Lawson Opens His Defense in Ludlow Murder Trial
Trinidad Colo April 28 John R Lawson who faces a murder charge in Nimmo's death will present a defense arguing deputies started the Oct 25 1913 battle that killed Nimmo and that Lawson stayed in the tent colony to preserve peace Hawkins chief counsel stated the clash began when deputies rode from Ludlow toward the railroad to meet a train and that Lawson was not in the Colorado and Southeastern railway cut nor outside the tent colony except to escort Anna Cameron. He asserted Lawson urged miners to avoid violence and that arms were bought to defend Ludlow. Lawson helped disperse workers while shots were fired outside the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
John R. Lawson
Tiatue
John Nimmo
Niamo Ae
Lawson Timeelf
Per
Horace 8
Hawkins
Lawson
Anna Cameron
Agg
Miss Cameron
Ludlow
Ludllow
General Markets New York Produce Report
New York April 12 2n butter steady with 8468 tubs receipts unchanged eggs irregular with 20 7 av cases unchanged and cheese firm with 2107 boxes unchanged poultry dressed quiet with roger chickens frozen 17219 fowls 143173 turkeys 15235 live western chickens broilers 3545 fowls 162 turkers 12 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodists Favor Union of Churches Formed Here
The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church meeting in Bes Moimes on April 29 endorsed an organic union of the Methodist Episcopal church the Methodist Episcopal church of the South and the Protestant Methodist church. A committee including Bishops Cranston Hamilton Bashford Hughes and Hamilton was elected to study unification plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes Moimes
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church of the South
Protestant Methodist Church
Cranston
Hamilton
Bashford
Hughes
Hope 10 Boost Pension Fund Plans in Upper Iowa
The Upper Iowa Conference will campaign through May to raise about 1260000 to lift the endowment fund from 120000 to 206000 for ministers pensions. Local leaders Rev Spry Northrup and others debate whether to favor pensions or higher salaries while urging more funds for retired ministers and widows. The plan aims to reach 1000 per year per decade of service, with discussion across conferences and no age limit for pension eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episco
W. FL Spry
First Methodist Church
Chicago
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
Thomas Carson
Shelf Rock
W. FP. Spry
R. V. Porter
Greene
Upper Iowa
Jastor
Spry
Northrup
Pensigns
A. J. Northrup
Grace M. Bachurah
Chrch
Cowles Resigns From State Board of Education
Gardner Cowles tendered his resignation from the unexpired term on the state board of education. The letter requests acceptance of resignation effective at once and thanks the governor for consideration. It is expected Governor Clarke will appoint a successor for the term expiring July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Moines
Gardner Cowles
Larky
Dames HH
Trewin
Cedar Dtapide
Star Board of Education
State Board of Education
Tam
Clarke
Whieh
Waterloo bank clearings show week ending April 29
Bank clearings in Waterloo for the week ending April 29 totaled 1,724,656.64 with daily splits for Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Transfers and mortgages figures are listed for April 1915 and the previous week, plus totals and year earlier comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank
Frida We
Busy term of court ends at noon with adjournment
The district court adjourned sine die at noon ending a notably busy term of forty four days across March with two judges and sixteen jury trials. The clerk’s office gains a week to catch up. The May term opens next month at an hour yet to be set as a jury term with several criminal cases scheduled.
Will Huffman likely postmaster in Des Moines case
Washington April 29 due to Iowa party shift in national committee Ref: Wilbur Marsh consults on Iowa appointments and will be away until May 12. Huffman designation for Des Moines postmaster approved previously and not expected to change because of Marsh's status. Oakland plant rushes to fulfill demand with six cylinder cars sold out Roadsters and four cylinder models scarce while Baltic sea wrecks set records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Postoffice Department
Wilbur Marsh
Marsh
Pacific Coast
George A. Huffman
Des Moines
Mr. Marsh
Oakland
Flint
Mich
Theas
Paige President on Long Tour to Coast
Paige Detraltour president Harry M. Jewett spent five weeks touring the northwest and Pacific coast, inspecting Paige agencies and territory while promoting growth. He addressed dealers in Spokane, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Denver, noting strong demand for the Paige six and securing an order for 102 cars in Los Angeles. He praised the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco as remarkable and scenic, and predicted a prosperous year for Paige activities in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Jewett
Paige Detraltour Company
Northwest
Paciflc
Jewet
Paige
Far West
Jewett
San H Francisco
Jewel
Spokane
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Auto Industry Booming Lansing
R C Rueschaw, sales manager of Reo Motor Car, tells reporters at Hotel Astor New York that Lansing is the most prosperous city in America. He cites plant demand four times capacity, potential to quadruple output, and booming machine tool and auto sectors. He notes banks won’t loan on cars, yet auto sales rise as a mortgage lifter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
America
R. C. Rueschaw
Reo Motor Car Company
Hotel Astor
New York
Rea
Central States
South
Europe
Reo
Hic
Dr Callen Will Speak Here Soon
Rev Samuel Callen of Pittsburgh, longtime pastor of Hirst Presbyterian, arrives Saturday to deliver a lecture titled From Damascus to the Sea on Tuesday May 4 at the above church. He is a traveler, scholar, humorist and orator, showing Holy Land pictures from Jerusalem to Damascus. Mrs Callen will accompany him. a reception for old friends is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Callen
Pittsburgh
Hirst Presbyterian Church
Damascus
Sea
Callen
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Bethlehem
Hebron
Jericho
Jordan
Samaria
Nazareth
Galilee
Baalbek
Rotary Club Will Be Organized in Waterloo Iowa
Next Monday steps will form Waterloo into the fifth Iowa city with a Rotary club. Three meetings have been held at the Russell Lamson hotel and Fred Northey is chairman. A constitution will be adopted and officers chosen. Thirty two representatives from various trades are being considered for membership to promote ethics and professional efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Russell-Lamson
Fred Northey
Des Moines
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
International Association of Rotary Clubs
George Lichty
A- F. Gates
Paul Davis
H. M. Reed
George Huntley
W. F. Powers
Advertised Letters at Waterloo April 28 1915
List of letters advertised at Waterloo town office on April 28 1915 includes many names such as Charlotte Alling Mrs J M Archer Mrs W M Armagost Miss Evelyn Becker Miss Gladys Bender Mrs TG A Becker and others plus several Misses with counts in parentheses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charlotte Alling
J. M. Archer
W. M. Armagost
J. GC. Bagenstos
Mise Evelyn Becker
Gladys Bender
TG. A. Becker
Lessie Benham
Edna Blanchard
V. Baker
Annie Boenaas
Mae Trainer
Mildred Burke
Willie Caphort
Cashman
Maud Camfeild
M. M. Caylor
Henry Chriatler
Catherine Cleer
Marie Conrad
Chas. Colvin
Loretta Dean
Alrs
A. Deguter
Lulu Dickerson
Vera Entoe
Glen Parley
Vlora Fuller
Leroy
Gardner
Charles Gayman
Rose M. Grabling
Hazel Heatherton
Ruth Willard
Karl Ingle
List of Residents and Organizations Noted in Parcel Post Notice
The fragment lists numerous names including Kathrene Kirkman Ursula King D. Knapp Dolly Knowles Sabra Mepham Grace Montgomery Eliza Murray and others, followed by references to business concerns such as East Park Presbyterian Church Roth & Roth Seither Cheng Co Walrath Sherwood Lot. Co. Parcel post and Postmaster M. H. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellia Wilson
Esther Wood
Maggie Young
Harry Abendly
Albert Abel
C. B. Allen
L. W. Anderson
Haxter AsjJakson
Thomas Atkins
Sam W. Baker
Frank Baker
Charles Barber
E. G. Barnum
Herman Bartel
Charley Benton
John Boynton
Arthur Bock
A. §. Brewer
Bowen Cathey
J. Cash
J. G. Choher
CG. R. Clark
Thomas Clair
W. M. Cleveland
W. Cohen
L. Craig
C. Dunlap
Hall Eckside
Willie Ferguson
Frank Favia Fo Filippo
William B. Fisher
E. Forest
S. Wm. Foote
R. L. Franklin
Ira J. Gayman
John Gile
Goronflo
George Gruse
Edw
F. Baron
W. H. Lincoln
C. R. Lowe
Joseph McDonnell
Eddie Madison
Merkle
Pret. Messick
Ernest A. Miner
Arthur B. Morris
J. E. Murphy
Robert Neetham
Clarence W Newcolmib
George O'Rourke
Harry Paulson
Harry Petterson
Dr. E. O. Bear
F. J Rhymers
Lloyd Ringlet
M. E. Roberts
Henry Selno
Joseph Shepherd
A. A. Sibert
Clarence Silbaugh
Q. G. Stager
Glenn Stillworth
H. C. Taylor
Chas, Triber
Thos. Burke
S. J. West
Tom Walker
F. P. Weegand
Jim Young
Townes
East Park Presbyterian Church
Alva Bros
Register Life Ins. Co
Roth & Roth
Seither‘Cheng Co
Walrath Sherwood Lot.Co
Parcel Post
O. Salisbury
M. H. Kelly
King Divorce Trial Proceeds As Court Hears Evidence
Town notes report the ongoing King divorce case at court with evidence presented. Obituary details include H. Duke Naren buried at Fairview Cemetery in La Porte City with J. J. Qu iKeefe present. New resident L. J. Gillis and family move to 1020 Seventh Street West. Mr Gillis works as a pattern maker for Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. A. E. Smith wins bid to add to Clarksville school building at 11 700. Tomorrow's Majestic show features Punch and Judy. Des Moines jitney impact on streetcar routes noted along with Salt Lake City bond issues. Lincoln Sioux City and Denver consider jitney regulations and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Duke Naren
la Porte City
Fairview
J. J. QuiKeefe
L. J. Gillis
Osage
Seventh Street
Mr. Gillis
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
San Francisco
Des Moines
Salt Lake City
Lincoln
Sioux City
Denver
Kimmel Fire Loss Estimated Today
The Kimmel company faces an adjusted loss estimate after a recent fire. Insurance settlements are pending with Herman Lefkowitz and M A Kimmel as owners plan future steps. Attachments include building loss, $3,000 policy by Henry Meyers, and adjacent business damage. Administratrix Emma Michel invites claims and payments for the Victor Michel estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmel Company
Carl Miller
Waterloo
J. B. Newmark
Des Moines
Western Adjustment and Inspection Company
Mr. Hossnaster
Omaha
New Hampshire
Herman Lefkowitz
M. A. Kimmel
Henry Meyers
Meyers
Ferguson Bros
Kimmel State
Wanted Competent Girl for General Housework
Classified snippet shows a dated help wanted ad seeking a competent girl for general housework with a small family and good wages. It provides contact: Mrs. R. M. Knox at 621 East Park Ave, phone 528 Red, likely from an early 20th century urban newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Knox
East Park Ave
Boston Confectionary
West Side
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Odense
Abjant’s
Larred
Mat Slyb
Waterloo Evening Courier
P.P
Methodist
Ian
Upperstowa
Mary
Grand Canyon Fame
Arizona
Cowles
Education Board
Will
the Majestic
Dardand Company
Aly
Baltic
Punch and Judy
Dr. Callen
Judy
Leonard Plessy
A. E. Smith
Hi Igo
Clarksville
Mr. Smith
Victor Michel
Black Hawk County
Emma Michel
Feely & Feely
Fred S. Pettit
State of
Blair Hawk County
Caroline Miller
Carrie M. Kayne
Feely & Weely
Ee Ea
Rete
Martin Hotel
South St
Wellington St
Reece Flack
Jaws
Frank Moore
Carpenter Hotel
Ford
Buick
Prescottvestment Co
State of Iowa
Pegdy
Avant
Central Hat Works
Central Hat Works & Shoe Shine
Spevind
Gene Dlemen
Fourth Street
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