Bulky Files In Our Ibner Case Delays New Trial Bid
Arguments on a new trial in the Scribner et al v Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern case centered on alleged perjury by lead plaintiff witness J W Ackerman. Defense affidavits claim statements by Ackerman and a Pinkerton detective conflict with earlier testimony. Ackerman says he was offered money to testify and was possibly intoxicated during the alleged statements. Several witnesses appeared as the Ontario hearing began while G W Smythe, ill in hospital, could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
Charles Scribner
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
J. W. Ackerman
Pickett Swisher
Ackerman
Cermat
Tel
D. J. Goodman
Pinkeron
Scribner Oy
Risk
Isk
Cribner
Himoney
Goodman
Metropole
Matthew Estrate
Alfred Longley
B. F. Jake J. E. Williams
J. G. Ifer
Revival Meetings Open at St Pauls M E Church
St Pauls M E Church began a series of revival meetings with Rev F Q Brown delivering a strong evening sermon. Music features a large orchestra led by Miss Ima Cutler and a chorus directed by C Stotts. Guests include Rev Harte A Baker and Rev Dr Johnson with further speakers through Friday. Indefinite run with public attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s M. H. Church
F. Q. Rown
Ima Cutler
C. Stotts
T. M. Wens
Logan Avenue
Logan
United “Evangelical Church
G. Waltz
Des Moines
I. B. Church
Della
Urner Carey
Chicago
Carey
Cedar Rapids
Majestic Opens With Millionaire Reward Playlet
The Majestic bills a new production titled a multimillionaire offers 100000 rewards for restoring his daughter to life of living. Johnny Jones attempts a walk on a tight rope between two skyscrapers but falls. He awakens to find it all a dream with Will Kent delivering comic flair and strong supporting company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majas.k
Will Kent
Johnny Jones
Johnny
William B. Friebader
Majestic
Nly
Mr. Kent
English-born minister chosen as successor at First Congregational
The First Congregational church of Princeton Illinois selects Rev Harold B Parr as successor to Rev Walter H Rollins. Parr, 28, educated in England and Chicago Theological Seminary, has led a Princeton IL church for three years and will likely move to Waterloo soon after release from current post.
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First Congregational Church
Walter H. Rollins
Harold B. Parr
Princton
Parr
First Church
England
British Isles
America
Chicago Theological Seminary
Princeton
Til
Part
Waterloo
Mr. Parr
City
Lantern explosion injures Sherwood greenhouse worker
Frank Billings, an employee at the Sherwood greenhouse, was badly burned on his hands and arms Saturday afternoon when a lantern he was filling exploded after gasoline was placed in a kerosene can. Firemen arrived but the buildings suffered no damage. this marked the second alarm at the plant in less than a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Billings
Sherwood
Hr. Billings
Delegates from Two Americas Holds Conference
Genoa deputy Carlo Cavagnari filed a government interrogation asking Italy's likely action regarding the American initiative for a Washington conference next spring. The United States calls the meeting to address financial and commercial issues arising from the European war. Central and South American ministers and bankers are invited to join treasury officials for discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Carlo Cavagnari
Chamber of Deputies
Genoa
Italy
Washington
Cavaznari
United States
Americas
Treasury Department
Automobile Struck by IC Engine on Eleventh Street Bridge
G. R. Burd narrowly escaped fatal injuries when an Illinois Central engine struck his automobile on Eleventh street near the Eleventh street bridge shortly after 6 o'clock last evening. The car was wrecked but Burd sustained serious back injuries and bruises. the engine was halted after carrying the car down the track. Burd was driving toward the bridge. the engine was returning to the roundhouse. He was alone, and had there been occupants in the rear seat, escape would have been unlikely. He was taken home to 412 Seventh Street West. doctors expect no serious complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Burd
Illinois Central
Eleventh Street
Burd
Seventh Street West
Martin Hotel Expansion May Add Fourth Floor
The Martin hotel owned by H. C. Martin likely will add another story early next spring, expanding to four stories. Tenants Waiser and Kamp Schroer urge extra rooms to meet demand as the current 46 rooms fill nightly since 1914 and winter traffic remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
H. C. Martin
Waiser & Kampschroer
Thenlmors
Toy
Dbottom
Wedding Celebration Brawl Leads to Court Fines
Nelson Bucklin Oliver Truer and Walter Shannon appeared in potirs court after a Saturday wedding celebration at Bucklin's former home. Police restored peace as alcohol was consumed and furniture damaged. Bucklin was fined ten dollars and the other cases were postponed to this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bucklin
Oliver Truer
Walter Shannon
Potirs Court
Bucklin
Bucken
Ohio Legislature Opens Eighty-First Session
Columbus dispatches report the Ohio legislature convening for its eighty-first session with Gov. Cox’s message outlining state problems and legislative priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oho
Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Forger and grip thief arrested in Waterloo
J. R. McCain, 20, described as a professional forger and grip thief, was captured at the Russell-Lamson hotel in Waterloo. He allegedly stole W. D. Whicker’s traveling bag and various furs, used forged checks, and claimed ties to Chicago agents. McCain is sought in Minnesota and Wisconsin. hotel proprietors warned by the Midwest Hotel Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J. R. McCain
Russell-Lamaon
McCam
Tata
Alimesota
Wisconsin
Mankato
Minn
W. D. Whicker
Chicago
McCain
Irving Hotel
Hildreth
Charles City
Myr
Whicker
Eilig
Saulpaych
Mankato Wid
Lie
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Ruscell-Lamson
Anid Coor
Strange marital relations found in New York City
In New York City on January 4 a case of alleged slow poisonings ended with the death of two toddlers, John aged two and Lorida aged eight months, while the mother Ida Rogers is expected to die. Loriys Elton Rogers, the lawyer known as her husband, remains at the bedside with no comment as questions hover around Rogers and his ex wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mason
Ihis
New York
Ida Rogers
John
Lorida
Loriys Elton Rogers
Bronx
Annie Rogue
Rogers
Caroline Giddings Rogers
Riverside Drive
Annie Rogers
Freeport Man Wounded in New Year Celebrations
Fred Elbeck, 21 Winne sheik street, Freeport, shot through a window as revelers fired a revolver at midnight on New Year’s Eve 1914 1915. The bullet lodged in his right lung and he lies in danger at St Francis hospital. doctors have not removed it due to his weak condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fred E]beck
Winnesheik Street
Elbecks
Elbeck
St. Francis Hospital
Town Hotelkeepers to Convene Executive Meeting in Waterloo
G Holden, president of the Town Hotelkeepers association, calls an executive committee and vice presidents meeting in Waterloo tomorrow to discuss future plans. It is expected that 15 or 2 prominent men will represent their cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Holden
Town Hotelkeepers’ Association
Waterloo
Gardner presses military probe on U S defenses
Rep Gardner urged a national military preparedness inquiry before the house military committee. He argued the United States would barely supply half the guns used at Mukden and faulted the panel for not hearing Majors General Wood and Crozier. He cited force projections for a 65 mile battle line around New York and lagging field gun equipment versus Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gardner
House Military Committee
United States
Paris
Mukden
Wood
Crozier
New York
Rheumagalts Indigestion Cure Ad
An old advertisement extols Rheumagalts as a remedy for indigestion. It promises relief from sour stomach, cramps, and rumbling bowels, claiming easy digestion after a few days of daily two teaspoonfuls in water before breakfast. The product, produced by the Jamon Rheumatath Company in Minneapolis, is offered in 24c 6c and $1.00 bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon Rheumatath Company
Iinneapolis
Minn
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G. W. Smythe
Toppear
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Egular Bae
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Woroen
Rollins
First Congregational Ears
Harold BE
Axminster
Im Eo
Hill
Auton
Wiite
Charlies
Coats
Strange
New York City
Gardner Harps
U.S. Defenses
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