Trial halted by two women spectators charge
Seattle May 27 The trial of shipyard employer Carl Bernard for beating a two year old child was halted when two women spectators questioned Mrs Bernard about the death of a second baby. The prosecutor shifted questions and the police will investigate the child death before the trial resumes Wednesday.
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Seattle
Wash
Carl Bernard
Bernard
Vernary
Chelur
Ballard, &Atrburk
Berard
Lincoln School Plans Annual Picnic at Weed Park
Lincoln school announces its annual picnic on the last Friday of the year. The day will feature games athletic sports and a noon picnic dine with parents and teachers aiding in caring for the youngsters.
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Tung
Lincoln
Weed Park
Phillips Funeral Held at Greenwood
The funeral services for William Phillips, who died at his Davenport home, were held at Greenwood chapel this afternoon. Pallbearers were Charles Clark, Glyde Goft, William Geller, and Charles Hern. He is an uncle of Mrs. Charles Kern and leaves a wife. he died aged seventy six after a period of illness.
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William Phillips
Davenport
Greenwood Chapel
Charles Clark
Glyde Goft
Williaim Geller
Charles Hern
Charles Kern
Death defied by professional diver in Manhattan reservoir
New York May 27 A diver John Ferguson attempted to free a stuck gate in a large Central Park reservoir valve system. Ferguson descended forty feet with a 456 pound gear load but rose safely after signaling to the air pump guide as workers pulled him up. The incident reflects dangers faced by professional divers and echoes a prior Boonton New Jersey case involving Hoar.
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New York
Buy Hoar
Boonton, N. Js
John Ferguson
Central Park
Manhattan
Merguson
Haar
Boonton
Hoar
Bignal
Milling firms fined for trust statute violation
The Panter Milling Company of Wellington and Blackwell mill and elevator company of Blackwell Oklahoma were convicted in federal court of violating the Bierman anti trust law and fined $1000 and $600 respectively in Cedar County court last night. Jane Foltz of the Hunter Milling
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Hunter and Blackwell
Oklahoma City
Okla
Panter Milling Company
Wellington
Wansis
Blackwell Mill Andl Elevator Company
Blackwell
Cedera Court
Jante Follz
Hunter Milling
Four Trial Toilet Goods Package Hits 2 Cents
Olivild Soap and related items touted for toilet, bath and nursery use appear in a bargain offer. The package includes San Toy Miniature contents and related products priced at 2 cents, with buyers urged to send stamps and prepaid terms to Chicago makers of San Toy Perfume and Toilet Water for delivery.
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Wrisley Perfumer
Chicago
Snn Toy
Toiler Water
Children Asked to Contribute Flowers for Memorial Day
Pupils in Muscatine schools are invited to display patriotism by donating flowers to decorate the graves of departed soldiers for Memorial Day. Women will meet Thursday morning in the vacant room on West Second Street to prepare wreaths for local cemeteries on Friday.
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Muscatine
West Second Street
Stein Furniture
Prompt and Electrical Cure for Bad Colds
When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that not only gives relief but a prompt and permanent cure. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these requirements and acts on nature's plan. It relieves the lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and restores the system to health. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Ady
Auction Sells Mrs Lincoln Letters From Desperate Times
A cache of bitter letters by Mrs. Lincoln widow of Abraham Lincoln, written over 40 years ago to obtain congressional aid, sold at auction for sums under the author’s asking. One missive accusing General Grant of heartlessness drew high bids, while a humane note from Martha Washington to a old friend fetched about 300 dollars.
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New York
Mrs. Lincoln
Grant Inghl
Martha Washington
Longwell Resigns as Highland Park College President
Longwell, longtime owner of Highland Park College and its president for years, resigns due to ill health. The resignation takes effect in July. Vice President Geo P McGill is expected to become acting head and possibly president, as friends anticipate.
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Highland Par Des Moines
Iowa
M Longwell
Highland Park College
Longwell
Geo. P. McGiil
Gms
Survivor of Jayhawker Pioneer Dies in West
Stockton California May Tulia Briar, a member of the Jayhawker party of 35 who left Galesburg Illinois on April 1 1843 for California gold fields, died in Lodi last night aged 99. Her son Reverend J W Briar of Lodi and another survivor remain.
Cecil Chesterton Trial Opens Libel Case in Marconi Affair
London May 27 packed central criminal court hears review of entire Marconi Affair at English libel trial. Distinguished political and literary figures attend as proceedings begin.
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London
Eng
Central Criminal Court
Trial opens over Chesterton brothers Marconi affair
The trial centers on Cecil Chesterton and G. K. Chesterton. The prosecution cites articles in Eye-Witness accusing Godfrey Isaacs of corruption tied to a British government wireless contract. The Marconi affair is expected to be a major focus during proceedings.
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Ening
Cecil Chesterton
G. 1
K. Chesterton
London
Recused
Godfrey Isaacs
Marconi Gompany
Marconi
Memorial Services Planned By Wiecta Chapter
Wiecta Chapter members met at the Masonic hall to plan their annual memorial services honoring deceased members set for Thursday, June 12. Over fifty members attended, including several out-of-town visitors, with new initiates during the business session. Mrs. G. A. Riemcke gave a reading, and the gathering ended with “America” sung as Dr. G. Lenxotte demonstrated the piece with lantern slides.
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Ithe Masonic Hall
Wiecta
G. A. Riemcke
America
GD. Lenxotte
City Council Passes Ordinance Cutting Telephone Rates
Chicago May 27 The council approved an ordinance providing a reduction of 50,000 per year in telephone rates. The measure affects a large majority of subscribers and ends a three year period of high charges.
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Chirag City
Contei
Chicaro
Aichi
Duty Increase Makes Canned Music A Luxury Item
The customs court ruled phonograph disks must pay a forty five percent ad valorem duty, overturning American Express company’s argument for thirty five percent as the chief value of gutta percha.
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Washington, D
Amergan Express Company
Discharge in Bankruptcy Granted In Davenport Division
In the United States District Court Southern District of Town Davenport Division the matter Aristarepus G Aunter bankrupt No 158 on May 25 1913 the petition for discharge was read. It is ordered that June 20 1948 is set for creditors and interested parties to oppose the discharge by written appearance in Davenport Iowa and within ten days file specifications of grounds of opposition. Witness my hand at Davenport Iowa this date. Ralph C Williamson Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Town
Davenport
Aristarepus G. Aunter
Banruptcy
Hig
Berlin
Davennort
Lerein
Ralph C. Willamson
Bankrepter
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