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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1913

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Farmers to Meet in Cedar Rapids for Grange Session

About 300 to 500 Iowa State Grange farmers will convene in Cedar Rapids December 9 to 12 to press for improved legislation and social, moral, and educational benefits. Ninety grangers from eighty five chapters are represented, with officers and delegates named.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Grange A. R. Mead E. M. Blair Manchester P. F.carroll Wilton Junction John Wunderlich Commercial Club Oskaloosa A. B. Judson Balfour A. I. Mead I. N. Taylor L. L. Richardson P. F. Carroll Mary Yocum Davenport M. Ja. Blair J. W. Wild Council Bluffs Willis Pettit Ivy Wild Judson Mead Butler Wild

Record Fall for Spring Pigs In Marion County

Knoxville stockman Isaac Overton eyes a $1000 price for a six month old litter of spring pigs. A mammoth 285 pound boar fetched $150 from a Michigan buyer, others sold from $843 to $100. A 275 pound pig shipped to Mississippi earned $120.

Knoxville Isaac Overton Marion County Michigan Mississippi Overton

Emmet Youth Disappears Near Estherville

Estherville area resident George Norby 38 or 40 vanished after visiting North Dakota and Minnesota. Relatives fear foul play as he did not return three weeks after promising to come home. no trace has been found.

Estherville George Norby North Dakota Minnesota

Wooley Reelected President of Assistant Postmasters

Sioux City reports Edw. W. Wooley of Jersey City New Jersey was reelected president and Miles A. Shaver of Sioux City was named first vice president at the National Association of Assistant Postmasters convention.

Sioux City National Association of Assistant Postmasters Edw. W. Wooley Jersey City N. J Miles A. Shaver

Manly to Get Electric Light and Power Transmission

Mason City reports the People's Gas and Electric company will begin building a transmission line to supply Manly with electric light and power. The project follows a franchise approval by Manly voters.

Mason City Manly People’s Gas and Electric Company

Fix Homecoming Date in Knoxville Festival Week

Knoxville committee fixes Old Homecoming for the week beginning Oct 13. Organizers have raised between 700 and 800 dollars and aim for a 2000 dollar total to fund the fall festival.

Knoxville

Centerville Man Shot by Drunken Miners

Joe Long of Centerville was shot by a gang of drunken Italian miners after attempting to enter an Italian bootlegging joint and damaging the property. The assailants fled the scene.

Centerville Joe Long Long

Embezzlement Charge Placed Against Donalson

Logan O D Donalson was brought before Justice Creager on a complaint by Cele Creamery company accusing him of embezzling 234.35 dollars.

LeMars Men Arrested on Burglary and Assault

LeMars residents Frank Smith James Sorenson and Edward McGraw were arrested and charged with burglary and assault after an attack on farmer I C Mote. Authorities report the alleged incident occurred near LeMars, and the trio faces formal charges and possible trials.

LeMars Frank Smith James Sorenson Edward McGraw I. C. Mote

Get Together at UI Opens Social Year

The University of Iowa kicked off its social year with a reception hosted by the Y M C A for the universitys 600 new students in Iowa City.

Iowa City University of Iowa

Liquor Cases Appealed in Keokuk District Court

The liquor cases heard before Judge McNamara were appealed to the district court after fines of 100 dollars were assessed for violation of city ordinances on sales. The actions involved twenty six individuals holding government licenses.

Keokuk McNamara District Court

Woman Is Indicted for Illegal Liquor Sale in Mason City

Mrs. Dan Wells was arrested in Mason City after a grand jury indictment on illegal selling of liquor charges.

Mason City Dan Wells Grand Jury

Dental thief strikes in Ulis city after Marshalltown raid

A theft at Dr. H. Co. Mueller's office in Ulis city reports $125 in gold platinum teeth and dental supplies stolen. The same dental thief is linked to recent operations in Marshalltown Iowa. Investigations continue to locate the culprit and recover missing items.

Marshalltown Iowa Ulis City Dr. H. Co. Mueller

Iowa Equal Suffrage Convention Set for Boone

The Iowa Equal Suffrage association to hold its forty second annual convention in Boone on Wednesday Thursday and Friday October 8th 9th and 10th. The event gathers suffrage leaders from Des Moines and across the state to discuss progress and next steps.

Iowa Suffrage Association Des Moines Iowa Equal Suffrage Association Boone

Flying Machines Come to Waterloo Iowa

Waterloo will host the Young Aeroplane company after December 1 moving from Kansas City Missouri. The firm, also a booking agency for pilots like Robert G. Fowler J H Worden Art Smith and Ralph McMillen, runs an aviation school alongside aircraft manufacturing.

Young Aeroplane Company of Kansas City Waterloo Young Aeroplane Company Aeroplane Company Robert G. Fowler J. H. Worden Art Smith Ralph McMillen Aviation

Capitol Suits Filed in Marengo

A suit identical to the Jefferson county filing seeks to enjoin the auditor and supervisors of Iowa county from spreading the half mill levy for the capitol grounds extension. Plaintiffs are J. F. Kirby former county attorney C. J. Simmons cashier Farmers Savings bank and J. P. Gallagher editor Williamsburg Tribune all residents of Williamsburg.

Marengo Jefferson County Iowa County Capitol Grounds J. F. Kirby C. J. Simmons Farmers Savings Bank J. P. Gallagher Williamsburg

Mexican Guilty of Manslaughter in Iowa Case

Emillo Morillo, a Mexican, found guilty of manslaughter by a district court jury after a night of deliberations. He was tried for the murder of fellow workman Augustus Rodriguez. Rodriguez is the fifth Mexican slain in southeastern Iowa in the past year. Morillo will face sentencing before Judge Hale.

Wapello Emillo Morello Morillo Augustus Rodriguez Hale Rodriguez Iowa

Rock Island Completes Grading for New Eldon Yards

Work on the new Eldon yards proceeds with grading finished and ties arriving for side tracks. The mile long yard will accommodate twelve tracks and includes a large roundhouse and repair trackage.

Eldon Rock Island

Farmer sells patent tank heater for stock water

McGregor resident John Bernhard recently disposed of the patent to his tank heater for stock for 15000 dollars. The heater is a small kerosene stove designed to burn when submerged in stock watering tanks, keeping the water at a comfortable drinking temperature in winter.

McGregor John Bernhard

Saunder’s Omaha Family Plunges Car Down Hamburg Embankment

A large touring car carrying T. E. Saunders his wife and three sons overturned on a steep Hamburg embankment. Mrs Saunders and a young son escaped unharmed. One son was pinned beneath the vehicle with a dislocated neck and doctors fear he will not survive.

Hamburg Omaha

Fox Hunters Pick Des Moines As Next Meet Site

Des Moines was chosen as the next meeting place of the Iowa Fox Hunters association after closing a weeklong gathering at Stone park. J. W. Glass of Ida Grove was elected president H. M. Swatey of Mondamin vice president and R. D. Casady of Sioux City secretary.

Sioux City Des Moines Iowa Fox Hunters’ Association Stonepark J. W. Glass Ida Grove H. M. Swatey Mondamin R. D. Casady

Baptists Mark 59th Dubuque Association Anniversary

The Dubuque Baptist association observes its 59th anniversary in Waukon from September 30 to October 2. The Rev. Edward M. Jeffers of Dubuque will preach the annual sermon and Dr. John A. Earle, president of Des Moines College, will give the principal address.

Waukon Dubuque Baptist Association Edward M. Jeffers Dubuque John A. Earle Des Moines College

Faville Quits Work for Rest in Storm Lake

F. F. Faville, once United States attorney and a prominent regional lawyer, has been compelled to pause his duties as his physician orders a period of complete rest in Storm Lake.

F. F. Faville Storm Lake F. Faville United States

Ackley Builds New Municipal Power House

Work has commenced on the new power house for Ackley’s municipal light and heating plant. The brick building with a cement roof is budgeted at $6,500 and aims to supply the town with improved utilities.

Ackley Municipal Light and Heating Plant

Library moves to safer hall after fire at ISU campus

Since the Chemistry hall fire last year the Iowa State College library valued at 100000 dollars has been moved from Morris Hall into Central Hall the main administration building which is nearly fireproof on campus.

More College Ames Iowa State College Library Morris Hall Central Hall

Fatally Hurt But Works. Module.-Jeff Iliner Dies After Accident

Jeff Iliner aged 56 suffered fatal injuries when a team ran away with a corn binder he was driving. He remained at the machine long enough to price it for an hour before dying at the scene.

Jeff Iliner

Monona to Gain Electric Service from McGregor Plant

Transmission lines will run fourteen miles west from the McGregor electric plant to Monona, supplying the town with electricity and guaranteeing twenty four hour service from the outset.

Monona McGregor

Farm Flat Fire Destroys Barn on Waris Farm

A lightning strike leveled a barn on the William Waris farm near Centerville with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. Two horses and several cattle were rescued with difficulty.

Centerville William Waris

Mystery of Des Moines girl ends with custody

Margaret Luka, 15, was found at Center ville with Milton Heavilin 25, a Centerville coal miner she fled with after meeting at the state fair. Sheriffs from Polk Wapello and Appanoose counties pursue Heavilin for age of consent violations as Luka recounts leaving Des Moines willingly.

Des Moines Margaret Luka State Fair Grounds Centerville Lee Dowis Appanoose County W. J. Knox Wapello County Milton Heavilin Heavilin Polk Wapello Apyanoose Miss Luka Griffin Thomas J. Guthrie Heaviline

Hunters battle giant panther near Dubuque farm

Joseph Bohlen and William Becker were attacked by a large panther on Reuben Webber farm seven miles south of Dubuque. After a brutal struggle they escaped with scratches and bites, firing at the animal as it fled. Later the cry of the panther spread fear, and families armed themselves for school runs.

Dubuque Reuben Webber Here Joseph Bohlen William Becker

Iowa Fraternal congress closes with officer installations

The Iowa Fraternal congress convention ended with officers installed. A. H. Cor ey of the Homesteaders in Des Moines was named president and William Koch, grand foreman of the Yeomen, secretary-treasurer. Emma Manchester of Omaha became first vice president with Etta Branson of Shenandoah as second vice president. T John W Geiger of Sioux City elected delegate to the Fraternal Congress of America.

Des Moines Iowa

Drouth Harms Iowa Canners Output. Prices Seen Rising

In Des Moines G W Dexter secretary treasurer of the Iowa Canners association reports drought cuts Iowa corn canning from 3,260,900 to 747,000 cases. Delegates from 75 Illinois and Indiana packers attend as prices may rise to or beyond 1901 levels around $1.25 per dozen cans. March sales already exceed last output.

Des Moines Iowa G. W. Dexter Iowa Canners’ Association Illinois Indiana

Funeral of Mayor Gaynor Draws Thousands in Simple Service

New York records show Mayor William J. Gaynor lying in state at City Hall before a Broad Street procession to Trinity Church where Bishop H. Greer led a simple, impressive service. Police guarded the crowd as business halted for the rites, then the cortege moved to Brooklyn Bridge and Greenwood Cemetery.

New York William J. Gaynor Broadway Trinity Church H. Greer City Hall City Hall Park Old Church Greer L. E. Holden Episcopal Church St. James L. L Gaynor Frank Page Culpepper Brooklyn Bridge Borough Hall Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn

Riot Ends With Miners Clash In Benton Illinois

A race riot erupted on Benton town square after the double murder of Ewell Hutchins and Quincy Drummonds by drunken miners returning from a Polish dance. The Illinois National Guard, 25 foreigners beaten, and police moved to restore order under Capt. O C. Smith.

Benton,Ill Ewell Hutchins Quincy Drummonds Company F. Fourth Infantry National Guard Benton Dunne Estes Vaughin Franklin County O. C. Smith

Hotel Man Takes Poison at Pioneer

J N Erbs proprietor of a Pioneer hotel took bichloride of mercury mistaking it for calomel and will die according to physicians.

Ft. Dodge J. N. Erbs Pioneer

Fire at Royal Laundry guts Cedar Rapids interior

A blaze at the Royal Laundry in Cedar Rapids gutted the building interior causing an estimated loss of 15000 dollars. The fire's origin is not yet known and damage is confined to the laundry facility owned by F A Burchard.

Cedar Rapids Royal Laundry F. A. Burchard

Woman Hangs Herself in Ft. Madison

Dan Henry a Santa Fe blacksmith returned from work after bidding his wife goodbye to learn from a neighbor that she had been found dead, suspended by a clothes line in Ft. Madison.

Ft. Madison Dan Henry Santa Fe

Iowan Taft Named Juvenile Court Judge

From Los Angeles comes word that Fred H Taft founder of the Hardin County Citizen is promoted to juvenile court judge with a salary of six thousand dollars annually.

Iowa Falls Los Angeles Fred H. Taft Hardin County

Falls On Broken Jar Endangers Child in Oskaloosa

Marjorie Sarver a three year old girl is dying in a hospital after a fall on a broken fruit jar in her home. The injury cut into the abdomen and doctors await further treatment. The Sarver family resides in Oskaloosa and the incident is treated as a strange accident.

Oskaloosa Marjorie Sarver Jernest Sarver

New Postmaster Takes Charge In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids post office chief Charles D. Huston received his commission from President Wilson and assumed control after a Senate delay.

Cedar Rapids Charles D. Huston Wilson Senate

Yale Defeats Wesleyan 21 to 0 in Yale Bowl clash

Yale defeats Wesleyan 21 to 0 in the annual Connecticut university football game played in New Haven. Yale dominates with strong offense and shuts out Wesleyan.

Yale Wesleyan New Haven Conn Connecticut

Victim Victor Hast Murdered in Mexico

Bloomington Illinois Sept 25 relatives report Victor Hast of this city was killed in Mexico. He had been manager of a lumber company in Campeachy. His wife accompanied him.

Bloomington Ill Victor Hast Mexico Campeachy

Banks Warned: Counterfeit $50 Travelers Checks Circulate

The United States Express company reports a swindle ring counterfeiting its $50 travelers' checks and passing them in Europe, prompting banks to be alerted and vigilant against fraud.

World of Swindle New York United States Express Company Europe

Italian Cabinet Minister Teobaldo Calissano Dies at Banquet

Turin reports Teobaldo Calissano minister of posts and telegraphs and youngest cabinet member died while presiding at a banquet. All Italy mourns the loss of the esteemed official whose passing marks a national tragedy.

Turin Italy Teobaldo Calissano Posts and Telegraphs

Folk’s Nomination Confirmed as State Solicitor

Washington September 24 The senate confirmed Joseph W Folk of St Louis former Missouri governor to be solicitor of the state department.

Folk Washington Joseph W. Folk St. Louis Missouri State Department Senate

Thaw's extradition case up for decision next Monday

Governor Felker will rule on the New York extradition petition for Harry K. Thaw after hearing that a secret Dutchess county grand jury indictment accuses Thaw of conspiracy in escape from Matteawan. Jerome said the plan’s author may also face charges as the governor reserves judgment.

Felker New Hampshire Concord N. H Harry K. Thaw William Travers Jerome New York State Dutchess County Thaw Matteawan Asylum Jerome New York Stone Pennsylvania William M. Chase Supreme Court Mr. Stone

Grenfell Named Best Man for Jessie Wilson Wedding

Philadelphia report says Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell leader of the Labrador mission will serve as best man for Francis Sayre at the ceremony with Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter of the president, as bride.

Grenfell Philadelphia Wilfred T. Grenfell Labrador Francis &. Sayre Jessie Wilson

Schmidt’s Father Plans Trip to New York

The aged father of Johann Schmidt, who confessed to murdering Anna Aumüller, will travel from Auchaffenburg Germany to New York to confront the case. He leaves his home to visit the scene and possibly reunite with his son.

Schmidt New York Johann Hans) Schmidt Anna Aumuller Auchaffenburg Germany

Elgin's Last Forty-Niner C J Hawkins Dies

Elgin Ill Sept 25 C J Hawkins long known as Elgin forty-niner died at his home aged eighty six Hawkins in 1849 sailed to Nicaragua and crossed the isthmus on foot leaving a vivid frontier memoir for local history and the era’s pioneer spirit

Elgin Elgin, Ill C. J. Hawkins Hawkins Nicaragua Isthmus

Cadets Punished for Hazing at United States Military Academy

Eighteen United States Military Academy cadets were punished for hazing plebes, claiming they were following the commandant's orders. The incident centers on treatment of new cadets and disciplinary actions were issued.

Pilea New York United States Military Academy

Three Die in Long Island Rail Crash at College Point

Three people were killed and 30 injured when two Long Island railroad passenger trains collided head on at Eighth and Third avenues in College Point New York.

New York Long Island Eighth and Third Avenue College Point L. L

Meat Packers Create 500000 Aid Fund With Education Drive

The American Meat Packers Association voted five hundred thousand dollars on Monday to promote cattle raising and education for farmers. Gustav Bischoff Jr. of Independent Packing Co. urged a plan to fund a five year campaign at one hundred thousand dollars annually to lower meat prices by increasing beef production. The group approved the motion unanimously and Bischoff will name a committee to outline methods.

Chicago American Meat Packers’ Association Gustav Bischoff, Jr Independent Packing Company St. Louis Mr. Bischoff Bischoff

SEEK SLAYER OF MERCHANT

The body of Joseph Schlansky a merchant was found in a hotel room in Indianapolis with a cord around the throat and a gunshot wound to the head The alleged killer registered as W R Anderson Louisville Ky and claimed to be a salesman Police link the murder to a series of crimes in eastern and midwestern cities by Joseph Ellis alias Robert Duncan son of a Richmond Va carpet manufacturer

Indianapolis Jospeh Schlansky W. R. Anderson Louisville Anderson Schlansky Joseph Schlansky Joseph Ellis Robert Duncan Richmond

Telegraphic Notes from Across The Nation

Reports include the Benton Louisiana assassination case with C A Carlisle and his wife arrested as an accomplice. In Michigan thieves killed two clerks and looted $20000 from J J Thompson store. David Lam ar known as the wolf of Wall Street faces grand jury action on impersonation charges. President Wilson selects A Thornton as postmaster of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Ira Nelson Morris of Chicago named special rep to Italy to drum up backing for the California exposition.

Shreveport C. A. Carlisle Benton Carlisle Robert Chappell Grand Rapids Mich J. J. Thompson Monroe Avenue J. N. Thompson Edward Smith Paul Townsend Washington David Lamar Wolf Wall Street New York Grand Jury Anson S. Taylor United States A. Thornton Wilson Philadelphia Ira Nelson Morris Chicago Italy

Coal Miners Strike Nationwide in Colorado District 15

Hundreds of miners in Las Animas and Huerfano counties refused to enter mines as the United Mine Workers called a strike at 9 am Tuesday. Several thousand miners in southern Colorado district 15 complied for union recognition.

Trinidad Colo Las Animas Huerfano United Mine Workers of America District 15 Colorado

Garros Flies 600 Miles to Bizerta Tunis

Roland G. Garros completes a Mediterranean crossing from St. Raphael to Bizerta, the northern Tunisian port, covering about 600 miles in the flight.

Bizerta Tunis Mediterranean St. Raphael Roland G. Garros

Harvard Welcomes Wolo of Africa As Freshman Chem Phys

Wolo of Africa enrolled as freshman at Harvard in Cambridge Mass on September 25. Son of an African chieftain, Wolo plans to study chemistry and physics and will work as a Harvard waiter while adjusting to campus life.

Wolo Africa Harvard Cambridge Mass

Millionaire Fritz Van Frant Zius seeks divorce from actress

In Chicago on September 24 Fritz Van Frant Zius a wealthy broker who recently divorced a wife and considered marrying dancer Saharet Rose filed suit for divorce from the actress.

Chicago Fritz van Frantzius Saharet Rose

Brothers in Sicily Feud Ends in Fatal Logansport Wound

Antonio Carrobine lies dying in Logansport Indiana from a bullet wound while his brother Contolin is sought by police. The brothers, once in Sicily six years ago, fought over the same girl.

Logansport Ind Antonio Carrobine Cntolin Sicily

Impeachment Court Finds Sulzer Guilty On Technicals

The New York Court of Appeals voted 49 to 7 to proceed to trial as they rejected Sulzer’s legal defenses. Witnesses testified about campaign contributions including a $1,000 check from Henry Morgenthau and multiple bank deposits tied to Sulzer’s gubernatorial run.

Albany N. Y High Court of William Sulzer Jacob Schiff Sulzer Schiff Henry Morgenthau Morgenthau Thomas Goodwin Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company Goodwin Abram I. Elkus L. A. Spalding Boyer-Griswold Horan Cullen Court of Appeals Austen G. Fox I. J. Kresel Mitchell May George van Namee Assembly P. E. McCabe Senate Harvey D. Hinman Murphy Alfred J. Wolfe Deeds Kresel

Directors Hit For Wrecks In New Haven Wreck

The Interstate Commerce Commission pins the War Ungford wreck on systemic fault from top to bottom. It faults officials and directors for management inefficiency and crews for lapses, citing the September 9 collision that killed twenty one and injured thirty five.

Washington New Haven Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

Nebraska Snowfall Brings One Inch Dusting in West

A rain storm across Nebraska turned to snow in the western region with Scotts Bluff and nearby towns reporting about one inch of snow. The weather event followed widespread rainfall across the state.

Nebraska Omaha Neb Scotts Bluff

French Aviator Killed in Morocco Drop

Oujda Morocco September 26 another French aviator died when Lieut Auguste Souleillan of the Thirteenth rifle regiment fell 150 feet while attempting to glide to the ground with his monoplane.

Oujda Morocco Lieut Auguste Souleillan Thirteenth Rifle Regiment

Seek to Settle Alienation Suit for $1 Million

New York on September 26 reports strenuous efforts to settle the $1,000,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Joseph A. Blake against Mrs. Clarence H. Mackey alleging alienation of the affections of Dr. Blake.

New York Joseph A. Blake Clarence H. Mackey Doctor Blake

Colorado coal strike turns deadly in Segundo near Trinidad

In Colorado during the coal miners strike, Camp Marshal Robert Lee was shot and killed at Segundo near Trinidad by three strikers. The incident marks the first violence in the dispute.

Colorado Trinidad Colo Robert Lee Segundo Here

Flood losses total 163 million across Ohio Indiana

The United States weather bureau reports spring flood damage reached 163 million dollars with about 70 percent occurring in Ohio and Indiana. This regional impact underscores the severity of the inundation and its economic toll.

Washington Ohio Indiana United States Weather Bureau

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