Hamilton slander case edges toward jury decision
In a long LaPorte district court trial, the Hamilton slander case nears jury deliberation as judges rule on motions. The key dispute centers on whether a letter to Esther McBride and a claim Mrs. Frank sat on Dr. Martin’s lap constitutes slander. Defense challenges to define slander and restrict witness recall were sustained, leaving only the anonymous letter as potential defamatory evidence.
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District Court
Rutinger
Leffeafier
Lainttt
Flalntifé
Frank Barr
Frank Barrattec
Frank
Mics. Hamilton
Martin
Defénge
Thia
Platt
Whder
New York
Carta
Simpy
Alss McBride
Flossie Axtell
Distances and Tests in Hamilton Slander Case
Testimony centers on whether residents and Laporte Public Utility offices could be distinguished from windows across the street. Witnesses clash over building alignments, window positions, and visibility with measurements taken Sunday by George Husman and remarks by J B Mayes about sightlines and day conditions.
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Hamilton
Langaker
Theresa
Eid
Laporte
Sha
Hadl
Hamiilton
Emma Johnson
Ana
Haye
Telephone Company
Frank Barr
Hamilton Apartments
Barr
Acrose Street
Husman
George Husman
Utand
Vounsek
Hamilton Frank
Laporte Public Utility Company
Praiise
Ense
J. B. Mayes
J. W. Hamilton
Une
Waterloo Poultry Show Dates Set and Judge Reappointed
Members of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association met Monday evening in the Hoffa office to set show dates and choose a judge. The show will be December 14, with Dr. B. Shaner, who judged last month’s event, again selected as judge. Dr. Powers retired from the Iowa State Board of Health after seven years of service and as president, receiving a testimonial praising his work and wishing him well. The new board member is Dr. DeDey of Cranee City, leaving the district without representation for a year.
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Texas
W. P. Soash Land Company
Sand Bey
C. G. Slaughter
Watérloo
Hale County Herald
Plainview
Waterloo
Hate County
Dallas
Charles McCormack
Hale
Lamb
W.F. Soash Land Co
Iowa
Slaughter Ranch
Hale County
Lamb County
Chutto
Leash. Land Company
Dalhart
Aed
W. P.saash
C. Larson
Soash
Larson
Mr.McCormack
Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association
On T. . Hoffa
B. Shaner
Owic
Woll
Powers
FB. W. Powers
Iowa’ Stats Board of ‘“Health
DeDey
Cranee City
Farley children flee in snow to avoid alleged neglect
In a snowbound scene J F Kitogaman’s attempt to place Fay and Glen Farley in a new home was thwarted Monday afternoon. The children fled a house barefoot through slush and snow after being shouted at from the back door, eluding pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kitogaman
Fay
Glen Farley
Two youths fight over a pistol on a street
In February in Danks and Topp, aged 17 and 19, argued over a watch and pistol after watching a moving picture. A bystander intervened as one man turned the gun on himself. Both men pleaded guilty to intoxication and received thirty days in county jail in Judge Porter’s court.
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Danks
Topp
Hich
Belore
Porter
West Fourth church drive raises over ten thousand dollars
A two month canvass among First Methodist members yields pledges exceeding $10,000 for buying Dr. BD W Crouse property at West Fourth and Randolph for a future church. The lot measures 120 by 140 feet, with $4,000 from current parsonage sale and future pledges to complete the purchase of the $13,000 site. The church plans a large new edifice, possibly moving the parsonage, and hopes to secure remaining funds as construction nears. Details include corrected St Pauls M church articles and a Dunerton sale with strong bidding on stock and cattle prices.
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First MethOdist Church
West Magen
Jefferson
Soo
Beautiful Calendars from Citizens Savings Bank Impress Customers
The Citizens Savings Bank distributed elaborate calendars among customers showing off topnotch design created by Mutt Parrott & Sons. The firm recently purchased 500 acres northwest of Lacygne Kansas known as the Whitworth farm. A local paper claims he would buy similar land if found.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Lacygne
Kansas
Whitworth
Massive Leavitt Johnson bank deal shocks Waterloo
Imada in Waterloo history, FR McElhinney sells 720 shares of Leavitt Johnson National Bank to Enutions Johnson for 115000, making Johnson the bank's largest individual holder. Johnson, president of multiple local banks, shows strong finances with 215000 ready money. McElhinney, a wealthy Waterloo figure, plans reinvestment strategy across several banks. In a separate tragedy, Grace Ruck Chamberlain dies after childbirth in Waterloo, leaving husband George Chamberlain and two children, Margaret and Harry, with burial at Shell Rock likely.
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Imada
Waterloo
Thessay
McPlhinney
Gallia
Leavitt &Johnson National Bank
Johnson
Elhinney
Leavitt’ & Johnson National
Chamberlain
Jon
Jerry Rucker
Inners
Shell Rock
Des Moines Echoes Allison Club Push in Des Moines
In Des Moines, supporters of Senator Allison form an Allison club amid Cummins opposition. Two hundred names enrolled quickly, with fifty more added, including former officials and business leaders. Promoters plan three to four large meetings before the June primaries to gain national speakers and bolster Allison's standing.
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Des Moines
Degnes
Allison Club
Cummins
Alison
Deg Moines
Ded
Ffifty
Franc D. Jackson
Sidney A. Poster
Goo
Hise
W. Johnston
Supreme Court
G. B. Pary
Charles Fiskbine
Lafe Young
F. E. Quint
Allison
Dubuque
al- Hgon
Alflaon Club
Dee Mosses
Blizzard Claims Three Men in Menominee County
A harsh blizzard in Menominee Michigan on February 11 killed three men. Henry Lartose was found buried sixteen miles northeast of Cedar River after losing his way toward a lumber camp. John Keezak, an Indian, was found frozen near his tribe’s settlement. An unidentified Italian man froze near Gourley. Omaha station records show widespread winter storms delaying passenger trains. only the Illinois Central No. 3 arrived on time all week.
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Menominee
Mich
Henry Lar Tose
Cedar River
John Keezak
Gourley
Union Station
Omaha
Middle West
Quasqueton Votes For Water Plant And Light Elevation
Citizens of Quasqueton overwhelmingly approved water and electric light plants funded by the Iowa and Northwestern railroad. Only two votes opposed. Celebration planned as the town awaits grading work and land platting for town lots. A canning factory and renewed railroad prospects were cited as future benefits. President Howard now owns the mill property formerly under option.
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Tha
Quasqueton
Sten B. Howard
Northwestern
Tranchises
Howard
J. ¥. Lacock
Ito
Iowa and Northwestern
Quasquetoh
Promissory Note Suit and Will Probate Petitions
J A Aungst seeks judgment in district court on a promissory note against John McKevitt for 472220 plus 7 percent interest since June 8 1967. Note assigned to plaintiff, no payments made, demand for full amount and sale of security marsh waif of lot six block 1 Summit addition Waterloo. Heirs to Dinriog B Perry estate file petition to probate the will at a yearly date.
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J. A. Aungst
John McKevitt
Wood Epperson
Summit
City of
Waterloo
Dinriog B. Perry
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Hamilton-Frank Case
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GR. Martin's
Dury
McCoy
Plaiitia
Georg Husmién
Sherman T. Mears
Mr. Mears
Mr. Hauger
Ronment
Wi-Hamilton
Michael Eilenhan
Tom StHleman
Blut Street
Waterloo and
Cedar Falls
Poultry Association
Revolver
DR. D."w. Grouse
St Paul's M
M. L. Newton
A. J. Woodring
BR. R. Wade
FM. Michael
G. A.¥lewing
Etta Spears
A. J. Beasley
Rhoda Guy
Good Farm
SALE
Phifer
T.i Reinhart
Dunkerton
Reinhart
Maren Ist
Melhinney
Leavitt
Naional Bank
Mr. Johnson
John
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
McElhinney
Blackhawk National
Waterton
Goldfield
Fown
Pecatonica
Ill
Streator
Watarloo
Allison Cabital
A. Glub
Electris
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