Grace Lawson Assault Trial Details Testimony
Grace Lawson described by witnesses as assaulted and dragged to a car by Tony Geler on Sept. 22 near Elk Run. Witness Lettle Burgess testified the girl cried out and asked for mercy while recounting her fight and plea for help. The trial before Judge H. B. Rules drew a crowded courtroom as prosecutors push the state’s case and defense seeks to challenge Lawson’s account with cross examination and a later-possible confession.
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Grace Lawson
W. H. Gangrich
Lettle Burgess
Fourth Streal East
Tony Geler
Miss Lawson
Bt Run
Ahe
Geler
R.H. Russell
D. B. Henderson
George D. Harris
H. B. Bulea
R.E. Russell
Burgess
JC. Murtagh
J. L. Gingrich
Elk Run
Waterloo
Gingrich
Geter
H. B. Roles
Hhis
Attorners
Tudgs Boies
CHURCHMEN MEET TO DISCUSS CITY RELIGIOUS CANVASS
Members of the committee of pastors and laymen who led a religious canvass last spring met today at the Commercial club. The pastor of each church received a card index listing the religious preference of each city family, with representation from every church in the city.
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Churcer
Orensus
Pastora
Commercial Club
City in Brief Christmas plan discussed with us Buchanan
A marriage license was issued to Jen Sanford of Des Moines and Leona Koch of Waterloo at Fort Dodge. A smoker and informal talks were planned with a large turnout expected. Anna Kedyon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamas I Kedyon, was born Tuesday weighing seven pounds. Judge H B Boles overruled a motion for a new trial in Fay vs Hil man. jury awarded Fay $3,000 for auto injury. Romeo released as saloon brawl suspect in Minneapolis. Tabernacle chapter RHMAM held all day meeting, exalted two terms, supper for 141, year closed. Fortnightly Needlework Club met. Rose Bower won crochet contest. St Johns day observed by Masons with third degree and buffet luncheon, K of P hall program and dancing.
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H. B. Boles
Charlies Fay
Anna Lt. Hilman
Fay
Minneapolis
Jos Romeo
Tabernacle Chapter
RH. A. M
Hagerman Addition
Harry Munger
Rose Bower
DH. Gregory
St. John's Day
K. of P. Hall
Suffragists Disturb Liberal Meeting at Reform Club
A small group of suffragists greeted Liberal arrivals at the Reform Club in London with cries and abuse as Hoot Asquith entered for a significant party meeting. Police protected Viscount Grey and Asquith as supporters gave a warm welcome to the former premier. The club passed a resolution backing Asquith and pledging support for wartime measures.
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London
Reform Civic
Liberal Party
Lford-George
Asquith
Viscount Grey
Reform Club
Mr. Asquith
German Victory Rouses Peace Talk Doubts
Berlin dispatch describes a social editorial praising the Bucharest victory while arguing it disproves Entente claims of German weakness. The piece states the moment is ripe for renewed peace efforts as German gains in Romania mock Entente assertions of Germany’s fragility.
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Berlin
Socialia
Yorus
Bucharest
Ton Rethmann-Hollwep
Oii
Dermatur
Roamania
THMVERATERES Dec 8 Supplied by Buchanan Capital
Fragmentary OCR shows date related data and figures from historical notes. It lists times, numbers, and years with unclear context. The readable bits mention midnight, December, and a sequence of year ranges such as 1911 to 1912 and 1914 to 1922. The exact event or meaning remains unclear from the provided text.
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Buchanan
Too Much Is Too Much for This Man
Red Oak December 8 Jack Clark 68 of Charlton aboard a Burlington train near Red Oak faced Eimil Meart of Chisago who threw a cuspid er at his head. Clark retaliated with the invading weapon, fracturing Meart’s skull, leaving Bl eart possibly dead. Both men were jailed and hospitalized as the train reached Red Oak.
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Red Oak
Jack Clark
Charlton
Burlington
Eimil Meart
Chisago
Clark
Meart
Bleart
Dry Forces toJoin Nationwide Fight
Washington Dec 8 Cooperation of all national organizations working for the dry cause was discussed by the national temperance council meeting today. Representatives from the Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Party W C T U Committee of Sixty and various church bodies attended. Most member groups will hold separate conferences tomorrow and Sunday to plan future work with focus on national prohibition legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Temperance Council
Anti-Salaan League
Prohibition Party
Committee of Sixty
Itawaa
Wrathful Jurymen Deny Overeating Complaint
Six jurors on the Bid Jones case, two 200 pound farmers, protest high meal costs at a county restaurant while serving. They say jurors get $2.50 daily and must pay for meals and lodging, disputing the county’s expense in hosting them and arguing they deserve respect and cheaper dining options. Ball H. G. Fish cites judges recommending the restaurant for its large tables and proximity to jurors.
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la Porte City
Ball H. G. Fish
Fish
Farmer
Press Criticises Balfour Proposal
London dispatch from The Evening News reports strong opposition from Lloyd George supporters to A. J. Balfour becoming foreign secretary and Lord Robert Cecil remaining under secretary. It argues Cecil’s record and a policy weakening the blockade would be disastrous if he were put in command.
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London
News
Lloyd George
A. J. Balfour
Robert Cecil
Balfour
Foreign Office
Robert
Deaths among Civil War veterans shrink pension rolls
Washington reports more than 50 000 veterans died in the past year. The pension bureau chief Saltzgaber notes the roll fell to 285 080 names while total pensions amount to 315 158 155 090 paid to 7693 572 individuals.
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Washington, D. C
Saltzgaber
Pension Bureau
Masonic and Benevolent Lodge Meetings Announced
The Ladies auxiliary of the United Commercial Travelers meets at 2 20 p m tomorrow at K P bell Melchett court No 1 Tribe of Ben Hur holds regular session at A O U W hall this evening Officers to be elected and dancing to follow Watersoo Ilage No 195 A F and A M called communication at Masonic temple Saturday evening for third degree work
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
United Commercial Travelers
K. P. Bell
Melchett Court
Tribe
Ben Hur
A. O. UO. W. Hall
Watersoo Ilage
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Catholics Observe Holy Day Meat Permitted In Friday Abstinence
New York reports Roman Catholics worldwide may eat meat on Fridays when a holy day of obligation falls on the day. The practice traces to a Pius X decree five years ago, allowing meat on such Fridays. current pope has not changed the ruling.
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New York
Dec
Loder
Pius X
Norway Sinks 19 Ships in November Losses
A Reuters dispatch from Christiania cites the Norwegian minister of commerce reporting 19 Norwegian vessels totaling 22,939 tons lost in November. Also noted is the sinking of the Greek steamer Spires by a German submarine and another Italian aircraft downed by Lieut. Banfield over the Carso plateau in early December.
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London
Reuter
Christiania
Spires
Las Palmas
Canary Island
Stravanger
Norway
Sieuln
Berliz
Lieut
Banfield
Carso Plateau
Lost Home Foreclosure Leads to Self Inflicted Wound
Sioux City dispatch reports 60 year old C. P. Kindzreen, after witnessing a sheriff sale and foreclosure at the courthouse, returned home and attempted suicide with a razor. He survives his self inflicted wound and is reported to recover.
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Self
Sioux City
Battafy
C. P. Kindzreen
Pink Pills for Pale Girls Weaken Health Claims
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Williams Pink Pills for pale people as the cure for debility and pallor. It links bright cheeks to healthy blood, urges sunlight and light daily exercise, and promotes two free reference books. The pitch plates the Medicine Co. of Science Park New York and a druggist as purchase paths.
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Williame
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Scienectady
N.Y
Willias
Regular Army Short 34 000 Men Shawn
The annual report of Adj. Gen. McCain shows the Regular Army was 126 commissioned officers and about 34,000 short of its authorized strength on June 30. The total authorized strength for all services is 188,507 officers and men, while on July 80 actual strength was 207,841. High civilian job competition hindered recruiting despite many stations operating.
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Woabington
D. C. den
DAL
Adj. den. McCain
Altho
Credit Men Meet and Reorganize in Waterloo
The Waterloo Credit Men Association underwent a full reorganization at the Hassell Lamson hotel today with 28 bankers and businessmen attending. Moran spoke on pulling power and local organization value while a committee was named to draft a new constitution and by laws for later report. Mortin stated the aim to revive local interest and strengthen the national body presence as speakers highlighted the importance of well run local credit associations.
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Waterloo Credit Men's Association
At & Sweating I
Hassell-Lamson
Moran
Nesectation
Mortin
Ralph J. Hoxte
W. J. Peddicord
John A. Smith
Temperance Talks Make Up Program at Walnuttree Baptist Church
A Sunday program at Walnuttree Baptist Church starts at 2 30 p m with speeches on national prohibition from the working class view and political angles. Speakers include William Galloway A MacHachron H L Litchfield B Santee and WW Jameson with music by the men s chorus. Rev Wm FR Heachler Sloane M Wallace and Nev O M Yagey appear as chair and officiant. A parallel national W G C T U rally is set for the Polis theatre in Washington with several senators and congressmen addressing the gathering.
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Onenkers
W. GC
T. UL Trolly
Waterton
Walnuttreat
Baptist Church
Wiliam Galloway
A. MacHachron
H. L. Litchfield
B. Santee
H. W. Grout
WW. R. Jameson
FR. Heachler
Sloane M. Wallace
Nev. O
Wanted Ads Page Weeds Through Onch Thamster OCR
Miscued want ads show assorted listings including hauling coal, real estate, furnished rooms, rentals, trade requests, used furniture, and livestock. Entries feature contact hints like phone numbers and street addresses, with scattered typographical errors and garbled names. The collage reflects a bustling classifieds section with varied opportunities and trade inquiries.
National referendum push prompts clergy prayer meetings
In the interests of the Sheppard-Webb faction a referendum on national constitutional prohibition will be put to the states. Clergymen are asked to offer special prayers in their churches to seek divine guidance on the measure as similar meetings are held in major cities across the United States.
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Nion
Sheppard- Webb
Btates
Lba
United Bintos
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