MABAY CASES SET FOR JANUARY 7
Criminal cases against J C Mabray and about eighty alleged associates charged with conspiring to defraud many through fake races betting matches and other sporting events have been set for argument on demurrers for January 7 1910 in Council Bluffs Iowa Civil cases against Mabray and related parties brought by victims of the swindles have been postponed to January 10.
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Council Bluffs
J. C. Mabray
de Murrers
Mabray
Will Launch Big Vessel Battleship Utah from Camden Yard
Philadelphia reports the battleship Utah the largest of her class to date will be launched next Thursday from the New York Shipbuilding company yard at Camden New Jersey. Ottumwa hosts Sheep Breeders meeting as Breeders' association announces gathering in Ottumwa Iowa today.
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Utah
Philadelphia
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Ottumwa
Ottumwa, Ia
Sheen Breeders’ Association
Annual Meeting at Hotel Ballingall in this City
An annual meeting is noted at the Hotel Ballingall in this city with agenda items and local officials listed. Dee 98 is referenced in relation to the event timing or attendee.
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Ballingall
Fire destroys Model Clothing building in Peoria
A large blaze in Peoria destroyed the Model Clothing Company building and damaged the neighboring J Schradzki & Coy clothiers. The loss is listed at 109000 dollars.
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Peoria
Model Clothing Company
J. Schradzki & Coy Clothiers
Ominous Note in Copenhagen on Cook polar reports
Report on Dr Cook's North Polar records suggests completion sooner than expected. The findings may be presented at today's meeting of the University of Copenhagen consistory. Public reaction fears swift conclusions could bring mixed outcomes for Captain Cook.
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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Det
Cook
Pertinent Equipment
A brief dialogue about a fairy riding a horse chestnut and whether flower fairies use lark spurs, suggesting a whimsy or narrative aside. The exchange centers on playful imagination and fairy tale imagery without factual details or events.
Journalists in Congress and editors in the House list
Washington reports a long roll of lawmakers who have worked as editors or reporters. Senators Shively Smirth Gallinger Dixon Bristow La Follette and others once owned or edited papers. House members including Dawson Jamieson Anthony Scott Murdock Lindbergh Clark Bartholdt Hochcock Southwick Houston Glass Cox Sherwood Ashbrook Cook Griest Focht Crownlow Cannon and others are named for past or present editorial ties. A separate note discusses white slave traffic and police standards in Washington.
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Washington
Benjambb J. Shively
Indiana
William Alden Smirth
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Montana
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
I. M. la Follette
Wisconsin
House
Albert F. Dawson
oWa
Clinton Daily Herald
William K. Jamieson
Dan R. Anthony
Leavenworth
Charles F. Scott
Tola
Victor Murdock
Wichita
Bawin C. Burleigh
Maine
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
Boston Advertiser
Charles A. Lindbergh
Minnesota
Champ Clark
le Minority Leader
Richard Bartholdt
Peace Advocate
Congress
St. Louis Tribune
Gilbert M.illchcock
Nebraska
Omaha Wort Herald
George Southwick
Albany
N. Y
Associated Press
James M. Cox
Ohio
Dayton Daily News
Isaac R. Sherwood
Toledo
William A. Ashbrook
National Editorial Association
Joel Cook
Philadelphia
The
Public Ledger
William W. Griest
Lanecaster
Benjamin K. Focht
Lewisburg
I.a
Walter P. Crownlow
Tennessee
Wiliam Cannon Houston
Woodbury
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Trade Review Says High Prices Set in for Good
New York December 18 The R G Dunn Co Weekly Review of Trade notes year end business volume near normal and confidence restored. High commodity prices cause irregularity and debate over money markets and labor, yet firms expect an era of high prices to continue indefinitely.
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New York
R. G. Dunn Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Take Rap at Roosevelt Denounced by Officials
Washington reports that Representative Mann of Illinois denounced executive officials who attack Congress without cause. A similar speech by Representative Fitzgerald of New York referenced a “certain distinguished official” blamed for subordinates. Public focus centered on a restive session and speculation linked to former President Roosevelt.
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Taft
Washington
White House
Mr. Taft
Congress
Representative Mann
Illinois
Representative Fitzgerald
New York
House
Fitzgerald
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Appeals After Dissolution Ruling
The Standard Oil of New Jersey and its co defendants in the government dissolution suit filed an assignment of errors and seek a Supreme Court appeal. An appeal bond of 50000 dollars accompanies the documents as required by the U S circuit court, St. Louis report.
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St. Louis
Standard Oil
Drastic New South Wales Law Targets Labor Strikes
Sydney reports the New South Wales legislature passed a bill making strike leaders and employers who instigate or aid a strike or lockout liable to a year in prison. The measure aims to end the coal strike that has demoralized business.
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New South Wales
Sydney
S. W
Prison Head Is Indicted in Atlanta Jails Probe
Atlanta grand jury indicted City Jail Superintendent D. M. Vini and guard P. Cornet after a rigid inspection found conditions in the stockade inhumane credible and vile. They face charges for mistreatment amid a review of prison conditions in Atlanta Georgia.
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Atlanta
Stockade
D. M. Vini
P. Cornet
Severe Black Hills Storm Hits Deadwood Area
Severe storm blankets Deadwood South Dakota with heavy snow and wind. Residents report power outages and blocked roads as communities brace for worsening conditions through the holiday period.
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Black Hills
Deadwood
S. D
Mrs Martin Testifies Daughter Died By Own Hand
In New York on December 18 Mrs Caroli W Martin spoke at the Tombs, claiming a conspiracy by New Jersey millionaires to seize her remaining property as she argued Ocey sued by Virginia Ward and Fletcher Snead’s wife died by self harm. She said she did not see the act and only learned of it after Virginia was arrested.
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New York
Caroli W. Martin
Silent Sisters
New Jersey
Ocey
Martin
Virginia
East Orange
M Snead
Mrs. Martin
Fletcher Snead
St. Catherines, Ont
Call for Aid to Quail in Burlington Iowa
Farmers urged to scatter grain in barns and fields to feed starving quail as heavy snowfall blocks winter food. Call goes out to save a valuable game bird and pest destroyer, while farmers are asked to kill off surplus cats to reduce predation.
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Burlington
Lowa
Zelaya Verdict Awards Damages in Breach Suit
New York December 18 a jury awarded Miss Juliette Hors two thousand dollars in damages against Dr Anna Zelaya for breach of promise.
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Young Zelaya
New York
Fortune
Zelaya
Juliette Hors
Anna Zelaya
Local campus notes include new students and activities
New students enrolled at the academy include Ralph Palmer Fred Carlson and Jacob White. Rev A E Kepford spoke on tuberculosis urging reforms such as stopping kissing promiscuous expectoration and sharing drinking cups and keeping windows open at night. Social events and literary society activities accompanied campus life with a male quartet featuring Kerr Bushy Rinner and Helm.
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Ralph Palmer
Fred Carlson
Jacob White
A. E. Kepford
Farmers’ Institute
Cloyce Kerr
Jesse Bushy
Louis Rinner
Will Helm
Church Service and Unions Ahead at 11 A M
The church will receive new members at 11 and celebrate the Lord's Supper. The session meets at 10:30 to admit unions. Evening sermon titled The New Birth at 7 with song service and male quartet. Sunday school at 9:40 Junior Endeavor at 3:30 Senior Endeavor at 6. John C. Abels, pastor.
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John C. Abels
Grant of Patents for Iowa Citizens This Week
Washington patent attorneys Megers Davis Davis announce this week the grant of patents to Iowa citizens across many towns. Names include W P Bettendorf Davenport door check J H Burdock Albia light extinguisher L Dierks Bryant fertilizer distributor and others from Cedar Rapids Rockford Dubuque Marengo Waterloo and more with items ranging from car construction to farming devices and household aids.
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Washington
D. C
Night Watchman Overcomes Lungs Ailment with Discovery
W. J. Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, battled a severe lung illness after damp nights. He tried Dr Kings New Discovery and credits a full recovery after one bottle. The medicine treats severe colds, coughs, inflamed throats, and related ailments. 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free, Lemmon advertised.
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W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon
Ri Jests as Candidate Ri to Romans in 1909
The excerpt features Uncle Walt Mason's mock campaign for councilman in Rome Ward Fourteen 1909 style. It parodies political rhetoric with claims to expose grafters, drive corruption from power, and defend freedom while lampooning tyrants and public life.
Washington Rout Sigourney In Big High School Game
Washington defeated Sigourney 58 to 3 last night at the Commercial club. The first half ended 45 to 0 with Washington pulling away early as Meek and Anderson subbed in at guard in the second half. Final lineup included Prowdfiter Clubb BOR Stalker Maye Pfaff Olliver with umpire Dixon.
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Washington
Sigourney
Sigourney Boys
Meek
Anderson
Weller Clapper
Stalker Maye Inc
Ude
Pfaff
Olliver Na Eee
Dixon
The Philosopher of Folly in Folly’s Judgment
The Philosopher of Folly questions judging men by enemies rather than friends. He notes friends willingly list faults, while foes tell a biased story, urging readers to seek balanced judgment beyond hostile accounts.
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Philosopher of Folly
Amusements at Graham Tonight Featuring Papa Boy Show
Home talent and two reels of new pictures plus two illustrated songs headline the Graham program. Prices 5 and 10 cents. The musical comedy Papa Boy by Greenleaf and Bai offers catchy songs and dancing with a refined yet lively presentation. Seats in the usual place. See display ad for Papa Boy.
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T Bill
Graham Tonight
Papa Boy
Greenleaf
Bai
So Om
Papa
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John C. Pethany
Statball
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Cedar Rapids
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J.K. McGuire
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Marengo
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Waterloo
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G. S. Stotts
Marion
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Cartersville
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Chariton
Railway Switch
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