Gore Trial Goes to Jury in Oklahoma Senator Case
Oklahoma City Feb 18 The Gore defamation trial reaches closing arguments with Mrs Minnie E Bond seeking 50 000 in damages for an alleged Washington hotel attack. Defense calls the suit a political conspiracy and questions witnesses while Judge Clark prepares to charge the jury.
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Oklahoma City
Minnie E. Bond
Thos. P. Gore
United States
Oklahoma
Washington
Clark
E. J. Gidding
Bond
James R. Jacobs
Sant Kirkpatrick Reverses Postmaster Appointment Choice
Ottumwa Iowa February 18 pressure from prominent Democrats in Álbia led Congressman Sant Kirkpatrick to reconsider appointing W S Fall as postmaster He now says J M Gass editor of the Monroe county Democrat and one of six candidates will be substituted for Fall for the town postmaster post.
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Ottumwa
Sant Kirkpatrick
Albia
W. S. Fall
J. M. Gass
Monroe County
Democrat
Fall
Parkersburg Gets New Postmaster
Washington reports John R. Strickland has been recommended by Representative Connolly for Postmaster at Parkersburg to succeed the resigning RE Schraack. Strickland was the only applicant whose papers were in shape and was recommended after notification from the post office department.
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Washington, D. C
John R. Strickland
Connolly
Parkersburg
RE. E. Schraack
Post Office Department
Strickland
Bandit Castillo Captured Near Hachita N M
Maximo Castillo the Mexican bandit charged with the Cumbre tunnel disaster that killed ten Americans and forty one others was captured thirty eight miles south of Hachita New Mexico yesterday by American troops. He and six followers surrendered without a fight and will be brought to El Paso. Castillo crossed into American territory to avoid mountains on the Mexican side. The prisoner may face execution if handed to rebels. he is not charged here. The Cumbre tunnel still burns after the freight train arson and passenger train crash two weeks ago.
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Bandit Castillo
el Paso
Tex
Maximo Castillo
Cumbre Tunnel
Hachita
N. M
Hugh L. Scott
Fort Bliss
White
Ninth
United States Cavalry
Castillo
Walter McCormick
Las Palomas Ranch
Gen. Scott
President Wilson seeks early decision on freight rate case
Washington, Feb 18. President Wilson met with Interstate Commerce Commission head Clark to urge an early ruling on eastern railroad freight rate increases. Clark hinted a prompt filing from railroads could lead to a quick decision before Sept 12. Wilson kept his views private as the case proceeds before a quasi judicial body. News of an anticipated early decision buoyed New York stocks. Keokuk clerk Garrett C. Van Werden, 43 years at the post office since 1871, is the city's oldest employee, recalling days before carriers began delivery service.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
New York
Keokuk
Garrett C. van Werden
van Werden
Woman Suffrage Denied in South Africa Bill
Capetown Feb 18 A bill to enfranchise women in the Union of South Africa was defeated on its first reading in the house of assembly by 43 to 42.
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South Africa
Capetown
Union of South Africa
House of Assembly
Babe Almost Miraculously Escapes Fatal Injuries
An eleven month old boy fell from a high chair at 1805 Second Street West and struck a lead pencil, the pencil piercing the eyelid but narrowly missing the eyeball. A physician sewed the torn lid and the infant’s sight was saved, with doctors noting no lasting impairment.
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John Kehrs
Second Street West
Haan
Aurora murder case baffling under scrutiny in 1910s
Walter Hickman and Anthony Petras, both linked to Theresa Hollender’s death, are questioned as conflicting stories emerge. Investigators note Hollender was not assaulted or robbed. Petras and Hickman begge claim to have left the car at different points near the cemetery area. Chief Michaels travels to Chicago seeking another suspect with a pocket knife found near the body.
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Aurora
Walter Hickman
Theresa Hollender
St. Nicholas Cementery
Anthony Petras
Miss Hollender
Hickman
Petras
Michaels
Chicago
Unusual injunction seeks to halt bath and fumigation
Mason City Iowa February 18 An unusual injunction suit ended in advisement for James Irons a local businessman who asks the district court to bar health authorities from fumigating his home and forcing a formaldehyde bath He contends his measles infected daughter no longer risks transmission and quarantine was unnecessary The case targets Dr A C Echternacht the city health officer.
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Mason City
James Irons
J. J. Clark
Irons
A. C. Echternacht
Start Electrification of Southern Iowa Line
Centerville, Ia Feb 28 The Southern Iowa Traction company now owned by Centerville Light and Traction will be electrified as equipment arrives. Contracts for all equipment have been let. Moravia council approves a lighting franchise to be voted on at spring election. Ocean liners Celtic and Madonna collided in the bay of Naples per Lloyds report. Postmasters named by President Wilson include Wada H Howell in Modesto and Outta Praager in Washington D C.
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Centerville
Southern Iowa Traction Company
Centerville Light and Traction Company
Moravia
New York
White Star
Celtic
Fabre Line
Madonna
Bay of Naples
Lloyd
Maritime Exchange
Washington, D
Wilson
Wada H. Howell
Modeato
Cal
McReynolds Recommends Iowa Federal Appointments
Washington February 18 Attorney General McReynolds has recommended Claude R Porter United States district attorney for the southern district Nicholas Reed United States marshal for southern district and E R Moore United States marshal for northern district The nominations likely go to the Senate tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McReynolds
Iowa
Claude R. Porter
United States
Nicholas Reed
E. R. Moore
Senate
All New York Banks to Join Federal Reserve System
New York and national banks move to join the federal reserve system by February 22 as the system forms. All 35 New York national banks announce intent to participate, with the group holding capital of 116.5 million dollars and a surplus of 129.305 million. New York, Chicago, and St. Louis expected as central reserve cities amid district decisions. The reserve board roster and site choices remain under study.
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Washington, D. C
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Central Reserve
Reserve Board
Wilson
Federal Reserve System
National Park
Copper Strike Quiz Proceeds and Testimony Continues
Miners and deputies figure in the copper strike inquiry in Hancock Michigan as Gov Ferris wires dates for alleged violations while the congressional committee presses rules of evidence. Witnesses recount searches and attacks, including Americo Monticello and his wife details of deputies breaking into their home.
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Hancock, Mich
Ferris
Taylor
Congressional Committee
Michigan National Guard
Switzer
Hias
Switger
South Range
Americo Monticello
Buckeye Farmer Robbed by Des Moines Thugs
A Buckeye farmer riding home in Des Moines was attacked by five men after a cab ride invitation. The farmer and cabman Dan Schwinger tried to defend themselves, sustaining cuts and bruises. a piece of the farmer’s ear was bitten as the assailants fled.
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Des Moines
Dan Schwinger
Buckeye
Schwinger
Seaton to Pitch in Federal League for Brooklyn
Seaton, last year’s pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, signed today to pitch in the Federal League and will report to Brooklyn. Officials say he did not enter any agreement with Philadelphia club President Baker.
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Chicago
Seaton
Philadelphia National
Federal League
Brooklyn
Baker
Philadelphia Club
Mrs John A Logan Swallows Poison By Mistake
Mrs John A Logan widow of the Civil War hero ingested a poisonous medicine at her Washington home thinking it was a cold remedy. For several hours she was in a precarious condition before doctors administered antidotes and she was reported out of danger today.
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Washington, D.C
John A. Logan
Mother Jones Denied Habeas Corpus by Colorado Supreme Court
The Colorado Supreme Court denied Mary Jones known as Mother Jones the petition for leave to file a writ of habeas corpus as a military prisoner in the southern Colorado coal fields. Five judges opposed granting leave while Chief Justice Musser and Justice Scott would have granted the petition and issued the writ.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Mary Jones
Colorado
Musser
Scott
John Harris Improves After Hotel Explosion Injuries
Friends report John Harris, night fireman at the Ellis hotel, made a notable recovery at Presbyterian hospital. He stood and walked for the first time since being burned in the gasoline blast, with skin grafting surgery possible. Charge The Crittenden remained restless but semi conscious.
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John Harris
Ellis Hotel
Presbyterian Hospital
Tix
Crittenden
Neto Threat Has Senators in a Quandary
In Washington on February 18 the Burnett immigration bill faces a presidential veto risk if the literacy test provision is kept. Senate immigration committee members expect a lively session as they debate retaining the provision despite President Wilson's opposition. The looming veto complicates the bill's path after its house passage.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Senate For Migration Committee
Wilson
House
Senate
Taft
Feaure
Former brakeman dies after jumping in front of train
Richard J. Lloyd, a former Northwestern passenger brakeman, was killed when he threw himself under a fast mail train at the Boone Iowa station. Officials cited his recent job loss and alleged troubles with his divorced wife as factors in the act.
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Boone
Richard J. Lloyd
Northwestern
Hugh Scores In Minneapolis Bowling Meet
At Minneapolis on February 18, the International Bowling Association meet nears its end. Top five-man teams remain led by the trio from Sunday while single match scores spotlight F. F. Anton of Omaha and Minneapolis players A. J. Rosenquist and J. Garland. Leader totals include Wild Rose Marshalltown in five-man, Gibson Roblin of Winnipeg with doubles, Sweeney Ashley Sioux City in doubles, and several high singles across Chicago South Omaha and Des Moines.
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Minneapolis
Minn
International Bowling Association
F. F. Anton
Omaha
A. J. Rosenquist
J. Garland
Wild Rose
Marshalltown
Cc R. Gibson
Geo. Roblin
Winnipeg
J. A. Sweeney
C. Ashley
Sioux City
H. A. Myers
H. Hartsook
Sioux Falls
J. Martino
Chicago
Paul Chadd
South Omaha
Emil Imikoff
Dubuque
M. Firestone
J. Sweeney
R. Weiman
Marehalltown
George Roblin
W. Disalow
Des Moines
Roll of Honor Courier Readers Note
A reader identifies themselves as J. H. Kuhns age 77, noting long affiliation with the Courier since spring 1869 and referencing 321 Fremont Street, February Is.
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Roll OF Honor Courier
Fremont Street
Courier
Iowa Convicts Object to Sterilization Law Challenge
At Ft Madison Iowa convicts prepare to file a district court test case led by R A Ryan challenging the state sterilization law for insane, diseased, and criminal wards. A legal fund has been raised with 6 cents earned by one inmate, and Geo B Stewart will represent Ryan as the case moves toward the state supreme court.
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Ft. Madison
Commonwealth
R. A. Ryan
Popu Watson
Ryan
State Board of Parole
Geo. B. Stewart
Supreme Court of the United States
Vanderbilt Home Destroyed by Fire on Long Island
Jericho New York February 18 the country home of Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr valued with furnishings and art treasures at nearly one million dollars was destroyed by fire today only occupants were a caretaker and servants overheated furnace cited as cause snow blocked access for Hicksville and Wentbury fire departments who could not drag apparatus to the scene the house built last year cost 400000 with additions 100000 and 60 rooms walls hung with rare tapestries and paintings
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Jericho
L. I
Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Hicksville
Wentbury
Hamilton enters Democratic race for governor in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Feb 18 John T Hamilton former state board of control member announces candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket. Campaign manager Paul Kerseh of Davenport a prominent Second district Democrat who previously backed Henry Vollmer arrived to discuss the bid. Hamilton was urged to run two years ago and once served as Democratic congressman in 1890.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Hamilton
State Board of Control
Paul Kerseh
Davenport
Henry Vollmer
Hamilton
Aked Resignation Refused by San Francisco Federation
In San Francisco on Feb 18 the San Francisco Church Federation voted 14 to 19 to reject Rev Charles F Akeds resignation as federation president The pastor of the First Congregational church had faced criticism for a sermon denying orthodox belief in the virgin birth of Christ The decision preserves his leadership of the body.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco Church Federation
Charles F. Aked
First Congregational Church
Aked
Federation
Suffraget Attacks Elderly English Peer at Wedding Crowd
A militant suffraget armed with a whip struck Baron Weardale as he walked with his wife among 200 wedding guests en route to Althorp Park for the Sidney Peet and Lady Delia Spencer nuptials. He fell but suffered no serious injury. the assailant was arrested.
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London
Baron Weardale
Althorp Park
Northampton
Sidney Peet
Vincount Peal
Delia Spencer
War Spencer
Lord Weardale
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Aurora, Ill
Southern Iowa Line
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State of Michigan
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el Tovar
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Jones
Neto
Train
Hugh
J. H. Kuhns
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Vanderbilt
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