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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1913

Page

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Expert views group tours Iowa on corn and livestock outlook

Dr. M N Merritt of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station cites Iowa as likely to post a strong corn crop with ample pasture and feed. He warns against shipping hogs and cattle to market, predicting higher prices nationwide and an 85 percent Iowa crop this year.

Des Moines M. N. Merritt Illinois Agricultural Experiment Sotation Galesburg Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri

Barbers Trade War Sparks Sunday Price of Peace

Davenport reports a clash between nonunion and union barbers as three lawsuits move to force nonunion shops to close on Sundays. The shops are located in hotels and the Sabbath violation is the central charge.

Barbers Davenport

Trouble for Druggists in Mason City Evidence to be Presented

The department of public safety has collected information on drug sales including heroin and opium products. The evidence, indicating dealers in the area, will be laid before the pharmacy commission.

Mason City Department of Public Safety Pharmacy Commission

Dental Society Elects Rockwell City Officers

The Fort Dodge District Dental Society held its semi annual convention in Rockwell City. New officers elected include President C. W. Siefkin of Rolfe, vice president B. E. D. Nixon of Humboldt, secretary H. Latcham of Jefferson, and treasurer S. G. Barker of Jefferson.

Rockwell City Fort Dodge

Henry County Betterment group to launch countywide campaign

The Henry County Betterment association met to organize a countywide educational drive. Crop expert J W Coverdale of Ames will deliver several lectures to promote improved crops and stock across the county.

Mount Pleasant Henry County Betterment Association J. W. Coverdale Ames

Lucas Old Soldiers Meet

The Lucas County Veterans Association held its annual meeting in Chariton with a basket dinner at the courthouse followed by a musical and literary program.

Lucas Old Soldiers Chariton Lucas County Veterans’ Association Court House

Thresher Engine Wreck Crashes Bridge Collapse Near Shenandoah

A thresher engine and tank wagon plunged through a bridge four miles south of town. Operator Al Oline sustained a broken hip and a deep scalp wound.

Thresher Shenandoah Here al Oline

Horse Stolen in Story Nevada Report

A horse and buggy were stolen from Story City property of O. M. Valen. No clues have been found.

Story Nevada Story City O. M. Valen

Iowa Woman Found Dead in Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs. George Van Hock aged 52 living at 818 Vernal Street was found dead in her doorway. Cause of death given as heart failure or apoplexy.

Iowa Cedar Rapids George van Hock Vernal Street

Farmer Dies in Chicken Killing Accident

Forest City resident Hans Jordal was accidentally shot while killing chickens for threshers three miles north of Leland. He died instantly, authorities said.

Forest City Hans Jordal Leland

Chariton Carnival Ends After Four Merrymaking Days

Chariton hosts four days of street carnival and homecoming with big crowds and plentiful amusements concluding a festive celebration.

Chariton

Grinnell Receives Memorial Tablet from Iowa Band

Grinnell College has received a valuable memorial tablet commemorating the seventieth anniversary of its founding in 1843. The gift is donated by Dr. J. Ackerman Coles of New York City, honoring the college and its Iowa Band founders.

Grinnell Grinnell College Iowa Band J. Ackerman Coles New York City

Anamosa Man Robbed on Davenport Streetcar

Anamosa man M. J. Ireland was robbed on a Davenport street car losing his purse containing a $20 bill and a certificate of deposit for $1 225. Police investigated the incident and sought witnesses to identify the thief.

Anamosa Davenport M. J. Ireland

Fraternities Eye Wholesale Cooperative Purchase

Ames reports thirteen men's fraternities consider forming a cooperative to buy all principal supplies in wholesale quantities through a single supplier network to cut moving costs.

Ames

Foresters at Oxford Initiate 22 Candates

The Catholic Order of Foresters at Oxford initiated a class of twenty two candidates. One hundred Foresters from eastern Iowa witnessed the ceremony.

Foresters At Oxford Iowa City Catholic Order of Foresters At Iowa

McCaskill Set for Second Trial on Manslaughter Charge

Jefferson T. McCaskill will face a second trial starting November 4 on a manslaughter charge after his murder verdict was appealed, reversed, and remanded by the supreme court. He has remained free on $8,000 bonds. The case centers on the death of Henry Phillips, a wealthy farmer, in a dispute over a sewing machine delivery.

Waterloo Jefferson T. McCaskill McCaskill Supreme Court Henry Phillips

Cholera Devastates Iowa Swine Herds Slashing Markets

Cholera sweeps northern Iowa hog herds with packing firms fearing tighter supply and higher prices. Farmers rush underweight hogs to market as losses in Iowa and southern Minnesota top one million dollars.

Mason City Iowa Minnesota

Farmers Cooperative Elevator reports year grain sales and profit

Cooperative Grain Company of Woolstock reports 435,889 bushels of grain bought this year and a net profit of 9,611.91 from grain coal and tile sales. Over seven years total profits amount to 42,728.22 with distributions to stockholders based on grain delivered by members.

Cooperative Grain Company Eagle Grove Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Woolstock

Iowa Teachers Organize in North Central Association

The North Central Iowa School association of sixteen counties has been formed. County superintendents from Black Hawk Bremer Cerro Gordo Butler and Franklin met at the State Teachers' college. Officers named include President C. T. Bason Mason City Vice President Miss Margaret Myers Waterloo Secretary Miss Mary Cretzmeyer Waverly and Treasurer I. H. Hart Allison.

Iowa Cedar Falls North Central Iowa School Association Black Hawk Bremer Cerro Gordo Butler Franklin State Teachers’ College C. T. Bason Mason City Margaret Myers Waterloo Mary Cretzmeyer Waverly I. H. Hart Allison

Highway to Be Benefitted by Hawkeye Highway Ruling

Iowa towns along the Hawkeye highway celebrate a government decision to allocate 30000 dollars to improve roads in Dubuque county for the Hawkeye Highway. The funds will not go to the Dubuque to Cascade route, aiding travel between Dubuque Iowa Falls Waterloo Fort Dodge and Sioux City.

Iowa Falls Dubuque County Hawkeye Dubuque Cascade Waterloo Fort Dodge Sioux City

Loot Found in Mail Box in Sioux City Theft

Securities valued at 13 thousand dollars were stolen in Sioux City during the fair and later returned to William Bush a farmer near LeMars. Only the cash totaling 13 dollars remained, kept in the wallet with the securities. The wallet with the securities was placed in a mailbox by the thief.

Sioux City William Bush LeMars

Harwood Wins Fort Peck Land Lottery Draw

Herbert M. Harwood of Iowa City a secretary of the Iowa State Federation of Ad clubs and head of the University of Iowa publicity bureau is among the latest lucky drawers in the Fort Peck land lottery. He receives 160 acres of wheat land.

Harwood Iowa City Herbert M. Harwood Iowa State Federation of Ad Clubs University of Iowa Publicity Bureau Fort Peck

Buffalo Skull Found Along Squaw Creek

Ames-John Tallman, son of a local merchant, found a well preserved buffalo skull and horns protruding from a sand bar while hunting. The horns are petrified and will be donated to the state college.

Ames John Tallman Squaw Creek State College

Veteran Lawyer Dying in Des Moines

Judge C. C. Cole, veteran attorney, is critically ill at his daughter's home on 2907 Otage Grove Avenue and is not expected to survive. He lies seriously ill with pneumonia and prognosis is poor.

Des Moines C. C. Cole Ottage Grove Avenue

Champion Corn Grower claimant near Monticello

Louis Lawrence, a farmer four miles north of Monticello, declares himself champion corn grower of the area. He cultivates ninety five acres expected to yield about 75 bushels per acre.

Monticello Louis Lawrence

Horse Plunges Into Auto in Mason City

A driving horse belonging to farmer Silas Parker charged into an automobile driven by Clarence Mabie. One horse died and two men were near death from injuries in the crash.

Mason City Silas Parker Clarence Mabie

Bull Attacks Girl in Pasture Near Anamosa

The 12-year-old daughter of Herman Rickel of Wayne township was charged by a bull while tending cows. She suffered severe facial and arm injuries and is listed in critical condition.

Anamosa Herman Rickel Wayne Township

Clarion Corn Carnival Set for October Ninth

Clarion merchants announce the annual corn carnival on October ninth with prizes for corn and corn products totaling several hundred dollars. The event highlights local commerce and farm produce in the Clarion area.

Clarion Merchants of

Squirrel Hunters Fined In Logan

Roy Wyant Dave Lawrence and Lyles Allman were fined about 116 for shooting seven squirrels. Wyant and Lawrence could not pay their shares and serve 25 fines in jail.

Logan Roy Wyant Dave Lawrence Lyles Allman Wyant Lawrence

Doctor Cook Speaks in Iowa City on Pole Quest

Dr. Frederick Cook of North Pole fame gave a second illustrated lecture in Iowa City at the Englert theater titled My Quest about his alleged trip to the pole. The presentation covered his journey with detailed images and narration.

Doc Cook Iowa City Frederick Cook North Pole Englert Theater The Pole

Aviator Lindsay Denied Pardon and Sent to Prison

Des Moines Governor Clarke refused a pardon hearing for Earl W Lindsay of Newton. Lindsay, who flew under the name Earl Yarmouth, had previously earned a summer freedom to help pay family debts. The case, twice found guilty, was reviewed by the state supreme court which denied further rehearing.

Des Moines Earl W.lindsay Newton Clarke Gilbertson Lindsay Mary Dutton Supreme Court Earl Yarmouth Cosson

Veterans Reunion and Civic Celebration in New Hampton

New Hampton hosts two events on October 14 the civic celebration organized by local businessmen and the reunion of the thirty-eighth regiment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The regiment drawn from northeastern Town and several counties, earned the sobriquet the martyr regiment due to heavy losses.

New Hampton Thirty-Eighth Regiment Grand Army of the Republic Thirty Eighth Regiment Fayette County Winneshiel Chickasaw Bremer Cerro Gordo Howard Counties

New Masonic Temple Corner Stone Dedic at Carroll

Signet Lodge No. 264 laid the cornerstone of a new Masonic temple in Carroll with Iowa Grand Lodge officers present. Past Grand Master W Fr Cleveland gave the address as construction proceeds on the former site, with a contract price around 30000 dollars and a planned completion by January 1 1914.

Philippine Teachers Needed in Philippine Islands

Due to a shortage of instructors in the Philippines, the bureau of insular affairs calls Iowa State Teachers' College students, especially women, to serve. The last exam for selection to attend the 1914 vacation assembly at Baguio will be held December 30-31.

Cedar Falls Philippines Bureau of Insular Affairs Iowa State Teachers’ College Baguio

Two-Story Clear Lake Building Collapses Amid Excavation

A two story Clear Lake building housing a cafe and other tenants collapsed after excavation on the adjacent lot for a new Odd Fellows building. Debris then caught fire, aiding further destruction.

Mason City Clear Lake Odd Fellows

Winfield Man Drowned in Mississippi River

The body of W. J. Mc Glade of Winfield was recovered from the Mississippi River at Rock Island and brought here. The cause of the drowning is not known.

Winfield W. J. McGlade Mississippi River Rock Island

Freight Cars Robbed in Rock Island Yard Break-In

Eighteen merchandise cars in Rock Island railway yards were broken into within days. Goods stolen include molasses and soap among other items. Police seek suspects and review yard security footage.

Waterloo Rock Island

Adel to Get New School

Adel voters approve a $48 000 plan in a special election to build a three story fireproof schoolhouse. The project advances to construction under local educational authorities.

Adel

Iowa Farm Sold Near Eagle Grove to John Schwenck

The Ed Thebiay farm west of Eagle Grove sold last week for 200 dollars an acre, totaling 200 acres. Buyer John Schwenck, a longtime dealer in Canada lands, shows evident faith in Wright County property.

Iowa Eagle Grove Ed Thebiay John Schwenck Wright County Canada Lands

Reunion of Thirty Ninth Iowa at Adel

A reunion of the Thirty ninth Iowa infantry was held in Adel this week. Col. David J. Palmer and other speakers gave addresses.

Adel Thirtyninth Iowa Infantry David J. Palmer

Sulzer Stock Loans Tied to His Wife’s Finances at Trial

Albany Oct 2 Governor Sulzer faced testimony that stock dealings with Harris and Fuller were for his wife Mrs Sulzer and tied to unreported campaign funds. Melville Fuller testified Sulzer borrowed from the firm to aid his wife, with loans on Big Four shares and a sizable margin account collapse. The judge barred evidence of alleged corrupt bargains with Greene Oswego and Essex assemblymen and dismissed the Patrie claim.

Albany N. Y Sulzer New York Harris & Fuller Carnegie Trust Company of New York Mr. Sulzer Big Four Cullen High Court Patrie Greene County Assemblyman Sweet Oswego Prime Essex

Stowaways Leap From Ship in Hudson River Escape

Four men detained for deportation on the steamer France escaped by leaping 45 feet from an upper deck into the Hudson. Belts found in the river suggested they perished. They were hidden in a cabin near the hospital ward, escaped through a wall hole, chutes to the coal pit, and emergency ladders, unseen by a guard. All had recently arrived as stowaways.

New York France Hudson River

Mob Violence Ends Fatal Unrest in Harriston Mississippi

Sept 30 Harriston Mississippi reports a racial riot after two Black brothers under the influence of drugs sparked a Sunday clash. A mob killed three white men, four Black men, and a Black woman while fatally wounding two Moon brothers and injuring about twenty others.

Harriston Miss Druge

Albanian Amazons Join Warfront in Albania

Vienna reports women take active combat roles in Albania with many armed amazons fighting shoulder to shoulder with their husbands sons and brothers in the ongoing conflict reflecting a strong female presence in the war effort.

Vienna Austria Albania

Miss Lathrop Reports Improvement After Illness

Rockford Illinois October 2 Miss Julia Lathrop director of the federal children's bureau has been ill at her home with a threatened typhoid attack and is now reported to be better.

Lathrop Rockford, Il Julia Lathrop Federal Children's Bureau

Bowater New Lord Mayor of London

London reports Sir Thomas Vansittart Bowater elected lord mayor of London. He will assume office November 9. Bowater is the first Lancastrian to attain this high position.

London England Thomas Vansittart Bowater Thomas i

Ball Player Walter Moore Dies in Decatur Gas Tragedy

Walter Moore once a Buffalo team player in the Eastern league and later with Al G Fields minstrels was found dead in bed with the gas on in Decatur Illinois on October 1.

Decatur Walter Moore Buffalo al G. Fields Minstrels

Refugees Flee Piedras Negras as U S Reinforcements Rush In

In Piedras Negras the rebel advance prompts hundreds to flee across the international bridge to Eagle Pass. U S Consul Blocker warns foreigners to evacuate amid fears of rioting as federal troops drive the insurgents north. In Hermosillo a secession plan forms a Confederate States of Mexico with Carranza as president and a cabinet named.

Piedras Negras Mex United States Blocker International Bridge Hagle Pass Maas Sabinas Matamoras Brownsville Tex Eagle Pass San Antonio el Paso Hermosillo Mexico Juan Sanchez Arrona Edurado Hay Lower California

Girl Hurt in Oelrichs Auto Crash on Broadway

Lucille Singleton a Bryn Mawr student and Texas mine owner’s daughter, 19, was injured when a car owned by Hermann Oelrichs struck a tree to avoid a Broadway streetcar. A male passenger named Oregmore or Orighorn vanished before police could question him. Hospital reports indicate likely recovery.

New York Lucille Singleton Bryn Mawr Hermann Oelrichs Oregmore Orighorn

Alexander McDowell Dies Former House Clerk at 82

Alexander McDowell longtime clerk of the United States House of Representatives in Washington died at his home in Sharon Pennsylvania at age eighty two after an illness of several weeks. He served fifteen years in the position. The death occurred on October 2 in Sharon.

Alexander McDowell Sharon House of Representatives Washington

Woman Scalped by Auto in Wisconsin Incident

Mrs. Oscar Anderson of Reidstown Wisconsin was scalped when her hair became caught in the machinery of an overturned automobile driven by her husband. She lies hospitalized following the accident near La Crosse Wisconsin on October 2.

la Crosse Wis Oscar Anderson Reidstown

Roosevelt Kin Killed in Motor Collision

Haverhill Mass October 1 Harry L Lee died from injuries after a motorcycle hit an electric car His sister Lillian Lee was killed instantly They were related to Colonel Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Haverhill Mass Harry L. Lee Lillian Lee Colonel Roosevelt

Steamer Mohawk Grounded in Poughkeepsie Harbor

Three hundred passengers were transferred after the steamer Mohawk of the Manhattan Navigation company ran hard aground at Poughkeepsie New York on October 1.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Manhattan W Navigation Company

Tariff Bill Authorized. Smith Lever Amendment Passes House

Washington October 2 The Democratic tariff revision bill leaves the House after adoption of the main conference agreement by 254 to 103. Underwood carries the Smith Lever cotton futural tax amendment by 171 to 161, with cross party support and southern Democrats urging delay. The cotton futures tax fate lies with the Senate as Clarke’s amendment is accepted in part.

Washington House Senate Representative Underwood Congress

Not Reported This Session Garret Says

Washington October 2. Chairman Garrett of the house lobby investigating committee said on Tuesday the committee will not report at this session of congress. Other items include Archduke Ferdinand to visit King George next month and a Calcutta police killing with suspected political motives.

Washington Garrett House Vienna Ferdinand George England Calcutta Springfield Arthur B. Smith Florence Cavileer Smith Hagan Yarmouth New Haven Conn William Howard Taft Kent Yale Yale Law School Hammondsport N. Y Lincoln Beachey

Federal jurist impeachment bid reaches House committee

D T Blodgett of Des Moines filed a petition with the House demanding impeachment proceedings against Justice Willis Van Devanter. The charges claim Van Devanter declined to grant a writ of habeas corpus after Blodgett was convicted of forgery in Iowa courts. The matter was referred to the judiciary committee.

Washington House of Representatives Willis van Devanter Supreme Court of the United States Committee On Judiciary D. T. Blodgett Des Moines van Deventer Blodgett Iowa

Woodruff Stricken During Speech in New York

Timothy L. Woodruff former New York lieutenant governor collapsed at Cooper Union after delivering a fusion notification meeting address. Doctors said he suffered a stroke of paralysis and his condition was serious.

New York Timothy L. Woodruff Cooper Union

Manuel and Wife Not Estranged Says Dispatch

Lisbon reports that supporters of ex King Manuel say dispatches confirm no quarrel or estrangement with his wife. The notes from October mention cordial relations despite rumors.

Manuel Lisbon Portugal

Moorish Chief Dan Guita Assassinated in Morocco

Madrid dispatch reports Dan Guita, leader of Moorish tribesmen in revolt against Spaniards, was assassinated at Tazza. The telegram from Cangier, Morocco, confirms his death as the uprising faced suppression.

Madrid Cangier Morocco Danguita Tazza

Senator Lodge Undergoes Operation in Nahant

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge underwent a surgical operation last Thursday to remove a growth on the right side. The news of the operation was withheld until Monday as he recovers in Nahant Massachusetts.

H. C. Lodge Nahant Mass Henry Cabot Lodge

Governor Cox Pardons Woman Slayer Jennie Owens

Columbus Oct 1 Governor Cox grants a pardon to Jennie Owens serving life for murder. She suffers from tuberculosis and was deemed a threat to fellow inmates.

Gov. Cox Columbus Cox Jennie Owens

Panama and Colon Rocked by Severe Quake Depths Uncertain

A strong earthquake struck Panama and Colon late Wednesday night, 11:20 PM, lasting nearly a minute with a second tremor at 11:40 PM. Buildings shook, clocks stopped, and residents fled. no serious damage reported yet, while alarms centered on Gatun locks and the Culebra cut amid canal-area maintenance and flood plans.

Colon Gatun Lantic Gatun Lake Gatun Locks Limon Bay Atlanta Cole Gatun Lak Gatu Locks Culebra Panama Americas Canal Zone Panama City Kinston Gamboa Dike Cucaracha Slide Gambo Cucharacha

Gotham Has Record Rain and Flooding in New York

A rainstorm near cloudburst intensity drenched New York and suburbs on Wednesday, flooding streets and blocking subway traffic. It caused extensive property damage, two deaths, several injuries, and a sewer cave-in that left four men bruised but rescued.

New York

Arthur Yager Named Governor of Porto Rico

Washington on October 3 reports Arthur Yager of Georgetown Kentucky is slated to be the next governor of Porto Rico. The appointment has been practically determined. Yager formerly served as president of Georgetown College.

Arthur Yager Porto Rico Washington Georgetown Yager Georgetown College

Victoria West Weds Harold Nicholson in London

The Hon. Victoria West, daughter of Lady Sackville, married Harold Nicholson son of Sir Arthur Nicholson in a London ceremony. The match follows a recent court victory by Victoria’s mother over a notable estate bequest of 5 million dollars from Sir Scott.

Sackville London Victoria West Scott Harold Nicholson Arthur Nicholson

IWW Seeks Damages From U S For Seattle Riot Destruction

Industrial Workers of the World demand damages from the national government for destruction of their property by U S sailors during riots in Seattle. The request is centered in Washington with action dated October 3.

U. 8 Washington Industrial Workers of the World White House Seattle

Five of Family Die In Fire at New Haven Hotel

A fire destroyed a hotel in New Haven Kentucky with five members of the J T Deavers family burned to death. J T Deavers escaped as fire caused about 50000 dollars in damage.

New Haven J. T. Deavers

Monument unveiled for Salt Lake Sea Gull in temple grounds

In Salt Lake City Utah on October 3 a commemorative monument honoring the sea gull that aided early Mormon settlers during starvation was unveiled on temple grounds reflecting gratitude and remembrance.

Salt Lake City Utah Great Salt Lake

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