Love Missives in Rhinelander Suit Shocks Court
White Piaing New York Nov 12 AP Sixty letters from rich Leonard Rhinelander to his African American bride vanished from his attorney. The trial feature included many letters introduced by Rhinelander and two stunned lawyers seeking more. Witnesses described hotel night plans and a ranch stay while the court barred young people from the room amid the awkward testimony.
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N.Y
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Rhiwlander
Isaac N. Mills
Callal
Leon RK. Jacobs
Rhinelander
Leonard
Alice Jones
New York
Arizona
Congresswoman Rogers Meets President Coolidge in Lowell
Mrs. Rogers of Lowell Massachusetts, replacing her late husband in the House, sits in conference with President Coolidge. Also cited are remarks by Mad Gen Fries supporting Col Mitchell, Irene Dlakeman chosen Queen of Red Heads for the Kansas National Livestock Show, and a note on The Lars of Abilone as governor general of South Africa earning $30,000 annually.
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Rogers
Lowell
Mass
Coolidge
A. A. Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
William Mitchell
Irene Dlakeman
Lars of Abilone
Queen Mary
South Africa
Lansdowne on Stand for Mitchell Cites Naval Insult
Mrs Lansdowne testified about a naval letter claiming her husband treated Shenandoah as a warship and would not join political flights. She called the statement false and said Capt Foley sought her consent to waive defense. Court heard exchanges with Capt Lansdowne and Navy officials and noted Foley’s visit two nights before testimony. A separate note reports larry Warah pleading guilty to fraudulent advertising and paying $194 plus costs.
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Naval Court
Paul Foley
Foley
Board of Inquiry
Lansdowne
Tis
Navy Department
Shenandoah
Reic
Mitchell Counsel
Sherman Moreland
Gherardi
Tal
Wilbur
Yau
Lakehurst
Hela
Fetter
George W. ¥.Aleein, Jr
Steele
Navy
le Tog Angeles
Esnsilowne
Foles
Ruid
Ets
Great Anil
Dell the Cours
Power Struggle Over President's Removals in Congress
Washington braces for a constitutional clash as Congress debates the president’s removal powers amid potential changes to the shipping board and key commissions. The talk centers on limits versus expansion of executive authority and Senatorial oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Wilson
Coolidge
Menmibers
Shipping Board
Daver
Federal Trade Commission
Tariff Commission
Col. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Office
Davey
Senator Aldrich
I. C. Plans to Spend 250000 for Sioux City Yard Expansion
Sioux City plans a 250000 expansion to its yard, with Illinois Sentral Fardupeanal equip to the order of Kham. President Markham notes midwest business shows prosperity, despite lingering weak spots from 1926, while overall activity improves nationwide.
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I. C
Sioux City
Illinois
Effort to Settle Bricks Action in Conference Fails
In a Waterloo court hearing, Mrs. Fricks accuses her ex husband of adultery with Mrs. Coward and seeks divorce related alimony, claiming cruelty and a 1925 letter showing vowed not to divorce. Fricks denies writing the letter and cites separate defense for Mrs. Coward, with witnesses to be called.
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Fricks
National Playground Officer Here Friday in Minneapolis
JR. Bachelor district representative of the National Playgrounds and Recreation association will be in Minneapolis on his regular inspection trip Friday. He will confer with Victor Read, playground director, and members of the playground committee while here.
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National Playgrounds and Recreation Association
Minteapolx
Minn
Igo
Victor Read
Undertakers Gather for Two Day Mortuary Demonstrations
Undertakers and their spouses, about 225, meet at Knights of Columbus hall for a two day courtesy funeral and mortuary demonstrations by J. J. Meany Casket company. Professor Barnes outlines the neo cardinal embalming method aiding arterial circulation and natural color preservation.
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Knights of Columbus
J. J. Meany Casket Company
Waterloo
J. J. Meany
Hugh Orchard
Cedar, Rapids
Gloom Chaser
Prat
Thornton B. Barnes
New York City
K. C. Hall
Swanee River
Barnes
Pope's Ring Found After Two Centuries Lost
Rome reports the papal ring of Pope Pius VII, treasured as the era’s most prized relic, has been recovered after being lost since 1775. The National Catholic Women of America arranged its return and will present it to the current pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius VII
United Press
National Catholic Women of America
R W Bodell Rites Held in Waterloo Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mrs. R W Bodell who died at her daughter’s home will be held at 1 pm Friday at the Kearns chapel with Rev Willard O Bodell officiating. Burial in Quasqueton Iowa. Surviving include three daughters and two sons with 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Tt. W. Bodell
R. W Bodell
R. Green
Third Avenue West
Kearns Chapel
Willard O. Bodell
Quasqueton
Sarah MecBane
Tuscarawas County
Iown
Robert W. Bodell
Robert Anderson Post
D. R. Green
Jessie Stubbs
J. L. Buechele
Waterloo
Robert
Orange
Cal
Charles M
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kate Sproul
Sue Moore
Winthrop
Minnie
Claude
Viola Pearl
Bels
Viola Pearl Bllis
Kistner Chapel
Jarthur Young
First MM
E. Church
Ira Albert
Carl Grings
J. D. Takin
John Hayes
Earl Frog
Paul Hatdaway
Fairview
MES. C
Carrie A. Amundson
F_ IL MochIman
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Human Husk Slayer May Escape Second Murder Trial
The trial of Dr Harold Blazer for the murder of his 34-year-old daughter Hazel continues as letters pour in from across the country. Many express sympathy, noting the doctor’s struggle with his invalid child and highlighting moral debates. A University of Colorado medical scholar collects the letters for research, while a separate item reports Fred G. Clark bagging a 16-pound Canada goose near Waverly.
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Dr. Blazer
Lewis Mowry
Defense
Worl
Littleton
Galo
Blazer
Hazel
Nad
Harold WH. Bigzer
Aod
Johnson
Bazel
George A. Mo Jeen
University of Colorado Medical School
Moleen
Alleged car thief tied to theft of alcohol and cars
Herbert Ashley, jailed on auto theft, faces additional charges for stealing 20 gallons of alcohol from Sheriff Willey’s residence. Police say the alcohol was held as a court exhibit. Conviction could carry up to ten years. Ashley has prior assault with intent to kill in Cedar Rapids. Co-defendants E J Dee Fred Harris and Claire Bayton were bound over to the grand jury on similar charges with bonds set at 1000 each, all unable to post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ashley
Gelwein
Waterloo
H. R. Willey
Sherift
T. Wagner
Ashley
Reformatory
Cedar Raunds
L. J. Powers
E. J. Dee
Oclwein
Fred Harris
Claire Bayton
Oelwein
Grand Jury
John W. Gwynne
Feng Yuh Liang Seizes Control Of China In Peking Coup
London reports Gen Feng Yuh Liang has taken control in China as President Tuan resigns or is held prisoner. Martial law may be declared in Peking while officials flee. Tokyo and Moscow dispatches note Chinese revolution and possible foreign intervention amid Soviet support for Feng.
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London
Feng Yuh Liang
China
Tuan
Feng
Buentis
Hongkong
Peking
Wu Kuan Lin
Chang Tso-Lin
Tokio
Gen. Feng
Moscow
Japan
INS
Khu Khan Min
Peng
Russia
Clarksville Woman Severely Injured When Hit by Car
Mrs Louis Davis suffered a broken leg and serious injuries after being struck by a car in Clarksville Indiana. Her cousin Mrs Kate Mettler was bruised but not seriously injured. The driver Eugene Scott said he could not see in time to avoid the collision and no blame was assigned. Mrs Davis was taken by ambulance to Presbyterian hospital in Waterloo for treatment.
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Chicago
Mickian
Fricks
Mrs. Coward
Mr. Fricks
Waterloo
Clarksville
Louis Davis
Presbyterian Hospital
Eugene Scott
Scott
Mr. Scott
Woman 96 is oldest guest at First M E church dinner
Mrs. Lucy Huntington, nearly 96, was the oldest attendee at the elderly persons dinner and program at First M E Church. About eighty people attended. the Ladies' Aid served, with Mrs. A H Holt as chair. Fidelity class helpers assisted. Vocal numbers, readings, and talks followed, featuring Rev J Arthur Young and Rev T H Sheckler.
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Lucy Huntington
First M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. H. Holt
Fidelity
L. Sarvey
E. G. Leffler
Companionship Best Present From Man to Boy Says Gwynne
Judge John W. Gwynne told Lions Club members in Black's Tearoom that the greatest gift a father can give his son is one hour of time daily. He cited the police and courts’ delinquencies as a blame on society and urged parents preachers and teachers to guide children. The program marked Father and Son week with Gwynne delivering the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gwenne
Lions Club
Lunegheen
Black
Gwynne
Railroad and Union Send Chinese Home With Life Pension
Twenty Chinese coal miners leave Kight Springs Wyoming for San Francisco under Union Pacific transport to China. Aged and long-serving, their total ages 688 years and 326 years of service. United Mine Workers and Union Pacific funded a comfort fund for the journey and life support until death. All have wives in China. some are blind or incapacitated and long absent from home. The group sails on the President Grant.
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Kight Springs
Wyo
INS
Union Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
President Grant
China
Union Pacific
United Mine Workers
China Noy
Apoplexy Fatal to Ackley Man
Uarm A Sonius 71 dies at home after a sudden apoplexy at 2 20 p m He was born in Germany Nov 1854 came to America at 21 and settled in Ackley Married Grace Weets in Ackley in April 1232 and lived here 37 years with Knickerbocker mills He is survived by his widow three daughters a sister and eight grandchildren Funeral plans not yet made
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Sonius
Germany
America
Grace Weets
Ackley
Knickerbocker Mills
Slayers of Policemen Each Given 14 Years
Albert Anselmi and John Sealiss, notorious gangsters who killed two policemen in a revolver battle, were found guilty and sentenced to 14 years in prison after a nearly 10 hour jury deliberation. The state sought the death penalty, while the defense argued a right to resist arrest.
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Chicago
Albert Anselmi
John Sealiss
Insanity Sparks Guardianship Partition of Fairbairn Estate
In a district court action titled H W Grout guardian against Owen K Mary Allie W R and H G Fairbairn Fannie Preston and Elizabeth Nelson the guardian seeks half the estate plus 7500 as widow Mrs Fairbairn has long been an inmate of the state insane asylum. Titles to properties mainly Waterloo houses were taken in others names to avoid complications in resale. Defendants claim gifts by affection. Hearing forecast to run three to four days with many witnesses. Also a separate notice reports an 87 year old divorce granted to Henry G B Lesher from Murry B Gesinger Lesher in October 1921 on desertion grounds.
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H. W. Grout
Guardian
Owen K
Mary Allle
W. R
H. G. Fairhaire
Fannie Preston
Elizabeth Nelson
Itte
B. Stiles
Necuuss
A. B. Lovejoy
Mears & Lovejoy
Sioux City
Othey Nansies
W. G. Fairbaire
Waterloo
McCoy & Beecher
J. C. Murtagh
Parlewan & Parleman
Sioux Palls
S. D
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Duakemart
Earl
Atuilone
Mitchell
Larry Warah
Miller-Wahl, Company
Mussolini
Middlewest
Markham
Hugh’ Orchard
Pope
Carol Robinson
Carol
Farry Robinson
Kistner
Elmwood
Poetess
Nathalia Grave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kipling
Fred G. Clark
Waverly
Mr. Clark
F. G. Clark
Thice
Sheriff's House
Independence
Feng ociZta
Christian
Meng
Pravda
Manchuria
M. E
Railroad and Union
House of Lords
William
Fairbairn
Husband
Eld
Menry GB. Lesher
Muniry B. Gessinger Lesher
Dettie
Francis H. Leggett & Company
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Witterlos, Law
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