Motion for New Trial in Baker Murder Case Filed
Wade Dutcher Davis, defense attorneys, file a motion for a new trial in State of Iowa v. Baker, a first-degree murder case verdict of second-degree murder. They cite forty-nine specific errors in Judge Howell's instructions and rulings, request self defense consideration, and argue malice and difficulty definitions influenced the jury. Judge Howell to hear arguments Monday December 12.
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Iowa City
State of Iowa
Guy Baker
Wade, Dutcher & Davis
R. P. Howell
Howell
W. N. Crozier
Crozier
Oliver P. Driver
Baker Barn
W. F. Tobias
John Funck
Muscatine
Baker
Funck
Tobias
Mutiny in Brazilian Navy Sparks Loyalist Clash
Rebels seize Fort Bomabar and hold warships as white flags appear then fall, signaling a chaotic stand by loyalist forces amid the uprising. Casualties are reported among loyal batteries and naval crews as the conflict unfolds.
Brazilian Naval Mutiny and Cobra Island Bombardment
Bulletin from Rio Janeiro reports a renewed bombardment of Cobra Island as rebels resist. A mutiny in the Combra Island barracks triggered cannon fire from loyal ships until a white flag signaled surrender talks. Reports from Buenos Aires say Brazilian navy crews revolted on multiple vessels.
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Rio Janiero
Combra
Cambra
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Rio Janeiro
Liberal Leader Re-elected as Coalition Holds Lead
London reports Premier Asquith re-elected to the Commons by a 260 vote margin. Coalition hold 267 seats to 224 for the Unionists with totals 4272 and 225 in latest returns. Irish towns see riotous scenes as John Dillon hides after Thurles confrontation with O Brienites, police using batons to quell fighting at a meeting.
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London
Asquith
Thurles
John Dillon
Dillon
Secrets of jury room tipped off accusation shocks courtroom
Federal official Charles F. DeWoody denies charges that he tipped secret grand jury information to Mrs. Aileen Christopher. Judge Landis urged sustaining the contempt case as testimony described DeWoody’s Portage Wisconsin visit and alleged disclosure connected to a $173,000 Sub Treasury case.
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Chicago
Ill
Federal Grand Jury Room
Landis
United States District Court
Charles F. DeWoody
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
John F. Brown
Aileen Christopher
Grand Jury
United States District Attorney
DeWoody
Grand
Fitzgerald
Federal Sub-Treasury
Brown
Will of Mrs Eddy Reed by Christian Science Church
Alfred Farlow of the Christian Science Publication Co says the Mary Baker Eddy will is not public and not yet opened. The fortune is about 1.5 million dollars with bequests to household members and the bulk to the church. John Ditterar, clerk of the mother church, promises no change in church methods.
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Boston
Mass
Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Publication Co
Mary Baker Eddy
John V. Ditterar
Four Teams Tie in Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York on December 10 at 2 p m the bicycle race reached the 134th hour with four teams all on 2 416 miles and nine laps, tied for lead.
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New York
N. Y
Decorah Posten Changes Hands to Corporation
The Decorah Posten, after thirty seven years as a weekly Norwegian paper, is sold to a corporation with a 50000 dollar capitalization.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Decorah Posten
Young Woman Fatally Burned In Gasoline Explosion
Cedar Rapids report details Miss Clara Hageman aged 23 who died from severe burns after lighting a kitchen fire with gasoline mistaken for kerosene. The blast showered flames across the room as her clothing ignited and long skin strips peeled away. doctors warned recovery unlikely.
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Iowa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Clara Hageman
Chariton
Selma
Harley Rhodes
Decorah co operative handles large livestock market
Decorah co operative society reports a yearly total of 2534000 in livestock value and 11700 hogs marketed, signaling a major expansion for this Iowa cooperative as the Farmers' Co operative of Rockwell has long been cited for profitability.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Farmers’ Co-operative Society of Rockwell
Co-Operative Society of Decorah
Fire at Dubuque Box Factory Causes Major Loss
A. R. Flick box factory in Dubuque Iowa was nearly destroyed by fire causing about 35 900 dollars in damage. Several Illinois Central box cars were burnt and yard areas of Standard Lumber Co were threatened briefly. This marked the third fire at the Flick plant in three years. In Mendon Michigan a separate blaze last night swept the business district with losses around 40 000 dollars.
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Dubuque
A. R. Flick
Illinois Central
Standard Lumber Co
Flick
Mendon
Mich
Mendon, Mich
Writ Granted in Charlton Case as Extradition Sought
Judge in New Jersey grants a writ of habeas corpus in Porter Charlton case for killing his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton in Italy. Secretary Knox approves extradition to Italy, noting Italy’s non surrender policy does not bar US duty under treaty. Insanity question to be decided by courts, not the department.
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Trenton
N. J
Rellstao
United States Circuit Court
Porter Charlton
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Italy
Knox
Washington, D. C
Lake Como
United States
Charlton
Department
U S Population Tops 93 Million in Thirteenth Census
Washington December 10 The United States total population during the thirteenth census rises to 93,402,151, an increase of 16,145,521 or 20.9 percent since 1900. Continental U S shows 91,972,266, with New York leading states at 9,113,614 and Florida at 752,615. Georgia, Montana, Washington, and Wisconsin noted specific gains.
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Washington, D. C
United States
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Continental
Georgia
Montana
Washington
Wisconsin
Philippines
Guam
Samoa
Panama Canal
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Ohio
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Virginia
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Colorado
Florida
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Oregon
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North Dakota
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New Hampshire
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Vermont
New Mexico
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Arizona
Delaware
Wyoming
Nevada
State of
Ridgeway Local Postmaster Named in Iowa Town
Ridgeway, Iowa December 10 M L Ridgeway appointed postmaster here. Longtime resident and editor of the Review, he is a Republican and will assume office in April.
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Ridgeway
Iowa Evening Press
M. L. Ridgeway
Review
Verdict Motion Challenges Murder Verdict In Court
Attorneys argue the jury was overwhelmed by passion and prejudice, claiming the verdict of second degree murder is contrary to law. They maintain no substantial evidence supports a murder verdict and that only manslaughter or assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury could be legally possible.
Two G A R Posts Avert Action To Endorse Senator Young
Des Moines Iowa December 10 The two G A R posts here have begun a movement to secure the endorsement of Senator Lafe Young by Iowa's old soldiers After passing resolutions thanking Governor Carroll for the appointment committees have started work to gain similar action from other G A R posts across the state.
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Des Moines
Lafe Young
Iowa
Carroll
Explosion claims twenty miners at Western Canada Collieries
In Bellevue Alberta a mine explosion trapped forty five workers last night. Ten men died immediately and several were fatally burned. Twenty bodies are now confirmed among the dead with many rescued unconscious.
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Bellevue
Alberta
Western Canada
Iowan shoots man and kills himself
Portland report states Frank Linaker of Menlo Iowa shot rancher Edward Naylor at Forest Grove last night, inflicting a likely fatal wound and then killed himself.
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Portland
Ore
Frank Linaker
Menlo
Iowa
Edward Naylor
Forest Grove
Eggart Wins Best Iowa Ear at State Corn Show
Des Moines reports J C Eggart of Newton won the prize for the best single ear of corn raised in Iowa in the past year. Hundreds of other prizes were announced at the state corn show today.
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Des Moines
J. C. Eggart
Newton
Iowa
Smith Replies to Wilson Over U S Senate Nominations
Newark December 10 Former Senator James Smith Jr answers Governor elect Woodrow Wilson’s open letter urging Martine’s nomination to the U S Senate. Smith calls Wilson’s statement gratuitous and an unwarranted attempt to coerce the legislature while noting he has not decided and acknowledging past favors. Wilson had supported Martine for senator.
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Newark
N. J
United States
James Smith, Jr
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
James E. Martine
Kean
Oxford Pioneer Christian Miller Dies at Home
Christian Miller a Oxford pioneer dies at his country home near Oxford Iowa in his seventy fifth year after a period of failing health due to pneumonia He is survived by three sons William and Louis of Oxford John of Montana and Mrs Sophia Haas of Kossuth county Anna of Montana and Mrs John Kahler of Oxford. Davenport man John Burk pioneer of Davenport is gravely ill at his son Dr F O Burk's home after the death of his daughter in law The Commercial club rooms are robbed of ivory billiard balls valued at 50 with no clues to the thief.
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Iowa City
Christian Miller
Oxford
William
Louis
John
Montana
Sophia Haas
Kossuth County
Anna
John Kahler
Davenport
Dangerously
John Burk
F. O. Burk
New Livestock Rates Suspended by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a freight tariff filed by Northwestern Railway and 119 other carriers that would raise live stock rates between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The commission ruled the increases appeared unreasonable and halted the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwestern Railway
Missouri
Mississippi Rivers
Young Men Heavily Fined in Indian Hunters Incident
In Oxford Junction Iowa on December 10 the young men who destroyed the camping gear of a Musquaki hunting party were arraigned on Indian information and paid a total fine of 235 dollars in court today.
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Iowa Evening Press
Oxford Junction
Perkins Quits Morgan & Co to Promote Profit Sharing
George W. Perkins announced his retirement from J. P. Morgan & Co to devote efforts to extending profit sharing and other benefit plans. He has represented the firm in industrial organizations and advocated government supervision of corporate affairs. Perkins originated profit sharing at United States Steel and International Harvester and aims to apply it to other firms. Previously he was vice president and general manager of New York Life Insurance.
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New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
New York Life Insurance Company
Creel Jr. Visits Mexico City Officials Deny Hostage Status
Enrique Creel Jr. arrived in Mexico City and denied being held hostage by revolutionists in Chihuahua. He is in the capital to visit his father, the minister of foreign relations, after earlier dispatches claimed his captivity in San Antonio Texas.
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Mexico City
Enrique Creel, Jr
San Antonio
Tex
Chihuahua
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