Barwin Tells of Assault on Miss Carrie Peterson
A Cedar Falls man Fred Barwin confessed to county officials detailing the assault on Miss Carrie Peterson as she walked home on State street. He followed her across a bridge, overpowered her, and took a ring and pocketbook then discarded the valuables. Barwin denied beating her but admitted taking the ring, and investigators note the case as one of the worst offenses in Iowa history.
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Grant Street
Hoxie
Sheriff Shores
Marshal Enlow
Ceddar Falls
Borwin
Majestic Theatre
Miss Peterson
State Street
Barwin
Strugiste
Peterson
Barwing
Shores
Vic
Jrounty
Hoxle
Ottumwa
Iowa
Marshel Enlow
Gasoline Learned In Nineteen Languages by Bride and Groom
London May 14 English painter Claude Grahame White and New Yorker Dorothy Taylor plan an airship bridal tour of Europe with stops from London to Paris. He jokes he can say gasoline in nineteen languages and fears only a lack of fuel will halt their voyage though rice and old shoes may be fired at them from the ground. The couple will travel aboard the airship after the wedding with Grahame White piloting and Dorothy as the most precious passenger.
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Maude Grahamne-White
Bride
Europe
London
Claude Grahame-White
Misa Dorothy Taylor
New York
Grahame- White
Cinder-a
Grahame-Whites
Grahame-White
Paria
Granhame-White
Mra
Grahame White
Fowler
Homer Rodeheaver Sued For Heart Balm Of $50 000
Miss Georgia W. Jay sues Homer Rodeheaver for breach of promise claiming he promised to marry after meeting during an Iowa town revival. She and her mother say Rodeheaver spent time at her Monroe Avenue Chicago home and misrepresented his intentions while touring with Billy Sunday. The Chicago case seeks damages of 50000 with details outlined by the Chicago Tribune.
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Homer Rodeheaver
Jhhoristers
Billy” Sunday Tabernacles
Georgia JW. Jay
Sioux City
Chicago
Jay
Waterloo
Evangelist Sunday
Rodeheaver
Evangelist Biederwolf
Chicago Tribune of Today
Billy” Sunday
Georgia W. Jay
Laura Tracy Jay
Monroe Avenue
Cyrus Heron
Iowa
Mise Jay
Miss Jay
Bureau
Miss. Jay
Barwin Arrested in Cedar Falls Assault Case
Barwin, 25, married last June near Osage, charged after an assault incident in Cedar Falls. He and a companion sought affidavits from two men linked to the case. Barwin, a former laborer and cement worker, resides on State Street in a five room home with notable furnishings and wedding gifts. He is jailed awaiting September grand jury consideration and possible bail.
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Cedar Falls
Barwin
Osage
Staceyville
State Street
Grand Jury
Third district GOP convention in Independence names delegates
Independence Kan May 14 The Third district republican congressional convention meets today in Independence to name two delegates to the Republican national convention, with strong Roosevelt support expected.
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Roosevelt
Independence
Kan
Col. Roosevelt
Third District
Republican Congressional Convention
Mission Worker Shot After Prayer Service in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa May 14 following early morning prayer services at Benedict Rescue Home Mrs Elizabeth Evans mission worker and matron was shot and seriously wounded by Gov Robbins 41 an inmate Robbins then turned the pistol on himself slight injuries no motive given Evans said he wished her to pray for sin three bullets hit her arm and shoulder during the chapel service with Robbins and Evans alone when the shooting occurred
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Des Moines
Benedict Rescue Home
Elizabeth Evans
Gov. Robbins
Robbins
Maryland Delegates Eye Taft Roosevelt Split After Primary
Maryland state party leaders in Annapolis face a divided outcome from the first week's primaries. Taft supporters and Roosevelt backers maneuver over 18 delegates bound by primary law to vote for Roosevelt on the first ballot, while others seek freedom in later ballots. Delegates at large split as party factions confer on a tentative agreement and a plan to align national delegates with Roosevelt and Taft camps.
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Maryland
Beawa
Theriot Roogevelt
Taft
Rongevelt
Ennai
Revolutionary WIng Divides Socialist Convention in Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 14 delegates split between Progressive opportunists and immediate revolutionists at the socialist national convention. Conservatives led by Victor Berger and Charles Edward Russell won the platform and resolution committees by large margins, opposing an immediate upheaval of the capitalist system and a plan to seize production means for workers. Berger urges unity against the Industrial Workers of the World backed demand while Haywood seeks a unified national industrial union capable of swift action to overthrow capitalism.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Charles Edward Tussell
New York
Beltoration
Gabor
Industrial Workers of the World
Lmiders
Wm. J. Yhaywood
Idustrial Workers
Fme
Fred
San Mego
Cal
Berger
San Diego
Paten
L. J. Duncan
Butte, Mont
Haywood
Roosevelt speech in Ohio promotes protective tariff for workers
In Bellaire Ohio on May 14 Col Roosevelt opened his Ohio campaign addressing tariff policy. He supported a protective tariff but urged arrangement so workers receive a proper share of tariff benefits. He urged Ohio to join in the fight and share in the victory.
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Bellaire
Col. Roosevelt
Ohio
Bwt
Supreme Court Denounces Dietz Conviction in Harp Killing
The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to overturn Dietz of Cameron's life term for killing Deputy Oscar Harp during the sage run at the Dietz homestead. The decision, issued in Madison today, affirms the earlier conviction. Temperature notes from May 14 are included in the issue.
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Madison. Wis
Dietz
Cameron
Ilife
Oscar Harp
Supreme Court of Wisconsin Today
Delegates Choose Galdshoro for Western Delegation
A fragmented report notes Governor Galdshoro and Wri To Warburton as choices of delegates. Maryhill Rooges Vell committee chair Garring ton leads the delegation, with a fourth member joining. The Western portion of the Atlantic convention is slated to meet, amid expectations of a finish before nightfall.
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Galdshoro
Wri
Warburton
Rongevelt
Garrington
Maryhill Rooges Vell
Atlic
Nikitfali
Children of Insane Author Lake Weld Beasts
In San Francisco on May 14 four Penwirkaide case details reveal a man and his sister aged 21 and 17 found to be confined with their mother in a house since birth. The father died after the birth and the child’s mind was affected by a family condition. A commission found the prisoner cowed and made unsteady statements during examination.
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San Francisco
Aurrestad Des
Padgham for Convention in Burtiveton May 14 Details
A chaotic OCR style note outlines Burtiveton May 14 state convention events. It lists officials including temporary chairman Hendy and secretary Behrman, notes conventions at Y at 11 o clock, delegates to Baltimore, four at large, and post convention activities such as steamboat rides and a league baseball game. It mentions Missouri and county committee actions and ongoing demonstrations.
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Burtiveton
Cadrman Lov Reed
Joembia Cotati Che
Comptebedd
Pte. Ae
Ateloet
Tew
Root Janes
Obris
Vipisens PY Coupeh
Sll
Hendy Et
Det Dodge
Fred Behrman
Decarih
Foul Neuve
Davenport
M. VL Kenneds
Des Montnies
Oar Keepers Wales
AVI
Sear Reintadtearms
Bidlesple
Laar
Baltimore
Defense Lawyers Try To Force Witnesses In Wilson Trial
Davenport May 14. S. M. Howe testified in the Oliver Wilson trial but was peremptorily challenged by the defense after Judge House refused dismissal for cause. Defense may not produce witnesses if the state’s case appears weak as voir dire screens jurors. Preliminaries moved quickly with a longer session and expectations of a shorter trial than first thought.
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Davenport
S. M. Howe
Oliver Wilson
J. R. Hanley
Judge House
Struggle Between Clark and Wilson Dominates Nevada Primary
In Nevada democratic primaries May 14 delegates to the state convention June 3 at Fallon are mainly split between Speaker Clark and Governor Wilson followers. An internal expression of presidential preference was planned on the primary ballot, as vendors note San Felipo cigar display.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Fallon
Clark
Walson
California Presidential Primary Draws Heavy Interest
Women in California cast ballots in the presidential nominating race as Roosevelt La Follette and Taft campaigns surged. La Follette and wife toured the state asserting Roosevelt failed to deliver a square deal while Taft supporters countered with charges against Roosevelt. Johnson Bev eridge Pinchot and others aided Roosevelt as Taft's team relied on a limited California speaking slate. The Democratic fight between Clark and Wilson dominated coverage with little other candidate organization in California.
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San Francisco
California
Uppalen
Roosevelt
Porces
la Follete
Taft
la Follette
Hiram Johnson
Beveridge
Indiana
Clifford Pinchot
Ralph D. Cole
Ohio
Calfornia
Knox
Los Angeles
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Taft faction claims control of Tennessee convention
Nashville May 14 Taft faction of Tennessee Republicans says it will control the state convention before its organization. Foster V Brown former attorney general of Porto Rico named temporary chairman. Roosevelt workers plan action to seat delegates on the convention floor as debates over seating proceed. Tennessee will send twenty four delegates to the national convention.
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Nashville
Tenn
Taft
Tennessee Republicans
Foster V. Brown
Porto Rico
State Committee
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Colorado May Snow Storm Delivers Water to Farmers
Denver reports ten inches of snow across Colorado with ongoing snowfall in many areas. Warm temperatures elsewhere reduced concern among fruit growers as the storm promises irrigation water for the eastern half of the state, prompting farmer jubilation.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Chicago Papers Ott Under Police Guard After Noon Edition
Chicago after noon editions circulated under police guard with no serious disturbance reported. Smoke Martin's Standard and cigar trade noted in brief dispatches from the city.
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Chicago
Martin’s Standard
Kiss Rowstirs Drama Club Faces Ban On Stage Kiss
Chicago May 14 Rising objections from Ascension Roman Catholic church South Oak Park parish drama group threaten May 31 performance of Diamonds and Hearts. Miss Anne Cornshaw quits lead over stage kiss clash as other young women fear scandal and insist on ban. parish members debate morality versus theatre.
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Chicago
the Ascension
Roman Catholic Church
South Oak Park
Anne Cornshaw
Parish Dramatic Society
Gn Inale
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