Rate Hearing Nears End on Interstate Rates Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission nears completion of evidence in the rate hearing as shippers and railroads spar over proposed increases on fifty commodities. Final arguments will be heard in Washington on December 14 with a decision anticipated as a major outcome of the commission.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Western
New York
Clark
Lane
Peary Returns to Duty as Navy Engineer Expert
Capt. Robert E. Peary, famed Arctic explorer, resumes active duty in the Navy Department of Justice on November 9. He will serve as engineer expert in cases before the Court of Claims involving construction for the Naval Bureau of Yards and Docks, a posting chosen from several offered by Acting Secretary Winthrop. Peary reportedly preferred assignment to the Naval Library to document his travels.
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Washington, D.C
Robert E. Peary
Navy Department of Justice
Department of Justice
Court of Claims
Naval Bureau of Yards
Winthrop
Peary
Naval Library
Peary Promotion Considered In Polar Explorer Honor
The explorer has been on leave from the department for about ten years devoting himself to Arctic exploration. He has now been promoted to captain after a senior officer’s death and Congress is considering a bill to appoint him rear admiral in recognition of his polar exploits.
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Department
Arette
Congress
Peary
Business Men’s Committee at Work in Waterloo
The Waterloo Business Men’s Temperance committee plans to oust the saloon or renew consent statements. A meeting was held at Waterloo Business College with plans for election day effort and a full vote hoped. A further meeting is set for Westfield at the William Galloway company office.
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Nashing
Business Men's Temperance Committee
Waterloo
Waterloo Business College
William Galloway Company
Westfield
J. B. Hammond
Judge Frees Lone Prisoner Over Epilepsy Claim
In polite court Judge Caldwell hears Ole Leganger charged with drunkenness. Leganger says fits caused his condition and he was guilty but off the hook with no fine after explaining epilepsy. Judge comments a 24 man police force lacks enough prisoners to run the system.
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O. Leganger
Caldwell
Leganger
Ole
Dock headgear to add to fund
Mrs J W Richards president of the Town Federation of Women's Clubs estimates four thousand dollars worth of millinery on Waterloo society butterflies at a recent social. She urges donating one dollar per headgear to the educational fund of the I F W C to help a worthy young woman gain training. The fund is supported by Iowa club women and contributions can be given to Mrs Richards or Miss Harriet Lake, district chairman.
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Waterloo
J. W. Richards
Town Federation of Women's Clubs
Trine Arts Department
The
Ladies Literary Society
Educational Fund
Iowa Club
Funeral Procession Collision In Ta Accident
A funeral cortege carrying Fred Ulm's body was struck by frightened horses near Britt, causing buggy crashes. Lewis Tegtimeyer and his wife with their baby were badly hurt along with another family. all received medical attention and none were in critical condition.
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Lewis Tegtimeyer
Doctor offers equal care to poor and rich patients
Dr W B Cothern declares a plan to help all who need care with a simple cash fee of 60 cents to 1 dollar, covering medicine. He notes that law and medicine favor the wealthy and urges plain, honest service for every patient at 2079 Lafayette Building with stated hours.
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Elbert Hubbard
Clerks witness alleged bribe money in Browne case
Chicago November 2 two west side clothing store clerks testified in the Browne jury fixing scandal bringing Charles E Erbstein closer to indictment Assistant State's Attorney Guenther supervised the proceedings They identified Harry T Stacy as the go between in the scheme and recalled paying him 50 dollars after a prior grand jury testimony Burglars dynamited Merchants and Farmers Bank in Hillsdale Ohio and fled with 9000 dollars
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
Wayman
Charles FE. Erhstein
West Side
Criminal Court
Guenther
Twwo
Harry T. Stacy
Furor Grant McCutchen
Charles E. Erbstein
Stacy
Grand
Erbstein
First National Bank
MORMONS ORDER END TO POLYGAMY
Mormon church officials issue a clear ban on plural marriages with Francis M. Lyman warning violators face church wrath. The manifesto, binding as doctrine, prohibits polygamy while stressing obedience to law and court rulings. Women are urged to inform daughters and widows of the ban.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Mormon Church
Francis M. Lyman
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Joseph F. Smith
Wilford Woodruff
Order Law of Church
Woodruff
Gas coke price listed at 7.25 per ton
J. B. Young & Co presents a price for gas coke at seven dollars and twenty five cents per ton. The notice appears as a brief commercial listing from the firm.
Sunday Schools Move to 9 A M During Revival
Sunday schools from participating churches will begin at 9 o clock each Sabbath to avoid interfering with the 10 30 morning services in the tabernacle. Parents are urged to ensure children are ready early so scholars and teachers can attend the 10 30 service.
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Tabernacle
Three Class Parties Planned At East Side High Tonight
Three East Side High School class parties occur tonight with seniors hosted by Mrs. B S Hillman and son Worth sophomores in the manual training halls and freshmen in the gym all under faculty supervision The move aims to avoid disturbances during Billy Sunday meetings and the upcoming vacation amid the teachers meeting in Des Moines. Simmons Johnson travels to Davenport to visit his daughter Mrs David H Mekes.
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East Side High School
Billy
Des Moines
B. S. Hillman
Worth
Simmons Johnson
Davenport
David H. Mekes
Martin Bros. to Enlarge in 1911 East Fourth Street plans
Martin Bros. unveil big remodeling project on Fourth street east with a $10,000 investment. They will straighten the alley between Fourth and Park and between Sycamore and Lafay ette streets, add a rear two story block, install a large humidore for cigars, and convert upper floors to offices. The Joe Schiel Hardware lease expires next summer, triggering start of work.
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Martin Bros
Fourth Street
Joe Schiel Hardware Company
Park Avenue
Sycamore
Lafrayette Streets
Hope Martin
Joe Schiel
Princess Theater
Martin Bros.” Cigar Company
Martin
Gas Coke Price Set at 7 25 Per Ton by J P Young
Gas coke prices are announced at seven dollars and twenty five cents per ton, issued by J P Young. The notice specifies a fixed rate for bulk buyers and outlines delivery terms and payment expectations.
Explosion interrupts lunch hour as horse and cart ruin boy’s football
Pedestrians ducked at Third and Allen when a loud explosion occurred as a wagon passed over a football, smashing the toy and startling bystanders. A small boy cried football as onlookers alerted, and a farmer’s wagon reportedly caused the blast. Gas coke $7.25 per ton. J. B. Young! Co
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Third
Allen Streets
Juror Bribery Scandal Halts Rosenheimer Trial
New York November 2 juror Yeundle arrested on charges of soliciting and accepting a 500 pound bribe to vote for the murder trial verdict of Edward T. Rosenheimer. Go between Daxelbert Temendorfer also held as grand jury indictments follow. Bail set at 10000 for both defendants as trial resumes later with another juror replacing Yeundle.
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New York
Edward T. Rosenheimer
George W. Yeundle
Rosenheimer
Supreme Court
O’gorman
Daxelbert Temendorfer
James W. Osborne
Tiemendorfer
Yesndin
Rosenheimers Aemittel
Yeundle
Jherne Bi
Yeaudle
Nan’’ Vatterson
Osborne
Justice O'Garman
Osborne Enid
George Aa. Kneblock
Osborne Law Firm
Madison Avenue
Yeandle
Yeandie
Murphy
Grace Hough
Weandle
Iemendorfer
New Jury Selections to Be Compiled for Coming Year
The county auditor will prepare lists for trial jurors about 4000 names and 200 grand jurors plus 600 salesmen from Waterloo city and nearby townships. Larger pools come from Waterloo where most county residents live. Judges and clerks cannot volunteer, and exemptions apply to professionals and those over 4. Names from last year’s jurors will be exempt. Ballots and voting machines preparations noted for the election.
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Waterloo City
Waterloo
Gant Fallots
Hainbow
Cedar Falls
Portugal Faces Military Revolt Threat Over Promotions
Lisbon reports a round robin from the Second and Fifth regiments to Provisional President Braga threatening insurrection if promised promotions and pensions to aid in overthrowing the monarchy are not granted. The government likely to yield.
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Lisbon
Braga
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Ion
W. BR. Cothern
Lafayette
Thur
J. B. Young & Co
Burch Bros. Company
Children’s and
Perrins
Millinery Bargain
J. P. Young & Co
J. B. Young! Co
Lato
Son Jury
Portugal
Goodrich
Wangler Bros
Sveranan Optical CO. Syndicate Bldg
Cedar Falls Road
Cedar Heights
Co. F.&n.r
C. W. Griffin
W. Fourth Street
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