Roosevelt Libel Suit Witness Ties Platt to Graft Claims
Syracuse March 3 Edward T Platt son of the late Thomas C Platt testifies as a witness for Theodore Roosevelt in the libel suit against the colonel by William Barnes. He cites letters between 1899 and 1909 linking his father and Roosevelt to Barnes and describes contracts, profits and alleged kickbacks in Albany public printing.
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General Maret Chicago Produce Market May 3 report
Butter steady with receipts 44,937 cases for beef lower. Potatoes steady from 20 cars red Michigan Wisconsin and white 30 36, poultry prices up. New York May 3 butter steady with 1,447 tubs receipts. creamery extras 92 score. eggs irregular with 27,225 cases receipts and varied price levels. poultry live nominal and Western roasting chickens priced 177 214.
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Jap-Chinese Break Predicted by Press
Tokio May 3 The Jiji Shimpo issued an extra edition reporting Japan would send an ultimatum to China. The Chinese reply to the latest Japanese communication on government demands was deemed unsatisfactory by the paper. Pittsburgh editor James Fairchild Huson, longtime Dispatch writer and author, died suddenly at his Metuivon home at 60.
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City in Brief Highlights Local Clergy and Visits
Multiple short items note baptisms at Firet Bapise chutel. Hospital operations for A. A. Dubs Jr and Mrs GH Kinsman. Miss Abbie Smith joins Century building dentists. Visitors Rose Yablow from Portland. Local trades and travel include K L Cimglethorp shipping hogs to Chicago and Guthier visiting Cedar Falls. Regular church events, ministerial meeting, and bank group travels round out this Waterloo snapshot.
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St. Francia Hospital
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Presbyterian Hospital
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Ore
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Chicago
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Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
Abbie Smith
Othe
New System
Century
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Excelsior Springs
British Author Kaiser Decoration and War Letters
British author Mr. Hougton Stewart Chamberlain, long based in Germany and Austria, is decorated by Emperor William with the non-combatants' iron cross. Controversial letters in German newspapers praise Britain as the war begins, including a prayer for the German cause. Also noted is the arrival of the American fragrance motor fire truck damaged in a collision near Waterloo and potential repairs and redeployment plans.
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Cudahy Will Leaves Estate to Family
Chicago May 3 The will of the late meat trader John Cudahy filed for probate leaves the entire estate to his widow and four children. The bulk of property is to be held in trust for seven years, when all heirs except John R. Cudahy of Chicago may take it over.
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Dr Callen Delivers Lectures In Aurora Churches
Dr Samuel Callen former Waterloo pastor now at a Pittsburgh church spoke in Aurora yesterday. He and his wife, guests at local homes, lectured on Palestine and gospel themes with illustrated views. His three month Holy Land voyage involved travel from Egypt to Jerusalem, via Nile Luxor Capernaum and Jericho, ending with British Isles' visits.
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East End
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First Presbyterian Church
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Solomon's Temple
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Jericho
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Rethichei
Mathit
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Wndria
Iti
Switaerland
Firntish Isles
Londonderrys Land
Great Britain
Lus Calary
Henry A Train Dead at 69 in city
Henry Alonzo Train died this morning at the family home 172 Gable Street from a complication of diseases. He enlisted in the Sixteenth Volunteer Cavalry in the Civil War and served through the entire conflict. Burial will be in Fairview. He was born in Camb County. Survivors include an old sister of the family and others. Burial arrangements will be announced by Rev. G Ward.
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Sunday Schools Aid Belgian Relief Drive Boosts Fund
Waterloo Woman's club relief effort for Belgian aid swells as Sun Schools across the city donate funds. Westminster Presbyterians lead with 25 dollars and a forthcoming total of 40. First Congregational started the drive. African Methodist class gives one dollar. Each class bought one ticket, many surpassing the one dollar price. Total expected to exceed 200 dollars.
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African Methodist Sunday School
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First Presbyterian
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Vey
Death notice of local resident with church and post memberships
The deceased, a member of Grace M. B. church and the Robert Anderson post G A R, will be attended at the funeral by a body from that organization. Survived by a widow and children Charles H Morton L Clarence B Arthur H Clars and Nellie. He had lived in Waterloo about five years.
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G. A
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Merton L
Clarence B
Arthur H
Claras
Nellie
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Waterloo
Washing vegetables boosts market value and clean handling
From Farm and Fireside a quick safe method for washing potatoes beets and parsnips with a scrubbing brush, stressing that clean vegetables sell faster and fetch better prices. Poultry notes urge 48 hours old chicks, clean water, sour milk grit and charcoal to prevent bowel problems. Weekly Letter describes 14 city youths in practical agriculture training with the Omega Club led by Rufus Stanley, recounting past farm projects in Elmira.
Vacant Lot Exchange Plans Grow From Rotary Meeting
A committee formed at the Rotary Club in Waterloo to create a Vacant Lot Exchange pairing owners of unused parcels with poor men and boys for cultivation. Dr F W Powers donated thirty vacant lots to be rented for intensive farming, aiming to connect with real estate dealers for further participation.
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Rotary Club Madheon
Russell-Lamson Hotel
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Farm for Boys Offers Work and Education Near Town
The farm includes buildings a wood lot a river and varied soils. Six boys per year manage and operate it living with their families attending local schools during vacations and weekends. They cycle or walk five miles from town and earn 4 to 5 cents an hour with annual taxes per class from 2.50 to 7.60. Sophomores pick successors for the next year while seniors become postgraduate instructors and one eventually becomes superintendent. A 10 year old currently serves as superintendent while the senior class and Director Stanley are in Washington. Even in winter activities continue with potato crate making.
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Washington
Battle of Bladensburg Revival in Washington History
A retrospective from Everybody's Magazine recounts the 1814 Burning of Washington, the colonial era militia response, and the roles of President Madison and Secretary Monroe. It notes the British raid, the failed militia renewal, and the critique that volunteers lacked military habits, leading to Washington's capture.
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Farm youth workshops in Elmira area thrive after school
In Elmira area schools a farm articles shop operates after classes and Saturdays. Boys manufacture about 6 000 potato crates yearly with commercial products also produced locally. The farm is past experiments with graduates entering colleges of agriculture and some securing positions in the federal department. National banks in the United States numbered 7 525 last year.
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Agrculture
Federal Department
United States
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