Answers Inasmuch as Read Has No Day In Court
A N and 3 Hles answer in Bartley versus the road case claims plaintiff slept on rights and seeks dismissal with costs charged to him. The tax election occurred over a year ago. the company allegedly contracted and anticipated tax money. Also notices on Christmastree ads and a review of the play Cast Aside at the theatre, praised for handling divorce and infidelity with humor and lavish production.
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Bartley
Read
W. A. Follett
Clerk of the District Court
H. E. Bartley
L.B. Parker
Chas. K. Harris
Mr. Parker
Direct Election of Senators Debate Moves to Judicial Convention
Washington scene as Senators Hale and Root seek to block a report on direct election of U.S. senators by the people. Legislatures in 27 states have approved the constitutional amendment amid a divided judicial convention.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Hale
Root
Oxford Cafe Menu Dairy Dinner and Theatre Notice
Oxford cafe menu for Sunday dinner lists oyster soup celery roast young turkey celery dressing cranberry jelly fruit salad candied sweet potatoes creamed potatoes veal salad hot Parkerhouse rolls assorted cake and sherbet tea coffee 50 cents per plate. Also a note about missing church notices and a theatre advertisement for Olivierette opera company performance December 28.
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Oxford
Boorman Secures Divorce and Damages Verdicts
Attorney H M Boorman returns from Audubon where he represented plaintiffs in two major cases. Mrs Heiken won a divorce citing cruelty and drunkenness and will receive 35000 alimony plus 2000 in fees. Hensley Santee vs Rock Island awarded plaintiffs 1046 damages plus costs after a three day trial.
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Audubon
H. M. Boorman
John R. Heiken
Hensley & Santee Ya
Rock Island
Chicago
Senate committee delays Lorimer report on corruption charges
Washington December 17 The Senate committee on elections postponed action on the corruption charges against Senator Lorimer until Tuesday. Lorimer's friends expect exoneration and cannot explain the delay, but supporters anticipate the exoneration by the committee.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Lorimer
Senate Committee On
Lodge Disputes Cummins Tariff Revision Plan
United Press report from Washington on December 17 states Senator Lodge of Massachusetts opposed the Cummins tariff schedule revision plan. He supported the resolution’s purpose but criticized its method, signaling a Senate debate on the approach to tariff changes.
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Lodge
United Press
Washington, D. C
Cummins
Senate
Massachusetts
English Coast Wreckage From Six Days Hurricane
United Press reports a six day hurricane wrecked many ships and boats along the English coast. The seas damaged piers seawalls and houses with waves four miles inland. The Thames River region resembles a lake after heavy rains. In Chicago labor news Charles Neal arrives from Washington to mediate the Erdman act strike of 30 000 engineers.
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iBy
United Press
London
Thames
Chicago
Chas. Neal
Washington
Danish Justice Minister Former Official Sentenced Eight Years
Copenhagen reports former Minister of Justice Alberti was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to repay four million dollars stolen during his years as banker broker and statesman. The case alleges wide robbery even affecting the king and many poor people.
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iBy
United Press
Copenhagen
Alberti
Lien Filed Against A N & Sons A N & Bros on Road Grading
Shugart and Barnes Bros of Des Moines filed in the clerk of courts a petition asserting a balance of 79194.47 for grading on the A N road south extension, totaling 129869.84 with 50675.37 paid. they seek bonds for 17 percent of the contract price and claim unpaid due dates. Road officials say work will continue and dispute the lien amount, while noting funds and bond certificates held by the company, aiming to finish by year end.
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Shugart & Barnes Bros
Des Moines
A. N
F. A. Brown
Rattenberg
Ed. Harlan
Judd
Ofucials Gay
Erbstein jury discharges after disagreement in bribery case
CHICAGO December 17. The jury in attorney Charles E. Erbstein’s bribery case in the Brown matter disagreed and was discharged by Judge Brentant. Nearby Galveston Texas dispatch reports 800 federal troops killed by insurgents at Lajunta with 150 captured and later released. insurgents now control Chihuahua state.
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Brentano
Brown
Ue United Press
Chicago
Chas. E. Erbstein
Brentant
The
United Press
Galveston
Texas
Lajunta
Chihuahua
Two Policemen Killed in Jewelry Robbery Tunneling
London dispatch reports two policemen killed while confronting robbers tunneling from a vacant house into the Henry Harrig jewelry shop vault. About $100,000 in diamonds stored there. Fifty detectives scour the area for the escapees.
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The
United Press
London
Henry Harrig
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy and unsettled weather continues for Iowa with minimal temperature changes. Skies remain mixed with chances of light showers. no significant temperature shifts expected through Sunday.
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Iowa
Mrs Stafford to Spokane for Spokane trip in will case
Mrs Mary Stafford, suing to break the will of her late husband P T Stafford, left this morning for Spokane Washington to spend several months where her children attend school, according to the News.
Declamatory contest closes Wiota high school year
A large crowd filled the Mi E church for Wiota high school final declamatory contest. Joy Wissler won first in oratorical with True Courage, Pater Metz second with March of the Flag. Margaret Bell won in drama with Pro Patria and overall. Blanche Whited led humorous with The Christmas Play. Nellie Walker trained pupils for events. Proceeds totaled over 55 dollars. Photo dinner 50c Sunday at Oxford Cafe.
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Wiota
M. E
Wieta
Joy Wissler
Pater Metz
Margaret Bell
Vina Foster
Bud
Blanche Whited
Hazel Nordman
Nellie Walker
Atlantic
Open Evenings Special on Apples at Burner’s Store
The notice announces extended shopping hours in the run up to Christmas and advertises a special price on apples by the box at J Burner’s Department Store.
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J. Burner’s Department Store
Purity Ice Cream Firm Sold to Walter Day
The Purity Ice Cream Company business, run by Fred Darr & Son, was sold today and transferred to Walter Day. Senior Darr will withdraw, Ralph Darr stays with the new owner, who takes immediate possession. The scene shifts as Christmas shoppers throng the city streets in a bustling afternoon.
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Purity Ice Cream Company
Fred Darr & Son
Walter Day
Beatrice
Neb
Durr
Ralph Durr
Day
Old Town
Course Enrollment Encouragement After Christmas
Those considering taking a course in yota after Christmas are urged to call and make arrangements promptly. The note stresses quick action to secure a spot and finalize details.
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Christmay
Shriners Attend Des Moines Shrine Meeting
Fred Hunt J Harlan and E B Berg were among the Shriners from this city attending the large Shrine Meeting in Des Moines yesterday.
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Fred Hunt
Harlan
E. B Berg
Des Moines
Malone Earns Second and First in Adair Corn Show
Chas Malone on his return to Des Moines for the big corn show stopped in Adair where the corn exhibit featured ten ears. He won second prize on the exhibit and first prize on a single ear, adding to his long list of laurels.
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Malone
Des Moines
Chas
Adair
Apron Sale at News Office Nets Good Sum
Episcopal ladies held an apron sale at the News office yesterday and sold all items, netting a neat sum. Also notes include local social items, a wedding in Cumberland, and typhoid fever illness of Paul, son of Rev. and Mrs. Jackson Giddens, with updates on family and hospital stays.
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Paul
Jackson Giddens
Dr. Barnett
Rev. Giddens
Texas
Wedding Ceremony Joins Miss Bonnie Woodward and F G Schworm
In the afternoon at the Woodward home over Eggers jewelry store Rev Spelman united Bonnie Woodward and Nevada Iowa native F G Schworm in marriage. They plan to sail January 10 for Manila where Schworm will serve as civil engineer. Bonnie, popular in town, previously worked at Henshaw Martin and Melcher Salveter stores. Schworm, a 1900 I S C graduate, recently left American Bridge Company in Pittsburgh to work for the government in the Philippines. The couple departs for Nevada and then the eastern state before settling in Manila.
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Ww. Woodward
Eggers
Rev. Spelman
Congregational Church
Bonnie Woodward
F. G. Schworm
Nevada
Iowa
Three Bainfield Brothers Kill Each Other in Alabama Tragedy
In Atlanta on December 17, three Bainfield brothers Frank Richard and Alfred killed each other during a dispute over Mrs Richard Bainfield wife of one. The sheriff investigated and traveled to Cleburne County Alabama where the tragedy happened.
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The
United Press
Atlanta, Ga
Richard Bainfield
Frank Whack
Richard
Alfred Bainfield
Cleburne County
Ala
Battle in Mexico Near Presidio Across the Rio Grande
Insurgents and government troops clashed at Lingua across the river from the Presidio. Federals were repulsed after attacking the insurgent camp. Many cavalry horses swam the river to Texas. Report says General Navarro was captured, but not confirmed.
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Mexico
United Press
EL Paso
Texas
Lingua
Presidio
Navarro
Four Bodies Recovered from Leyden Coal Mine Fire
Four men died in a coal mine blaze at Leyden Colorado. Rescue crews recovered bodies from Shaft Number 2 where workers reportedly fell victim while fleeing the flames.
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The
United Press
Denver
Leyden
Colo
Longshoremen vote to strike for closed shop and raises
NEW YORK Dec 17 The Longshoremen have voted to strike for the closed shop and higher wages. The action threatens to tie up steamship lines and raise fears of trouble across port operations.
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Ly Te Uulléu Tesb
New York
New Rambler Purchased by Hag New Rambler Cer
B A Goodspeed buys a 45 horsepower Rambler five passenger from Herring company and trades in his old Reo for the new car.
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Hag
Rambler Cer. B. A. Goodspeed
Herring Company
New Engine Arrives for City Shop Lines
A newly arrived engine for the A. N. & 9. firm will be used in city work such as on its lines. J. Burner's Department Store serves as headquarters for Christmas candies and nuts as prices and dates are noted in the piece.
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Tts
J. Burner’s Department Store
Ates Agate
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Beggar Prince Opera Co
Olivette
Boorman
Mrs. Heiken
Husband
Hensley & Santee
Bock Island
Senate Committee On Elections
Erbstein
Yvarth
Wiota High School
M. E. Church
Oxford Cafe
Newark
Montello Monta
Haytien
Etherington
J. A. Giffen
IGE Cream Factry
Beatrice, NB
Darr & Son
Shriner Meeting
Conrad's
Cumberland
Anna Matthies
J. P. Matthies
Walter Manning
Rock Grove
Ill
J. T. Richardson
M. W. White
Anita
R. O. McFarland
Fred Alexander
F. G Schworm
Philippines
D. Renee At] Ithe
Masai Gat
Orta Ed
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