Pinkerton aid sought in New Hartford missing spouses case
J F Hoffman of New Hartford Iowa seeks Pinkerton detectives to locate his wife and Louis Bourquin former bank cashier. Hoffman suspects elopement and may file adultery charges. Family meetings in Waterloo and Harriburg discuss cooperation with Chief Dinneen and the Pinkertons.
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New Hartford
Waterloo
J. F. Hoffman
Pinkerton
Iss Vers
Hazel Bourquin
Louis 3
Mr. Bourgutin
Hoffman
Pennsylvania
Walther
Butler County
Cother
Bourquin
Sam
Hoffman-Bourquin
New Axtford
Village affair prompts broad sympathy in parish
Discussion centers on a local incident with many suggested remedies. No blame is attached to Mrs Bourquin or Mr Hoffman and every villager feels for those involved, showing communal concern amid the dispute.
Heavy Jardineer Smashes Over Intruder Head
A resident of Delsyvein Waterloo repelled an intruder in her Jefferson street home with a jardineer, the weapon shattering and the assailant fleeing with head wounds. She warns she will carry a gun to deter future annoyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delsyvein
Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Brother shoots wife’s supposed lover in Westville one day
Danville June 14 Samuel Wright a miner shot his brother Louis at Westville a suburb over alleged attentions Louis was hospitalized in a dying condition Samuel was arrested for the fatal wound and the case remains under police custody
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Samuel Wright
Louis
Westville
Samuel
B Y P U Annual Election at Walnut Street Church
At the Walnut Street Baptist church annual meeting the B Y P U elected officers for the coming year. President Winnifred Simpkins, vice president A R Ferguson, secretary Bee Bogardus, treasurer F M Hazlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Winnifrad Simpkins
A. R. Ferguson
Bee Bogardus
F. M. Hazlett
McCumber Speech Flays Reciprocity Policy
Senator McCumber of North Dakota argued against the reciprocity agreement in the senate, saying the treaty would injure American farmers and postpone their hopes for economic relief promised by the pact. He warned the measure would delay the country’s promised agricultural gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Monster Boa Constrictor Escaped and Now at Large in Iowa
Algona, Ia June 14 A circus reptile escape from years ago ends with a massive boa found near Henderson ford. Report says the 15 foot long, thick snake climbed a tree and attacked the trunk as it moved toward branches, prompting a public scare. Two showmen hunted the serpent for weeks but sighting had not occurred until now.
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Monster Boa Constrictor
Iowa
Algona
Henderson Ford
Cobbler Appointed to Exalted Position in Mexico
In Chihuahua June 14 Governor Gonzales said aristocracy in northern Mexico ends. He appointed a shoemaker as political chief, claiming the official wields more power than a U.S. mayor. He vowed Mexico will be run by capable moral men and the poor will gain trust, not the aristocracy.
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Chihuuhua
Mex
Gonzales
Mexico
Jese Politico
United States
Senator Curtis Opposes Canada Reciprocity Pact
Senator Curtis urged the senate to oppose ratification of the Canadian reciprocity agreement arguing it would erode American policy and that the public should be informed and allowed to study the issue before the next regular session. He warned the move would harm the country while benefiting Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurus Aliso
Washington
United States
Curtis
Canada
Kansas
Senate
Congress
Bandits Attack Mormon Colony in Old Mexico
Reports from El Paso say 25 Magonista bandits led by Zalazar harass the Mormon colony at San Antonio Colorado fifty miles from Alpine Texas. Francisca Sanchez delivers an appeal to Juarez authorities for protection. She says bandits murder rob and raid in Texas. Troops will go from Juarez to San Antonio and Texas rangers will guard the border.
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el Paso
Tex
San Antonio
Alpin
Zalazar
Francisca Sanchez
Juarez
Sanchez
Zalazara
Texas
Texas Rangers
Minister Pleads Guilty in Investment Scheme
In Boston Rev. Norman Plass former president of Redeemable Investment company pleaded guilty during testimony in U S district court to using the mails in furtherance of a fraudulent scheme. Charles H. Brook president and John S Trethegan assistant treasurer also pleaded guilty to technical fraud and are to be fined instead of imprisonment.
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Boston
United States District Court
Norman Plass
Redeemable Investment Company
Charles H. Brook
John S. Trethegan
Maine work begins as Black and Patrick inspect ship raising
Col. William M. Black and Col. Mason M. Patrick of the corps of engineers, U.S. A. arrived here today and immediately began a minute inspection of the work connected with raising the battleship Maine.
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Maine
Havana
William M. Black
Mason M. Patrick
Corps of Engineers
U.S. A
Rulers to receive first suits from cotton crop
San Helico Tex June 14 President Taft the king of England and the governor general of Canada are to be presented with suits of clothes made with the first belt of cotton of this season's growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Henlco
Tex
Taft
England
Canada
Son
House probes steel trust rails export price
Washington June 14. A House investigating committee plans to summon James A. Farrell to explain why United States Steel could sell rails abroad cheaper than at home. James Gayley said he cannot explain, directing questions to Farrell who has led the export side of the firm. The inquiry also probes the Havemeyer era at the American Sugar Refining Co with Charles Heike declining knowledge of former confidential operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
House
James A. Farrell
James Gayley
Farrell
Havemeyer
Heike Denlen
Atkins
Haremeyer
Heike
Witness Maid
Annual Woodmen Picnic at Osage
Members of two Waterloo camps of Modern Woodmen of America 30 or 40 will travel to Osage for the annual Northwestern Town picnic. Officials expect about 16 000 visitors and have prepared to handle the crowd. The Waterloo camp drill team No. 2059 will participate in contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Modern Woodmen of America
Osage
Waterloo Camp
It's Up to You Waterloo Bath Facilities Drive Urges gifts for city water safety
A local appeal urges citizens to fund public bath facilities downtown and at Cedar River Park to safeguard life on hot days and boost Waterloo's appeal. The River Front commission, mayor, and committee lead the drive, calling on all residents to give according to means, including children and farmers visiting the city. Banks will record donors as a public-spirited roll of honor and to enhance property values.
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Cedar River Park
Osset
Waterloo
River Front Commission
Sherman Act touted as inadequate by Judge Grosscup
Town residents heard Judge Peter S. Grosscup call the Sherman act a sunken mine and urged a new national approach to curb big trusts during the Fifty-first annual Iowa State University commencement in Iowa City. Honorees included Miss Alice French Octave Thanet and Randall Parrish. prizes were awarded to Thames Paakle, Ruth Ellison, Philip Devoe, and Charles Preston.
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Towa City
State University of Iowa
Hhe
Hmiln Melain
Supreme Court
Board of Education
Peter 8. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court of Chicago
Ovctave Thanet
Alice French
Octave Thanet
Davenport
Randall Parrish
Kewanee
Til
Town Alumni Association
William H. Norton
Lowden
Charles J. Preston
Grossrup
Peter
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
University of Town
Judge Grossenp
Grossenp
Washington
Judge Grosacup
Waterloo youths graduate from University of Iowa
Waterloo was represented by eight graduates at the University of Iowa in Iowa City today. Miss India Stuart Goodman earned a bachelor of arts with a special education certificate, Miss Mildred Simpson also earned a BA, Frank David Baer, Burr Arthur Brown, Arthur V. Fowler, John Meany, Albert N. Trevarthen, and Francie J. McNulty completed degrees in medicine, dentistry, and engineering.
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Waterloo
Stags
University of Iown
Iowa City
India Stuart Goodman
W. A. Goodman
East Waterloo
Goodman
Misa Goodman
Mildred Simpson
Edward G. Simpson
Iowa Falls
Tri Delta
Frank David Baer
Waterlon
Burr Arthur Brown
R. S. Brown
Arthur V. Fowler
George Y. Fowler
John ¥. Meany
Albert N. Tre
Government regulation and price control debate in court
Judge Grosscup weighs price supervision versus dividends as a method of regulation while cautioning against trusts manipulation. A grocer, W. Henecher of 20 Togan arenas, was assaulted and left unconscious after being thrown onto a railroad track.
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Grosscup
W. Henecher
Togan Arenas
Ites
Gentlemen San Felice 5¢ Cigar Notice
Temperature June 14 fragment notes markings by Buchanani Optical Co. and Syndicate block. Text unreadable. advertises a five cent cigar for Gentlemen at San Felice with unclear pricing and sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanani Optical Co
Syndicate Block
San Felice
World Seamen Strike Begins Across Nations
London reports a seamen and firemen strike starting in Liverpool and other British ports with trans Atlantic liners first tied up. The Teutonia and Empress of Ireland crews refused to sign, with imminent sailings to Quebec. An international strike signal was to be broadcast across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Holland and Scandinavia at 7 PM.
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London
seAamen
Liverpool
Arewa
Teutonia
Quebec
Montreal
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Holland
Scandinavia
Banquet at Ellis Tonight for Waterloo College Graduates
Tonight at 8 30 the graduates of the Waterloo College of Commerce and the faculty will attend a banquet in the Ellis dining room. Seating for 150 guests with an elaborate menu and toasts planned as the leading social feature of commencement activities.
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Waterloo College. of Commerce
Ellis
Arraignment Under New State Law
J. W. Griffin and Frank Griffin were arraigned before Judge Platt on a nuisance charge under a new county attorney action method. They waived formal arraignment and sentence, each fined $300 plus costs. A preliminary hearing was held before Judge Caldwell, with two girls released on vagrancy fines of $10 each.
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J. W. Griffin
Frank Griffin
Platt
Caldwell
Rebekahs In Convention at Boone and Story Counties
The twelfth annual Rebekahs convention for Boone and Story counties opened in Boone on June 14. District president Mrs. Etta A. Cadd presided and state president Mrs. Ellen Prescott delivered the principal address.
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Rebekahs
Boone
Story Counties
Etta A. Cadd
Ellen Prescott
Waterways agenda pushed by Governor in special session
Springfield Utah July 14 Governor Deneen urged rapid action on deep waterway projects and water power assets in a statement to the special session of the Forty-seventh general assembly. Advertising notices list for sale household goods and two office suites for rent at various addresses and contacts.
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Springfield
Deneen
Forty-seventh General Assembly
Infuriated Hogs Attack Young Lady Near Lowe City
A drove of infuriated hogs attacked Misa Annette Williams 18 at her Johnson county home west of Lowe City. The girl was knocked down bitten and half torn with arms and legs lacerated. Workmen beat the hogs away with pitchforks and clubs. Dr J P Mullin of Iowa State College is treating her and hopes to save her life.
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Town
City
Misa Annette Williams
Johnson County
Lowe City
Thay
J. P. Mullin
Iowa
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