Lunatic Wins Big Estate Then Proves Right to Fortune
A Brooklyn clothier, Ralph A. Clarke, declared sane by Justice Blackmar in Brooklyn Supreme Court, now takes control of an estate valued at 25 000. After five years wandering the country and living under aliases, Clarke details his flight from commitment, work across towns, and eventual legal reestablishment of sanity. His mother had sought a yearly allowance of 906 from the estate, which was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph A. Clarke
Brooklyn
Adelaide Johnson
Fertile Valley
Canada
Sydney A. Clarke
San Francisco
Justice Dickey
Hamilton Trust Company
Amityville
Knowls
Riverdale-on-the
Spurten Durvil
Third Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Philadelphia
Perryville
Richmond
Maryland
Clarke
B. R. Benton
Roland J. Symmes
Bernard Yorke
Justice Crane
Seek Successors for M. P. Directors
New York April 20. Proctors of the Missouri Pacific railroad consider candidates to replace Paul Warburg and Cornelius Vanderbilt after their resignations. George J. Gould and allies elected B. F. Bush as head. Rockefeller representatives F. T. Gates and Edgar L. Marston oppose Bush but will stay to protect Rockefeller holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Procters
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Paul Warburg
Cornelius Vanderbilt
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific
B. F. Bush
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
John D. Rockefeller
F. T.gates
Edgar L. Marston
Bush
Rockefeller
Sound Sleep and Kidney Pills Promote Health
A testimonial from J. L. Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin notes back and kidney pain, poor appetite, and rundown health improving after using Foley Kidney Pills. The statement claims the pills restored sleep and overall condition. Another reader, J. K. Joder & Son, is cited with similar endorsement.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
J. K. Joder & Son
Electric Men Hold Meeting in Davenport
Davenport Iowa April 20 The annual meeting of the Iowa State Electrical association opened in Davenport with about 300 electric light company magnates present. The electrical show features 100160 dollars worth of exhibits filling the coliseum the largest hall in the city. The Iowa Street Interurban Railway Men's association will open its convention tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa State Electrical Association
Electric Light Company
Iowa Street & Interurban Railway Men's Association
S S S CURES OLD SORES AND CHRONIC ULCERS
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier that cures old sores by cleansing the circulation. It argues that ulcers persist due to impurities in the blood and promotes free booklets and testimonials. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, GA is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Cannon Attacks Canadian Pact in Congress Debate
Former Speaker Cannon in Washington denounced the Canadian reciprocity proposal as a danger to American trade and farm values. He urged independent action, while Rep Hubbard of the Eleventh district defended the pact, urging tariff revision and fair treatment for farmers.
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Cannon
Hubbard
Iowa
Haugen
Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
Gudger
Spain
House of Representatives
Mr. Cannon
House
Representative Hubbard
Eleventh District
Conspiracy Case Falls to Ground in Iowa City
Justice J. R. Cooner dismissed the case against Leonard Yarwood and C. W. Pangburn charged with conspiracy tied to an alleged assault on Ruth Stewart foster daughter of attorney J. J. Stewart. The pair were accused of abducting Ruth in a taxicab in Omaha on March 4 and subjecting her to violence in both Omaha and Council Bluffs. Ruth testified at the pretrial proceedings.
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Council Bluffs
J. R. Cooner
Leonard Yarwood
C. W. Pangburn
Ruth Stewart
J. J. Stewart
Stewart
Omaha
Yarwood
Engagement Breaker Case Hints at Grand Jury Consideration
Preliminary examination before Justice Cooper discussed an alleged engagement breach. It is probable Mr. Stewart will present the case to the next grand jury. Dismissal was based on insufficient evidence.
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Cooper
Stewart
SONS OF REVOLUTION CHOOSE OFFICERS
Des Moines April 20 The Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution elected officers for the coming year F M Wentworth State Center president Rev EB Newcomb Keokuk first vice president J G Gardner Des Moines second vice president William H Field Alley Junction treasurer Capt ED Hadley Des Moines secretary FP Hazen Des Moines registrar historian Rev JP Burling Des Moines chaplain The society has 292 members.
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Des Moines
Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
F. M
Wentworth
State Center
E.B. Newcomb
Keokuk
J. G. Gardner
William H. Field
Alley Junction
E. D. Hadley
FP. H. Hazen
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Children
Safe medicine claim for children with no opiates or harmful drugs. Mentions genuine formula in a yellow package. J. K. Joder & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Marti
St. Joe
Mich
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Grand Jury Probes Jasper County Murder Case
Great interest centers on the Jasper county grand jury in Newton to determine if Leo Krampe and his associate linked to the murder of Matilda Hermsmeier of Baxter. Krampe confessed to selling the murdered woman’s cattle and Nas claimed a related statement.
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Marshalltown
Jasper County Grand Jury
Newton
Here
Leo Krampe
Guest
Matilda Hermsmeier
Baxter
Krampe
Nas
Gentleman Helped Lady Up Outside Golden Rule Store
Police seek a man who assisted a woman to her feet on Monday April 17 in front of the Golden Rule store. They request contact at 2664-Black with any information about the helper and his identity.
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Golden Rule
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Maeve
W. Logan
Taylor
Texas
Lou Heres
Wasipunne Rosey
Roup
LROS
Sons OF Revolution
Jasper CO
SUN
Hileman & Gindt Ouisie
Ath City
Beth Phonece
Fourth Street
Wittick’s
Case Dairy Co
F. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
Spetel
LaFayette Building
4Th Street
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