State makes strong case in Cleminson trial
Chicago Illinois November 6 special the second week of the Cleminson trial closed with no court session. The state is making a strong case against the doctor and the evidence so far will be hard for the defense to contravene. Prosecutor Northrup says it will take all next week to present remaining testimony. The defense plans many witnesses and another week or more to hear them. Arguments are expected to be lengthy and a jury likely not until after two weeks.
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Chicago
Cleminson
Northrup
Snitz Postal Cards Tie Galena Woman to Cleminson Murder Case
In Chicago court, postal cards written by Miss Martha Singer of Galena appear as key exhibits in the trial of Dr. Haldane Cleminson for his wife’s murder. The cards from 1908 1909 show affectionate notes and a Valentine vignette, with witnesses linking Singer to Cleminson and describing his treatment of his wife.
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Snitz
Chicago
Galena
Father
Sappho
Clem
Valentine
Cupid
O. K
Allen Jr. Indicted in U.S. Bank Wreck Case
Phil Allen Jr. was indicted by a U.S. jury in La Crosse Wisconsin on twenty six counts related to the First National Bank of Mineral Point wreck. He pleaded not guilty and awaits trial in December in Dane County with bail set at fifty thousand dollars. Authorities estimate embezzlement at five hundred thousand to seven hundred thousand dollars.
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Allen
la Crosse
Northwest
Mineral Point Bank
Madison
Wis
United States
First National Bank
Cummins Addresses Tariff Facts in Chicago Club Talk
Des Moines Oct 6 Special Senator A B Cummins will address the Marquette Club in Chicago tonight delivering a masterly fact filled talk on tariffs with strong cost of production data. He will criticize cost differences ignored in the tariff and pledge a party stance while highlighting public interest in a widely read address. Cummins Returns to Des Moines amid crowded offices and strong anticipation for broad national impact.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Chicago
Joe Cannon
Knoxville
Iowa
Congress
Taft
Cannon
Aldrich
Cummins
Fleming Building
Republican Party
England
Alleged Bank Swindler Held in Chicago
Henry O West an alleged former convict was arrested in Chicago charged as leader of a bank swindle gang that took over 25000 from banks in Iowa Illinois Michigan Florida New York Wisconsin South Carolina and Canada. His capture led to a house search where his wife and many friends live. His wife said he was a traveling salesman for an earthen warehouse. He is expected to be taken to Davenport to answer for swindling the National Bank of Iowa out of 1000 recently.
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Chicago
Henry O. West
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Florida
New York
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Canada
Davenport
Heis
National Bank of Iowa
Roosevelt hunting party rumor denied by Entebbe report
Entebbe reports no confirmation of Roosevelt death rumors amid a hunting party on Guas Incishu plateau. Mrs Roosevelt hears rumors but expects no danger. In Philadelphia a Pennsylvania Railroad train wreck on an elevated structure kills one fireman and three trackmen and injures many passengers.
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Entebbe
British East Africa
United States
Roosevelt
Protectorate
Guas
Incishu
Rome
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Agg
Massive endowment from John S Kennedy to education and charity
John Stewart Kennedy died of whooping cough and left more than 25.000069 million to religious charitable and educational institutions across sixty organizations. Nearly half benefits Presbyterian bodies while major gifts go to Columbia University New York Public Library and vast overseas missions. He also left about 35 million to family and friends.
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New York
John Stewart Kennedy
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Presbyterian Church Extension Fund
Presbyterian Hospital
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York Public Library
Columbia University
Robert College Constantinople
United Charities
Presbyterian Board of Aid For Colleges
American Bible Society and
Charity Organization Society of New York
Yale
Amherst
Williams
Dartmouth
Bowdoin
Hamilton
University of Glasgow
Tuskegee Institute
Hampton Normal School
Lafayette
Oberlin
Wellesley
Barnard
Lake Forest University
Lake Poresi
Center College
Danville
Kennedy
Northwest
Morgan and Hill
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Kennedy & Co
Robbers Shot Down in Pennsylvania Camp Incident
Two Austrians were killed at a Pennsylvania railroad camp near Centreville as they allegedly attempted to rob an Italian laborer. The event occurred today in Richmond, Indiana, with authorities reporting the confrontation in a crude alleged robbery attempt.
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Richmond
Ind
Centreville
Vacation Relic Says Students Should Study Year Round
E A Ross University of Wisconsin sociology professor told University of Kansas students in Lawrence that school vacations are a relic of pioneer days. He argues children should attend school twelve months with lighter summer work since agricultural needs no longer demand breaks.
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Lawrence, Kas
E. A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
University of Kansas
Ross
Senators Aldrich and Cummins Arrive in Chicago for Banquets
Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Cummins of Iowa land in Chicago to address currency reform and tariff from insurgent views at separate banquets. Cummins denies a formal currency debate but says he may meet Aldrich in Washington or Iowa if called. Aldrich to outline monetary commission aims during western campaign.
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Chicago
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Cummins
Iowa
Commercial Club
Marquette Club
Rhode Island Statesman
Iowan
Washington
Bjones Cited As The Most Honest Fellow
The exchange portrays Bjones as exceptionally honest, with Blobbs claiming Bjones won’t risk taking what isn’t his. The dialogue emphasizes Bjones’s restraint and integrity in a concise humorous edge.
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Blobbs
Bjones
Immigrant Laborer Becomes Citizen in St Louis Celebration
Paul Reps, a Russian immigrant laborer, was honored as he became a U S citizen in St Louis. Wealthy hostesses led by Mrs W K Kavanaugh organized the event with gifts including a ball and pipe organ donated by Mrs Kavanaugh. Attendees included Mrs Kreismann wife of the mayor and other prominent wives.
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St. Louis
Paul Reps
Reps
W. K. Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Bedes Reps
Kreismann
Edward L. Pretorious
Wallace C. Capen
Former Greensburg Mayor Kills Child Then Commits Suicide
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on November 6 Edward J Perry former mayor, seized by an insane impulse to kill, shot three of his children killing one and shot himself. The infant sister lay in a crib nearby. the baby escaped injury. Elizabeth aged four died at the hospital, two other children likely to recover. the mother had died a year earlier.
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Greensburg
Edward J. Perry
Perry
Elizabeth
Dr Bell Heads State Teachers
Dr Bell of Drake was elected president with George N Kellogg Tipton as vice president and O B Boswick Clinton as second vice president. Margaret Dolliver Morning side became third vice president with O E Smith Indianola as secretary and George W Sampson Cedar Falls as treasurer. The executive committee includes Maurice Ricker Des Moines West High Frank Smart Davenport and O H Benson Wright County.
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Des Moines
Dr. Bell
Drake
George N. Kellogg
Tipton
O. B. Boswick
Clinton
Margaret Dolliver
Morningside
O. E. Smith
Indianola
George W. Sampson
Cedar Falls
Maurice Ricker
Des Moines West High
Frank Smart
Davenport
O. H. Benson
Wright County
Embezzlement Charge Looms for Big Four Official
In Cincinnati on November 6 a notice said a warrant will be issued against Charles L. Warriner former treasurer of the Big Four railroad for embezzling funds. Shortage estimated around 106000 dollars with Warriner admitting large losses and noting others involved. He said initial withdrawals funded wheat speculation.
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Cincinnati
Charles L. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Warriner
Associated Press
Powell Squib Factory Fire Claims Female Victims
A Powell Squib factory fire in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania today killed one girl and left several missing. Powell the proprietor was likely fatally injured.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Powell Squib
Powell
Iowa Delegation Highlights Dry Farming Congress In Billings
Des Moines reports five delegates joined western farmers at the Dry Farming congress in Billings. Ora Williams of Des Moines named to the executive committee. Discussions praised irrigation-free production and soil science, while Secretary Wilson’s stance drew mixed reactions from farmers and observers. The Canadian minister Harcourt praised plain farmer methods. The James J. Hill silver cup recognized H W Campbell for the finest district display. Billings hosted a costly, well-organized event. Spokane will host next year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Billings
Ora Williams
West
Harcourt
Alberta
Campbell
James J. Hill
Hungary
Germany
Brazil
Russia
Van Norden Rites At Cedar Falls Civil War Pallbearers
George D. Perkins of Sioux City Joseph Rosenbaum of Chicago John Rath of Ackley Joseph Morrison of New Hartford and S H Rownd S Humbert were pallbearers for J J Van Norden aged eighty six who died October 31 after returning home to Long Beach California from an extended visit. Grand Army conducted the services in Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Joseph Rosenbaum
Chicago
John Rath
Ackley
Joseph’ Morrison
New Hartford
J. J. van Norden
S.H. Rownd
S. Humbert
Co. B
van Norden
Long Beach
Cal
Grand Army
Matrimony Seen As Tool For Money Warps Wits
Fragmentary remark notes that marrying for money traps people into cunning schemes to outmaneuver rivals. Phrase suggests skepticism about motives behind alliances and the use of wit in securing financial advantage.
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Helders
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John
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Mineral Point
U. Ss
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Dela Ware
du Pont
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Alexis Pont
Thomas F. Bayard
Wilmington
Victorine Foster
A. L. Foster
Montchanin
Del
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Eugenia Roberts
Charles Roberts
Amy E. du Pont
Bessie D. du Pont
South Dakota
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Alexis du Pont
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Alfred [. du Pont
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