Railroad Loses Damase Case In Polk County Court
After a trial lasting more than a week, L. W. Hagham as administrator of the estate of don J. Spelman was awarded judgment of 111,160 against the Chicago Great Western railroad in Polk County district court. Spelman, an engineer on a Des Moines to Oelwein run, was killed when his engine struck an open switch in Delwelh yards. The case marks the largest personal injury verdict in the area in over a year.
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Don J. Speluman
Chicago Great Western Railroad
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Polk County
Spelman
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Wisi
Inebriate Hospital
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Automobile Department
Parole Board
Jesse Carper
Wayne County
Kansas City
Joe Doneker
Des Moines
Kiev
Russia
Y. M
Ir Hadona
Monde Berlis
Iowa
Fort Dodge
United States
Jerusalem
Davenport
W. Daasch
Tarry
Ashworth
Alan
Swindle Alleged in Sioux City Suit and County Expenditure Claim
The report alleges Billipes forged fake bills of sale for horses and a land dispute linked to Renae Renneker. A Sioux City suit names John Renneker and others claiming financial manipulation tied to county road funds and private interests. The piece mentions Rear Admiral Meteher and a Michigan voyage as context, with several scattered references to political and legal maneuvers.
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Sait
Co. West
Artvons
CLTB
Remnteer
Ion St
Reareher
Olo
Lay
Conanige Eriney
Tony
Agimary
Ben
College Man To Head Teachers Association Nominees Named
Des Moines reports the state Teachers Association college section will nominate Professor John E. Stout Carnell College Professor A B Bennett Highland Park College and Professor J C Sign of the State University for president next year Women teachers expected to gain a seat on the executive committee replacing Professor Bennett County superintendents of state will meet at the Savery hotel to discuss school legislation The general sessions run Thursday evening through Saturday morning with A M Deyoe presiding
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State Teachers’ Association
Willl
John E. Stout
Carnnell College
A. B. Bendnett
Highland Park College
J. C
University
Lis
Bennett
Re State
Savery Hotel
A. M. Deyoe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Association
Sudden Death of Wealthy Young Man in West Ends Short Life
MA and Mrs Gates report the sudden death of a wealthy young man in the West. The death halts a brief marriage and prompts inquiries into the untimely loss affecting a prominent family.
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West
Gates Funeral in New York
Funeral services for Charles G. Gates, who died suddenly in Cody Wyoming last week, were held at Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in New York. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery beside his father, John W. Gates.
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New York
Charles G. Gates
Cody
Wyo
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Gates
Woodlawn
John W. Gates
West Supreme in Football Across Midwest Contest
Chicago and Minnesota claimed supremacy in the western intercollegiate conference as Nebraska stayed undefeated in the Missouri Valley. The results set up a two week duel between Minnesota and Chicago for the undisputed Big Nine title, while Michigan Aggies and Notre Dame remain the west’s top challengers. Drake and Washington staged high scoring backfield battles, and Missouri cleared outsiders by defeating Creighton in a tight conference clash.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Michigan Aggies
Notre Dame
Middle West
Mississippi River
Ames
Hirst
Drake
Washington
Weds Common Law Spouse In Hasty Canadian Union
In Marstiltown a common law marriage ended abruptly as Mrs Brown admitted she had a prior common law husband Charles W Tobinson and that the union with Hugh Brown followed quickly. The marriage license was issued and the ceremony completed within thirty minutes with no objection from Brown to an annulment.
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Tatdere i
Brown
Hugh & Brown
Charles W. Tobinson
Bite of Calf Proves Fatal in Hophinsne Ky
A farm man named Henry Juliuson, a well known farmer in Hophinsne, Ky, died after being bitten on the hand by a calf a week earlier. The incident led to subsequent illness and death. Authorities are investigating the case as a fatal animal bite.
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Hophinsne
Bryaip
Sealf
Henry Juluson
Congress marks Washington wine bill week adjournment
Congress marks a Washington week as Senate banking and currency committee discusses administration measures. The House faces adjournment while leaders push considerations on key bills amid sharp partisan tension and votes looming.
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Washington
Senate Banking and Currency
Vidas
Banks Hold Out For Proviso In Senate Fight
The text notes banks would be controlled by directors elected by member banks under the bill and administration supporters push this proviso. Also reports a fatal train accident in Hastings Minnesota on November 3 where Raymond Ives of New York was killed attempting to cross a high trestle. Washington coverage on November 1 details railway safety discussions at the National Association of Railway Commissioners annual convention, urging speed reductions and safety devices to prevent accidents, with officials from Illinois New York and others weighing the impact on rail travel. The convention planned continued work and new officers were to be installed, with Finn appointing a committee on valuation to cooperate with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Senate
Hastings
Minn
Raymond Ives
New York
Chisago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Washington
Nav
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Kilpatrick
Ilinois
Sague
New Taven Road
Naval
Finn
Committee On
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beilis Trial Witness Attacked By Antisemitic Expert
At Kiev's Beilis trial on alleged ritual murder, Professor Sikorski of Kiev University delivered a virulent antisemitic monologue claiming multiple assailants and a fixed seven-stab ritual pattern. He argued the killings target Jewish fans and Christian youths, citing Saratov cases as precedent.
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Kiev
Russia
Mendel Heilis
Sikorski
Kiev University
Andrew Yushingky
Utah
Saratov
Speed ace Percy Lambert dies on Brooklands track
Article notes the death of Percy Lambert while attempting to extend a one hour speed record at Brooklands London. It also mentions workers George Ross and Henry Lowers killed by a river flood near Speer Pennsylvania and references health education plans and a proposed building for a Red Cross memorial in Washington with a two story white marble design.
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Percy Lambert
Brooklands
London
George Ross
Kittanning
Henry Lowers
Creighton
Monongahela River
Speer
St. Louis
Washington
Amerieid Nationaled
Med Cross
Mitchel and Whitman Lead New York Political Meeting
John Purroy Mitchel and Charles S. Whitman addressed a New York political gathering, urging policy positions and party unity. The event highlighted rising campaigns and featured prominent local figures in a tense year ahead.
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John Purroy Mitchel
Charles S. Whitman
New York
Government Sues to Dissolve International Harvester Case
In St Paul on November 8 the United States argued to dissolve the International Harvester Company in a Sherman Act case. The government contends the firm formed a trust by purchasing five vendors, creating a monopoly in binders and mowers and raising prices to farmers while coercing dealers and eliminating competition. The company admitted buying the properties but denied unlawful monopoly or price increases.
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Corporat Inn
St. Paul
United States
Internaonal Harvester Company
Beter
Renit
Sanhart
Haak and Kestin
Hspetithan
Ongihigedi
McCormick, Deering, Plano, Warder, Washnetl & Qglessne
Milwanker
Campings
Indiasinsner
Fed
Hartford Explosion Wrecks Five Story Warehouse
An explosion leveled a five story brick warehouse in Hartford injuring several and causing extensive damage. Police say the incident appears linked to thefts and a string of related disturbances in the area as authorities investigate motives and suspects.
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Hartford
Final Effort to Remove Huerta Reported in Mexico Crisis
Washington officials indicate a concerted drive to force General Victoriano Huerta's retirement as Mexico's provisional president. The administration hopes European powers back the plan before pressing Huerta for concessions and a constitutional election, with John Lind and foreign ministers meeting to align policy. Senators say US aims to coordinate with Europe on a Mexico policy and avoid direct intervention, awaiting formal soundings.
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Washington
United States
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Huerta
Europe
Vera Cruz
John Lind
Wilson
Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Wuerta
Officivi Ag
Muerta
Mexican Women in Ranks at Monterey Siege
Del Rio Texas November 3 Mexican women play roles in the southern revolt. Known as soldaderas they forage and sometimes fight. Marie Sanches a Castilian described woman aided her brother as federal forces attacked Monterey. She escaped to constitutionalist lines at Herminos with others after a dramatic departure from a luxurious house.
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Delilo
Tex
Mexico
Monterey
Pablo Gonzales
Marie Sanches
Monelova
Senora Plawutal
Beltenerd
Herminos
Patel
Maus
Cap
Maloat
Saldaderus
Great OW Wells Afire in Mocent Region
In Bucharest on November 3 a report notes three oil wells burning including the famed Columbia well in the Mocent region. The incident highlights ongoing oil production activity and potential regional impact.
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Bucharest
Columbia
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