Hoffman Sues For Loss Of Wife's Affections In Iowa Suit
In a sensational Iowa case, Louis E. Bourquin of Butler County is accused by her husband J. Hoffman of alienating his wife Daisy Hoffman's love. Hoffman seeks 20 000 in damages, detailing his hardship, two children, and Daisy's alleged desertion since May 1911. The petition portrays Hoffman's disabled but industrious past and a family broken by the alleged affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Bourquin
J. F. Hoffman
New Hartford
Hoffman
New Hartford State Bank
Bourquin
East
France
Litigants
Allison
Butler County
Courtright & Arbuckle
Waterloo
J. Flyde
Osage
Bank of New Hartford
Daisy Hoffman
Wother
St Josephs School Closes After Summer Program
St Josephs school closed for summer vacation with an in person program honoring graduates Gertrude McGarvey and many others. Eighth grade diplomas were awarded by County Superintendent Moore as Rev Father Takin spoke on liberal education blended with religion and urged parental support for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Center
St. Joseph's School
Gertrude McGarvey
Moore
Father Mulcahy
Waterloo
Father Takin
Takin
America
Holy Church
Fatal midair crash mars early European air race
Liege reports the first stage of the European circuit race ended in tragedy as M Landron, age 23, burned to death midair after his plane exploded at 1200 to 3000 feet. Captain Princetan also died, and several aviators were injured as the Paris to London race promises a near thousand mile course with substantial prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liege
Belgium
Princetan
M. Landron
M. le Martin
Paris
M. Gaubert
M. Bille
M. Lordian
Oscar Morison
M. Morin
Utrecht
Landron
Chateau-Chierry
London
Frauds in Cutlery Imports Reach Millions
Secret service agents under Chief Wilkie have uncovered several million dollars in duty fraud on imported cutlery. Investigations span the United States and Germany s Solingen district from which most imports originate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Custom Service
Wilkie
Soligen
Germany
United States
Will Revisit Home in Ireland by Caledonia Cruise
Oliver Stevenson and D A Stevenson of James Black Dry Goods depart Waterloo for New York and sail Saturday on the Caledonia for a six week tour to their old home in northern Ireland. John Graham of Waterloo joins the party. They will visit Ireland Scotland England and Paris. This is their first visit home since moving to Waterloo nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Stevenson
D. A. Stevenson
James Black Dry Goods Company
New York City
Caledonia
Northern Ireland
John Graham
Waterloo
East
Ireland
Scotland
England
Paris
Stevenson
Bathhouse Committee to Meet Tonight in Waterloo
A thirty one member Bathhouse Committee appointed by Mayor Rector will reconvene tonight at 8 o'clock in the Waterloo Public Library club rooms. The subcommittee on funds reports progress and other concerns will be addressed. Waterloo works toward providing safe bathing on Cedar River during hot months, a project praised as a practical civic boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
Waterloo Public Library
Waterloo
Cedar River
Sugar Trust Inquiries Highlight Profits and Deals
Washington reports reveal two house committees probing the American Sugar Refining group and rivals as James H. Post testifies about stock worth ten million dollars and dividends of two and a half million, while denying any plan to curb output or fix prices. He explains capitalization and asset values, noting competition drove price strategy. Details include company names and figures from the 19th century sugar industry investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
American Sugar Refining Company
Special “Sugar Trust
James Hi. Post
National Sugar Refining Company of
New Jersey
Mr. Post
H. ©. Havemeyer
Past
Havemeyer
Post
James H. Post
National Sugar Refining Company of New Jersey
House “Sugar Trust
Hardwick
National Sugar Refining Company
Mr. Fast
New Jersey Corporation
New York Sugar Refining Company
Peat
Deep Interest in Mission Work at Waterloo Church
The Waterloo mission on Commercial street hosts nightly gatherings with talks, singing, and testimonies. The old time gospel is preached in a traditional style, aiming to attract and convert attendees. Reading talks are scheduled by M A Parker, G C W Russell, F L Detwiler, Haggart, Noe, S C Clark, and Coplin during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Commercial Street
M. A. Parker
GC. W. Russell
F. L. Detwiler
Mr. Haggart
Noe
S. C. Clark
Mr. Coplin
Tafts Silver Wedding Day Grand Reception Tonight
Washington June 19 President and Mrs Taft celebrate their twenty five year of marriage with a White House celebration. Delegation from Cincinnati Commercial Club arrives and a grand reception is planned tonight behind the White House. The house is festooned with electric lights and a search light will illuminate the fountain where the Tafts will greet guests. Gifts of silver from cabinet members and officials stream in, including silver service plates bowls vases and a jewel case from various officials and former colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
William H. Taft
Misa Helen Herron
Cincinnati
Miss Herron
White House
United States
Philippines
Commercial Club of Cincinnati
Alan
Mra. Taft
Roosevelt
Senate
Sherman
Clark
House
Secretary of State
Ténox
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Maine wreck yields first human relics recovered
Havana on June 19 reports the first human remains recovered from the Maine wreck. A workman clearing mud at the spar deck forward of the aft superstructure uncovered the blackened bones of a left forearm and a right foot, marking the initial discovery of human relics from the sunken battleship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Maine
Bad Crop Reports Send Wheat Soaring Across Midwest
Chicago reports of crop damage in the northwest boosted wheat prices. Closing prices rose 11 to 24 cents. Authorities say the Tim river valley in South Dakota is nearly destroyed, with large areas in northern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and the state also in poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Tim’ River
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Absolute Life cult founder faces abduction trial
Chicago June 19. Counsel for Evelyn Arthur See founder of the Absolute Life cult and charged with abducting Mildred Bridges outlined the defense plan. They claim Bridges was not enticed but left at See's house with parental consent and attack Stephen Bridges. Bridges to testify today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evelyn Arthur See
Absolute Life
Mildred Bridges
See
Lee
Robert B. Cantwell
Ree
Stephen Bridges
Bridges
Illinois
Wilds Finger Severed by Mower in Waterloo Home
Charles Busby, four, grandson of Fred and Mrs Busby, lost his index and second fingers when a mowing incident at 121 Randolph Street in Waterloo pulled them into a lawn mower. A surgeon attended, hoping the second finger may be saved, as the child rests after the painful accident. Delegates gathered in Ottumwa for a four day Town Christian convention starting today with about a thousand attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Stearns
Randolph Street
Charles Busby
Fred IX. Busby
Marion
Waterloo
Coronation Visitors Arrive in London for George's Day
London crowds mill as about a score of coronation guests and their suites reach the city from Dover and other ports. Foreign princes and ambassadors arrive throughout the day, with John Hays Hammond among later arrivals. Royal carriages and escorts move guests to Buckingham Palace and private entertainment venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
John Hays Hammond
United States
Dover
Buckingham Palace
Senator Luke Lea and Wife Hospitalized After Surgery
Washington June 19 Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee and his young wife are patients at Georgetown University Hospital. The wife is in serious condition from an operation performed Saturday. The senator is weakened after a blood transfusion from his veins to hers in an effort to save her life.
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Washington
Luke Iuea
Tennessee
Georgetown University Hospital
Saloon Fight Splits Cedar Rapids Council Over Moon Law
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 19 The city council holds a sensational session on the saloon question. The council is split three to two with three favoring strict Moon law compliance and two seeking to defer to saloon men by closing all existing saloons. Each side accuses the other of unfair tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Packers Last Chance 5 Gone Must Stand Trial
A terse report notes that Packers Last Chance 5 have gone and must stand trial. The item highlights a court proceeding involving the group and their unresolved status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packers
Packers Denied Rehearing in Sherman Act Indictments
Judge George A. Carpenter in Chicago denied a rehearing motion by J Ogden Armour and nine other packers to quash indictments for Sherman act violations. Trial expected next October with pleas on the indictments. Names include Armour, Swift, Morris, and related company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Carpenter
Ita
United States Supreme Court
Armour & Co
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Edward Swift
Chas. H. Smith
Swift Company
Edward Tilden
The
National Packing Company
Arthur Meeker
Edward Morris
Morris Company
Francis A. Fowler
Thomas J. Connors
Armour Company
Louis H. Hayman
First Postal Bank Deposits Grow Across Regions
Washington reports show that $390,666 was deposited in the first forty five savings banks in five months of operation. A second group opened May 1 earned $70,749 in its first month, 14.7 percent above initial offices. Officials predict deposits may reach $1,000,000 by July 1 as reports from depositors remain encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Wedded Today at Waverly in Waterloo Couple Married
Roy Jackson and Nora Kirby were married at Father Mulligan's residence in Waverly this morning. Jackson is a father by trade and Kirby worked at Matt Parrot sons. The couple will set up housekeeping in a new home on Avon and Riehl streets in Waterloo with plenty of local well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Roy Jackson
Nora Kirby
Waterloo
Father Mulligan
Jackson
Matt Parrot & Sons Company
Proclamation of Portugal Republic Abolishes Monarchy
Lisbon on June 19 reports a constituent assembly meeting of 19 percent deputies ratified the government edict proclaiming the republic of Portugal the abolition of the monarchy and the proscription of the Braganza dynasty with no special incident in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Republic of Portugal
K L G E Union In Convention Opens In Le Mars Church
The tenth annual K L G E union convention begins Wednesday evening at the Legan Avenue Evangelical church and runs through Sunday June 25. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend with Dr. C A Mock, president of Western Union College at LeMars, delivering several addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. G. E. Union
Legan Avenue Evangelical
C. A. Mock
Western Union College
LeMars
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ST Joseph’ School
Bathhouse Committee
J. H. Post
Sugar Trust
Qndyng Serepaq ‘Preh
Buchanan’ Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Brooke Martin
Brandard
Tafts
Arthur E. See
Owild
Fred K. Busby
Christian Convention
Ottumwa
Town Christian Convention
Towa
Luke Lea
Armour
First Postal Bank
Republic OF
Portugal
K. L. G. E. Union IN Convention
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