Trial of Colonel Baker in England draws wide attention
English papers report a highly publicized trial, conviction, and sentence of Colonel Valentine Baker for indecent assault on a young woman in a railway car. The case sparked fierce public interest, highlighting class tensions and questions of gentlemanly conduct among the aristocracy. Baker, 50, a married officer with Crimean service, received one year in prison and a £200 fine after the jury found him guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
India
Colonel Baker
Roen
Jondon
Lon
Legin
Wein
Fier Brothers
Suducer
Teluelion
Iris
Miss Dickinson
Luke
England
Manses
Thesea
Dick Aman
Sjndpe
Real estate transfers amid frontier listing and rural notices
A series of property transfers is listed, naming buyers and heirs such as Lothian & Sun Heal Estate Detlers, Rosine iarllett, Ino T lot 2, Hull to Frank and Francie, Sarah Paul, May's addition properties, and others in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The text also includes a discussion by the Evangelical Convention at Cape May on Retanism and urges defense of secular free institutions against ecclesiastical political influence, with further notes on land parcels, subdivisions, and mortgage values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosine Iarllett
Hull
Frank
Francie Bisy
Sarah Paul
Sarah
JM May
M. Stouie
van Pelott Jones & Co
Springville
Onek
Lot
Ui “Vest
Fond Pts
Cedan Ray Ae Ss
Wm Abant
Anthony Soukop
Brown
Nelson
Conrad Uplinger
Mh Smyth
Ice
GW Moore
Ernif
Palogas
Edward ‘Crover
Mitchell Brainard
Dennis Donavan
Thom
Rca
Jonathan Dennison
S Dalan
Cape May
United States
New Jersey
Clarissa Rice
Chase Manson
John Hunter
Indian Creek
Marion
Edward Hunter
Geof Oliver Wigge
Wilson Aldrich
Johan Hunter
A Baird
Thos Foley
May
Cellar Rapids
Ella Pellte
AL Adams
Cedar Rapids
Gua
Bank of California Suspends Operations Amid Crisis
Reports from the Bank of California show a suspension of payments as officials announce a temporary halt at 1.12 p.m. Press representatives relay statements by President Halston and Trustees, with assurances the bank can meet obligations in coin or bonds. Other local banks and markets report no unusual fund demands and the San Francisco Stock Exchange notes no session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Jignk
P. i. Iston
Hank Las
Allie
Ils Bank of California
Rankin
Halston
Talston
Otter
San Erincisco
Pacife Stock Exchange
Bank of Galifory
Resolve for freedom of conscience in public schools
A group calls patriots to resist changes to the public school system by lawful means and to oppose sectarian state and municipal funding. A later debate features Dr. Levin arguing for Christian union and interdenominational unity, urging Episcopalians to welcome evangelical ministers and Baptists to share the Lord's table. Unverified gossip claims Brigham Young has earned the title of General from being called Briggy by many wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levin
Philadelphia
Christian Union
Brigham Young
Briggy
Rochester Baby Farming Ring Report Emerges
A Rochester woman running a baby farming operation admits three of four babies admitted to her facility died within five weeks. She argues the infants were taken from their mothers when they were too young to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester WN. Y
Rupert Pars Rubber Paint promises superior, lasting coverage
For years chemists mixed Indian Rubber with oil and lead to create a water proof paint. The Rupert Pars paint from Cleveland, Ohio, claims to cover more area at less cost than white lead and oil, resist weather, resist cracking and peeling, retain gloss, and be usable on iron, wood, bricks, or pilasters. It asserts one gallon covers twenty to thirty yards in two coats and promises permanent color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubber Paint Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Rupert Pars
United States
Spain
Endorsements for Rubber Paint Across U S Firms
A series of testimonials from businesspeople and homeowners in New York Ohio and elsewhere praising the Rubber Paint. Letters from AnDERSON OTIS & Co in New York Canton and Cleveland extol its cheapness durability and covering power with claims of long lasting finish and ease of application. Several correspondents including WA Be Laxcos and MO TWEDDLE vouch for satisfaction and widespread use noting color beauty and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Otis & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
He Weekly
Ireland
Christ
Yous
Tam
Opineon
Dr. Chalragis
Holy Crhost
Jesus Christ
Marah
Jerica
Greas
Vie
Weshly
Lothian & Sun Heal Estate
Detlers
Bank of California
Graves & Chandler
Hart Bros
Lumer Yard
Col. Washington and Johnson Sts
Iowa
Simon Adelshiem
McCormick Harvester
Massillon Thresher
Aultman & Taylor
Brown's
Furst & Bradley
Eagle
Averill
Amidon
Merchants Block
Minnesota Lumber Yard
J. H. Palmer
Minnesota
Iron Ridge
Farmers Insurance Company
E. & Hill
J. M. Searles
Jeo. W. Tenderson
J. H. Smith
Preside
Jd. C, Baxter
Searles & Baxter
Linn
Counties
Ira Bridge
E. P. Baldwin
Gen'l
W. S. Bradley & Bro
Premonia
Canton
Pang Co
Nweddie
Merchants National Bank
A. St. Exsox
Magnolia
Stark, Co
Welian
TouTson
Kan
Daily Champion
Central Branch Depot
Billau,Pope & Co
Gall
South Commercial Street
Raven's Bank
Star Wagon Manufacturing Company
Star Wagon Company
Cedal Rapids
E. K. Larimer
South Commercial St
Cedas Rapids
W. L. Weller
Iowa Avenue
Edar Rapids
U. C. Bonakreh & CO
Linn County
City National Bank
Saton & Co
Eagle Street
Washington and
Jouar Eapils
Towa
Stra
Neindag
Calder & Garrison, Prap’s
John Meehan
Linn Street
Washington
Com
Manter
LA Optima Cigar Store
Ste Or
Beratao
LA Optima
Nise hoLd
Merchant’s Block
Nate
Noah Keller
E.R. Derby
Nealer EN
Hollands
Derby
South Commercal Street
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Neidig
Denlinger
Andross
Krebs & Andross
Chromos
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