Longshore Case Highlights Courtroom Drama and Testimony
In a district court proceeding, Dr. Anna Longshore faces a second degree murder charge as the defense rests after seven witnesses. Prosecutor Walter Brench presents two hours of opening arguments followed by Elmer Feely, with J. C. Murtagh to offer closing statements. The trial, crowded with spectators especially women, features strong character testimony and cross examinations as both sides seek to clarify evidence and prove or disprove the alleged operation on Minnie Ballard of Tripoli in May 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Longshore-Moon
Walter Brench
Elmer Fpeely
Feely
J. C O. Murtagh
E. J. Wenner
Beause
Murer
Counse
Udge
C. W. Mullan
Longshore Witly
Dr. Anna Longshore
J. C.murtagh
HK. S. Feely
Dr. Longshore
Longshore
Minnie Ballard
Tripoli
G. J. Bennett
Hat
Bennett
Frieds
Nellie Strayer
Vern Ballard
Phoebe Wehland
French
Mr. French
Ballard
Fesly
Mr. Feely
W. A. Rohlf
Wenner
Mabel A. Archer
Beech Street
W. A. Gentzler
Sixth Street
J. T. Sullivan
Frank J. Fowler
Annan Lovelett
Sullivan
Webland
Murtagh
Arthur Bennett
Waterloo
Young Office Man Leaves for War Work
M. F. Gleason begins as assistant chief clerk in the Illinois Central western Hanes office replacing D. F. Huntoon who departs for Camp Dodge. Huntoon, in Illinois Central service 12 years, leaves for Dubuque after months of attempts to enter military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FP. Gleason
W. S. Williams
Illinois Central Western Hanes
Gleason
Freeport
D. F. Huntoon
Dubuque
Camp Dodge
Huntoon
Illinois Central
Patrick's Day Smoke Fund Boosted by Irish Club
The Pershing’s army fund at the front received a 200 contribution from the Irish Fellowship club banquet committee in Chicago. To cut costs from the St Patrick’s Day celebration the club replaced the green candy with cigars and cigarets and redirected the saved money to soldiers overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pershing
Bowman Declares Candidacy for State Senator
M L Bowman announces his run for the Republican nomination in the Black Hawk Grundy district at the June primaries. A Waterloo figure and crop expert, Bowman plans an active campaign and pledges to begin work immediately without pledges to any man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bowman
Black Hawk-Grundy County
Bowman
Black Hawk County
W. L. Harding
State College
Ames
Waterloo
G. E. Howard
Service League
Local Society Notes From Westminster Guild to Chautauqua Circles
A dense digest of area guilds and clubs meets with varied programs at Westminster, Graves Memorial, St. Luke’s and Calvary churches. Debates on liquor policy, lectures on Dante and Hull House, and sisterhood gatherings color the week as groups host papers, devotional hours, and anniversary celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves Memorial U. B
John Hanson
C. F. Thimblebee
E. M. Shaw
Frank Trewery
Missionary Society of
J. W. Roth
Hey
H. L. Haywood
Waterloo Wife Doing Good Work
Woman from Waterloo reports dramatic relief after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for years of stomach liver and bloating troubles. She credits the simple preparation with removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, promising a refund if not convinced. Wanegler Bros Siewers Drug Co and Hansen and Hansen advertise this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanegler, Bros
Siewers Drug Co
Hansen and Hansen
Gets-It promotes painless corn removal in old ad style
A vintage advertisement touts Gets-It as the modern painless corn remedy. It claims two drops on the corn, no cutting, and immediate relief with the shoe reapplied. The copy cites broad pharmacist and drugstore sponsorships and lists several retailers and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
H. W. Taggart
C. J. Miller
Hansen & M Hansen
Floras Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Slewers Drug Co
Miss Buck Granted Leave To Care For Parents
Cedar Falls February 19 Miss Edith Buck a college faculty member has requested leave of absence to travel to Grinnell Iowa to care for her ailing parents The board will grant the request Also noted Miss Harriet Santos daughter of state representative G B L Santee underwent a second appendicitis operation at Sartor Memorial Hospital following an earlier procedure two weeks ago
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Cedar Falls
Edith Buck
Grinnall
Buck
Grinnell College
Bfarriutt Santos
G. BL Santee
Sartor Memorial Hospital
Waterloo Business College Tarts Telegraphy Class Ed
Six young women and ten young men enrolled in the telegraphy class for the first season at Waterloo Business College last night. C Morton Western Union operator at Hotel Has sell Lamson will lead the class with E A Gregory Waterloo Western Union manager delivering a brief opening talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Waterloo
C. Morton
Western Union
Hassell-Lamson
E. A. Gregory
Western Union Company
Waterloo
Bible Prize Draws Girls to YWCA Class
The Girls' Hi Bible class will meet at the YWCA Thursday at 4 15 PM with Mrs. Harry Fischer in charge. The Acts study runs through March and the girl with the best book will receive a Schefield Bible at the course's end.
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C. A
Harry Fisher
Frugal Canthrax Shampoo Ad Promises Easy Dandruff Care
An advertisement touts a cheap sham shampoo using Canthrax dissolved in hot water to produce a full cup of scented shampoo. It claims easy application from scalp to ends, thorough cleaning, quick drying, and a glossy soft finish.
Letters From Waterloo Boys in the Service
A corporal in Ila U. S. Expeditionary Force writes from France to his mother describing camp life in a small village with Belgians and Germans quarters, weather, chores, and dances. He asks for chocolate bars cigars and mince pins, notes hunger for sweets, and mentions training, anticipation of combat, and a box received in November. Also, George M. Scribner of Quenn City Park, VI, celebrated an anniversary in Burlington wearing his wedding outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyana C. Lauser
Ila U. S
France
Mra. J. Willumgon
San
Quatiera
Willel
George M. Scribner
Quenn City Park
Hurlington
Smileage Book Sales Near Eight Hundred in Campaign
The Smileage drive plans to place sales at stores and banks after the initial campaign in the city. The $800 quota is nearly reached and may total $1,000 when final returns arrive. Committee head Mrs. B. Roies reports $147 sold, with $44 sent to Waterloo boys. Other committees report similarly strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
Fry
Mra
B. Roies
Waterloo
Painters Short Course Opens in Cleveland Federal Building
Lathe, Cleveland, O., opens a painters short course in the federal building. Lathe will conduct classes on graining methods as the first feature. About 20 men registered for the initial demonstrations. The course is part of a state series similar to the one held in Waterloo last year with local painters and decorators well represented and attendees from nearby towns.
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Cleveland
Federal
Mar
Efa
Waterloo
Wellsburg Officials Build Patriotism Image Through Recruitment
Wellsburg Iowa officials foster heat and patriotism as Sergt C H Whitmore visits for a two day recruiting drive. Mayor Dr W F Chinn secures him the best room and royal treatment, aiming to enlist many locals into regular army service in a city not previously visited by a recruiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welesburg
Wellsburg
Sergt. C. H. Wwilmore
W. F. Chinn
Seret
Whitmore
Marin Blanchard Found After Disappearance
Mario Blanchard reports a 13 year old girl who vanished Friday after bidding her sister goodbye and preparing for school has been located in Vargo North Dakota visiting her mother. The case involved a sudden absence and swift search by authorities and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin Blanchard
Mario Blanchard
Vargo
N. D
Davenport Butcher Charged Under Espionage Act
John Roth local butcher was brought before United States Commissioner A G Bush in Davenport Ta for alleged espionage act violations tied to fictitious anti American posters in his shop. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Hearing scheduled Saturday. Baby Wagner funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at 810 Riehl Street Beasley accompanied by her mother to the meat market where she saw sawdust and whispered about the butcher.
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Davenport
John Roth
United States
A.G. Bush
Roth
Baby Wagner
Riehl Street
Beasle
Mamma
Dola
Boston Transcript
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H. J. Wenner
Mullan
Reputtal
Esterday
Tudge Mullan
Bowman Gut
Alawtor
Wii Bo
Tontgut
Deborah
Westminster ' Guild
Lulu Davia
Lilian Sohner
Raymond Addington
Dante
Franca
Cedar Heights
Woman's Club
Cc. W. Stilson
Macy Campbell
AG. Nt. Edwards
John W. George
Rolleall
Miss Lovett
Miss Hill
Hull House
Jane Addams
Ruth Jeffers
W. RR. Walker
Frances Willard
J. H. Yaggy
M. H
Ladies’ Aid Society
Yorelyn Missionary Society
Mary MH. Kroesen
She Home Missionary Society
Ald Society
First Congregational
Mra. J. T. Allen
The
Ladies’ Industrial Society
Thimble
Mra. Della O'Neill
Watereloo Business College
Fashion Department
Ness
Black Hawk Bank
Free Rey
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