Evelyn Thaw trial testimony recalled in court
Evelyn Thaw testified about her experiences with Harry Thaw including the 1904 European trip and the 1904 shooting night. Justice Dowling ruled the public may not be excluded from the capital case and Thaw’s wife recounted details of meetings with White and Thaw as cross examination began.
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New York
Thave
Evelyn N
Monroe
Jerome
Jofa
Littleton
Mrg. Thaw
Ols
Dowling
Bean
Europe
MB Tetury
Paris
Abraham
M. “Hammell
Ae Pee
Forgers Sentenced. Haiti Revolt Strength Fails
In Burlington on January 20 special cases, Jew and McClure were sentenced to the Ananiowa reformatory for terms from one to seven years. Step Henson received related punishment for the same offense. Bert Madison faced terms in Port Au Prince reporting ongoing unrest and government moves. Washington reports show Japanese immigration to America fell for December 1907 to 2,284,23 from December 1906, seen as a sign of declining inflow.
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Burlington
Jew
McClure
Stephenson
Bert Madison
Washington
America
Immigration Bureau
Pickett Seeks Congress Seat Through Republican Campaign
Iowa political veteran Pickett campaigns across the state as a loyal Republican with long service, including regent at the State University of Iowa. He has addressed major gatherings, backed the party’s Philippines policy, and is endorsed by supporters in Waterloo and Black Hawk County.
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Grant Club
Des Molines
Clark Howall
Atlanta
Georgia
Pickett
Iowa
Lews
Philippines
United States
Republican Party
Addreas Wan Budeg
National Committee
Cleas Tovich
Lhai
Middle West
Congress
Waterloo
Blackhawk County
Migration restrictions on Japanese prove effective
Last spring measures restricting Japanese immigration are showing results. Officials report fewer applicants and tighter screening at ports of entry. Authorities credit stricter visa rules and enforcement initiatives for the drop in new arrivals and asylum cases.
Billiard Hall Robbed as Gas Firm Offers Reward
The Citizens Gas and Electric Company offers a $50 reward for the capture of thieves targeting coin meters at Cedar Falls billiard halls. A recent break in at Madsen’s Cedar Falls venue saw a $66 theft from a cash register after entry through a rear window. Police seek leads to apprehend the culprits. Philadelphia court declares two cent coinage unconstitutional. Lord Curzon elected representative peer of Ireland.
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Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Cedar Falls
Inte
Chris, Madsen
Madsen
Receiver Appointed for New England Trust Company
Providence R I January 20 Juatles Sweetland this afternoon appointed a temporary receiver for the New England Trust Company. No statement was issued.
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Providence, R, Lj
Juatles Sweetland
New England Trust Company
Roosevelt nominates Rath for survey and customs post
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of Charied B. Rath of Michigan City Teidona for survey and customs. Thos. Dobson of East Waterloo township is reported very low at about 72 years old.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Charied B. Rath
Michigan City
Tedlona
Thos. Dobson
East Waterloo Townall
Pickett Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress Third District
George Pickett announces his bid for the Republican nomination for representative in Congress from the third district. Born in Van Buren County, he moved to Black Hawk County and practiced law in the city after study at the state university and law school. A prominent frater, he held high roles in Elks and Knights of Pythias, including grand chancellor and supreme representative.
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Chay
Pickett
Hongreda
van Buren County
Blackhawk County
State University of
Lie
C.W. Mullan
Anllan & Pickett
Orders of Elka
Knights of Pythias
The
Murder at Massa Shell Ranch in Montana
Lewiston Montana Jan 20 news reports a widow Mrs Slater age 40 and her four children aged up to fifteen were murdered at the Old Bottoms ranch ten miles from Mosby. The house and buildings were set on fire to destroy evidence. The crime’s motive is unknown.
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Lewiston
Mont
Old Bottoms
Massa Shell
Mosby
Slater
Gtel
Plot on Fleet a Fake Claims Unfounded Rio Plot
Washington reports a supposed plot to blow up Atlantic fleet ships at Rio de Janeiro is considered a repeat of numerous schemes offered to government agents for money. No credence given to any actual plot as information reportedly originated from unnamed informants.
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Washington
Jan
Rio de Janeiros
White House
Secret Service
Doctor Sued for Ten Dollars in Iowa Case
Webster City, Iowa January 30 Special Dr Richardson, a prominent local physician, is defendant in a malpractice suit filed by Lician Smith of Stratford. Smith alleges negligence and improper treatment caused a fractured thigh and permanent disability, seeking 10300 dollars in damages.
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Webster City
Iowa
Rich
Liclan
Smith
Stratford
Richardson
Ide
Wreck halts legislature near Frankfort train derailment
Louisville dispatch says a Louisville and Nashville passenger train derailed seven miles from Frankfort at 9 59 this morning. Several persons injured though no deaths reported. Passengers including several state legislators hindered from reaching Frankfort for today’s Senate ballot.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Tima
United States Renatar
Federal judge rules Missouri foreign suit ban unconstitutional
U.S. federal judge in Missouri declares the state statute blocking foreign corporations from transferring suits to federal courts unconstitutional. The ruling challenges a Missouri law passed by the legislature aiming to keep certain lawsuits in state courts, with penalties for charter forfeiture.
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Kaneis City
Smith McPherson
Missouri
Catholic Directory figures in 1908 advance sheets
Milwaukee reports figures from Wiltzius Catholic directory advance sheets for 1908. It states about 13,877,000 Roman Catholics in the United States and 22,019,000 under the protection of the United States flag.
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Milwaukee
Tan
United States
FORBID CARRIAGES TO POLLS IN INDIANA CAMPAIGN
Wayne county Republican central committee bans using conveyances to transport voters to polls during the campaign. Also reports on Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis, a death on a Chicago sidewalk, bank examiner takes charge in St. Paul, a Boston murder trial of ten Chinese men, a march of unemployed in New Britain, Mrs Dora McDonald trial in Chicago, and local tomato price at H Eighmeys.
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Rickyiond
Ind
Campaian
Tha
Wayne County
Cormittes
Paul
State Bank
State Bank of
Boston
Death's cold clasp and Mrs L Geismar mother called
Mrs Hooffeller died early Monday at her daughter Mrs L Geismar's home after a year of illness, leaving two daughters Mrs Sora Klein and Mrs L Geismar to care for her. Born in Germany she spent most of life in America, widow of Maurice Hoaffaller, with services set for Tuesday at 3:00 at the Golamar home 61 Lime Street and burial in Rosehill Chicago.
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Naidenstim
Germany
America
Buffalo
Hets
Homse
J. Golamar
Waterloo
Cherluhad
Mesdanias Sforrla Klein
L. Galsmar
Les
Maurice Hoaffaller
Lima
Mia. Harzfeld
Selgman Stetthalmner
Kansas City
Ber Wa Damm
Golamar
Rosebil
Chicago
Electric prank sends two youths to police
Two boys were detained after causing disruption at a theater by scattering a pungent powder called cachoo. The managers and police investigated, with drug stores identified as suppliers and stock confiscated, ending further sales in the city.
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Omscar
McIntyre
Two Alarms Run Sunday Fire Calls Stir Peaceful Suburbs
Sunday alarms woke Cedar and Third streets to two calls with no fire found at first. A second alarm at 4:00 p m from Box 24 sent the West Side to the Bentley residence at 20 Wellington where a fire starting in a ceiling near a stove pipe was put out with little damage.
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West Side
Wellington
Thare
Two Funerals Held for Willard Eastman and Eda Chapman
The remains of the late Willard Eastman were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery Sunday afternoon with services at 2:30 led by Rev. E D B Hull from Grace Church on Vine Street. Funeral rites for Mrs. Eda Chapman were held at 10:30 in the morning from St Joseph's Catholic Church, conducted by Rev Father M Cooney, with burial in Palrview. Daughters of Taabella-Wik meet Tuesday with Mrs M H Melly, Mrs M Kelly and Mrs L Sekel to host. Cream of Vaudeville at The Waterloo tonight.
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Willard” Eastman
Fairview Cemetery
Vine Street
E. DB. Hull
Grace Church
Eda. Chapman
St Joseph
Father M. Cooney
Palrview
Thesday
M. H. Melly
M. . Kelly
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