Unusual probate report as heirs refuse cash from estate
In Marshalltown on July 17 an eight heir Medhus estate dispute defies cash payment. They refuse $1,000 cash and a $4,000 note offered by Salve Roseland, insisting on a future settlement and citing conscience. The matter involves Gulick and Gonna Medhus heirs and prior guardianship litigation from 1910.
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Marshalltown
District Court
Gilbert J. Hill
Gilman
Gullick
Gonna Medhus
Dunbar
Gullck Medhus
E. D. Medhus
Genna Ball
O. G. Medhus
A. G. Medhus
Chicago
Martha Olsen
Eugene Olson
A. D. Medhus
Dillon
George S. Iverson
LeGrand
Tal
Medhus
Gulick
Gonne Medicus
Salve K. Roseland
Bertha Medhus Qlton
Auushter
Gulick and
Gonne
Med- Tms
Court Orders Return of Farm to Maker in Marriage Contract Case
The court orders the farm deed returned to the maker Farm for Marriage Contract. Roseland denies deceit in the nuptial pact and admits Olson conveyed the farm before marriage. He claims the action is barred by statute of limitations and disputes any compromise over a $4000 note and a $1000 certificate of deposit.
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Eld
Medhus
Guick
Gonns
Medbus
Gilman Bank
Heseland
Roseland
Athor
Acc
Cummings
S&s. K. Roseland
Wife fails to win divorce from California rancher
Adele J. Bryant of New York sought divorce from Solomon H. Bryant of Covina claiming his manners, such as eating with a knife, not changing clothes at dinner, and rarely bathing, ruined the marriage. The Los Angeles judge ruled these quirks did not meet cruelty as required by law. The couple wed Sept 18, 1933.
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Adele J. Bryant
New York
Solomon HE. Bryant
Covina
Saya
Santa Fe tram yielding gold coin treasure tale
In Topeka on July 17, Pete Anderson found a 1847 gold coin near New Ulysses in Grant County. Rumors say other coins lie nearby as treasure seekers abandon ranch work to drill along the old Santa Fe trail near the Cimarron valley.
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Topeka
Kan
Pete Anderson
New Ulysses
Grant County
Hhis Land
Santa Fe
Dodge City
Anderson
Farma
Cimarron Valley
Autographic Camera Patent Sells For Large Sum
New York July 17 A check for 200000 drawn on the National Bank of Commerce paid to Henry Galsman inventor for his autographic camera the device dating and signing photos at the moment of capture. Galsman says four years of work created a simple yet light controlled system with red paper and a stylus. Royalty terms shifted to a lump sum after negotiations ending with a 390000 check.
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New York
National Bank of Commerce
Henry Galsman
Galsman
Gajaman
West Ninety-fourth Street
Cheok
Gateman
Galyman
Gaisman
M'Sweeney Reinstated After Ten Day Suspension
Detective J F McSweeney will be reinstated to the police department next week after a ten day suspension and return to his former position as plain clothesman. The commission states the offense was misconduct but notes a slight excuse due to anger and advises officers receive slight consideration for insubordination.
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J. F. McSweeney
Leighton
Paul W. Smith
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
McSweeney
Navajos Sweat Bath Described as Desert Cleansing Habit
The article explains a Navajo method of cleansing using a sweat bath in a small hogan-like structure. Heated stones are moved inside, the door is covered to trap heat, and bathers endure hours of perspiration before drying with hot desert sand. The piece compares it to civilization’s bath. It also mentions Crystal theatre showing Goodness Gracious with a Vitagraph feature.
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Christian Derald
Navajo
Southwest
Dust and Rain Delay Trail of Hopkinton Murder Suspect
Bloodhounds led by Harry Ferguson failed to recover a trail for George DeLair after a deep dust trail vanished when a heavy rainstorm washed away scent. Hounds followed one mile to a highway before losing it as rain intensified. Ferguson awaited drier weather hoping to reestablish the scent and continue the search.
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George DeLair
Hopkinton
Harry Ferguson
Ferguson
Gunboat Smith Seeks Rematch With Carpentier
London July 17 Gunboat Smith and manager Jim Buckley said they would press for a return fight with Georges Carpentier after the French heavyweight won the decision at Olympia when Smith was disqualified in the sixth round for striking a downed opponent. Smith, who wore glasses in sunlight, claimed eyes and light glare affected his actions and said he would fight anywhere for the purse. He added he would not box again before a cinematograph.
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London
Dickinson Funeral silhouetted in Waterloo rites
Funeral services for George W. Dickinson will be Saturday afternoon at 4 from 1419 Fourth street. Rev W B Sandford of Westminister Presbyerian church will officiate with Elmwood as the interment site. Private services for immediate family only. Waterloo lodge B P C E members will lead and meet at Ellis hall at 2 30 for a procession.
War Veterans to Vote for Memorial Hall Trustees
G. F. Crabtree adjutant of Robert Anderson post G A R announces polls open at the G A R hall from 1 until Saturday afternoon. Officers want all members to vote and three trustees will be selected for Memorial hall.
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G. F. Crabtree
Robert Anderson
G. A. R. Hall
Memorial Hall
Crystal Theatre Presents Goodness Gracious Comedy
The Crystal theatre screens the Vitagraph photo comedy Goodness Gracious today. Advertisement notes the film draws laughter with its lighthearted antics and broad humor.
Ulcerated Tooth Was Soon Fatal
Willis Moser a 40 year old farmer of Hir Run near St Francis hospital died at 6 am after an ulcerated tooth surgery led to blood poisoning and typhoid fever. He leaves a widow and nine fatherless children. Survived by his father at Buena Vista.
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Willis Moser
Hir Run
St. Francis Hospital
Suffraget Slashes Portrait of Carlyle in Gallery
In London on July 17 a militant suffragist slashed a portrait of Thomas Carlyle by Sir John Millais at the National Portrait Gallery with a butcher's cleaver. Anne Hunt, who fought attendants for 93 seconds, was arrested after a severe struggle and handed to police with cuts from broken glass.
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London
Thomas Carlyle
John Millais
National Portrait Gallery
Anne Hunt
Miss Hunt
Haitian Revolution Freshly Breaks Out In Cape Haitien
Cape Haitien reports General Leon Duque and government troops recaptured Pere Du Mid and Milot from rebels and set up links with the presidential column. A second rebel band faced government forces on the plains of Limonade as another government unit seized Fort.
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Cape Haitien
Haiti
Leon Duque
Pere du Mid
Milot
Limonade
Rebels Suppressed After Haiti Capital Uprising
Doronville and then began its march on Onanaminthe the principal stronghold of the rebels. A panic followed a revolutionary outbreak with heavy shooting in the streets of the Haitian capital as government forces moved to restore order.
Engagement announced for Miss Constance Buel to Vivian Burnett
New York date July 17. The engagement is announced of Miss Constance Buel to Vivian Burnett the author of Little Lord Fontleroy. Miss Buel is daughter of Clarence C Buel a magazine editor. Burnett is a club member and local politician in Plandome Long Island. He is 38 and the wedding is planned for September.
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New York
Mias
Constance Buel
Vivian Burnett
Lord Fontleroy
Frances 4. Burnett
Miss Buel
Clarence C. Buet
President Wilson defies orders to work from White House
Washington July 17 President Wilson slipped from his room to the executive offices amid illness from indigestion. He told White House officials he could not stay in his room while work accumulated and signed a number of papers though he did not intend to receive visitors.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Cleaner Althiede Returns From Denver Vacation
Althiede of Unique Cleaners spent two weeks visiting major Western cleaning shops in Denver and other cities. He plans to implement learned ideas in the local establishment to improve service and believes the trip will benefit Unique Cleaners and its customers.
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Althiede
Unique Cleaners
Denver
Colo
Gracious the laughmaker in Vitagraph masterpiece
Gracious, billed as the biggest laughmaker in filmdom, headlines a Vitagraph film considered a true crowd pleaser and centerpiece of the studio's lineup.
Movie May Occupy New Quarters Soon
A moving picture theatre may occupy the first floor of the new building along Commercial street beside the burnt Russell Lamson block. Negotiations for a five year lease are nearing completion. Waterloo Lodge No. 716 of the Odd Fellows has leased the second story for lodge use and will move in after finishing touches. C. W. Armagast is the contractor. the building sits on a 35 by 140 foot site with foundation work started.
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Moving Picture Theatre
Commercial Street
Russell-Lamson
H. L. McMurray
Ligonier
McMurray
Waterloo Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
C. W. Armagast
West Virginia Miners Return to Work Amid I W W Fears
Pumpers and engineers in 20 mines in the Wheeling area resumed work after union guidance, as fears of I W W activity grow. Miners feel a settlement is near, but workers and mines face heavy guard and surveillance while operations restart. Crystal Theatre advertises Goodness Gracious as a Vitagraph masterpiece screening today.
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Wheeling
W. Va
L W. W
Train schedule change shortens Waterloo to Dubuque time
Next Sunday the Illinois Central adds a new time card altering routes. The Waterloo to Dubuque leg will be shortened while Dubuque to Freeport is lengthened. No.1 arrives at p12: 225, five minutes earlier than now. No.14 will cut ten minutes on the Omaha segment.
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Illinois Central
Waterloo
Dubuque
Freeport
Omaha
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