Foulkes Wins Unique Case Involving Sweetheart and Brother
Thomas Foulkes of Danbury Iowa, a wealthy farmer, pursued his former fiancée Lodavaine Miller and her brother attorney J Marion Miller for defrauding him of 11812 and two farms. A criminal court jury found the girl and her brother guilty on June 8.
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Chicago
Thomas Foulkes
Danbury
Lodavaine Miller
J. Marion Miller
Criminal Court
Foulkes
California
Cupid
Nearly 2 000 Boilermakers Strike at Baldwin Works
Philadelphia June 3 Between 1000 and 2000 boilermakers at Baldwin Locomotive Works struck today without union sanction. No wage issue is cited. dispute stems from 1200 layoffs cited by workers over joining labor organizations versus company claims of insufficient work.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Boilermakers’ Union
Overals
Train Kills Three Bohemians in Durand Michigan
A train on the Grand Trunk railroad in Durand Michigan struck three Bohemian men as they walked along tracks. One 9 year old boy was killed instantly and two others were injured while the women who were wives of the deceased were hurt.
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Durand
Mich
Bohemiana
Bank Robbers Take $9000 In Tooele Hold Up
In Tooele Utah two mounted robbers bound and gagged S I Shafer cashier of the Tooele Commercial Bank and escaped into the hills with $9000. Pursuit by several posses is under way. A second item notes Henry Edwed aged 63 a blacksmith hanged himself in Eldridge Ta after weeks of ill health.
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Tooele
Utah
S. I. Shafer
Tooele Commercial Bank
Cabinet of Schollaart Resigns in Brussels
The cabinet of M. Schollaart resigned today in Brussels. Schol laert becomes premier and interior minister, a post he has held since January 1908 after succeeding M. De Troos who died last month.
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Bfugian
Brussels
Jame
M. Schollaart
Schollaert
Interior
M. de Troos
Quake damages Tonila and San Andres in Mexico
Volcanic activity from Colima near Guadalajara coincides with yesterday’s earthquake. Tonila and San Andres suffer severe destruction, churches and homes toppled, thousands left homeless. A relief train dispatched from nearby, Mexico City reports many dead or injured and widespread damage in southern Jalisco. Caspian region quake also recorded near Potsdam at 1:04 AM.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Colima
Tonila
San Andres
Mexico City
Tuscan
Jalisco
Zapotlan
Drowned Man John Kurtenacher in Mississippi River
Davenport Iowa June 8 John Kurtenacher aged sixty years drowned while bathing in the Mississippi River last night about five o'clock his clothing found on the bank where he undressed before entering the water He had been ill for over a month with blood poisoning and it is believed he may have drowned himself Two boys saw him sink but could not recover the body not yet found
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Davenport
John Kurtenacher
Mississippi
Judge Gary credits trusts for saving steel competition
Washington June 8 Judge Elbert H Gary of United States Steel told the Stanley Steel investigating committee that at its 1901 formation the main rivalry was between the Acorn Steel and Carnegie Steel companies. He said unrestricted competition would have driven Illinois Steel out of business and that U S Steel then practically controlled the industry though his figures show control was waning. The testimony touches on trust influence and industry balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elbert, Hl. Gary
United States Steel Corporation Today
Stanley Steel Investigating Committee
Unted States Steel Corporation
Thacons Steel Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Ilinois Steel Company
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Public prank: Waterloo husband texts wife while arranging date
A Waterloo arranger used a telegraphic office to send a loving telegram to his Chicago wife while organizing with a local girl named Maud for a late evening ride. He pressed for a follow up call at 7:50, then asked the operator to read his note aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waterloo
Maud
Siong
Millionaire W. E. Stokes Shot by Two Women at Ansonia Hotel
W. E. Stokes, proprietor of the Ansonia and noted horseman, was shot in his West Adams Street apartment by actress Valleilian Graham and illustrator Ethel Conrad after a demand for $25,000. Both women were arrested on arrival at police headquarters as three Japanese servants were held as witnesses. The case hinges on disputes over letters and alleged attacks, with Stokes expected to recover.
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New York
W. E. Stokes
Ansonia
Valleilian Graham
Ethel Conrad
West Adias Street
Stokes
Miss Graham
Miss Conrad
McManus
John Singerton
Los Angeles
Henry
U S Attorney Calls Grand Jury to Probe Coke Industry
United States District Attorney John H Jordan L a s asks the May term grand jury be reassembled to investigate officers and directors of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co and Pittsburgh Coal Co for possible monopoly efforts in the coke industry. The action follows a congressional probe of U S Steel. Officers and directors to be summoned before the grand jury. Edwin J Grosvenor to participate in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States District
John H. Jordan Las
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Pitsburg Coal Company
United States Steel Corporation
Wickersham
Fliers Seek Altitude Record at Ottumwa Meet
Ottumwa Iowa three days aviation meet closes this afternoon with Rene Barrier to attempt altitude record. Barrier and Rene Simon made simultaneous flights yesterday with Simon flying over the business district three miles from the aviation field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Rene Barrier
Barrier
Rene Simon
Temperature June 8 Marine Readings Report
Temperature data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. includes syndicate block. readings show 74 for day, 66 at night, with 72 listed for late afternoon. Gentlemen at RI Wor San Felice referenced in station notes.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Waterloo to push for free public baths
The River Front Improvement commission moves to establish a public bath house on Cedar River. Mayor Rector will name a committee to initiate plans, secure funding, and ensure safe, free bathing for all, with focus on children's safety and public welfare. The Courier commends civic leadership and broad citizen support for a humane city project.
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Rector
River Front Improvement Commission
Cedar River
Jet Waterloo
Public Bath Plan Urged to Beautify River Front
The river front improvement commission asked Mayor Reutor to appoint a citizen committee to establish a public bathing place along the river. A site near Second Street on the west bank was discussed. the mayor will receive the letter today and form a working group to advance the project. The commission also planned a joint meeting with the Civic Society to beautify river banks and harmonize the river view with new improvements.
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River Front Improvement Commission
Reutor
Secondystreat
Riyer Front
Civic Society
Conventions Plentiful at Iowa Harnessmakers Meet
Des Moines reports the Iowa Harnessmakers convention on June 8 features officer elections and committee reports as members discuss routine business. Attendees visit Colfax for an entertainment session by the Colfax aerie. Across Cedar Falls and Muscatine lines, women’s groups hold annual district gatherings with presidents presiding and officers to be elected.
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Towa Eagles
Colfax
Colfax Aerie
Tracr. Ja
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Cedar Falls
Davenport Towns Pharmaceutical Association Reports 482 Members
Davenport Ia June 8 The Towns Pharmaceutical association reports 482 members reflecting a loss from last year per Secretary J M Lindley of Winfield in a convention report. Officers to be elected today and next convention city to be chosen. Ames Ia June 8 A three day conference of county school superintendents of Iowa opens with nearly every county represented. State Superintendent A W Deyo of Des Moines presiding.
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Davenport
The
Towns Pharmaceutical Association
J. M. Lindley
Winfield
Ames
Twa
A. W. Deyo
Des Moines
College boys walk 800 miles for work vacation
Five Tronts burg Tennessee college boys left Nashvilla Tennessee en route to Kansas wheat fields to work during their vacation. The distance is 200 miles.
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Nashvilla Tenn
Kansas Wheat Fields
Trontsburg
Canadian reciprocity bill reported by Senate committee
Washington June 8 The senate finance committee acted on the Canadian reciprocity bill and will report Tuesday without recommendation The Foot amendment to the printing paper and wood pulp provision passed 6 to 2 The voting on the measure surprised several senate members
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Wisconsin Senate Calls for Probe of Senator Stephenson
The Wisconsin Senate approved a resolution demanding a United States Senate investigation into Senator Isaac Stephenson. The move asserts he bought his Senate seat and seeks scrutiny of his election.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Estennay
Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Cocoanut fibres used for paper souvenir edition
T Watling of New York, a former eleven year Navy man and recruiting officer at Cenar Rapids, issues a Samoanische Zettung souvenir printed in Apia Samoa. The paper, made from crushed cocoanut fibres, feels like silk and is bilingual English German. Walling, a gunner’s mate from the flagship Tennessee, returned from New York after visiting sailors. the Delaware sails for coronation festivities in England, with flagship Septune as the second largest vessel.
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T. Watling
New York
United States Navy
Cenar Rapids
Apia
Samoan
South Sea
Walling
Tennessee
Natal
Delaware
England
Return From College Reunion
Mr and Mrs J H Woods arrived home from Ames where they attended a reunion of Mrs Woods class from Iowa State College. Prof and Mrs Byers hosted seven members with their wives at a campus breakfast. The group attended the alumni banquet and other commencement activities, making the visit brief but enjoyable. Mrs Woods was pleased by the new buildings and improvements.
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J. H. Woods
Ames
Woods
Iowa State College
Postmasters 1 Big Convention Opens in Waterloo
Presidential Postmasters of Town welcomed to Waterloo for the fifth annual convention. Hon. B. J. Robertson presided as host postmaster W. R. Law welcomed attendees at the courthouse. Waterloo praised as prince of cities as members discussed organization value and efficiency in postal service. Mrs. Laura B. Smith of Sioux Rapids gave the final remark.
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Postmasters’ Association of Town
Waterloo
Court House
B. J. Robertson
Fort Dede
State Association
WR. Law
Iowa
United States
Wieterloo
J. Kt. Rector
Have Elven
M. Oh. Kelley
Ssr. Geldwatte
Fh. M. Hoeye
Perry
Esn
F. A. Nimocks
Ottumwa
Association
Washington
John Ryan
Des Moines
W. B. Stewart
Dubuque
Stewart
C. L. Patterson
R. M. Bates
Robertson
Laura B. Smith
Sioux Rapids
Girl Pioneers Organize Across the Nation
New York announces the formation of the Girl Pioneers of America uniting the Girl Scouts of Des Moines Miss Lisator Lans the Spokane Girl Guides and the Fire Girls camp. The title reflects pioneer aims with Mistress Charles H Garnsworth named executive secretary and Miss Clara A Liseter Lane as national secretary.
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New York
United States
Boy Scouts
Girl Pioneers of America
Girl Scouts
Lisator Lans
Des Moines
Girl Guides
David Ferry
Spokane
Camp of
Fire Girls
Pioneers
Charles H. Garnsworth
Clara A. Liseter-Lane
Earnest Thompson-Seton
Waterline bank clearings for week ending June 4 1911
Waterline weekly bank clearings totaled 1 201 581 36 dollars for the period ending Thursday June 4 1911 with daily breakdowns Fri 287, BFL Sat 0 200 02 Mon 1 379 5 Tue 187 460 17 Wed 171 296 73 Thu 167 777 31 The year prior reported 1 366 380 40 dollars Realty transfers show total deeds 77 945 mortgages 74 090 47 chattel mortgages 5 137 65 and 24 mortgage releases totaling 51 303 89 Decreases noted in overall instruments recorded versus last year
Pastor's Daughter Weds in Cedar Falls Tonight
The marriage of Miss Justine B. Jones and Mr. Carl Henshu of Marshalltown occurs at 8 o clock in the Baptist church with Rev. E B Jones, father of the bride, officiating before about 150 guests. Attendants include Ruth Collins as maid of honor and Mabel Drum as bridesmaid. reception follows at the bride’s parents home on Clay street. The couple plans a northern wedding trip and will reside in Marshalltown after August 20.
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Cedar Falls
Justine B. Jones
Carl Henshu
Marshalltown
Baptist Church
E. B. Jones
Ruth Collins
Freeport
Mabel Drum
Hazel McCowan
Mildred Whcox
Anna Ibling
Elizabeth McDonald
Ralph M. Hix
Waterloo
Lohengrin
Clay Street
Heltsha
Wallace Shoe Company
Miss Jones
Minnesota Normal School
Winona
I. C. Mechanic Loses One Eye in Shop Accident
I C mechanic Nat Baldwin a long time Illinois Central shops worker suffered severe facial injuries when a red hot piece of iron scorched his face. Doctors at Presbyterian Hospital decided to remove one eye to save the other sight after treatment began.
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N. N. Baldwin
Nat Baldwin
Illinois Central
Presbyterian Hospital
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Fc Cimar
River Front Commission
Eagles
Missionary Meeting
Rebekahs
West Liberty
Rebekah Jodets
Muscatine
Loagisa
Marie E. Tewein
Wapello
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Centerville
Ohio Association of Southern Town
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L. Meacham
Sen. Stephenson
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