Prisoner Peterson Seeks Delay In Nebraska Requisition
Soren J. Peterson, arrested in Blair on a Nebraska requisition, seeks to resist transfer. His attorney J Murtagh plans to confer with the Des Moines requisition clerk and attend a governor’s hearing. Peterson, married with a five month old baby, says he came penniless, worked in a Waterloo factory, and left behind almost everything. He faces charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and selling mortgaged property, with $500 borrowed from Blair Bank. Mrs Peterson and child face hardship without support.
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Soren J. Peterson
Iowa
Nebraska
Peterson
Weltie
J. Murtagh
Mr. Murtagh
Altho
Blair
Waterloo
Case
K. A. Peterson
Neb
Soren H. Peterson
G. W. Clarke
S. Hartness
Hvery
Omaha
State Bank of
Paterson
Baba
Court hears plea over missing heir in local case
Deputy Peterson cites potential hardship if Mr. Peterson is convicted as the missing heir’s future support is raised. The dialogue notes parents are well to do and would provide for her and the vehicle, suggesting a settlement or care arrangement amid the legal proceedings.
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Peterson
Larger Cities, Carpenters Face Possible Iowa Strike
Reported by local labor officials, carpenters across Iowa’s larger cities threaten a strike over higher wages and living costs. Workers seek 55 to 60 cents more per hour as scarce labor and travel demands push up pay. Local union leaders downplay immediate trouble, noting current rates around 69 cents with ample work. Sacred Heart high school publishes December Christmas booklet highlighting school news current events and seasonal topics.
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Iowa
Carpenters
Erlor
Thomas
Stu
Carpenters’ Union
Phr Icho
Sacred Heart High School
1800 CARS UNLOADING TESTS RAILROAD EFFORTS
A coordinated Sunday effort by traffic and operating men on November 26 led to the unloading of 1800 freight cars on Illinois Central railroad lines. The company officials report the test determined how many cars could be unloaded by general action. Shippers were urged to assist in easing the car shortage as efforts toward immediate unloading continue.
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Illyois Central Railroad
Big Brother Mission Meeting Draws Big Audience
The board of directors of the Big Brother mission led last night’s session with a large crowd listening to speakers Rev. J. E. Johnson B F L Puterbaugh O S Fritz singer James Black J. W. Arbuckle W. H. Howrey and A. J. Woodring. Watch and Clock Repair Cobb's Clock Hospital 519 Bilial street.
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BIG Brother Mission
J. E. Johnson
B. FL Puterbaugh
Fritzsinger
James Black
J. W. Arbuckle
W. H. Howrey
A. J. Woodring
Bellhop Charged With Larceny In Hotel Rooms
Harry Antes, 20, a bellboy at a local hotel, faced a state larceny charge after guest rooms were searched and valuables taken. A safety razor and clothing from other guests were recovered. he admitted theft and led police to more items. He was remanded to the city jail after a police judge ordered custody.
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Harry Antes
Tno
Antes
le Algote
J.C. Beem
Anties
Umea
Campaign train to tour Iowa for membership drive
The Iowa association plans a one week campaign starting January 14 to boost membership. A chartered special train will stop at Davenport Dubuque Waterloo Sioux City Council Bluffs and Burlington, with all current members invited aboard.
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Iowa Association
Charles ‘van Vieck
Commercial Club
Assorelation
Davenport
Dubuque
Waterloo
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Burlington
Mitchell Wins Over Willing In Milwaukee Lightweight Clash
Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee dominated Chicago contender Welling in a ten round lightweight bout at John Wagner's Lake Side arena Hacine Wis December 19. The bout produced three first round knockdowns with Mitchell scoring two on Welling's jaw and both fighters remaining fresh through the final bell as Mitchell relied on a sharp left and fast rights to control the action and maintain the edge throughout.
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Hacine
Wis
Richie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Dol
Chicago
John Wagner
Lakeside Arena
Mitchell
Welling
Joe
Sheriff Henderson Busy Making Arrests
Sheriff Henderson directs multiple arrests across Grundy and surrounding areas. A. G. Morrison was taken to Grundy County on information from Forest Wynegar of Great Western Insurance after a package of silver cutlery was found. Will Drew, colored, was arrested at Sioux Falls for passing worthless checks. A Serbian girl, wanted at Joliet, NL, was captured here for grand larceny.
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A. G. Morrison
D. B. Henderson
Grundy County
Forrest Wynegar
Cedar Falls
Great Western Insurance Company
Morrison
Henderson
Will
Drew
Sioux Falls
D. Drew
la Porte City
Joliet
Union Pacific halts competitive freight service
Denver December 19 Union Pacific Railroad announces an embargo on all competitive freight effective December 26 through January 7. The company says the move will improve public service by restricting shipments to points reachable by other railroads.
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Denver
Colo
Union Pacific Railroad
James Bell files divorce suit over accused corespondent
James Bell sues for divorce from Jessia Bell whom he wed March 3 1912 at Cotton Plant Arkansas alleging she was seen with a Chinese born gentleman at various times up to August 15 1912.
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James Bell
Jessia Bell
Cotton Plant
Ark
Bell
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