British syndicate plans to take over midwest railroads
Leslie M Shaw, visiting Council Bluffs, says a London-backed project to acquire the Atlantic & Southern and the Iowa & Omaha Short Line advances. The plan envisions Shaw on the board, a Des Moines chair, and likely reorganization of the Short Line with routes extended toward Des Moines and Manning. Bond funding covers Treynor to Atlantic junction and feeder use of the Atlantic road, with final payment due about thirty days away.
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Council Bluffs
Leslie M. Shaw
Atlanti¢nes & Southern
Iowa& Ors
Iowa
Council, Bluffs
Owith
Adama
Mresa
Arthur
Shaw
Assurt
F.M. Hubbell
Des Moines
Equitable. Life. Insurance ‘Company
G. W. Wattins
Omaha
Philadelphia
Colonel Adams
Iowa & Omaha
Ingreed
Treynor
the Treasury
Atlantic Line
City of
Atlantic
Atlantic Northern & Southern
Kimballton
Manning
McNamara Case Jury Bribery Plot Tied to Bain
Des Moines reports wire from Los Angeles describes bribery attempts to influence the McNamara jury. Bob Bain of Los Angeles, once local, is identified as a juror implicated via his wife’s alleged $500 bribe. Franklin and Lockwood cases flagged, DA Frederick cites further tampering. prosecutions widen with grand jury anticipated.
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Des Moings
Bob Bain
Los Angeles
Calif
McNamara ‘Brothers
Bain
A. M. Petite
Nebraska
Cal
McNamara
Burt H. Franklin
McNamara Brothers
J. D. Fredericks
Robert F. Bain
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Franklin
George N. Lockwood
Lockwood
Frederick
Pierce Grocery Opens Trade With Free Corn Flakes Offer
Open for business notice announces December 6 promotion: with each $1.00 order include a package of Corn Flakes or with every 50 cent order receive a can of Lighthouse Cleanser. Delivery available citywide. Contact Muss on 355 Green.
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Lighthouse Cleanser
Galt
C. A. Pierce Grocery Co
London expected to reach Atlantic seaboard Saturday
Mr Shaw will likely obtain the agreement on Monday after meeting in Philadelphia. The exact terms are unknown but the underlying plan has long been developed. If bonds must be printed and sent to London before funds arrive, closing the Atlantic road purchase could take about thirty days. Interim certificates may allow immediate issuance to avoid delay.
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London
Atlantic Seaboard
Shaw
Philadelphia
Atlantic Road
Railroad Case Up In Court
The district court opened for the November term after Thanksgiving recess. A. M. Kirk vs. Rock Island seeks $250 and costs for alleged delay in shipping stock to market. Judge Thornell presided with a jury seated and testimony beginning. Attorneys Boorman for plaintiff. Rockafellow and Johnson for defense. Jury members listed. case may extend, likely the only jury trial of the term. Great battle at sea. Read Majestic program.
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Thornell
District Court
A. M. Kirk
Rock Island
H. M. Boorman
J. B. Rockafellow
J. H. Johnson
Thomas Craven
Guy Howard
Frank Ellis
Joe Krauth
John Krauth
Wm. Jacobson
Lloyd Smith
W. J. Deering
John Henderson
T. Croxton
Jacob Schmidt
O. W. Talbot
No New Trial Indicated in Glass Estate Case
Judge Thornell signals intention to overrule motion for a new trial in the Glass estate versus Great Western. Jury awarded $8,000 for the death of Mr Glass. Defendant company sought a new trial. motion argued last week amid court program notes.
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Thornell
Great Western
the Great Western
Mr.Glass
Plan for new Commercial Club draft soon ready
The draft plan for the Commercial Club will be submitted to the Booster Club in a week or so. A committee session yesterday refined details and a follow up meeting is set in about a week to finish the work. December 7 sale organized by Walter Hoegh includes livestock and other property. A Congregational church sale features dolls fancy work and aprons Friday.
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Walter Hoegh
Congregational Church
Elks Hold Memorial Service At Local Lodge
The Elks lodge held its annual memorial service at the club house on Fifth and Poplar Streets yesterday afternoon. Rev G F Braun of the German Evangelical Church delivered the address, a masterly talk that pleased all. Nineteen members are listed as deceased, including one in the past year.
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Lodge of Elks
Fifth
Poplar Streets
G. F. Braun
German Evangelical Church
Weather Forecast Brief for Local Area
Forecast calls for fair to tonight with warmer temperatures. Likely Tuesday will be warmer, especially in the east portion of the area.
Letter From TR Wallace A Letter of Interest to Friends in This City
TR Wallace writes from Fort de France Martinique in 1911 reflecting on a year's tropical experience. He notes cooler than expected November weather, the October heat misperception, and shifting winds affecting the cane crop. He details sugar industry on the island with about fifteen factories and sixty distilleries, and mentions the St Pierre calamity's long shadow on the sugar economy.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Carer
N. H
Lewis
Esa
Walnut
Iowa
Harvey
West Indies
Earth
St. Pierre
Congress Opens With Long Session and Tariff Talks
Sixty second Congress convened at noon in Washington with hopes of a long session. Leaders Clark and Underwood predict major tariff and trust legislation, while insurgent Republicans keep balance of power. Various committees pushed to act, including a tariff board report on textiles and likely action on wool, cotton, iron, steel, and sugar schedules.
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Washington, D. G
Er Clark
Ater
Washington
National Capital
Clark
Congress
Underwood
Ways, and
Tariff Board
Ways ‘and Means
Special Commission of
American Sugar Refining Company
Ooo Ofohth Kewirth
Senate
House
Martin W. Littleton
New York
House Steel Trust
Grant Blake Tours for New Farm Purchase in Sarpy County
Grant Blake brother of John Blake, living in Sarpy county Nebraska, is visiting and recently sold his farm there for two hundred dollars per acre. He is seeking another farming property.
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Grant Blake
John Blake
Sarpy County
Neb
Mr. Blake
Crowley E. Cole & Co Gift Notice Report
A fragmented notice mentions Crowley E. Cole & Co and an appropriation gift. The readable portion names the firm and a gift related action but lacks clear date or scope. Further details are unreadable in the OCR, leaving the exact recipient, purpose, and deadline unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Cole & Co
Crowley E. Cole & CO
Tax Sale 15 smallest yet and 37 pieces sold today
Oddly phrased notice reports the tax sale where 37 pieces of property were offered after 1806 were advertised and redeemed. The event notes records of the smallest sale yet in Cass County with many items withdrawn before sale.
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Cass
Divorce Granted to Mrs Hattie Nicholson by Judge Thornell
Judge Thornell granted a divorce to Mrs Hattie Nicholson from Wai Nicholson on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decision was issued today in the court.
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Hattie Nicholson
Muskind
Wm. Nichigon
Thornell
Hattie Nichlson
Wai, Nicholson
Osteopathy Reported To Cure Acute Diseases Widely
Reports from across the country claim osteopathy treats acute diseases more successfully than before. Physicians report many severe attacks alleviated without drops or strong medicines and note recovery from pneumonia without adverse effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osteopathic, Physicians
Edeh
Osteopathy concepts by Dr. Minley on nerve pressure
The article explains osteopathic principles that the body heals itself when its structure remains intact. It argues pressure on nerves and blood vessels from crossed legs can induce ill health, as nerves govern all organs and vessels. It asks how pressure occurs and how relief is obtained.
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A. NM. Kirk
District Court Today
ELKS
Club House
TR Wallace
Martiniquh
Walnut Man
Charles D. Minley
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