Virts Case: Defense Calls Character Witnesses After State Rest
The state rested at 11 this morning in the Virts case after Dr Haffa’s cross examination. Defense then called three character witnesses N J Near GC R Keeler and Frank Clark who vouched for Virts good reputation and integrity. Keeler noted complaints about transit price disputes but said he pays them little heed. Virts then testified describing his career, hunting trip, and the events of March 21 including the Schrader cottage party and morning river trip.
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Virts
Haffa
N. J. Near
Springfield
Ill
GC. R. Keeler
van Noy News & Hotel Co
Frank Clark
Wirts
McCoy
Keeler
Fred Austin
Ilinois Central
Thomas A. Virts
Longley
van Noy Hotel Co
Brown Hotel Co
Southern Pacific
Texas
Kansas City
Old Mexico
Schrader Cottage
B. L. Bowden
Hitchcock
Carl Brown
Harry
Charles Chapman
Mr. Peterson
Mr. Bowden
Harry Chapman
Mr. Wirts
Iry
Waterloo
Mr. Palmer
Bowden
Dr. Haffa
Leighton
Palmer
Frank Hanlon
Mrs James Hardy Rites Set After Waterloo Death
Mrs James Hardy a Waterloo resident for 49 years died at 420 yesterday from heart failure at home 313 Iowa Street She married 26 years ago as Mary McMahon and funeral is from St Josephs Catholic church at 9 am Friday Survived by husband and children Ruby Friend Frank Owen and others plus siblings and a Waterloo born 1857 age 46 Schmolt's orchestra heads to Ryan for a Catholic bazaar with Readlya to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hardy
Waterloo
Iowastret
Mary McMahon
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
John McMahon
J. H. Goswiler
P. J. Goswiler
Harah McMahon
John Ford
Dubuque
Hardy
Wilson Says Private Monopolies Indefensible and Intolerable
William J. Bryan, speaking at a Democratic state banquet in Topeka, said President Wilson believes private monopolies are indefensible and intolerable. He noted J. P. Morgan’s move to dissolve firms and predicted the anti trust drive would advance, though details remain to be set.
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Topeka
Kas
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Bryan
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Mr. Bryan
Beef growers urged to raise baby beef for profits
At the Iowa Beef Producers convention, experts predict no relief from high beef prices. Dean Curtiss and Prof Pew emphasize feeding corn silage and alfalfa for cheap gains, finishing yearling steers around 1200 pounds in 14 to 18 months. Calif shows planned. two Beefsteak Special trains scheduled. officers elected.
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Aies
Iowa
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Dean Charles F. Curtiss
W. H. Pew
Charles Escher
M International
Iowa Beef
Botna
GC. W. Huntley
Chariton
George H. Burge
Mt. Vernon
S. Hechiner
Rex Beresford
Virginia Senator to Seek Return of Martha Washington Will
Virginia senator KR FE Thornton announced he will ask the legislature to empower the attorney general to sue to recover Martha Washingtons will from J P Morgan in New York. The will vanished from Fairfax courthouse during the Civil War and has long been sought by D A R members and Virginias citizens.
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Fairfax
KR. FE. Thornton
Virginia
Martha Washington
J. P. Morgan
New York
Bull Run
John S. Barbour
Falls Church
Thornton
Belle de Costa Green
Mr. Morgan
Yeny
Test of Eugenics Law Prompts Writs and Conflicts
Alfred Peterson filed a mandamus to force a license without the Wasserman test. Attorneys general warn doctors signing noncompliant certificates may face conspiracy prosecutions. Counties report delays and varied responses. some refuse licenses, others issue with forms. The Milwaukee case proceeds to a Saturday hearing before Judge Eschweiler.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Alfred Peterson
Supreme Court
Wasserman
Hipke
Hudson
Gretna Green
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Menominee
Mich
Wauke
Sherboygan
Madison
Green Bay
Attorney General
Ensworth
Eschweiler
Circuit Court
Majestic Vaudeville Opens With New Bill
The Majestic begins a three day run tomorrow afternoon with Early Morning Reflections a new 17 minute vaudeville piece starring Sager Midgley supported by a cast. Eddie Howard & Co perform Hose Were the Happy Days and P T Selbitz presents Spirit Paintings. Willie Coleman the Irish wit and The Arrents comedy acrobats complete the program.
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Majestic
Sager Midgley
Eddie Howard & Co
P. T. Selbitz
Willie Coleman
Society events for Thursday in town
Social gatherings and meetings listed for Thursday include Mrs. Henry Searles at Argyle Street with the social band and a business meeting chaired by Mrs. M. Lithy of 1026 Commercial Street. The Ladies Aid at First Lutheran Church plans annual officer elections with Mesdames Collens Merce and Nelson. The first party series features Mrs. J. T. Sullivan and Miss Jessie Cooley hosting at Franklin Street.
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CL. C. Chib
Henry Searles
Argyle Street
M. Lithy
Commercial Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Lutheran Church
Mesdames
Wm.Collens
Merce and Nelson
J. T. Sullivan
Jessie Cooley
Franklin Street
What Advertisers Say Janesville Waterloo 1914 Courier Ad Payment
Gentlemen enclose check for 56 to pay for an ad in the Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Iowa receipted by Finehfard Mutual Lelonhone Co H R Plantz secretary notes the ad drew many calls and supports the benefit of placing ads in the Courier. letter dated January 4 1914 from Janesville Iowa telegram style business correspondence
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Janesville
Publishers “Courier
Waterloo
Towa
Waterloo Evening Courier
New Arrivals At Tate Prison
Fort Madison Iowa January seventh. Deputy Sheriffs Datin and Groves escorted Louis Hohl to the state prison to begin an eight year term for the manslaughter of Arthur Hirachler a Donnellson hardware merchant. Hohl will work in the idle shop while awaiting clothes and assignment. Bond was not posted on time and an appeal may follow. Chirikos and Ada Burgess are involved in the Elma Burgess poisoning case. Chirikos received a life sentence after a jury convicted him of first degree murder. Ada Burgess awaits next term for defense.
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Fort Madison
J. J. Datin
Geo. Groves
Louis Hohl
Franklin Township
Hamilton
Arthur Hirachler
Donnellson
Hohl
Dle
Clouis Chirikos
Mason City
Penitentiary
Ada Burgess
Elma Burgess
Pew
Chirikos
Market summary and weather outlook for early January
Chicago markets show corn sliding on exhausted longs amid stiff margin calls. Wheat and oats weakened by corn mood and mild winter weather. Hog prices fall with weaker beef and pork values. sheep and lamb demand muted. Chicago produce features stable butter and higher cheese, with potatoes steady. Live stock receipts list hogs around 88,000 tomorrow, cattle near 6,000, sheep around 20,000. Sheep market opened steady, closed weak by 19 cents. Wheat futures in Winnipeg and Chicago show July and May positions at modest gains or losses.
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Chicago
Danube
Atlantic
United States
Choice Reeves
Union Stock Yard
Kansas
South Omaha
Omaha
Texas
Waterloo
Wellington
Onta
Pee &c
Eeoe
Grain Market News From Chicago and Duluth
Grain prices and futures figures for Chicago and Duluth are listed with fluctuations in Wheat Corn and Oats. July and May contracts appear for several markets including Kansas City and St. Louis with mixed quotes across white and yellow varieties.
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Duluth
Se. Louis
Kansas City
City in Brief Highlights Local Meetings and Travels
Local notes show Mr and Mrs George Miller of Prospect Hills planning a Monday departure for Los Angeles. Trades class in shop mathematics meets Thursday at East High. carpenters and builders' registrations may occur Friday night. Various residents and visitors from Cedar Rapids Munette Kiester Nordsfield and Ames are noted with brief health and travel updates. A declamatory contest for East High is scheduled Friday at eight oclock with about ten entries.
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George Miller
Prospect Hills
Los Angeles
East High School
W. I. Powers
Munete
Ind
FB. B. Maynard
Commercial Street
Dubuque
Paul Talbot
Corn Magazine
Ames
East High
West High
Cedar Falls
Grandview General Store Burns In Early Morning Fire
Grandview Louisiana January 7 The general store of J K Garrett was practically destroyed by fire early this morning Loss is estimated at about five thousand dollars The cause is not known
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Grandview
J. K. Garrett
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T. A Virte
J. Hardy
Schmolt
Ryan
Readlya
U.S. Supreme
Tate Prison
Lamson Brothers & Company
Chicago Board OF Trade
Marsh-Place
G. Larrabee
Michigan
Wisconsin Reds
Jan. T
Atlaneapulis
Wheat
Ste. Winnipeg
Jay Sasee
Rsa Ea
Astrachan
Coats
THD
Dunchanan
W.N. Dearborn
A. C. Comestock
Cedar Rapids
The
Dearborn Construction Company
W. B. Grover
Rock Island
Town Falls
N.C. Starbuck
Kiester, Minn
Wesley Clemens
Jefferson Street
David Brown
Hugo Ternes
Board of Brown
General Store
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