Accident to Boy Leads to Negligence Claim in Town
A boy named Earl Oneal fell from a makeshift wooden ladder to a protruding ground wire after climbing blocks placed at a pole. The suit alleges negligence for allowing the wire to protrude and for failing to warn or barrier off the area, with Earl hospitalized for injuries likely permanent. Counsel for the plaintiff includes H. McCoy, W. L. Beecher, and J. G. Clark. Ray Koch is Earl’s father.
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Earl
Hs Earl
Mulberry Street
He McCoy
W. L. Beecher
James G. Clark
Ray
Koch
Alleged Embezzler in Sioux City Sent to Jail
George Johnson, accused of embezzling 00 worth of assets from the Alfalfa and Cereal Milling Company of Sioux City, is jailed after failing to obtain a 15000 bond to secure his appearance if indicted by the May grand jury. Also, Conrad appoints Sam Hanna as postmaster beginning May 1.
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Ioux City
George Johnson
Alfalfa & Cereal Milling Company
Sioux City
Intersection signs on Rainbow Drive called dangerous
Amos Burhans appeals to the county auditor warning that erecting signs at the Rainbow Drive crossing between the city and Cedar Falls obstructs the view and may cause mishaps or deaths. He says petitions will be circulated to ask the county board to prohibit the sign boards.
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Amos Burhans
Rainbow Drive
Cedar Falls
Parkersburg Factory Destroyed by Blaze
Parkersburg Louisiana May 1 The Wilson Cement Block plant was destroyed Thursday by fire of unknown origin. Loss amounts to 5060 with no insurance. Ice harvesting machinery housed in the building also lost. The seeds crushing process for oil extraction has long been used in Japan.
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Parkersburg
Wilson Cement
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Digestion And Blood Health
A Kansas City man describes relief from indigestion and run-down blood through Dr Williams Pink Pills. The tonic reportedly improves digestion, sleep, and energy, with benefits noted in nerves and organs as blood nourishes the body. Free booklet offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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W. M. McCanles
Bellefontaine Avenue
Kansas City
Mr. McCanles
Dr. Williams Medicine .Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Mennonite Exodus Aims Mississippi Valley Colony
Winnipeg reports 8000 Mennonites plan a new colony in the Mississippi valley announced at Parliament. Other items note Knox backed for Republican nomination, Pullman fare rise, Wootten cleared in Bisbee deportations case, Tabor manslaughter case results, Russo Japanese peace talks near, and Lowden endorsed by the Anti Saloon League.
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Winnipeg
Mississippi Valley
Parliament Building
Philadelphia
Philander CG. Knox
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frombstone
Ariz
H. EB. Wootten
Pawpaw
Mich
Sarah
I. Tabor
Maude Tabor
Virgo
Tokio
War Office
Westerville
Frank C. Lowden
Anti- Saloon League of America
Wild Scenes at Mexican Border Reported by Police
A Los Angeles officer reports massive daily cross-border activity at Mexicali and Juana, with gambling dens, booze, and routings costing Americans $2,560 to $260,000 daily. He notes casinos, wheel games, and fast flows of money, with enforcement actions confiscating cars and booze for state proceeds.
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Cantu
Lower California
Los Angeles
Cal
Mexicali
Tia Juajoa
Mexico
Roos
Juana
Hno
California
Revenue
Rheumatism relief by liniment and Foley's Honey and Tar
Readers learn internal medicines for chronic rheumatism are often wasted and that relief comes from applying Chamberlains Liniment. An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted cough remedy from coast to coast, with Mrs. Griffith praising its effectiveness during the flu season and urging households to keep it on hand to protect children from croup or whooping cough.
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Chamberlain
Atlantic
Pacific
Griffith
Andrews
Itri Foley
Nevsk
Population figure for 1914 Houston in inland Buffalo River era
In 1914 Houston, Texas was an inland city on the Buffalo River with a population of 93,122, reflecting its early growth and geographic setting.
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Houston
Texas
Buffalo
Great Southwest
East Houston
United States
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Sam Hanna
Beer
Japan
Roon
Ganbling
All Homme
Vice
Lower
Corrine Grifith
Garden Theatre
Corrine Griffith
O. Meary Briary
Misa Corrine Griffith
Hosaka Ray
Oxalie
Isa
THEAT
Alwia
Miles
Black Hawk Tire & Rubber Company
West Fifth Diamond
Willar
Standard Battery Service Co
West Fifth Street
Waterloo
Lowa
Wangler Bros. Co
ODL
Humble
Tatton
Hull and Barber’s Hall
Goose Creek
Blue Ridge
Columbia
Damon Mound
Dayton
Crosby
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Iowa
Midwest Oil CO
Standard Oil Co
Iowa State Bank of Waterloo
First National Bank
Waterloo, Iowa
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