Mexican Jury System Described From Mexico City Letter
A Mexico City correspondent explains the Mexican jury system. Nine jurors for major crimes, three months on a list, cross checks for eligibility, and a written pre pal plan with separate questions. Judges retain limited discretion, and juries are sealed with the president and secretary recording votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
A. W. Lee
City
United States
Smith
Jones
Clayton
Mexico City
Chicago
New York
Tenant dispossessed by Dr King’s New Discovery
An eviction tale notes a tenant quickly dispossessed by Dr King's New Discovery a crushed or cold remedy sold for 50 cents and 1.00 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Local Health Notes and Visits Mentioned in Ferdinand
Anna Zollner returned home from Lone Tree and West Liberty. Lewis Krueger called in Eliza. Herman Machow and Max Colberg returned from Chicago. L. E. Hessman and son Dave visited Muscatine. Dan Barrett shopped in Muscatine. Martha Mewes lies ill with bronchitis. Mr and Mrs Wm Baker visit Lone Tree. Chas Krueger handles business in Muscatine. Relatives gathered at W F Krueger home for a pleasant evening.
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Ferdinand
Anna Zollner
Lone Tree
West Liberty
Lewis Krueger
Eliza
Herman Machow
Max Colberg
Chicago
L. E. Hessman
Dave
Muscatine
Dan Barrett
Martha Mewes
Wm. Baker
Chas. Krueger
W. F. Krueger
East Cedar Valley Social Roundup Highlights Local Visitations
In East Cedar Valley on March 1 Mr and Mrs J G Klein drove to Muscatine for a visit O Hess was in Muscatine on business Charles Garvin traveled to Muscatine Monday Clarence Klein concluded a successful Hunt school term with an evening entertainment despite poor roads the crowd crowded Grant McConnaha sold a matched pair of grey horses last Saturday Maude Bishop visits relatives Gladys and Ruth Hunsicker in Muscatine the annual school meeting is set for next Monday several local youths enjoyed a social at Mr and Mrs John Garvin’s home
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Republic
Juana Inez de la Cruz
San Francisco
East Cedar Valley
J. G. Klein
Muscatine
O. Hess
Charles Garvin
Clarence Klein
Hunt School
Grant McConnaha
Maude Bishop
Gladys
Ruth Hunsicker
John Garvin
Stockton
Henry Hahn
Ella Mehr
Pearl City
P. Eriksen Thas
Bently
Melpine
Otley Stutler
Wilton
F. W. Cummings
Miss Vera
Vena Fricke
Gusta Greummer
Durant
Frank Bernick
Chicago
Pleasant Prairie
Iowa Residents Urge Keeping Island in United States
Local residents press senators to retain a nearby island as U.S. territory citing large Iowa presence. The island’s ownership remains unclear amid its unique historical acquisition.
Isle of Pines and US claim debated by Iowa voices
Washington dispatch outlines Iowa residents' appeal to Senators Allison and Dolliver to preserve the Isle of Pines as US territory. It traces the clash over sovereignty, Wood's transfer actions, and a 1903 lease of Guantanamo, noting conflicting maps and a 1964 treaty proposal amid partisan disagreement.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Frank J. Stillman
Iowa
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Allison Or
Dolliver
Senate
Root
Foreign Relations Committee
Spain
Island of Pines
Wood
Micklejohn
General Land Office
Interior Department
Binger Herman
Congress
McKinley
War Department
Platt
Connecticut
Guantanamo
Bahia Honda
Morgan
Springdale News Highlights Local Movements and Events
Springdale Iowa items note new neighbors to Henry Negus house and local moves. Missionary Mary Wood of Springdale to Peking China announced by Ohio Yearly Meeting. Local trips include L L Erb returning from South Dakota land exploring, and many farm and business visits around West Liberty Cedar Rapids Durant and Wilton. Socials, weddings, school news, and travel circulate with multiple residents mentioned.
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Springdale
Cunningham
Muscatine
Henry Negus
Thomas
Mary Wood
Los Angeles
Cal
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends
Peking China
L. L. Erb
South Dakota
William Gruwell
James Westfall
Frank Morrison
Iowa City
Rece Branson
William Branson
Branson and Hirst
West Branch
Henry Phelps
North Liberty
L. L. Erbe
West Liberty
Abert Zwickey
Anthoney Erb
Frank Morgan
William Morgan
Cedar Valley
Charles Stetler
Pedee
W. S. Finefield
Davenport
Sarah Bernhardt
Frank Montgomery
George Leonard
W. A. Phelps
Independence
Doe Walters
Bennett
C. L. Smith
Ayresville
Ed. Fogg
Ohio
Edwin Fogg
Fogg
L. S. Maxson
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Sherman Davis
Carr Todd
J. S. Fawcett
Mt. Vernon
Miss Budell
Fairfield
Peter Wingert
Chicago
George Linn
Moline
Wingert
Entcheson
Carum Club
G. A. Phelps
Weekend Excursions On Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway announces half fare after noon Saturdays to points within 130 miles with return by Monday morning, minimum 75 cents. Fare and one third on sale Fridays to 75 to 150 miles, limit Monday. One fare plus $2 to 150 to long-distance, five day limit. Applies to cities with seasonal attractions and all local stations. Inquiries to Iowa Central agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Marriage Invitations For Roy Snyder And Rosa Marolf
White Prairie Iowa reports invitations issued for the marriage of Roy Snyder and Rosa Marolf on March 1 at 7 p.m. Rudy Blum and Godfrey Webber return safely from Switzerland, visiting Iowa City before Wilton. Miss Clara McSwiggin ends her winter school term March 1. George Cromer moves to a newly vacated farm. Clara Wiesse from Cedar visits grandfather George Hunt.
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White Prairie
Roy Snyder
Rosa Marolf
Rudy Blum
Godfrey Webber
Switzerland
Wilton
Iowa City
Clara McSwiggin
George Cromer
Georgechmidt
Clara Wiesse
Cedar
George Hunt
Laurel Hill Social Items and Local Moves
Laurel Hill notes dated March 1 report Mr. and Mrs. John Brugman hosting about 35 young friends with dancing and refreshments. Helpers assist Nick Angel's move from Mohr farm to a place four miles east of Yankee Hollow. Various residents, including Edith Taylor, Gus Gruemmer, and the Johnsons of Reynods Illinois, are mentioned with health, travel, and home moves.
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Laurel Hill
John Brugman
C. Ficke
Claridon Hudler
Nick Angel
Mohr
Yankee Hollow
Edith Taylor
Gus Gruemmer
Paul Johnson
Griffith
Cecil Johnson
Reynods
Ill
Helen Scheetz
Muscatine
John Osman
Near
Bennett
C. L. Packer
Packer
Davenport
Lawrence Brugman
B. L. Norton
Masonic Society Notices Iowa Lodge and Appendant Bodies
Society cards list regular meeting dates for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 R AM Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 K T with meeting nights and officers names for each body referenced. Monthly gatherings occur on specific weekdays and weeks at designated venues.
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
A. W. Scott
W. M. S. L. Johnson
Washington
R. AM
W. H. McCoy
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
E. C. W.H. Graff
Muscatine Aerif No 815 Meets Weekly at Fagle Lodia Hall
The Muscatine Aerif No 815 holds Tuesday evening meetings at Fagle Lodia hall above Dunbar restaurant. Visitors are welcome. Officers include W. Cc Towers and H. C. Thiesen with W. Sec.
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Muscatine Aerif No
Fagle Lodia Hall
Dunbar
W. Cc. Towers
H. C. Thiesen
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
M. O. Stanwood
Jus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
Fast
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Chamberlain
the Isle OF Pines
Keep Island
U. S
General Wood
Cuva
Dr. Bull
A.C. Meyer & CO
Baltimore, Md
Marquette
Portland
Marquette Ette Cement Mfg. CO
E. P. Day
Society
Oo. E. S. Elekcta Chapter
Fanie Reinicke
W. M
Artust Othmer
Sec’y
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Clette
Fisch’s Hall
James Morris
Elma Scott
UT. W
Hall
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
M. W
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No
K. of P
K. P
Ions Avenue
F. L. Kemptner
C. C
F. L. Bihimeier
K. of R
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emma Hoefftin
Maggie Klindolph
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmenhall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C. J. A. Leyda
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Pr. E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Reearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Malsenbach
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Hall
S. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Cook, Musser & CO
Stata Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Cook
S. B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
G. Stein
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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