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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
5
A collage of quips and vignettes on speed crime travel and culture. Observations range from bandits and robberies to fast life and absurdities like a sleepwalker with a child and a cow’s lamp fire in Chicago. The tone is humorous and satirical with urban oddities.
A Cleveland temperance group asks what constitutes a highball in a notice stressing a strict feminine membership. The inquiry highlights ongoing debates over alcoholic drinks in social reform circles.
A German observer claims American women fail at posing for photographs while praising their skill in arriving with both feet. The remark frames gendered performance in social settings and notes cultural stereotypes.
The piece contrasts the fate of husbands as wives of a model husband take their own lives while another man faces divorce suits. It frames the ordinary husband as a subject of public scrutiny and social reflection.
Report notes Egyptian coats as a latest garb for women. Observers comparing styles to Cleopatra era suggest the item is striking but may be hard to spot in usual wardrobes.
A Pennsylvania man, intoxicated, took out a marriage license thinking it was a dog license. The incident highlights a quirky misunderstanding tied to his upcoming marriage and the unusual turn in his personal plans.
Boston claims the first mortgaged aeroplane while noting that an airship should also be easy to mortgage, reflecting early aviation finance curiosities and attitudes from a bygone era.
The city formerly known as Pittsburgh embraces a new 40 story bank building after adding an h to its name, signaling buoyant times and urban growth in the Smoky City.
New York grill rooms sell sandwiches of finely chopped welts spread on buttered bread as cloves prove too plebeian for some patrons.
Report notes a rumor that Russian caviar could cure cholera. The claim hinges on the idea that fear of eating caviar would deter cholera infection, a notion reflecting misinformation rather than medical evidence.
In a recent Hungarian duel the right ear of one count was slashed in two, a brutal outcome that signals the need to stop such sanguinary combats.
An eastern young woman calls for a national pledge by every young woman to avoid marrying a man who smokes. Critics say such a pledge would have little impact on smoking habits or marriage choices.
The passage notes a demand for aviation regulation as birdmen in machines frighten horses, predicting a later clash when autos face aircraft such as planes, biplanes, dirigibles and other flying machines.
A Massachusetts girl fell through five glass floors in a public library basement and landed on a marble floor, then walked away. The remark about average Massachusetts girls being impressionable is challenged by this incident.
A traveler from Kansas City and his wife reached Boston after a 4000 mile trek. The journey improved their health and they report weight loss and renewed vigor from walking as a health exercise.
Col George Adams of Council Bluffs, president of the Omaha Iowa road, bid 402050 to gain the Atlantic Northern and Southern line at a receiver sale in Atlantic. The plan is to extend from Treynor to Atlantic and via Guthrie Center to Des Moines. Over 1000 farmers and business men attended. bids may be paid to the court in ten days if approved.
Des Moines report states Ben Banning a wealthy farmer near Des Moines must pay Miss Lettie Lauer $8000 for breach of promise. The supreme court overruled Banning's motion for a new trial. Lauer served as his housekeeper for years and sued three years ago seeking $25000.
United States Marshal Bidwell of Des Moines arrested Arthur Bridgeford a federal prisoner in Atlantic in a bank. Bridgeford fled, was recaptured, and then again escaped by leaping from a moving Rock Island train near Council Bluffs while being pursued.
Judge McPherson in federal court ordered the release of E. D. Roberts of Red Oak who was charged with obtaining money illegally in the sale of seed corn. Roberts escaped prosecution in district court at Vinton on a technicality and his case attracted wide attention. The court admonished Roberts but dealt leniently with him.
The Belle Plaine Canning company completed this season’s sweet corn pack with over 1,200,000 cans. The operation’s value is about $65,000 and required 650 acres of land to grow the corn.
Hampton Electric Light and Power Company sues Iowa Central claiming a spark from an Iowa Central engine caused a blaze that destroyed its plant last spring and seeks 9500 dollars in damages.
Sioux City Miss Tess Davidson daughter of Ben Davidson a local merchant will wed Signor Alde de Zuilaine of Venice an Italian nobleman in a ceremony planned in Venice.
Nearly a thousand dollars worth of willow plumes used for women’s hats were stolen from the millinery store of F. W. Fisher in Cedar Rapids. The article notes the loss at about one thousand dollars and identifies the Cedar Rapids location and store owner.
Ferdinand Hansen a long time figure in Sioux City's business life died of Bright's disease at age 74. His forty years of activity in the city’s business scene are noted in early obituary.
In a special election Iowa Falls granted O. F. Peterson of Des Moines a twenty five year franchise for an electric light and heating plant in the city.
Jared Ham a 55 year old retired businessman vanished from Iowa City authorities say he was last seen with about 2000 dollars.
Two hundred delegates gathered for the twenty sixth annual convention of the State Society of Christian Endeavor at the Christian church in Oskaloosa. Rev. H E Van Horn of Des Moines gave the annual address.
Thomas Parrin aged 70 dies from injuries after being kicked by a cow two weeks prior. He owned 1500 acres of land and was a prominent Moorhead farmer.
The sophomore-freshman clash in Iowa City left C. N. Morse of Nevada with a torn ankle Irving Oliver of Sigourney with a wrenched knee cap and Avery Warren of Iowa City with a broken nose The sophomore class won the contest.
The Men and Religion Forward Movement campaign in Cedar Rapids started with a formal banquet attended by 400 men as the city became the center of the effort.
F M Darner of Ames, a Homesteaders lodge board member, filed charges against supreme president George A Young and supreme secretary A H Corey alleging irregularities in lodge affairs. State actuaries Harry Winston and George Fairley are examining the company’s financial affairs.
Iowa land transfers reported include Alvin Jones of Chenoa Illinois buying Lawson Jacobs 160 acre farm in Wayne township for 31440 dollars or 196 50 per acre. Fred Schrader of Mount Pleasant purchases forty acres southeast of Swedesburg from Charles Johnson for 8000 dollars or 200 per acre.
Fort Dodge saloonmen H Brand F J Wesley and John Schumann pleaded guilty to selling liquor to minors, recently indicted. They were fined 600 dollars each plus 50 dollars attorney fees and costs by Judge C I E Albrook.
L. G. Weld former dean of the graduate college at the State University of Iowa and long time head of mathematics and astronomy has been elected president of the Pullman Free School of Manual Training in Chicago.
An order to McDonnel Iron Works of Des Moines calls for sixty one five light electroliers to be placed along Franklin street from the Iowa Central station to the public library and on Main street from the city hall to the river.
Grinnell authorities probe a freshman sophomore clash at an Iowa college in which several freshmen were seriously injured and multiple suspensions are expected.
Atlantic contractor J Bortenlanger who built the electric light and water plant has quit the contract. The bonding company will complete the project. The contract was for 48000 dollars and 21000 dollars have been drawn from the city.
The Nineteenth Iowa Infantry conducted a three day reunion in Fort Madison with large attendance. Attendees included Lot Abraham Iowa department commander and General Leaké of Chicago.
Letts Iowa postoffice safe was looted at night of $270 in money and the entire stamp supply. Intruders entered through a window. Stamps recovered on the Rock Island tracks.
A Northwestern railroad ice house and several railroad cars including two passenger coaches and a caboose were destroyed by lightning. The loss is estimated at 5009 dollars.
The Iowa Library association will meet for its twenty second annual session at Mason City from October 10 to 12. A strong program is being finalized and will be announced soon.
A man who gave the name Charles Stevens lay near death at the Woolstock railroad station after his throat was cut. A dagger appeared on the floor beside him as officials investigated the suspected assault.
Thomas Jones, 24, died after falling fifty feet while painting at the machine shops of the Chisago and Northwestern railway. He sustained a skull fracture in the accident.
J D Wilson a gardener sues Eli Swihert for 10000 damages after his horse was frightened by an auto causing a runaway and personal injuries in Newton.
Knights of Pythias grand lodge gathers in Dubuque this week with hopes of harmony replacing earlier factional conflict after years of dispute.
A new men and religion forward movement began with a large gathering at the Y M C A. Dr. J A Marquis of Coe College delivered the address outlining the program and goals of the movement.
There is practically no change in the strike situation at the Excelsior coal mines and company officials say there will be no change on their part. The work at the mine probably will be suspended indefinitely.
James Kane aged 48 was shot and probably fatally wounded by Charles Owen a 70 year old Civil War veteran who lived as a hermit in a shack on the town outskirts. Witnesses reported the clash occurred near Davenport. Police investigated the shooting.
In Dubuque the widow of Daniel Bergman sues Union Electric for 20000 claiming damages for the loss of her husband who was an employee of the company. The suit alleges the company caused the death.
Mason City officials report the Waterloo Presbytery in session chose Toledo as the upcoming meeting location. A young people's conference is planned, likely to be held at Clear Lake.
Italy demands immediate occupation of Tripoli and Cyrene if Turkey refuses concessions. A battle fleet guards the African coast as Ankara faces a 24 hour decision. Italy shows readiness to deploy 25 000 troops by Sunday with possible follow on forces to secure its demands.
In Pawnee City Nebraska the third violent death in farmer Neill Jones family occurred when seven year old Ray Jones accidentally shot himself. The Jones family is among the county's wealthiest farmers and the tragedy adds to a string of fatal incidents in a single household.
Mrs. Virgil Vanderer and four of her children were burned to death when a can of kerosene used to hasten a stove fire exploded. The fire was started by the husband and father in the kitchen.
An appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court seeks a new trial for Henry Clay Beattie Jr who was convicted of murdering his wife on the Midlothian Turnpike July 18. Several jurors were approached to sign a commutation petition, but all refused.
New York Attorney General Charles Wagner Wickersham announced after a conference that a petition would be filed with the US circuit court on October 2 outlining a proposed plan of dissolution for the American Tobacco company. Public hearings would follow as part of the process. He described the plan as a disintegration and stressed the department’s caution in investigating large firms, insisting investigations do not imply automatic dissolution or a campaign against business interests.
In Lovingston Virginia Dr J A Perrit a staff member of Governor Mann was shot dead in a public street by Ben Hubbard. Five bullets struck Pettit's head causing instant death. Hubbard was captured immediately indicted and jailed as crowds expressed strong anger. The motive remains unknown.
New York Frank H Hitchcock postmaster general qualifies as an aerial mail carrier aboard Captain Paul Beck’s airplane at Nassau Boulevard aerodrome. He sits beside Beck as 78 pounds of mail are carried to Mineola and dropped to a U S carrier after a seven minute flight.
The Employers' association has ordered a general lockout of 45,000 building trades union members. An additional 15,000 mechanics face idleness, totaling 40,000 men affected by the action.
William Gerses, a Hungarian sailor, was sentenced in Cleveland to 15 years for shooting and killing Wheelsman Charles McMahon aboard the ore carrier Alva Dinkey last June.
Toronto court finds Alexander Tracey of Port Huron Michigan guilty of criminal negligence in operating an automobile. The penalty is life imprisonment.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania Miss Florence Hopwood of Minneapolis Minnesota married Charles G. Gates son and heir of the late John W. Gates at the Hopwood home. The ceremony was conducted at the uncle of the bride R P Hopwood’s residence.
President William Howard Taft was hosted by Des Moines crowds during a brief stay. He arrived at Union Station at 7:30 A.M. and was escorted through the city, addressing about 8,000 at the Coliseum on arbitration treaties with France and England before departing for Ottumwa.
Chicago September 30 The Harriman lines and the Illinois Central face a general strike at 10 am after a conference with five union presidents. J W Kline president of the blacksmiths issued the order saying managements refused to recognize the federation of shop employes. Thousands of workers already idle from retrenchment influenced the decision.
Fifteen hundred union button workers vote on a general strike that could halt local industry next Monday. After an attempted carnival disruption, police charged a mob of unionists, signaling potential further violence as the crisis deepens.
The body of Jared Ham, a retired Iowa City merchant, was found floating in the Iowa River at Indian Lookout five miles south of Iowa City. Ham had disappeared from his home several days ago and was known to carry $2,000.
The Northwest German Methodist Episcopal conference elected officers with Secretary Dr. F. Schaub of Iowa City Iowa statistical secretary H R Schmidt of Gladbrook Iowa treasurer H W Schneider of Klemme Iowa
Mrs. Mary Harrell of Waterloo Iowa filed for divorce from Frank H. Harrell in Stockton California. She says she was compelled to wear overalls and men's shoes and to milk twenty cows each day. The complaint was filed yesterday.
Chariton reports the coroner's jury found Samuel Goldwater accused of killing Mike McLane in the incident on Monday. The verdict was returned this morning.
J P Mott a 50 year old laborer slashed his throat with a razor in front of the German Free school Davenport Sept 30. He ran a block bleeding before collapsing.
Dubuque reports the state grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias selected Des Moines as the next meeting place after a contest with Burlington. The decision came at yesterday morning’s meeting.
Kansas governor and officials welcomed President Taft at the state fair while Walter L. Fisher secretary of the interior declared himself a true progressive in a tense clash with “demagogic progressives.” Senator Joseph L. Bristow backed hard for equal justice and no special privilege as partisan tempers rose among thousands in Hutchinson.
In Monte Clair suburb Denver, Charles A. Patterson, a former Chicago broker, was shot twice in the back by his wife Gertrude G. Patterson. Authorities say infidelity and looming divorce troubles sparked the attack. She initially claimed suicide but confessed to police.
The first trial of the direct nomination plan in Massachusetts results show Eugene N. Foss nominated for governor by a strong majority. Lieut. Gov. Louis A. Frothingham appears the Republican choice, while Thomas L. Hisgen trails with only a nominal vote. Foss leads his opponents by about a two to one margin.
Former Vermont governor Fletcher D. Proctor died at his home after a long illness. Born November 7, 1860, he was the son of Redfield Proctor a ten year United States senator from Vermont.
A. A. Allen, president of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, is to be elected president of the Texas Central, according to railroad circles.
The Bank of Egypt Limited suspends payment and to depositors the directors cite insufficient cash to meet current obligations. The company will file a liquidation petition.
Los Angeles reports the death of Mrs Alexis B Jeffries mother of Jim Jeffries ex champion heavyweight pugilist of the world. Cause of death is cancer.
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