Chester ready to sail from Philadelphia navy yard for Vera Cruz
The scout cruiser Chester, under orders to depart for Vera Cruz, is due to leave Philadelphia today weather permitting. Supplies for three months were loaded, minor delays from fresh meat arrival noted, and Captain Waco A. Moffett reports a willing crew. Officials defend no sea-duty preparations on other ships. Marines in Portsmouth prepare for southern duty. The Giornal d Italia cites a dark Mexico sky and warns intervention may be unavoidable.
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Vera Cruz
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Wao. A. Moffett
Maine
Stolen Grain Cars: Davenport Police Seek Bartlett
Davenport Iowa November report states Bartlett is sought in connection with the theft of two grain cars. Police have pursued Bartlett since June 4, 3012 after his disappearance following a prior incident at the Michaels elevator. Proceeds and further details remain unclear in the documented account.
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Bartlett
Parrenport
Michaels
Deaf couple united in Waterloo wedding at Shaw Uiry home
Dennis Te and Aned Te and Mrs Jennie Q. Negus, both deaf mutes, wed yesterday at the bride’s brother in law J. O P Negus home 713 Ridge avenue Morningside The ceremony followed by a reception and the couple planned to reside at their new home. Masons hold a meeting nearby to confer Masonic rites on Jo Gi does.
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Shaw Uiry
Dennis
Aned Te
Jennie QO. Negus
Warriage
Poside
J. O P. Negus
Ridge Avenue
Morningside
Washburn Sights and Socials Mark Weekend and Week
A local motor trip to New Wampton on Sunday featured Vic Young, Lea Nurent enjoying the day. Miss Bial Roberts of Waterlas visited Arch Roberts and family Tuesday. Mrs Jol Beck and Mrs Roberts of Waterlaa visited relatives Monday. Miss Lali Michel spent several Maye days with friends in Waterson. Det Metealf and daughters Miss Grice, Dorothy and Hele Metealf left for Rockford to plan their future.
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Hele Metealf
Rockford
Trier
Mr Metealf
Street Car Strike Triggers National Guard in Indianapolis
Indianapolis residents report chaos as the great street car strike escalates. Governor Ralston orders the national guard into service while many police refuse to ride on strike breakers cars. Riots cause multiple shootings and fatalities amid the conflict.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
National Guard
Waterloo Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
The item lists various local residents and visitors including Mrs. Delancey in Waterloo, Jim Bellinger Frank Schaeffer and Joe Michel driving to Cedar Falls, Leo Dedard working in Waterloo, Mrs. Jack Fogle and two daughters visiting, and the Todds moving into a recently vacated house with D. E. Metcalf family nearby.
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Waterloo
Jim Bellinger
Frank Schaeffer
Joe Michel
Cedar Falls
Leo Dedard
Jack Fogle
Clarke de Lancey
Morris
Charles Todd
D. EB. Metcalf
Romance of Centuries Claimed in Minneapolis Wedding
Frederick Charles Skilton of London and Esther Preston of Liverpool wed in Minneapolis after claiming they met in a past life. The couple, who met in New York weeks earlier, described strong prior feelings and a belief in former existence. They plan a Minneapolis honeymoon and later hunting trips, while working in the theatre.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frederick Charles Skilton
London
Esther Preston
Liverpool
W. BH. Bates
New York
Gkilion
Skilton
West Hotel
Minnesota
Suffragettes on Grand Jury in San Mateo County
Redwood City Cal Nov 7 suffragette leaders form the November grand jury with 11 women and 8 men and name Miss Diva Bel as secretary amid protests by male jurors Judge George I Yuck notes it may be first woman grand jury service and cites a recent attorney general ruling.
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San Mateo County
Diva’ Beli
George I. , Yuck
Webb
Conp
General Scott Commands Cavalry on Mexican Border
General Hugh L. Scott leads the U S cavalry on the Mexican border with a large detachment ready to invade if Washington deems intervention necessary. His unit would bear the main burden of any mounted operation in Mexico.
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Galveston
Tex
Hugh L. Scott
United States
Washington
Scott
Mexico
Albany Family Keeps World’s Oldest Mud Turtle
A mud turtle reportedly aged 180 years has lived with an Albany, New York family for 65 years. The aging reptile shows a wrinkled shell, twisted claws, and a broken shell but remains gentle with the house cat, often pictured at night with its head resting on the cat’s paws under the stove.
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Albany
N.Y
Sioux City Plumber Indicted by Grand Jury
Sioux City plumber T M J Orr president of Orr & Graves Phanking company and secretary of the Sioux City branch of the Master Plumbers Association was indicted by the federal grand jury on perjury charges. Orr was arrested yesterday afternoon and admitted to bail. The case marks the first tangible outcome of a plumbers trust investigation and more indictments are anticipated as the grand jury reconvenes in two to three weeks.
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T.M. J. Orr
Orr & Graves ‘Phanking Company
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Grand Jury
Orr
United States
Blanchard
Plumbers’ Trust
Orrling
Merxistover
The Letter of Her Name Reveals a Farmhouse Romance
A rural tale follows a tired farmer who asks for the first letter of a woman's name as a prize for marriage. After Sunday visits and a crowded closet confessional, he learns the game ends with his romance to Cynthia Jones. They share a kiss and plan a life together on the farm.
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Melis Billings
Melix
Cynthia
Cracky
Cynthia Farfed
Lana
Suit filed over labor claim in Knapp court
F J Tally sues Ells Run Land and Townsite for 5 dollars with labor as alleged due. Case continued to next week. Court costs to date reach 25 dollars. Mentions major railroads and steel companies in a list of entities.
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F.J. Tally
Court of Justice Knapp
Ells Run Land & Townsite Company
Deceptive Dress Sparks Student Debate In Atchison
An Atchison Globe note hints that students may appear unassuming in cap and gown yet possess hidden intellect. The short remark questions assumptions about intelligence behind academic attire.
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Atchison Globe
New York Stocks Close Mixed Amid Trading Volatility
Market activity ends with Canadian Pacific, Pennsylvania, Reading, Rock Island and Atchison showing uneven results. Figures appear fragmented but indicate mixed gains and losses across key railroad and industrial issues as of the close.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Abbe Rock Island
Atchison
CORN TRADES SLIGHTLY HIGHER AT GLOBE MARKET
Chicago reports Danubian corn offered at 3 cents below the American basis then a rally when denied. Close was strong with a gain of 1 2 to 8 4. Wheat receipts fell about a million bushels causing prices to ease slightly.
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Seaboard
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