Assault Case in Justice Court Against Frank Brown
State of Town versus Frank Brown, charged with assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury, presented by Attorney Hanley before Judge Rowan. County Attorney Thompson prosecutes. Kammerer defends. testimony concluded before 3 PM and arguments began. Jeagie Franklin received suspended 30 day sentence for keeping a disorderly house, with city departure required within three days.
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State of Town
Frank Brown
Charles
P. Hanley
J. A Rowan
HK. G. Thompson
J. G. Kammerer
Jeagie Franklin
Kinnan
Newspaper claims free speech right in polling free press ruling
The Canl tik News Publishing company asserts it acted under freedom of speech to publish articles in Capital Jews and urges voters to write in progressive electors on ballots. It states the public interest and court decision impacted the public at large, not a single claimant.
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Ldato
Kec
Canltik
Ehures Nd
Ita Mies
Fdeho Anpremo
Progressive Party
French Troops Surrounded by Moroccan Rebels in Hogador
Moroccan rebels have surrounded a French detachment in the Hogador district. The force comprises two companies of Zouaves commanded by Captain le Masgoutier. Moroccan police aid is reported. Reinforcements are being sent to relieve the encircled troops.
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Dwtachtrent
Flubat
Moroces
Cos
Hogador
le Masgoutier
Murder Case Unfolds in Meridian Forager Tracked
A lynch mob pursued a suspect in the Propy Wilkinson murder. The unidentified Black male was captured but escaped. Early morning search found the body in a swamp near Meridian. Police and the posse, led by Det. , pursued leads and recovered the victim after dawn.
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Seuro
Meridian
Miss
Engineer killed in wreck on Great Northern train No 38
Bas ppegrove of Threckinrides Minnesota was killed and Fireman Charles Reid seriously burned when Great Northern freight wreck occurred at Fleming. The two trains collided. the freight crew escaped unharmed.
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Great Northern
Basppegrove
Threckin- Rides
Minn
Charles Reid
Great Northwen
Fleming
Exodus of Teachers From the City Today
Muscatine schools start twelveday vacation this afternoon prompting a large exodus of high school and grade school faculty. Many teachers depart for distant homes including Miss Stelia Venard of Washington School heading to Washington state. Others leaving or preparing to leave include Miss Louise Barker Davenport, Miss Fannie B Hayes Dennison, Frank T Cole Lincoln Neb, Miss Mary B Davis Urbana, Clark Hallam Bronx City, Miss Grace Farrell Barnes City, Miss Charlotte Smith Aurora, Miss Eleanor H Shaffee Chicago, Miss Plata Rosa St Louis, Miss Mabel E Wren Rangas City, Grant A Norns Rock Island, Miss Ida M Milor Wilton, Auge ush Clausen Chicago, and Dr J Harris Werner St Paul.
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Muscatine
Stelia Venard
Washington
State of Washington
Louise’ Barker
Davenport
Fannie B. Hayes
Dennison
Frank T. Cole
Lincoln
Neb
Mary B. Davis
Urbana
Clark Hallam
Bronx City
Grace Farrell
Barnes City
Charlotte Smith
Aurora
Eleanor H. Shaffee
Chicago
Plata Rosa
St. Louis
Mabel E. Wren
Rangas City
Grant A. Norns
Rock Island
Ida M. Milor
James
Wilton
Augeush H. Clausen
J. Harris Werner
St- Paul
Minn
Paris Angered by Embezzler Rochette Escape
Paris reports with indignation the escape of Henri Rochette the banter and promoter twice sentenced for embezzlement who was out on bail. He failed to appear at a hearing and is believed to have gone to England with a view to reaching the United States. Newspapers insist on strong efforts to apprehend him and condemn the loophole allowing him to reclaim his plunder after five years.
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Dar
Henri Rochette
Rochette
England
United States
France
Bettendorf Laborer Crushed to Death at Work
John Pitch, a Russian worker at Bettendorf Axle, was crushed by a crane during a morning shift. Death occurred instantly and coworkers are puzzled by the accident. An inquest by the coroner was planned for the evening.
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Davenport
John Piteh
Bettendorf Axle Company
Agcmdent
Witnesses Describe Gou in NCR Display Case in Cincinnati Trial
In Cincinnati on December 20 witnesses testified about a so called historical room used by the National Cash Register Co. to show discarded cash registers. The court considered the alleged “gloom” process as part of the Patterson trial involving John H. Patterson and 29 NCR officials and former officials.
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National Cash Register Co. Cindinati, O
John H. Patterson
National Cast Register Company
Wits
Governor Declines Welcome for Logan at Virginia Club
In Relmond Virginia on December 20 the Democrat governor Alaon declined to attend the welcoming event for William Jennings Logan at a business men's club citing etiquette. Bryan will instead head to New York to dine with Governor elect Sulzer and attend events in the city.
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Nebras
Relmond
Des
Alaon
William Jennings Logan
Ead Atiquette
Bryan
New York
Sulzer
Remarriages in Illinois Court Ruling Void If Within One Year
The Illinois Supreme Court rules that remarriages within one year after a divorce are invalid even if conducted in another state. About twenty five to thirty couples in Rock Island County may be forced to remarry to be legally recognized. The decision states the law aims to protect morals and public order, treating innocent and guilty alike.
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Simals
Hitness Supreme’ Court
Rock Island
Hug Gue
Mamy
Wisconsin
Irony as Ludwig Likely to Crown Bavarian King
Reports in Manleh Bugiarla Bar suggest Prince Ludwy becomes king next year as Otto, the unaware throne heir, faces dethronement. Bavarian premier forms a coalition to push constitutional amendment ending the regency and granting Ludwi the full royal title.
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Manleh
Bugiarla
Bar
Ludwy
Bava
Otto
Ludwi
Klik
Yin
Embezzler Wallace Poland Seeks Probation in Court
Wallace I. Poland, Pacific coast manager for International Harvester, pleaded guilty to embezzling about $4,000. He asked for probation as the court prepares its decision, with next Monday set for an appeal ruling as reported from San Francisco.
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Wallace I. Poland
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Coast
International Harvester Company
Inspectors Arrest Washington D C Man on Harsh Charge
Chisago Star reports on December 20 as Frad Ross of Washington DC is arrested by post office inspectors for sending and reading scurrilous letters to police officials in the capital. Hearing on the charges continues.
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Washington, D. C
Chisago
Frad Ross
Washington, D. DC
Post Office
Ealust Dipwig
Humorous In Kind Payback and Snippets From Papers
A mosaic of quips and fragments from multiple papers. The pieces include a dark nautical exchange about Jane and a stone pile, taunts about light from a lighthearted note, mistaken separations, jokes about aging liquor, and brief epitaph curiosities. The tone is satirical and fragmentary with light editorial whimsy.
Dustifiable Homicide Sparks Debate At City Desk
The Washington Star quotes a novelist claiming to draw characters from real life. A commentator by Arf Groweber argues that fewer real life likenesses should inspire more fiction, prompting discussion on ethics, creativity, and public perception of authors.
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Arf Groweber
Washington Star
Well Supplied Singleton Exchange Sparks Witty Banter
The dialogue features Singleton joking about his wife’s will power, with Wedderly retorting about her being stronger. The exchange highlights a playful back and forth on personal resolve and humor.
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