italy.
French troops breached German lines north of the Aisne advancing over two miles at one point and capturing more than 7500 prisoners along with 25 heavy and field guns. Villages Allemont Vaudesson Malmanison forts fell. Premier Painleve calls it a major success. Lafayette escadrille of American flyers participated in the attack.
In Belleville on October 23 a circuit court jury convicted John Dow and Charles Hanna of the murder of William Keyser during the East St. Louis race riots. Each received 15 years in prison while Harry Robinson awaits a new trial. Keyser was shot July 2 as he stood at his store doorway watching rioters. Three other white men were convicted of murder, one white man pleaded guilty, and ten Negroes were convicted.
Milwaukee Oct 23 Senator Paul O Husting was accidentally shot in the back by his brother Gustav while duck hunting near Rush Lake Wisconsin He died later Sunday night at a farmhouse in Picketts The Democrat senator had just returned to Mayville from the recent congressional session where he backed the war program He was born April 25 1866 in Fond du Lac and had been elected to the Senate in 1914 to succeed Isaac Stephenson
A wireless message from Amsterdam reports Chancellor Michaelis has placed his resignation in the Kaiser’s hands. An imperial decree transfers inner affairs duties to a new department of economics, with Vice Chancellor Helfferich relieved of the interior administration.
News dispatch reports the American steamer Santa Elena sunk near Perrol with 24 missing. Only the captain and one sailor survived the disaster reported from Buenos Aires on October 26.
Philadelphia candy factories faced a sugar shortage after a telegram from George M. Rolph, sugar representative for the federal food administration. The notice lists a cut in sugar supply affecting local production and distribution.
The treasury department announced a new loan of 20 million dollars to France. This brings American loans to the French republic to 790 million dollars and total loans to the allies to 2,276.4 million dollars.
British naval aid to the beleaguered Skussian sea forces helped them break from German flotilla fire in Moon Sound. The operation enabled a notable escape from heavy pursuit near the Tiga bay area.
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