Weekly digest of political and legal trials across nations
Senator Lorimer probe unfolds with claims of paid testimony from Regina contractor Charles McGowan. Iowa’s Cummins bids for the GOP nomination. Fraud promoters lose $77 million in post office findings. Stephenson fights off Wisconsin bribery charges. Cuban intervention unlikely after Taft meetings. Factory stockholders allegedly control major trusts. Harvester trust facing Justice Department scrutiny. Flood relief eyeing Wisconsin special session. San Francisco bank cashier Nash jailed. Terre Haute banker Taber indicted. infant custody fraud ruling. Cadet Hazelton dies in Missouri academy accident. Barberton theater film blast causes panic with no serious injuries. Long-time Lansing to Leavenworth mail carrier Gormond paroled after 11 years. Taft pardons misjudged New York man Oscar Krueger. Kount Bros. securities stolen in New York fire recovered.
Key Weet extension opening sparks large ceremony
The Key Weet extension of the Florida East Coast railway spanning 156 miles across the Florida keys was formally opened in a ceremony attended by a large crowd of Americans and foreign participants. Notable items include a trolley accident in Fairmont West Virginia killing Mrs Virginia Reckart, and multiple political and social notes from New York to Boston including attacks on fake patriotism and threats by Black Hand society.
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Key Weet
Florida East Coast Railway
Florida Keys
Virginia Reckart
Fairmont
W. Va
Italians Repel Arab Turk Assault at Tripoli Route
In one of the war’s fiercest engagements a large Arab Turk force attacked a column of Italian troops leaving Tripoli for Ghingarisk. After hours of fighting the Italians rallied, Turks retreated to the desert. Hundreds of attackers were killed. Italians three killed and seven wounded.
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Tripoli
Ghingarisk
Ithres
Yaguache
Ecuador
Quito
Guayaquil
Pantera
Ralph Pulitzer Named Executor and Trustee of Estate
Personal Ralph Pulitzer eldest son of the late Joseph Pulitzer becomes executor for life of the father’s estate and a trustee of the Pulitzer newspaper properties in a move noted by family and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer
Pulitzer
Atlantic Northern and Southern Line Extensions Proposed
Plans call for extending the Atlantic Northern and Southern northward from Kimballton to Manning and eastward to Des Moines. Iowa & Omaha Short Line attorneys say construction will start when spring weather allows, with surveying soon and bond funds of 5,000,000 from a London syndicate becoming available for summer work. Andrew Luffbarry leads advance preparations as routes are surveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Blutta
Des Moines
Iowa
London Syndicate
Atlantic Northern & Southern
Kimballton
Manning
Three Teachers Secured for Summer Term 1912
Cedar Falls The State Teachers college has secured Edward K. Chapman professor of physics at Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind Miss Johanna Hansen supervisor of drawing at Sioux City and Miss Edith Long specialist in mathematics at Lincoln Neb as additional teachers for the summer term 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Edward K. Chapman
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Ind
Johanna Hansen
Sioux City
Edith Long
Lincoln
Nebr
Emmet County Mutual Elects at Estherville Meeting
At the regular directors meeting of Emmet County Mutual Insurance company in Estherville this week, Secretary Guards reported farm insurance on Emmet county farms totaling 1,606,000 with losses last year totaling only 2.
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Emmet County Mutual
Estherville
Jan
Emmet County Mutual Insurance Company
Emmet County Farma
Edgar Foust Divides 500 Acres Among His Children
Shenandoah reports the largest New Year gift as Edgar Foust dividing 500 acres valued at $90,000 among his three children. The gesture coincides with his New Year and the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Foust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Edgar Foust
Cherokee Hosts Second Annual Short Course
The second annual short course directed by instructors from Ames will be held here the week starting January 29. Organizers expect greater interest and a larger attendance than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
New Dutch Reformed Church Nears Dedication
A new church building by the Dutch Reformed organization in Meservey is nearing completion and will be ready for dedication on February 1. The structure cost about $4,000 and has been decorated beautifully.
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Meservey
Wine Case Against Saloonist in Sioux City
Mrs. Catherine Coleman wins a verdict of 750 in damages on a $25,000 suit against saloonkeeper F. L. Hagen over her husband's death in a saloon brawl. The ruling reflects civil liability for the fatal incident and awards partial compensation to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora A. Chappell
Elgin
Nellie Mann Chappell
Allie M. Best Chappell
Doctor Chappell
Sioux City
Catherine Coleman
F. L. Hagen
Mill Rebuild Plant in Mason City After Fire
Stockholders of the Wier Wardrobe company decide to rebuild their building which burned a week ago. The new building will cost $50,000.
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Mason City
Wier Wardrobe Company
Invention Sold for 200000 Dollars by Sidney Khares
Sidney Theodore Khares sold his revolving advertising device for street car signs to an eastern manufacturing concern for 200000 dollars. The transaction reflects a high value for a local inventor and signals potential industry interest in portable transit advertising. The deal underscores ongoing innovation activity in the regional tech scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Theodore Khares
Orpheum Theatre Robbery in Sioux City
Yeggmen carried the Orpheum Theatre safe to the basement, blew it open, and escaped with 300 dollars. Police investigated the break in as an armed robbery at the Sioux City venue.
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Orpheum Theatre
Sioux City
Store Damaged By Fire at R B Jackson & Son
Fire damaged general merchandise stock at R B Jackson and Son in Hedrick. Loss reported around 42000 dollars with unknown origin fire. No injuries noted and investigation pending.
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Hedrick
R. B Jackson & Son
Kenyon to Speak in Marshalltown Sunday
Senator W. S. Kenyon of Fort Dodge will address Marshalltown on Sunday January 14. The event is staged by the Men and Religion Forward Movement.
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Senator Kenyon
Marshalltown
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Institute Is Planned Willismeburg
Arrangements are under way for a farmers institute and short course to be held Feb 22 to 24. Committees have been appointed and there is much enthusiasm in the community.
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Willismeburg
Masons to Build New Modern Temple in Keokuk
Masons announce a new six story temple to replace the burned lodge building in Keokuk. The modern structure will include offices and is expected to cost about $100000, according to tentative plans.
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Keokuk
Masonic Temple
Lodge
Mine Explosion Kills Two At Fraker Coal Mine
An explosion caused by a windy shot at the Riegele Coal Company mine in Fraker killed Oskaloosa Thomas Ridges instantly and fatally burned George Mitchell. All bank mules perished and the shaft interior suffered extensive damage.
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Oskaloosza
Thomas Ridges
George Mitchell
Riegele Coal Company
Fraker
Talk Club House Plana Initiative For Knights of Columbus
Plans for a state club house for the Knights of Columbus in Des Moines were discussed by grand knights and state officers. The proposed cost ranges from thirty thousand to seventy five thousand dollars and a decision will be made at the state convention in Sioux City on May 4. E L Beck of Des Moines was elected president. W L Hall of Sioux City secretary. H E Townsend of Des Moines treasurer. Sioux City was chosen as next year’s convention and exposition city.
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Island Republic
United States
Washington
Havana
Taft
Cuba
Talk Club
Plana
Des Moines
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knights
Order
Sioux City
E. L. Beck
Iowa Poultry Association
Exposition City
W. L. Hall
H.E. Townsend
Snow Plow Fatality Near Hampton Claims Man Life
Jan 15 near Hampton a snow plow struck Hugene Daskin 35, killing him, and severely injuring Charles Bogre. Daskin arrived from North Carolina. Bogre hails from Elkhart, Iowa, at the Short Line location a mile north of town.
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Hampton
Hugene
Daskin
Charles Bogre
North Carolina
Bogre
Elkhart
Iowa
Long Career is Ended in Iowa Mercantile Trade
D L Heinsheimer sells stock to Lincoln Neb firm ending a career begun in 1860 and uninterrupted for over a century in Glenwood Iowa. The transaction marks the close of what is likely the state’s longest mercantile tenure.
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Glenwood
D. L. Heinsheimer
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa
Heinsheimer
Woman Dead in Bed Found in Farmington Home
The body of Mrs. Susan Dawson was found frozen in bed on a Farmington property. Passersby noted the absence of footprints and alerted neighbors. Investigators estimate she had been dead about three days.
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Farmington
Susan Dawson
Woman Sues City for Damages in Fall on Main Street
Keokuk resident Miss Edwin McKenzie seeks $5,000 in district court for dislocated left arm, sprained wrist, and internal injuries after tripping over a fire hose on Main street. Engineer F B Wilson and Fireman Hess were killed in a head on collision near Bentley Iowa involving a Chicago Great Western extra freight.
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City
Keokuk
Edwin McKenzie
Main Street
Council Bplatts
F. BP. Wilson
Hess
Chicago Great Western
Bentley
Iowa
Creston Man Sues Omahan Over Alleged Alienation
CrestonOrrin Criss formerly from Creston sues Omaha businessman J H Keck in Omaha courts for 25000 dollars claiming Keck alienated his wife’s affections. The case seeks monetary redress and rests on alleged romantic interference.
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Creston
Orrin Criss
Omaha
J. H. Keck
Criss
Woman Burned to Death in Iowa Fire
Mason City report from January 15 states Mrs Martha Benyon died in the blaze that destroyed the John Benyon home at Farmersburg. Her sister Mary was burned and frozen, with injuries described as severe.
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Mason City
John Benyon
Farmersburg
Martha Benyon
Mary
Belle Plaine Man Found Dead by Own Action
R. Anderson of Cedar Rapids was found hanging in the tailor shop on the west end of Main Street Belle Plaine which he had recently purchased. The incident occurred in the shop he owned, suggesting a self inflicted death. Neighbors report no clear motive and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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Belle Plaine
A. R. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Banker Stephen R. Crose Dies After Stroke in Iowa
Stephen R. Crose, for four years president of the State National Bank, died at his home from a paralysis stroke. The news notes his leadership and abrupt passing affecting local financial circles in this Iowa town.
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Jowa
Iowa
Stephen R. Crose
State National Bank
Place
Farm Home Burned East of Hopkinton
The new residence of Chas King on his farm east of Hopkinton was burned to the ground with all contents. A defective flue caused the fire.
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Hopkinton
Chas, King
Here
Girl Fatally Injured in Paris Laundry Bag Incident
Miss Ethel Runyan of this city was fatally injured when her hair became caught in a pulley while fixing a belt in a Paris laundry bag. The accident left her scalped and she died from the injuries.
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Boone
Ethel Runyan
Paris
Woman Gets Fifteen Years for Larceny from Person
Mary Myers, a colored woman from Mahaska county, was convicted in Mahaska district court of larceny from the person. She received a fifteen year sentence to Anamosa.
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Oskeloosa
Mary Myers
Mahaska
Anamosa
Tragic Shooting: 15-Year-Old Brother Accidentally Shoots Toddler
In a grim accident at close range, a 15-year-old boy unintentionally discharged a shotgun fatally wounding his 16 month old sister Oskaloosa Louise Kentfeld. The muzzle was under three feet from her leg, nearly severing it.
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Louise Kentfeld
Back to the Soil Logan Harrison Court Short Course Enrollees
The Harrison county short course drew 321 enrollees with 111 women in the domestic science department. The event highlighted a sizable turnout for agricultural and home economics education in the region.
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Logan
Harrison Courty
Dom
Suffragists to Test Cummins on Woman Suffrage
Des Moines January 23. Iowa suffragists will mail letters to Senator A B Cummins asking him to declare his stand on woman suffrage. If favorable, they pledge him unwavering support. Two suffrage groups have opened joint headquarters in Des Moines and plan a state wide campaign with county organizations. Candidates will be asked to state their position in primaries.
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Des Moines
Lowk
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Iowa Men's League For Woman Suffrage
Clapp Brock
Hope to Save Rush Lake
Emmetsburg January 23 opposition forms against draining Rush Lake in Palo Alto county. The land owners seek to drain about a section of land after a dry season lowered water. The lake has long been an ideal duck hunting ground and nesting area for game birds and serves as a good fish hatchery. Sportsmen fear irreparable loss if the lake is destroyed.
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Emmetsburg
Rush Lake
Palo Alto
Webster County Corn Show Sparks Plans for Experiment Station
Webster City January 22 The Hamilton county corn show and farmers short course closed Saturday under the auspices of the State college at Ames. The agricultural department will establish an experiment station in Webster City if the board of supervisors provides a plot of ground.
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Webster City
Hamilton County
State College
Ames
Agricultural Department of the State School
Board of Supervisors
Grand Army Meet in June
Des Moines reports the Iowa Grand Army department encampment will be held in Mason City on June 12 and 13 the announcement from state headquarters says. It also notes the national encampment will take place in Los Angeles the week of September 9 with dates to be announced.
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Mason City
National
Los Angeles
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Army
Harrison county Ames short course ends after record turnout
Logan Jan 22 The Harrison county Ames short course closed Saturday with more than 400 attendees and a total of 1850 raised toward building a suitable facility for next season.
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Logan
Harrison County Ames
Has Limit of Saloons in Iowa City
Iowa City reports the Moon law limit of ten saloons, with the council granting the last license to H C Colwell, a candidate for district bench. Other notes include Judge A R Batlie’s bid to re‑elect in Fourteenth district and Cedar Rapids chosen as Hawkeye annual meeting site for 1913.
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Iowa City
H.C. Colwell
Storm Lake
A. R. Batlie
Fourteenth
Commercial Men's Association
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association
Aberdeen Angua Breeders Meet Set in Des Moines
Col Silas Igo Iowa Aberdeen Ang u s Breeders association announces Iowas breeders will speak at the annual meeting in Des Moines February 8. The event features prominent breeders from across the state. Albia Church Burns Damages A fire heavily damaged the United Presbyterian church in Albia, a year-old building costing about $10,000 with $4,600 of insurance.
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Indianola
Silas Igo
Iowa
Albia Church
Albia
United Presbyterian Church
Rockefeller Reciprocity Debate Sparks Oil Market Hint
In a curt exchange the speaker claims Rockefeller favors reciprocity and implies that when he gains influence he raises oil prices. The remark suggests use of economic leverage tied to vast oil interests and public reaction to price movements.
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Rockefeller
Surprised Doctor Illustrating GrapeNuts Effect
A Racine Wisconsin woman with chronic stomach trouble reports relief after adopting GrapeNuts and Postum. She meals small portions daily, improves steadily, and recovers appetite and nerves, crediting the food with restoring health. Postum Co. Battle Creek notes her testimony and directs readers to The Road to Wellness.
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Racine
Wis
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Weillville
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Senate
William Lorimer
Charles McGowan
Regina
Canada
Albert B. Cummina
Chicago
Robart S. Sharp
Postofice
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Heyburn
F. J. Lowe
House
Rulen
Steel, Sugar, Beef and Bankers
International Harester Company
Department of Justice
Harvester Trust
McGovern
Black River Falls
William B. Nash
Market Street Bank of
San Francisco
San Quexttin
William H. Taber
American State Bank of
Collier
Leona Batty
Lee
Perry Hazelton
St. Louis
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Thomas Broughton
American Moving Picture Theater
Barberton
Frank Gormond
Lansing
Leavenworth
Kan
Das
Gormond
Oscar Krueger
New York
Atlanta
Kountse Bros., Baskets
Anna's
Elihu Roch
New York State
Aasociaton
William Roberts
Iron Mountain, Mich
New Haven
Conn
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph W. Beasley
Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Willam Randolph Hearst
Eee
Gaynor
New York Park Commission Board
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Boston
State Capitol
Jamaica Plain
Hartford
Dunning (1
Benetor
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiane
Azebaijan
Persia
Kho
Manchester
England
Winslow Hall
Buchan Rocks
Aberdeenshire
Lascars
Yuan Shi Kai
Peking
The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Owag Mara Road
Kimbailton
Webster County
Grand Army
Munyon
Sard & Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Arrot Falou
Rotira Mall
John A. Salzer Seed CO
W. H. May
Pearl Ft
Brows & Sox
Baston
Virginia Farms and Homes
EB. B. Chaffin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Vn
Pettits Eve Salve
Wae
Dee Mal Photo Mat'l Co
Locust
Freddie
Anay
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