Woman Drives Across Continent in Overland Car
Miss Blanche Stuart Scott of Rochester New York begins a solo cross country trip from New York City to San Francisco in a stock model Overland 38 priced at $1000. The article touts the car as simple reliable and suitable for a novice with minimal upkeep and argues gasoline vehicles surpass early electric models for long tours.
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Blanche Stuart Scott
Rochester
N. Y
New York City
San Francisco
Miss Scott
Life Sentence for Dr. Hyde in Swope Murder Case
Kansas City May 17 Dr B C Hyde, convicted of murdering Colonel Thomas H Swope her husband’s uncle, is jailed for life. The verdict followed a trial in which his own testimony was cited as sealing his fate. Hyde and his lawyers plan to seek a new trial and appeal.
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Forest
Independence
Logan OQ
Swope
Dr. Hyde
Latshaw
Hyde
W. C. Crone
Crone
8. R. Johnson
Sibley
Mr. Crone
Comet Changes Its Form Nucleus Crescent Tail Vast
Geneva New York May 17 Professor William R Brooks Smith Observatory reports Halley's comet with a pointed crescent nucleus and a tail extending over forty five degrees. The nucleus remains very bright visible to the naked eye after stars fade. Changes in form match observations from three days earlier according to Dr Brooks.
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Geneva
N. Y
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Brooks
Venus
Browne Bribery Trial Postponed To May 24
The Browne bribery case linked to Senator Lorimer election was postponed to May 24. Judge McSurely planned to rule on a motion to quash the indictment. Attorney O’Donnell moved to quash alleging fault in the indictment and sought more time for argument.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer
McSurely
Browne
P. H. O'Donnell
Wayman
Prison for Ohio Banker U G Walker Five Years
U G Walker former president of the defunct South Cleveland Banking company in Ohio was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for perjury. He lied to the state bank examiner as the bank, which failed for more than 1 million dollars, collapsed after the Werner company of Akron had borrowed heavily from it. Walker will appeal.
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Cleveland
U. G. Walker
South Cleveland Banking Company
Ohio State Penitentiary
Walker
Werner Company
Akron
Train workers in three railroads win wage boost
New York May 17 The trainmen and conductors of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad and the Michigan Central secure wage increases identical to those granted by the Baltimore and Ohio awarded by arbitrators P H Morrissey and BK I Clark.
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New York
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Michigan Central
Batimore
Ohio
Art Trators
P., H. Morrissey
BK. I Clark
Kalsem Enters Supervisor Race In Palestine Township
Announcement of Sivert J Kalsem of Huxley declaring candidacy for county supervisor to succeed Ben Johnson. A lifelong Palestine Township farmer and swimmer, Kalsem comes from a pioneering Republican family and seeks the post on merit and local support.
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Sivert J. Kalsem
Huxley
Ben Jonhson
Kalsem
Palestine Township
John V. Kassem
John Johnson
Cure for skin diseases using ZEMO remedy
An advertisement claims skin diseases are cured by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It asserts greasy lotions aid nothing permanent while ZEMO, a cleansing external liquid, both draws to the surface and destroys germ life leaving healthy skin. Druggist Mr. Cagwin endorses ZEMO and offers samples.
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Zemo
Cagwin
Notice of hearing on will probate for Erick Erickson
In Story County Iowa the District Court will hear and probate the last will and testament of Erick Erickson deceased. The hearing is set for Monday June 6 1910 at the adjourned March Term and all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent’s last will. Witness the clerk’s seal this date.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
Erick Erickson
Nevada
Soper
B. M. Soper
Cagwin Secures Agency for Zemo Skin Remedy
Joel E. Cagwin announces agency for Zemo the touted cure for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases a clean liquid for external use with instant relief claims. He offers proof of cures and samples upon request.
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Joel E. Cagwin
Zemo
Men Reluctant to Share Pleasures with Wives
A quotation notes many men willing to discuss troubles with wives but reluctant to share happier times. It observes a pattern of openness about problems contrasted with restraint in sharing pleasures.
Ames Gas Company Incorporation Notice in Ames Iowa
Notice records the incorporation of Ames Gas Company in Ames Iowa under Iowa code provisions. It lists capital stock 500 shares of 100 dollars and a 50 000 dollar capitalization, five directors, initial officers, starting April 5 1910, and a twenty year term with renewal rights.
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Ames Gas Company
Ames
Iowa
A. D
Co. I. Tenney
J. G. Boyle
James C. Fesler
C. L. Clark
H. L Griffin
CC. I. Tenney
H. L. Griffin
Supreme Court Voids Nebraska Elevator Case Rehearing
Washington May 17 The supreme court refused a rehearing of the elevator case between Nebraska and Missouri Pacific Railway. The court held Nebraska’s grain elevator law unconstitutional for requiring railroads to build switches along their right of way, constituting taking private property without compensation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Rehearing Date Set for Major U S Cases in November
The court of the United States fixed November 14 for the rehearing of the tobacco and Standard Oil cases. Charles W Morse was denied habeas corpus relief by the U S Supreme Court. The Supreme Court did not announce a decision in the corporation tax cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Tobacco
Standard Oil
Charles W. Morse
Supreme Court
Another uprising feared in Changsha China
The U S gunboat Helena reports from Hankow that Changsha conditions are most serious and all foreigners have been told to return on ships that are available.
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Washington
Changsha
China
United States
Helena
State Department
Hankow
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Ames Auto Company
Ames, Iowa
Colfax
Hotel Colfax
Forest Park
James P. Donahue
M. C
Des Moines Capital
Des Moines
H. M. Duckworth
T Hyde
Oho
Cleveland Concern
Lake Shore
Zephyr
W. E. Bowersock
Bowersock Mills and Power Co
the Model Bakery
C. C. Schweikhardt
N. Third St
Burlington
W. E. Bowerseock
City
C. O. Schweikhardt
Mr. Model Bakery
A. L. Chai In
Ole Langland
Cambridge
Missouri Pacific
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