Ironton man begins prison term in fraud case
Former lawmaker Parmer A. Serton and a wife say the husband will serve a six month sentence after pleading fraud related to services rendered to Rustro Grain and Security. The sentence begins Monday as authorities describe the process and travel to Washington for formal steps.
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Southern Mob Tricks Black Man to Prison
A Black man was deceived by a mob and left for prison while a crowd in a Watts area scene stirred to Lynch him. Local authorities report the incident as a mob action and are investigating the sequence of events surrounding the detention.
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Negro
Imperial ukase reforms Russian peasantry relief measures
A Russian imperial ukase issued Friday promises major reform affecting peasantry life. It ends restrictive pass rules, abolishes rural superintendents, and allows peasants to freely choose zemstvo representatives and access civil service paths. The reform, proclaimed under temporary law provisions, marks a significant shift in village governance and peasant rights.
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St. Petersbureg
Chazemstvo
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Russia
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Football Stand Collapse at Syracuse Kills One Injures Many
A crowd of more than 100 people watched a college football game when the stands collapsed at Syracuse New York injuring 106 or more. One person died at once and three others were expected to die. Reverend Christopher Danigen of Bu Jon Evangelist church and John West of Rome were among the injured.
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Fire damages booths in Kansas City street scene
Fire started before 2 o clock Saturday at a booth connected with a beer stand on a busy Kansas City street. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150000. Firefighters fought the flames along with smoke and heat that hindered access to the stalls on the thoroughfare.
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Heavy Fine for Railroad Parking Debts in Court
Court Friday fined the New York and Hudson River Railroad Company 69 a share on a transportation dispute. Dowell H. Palmrow chaired the case for the American Company. Gerick L. Pomeror served as a key party from the Central office.
Panic at Barrain Sele Reported Suspected Bargain Scene
Twelve persons were gathered near a store when a disturbance occurred causing chaos. Authorities said a large crowd surged and several items were snatched as chaos erupted during the incident.
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Barrain Sele
Troops Ordered to Retrieve Utes from Wyoming
President Taft directs Maj. Gen. Greeley to dispatch cavalry from Fort Meade to Wyoming to round up the renegade Utes and return them to their Utah reservation amid rising tensions. Indian Inspector AteLoughlin reports the Utes prefer death to return, while white settlers vent anger over game slaughter and preparations for a larger force form as the band heads toward Montana.
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Utah
McLaughlin
Montana
Government to Intervene in First Employers Liability Case
Attorney General Moody announced with the president's approval that the government will seek leave to intervene in the first case under the employers liability act. The action aims to defend the law’s constitutionality and validity amid reports railroads organized to challenge it. A test suit is expected soon in Kentucky, with another in New Jersey.
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New Jersey
Fire Rages Through Birmingham Office Buildings
A massive fire in Birmingham Alabama destroyed the six story Prowell Hardware building and set the J L Chalifoux office block ablaze after midnight. Officials cite a defective wire and high winds as causes with initial loss estimates ranging from 150 600 to 903 000. Ammunition stored in the hardware firm fed ongoing explosions.
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Birminsham
Prowell Hardware Company
J. L. Chalifoux
Naturalization Frauds Reported in Minneapolis Courts
Wholesale naturalization frauds in Hennepin county district courts are under investigation. Sixty five warrants are being served by the U S marshal, Moses Winthrop a known Democratic politician has been arrested and bound over for federal action. Report claims many foreigners obtained second papers by overstating length of stay to gain voting eligibility.
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Minneapolis
Meapoulis
Hennepin County
United States
Moses Winthrop
Albany Cabinetmaker convicted of wife murder
Hammond, a 24 year old cabinetmaker from Albany, was found guilty of first degree murder for strangling his 53 year old wife. He received a life sentence after a jury verdict on November 5, 1605. The body was found in a trunk at their home eleven days later.
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County Clerk Death by Own Action in New York
Duncan Best, circuit clerk of Mrontzamerm, died by his own action at Weer Forty third Street in New York. Report says he faced a possible new post and suspected shortages in his accounts. Authorities investigate motive and circumstances.
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Best
Erere
Mrontzamerm
Weer Fortythird Street
New York
Indictments Name William Hughes in Clearfield Bank Fraud Case
Tay lor county grand jury returns indictments against William Hughes of Corydon, stockholder and director in the Clearfield Bank, charged with false entries and receiving funds while insolvent. The bank failed after cashier Ferren misappropriated about 50 090, with Hughes facing losses and bondsman duties. Hughes long noted as Warne county's wealthy figure.
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William Hughes
Corydon
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Hughes
Clearfield Bank
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Charles Lord
Wayne County
Clearfield
al Ferren
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Ferren
Warne County
Berger Freed by the Jury Cleared of Fraud Charge
Oskar Berger, accused of fraudulent banking, was acquitted by a jury after an eighteen hour wait. Initial vote 7 3 for acquittal, later 12 2 for acquittal. the prosecution ends with Berger's acquittal following a prior similar case against Freddie Cutchen Wes.
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Oskar Berger
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Freddie Cutchen Wes
EH. H. McCutchen & Co. Institution
Collision Destroys Two Carriages Injures Five
Wednesday evening near Fonda Mrs Ferrer Sullivan and her daughter were among five people thrown from two carriages when a team and carriage driven by Rev Father Sullivan’s party collided. The wreck left the vehicles demolished and several injuries, with Mrs Sullivan sustaining a broken collar bone and Rev Sullivan a serious hip injury.
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North Church
Whitney Pays Debts of Father Estate at Atlantic Bank
James G. Whitney, executor of F. H. Whitney’s estate, reports final accounts. He took over the late Atlantic bank’s affairs after its failure nearly ten years ago and started a new bank to repay depositors. He says all deposits have been repaid with interest.
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F. H. Whitney
Atlantic Bank
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Hotel keeper in Jesup held on postal law violation
Gatr Hellers of Jesup was charged with opening a letter addressed to George Gelarno and delivering it to others in Buchanan county. A Cedar Rapids federal court heard the case and held him to await grand jury action in 300 dollars bond.
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Gatr Hellers
Jesup
George Gelarno
Buchanan County
Cedar Rapids
Ida County Rider Austin Fisher Dies of Heart Trouble
Austin Fisher a 34 year Ida County resident died Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He rode the Pony Express in early days carrying mail from Denison to Ida Grove and then to Cushing before turning it to the next rider for Sioux City.
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Austin Fisher
Ida County
Mr. Fisher
Denison
Ida Grove
Io Cushing
Sioux City
Doon Store Robbery Reported At C Ross & Co
The Doon shop of C Ross & Co was burglarized through a rear entrance with goods valued at about $1935 stolen including fur goods and ladies furs.
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C. Ross & Co
Doon
Stubborn witness jailed over missing sale proceeds
William Aldrich, a farmer in Mardin County, remains in Hardin jail for refusing to disclose whereabouts of 1909 dollars from property sale. Judge Whitacre ordered detention until Aldrich reveals the money as his wife Miss Mattie Hughes seeks separate maintenance after their separation.
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Mardin County
Wiliam Aldrich
Jinte Whitacre
Hardin County
Aldrich
Mattie Hughes
Judsa Whitacre
Arsenic In Pie Stuns Des Moines Hospital
In Des Moines Methodist Hospital two internes and about thirty nurses fell ill after a midday meal on Tuesday. It was disclosed on Thursday that they were victims of arsenic poisoning from gooseberry pie. Investigators probe how the poison entered the food as hospital officials reject conspiracy theories and keep details guarded.
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Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
Berger Case Reaches Jury After Surprise Defense Move
The Oskar Berger fraud case went to the jury in Ida Grove on Wednesday after a defense decision to waive further argument. Prosecutor Pierson opened with an hour and a half of closing, leaving no chance for Bevington to offer a state rebuttal.
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Ida Grove
Pierson
White
Bevington
Twins Sent to Reform School Over Unlucky Day
Joy and Roy Conklin, 13 year old twins born on the 12th, were arrested and convicted for stealing 19 dollars 25 cents from the Iowa Seed company. They were sent to reform school by Tudie Howe in Mes Moines with sentence deferred from Saturday to Tuesday. The case linked the number thirteen to their notoriety in public eyes.
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Roy Conklin
Tudie Howe
Mes Moines
Conklin
Iowa
Florists Society names 1935 convention city and officers
The Society of Iowa Florists met in Dubuque and selected Des Moines as next year’s convention city. Officers elected include President Peter F. Ewald of Davenport, Vice President Judson Kramer of Cedar Rapids, Secretary Wesley Green of Des Moines, Treasurer Will Harkett of Dubuque, and directors W. S. Kimber of Oskaloosa J. F. Wilcox of Council Bluffs and Ben Adams of Manchester.
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Cedar Rapids
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Will Harkett
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Oskaloosa
J. F. Wilcox
Council Bluffs
Ben Adams
A Manchester
Mason City Newspaper Changes
Cerro Gordo County Republican sold to Stanbery Bros who also control Daily Times-Herald. Charles E Aferers remains editor of the Republican after thirteen years of successful leadership.
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Republican
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Daily Times-Herald
Charles E. Aferers
Northeastern Iowa Teachers Meet Opens in Cedar Rapids
The first session of the annual meeting of the Northeastern Iowa Teachers association was held Thursday in Cedar Rapids with about 500 attending. President C. P. Bostwick of Canton and Rev. Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago delivered addresses.
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Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
C. P. Bostwick
Canton
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Healy Named Illinois Central Attorney Successor
Thomas Te Healy will succeed Judge W S Ken Fon as Illinois Central attorney in love. Judge EKom promoted to general attorney of the road with headquarters in Chicaza.
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Thomas Te Healy
W. S. Ken Fon
Illinois Central
Love
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Chicaza
Farmer Fatally Hurt Near Essex
John Peterson, 31, was killed at his home about five miles northwest of Essex. He entered the barn and when touching a horse the animal kicked him in the stomach, causing fatal injuries.
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Peterson
Essex
Think Man Has hinders
An unclear fragment mentions people and authority figures in a vague notice about cures. The readable text references a leader, a store, and Ireland but lacks concrete facts or events to confirm a specific story.
Chicago Commerce Faces Winter Strains and Growth Signals
Commercial operations in Chicago respond to colder weather with urgent needs in manufacturing and construction. Materials are harder to obtain, railroad facilities lag, and prices rise for iron, copper, and textiles. Despite these strains, general merchandise volumes remain high as new buildings and factory extensions boost activity. rail, steel, and ore deliveries trend up. Failures in the district dip to 22 from 25 and 23 a year ago, per Dun's Review of Trade.
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Otters
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Cold weather boosts New York retail trade and prices
Cold weather spurs demand in clothing, shoes, and rubber footwear while wholesale cotton fabrics rise on higher material costs. Rail congestion hinders full activity, grain trade shows slow deals, and cotton fluctuates on frost damage signals. Metal markets remain strong as spring orders appear.
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I& Order
Ceat
Gradstreet
Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices Across Markets Note Listing
A fragmented retail report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis and Cincinnati markets. It includes wheat corn oats and butter values with ranges such as hogs 4.00 to 6.60 per cwt and cattle common to prime 2.50 to 5.00 per cwt and various No. 2 grain grades.
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Tadis Napolis
Caetrle
Cincinnati
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