Jury Ponders Tarr ing Gage Trial in Kansas Case
Miss Chamberlain of Beverly testifies while the tar party case goes to a jury after two and a half hours of argument. Six verdict forms—three defendants, two outcomes each—allow guilty or not guilty for any defendant. The crowd remains, with the case tied to the fate of earlier defendants in what is described as Kansas’s most sensational trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Center
Kan
Simms
Clark
Schmidt
Railiff Green
Green
Dallas Grover
Kansas
Mary Chamberlain
Beverly
Shady Bend
Edward Ricord
Miss Chamberlain
Grover
Everett G. Clark
Shady Bend Milling Company
James Fitawater
Watson Scranton
Gully
Sherrill Clark
N. Sins
Clark Mill
John Schmidt
Chester Anderson
Delber Sandelsperger
Harry Armstrong
Lenton Pani
Alpha Lindermuth
Benjamin Painter
Rosese Anderson
Hawkes
Atary
Texas
Murder of Henry Phillips Shocks His Family in Tragedy
The Phillips family, eye witnesses to the fatal shooting of Henry Phillips, recounts a tragic afternoon near Raymond. Susie, 14, and Henry Jr., 16, describe a sewing machine agent armed with a revolver who pursued the father from the road to the house, leading to a struggle at the kitchen door as the father tried to stop entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbove McTure
Henry Phillips
Raymond Yes
Idris
Susie
Henry, Jr
Waterloo depot hopes rise as officials weigh street vacation
Judge Caldwell receives a letter from Rock Island president Mudge signaling intent to pursue a new union depot for Waterloo. Officials discuss possibly vacationing streets to enable construction while noting a blue outlook with Great Western cooperation still unresolved. A contractor's involvement may follow as city council options are examined.
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Waterloo
Judge Caldwell
Mudge
Rock Island Railroad
Ruunei
Streste
Great Western
Neer
Temperature report from November 23 with scattered garbled text
A damaged snippet lists the temperature at 1 a m as 30 degrees and includes stray markings attributed to Buchanan Optical Co and a brief tobacco ad. The rest of the text is unreadable, making specifics about location or context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Seasigens
Auto overturns twice injuring one in Colorado crash
A high powered auto touring toward Denver from Colorado Springs plunged off a 40 foot embankment after turning over twice. Five occupants escaped serious injury. W H Moore manager of the Metropolitan hotel Fort Worth Texas sustained painful bruises.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Here
W. OH. Moore
Metropolitan
Fort Worth
Tex
Friends secure release of young man Nick Sulentic
Representative men of North Waterloo and union members posted a $504 bond this afternoon, freeing Nick Sulentic from the county jail at 2:30. He had been arrested yesterday linked to starting an Hlineis Central engine in the local yards, with $500 bond set for his appearance at a preliminary hearing.
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North Waterloo
Nick Sulentic
Hlineis Central
Salentic 35
Witnesses Threatened in Los Angeles Times Dynamiting Case
New Orleans reports that witnesses for the prosecution have faced death threats after repeated bribery attempts by defense agents, as stated by detective William J. Burns before the American Bankers’ Association. In Los Angeles, Darrow dismissed Burns’ remarks as false, defending James B. MacNamara’s defense.
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New Orleans
Los Angeles Times
William J. Burns
State Societies
American Bankers’ Issociation
Tice
Darrow
Los Angeles
Burns
James B. MacNamara
Slayer of Elsie Sigel Located in Texas Feud Ties to Chinatown Murder
Cleveland dispatches report Cleveland police seeking Leon Ling believed hidden by friends in Texas after a Tong feud led them to connect Ling with the Elsie Sigel murder in New York. Leon Young shot Woo Dip four times in a feud between On Leong and Hip Sing tong factions. Ling, cousin of the suspect, is accused of Sigel murder.
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Cleveland
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
New York
Texas
Ting
Leon Young
Woo Dip
Woo
Leon Tong
Chinatown
Leon Sing
Congregational Men's Supper Hosts Mission Leaders
The Brotherhood of the First Congregational Church will host its monthly supper at 6:30 tomorrow evening. Special guests include Rev. H. C. Herring of New York City, national secretary of the Congregational Home Missionary Society, and Rev. H. F. Milligan, pastor of the Dubuque church. A Cedar Falls delegation will attend as part of the program themed Brotherhood and Missions.
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Brotherhood of the
First Congregational Church
H. C. Herring
New York City
Congregational Home Missionary Society
H. F. Milligan
Dubuque
Congregational Church
Cedar Falls
Brotherhood and Missions
Packer Case Faces Stay Decision Delayed
Washington Chief Justice White refused a stay in the Chicago beef packers trial and referred the matter to the full court as too important for single judgment. Attorneys planned to renew the request at the December 4 session. Indicted Packers seek delay until the Supreme Court acts on the stay application.
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Washington
White
Chicago
Miller
Carpenter
Nackers
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Witnesses on Hand in Patterson Case
Denver witnesses expected to challenge the defendant Gertrude Gibson Patterson's statements about the slaying of Charles A. Patterson. Maids from the Hendrick home and Denver Police Chief Hamilton Armstrong are among those awaiting summons to testify on day four of the murder trial.
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Denver
Charles A. Patterson
Gertrude Gibson Patterson
Fr. B. Hendrick
Moose Minstrel Show Enjoyed by Waterloo Audience
The Arange lodge of Waterloo trained a home talent performance at Waterloo Theatres to raise funds. Forty eight participants acted with trainers G. Smith and Lemoschs handling equipment and wardrobe. the show and its special features were well received, marking a great success.
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Arange Lodge
Waterloo
Order
G. Smith
Lemoschs
Conductor Dies in Railroad Yard Derailment
Des Moines reports a Great Western conductor named Dodge was killed instantly last night in the local yards when the engine he rode derailed on a log chain left on the track. The fatal accident occurred as the engine moved through the yard. details indicate a derailment caused by the obstructing chain.
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Des Moines
M. Denice
Great Western Railroad
Whiten
Dodge
Beattie Calm On His Last Day Before Execution
Beattie prepares for the electric chair on his final day in the state penitentiary death cell. He receives the sacrament from Rev. Fix and Rev. Dennis as his father watches, with guards on the death watch nearby. Beattie is reported calm despite the surrounding Beulah Binford case and ongoing searches for a missing girl listed in the surrounding coverage.
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Ane Richmond
Beulah Binford
Sove
Henrie Chisfeattie, Jr
Timpolive
Beattie
Beatties
Bertie
Honey Chay Heartie, Jr
Hay
State Penitentiary
Beallin
John Fix
Benjamin Dennis
South Richmond
Flitting Sparrow Haunts Hyde Trial Eyewitnesses Testimony
In Hyde case proceedings, James Craig former Independence city clerk testified about Dr Hyde filing Col Swope's certificate. R B Nutchell described embalming, W F Stine led funeral arrangements. A sparrow darted the room as Wherry pressed Hyde for time, the bird drawing surprised glances from spectators.
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Kansas C By
Hiede
James Craig
Independence
Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
R. B. Nutchell
W. F. Stine
Wherry
Dr. Hyde
Young Couple Married in Cedar Faux Ceremony
Miss Bertha Lamb and Mr Fred Durfey were wed at the bride's mother's home in Cedar Faux with Rev W B Sandford officiating using the episcopal ring service. Ethel Wilson played the wedding march Alfa Lamb carried the ring. A white wedding bell decorates the scene as relatives enjoy a green and white reception.
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Cedar Faux
G. B. Lamb
Normal Street
Bertha Lamb
Fred Durfey
W. B. Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Ethel Wilson
Alfa Lamb
Grundy Center
Parkersburg
Cedar Falls
London Daily Chronicle on broad success of new cookery system
The London Daily Chronicle states that the kitchen revolution is a success as instructions are followed. Paper bag cookery captivates the public nationwide and will spread its simpler method to thousands of homes as a scientific cuisine proves its soundness. For gentlemen: San Felice, 5c cigar.
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London Daily Chronicle
England
Proclamation by Governor Carroll Thanksgiving Proclaimed
Governor Carroll proclaims November 11 1915 as Thanksgiving Day urging residents to gather in churches and homes to give thanks to the Omnipotent Giver of all Good The proclamation notes peace prosperity and divine providence and includes the governor and secretary of state signatures.
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Carroll
Bhessin
United States
State of Town
al Des Moines
BR. I
Carrolel
WL. Haywird
Train plunges into river after bridge collapse dispatch
Sauur, Trance, Nav. and Sixty passengers, about 100 aboard, are reported killed when a state railway bridge on the Maine et Loire line at Montrenail Bellay in the Thouet river collapsed after flood damage. The train plunged into the swollen stream as it crossed the weakened structure.
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Thonet
Montrenail-Bellay
Maine-at-Loire
Vthouet
Future Cardinals of America Are Received in Rome
John M. Fartey and Diomede Falconio arrived in Rome to be greeted by a large group of ecclesiastics at the station before dawn. The two American archbishops appeared well after a long journey, as travelers and writers joined clergy in praising the cordial reception. Clerical aides waved American flags with papal colors, marking the ceremony.
State Restes in Murder Case at Mayo City Trial
The state closed its evidence at noon in the trial of Thomas Brewer charged with shooting M. J. Severns on August 29. Severns and friends were near Brewer's home when Brewer shouted to stop the trouble. A struggle over a club escalated the incident.
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Mayo City
Thomas Brewer
M. J. Severns
Severns
Brewer
Severus
Shopmen Leaders Meet Rock Island Officials
Chivage November 22. International officers of the railroad shopmen will meet with leading officials of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific rail line. The session aims to settle the probable strike question, according to today's announcement.
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Chivage
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railround
Tomar
Trew
Obs
Woman Arrested in Reach Hand Case
Cefray Rapids Iowa November 23 Delia Zajicek of Solon arrested in connection with the Black And case in which Joh Adams a wealthy farmer of Solon was threatened Miss Zajicek is the sweetheart of Joe Dzorak already under arrest She is charged with conspiracy and after a preliminary hearing before federal authorities was released on bond.
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Cefray Rapids
Delia Zajicek
Solon
Asnd
Joh Adams
Zajicek
Joe Dzorak
Mccaskill to Face Murder Hearing in Phillips Killing
A. T. McCaskill, linked to the Davis sewing machine agency, will have a preliminary hearing on a murder charge after he shot Henry Phillips, 62, at Phillips' farmhouse near Raymond. Eyewitness children Henry and Susie testified, challenging self defense. McCaskill's brother and local officials described the event and subsequent actions.
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A. T. McCaskill
McCaskill Brothers
Davis Sewing Machine
Henry Phillips
Raymond
Phillips
Mo~ Caskill
Evie
Lence
Henry
Susie
McCaskill
H. McCoy
Frank Shores
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Gage
Emily Wester
Gilbertville
Martin
da Witnesoes
Congregational Men’s
Packer
Patterson
CG. W. Conductor
Mico Binfond
Richmond
San Felice
Uuaty
America
R. I
Torszted
F. McCaskill
Davis Sewing Machine Company
Jesup
East Dubuque
Sioux City
H. F. McCaskill
John Younghlut
Fox Township
Kenry Phillips
Black Hawk County
Younghlut
Alweys
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