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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
A fifty by twenty foot rock cave uncovered on north Lime river during foundation work at the Decker Packing plant may date from early settlement. Artifacts including a primitive cook stove emerged. theories rival between a horse thief hideout and a refuge for settlers against Indians, with site said to be beyond living memory.
Six men were badly hurt when a car turned turtle near Mason City wrecking the machine. The seriously injured are Charles Potter Carl Fravers J H A Griffith Edward Strand Lee Cunningham and Harry Anderson, all local businessmen.
Farmers hold potatoes at 90 cents a bushel as bets rise on higher prices. Northern sections report large crops and suggest prices may fall if supplies remain abundant.
At the election here the McGregor Electric Light and Power company was granted a twenty five year franchise to erect and maintain lines through town for the transmission of electricity to Monona and intermediate points.
George Whipple of Burlington, sixty four years an Odd Fellow, turned the sentiment against Mason City for next year’s grand lodge session, enabling Burlington to host the event.
Edward F. Cotter as administrator for Ann E. Whittaker reports in district court that the estate of Neola resident has grown to roughly 25000 dollars in value.
Mel Jones on a Loveland area farm lost a team of horses valued at 500 dollars when a runaway broke loose from a scrap er. The frightened animals were badly cut during their flight and died from their injuries.
The boosters committee set to raise 23000 dollars for prizes at the big automobile race meeting in Sioux City next July has nearly reached the goal, with the event now assured.
Horace Ream 31 son of State Senator John F. Ream hanged himself at his father’s home two miles from Oskaloosa after a period of illness. He had been in poor health for some time.
A. M. Cahalan of Waukon Junction reports ten acres yielding apples worth 1600 dollars. The crop proves profitable as apple production expands in this Iowa region.
The street car strike remains unchanged with cars not running and commercial, public, and heat service currents closed down in Oskaloosa.
The Rev. Thomas Horton, pastor of Grace Episcopal church in Boone for two years, has resigned to serve at St. James Parish church in Oskaloosa.
Trustees of Buena Vista college elect Rev. R. Rehiin pastor of Knox Presbyterian Sioux City as president to succeed Rev. James P. Linn who has resigned DeD.
The Rev. Thompson formerly of Elliott was acquitted of appropriating 600 dollars given to settle a breach of promise action. The trial occurred in Montgomery county.
William Dunnegan aged 31 was found dead in bed in Keokuk. John Carss Sr who lived alone was also found dead by neighbors. Coroner determined both deaths were due to heart failure.
Carlos Madero youngest son of the former Mexican president says the election is a farce under Huerta. He notes intelligent Mexicans will not vote while Huerta controls the polls and threatens with hanging on to power. He laments deputies jailed and says revolutionists may stop Huerta, likening it to a football game with Huerta holding the ball.
Shenandoah Mississippi Laura Gibson learned from a Des Moines expert that the violin her uncle J. W. Gibson bought for 14 dollars is nearly 298 years old, a real Stainer worth at least 3000 dollars. The instrument has stayed in the family for generations.
Leon resident Leon Charles Treble says he is the fastest bricklayer in the United States and recently set a pace on a new paving project. Last week Sheriff Lorey and Deputy Clerk Mannismith timed him for one minute and he laid 108 bricks. his average day is 35 000 bricks with ten men to supply bricks.
The Iowa county board of supervisors purchases a strip of land two miles east of Marengo on the south side of the Rock Island right of way. The goal is to keep the Straight Road on that side and prevent crossing the tracks and recrossing further on. This marks another River-to-River road improvement in Iowa county.
Waterloo E S Estes announces preliminary arrangements for a dairy train tour on the Burlington road in southern Town. Speakers include Judge Quarton of Algona president of the State Dairy Association J J Ross of Town Falls and G H Tellier of Des Moines.
In Glenwood region the water level of lake Walconsie eleven miles south is so low that millions of fish are doomed to perish this winter. When the fish are moved into shallow water their splashing sounds resemble a huge flock of wild fowl departing.
Sixty years since the first Odd Fellows lodge began in Council Bluffs pioneers of the order will mark the anniversary. Gen. Grenville M. Dodge the lodge’s oldest member will address the gathering.
Government lock at Keokuk will be closed for the season Navy 15 according to notices issued to rivermen by Maj. G M Hoff man United States engineer.
Davenport Thomas Rathburn age 50 was struck by an automobile driven by W T Cotter and died an hour later from a fractured skull officials said.
The Rev. J. D. Vanney, pastor of the Federated Baptist church in Estherville, has resigned to take a new position in Cedar Falls.
Dr. W. T. Shepard and associates from LeMars will organize a company to manufacture Wheat Nuts, a patented breakfast food. A cement factory building will be erected for the operation.
Cholera losses in Cerro Gordo Mason City county swine exceed 1 million dollars according to veterinarians treating animals across the county.
Earl Craig son of Mr and Mrs W M Craig fell from the Rock Island railroad bridge over the river road on the west side while carrying newspapers and his leg was broken in two places.
Herman Richter was accidentally killed by his companion Charles Marsh while they hunted ducks on the Mississippi shore near Dubuque. The incident occurred at a close range, with Marsh fatally shooting Richter by accident during the hunt.
In iMarengo 125 business and professional men backed the new road law praising blueprint construction for permanent improvements. J M Dower, Sam Hutzell, County Engineer Goldthwaite and W T Gates spoke as six gangs prepare to work on county roads all next summer with work already praised.
President Wilson will present a constitutional restoration scheme to his cabinet after reports from Mexico City show sharp diplomatic exchanges. Four U S warships depart Hampton Roads to relieve vessels off Vera Cruz under Rear Admiral Fletcher. General Maas in Vera Cruz bars baseball games amid tense U S Mexican relations.
President Wilson told the Southern Commercial congress in Mobile that the United States will steer Latin American ties by morality not expediency. He pledged no more territorial conquest and urged fair concessions, saying America stands for liberty and opposes inequality.
The Iowa Beekeepers association holds its second annual convention in Des Moines December 10 to 12. Industry authorities will speak on bee matters, including Frank Coverdale of Delmar on sweet clover as a farm crop. Members will bring product samples and demonstrate new methods. officers will be elected on day two.
Iowa fish car deliveries continue as state fish and game warden I C Hinshaw stocks West Okoboji Spirit Lake and other waters with pickerel pike black bass and croppies. Car loads released into the Cedar Wapsipinicon and Clear lakes mark ongoing statewide stocking efforts.
Judge Howell overruled a retrial motion in the Deerfoot murder case. Deerfoot was convicted of slaying his wife with a self defense claim rejected. Jurors viewed the code during deliberations, prompting belief in a possible new trial, which will be appealed to the supreme court.
A new Women's Relief corps is formed at the Iowa soldiers home in Marshalltown with thirty nine charter members. The group will be known as Gen Phil Sheridan W R C No 356.
Anemosa William LeVan road master of the C. A. & N. railroad was seriously hurt when a timber fell on his foot during construction near Jackson crushing it. He was overseeing the site at the time of the accident.
The Baptist church here unanimously called Rev. G. L. Von Hagen of Mercer Missouri to the pastorate. He has accepted and will move his family here next week.
Mary V. Moon leaves University Hospital Iowa City to take a similar role at Omaha's Methodist Hospital. The nurses training school reports eight staff nurses quit in five months.
Glenwood dep warden T L Hall released thirty eight ring necked pheasants in a local park. A $100 fine will be collected from anyone injuring one of the birds within five years.
Topeka report shows October coldest on record at twenty degrees. statewide conditions include two to five inches of snow covering ground across Kansas. Local authorities warned residents to brace for continued freezing temperatures.
Miss Jane Addams revealed she received romantic letters from Henry Leunker. Leunker was arrested at Addams' request in New Orleans.
Frederick Ludewig a New York lace importer was arrested on a charge of defrauding the government of duties amounting to thousands of dollars by undervaluing imports.
New York, Oct 30. Women passengers on a liner held an indignation meeting after customs officers enforcing the new tariff ban on aigrettes ordered the feathers removed from hats.
Hans Schmidt reiterated in a confession before Federal Judge Hooker that Doctor Muret the dentist had no involvement in the centerfeiting plant while detailing the murder of Anna Aumuller in New York on October 30.
A six hour battle in a snowstorm near Trinidad ends with 15 mine guards killed and 2 children wounded. One thousand militiamen were rushed to the scene after miners trapped guards in a canyon attacked three coal camps. Miners from Delagua Hastings Berwind and Tabasco camps participated. Word sent to Governor Ammons.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on October 31 miners marked Mitchell day honoring the 1908 successful strike anniversary. Across the anthracite field activity slowed as celebrations held back production and hardly a wheel turned.
Berlin October 31. Explosion of dirigible Zeppelin L-2 killed twenty eight men. Cause traced to partial vacuum formed in the center gondola behind a new style wind shield.
In San Salvador officials report fifty four drownings across Salvadoran districts following an unprecedented two day rainfall. The disaster spans multiple communities with search and relief operations underway.
Mrs. Katherine C. Gould former wife of Howard Gould is sued for 29000 by attorney C J Shearn who claims 24000 is for legal services in her divorce and the case is filed in Washington dated October 30.
In Tulea Okio on October 30 a crowd gathered at the baseball park to watch Giants face White Sox when the grand stand collapsed injuring forty spectators. Emergency crews attended the scene as spectators rushed to safety.
Charles W. Gates of New York died suddenly at the Cody Burlington depot from heart disease after a 33 day big game hunting trip. His party included A. Morrow G. Irving Dr Mothersell Dr Williamson and Mr Heisler. They had camped near Thoroughfare creek with 55 horses and 10 guides. A coroner declined an inquest.
The will filed for probate in St. Louis on Wednesday leaves almost the entire estate to widow Nellie Busch Loeb and children. August A. Busch is set to receive two-sevenths after other allocations, with six heirs each getting one-seventh. Trustees named include Mrs. Lilly Busch, August A. Busch, and Charles Nagel. Charities receive $120,000.
Katherine Elkins of Elkins West Virginia married Billy Hitt of Washington on Monday after a seven year courtship. The ceremony comes amid lighthearted mentions of past royal marriage rumors involving the Duke of Abruzzi and Albania.
Robbers blew the Attica Ohio post office safe demolishing the two story brick building and took about fifteen thousand dollars including county fair funds. Sol Litt a prominent Chicago theatre man died at his home from heart trouble.
James W. Nichols of Lima Ohio a conductor was killed in the ditched fast west bound freight at Muncie Ind James W Wallace and C E H Smith both of Lima Ohio brakemen were seriously injured in the wreck
The Teutonic arrived in Liverpool on October 29 and nearly collided with an iceberg off Belle Isle before a lookout detected danger and averted disaster.
In Kentucky's Breathitt County three men Clel Miller and Woodson were killed in a Sunday shooting near Allen. The victims are described as victims of mountaineer marksmanship contributing to the county's grim reputation.
The Philippine anti opium law enacted by the commission was declared valid by the United States Supreme Court despite a Chinese challenger alleging it violated acts of Congress.
Chicago October 31 A defense opening in the U S circuit court of appeals argues that Frank M Ryan and about 80 others connected with the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers were improperly punished on both conspiracy and dynamite carriage charges Their attorney Elijah N Zollne contends double punishment and quashable indictments warrant reversal Charles W Miller district attorney of Indianapolis will defend lower court rulings and verdicts as the case proceeds
Hartford Oct 29 The Pope Manufacturing Company was placed in the hands of a receiver Colonel George Pope treasurer named receiver He will continue the business The firm organized in 1908 in Connecticut as a reorganization of the New Jersey Pope Manufacturing Company and has a Massachusetts incorporation since 1912 It is authorized to issue 4 000 000 in common stock and 2 500 000 in six percent preferred stock and it makes motor vehicles of all descriptions.
Seven firemen were killed and four others missing after a large $500,000 fire at the Good year Rubber company four story building in Milwaukee’s business district. An explosion toppled a wall and shattered glass within two blocks, injuring twenty four and trapping the workers.
Federal Judge Chatfield appointed receivers for the Seal Shipped Oyster company in New York on the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston application due to failure to pay interest on 2,500,000 dollars in bonds.
The United States Kellastone company, a $1,000,000 Chicago corporation, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court. It admitted it could not meet its indebtedness.
Isaac Stephenson Jr, nephew of Senator Stephenson, was found dead on a Milwaukee train. He served as general manager of the Ludington-Wells Lumber Co in Michigan.
In New York on October 30 Rev. Andrew Wilson of St. Pauls Protestant Church Brooklyn and Rev. Peter Rose were badly beaten by a mob after their auto struck and killed a boy. The ministers escaped serious injury as bystanders intervened.
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