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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
6
A jumble of satirical items notes war scares provoking little public panic, fashion quips on the hoop skirt and hobble skirt, and humorous judge opinions about spankings, buzz saws, and a map found guilty of bigamy with probation.
A New York man, in high excitement at a ball game, forgot his wooden leg in the grandstand after the contest. The home team apparently won. A Roumanian prince claims ownership of the world’s most expensive hat. The remark about his companion hints at little gray matter beneath.
A New York woman sueing for divorce explains where she kissed her husband. When asked she replied On the boat. The piece notes humorous views on kissing and fashion in a world of varied people.
A note on Mexican bakers striking shocks many who believed Mexico lives on hot tamales. A love expert humorously warns wed before she breathes, but notes a woman recovers her breath after marriage, challenging old beliefs.
A Kansas physician argued ice cream is unsafe as temperatures near zero. The remark aimed to persuade readers during a cold spell and drew attention to his unconventional health warnings.
A local professional lifesaver gains fame for a tan during the season and captures the admiration of several young hearts. His winter work in a blacksmith shop is noted as a backdrop to the unfolding social scene.
After paying a gypsy $154 for fortune telling in Cleveland, a girl grew suspicious and asked police to recover the money. The report notes that some girls remain skeptical of such schemes.
The president of the dentists association calls dentists who fill prominent teeth with gold hoboes. Some people feel cheated unless they receive something flashy in return.
An Ohio girl attempted a bank robbery to obtain funds for purchasing fine clothes. The plan wore on her father as the failed heist highlights the strain of attempting crime for fashion.
An investigator notes the danger lies in the fear of cholera rather than the disease itself, yet emphasizes efforts to avoid catching cholera. The remark underscores the psychological impact while urging preventive measures.
An observer speculates the bobolink’s southerly migration came early this year. The bird’s transition to a rice bird feeding on grain may have prompted the accelerated journey out of charitable concern.
A German health resort press release notes that Americans may avoid strenuous hill climbing by using a pew lift ride. The tongue in cheek statement mocks athletic perception and suggests a lighthearted travel pitch to American visitors.
The Alps have claimed twenty six tourist lives this season. Authorities urge safer facilities and infrastructure to protect visitors and reduce casualties.
A proposal in St Paul to relocate the Mississippi River is described as a minor matter, while Chicago is noted for crowding Lake Michigan for an extended period.
A New York man received seven years in prison for knocking down and robbing elderly victims. The case draws criticism over prison safety and treatment of inmates.
A French observer suggests Chicago should house workers in cottages instead of tenements and even proposes calling them bunaloes, a tongue in cheek remark highlighting housing reform debate.
A lab report notes Boston ice cream sample contained about 55 million bacteria in a half spoon, suggesting a spoonful could nearly equal a square meal in microbial count.
A rural tip suggests silencing a crowing rooster by first nailing a board over the perch then adding another to block the bird from the board and continuing upward to the roof for a quiet coop.
The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railroad receivers close talks with Rock Island to route interurban cars into Des Moines via St. Paul and Des Moines tracks. A new line from near Kelly will connect with St. Paul and Des Moines a mile north, with electrification to Rock Island depot.
Senator R W Tirrill and Mrs Tirrill donate Riverside Park in Manchester and create a permanent improvement fund of about $50 000. A German landscape gardener is engaged to beautify the park.
A brass cannon weighing several hundred pounds lies in an abandoned mill well at Carlisle. The well is about twenty feet deep. The weapon, fired to celebrate Lincoln's first election, was dumped into the well during a wartime dispute. Reports came from W. P. Keeney of Carlisle and I. E. Chapman of Hugoene Oregon, formerly Carlisle, to Supt. B. F. Osborn of the Iowa State Pioneers association.
A campaign to raise fifty thousand dollars to reestablish Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines is being considered. Preliminary work for the drive will begin soon, following student body actions after the college announced its closure.
A telegram from W B Hillis private secretary to President Taft outlines the Iowa itinerary with stops at Council Bluffs Fort Dodge Waterlo Des Moines and Ottumwa. The schedule lists specific times for arrivals departures and travel between cities.
A blaze in the Patton building at Harrison street and Fifth avenue trapped 400 workers on the eighth and ninth floors. Elevator operator A B Greig and three companions manned their posts to evacuate all passengers, preventing a stampede. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars plus incalculable Chicago and Alton railroad records.
Anamosa prisoner Charles Smith and his half brother A D Mecum are linked to a sensational escape and now face murder charges in Winnipeg Manitoba. They allegedly killed a Winnipeg constable during an attempted arrest and are both jailed on the murder count.
Fred Madden a wealthy State Center area farmer was arrested by Deputy Marshal Bidwell on bootlegging charges. He faced a federal court preliminary hearing pleaded not guilty and was released on bond pending federal grand jury action.
Regular camp routine started at the Fifty fourth regiment J N G camp with battalion drills as the main feature. The three battalions were commanded by Majors Ball Hollowell and Haines during the maneuvers.
In Ottumwa Jack Donahue lies in a hospital near death from a deep gash in the right groin reportedly caused by pocket knife wielded by Charles Hix during a dispute over a dollar. Donahue’s condition is described as critical and he is not expected to recover.
Newton moves to charge residents for gas once the plant opened noting prior free supply due to air in pipes. Council avoided charges to customers for what was described as pure air.
The McKee and Bliven plant in Muscatine will close indefinitely due to disorders that threaten to grow more violent. Management cited non union workers and said the plant is shut until further notice.
Ten thousand persons attended the Old Settlers day celebration at Magnolia. W B Credson was the speaker of the day. Over two hundred fifty automobiles were on the grounds.
Cedar Rapids hosts Cedar Rapids knights of Pythias and Iowa grand lodge officers aiding in laying the cornerstone of the new Knights of Pythias home. An elaborate program was presented by attendees and dignitaries.
Muscatine reports 500 cars of watermelons shipped to eastern markets. The melon crop this year is larger than ever and of superior quality.
The Rev. James P. Linn has arrived in Storm Lake to assume the presidency of Buena Vista College. Officials predict a productive coming year as he begins his labors.
M. C. Bird sues Hart-Parr Gasoline Trac tion Engine Co for damages claiming injuries from December 1909 left him crippled for life. Court action filed in Charles City outlines alleged fault and life impact.
Iowa City. Dr. C. E E. Stewart a post office inspector was seriously injured when an automobile overturned near Williamsburg. He is confined at his North Liberty home near Iowa City.
Iowa Falls plans a citywide push on September 4 in which every resident will mail scores of postcards promoting the town to friends worldwide. Sets of ten advertising calls are now on sale to support the effort.
Francis Ritchie aged 43 a longtime local pioneer collapsed and died following a hearty midday meal. An immigrant from Ireland he arrived in Cedar Rapids in 1880 after coming to the United States in 1879.
Des Moines reports that Dr Homer C Stuntz first assistant secretary of the board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church and a member of the Upper Town conference is prominently mentioned for a bishopric at the Methodist general conference in Minneapolis in May 1912.
Edward A. Morgan aged 40 was found dead in a bath tub after an attack of vertigo caused the water heater to run uncontrollably. The scorching hot water badly burned his flesh until it dropped from his bones.
Ground has been broken for the Western Old Peoples home on the former Pfeiffer residence site in Cedar Falls. The brick and stone building will offer lifetime residence to seniors who can pay between 300 and 800 dollars.
At Canonsburg Pennsylvania a moving picture film exploded during a Grand opera house showing. 26 people were killed and 60 injured as spectators rushed toward a single narrow exit. Thirteen children under fifteen and seven women died. Operator John McCullough had just projected the next reel when flames filled his asbestos cabinet and panic ensued.
A fifty member delegation from Pennsylvania and New York arrived in the city to launch a cooperative marketing plan. They claim to represent over 50,000 farmers and expect to cut consumer prices by at least 40 percent by selling produce directly to city retailers, bypassing middlemen.
Farmer Barney Thompson discovering a large drainage ditch being dug across his land complains to supervisors. He learns his farm was omitted from the legal tax publication, triggering a property inclusion dispute.
Cedar Rapids report lists R. C. Toms of Marion waterworks superintendent and Mrs. Carver wife of H. V. Carver Milwau kee brakeman among those hurt when the grandstand at the racecourse collapsed.
The Stafford will case is settled with Mrs. P T Stafford receiving twenty thousand dollars for her three minor children as guardian of the estate of her late husband P T Stafford.
Webster City hosts a September 10 dedication for a monument to Mrs Henry Lot. She died in 1849 after her home was raided by Indians who killed her children. the old settlers lead the services.
Douglas Arizona reports disorders in the Montezuma district Sonora due to crop failures and a resultant food shortage. R L Cosgrove says crops failed because many people did not plant during the revolution, causing famine conditions and great suffering.
Train No. 30 carrying fair visitors derailed after crossing a bridge near Olentangy park on the outskirts of Columbus. Many passengers suffered minor bruises and cuts while the coach overturned.
The Davenport Railroad company announces the contract to construct an interurban between Iowa City and Davenport has been let, contingent on securing the right of way. Excavation work has begun.
Colfax Electric Light company secures a franchise to maintain a cable from the Colfax plant to Prairie City and will furnish illumination for that city.
The reunion program for the Nineteenth Iowa Infantry Association will be held in Ft. Madison on September 27, 28, and 29. Festivities include a series of events as the veterans gather to recall service in the Civil War era.
A special train carried about 1,200 people from Marshalltown to Oskaloosa for the Iowa Central employes annual picnic. The group consisted mainly of Iowa Central workers and their families enjoying the day.
Memorial University in Mason City will close and the building sell for 100000 dollars. The institution served 150 students and was run by the Sons of Veterans and the G A R.
Chesterfield Court House Va Paul Beattie cousin of the man on trial for his life testified that Harry Beattie admitted killing his wife The prosecution then introduced Mrs R V Owen mother of the slain girl as a witness She described Beatties dissipation and warned the wife about going out with him the night of the murder.
President Taft will be the sole speaker at the evening session of the national conservation congress in Convention hall Kansas City September 25. The congress opens the morning of that day and officials reserve the entire evening for his address on the general subject of Conservation.
Fire destroyed the machine shops of the Hawkins mine belonging to International Harvester at Nashwauk Minnesota on the Mesaba iron range. Damage estimated at $50000.
The gasoline schooner Sarah of Seattle was escorted into New Westminster Harbor by a Canadian fishery protective cruiser amid allegations she fished within the three mile limit off Ottawa Ontario.
In Pineville Kentucky Calvin Miracle killed Matthew Jones in a revolver duel and immediately killed Mrs William Gibson to stop her testimony. Authorities say the slayings occurred in a local confrontation and an investigation is underway.
A blaze nearly wiped out Elmhurst Wisconsin causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The fire destroyed a sawmill timber valued at 104000 dollars six stores and fourteen residences.
The daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Jr is reportedly to be christened Grace Green Roosevelt after her grandmother. Gifts arrive from across the country as preparations proceed.
A railroad bridge over a deep gorge near Geneva collapsed killing fifteen men and injuring twenty others. Survival feared for many of the injured as rescuers search the wreckage.
Berlin authorities arrest Paul Kwiet and Martin Gans heads of Kwiet and Gans private banking house on allegations they embezzled about $500,000 of the bank's deposits.
In Tucson Aziz, a human chain formed to rescue Henry D. Hidy of Belle Plaine Iowa from the Santa Cruz river broke, and Hidy died. The incident highlights a failed attempt to save him from drowning.
Belgium strengthens garrisons along the France and Germany borders as a secret war council reviews neutrality measures. Frontline forts receive shells and artillery, while officials order bridges and railways to be blown if war breaks out.
The will of the late John W Gates distributes about 34 million dollars from his Aurora Illinois estate among thirty relatives and friends. The bulk goes to Charles Gates and the widow as executors with the rest in trust. Henry Baker of St Charles receives 250 thousand upon college graduation plus 10 thousand for schooling. Dr J Baker and Mrs Baker receive twenty five thousand each and a 50 thousand farm, Lucerne Angell and Dolores receive 100 thousand each in trust.
A fatal Elgin road race accident occurs as a Pope-Hartford car flips, killing mechanician Sam eel Jacobs instantly and injuring driver David Buck who dies later. Len Zengel wins the National trophy in a National car at 66.45 mph, four mph above the 1910 record.
Major General Frederick D. Grant urges War Department to hand post exchanges to civilians after finding irregularities in East Department posts. He cites bad management and dishonesty causing funds losses and trials for an officer and several enlisted men, blaming overextended Army officers.
Cambridge Young Women's Christian Association directors decide no woman is young after turning thirty-five. The ruling aims to settle the debate on youth status among its members in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Congressman Sylvester Smith of the Highth district is dying in a Monrovia sanitarium from consumption.
A collision between two trains near Luebec Germany nearly injured Kaiser and affected the track adjoining the one used by his general. No further details available on injuries or cause.
Boston financier Colonel Thomas W. Lawson seeks 80 000 acres 45 miles northeast of Greeley to raise fancy cattle and horses for exhibition and racing.
The steamer Lexington wrecked off Hunting Island with 44 crew and 12 passengers aboard. Wireless operator Jack Scheetz, age sixteen, kept a distress call alive amid 24 hours of gale and surf, aided by revenue cutter Yamacraw to rescue the ship's people. Two firemen died and a third was badly burned. First Officer Chamberlain injured. In Charleston a storm kills at least 15 and damages bridges as losses exceed a million dollars.
Italian detectives in New York are assigned to stem rising Italian crime. The consul cites 14 bomb throws since July and lists crimes by natives since the year began. About 5,000 Italian ex convicts are believed in the city. Kidnaping cases sparked the drive.
A cigarette stub tossed into an open suitcase with light fabrics caused a fire at the Burnet House in Cincinnati. A ten-alarm call summoned fire companies, but the blaze was controlled with minimal damage and all guests were safely evacuated.
A fight over whisky at a negro bar seven miles south of Huntsville leaves one negro dead and several wounded. Edward Evans was killed, John Dameron injured, and whites John Cameron, Robert Cameron, Roy Burton, and William Terry among those arrested along with six blacks.
Official announcement by W. K. Kavanaugh states the sixth annual convention will be held in Chicago on October 12 13 and 14. The meeting focuses on the Deep Waterway project linking lakes to the Gulf and is hosted by the association president.
Tokyo reports the new cabinet led by Marquis Saionji has been approved by the emperor, succeeding the retiring ministry of Count Katsura. The move marks a formal transition in Japan's government with Saionji as prime minister.
Taft certified the statehood resolution allowing Governor Sloan to issue a proclamation for Arizona state officers election and a recall vote on the judiciary in Phoenix.
Judge D B D Sheitzer sentenced Mrs Ella Reese to work with the city chain gang a punishment endorsed by the W C T U of Humboldt and reported in Lola Kansas.
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