Judge Bordwell critiques Steffens on McNamara case
Los Angeles dec 6 Judge Walter Bordwell issues a formal statement defending the court and criticizing Lincoln Steffens over the McNamara trial closure. He rejects claims that outsiders or Steffens influenced pleas or that bribe attempts affected judgments, stating the district attorney acted independently and the changes arose from bribery disclosures. The judge emphasizes the court's duty to mete out punishment without external pressure or political sentiment.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Bordwell
McNamara
Lincoln Steffens
Vudec
Steffens
Ines
Jas. B. McNamara
James B. McNamara
John J. McNamaca
Steffeng
Wives Murder Reward and City Add to Reward
Chicago detectives pursue three suspects in the killing of Mrs Kaufman near Roscie boulevard. A former Kaufman chauffeur, Guttenberger, is held after initial identifications. Kaufman offers 1000 dollars reward and the city council may add another 1000. A separate note mentions Robert F Bain, a Los Angeles resident and former Atlantic, Iowa citizen, confessing in the McNamara case.
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Kaufman
Chicago
Guttenberger
Well Known Tailor Marries and Plans Home Here
In Des Moines yesterday Emery Burgner a well known merchant tailor aged 38 and Miss Nora Schuler aged 28 obtained a marriage license. The couple were married in the capital city and will reside on Elm street in the groom’s house after the wedding. The bride, daughter of Fred Schuler, has worked in the groom’s tailoring shop. The groom is popular locally and a large circle of friends extend congratulations.
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Des Moines
Emery Burgner
Nora Schuler
Capital City
Elm Street
Fred Schuler
Poplar Street
Chauffeur Murdered by Hoofbeat Gang in Illinois
McHenry County authorities reveal confessions linking Forest Knapp of Battle Creek and David Mawhood to the killing of Frederick Wennerstrom, a chauffeur, near Cary Illinois on September 4. Three suspects, including Edward Allen, Geo Birch, and John Lynch, are jailed or sought as detectives pursue Coldwater Michigan connections and a plan to arrest three more named men.
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Waukegan
Frederick Winnerstrom
Cary
Wennerstrom
Forest Knapp
Battle Creek
Mich
Winnerstrom
David Mawhood
Knapp
Fox River
Edward Allen
Mawhood
Woodstock
Géo. Birch
John Lynch
Jas. Menzer
Coldwater
Vannatta
O’sulivan
Chicago
Frank Hunter
Joslyn
Lake Michigan
Hammond
Ind
McHenry County
Madison
Wis
City Council routine meeting clears power plant issues
The city engineer's report on the new power and water plant through December 1 was accepted. The council ordered a $1,000 payment from the light fund and a $7271.72 payment from the bond fund for plant work, and instructed the clerk to notify G W Ringie to remove city scales from city ground within fifteen days.
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Crawford
Christensen
Harlan
G. W. Ringie
Urner
Fung Ieee Cy U Canoe
Hampton Boy Discovers Secret Cave Believed Bootlegger Den
Clyde Rowe found a hidden 10 by 12 foot cave near Hampton Iowa Central tracks. A boarded entrance hid a dirt-filled floor box and two handkerchiefs. Authorities suspect bootleggers or a railroad fence area used recently by thieves, with no clear purpose found.
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Hampton
Clyde Rowe
Rowe
Rockefeller Resigns as President of Standard Oil New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller resigned today as president and director of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. John D. Archbold was elected to succeed him. Bazaar at the Congregational Church planned for Friday, December 5th.
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John D
Oil Trust
New York
John D. Rockaffeller
The
Standard: Oil Company of
New Jersey
John D. Archbold
Rockafeller
Crowley E. Cole & Co Diamond Ad Note
Public notice style ad from Crowley E. Cole & Co promoting Gift of Quality diamonds with emphasis on quality and reliability. Includes brief branding line asserting correctness of their products.
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Crowley E. Cole & CO
Crowley E, Cole & CO
Fitzsimmons Family Mourns Missing Actress Wife
Westfield New Jersey Deed Thanksgiving was joyful but at Dunellen the Fitzsimmons home lacked Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons formerly actress Julia Clifford who disappeared from the Dunellen farm two weeks ago. The boxer suffers hysterical worry and seeks answers from friends.
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Westfield
N. J
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Champion
Dunellen
Fitzsimmons
Robert Fitzsimmons
Julia Clifford
January Corn and Poultry Show Planned in Atlantic
A January corn and poultry show with a short course is planned in Atlantic, drawing exhibitors from across Iowa. A 75 dollar state contribution and local 400 dollar guarantee are sought to cover expenses, with a ten cent admission and entry fees. The event to be held in the Needles building aims for January 9 to 15, five days, led by Chas Malone and a planning committee.
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T. P. Breheny
Farmers’ Institute Treasury
M. Northup
Des Moines
Chas Malone
Needles
Nelson & Hoegh
J. A. Giffen
Bert Butler
W. J. Deering
A. L. Deeds
F. M. Alexander
Chas. Malone
H. B. Draper
Mr. Nebe
Iowa
Malone
Around the World by Dog Team to Panama Exposition Prize
Harry and Estelle Mason plan a globe circling dog team journey, aiming to reach the Panama Exposition in San Francisco by May 1, 1915 to win a $12,500 prize. They left Nome, Alaska on October 27, 1908 and have traveled entirely over land, with the dogs pulling throughout.
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San Francisco
Harry
Estelle Mason
Nome
Alaska
Marriage Licenses and Notices as Recorded
Marriage licenses listed for Howard Crum of Griswold and Emma Wakefield of Cumberland, Otto Miller of Audubon, Berg of Griswod, M Peterson of Gates, Lydia Herbert of Atlantic. Also note promo cameras at Fred Alexander's.
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Howard Crum
Griswold
Emma
Wakefield
Cumberland
Otto Miller
Audubon
May Berg
Griswod
M, Peterson
Gates
Lydia Herbert
Atlantic
Fred Alexander
Papers East for Shawneetown Deal Pending Title Approval
Attorney W A Follett in Council Bluffs learns the English syndicate will provide the purchase funds as soon as the Philadelphia lawyer Johnson approves the title. Papers will go to Johnson in Philadelphia and interim certificates may be issued to cover the loan until bonds secure it. Final transfer likely three weeks or more away. A daily sale on boys books at Fred Alexander's.
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W. A. Follett
Council Bluffs
Johnson
Philadelphia
Shaw
Hess
Monogram Stationery Show Plans Lectures on Domestic Science
Article notes plans for a show featuring monogram stationery and an exhibit by Mas lone with him in charge. He says he prefers participation over hogging the event. The program also includes about six lectures on domestic science alongside other features.
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Har
Maslone
Fundamentals of Osteopathy by Dr Charles D Finley
Dr Charles D Finley explains the osteopathic view that the body is a self healing system created with ample capacity to mend itself if its structure stays intact. He compares nerve and vessel pressure to an asleep foot and notes how posture affects healing and disease. He discusses how to measure and relieve pressure on nerves and blood vessels.
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Charles D. Finley
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Edmund Kaufman
Rhdson Roscoe Boulevard
Bain
Robert
F. Bain
Towa
California
Pred’ Alexpuidér’s
Ameage
City Hall
Bali
Dr. Hyde
Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Hampton Boy
Congregational Church
Bob Fitzsimmons
Wife
Dou
Harry A. and
Atty. Hess
Fred Alexander's
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