Hill Case Defense Rested in Ex-Treasurer Bond Fight
The defense in the Hill case rested after an attempt to admit an appropriation act, arguing Hill did not sign the bond and that the sureties are not liable. The case hinges on whether a bond without the principal’s autograph is valid and whether the penal sum reflects reality. Also brief items report Iowa women’s clubs meet in Dubuque, Gaffin named umpire for Dorgan property case, and several local notices from Nebraska and surrounding states.
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Hill
Justice Post
Nebraska
Bishop Deposes Father Lepore in Denver Church Scandal
Bishop Matz ousted Rev. Father Mariano Lepore pastor of Mt. Carmel in Denver after an ecclesiastical court found him guilty of undue familiarity with parishioners, political dishonesty, and other conduct unbecoming a church representative. Testimony cited embezzlement allegations from Jersey City, a blasphemous revision of the commandments, and mismanagement of church property. Lepore, a recent arrival, vows to appeal to Rome and argues church property is in his name.
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America
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Lepore
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Mags
Armistice Extended Four Days and Far Eastern News
Santiago de Cuba report details insurgent skirmishes near Jicota and Nieves with casualties and captures. Nicaragua funds Britain indemnity raise prompts regional political tensions and possible U.S. commercial opportunity. Western Canada ship losses feared after spring cruise fail. Armistice extension agreed between Japan and China to permit treaty ratifications, while global political notes include Cuba, Italy, and Turkey developments.
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China
Japan
Count Myoji
Council of Ministers
Cheefoo
Lord Li
Li Hung Chang
Viscount Mutea
Income tax arguments ended. Supreme Court adjourns
The U S Supreme Court ended its rehearing of the income tax case on May 9 and will decide by May 20 whether the act is constitutional in whole or part. Justice Jackson was noted for his attentiveness. turnout was lower than at the initial argument amid health concerns.
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Great Britain
Nicaragua
Manacua
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Covinto
Central America
United States
Spreme
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Supreme Court of the United States
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Justice Jackson
Lupeille
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Fulton Gordon
Thompson
Gordon
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Brown
Gold and Silver Unit Debate at Iroquois Club
Chicago discussion at the Iroquois club on the 1792 act raised whether gold and silver were units of value. Judge Vincent ruled the dollar was the unit and its value expressed in both metals, affirming the proposition. Other items note 20 Illinois counties backing free silver at 16 to 1 and various state and national figures linked to silver policy.
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Iroquois Club
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Hopkins
Sigmund Sieslner
Forest
United States
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Waubansas Club
Seisler
Vincent
Tam
Springfield
Ills
Heinrichsen
Democratic State Committee
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Fat Babies for Delicate Ones
An advertisement urges using Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites to fatten thin babies, claiming it as easy to consume as milk and more effective than alternatives. It promotes the product as a trusted remedy with prices 50 cents and a dollar, distributed by Scott & Bowne, NY.
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Scott
Dow
Scott & Bowne
All Druggista
Syrup of Figs Advertised as Pure Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims cleansing the system, aiding kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 50c and $1 bottles, with the company name on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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