Widow Accused in Denver Murder Plot and Shooting
Special Prosecutor Benson laid out the case against Mrs. Gertrude Patterson for the murder of her ill husband. He claimed Patterson, after an unwanted divorce fight, armed herself and shot him in the back during a morning walk near a sanitarium, with accomplice Geo W Strain said to have aided. The defense faces a first degree murder demand if proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cola
Benson
Gertrude Patterson
Jrawyers
Patterson
Bensen
Geo. W. Strain
Joenver
Hunting mishap near La Porte City injures two bankers
At Coop ers Grove on a rabbit hunt Joe Cobb accidentally discharged his gun striking R. A. Perkins in the nose and arm and grazing A. Van Valkenburg causing scalp and coat wounds. The victims, Perkins president of First National Bank and Valkenburg cashier of Union State Bank, are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lua Porte City
R. A. Perkins
First National Bank
A. van Valkenburg
Union State Bank
Joe Cobb
Coopers Grove
Cobb
Perkins
Valkenbure
Eaden
Jury Trial Today in District Court in Becker vs Ficketberg
In district court a jury trial proceeds in the case of W. H. Ficketberg v Fred Becker from Washington township. Judge Frank Pilate presides. Prior justice court awarded Ficketberg damages and costs totaling 44 806 and 23 85 respectively for a horse purchase later claimed to have summer sores. Becker seeks counterclaims for 59 damages and 18 80 for medical and veterinary services. Hoxie Brann represent plaintiff and Sweet ager the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ficketberg
Fred Becker
Teappest
W. A. Shaffer
Washington Township
Frank
Pilate
Bicketberg
Saints
Becker
Hoxie
Bankers May Honor Iwan at New Orleans Session
Delegates at the American Bankers Association conference in New Orleans hear technical talks on reserves mobilization. James B. Forgan of First National Bank of Chicago discusses reserve control as Arthur Reynolds of Des Moines gains support to chair the executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
American Bankers’ Association
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Iowa
Big Hormare
Arthur Reynolds
Des Wolnes
Tanaw
Association
Reynolds
F.F. Parrett
Ihieag
Suspected of starting engine in street fracas
Nick Salentic an Austrian of 26 Summer Street was arrested and held for investigation after a fight involving a wild engine in the 10 yards area last night. He is 22, came here five years ago, and has worked as an assistant hostler at the shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Salentic
Summer Street
Burglary at County Attorney Hublemier’s Office
Burlington Ia November 22 burglars entered the county attorney’s office ransacked the place and seized papers tied to criminal prosecutions. A thief was suspected to be seeking evidence from the lawyer’s home and office in connection with ongoing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Burzlars
Hublemier
Ois
Oelwein Couple Wed In Grace M E Church
Thomas Baker a prospective farmer and stock buyer near Oelwein wed Miss Hattie MK Ross of Oelwein at Grace M E Church with Rev. F B Hull officiating. The couple planned for home this afternoon. The day was mild after two weeks of cold with temperatures above zero across the region and a forecast of rain and colder weather tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Baker
Oelwein
Hattie MK. Ross
Elack
OT Hull
Grace
Morehead
S. D
Pring Joaching Aground Off Samariland Rocks
News of the steamship Pring Joaching of Hamburg Almertfan Hoe ashore on rocks off Samariland 200 miles from Hayti. Bryan and party aboard reportedly safe. wireless dispatches confirm ship aground but no danger. Passengers include William J. Bryan and wife with grandchild. others noted in scattered reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Noe
Kingston
Jamaica
Samariland
Hayti
William J. Bryan
California Atmosphere Sparks Wedding and Local Notices
The record notes the forthcoming marriage of Fred Thursex and Bertha Lamb in Cedar Falls and a probate petition for Mrs. Sarah J. Dull. It cites tales of California’s air’s wonders and dangers after long residence, including a dubious cyclone report affecting Waterloo, with remarks on the west coast climate’s strange effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thursex
Bertha R. Lamb
Cedar Falls
Sarah J. Dull
Sixth Street
District Court
Waterion
California
West Coast
D. J. Wilson
Waterloo
Los Angeles
William Calloway Company
Iowa
Eimies
Waterlan
Arwards
Wilson
Carpenters to Attend Funeral for J M Green in La Ports City
Members of the Carpenters fral TR3A are urged to attend the funeral of Brother J M Green in La Ports City on Thursday morning. Departure to Rock Island at 7:45 a m. W J AMS, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Frral
J. M. Green
la Ports City
Rock Taland
W. J. Ams
Tarring Case Near Jury as Trial Opens
Lincoln Center Kaui Nov 22 The trial of three defendants in the tarring of Miss Mary Chamberlain progresses with defense testimony and rebuttal evidence. Prosecution demands severe penalties and notes romance linked to one witness. witnesses describe planning and involvement while defendants deny participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Center
Kaui
New
Mary Chamberlain
McCanless
Kincoin Center
Ram
Jura
AN. Simins
John Sehrmitt
Sherrick Clavie
Miss Chamberlain
Tomer Hoshek
Misshamberlain
A. N. Simms
John Schinkt Schmitt
Chester Anderson
Shady Bend
Anderson
Clark
Tayo
Attarnes Milliken
Sehnmitt
Schmitt
Aly
Simms
Sehmitt
Mre Pares
Raosze
Montereseles
Milliken
Ser i
Mary
Murderer McCaskill kills Henry Phillips in farm dispute
J T McCaskill a Waterloo sewing machine agent shot Henry Phillips a farmer near Raymond after a dispute over a machine sale and payment. He claimed self defense and fled to Waterloo before surrendering to the sheriff covered in blood. Phillips aged over 60, died at the Phillips home shortly after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py McCas KG
Wateroo
Henry Phillips
Raymond
Phillips
Jim
Che Toatavithi
McCaskill
Waterloo
Aovelock
McCaskilli
Philips
Califre Smith & Wesson
Waterton
MecCarskall
Waterdoo
MeCashill
Wistiwarher
Rolf McCaskil
Hummel Hotel
Corner Waterbury
Union Officers Deny Ties to Wild Engine Incident
Statement from Lebar temple strike headquarters denies any connection to last night incident at Wiiness Central freight yards east of the city. Officials say locomotive No 883 likely vented throttle failure or mechanical defect and stress union members followed orders not to engage in wild engine actions during the conflict with the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebar Temple
Wiiness Central
de Prie Ie
Illinois Central
Suffrage Women Jailed After Stone Throwing Rampage
London reports Bow Street court jailed 228 suffragists often teens for stone throwing amid anti government protests. Police kept crowds in check as militants dispersed, shouting vote for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bow Street
Hillmen Square
Whitehall
Surrow
Merrian Receives Sternshein Bankruptcy Papers
Merrian, referee in bankruptcy, has received the papers in Sternshein’s bankruptcy matter. Creditors will hold their first meeting. Returns from the United States District Court place Sternshein’s liabilities at $13,000 and assets at an undetermined amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FS. Merrian
United States District Court
Sternshein
Merritt Claims Rockefeller Ousted Him From Minnesota Deal
Washington November 22 Leonidas Merritt testified before the Stanley steel crust committee that John D Rockefeller forced him out of a Minnesota business venture after he declined a Rockefeller proposition. Merritt said Rockefeller later demanded a million dollars and helped bring about his company’s downfall. He accused Dr Gates of complicity and described Rockefeller as hard to believe in the past, though now he says Gates lied. The committee planned to summon Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonidas Merritt
Stanley Steel Crust Committee
John WW Rockefeller
Howe
Minnnesites
Merrier
Rockefeler
Rockefeller
Merritt
Gates
Mapnate
Ites
Chicken Supper and Bazaar at First Tartheran Church
The First Tartheran church ladies invite the public to an annual chicken supper and bazaar at the corner of Maple and High Streets tomorrow evening starting at 4 o'clock until all are served.
Temperature report fragment with missing data
Fragmentary OCR note showing a temperature entry dated November 22 with garbled markings and broken names. No clear individuals or organizations readable. appears to be a weather or digital log piece with minimal usable facts.
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LA Porte City
Iwan
Bryan
Webb
T'Harle Bryan
Brean
Key West
Nile
W. Z. Bien
James Helmes
Holmes
Flog
Darwin
Pat
Gage
Rivard
Ed Riverdlynis
Sehmid
Hind
Tie
Ricard
J. T. McCaskill
Towa
Fe Elgan
Merrian
John D
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