Climaxes Mark the Ben Marks Trial Conspiracy Case
In Council Bluffs on December 22 the Ben Marks trial reveals dramatic cross examinations and startling disclosures as the defense presents a list of swindles connected to the Mabray organization. Witness C. Mabray admits pressure and possible complicity while prosecutors press for guilty pleas in multiple indictments across several states. The proceedings highlight alleged payments to officials, letters from victims, and investigations tied to the Mabray syndicate and its reach from Davenport to Seattle and New Orleans.
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Council Bluffs
Ben Marks
C. Mabray
Marks
Mabray
Seattle
New Orleans
Davenport
Denver
Colo
San Francisco
Cal
South Bend
Ind
Organ
Mahbray
Arthur
Grand Hotel
George Wright
Mr. Organ
Mr. Wright
First National Bank
J. J. Hess
George H. Richmond
Hess
Des Moines
Fireproof plant planned for Register and Leader in Des Moines
Des Moines December 22. The Register and Leader took an option on the Ingersoll property at 718-15-17 West Locust street, west of Garver Hardware, for a fireproof building to house The Register and Leader and The Evening Tribune within eighteen months. The 66 by 132 foot lot, with alleys on two sides, sits north of the street, seen as ideal for a newspaper plant. Owners Mr and Mrs J and R Ingham of New York City are visiting Des Moines. option would close during their stay.
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Des Moines
Register and Leader
Ingersoll
Locust Street
Garver Hardware Company
Evening Tribune
R. Ingham
New York City
Cass Co Man Files for Divorce from Davie James
C A Meredith attorney for the plaintiff from Cass Township filed in district court a petition for divorce seeking legal separation on grounds of desertion. The case is set for the January term convening January 30.
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C. A. Meredith
C James
Cass Township
District Court
Davie James
Desertion Charge Filed Against Lloyd Miller
Mrs. Nettie Miller of Griswold filed information in Justice Pressnall's court accusing husband Lloyd Miller of deserting her and their child after a year of marriage. He was arrested, brought to the city, and granted bond to appear January 8 for the hearing.
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Nettie Miller
Griswold
Court of Justice Pressnaill
Lloyd Miller
Justice Pressnall
Meredith v Bales case settled and dismissed at Majestic Theatre
The attachment action against the building now leased to a third party, formerly occupied by the Majestic Theatre, has been resolved with dismissal and all costs paid.
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C. P. Meredith
Shercliffe May Regain Freedom in Remarkable Pardon Hearing
In Denver, the state board of pardons hearings stage a historic case over Frank Shercliffe alias Morris seeking a pardon for a twenty year old murder in Leadville. Thomas Dennison and a detective contest Morris's innocence while the Walsh family urges caution. Omaha attorney Tim er Thomas presents a key witness claiming the shooting was accidental. The closed sessions feature charges of forged letters and political intrigue mounting around the trial. Waterman fountain pens at & d Alexander's.
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Denver
Colo
State Board of Pardons
Frank Shercliffe
Morris
Canon City
John W. Walsh
Leadville
Thomas Dennison
Omaha
John T.qwens
Walsh
Grant & Pardon
Timer Thomas
Dennison
Daniel Pickens
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Thomas
Malone One of the Twenty Travels Southwest Texas and Mexico
C E H Malone is named as one of twenty state delegates for a Swanson Co advertising tour through southwest Texas and Mexico by way of Frisco and the Lower Rio Grande, departing January 2. Malone may not be able to join. Also notes a Friday Saturday neckwear sale at 50 cents and a local standings update with several lenders listed.
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Malone
C. EH. Malone
Texas
Mexico
A. GC. Swanson Co
San Venito
Tex
Frisco
Rio Grande Valley
Mr. Malone
Nelson, Shrock & Grulke
Real Estate Transfers on December 21, 1911
John W. Reed and wife James W. White transfer property described as lot 1 block 11 Cumberland, recorded December 21 1911 for eight thousand dollars. Names, parcel and amount are listed in the transfer notice.
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John W. Reed
James W. White
Cumberland
Card of Thanks from Mrs Turner in Viota
Mrs B J Turner, a patient at Mrs Sutherland's home, thanks the Ladies Sewing Society of Viota for flowers sent this morning and extends Christmas greetings and wishes for a happy New Year.
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B. J. Turner
Zitterell Secures Library Contract in Audubon
The contract for the new Audubon library has been awarded to W. J. Zitterell, the contractor who previously built the Whitney and National Bank buildings in the city.
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Zitterell
Audubon
W. J. Zitterell
Whitney and National Bank
Macy Sectional Bookcases At Winne's Close Days
Clothiers announce door closures for Christmas and New Year at Winne's featuring Macy Sectional bookcases. Signatories include Chas Block & Son Fred Steinke Clothing Co. Albert Johnson & Sons Nelson Shrock & Grulke Hansen Clothing Co. and others.
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Chas. Block & Son
Fred Steinke Clothing CO
ALBERT JOHNSON & SONS _ NELSON, SHROCK & GRULKE HANSEN CLOTHING CO
Atlantic pupils aid poor fund with pennies drive
Pupils at the Atlantic public schools raised 23.82 in pennies for the poor's Christmas. Prof. Blodgett turned the money over to the News for Rev. Mack and wife to ensure a merry Christmas. The effort required no special push as teachers simply invited contributions and the students responded promptly. Also, Mrs. Edward S. Long and others issue invitations for a December 28 gathering at the Long home from two to six.
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Atlantic
Blodgett
Mack
Edward S. Long
Thomas Bryant Swan
Theodore A. Hupp
William Marquette
Edward Jones
Miss Hupp
Long Home
Oransky’s
News Pub. Co
J. A. McWaid
C. S. Brown
Atlantic Candy Kitchen
Kristina, Walter, Leo and
Marie Rattenberg
Hansen Clothing Co
D. W
J. W. Butler
A. N. Gaylord
Tom C. Whitmore
Will Grulke
Atlantic Home Bakery
N.P. Peterson and Family
Don Carlos
Ray Dungan
Osborne's street line of customers and weather note
In Iowa forecast officials say generally fair tonight and Saturday with colder temperatures in the eastern portion. A stray line mentions Fred Alexander and Hinlan Wallace Albert Bojans, and a remark about buying a tool chest to teach a boy useful crafts.
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Iowa
Time Card Changes for Week and Villisca Layovers
A revised time card goes into effect next week with the A. N. & S. reverting to the prior schedule after this week. The southbound train will lay over at Villisca overnight, depart 7 30 in the morning, arrive 10 30. Return departs 1 30, arrives Villisca at four. A Christmas day run is planned, with future adherence to this schedule to aid south end shoppers.
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Villisca
South End
Reprieved murderers delay hangings in Chicago
Four condemned men in Chicago were not executed as scheduled because governors granted reprieves until February. The day also reports strong shopping in the city with merchants noting solid business and crowds. An earlier News error misidentified Carl Kringel as the youngest Kringel child. he is an older high school junior.
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Chicago
Carl Kringel
E. Kringel
Kringels
Letters From Santa At Atlantic Iowa 1911 Fund Grows
The News prints Santa letters from Atlantic Iowa including requests for a doll buggy, air rifle, drum, doll dresses, mittens, and a log cabin set. A Christmas fund update lists donors and items donated for the poor, with many local shops and residents contributing cash and goods to support families this holiday season.
Burial Will Be Made at Stuart For Deceased Man
Ira U. Pickett arrives in Atlantic from the west as the half brother of P. Sandalbarbaras the man who killed himself at Wiota. The body will be buried in Stuart where the dead man’s mother Mrs Pickett lives, with burial planned tomorrow morning. Also notes Simpson College Ladies Glee Club event at the Methodist church, admission 85 cents, tickets at Miss Parsons drug store. Includes local grocer advertisements and osteopathy column.
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Stuart
Ira U. Pickett
P. Sandalbarbaras
Wiota
Wyoming
Atlantic
Simpson College Ladies Glee Club
Methodist Church
Miss Parsons Drug
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Murray
Giffen
Plan Ar
Tribune
Hedges Bros
J. MM. Sheetz
Kaiserhoff
W.b. Elliott
Park Hotel
J. M. Sheetz
Mr. Sheetz
Kaiserhoff Hotel
Carndy
Schiappacasse’s
Cass CO
MAN
F. C. James
Dovie James
Iris
Shercliffe
Colorado
Pardon Board
Tom
Move
Waterman Fountain Pens
At & d
Alexander's
Moore
Arong
Grove
Washington
Brighton
Noble
Fred Alexander’s
Osborne
St. Will. Pas
Avour
Fred Alexander
Wallace
Albert -Bojens
Willisea
News Today
Santa Claus
P.S
Baby
Santa
Saint Ceceila
Nebe Shoe Store
Ladies’ and
Christ
Mas
Christensen Bros. Co. Stier Grocery
Highley Bros. Co
Bailey & Jones Marquis Mere
Brown Grocery Co
Charles D. Finley
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