Kidnappers of Men Arraigned on Bail in Indianapolis
Two men J Ford assistant for Los Angeles and Frank Fox chauffeur were arraigned before a justice of the peace on charges of paying for kidnapping J J McNamara secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Bonds set at 1000 for Drew and Ford and 500 for Fox with 10000 and 5000 grand jury bonds respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Rational Erector
J. Ford
Los Angeles
Frank Fox
J. J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge & Structural Iron Workers
Drew
Ford
Fox
Ponds
Grand Jury
Ketchem
Marion County Grand Jury
Frank Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. T. Markey
Washington
Interior Department
The
Treasury
Secret Service Division
Chicago
McNamara Brothers
Ortie E. McManigal
California
Los Angeles Times
Woman Nearly 90 Injured in Runaway Accident
In Oelwein Iowa on April 25 Mrs Palmyra Dickinson aged nearly 90 was thrown from a buggy during a runaway incident and suffered fractures to both arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Palmyra Dickinson
Camorrist Jury Near Strike Delays Italian Trial
In Viterbo Italy on April 25 the Camorrists trial was adjourned to Monday due to a juror's illness and possible transfer amid jury dissatisfaction. Early protests over fee increases granted no reply, prompting talk of obstructive actions and potential further stoppages if more jurors fall ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viterbo
Italy
California Labor Federation backs McNamara case
The California Federation of Labor urged the public to withhold judgment on John J. McNamara and others linked to the Los Angeles Times explosion until their trial. The statement condemns violence yet asks for a fair trial and notes union opposition to all acts of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
California Federation Speaks
San Franctisco
California Federation of Labor
John J. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Deneen Urges Waterway Plans and Power Development
Springfield reports Governor Charles S Deneen sent a special message to the general assembly on waterways and power development. The message includes the federal board of army engineers report favoring state plans between Lockport and Wionea and cites a $20,000,000 cost covered by a constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Charles 5. Deneen
General Assembly
Federal Board of Army Engineers
Lockport
Wiiea
Federal Board
Tennesseean Will Succeed Kenyon as Assistant Attorney General
Washington April 25 James A Fowler of Tennessee will become assistant attorney general in charge of trust prosecutions succeeding William F Kenyon of Iowa recently elected senator from that state ac cording to unofficial information at the White House radar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Fowler
Tennessee
Willam F. Kenyon
Iowa
White House
Bryan invited to lay Y M C A corner stone in Des Moines
Des Moines officials extend an invitation to William J. Bryan to lay the corner stone of the new Y M C A building next Monday. Col Bryan will be the principal speaker at the Jefferson day banquet in Des Moines Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William J. Bryan
Col. Bryan
Ing
Muscatine Under Military Rule Deserts Its Night
Muscatine in lais April 25 wakes to strict military law closing theatres early and empty streets. Merchants report no business as patrols guard riverbanks to outskirts. Company M of Fairfield replaces Company C on strike duty amid quiet, uneventful order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Company Mo
Fairfield
Company C
Senate Withholding Information Sparks Contempt Inquiry
Springfield April 25. The state bribery committee resumes at 9 am with decisions pending on Edwin Tilden, George M. Benedict, and George C. Cummings for possible contempt after they refused subpoenas. W F Wiehe and others testified. Chicago bankers Benedict and Cummings missed appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Edwin Tilden
Sears and Rathcrews
Chicas
Tilden
W. F. Wiehe
Edward Hines
Downing
McMackin
Chleago
Supreme Court
Court House
House
George M. Benedict
George C. Cummings
Chicago
J. J. Healy
Rocktford
F Barber-Coleman Manufacturing Company
Elwood
G. F. Sulzberger
Sulzberger & Sons Packing Company
Edward Tilden
Lorimer
Sulzberger Company
Sangamon County
G Rand
Helm Committee
Larimers
Sulzberger
Elwadd
G. F. Suilzberger
Congress on Child Welfare Opens in Washington
The international congress on child welfare meets under the National Mothers' Congress in Washington. Distinguished educators jurists and clergy join from around the world to discuss child related subjects. Prominent speakers include Ambassador Bryce Governor Hooper and Mrs Ella P. Young of the National Educational Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internatonal Congress On
National Mothers’ Congress
Bryce
Hooper
Tennessee
Mra
Ella Plagg Young
National Guducational Association
Annual Meeting of Episcopals Opens in Washington
Prominent clerical and lay members of the Protestant Episcopal Church gather for the 29th annual conference. Communion was held at St John’s Church led by Rev John G Murry. Delegates will meet with President Taft at the White House and later with Rev Dr Harding at Mt St Albans. The conference runs three days starting with an address by Taft and a talk on The Value of Protestantism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
St. John’s Church
John G. Murry
Maryland
White House
Taft
Dr. Harding
Mt. St. Albans
Larceny Case Taken From Court in Iowa Proceeding
The Iowa larceny case against Nellie Cramer was settled this morning after she paid 5 to the prosecuting witness. Mrs. Cramer was arrested at Manchester Sunday and the case, pending in Justice Knapp's court, was dropped. The alleged theft involved linoleum and furniture valued at 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Nellie Cramer
Mary Stuffleheam
Donovan Returns to California After Ireland Election Eruption
In Cork, John Donovan, a Californian and past campaign participant, testified at a petition hearing over Captain Anthony Donovan's Cork east division victory. He said he would quit electioneering in Ireland and planned to go home. He admitted promising to distribute money to the poor if Donovan won. Express cases are continued in Davenport, Iowa, as railroad-charter hearings are adjourned to the next Des Moines term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ireland
John Donovan
Anthony Donovan
William O'Brien
Donovan
California
Davenport
Clifford Thorne
Iowa
Iowa Rairoad Commission
McPherson
U. S. District Court
Des Moines
Thanks to Ball Players and Local Spheres
Ladies of Sacred Heart parish and Rev Father J J Hanley express deep gratitude to Manager Boyle and the Three I league players for a benefit game that succeeded financially socially and athletically. Prof W C Wilcox arrives from Iowa City and will speak at the Fortnightly Old annual banquet at Walnut Street Baptist church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of
Sacred Heart Church
J. J. Hanley
Boyle
W. C. Wilcox
Iowa City
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Embezzler Phelps Keeps Wardrobe Amid Reform Study
Paul Dr. Phelps the 20 year old embezzler from Mobile is described as fastidious with a large wardrobe of shirts collars cuffs and suits as he awaits sentencing. He has traveled to many cities and is praised for education and worldly knowledge while facing reform in Waterloo after being brought by Sheriff Shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Dr. Phelps
Mobile
Ala
Sheriff Shores
Phelps
Waterloo
Panama
Oklahoma
Philippines Independence urged by Cox in congress
Representative Cox leads a campaign to make Philippine independence a party measure. He seeks a war department cost statement for the islands since occupation and calls the situation the most menacing before Congress. A caucus plan envisions a neutralization effort via treaty to end U S control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Ba Poliches
Washington
Cox
C’nlo
Congress
War Department
United States
Cnx
Word of Appointment of Peace Commissioners Awaited
Washington reports April 25 that it is believed the war may be ending as peace commissioners for Maderos camp await Mexican government picks. Insurrecto leader Madero seeks public appointee names, with Juarez and El Paso viewed as key meeting sites for talks likely to last about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl Paso
Tex
Madero
Mexico
Juarez
Aged Editor Dies After Illness in Davenport Hospital
Davenport April 23 A J Allen former Buffalo Blade publisher died after a period of illness. He had been living in Davenport with his family and was taken to Rock Island Illinois for care before his death this morning. Loretta Conndalley from Des Moines visited Waterloo and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
A. J. Allen
The
Blade At Buffalo
Rock Island
Loretta Connadlley
Des Moines
Waterloo
Cora McMahon
Negro Sues the Government for a Billion Dollars
Chicago April 25 A Chicago Negro Elbert Jason sues the United States government for patent infringements in the electrical system alleging his rights were violated. He will argue his own case in federal court. The suit seeks one billion dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elbert
Itob
Jason
Nine Ottumwa Saloons Closed Under Moon Jaw
Ottumwa Iowa April 25 nine saloons were ordered closed by County Attorney Stock under the Moon Jaw limiting saloons to one for each ten percent of population. Saloons ignored the order and prosecutions are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa, Ta
Anril
Ottumwa
Mercantile Co Expands To Move Meat Dept
Sehrandar, manager and secretary of the Union Mercantile Company, has gone to Deecerah to purchase fishers for the new store. The meat department will move into the Fisher building next week, freeing space for the grocery department due to growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehrandar
Union Mercantile Company
Deecerah
Fisher Buthling
Explosion kills aged liquor dealer in Chicago home
John Dunne a 79 year old retired liquor dealer was burned to death when an oil stove exploded in his Chicago home. His wife suffered severe burns and is likely fatally burned. Mrs Dunne is involved in women s social organizations in Norwood Park and the State Federation of Women s clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Dunne
Uqnor
Fonay
Mayor lists free medical exams for job candidates
Mayor Rector explains Jerger appointment to civil service post amid council opposition. Fire and police recruit rules require exams by a physician. Jerger will serve as examining physician at no cost to the city, aiming to save money and ensure competent selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jerger
Civil Service Commission
Rector
Jerger
Dr. Jerger
Cutler Hardware Co Renewed for Twenty Years
At a stockholders meeting on April 22 Cutler Hardware Co renewed its corporate life for twenty years and filed the articles. Authorized capital stock is 200000 dollars with 1000 shares of common and 413 shares of preferred stock purchased and paid for. F E Cutler presides with C M Loring as vice president G W Huntley as secretary and H A Cutler as treasurer. Directors include J Fessler and Walde H Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler Hardware Company
Swere
F. E. Cutler
C. M. Loring
G. W. Huntley
H. A. Cutler
J. Fessler
Walde H. Brown
Waverly Catholics Plan New Church at Cost of 49000
Waverly Iowa April 245 The local Catholics outline plans for a new church to cost 49000 on the site of the present edi fice. The building fronts 52 feet and extends 129 feet deep. Basement clearance is eleven feet and will house the chapel heating plant and library. The main auditorium will rise 22 feet above the basement, with a 20 by 20 foot tower reaching 159 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Alley Bonfire Sparks Barn Fire
An alarm at 12 39 sent the east side department to 414 Saxon street where a barn and several sheds behind the home of Engineer C E Griffin burned. Damage totaled 140 dollars. The blaze was caused by a bonfire in the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Saxon Street
C. E. Griffin
Unreadable OCR Notes Prompt Temperature April 25
Fragmentary data shows markings from Buchanan Optical Co and other obscured text. Missing readable names or events prevent a clear news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Dl Co
Rowan Springs Mild Surprise in Three-E League Controversy
Peoria clubs threaten open market for players as May 4 deadline looms. President Rowan of Veolia warns he will deliver his roster to the highest bidder if a season is not scheduled. Connie Walsh and others circulate a release petition while Waterloo officers dismiss the bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Dave Iowan
Veolia Baseball Club
Rowan
Connie Walsh
The
Distillers
Phargers
Searon
Bloomington
Etrenit
Waterloo Base Ball Association
Peora
Quincy
Sangamon County
Boyle
Southern
Farrell
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Springfield
Debaters Clash Over Whiskers or Bald Heads
Washington April 26 A smoker at the National Press club features Representatives Longworth and Ole James defending bald heads against former Speaker Joseph G Cannon and Senator John W Kern arguing for facial hair. The quartet are described as highly qualified to discuss whether whiskers or a bald head poses the bigger political handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Press Club
Longworth
Ohio
Ole James
Kentucky
Joseph G. Camnon
Inois
John W. Kern
Indiana
Windom
United States
Longworth Land
Billland Hall
Cassem
Kern
Amdl
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GRAND
Probe OF Records
Justice of Peace Office
Burns
A. F. Badorf
New York
Badorf
John Doe
Manning
Darrow
Clarence S. Darrow
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Gov. Steunenberg
Idaho
Edward N. Nockels
Chicago Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Gag Lin Nee
Camorrist
Deneen
Kenyon
Bryan
Illinois
Senate
Mr. Tilden
George M. Bordin
William C. Cummings
Congress On Child Welfare
Annual Meeting OF
Episcopals
Rep. Cox
Conpreas
Uo House
Edwards
State Department
Tryer
Rooth Pane
Vernon Kneth
Rooth-Fish Company
Ued Cavainsogh
Jmbeerkoinab
Continental Bank
Cutler Hardware
Tor Gentlemen
San Felice
Fc Clean
Rowan Springs
Martin
Bewhiskerep
Bald
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