Arson Case Near End of State’s Evidence in Robinson Trial
In Town vs Fred Robinson the state nears the end of testimony after a long session of cross examinations. Key witnesses include Daisy Walker Emia Walker and F R Decker of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance. The defense presents no witnesses as the prosecution signals a possible two to three day continuation.
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State of Town
Fred Robinson
Daisy Walker
Emia Walker
F. R. Decker
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Hoxie
Robinson
Decker
A. A. Bar
Cedar Falls
Eli Walinix
E. E. Newton
Washington Township
Farmers’ Mutual
J. A. Mason
Steve Holmes
Bmpire
Ernest Schafer
Janesville
Robinson Place
Hon and Defense Readies Jury Instructions
The defense called no witnesses to testify as the trial moves forward. Attorneys began their pleas to the jury, with instructions expected to be given about 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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Hon
Fever Reaches 116 Degrees in Ga Woman's Record Fever
In Maryaville Georgia on November 17 Miss Etta Martin, a fever patient, showed thermometer readings reaching 110 degrees and likely at least 116 on the scale. Officials believe this is the highest non fatal fever ever recorded.
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Maryaville
Etta Martin
Angered by Wage Reduction at Window Glass Trust
Washington November 17 Attorney General Wickersham denounced reports that the Imperial Window Glass Company of Pittsburgh known as the window glass trust plans to cut wages for 500 to 700 workers by 30 percent after a federal court fines totaling 10 thousand dollars. He argued jail sentences may be needed to break up criminal trusts and suggested personal action against some directors in the future.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
Imperial Window Glass Company of
Pittsburg
Window Glass Trust
Carnegie Gifts 3.5 Million to Pittsburgh Technical School
Pittsburgh November 17 Andrew Carnegie to celebrate his 75th birthday with a 3.5 million gift to the Carnegie Technical School. Previously he has given 20 million to the institute. Of the new gift 1.5 million will fund buildings and equipment and 2 million will be endowment. The gift announced by William M. Frew president of the board after a board meeting. The new building will allow the school to accommodate over 3,000 pupils.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegia Tchnical School
aAtr
Carnegia
Istitute
William M. Frew
Board
Erbstein's Case in Complete Collapse
Chicago November 17. The plot to prove State's Attorney Wayman guilty of jury firing collapsed as Erbstein withdrew his charges. The Chicago Bar association grievance committee dismissed the accusations as unsupported and unfounded. Only witness Jat or Frank Ware failed to appear, and the originator of the affidavit faced other indictments for conspiracy.
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Chicago
Charles &. Erbstein
Wayman
Chicago Bar Association
Erbstein
Jator Frank Ware
McBride
Postoffice Clerks Debate Over Time Work During Holidays
Branch No 161 of the United Manual Association of Postoffice Clerks met in the federal building to discuss overtime during the holiday season. Clerks, often required to work four to six extra hours, including nights and Sundays, receive no overtime pay. S. H. Stauffacher was elected treasurer after Ralph Strayer resigned.
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United Mnual Association of Postoffice Clerks
Federal Building
Postoffice
S. H. Stauffacher
Ralph Strayer
Estrada Expels Anti Americans in Nicaragua
Nicaragua President Estrada expelled liberal leaders blamed for anti American riots in Leon. Names Gomez Barreto Zeledon and Maldonado Zelaya, newspaper owners accused of provoking disorder. Consul Moffat says Estrada vows strong action to maintain order and to bar misrepresentations inciting trouble. Two tracks have rented room at 536 Jefferson street and will open a restaurant.
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Washington
Leon
Nicaragua
Estrada
State Départment
Thomas B. Moffat
United States
Bluefields
Gomez, Barreto, Zeledon
Maldonado Zelaya
Jefferson Street
Defective Marital Claims In Guthrie and Jennings Cases
In district court today Etta Guthrie and Elizabeth Jennings filed for divorce alleging cruel treatment and neglect from their husbands. Guthrie cites ungovernable temper and failure to provide after a 1908 Earlville marriage. Jennings notes separation after a 1997 ceremony and wishes to regain her maiden name Elizabeth A Barnes.
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Etta Guthrie
Thomas Guthrie
Tim
Biaum
Lyr
Earlville
Mushand
Elizabeth Jennings
Lato
Hiram Jennings
Paintitt
Elizabeth A. Barnes
Ayo Bean
Catholics Reject Socialism and Praise Portugal Clash
New Orleans November 17 the American Federation of Catholic Societies condemned socialism and criticized the new Portuguese republic led by President Braga. The convention backed restrictions on anti religious literature and urged ethical religious education, adjourning to meet next year in Columbus.
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New Orleans
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Republic of Portugal
State Department
Washington
Braga
Arsoctlilan
Federation
Congress
Columbus
Wingendry
Funeral Held for W H Wills at Randolph Street
The funeral of W H Wills was held yesterday afternoon at his late home 1212 Randolph street. Rev Walter H Jolling and Rev WS Johnson led services with hymns sung by a quartet. Pallbearers were neighbors and friends. burial followed at Elmwood cemetery. Floral emblems adorned the casket, reflecting the deceased's love for flowers.
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TY. Wills
Randolph Street
Walter H. Jolling
First Congregational Church
WS. Johnson
Central Christian Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Wills
Crucial date in England November 28
London reporters say an inspired statement fixes November 28 as Parliament's dissolution date. The government plans to push the budget before appealing to the country while the Lords debate the veto bill. Debate at the Conservative conference in Nottingham signals Irish dictator and American dollar will loom in the unionist campaign.
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London
Commons
Lords
Nottingham
Henry Chaplin
Wimbledon
England
Haugen Plurality Falls to About 143 in Iowa District
Mason City Iowa November 13 Evening Press reports a telephone update from New Hampton indicating no decision yet on contesting Haugen’s election by D D Murphy. Gains noted include 50 in Allamakee 30 in Charles City Third Ward and 12 in Worth reducing Haugen’s lead to roughly 143. A horned grebe near the Fourth Street bridge drew comment as residents remembered a rare aquatic bird sighting below the dam.
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Mason City
Evening Press
O'Conners
New Hampton
Tégard
Haugen
D. D. Murphy
Allamakea
Charles City
Worth
Haugens
Fourth Street
Surgeons to Form National Organization in Chicago
Chicago November 17 A national surgeons association is planned with a series of clinics and an expert surgery exhibition to run through Friday. The editor of Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics helped shape the group which should be completed today and 1860 registrations are anticipated soon. Dr Franklin Martin lauds Chicago as a leading surgery center and notes the initiative from local surgeons. In Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania little Willie Dolt choked on a kernel and Dr Ingall and team at Presbyterian hospital struggled in a difficult clinic to remove it. The operation was not yet successful with 48 hours for a second attempt. A silver tracheal tube supports the boy’s breathing as care continues.
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Chicago
Organization of Surgeons
Franklin
Martin
Willie Dolt
Mt. Pleasant
F. Fletcher Ingall
Presbyterian Hospital
Ingals
America
Freeman, longtime Standard Oil official, dies at 74
Orange New Jersey reports the death of Joel Fran ws Freeman aged 74, a former secretary of the Standard Oil Company. The obituary notes his long service and prominent role in the company’s corporate affairs.
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Standard OI
Man Dean
Orange
N.J
Joel Fran Ws Freeman
The
Standard ON Company
Monkey and Cat Romancing in Ham mond Park
Chicago reports a quirky romance as a monkey in a Lake Front park cage bonds with a gray tabby cat. The monkey waters the cat, Tabby keeps close, and keepsers note affectionate scenes as cold weather drives all into a warm cage.
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Chicago
Halire
Hammond
Ind
Docko
Lake Front
Tabby
Government Seizes 200000 Stock in Joseph Brooke & Co
New York reports that the government seized the entire stock of Joseph Brooke & Co and Mange Ash woolen firm for alleged fraud and wrongful acts. A writ of attachment was issued as investigators allege false invoicing and undervalued goods shipped from England to evade duties.
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New York
Thes Entira
Joseph Brooke & Co
Dampes
Cmtoms
Gery Cigani
Studdersilela
England
United States
Miewrit
Hienkel
Robert
Nicholas (. Brooks
Jodee Havel
United States District Court
Abuel
Comerce
Campiung 4
Bradford
Kigland
Waterloo Gossipy City in Brief Notes Visitors and Routines
The Waterloo column records a flurry of social mentions from visitors and locals. Names include Miss Matet Boston, Mrs. Elob Stiles, A La Rose, Miss Loveltr Meliteer, Gligon the American Nobles lecturer, D. D. Olmstead, Melt, Helen Farnsworth, and many others visiting Waterloo or travelling to nearby cities. Concerns a hospital operation, business trips, weddings anniversaries, and a church luncheon hosted by the Brotherhood. The weather turns wintry with snow and frost noted.
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Huchanan
Matet Boston
Jdubuque
Mra
Elob
Stiles of
Manchester
Waterloo
A. la Rose
Walnut Street
Two Prominent Union Stock Yards Men Die at Home
Chicago officials report the unexpected deaths of Thomas Kenly and W. We. Shearer, two well known commisslamm men at Union stock yards, from heart trouble at their Chicago residences last night.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Homas Kenly
W.we. Shearer
Taft Seeks Canal Zone Reform After Panama Visit
President Taft concludes a three day inspection of the Panama Canal region urging Congress to approve a single headed government for the canal zone and full control of the waterway. Officials note postal banks may extend to the zone and labor groups press for higher wages amid US living costs. Taft then travels to Panama City for a banquet with President Arosemena and meets American Minister Dawson returning from Nicaragua.
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Panama
Tafi
Eriit
Panama Canal
Congress
Canal Zone
Taft
Wall Street
United States
Rapublic
Rioting Garment Workers Reignite in Chicago
Striking garment workers clash with police in several city areas after a brief lull. Riots break up with minimal damage reported as authorities restore order. Ascalon Commandery No 25 10 plans a special conclave Friday at 7 30 to assist the Red Cross with a simple meal to be served.
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Chicago
Ascalon Commandery
Red Cross
Str Kaishts
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure for Grippe
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold and grippe symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours until three doses are taken can end a severe cold and relieve neuralgia head pains stuffed nose sneezing and throat irritation. The ad notes profit and asserts no quinine is used and prices a 40 cent package.
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Pape
Oia
Papa
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight City Scene
Mrs Jelizabeth M Davison of 166 Falla avenue is reported improving after several days illness. Her brothers HW of Sioux City and ML of Pomeroy are in town, with other relatives arriving for a visit. A display of WLW Marsh Guernsey cattle trophies drew attention at Henderson drug store. prizes include ribbons and three silver cups, tallying near 200 wins. A small fire at the old Cedar Valley house caused minor damage, with no injuries. Waterloo’s American Nobles lodge formed a silk seat and plans to initiate candidates, with travel to Vinton planned. J Thoxd Wright, former state GOP publicity head, is touring before moving to Washington as a newspaper reporter. G A Feely, ex Iowa House speaker and US senate hopeful, accepted to deliver Davenport Elks memorial address on Dec 4.
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Jelizabeth M. Davison
Falla Avenue
Sioux City
ML 5
Pomeroy
Elon CG
Ww. Mattan
Wlw Marsh
Guernsey
Senderson
G. A. Feely
Unites States
Iowa House of Representatives
Elks’ Lodge
Davenport
Feely
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WA. Wright
W. A. Schafer
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Marion Williams
Ben Hicks
Charles Crawford
Olsen
Sheriff Shores
Josephine Sherbourne
Shores
Dent
George Clark
Glass Trust
Carnegie
Sam Fron ” Tronmmnaster
Tention
Doncupid
W. H. Wills
Parliame
Physicians Plan National
Bopy
Monkey
Cat
Woolen Concern
Thas
Oom. Gligon
American Nobles
Clinton
D. D. Olmstead
Oriver
Coto
Ciy
Hog
Melt
Iowa
Mr. Dud Airs
Helen FY Farnsworth
Tot Springs
Ark
Yo AL Young
Rupp Proleere
Woon Torik
J. J. Dempster
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Mire
S. Crramt
Low Resiere
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Grant Streets
Colby
Winkeshia
Wis
Mialal
Mes
Cherar
Parmella
Calloway
Griffin
Vinten
Merrill
A. A. Sundiy
Hwell
New Harttown
O. J. Olmstead
J. G. Maynard
Washington Court
House
W. Js. Maynard
Maynard
Woom. Powell
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor
Jo. Alford
Brotherhood of the Church
Baptist
John Joseph
de Soto
Frankin Street
Joseph
Mississippi
Bertha Mentzer
Muclusky
N. Ph
Alys
We Lyon
Mentor
North Dakota
J. Rodamar
Minnesota
Flo
St. Knueng Lutherian
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Ayer
Trart Palau
Tmmvo
Chicago Commission
AFT
Posau
Canal Zong
Minory
J. F. Maker
Marley, al
Latoriety
Husbamd
Hhudson School
Alaska
Baptist Church
Fire Department No. 2
Cedar Valley
Vinton Dee. 3
J. Thoxd Wright
State Republican Committee
Clonds
Lauter Co
Indianapolis
Woods Bros
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