Upsets verdict in Love Suit affirmed by high court
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a $7,000 personal injury verdict and reversed an $8,000 breach of promise verdict in two separate cases from Ottumwa and Warren and Wapello counties. Miss Mary Nolan, a teacher, sued William Glynn for breach of promise and alleged seduction, while James Long won a ruling against Ottumwa Railway and Light Co. in a street car accident case.
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Tres Moines
Supreme Court
Warren County
Wapello
Mary Nolan
William €. Glynn
C. A. Robbins
Miss Nolan
Glynn
Cumming
Tower Court
Misa Nolan
Simon Casady
Des Moines
Ottumwa
James Long
Ottumwa Railway and Light Company
Reins in Left Hand Woman Loses Case
In Crawford county Iowa the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a $320 damage award in Alice Turner vs Thomas Wennett. The ruling states a left hand rein position shows poor control of a nervous team frightened by an automobile near Deloit. The case centers on a buggy hitched team collision and careless driving claim.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Alice Turner
Thomas Wennett
Crawford County
Miss Turr
Supreme Court
Bennett
Deloit
Iowa
Spectators Removed From Tennessee Capitol Clash Over Liquor Bills
In Nashville on September 26, leaders of rival factions agreed to clear the state capitol of all spectators amid threats of gunmen and possible clashes. Senate members, city detectives, police, and nonofficial state personnel were asked to leave the capitol and state house grounds as tension rose over liquor law enforcement bills.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
State Senate
Capitol
State House
White Dominant Funeral Colors Among Danish Greek Customs
The article notes Danes favor white for funerals and caskets, with shrouds matched in white. Greeks also prefer white for unmarried individuals, while darker hues are used for the elderly. It cites Charles Tiffitts’s burial in white and describes Greek Catholic church deviations and the symbolic cross of hands in caskets.
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Mra
Katherine Jeremaisen
Denmark
Tate
Charles Tiffitts
Panama Zone Sends Papers and Prices Home
Penn B. Banton, stationed on the Panama canal project, sends his Waterloo family copies of the Panama Morning Journal and a commissary bulletin with zone prices. Butter 42 cents a tin honey 48 cents a quart molasses 18 cents. Porterhouse roast 79 cents a pound chickens 40 cents each. Milk 20 cents a bottle potatoes 3 cents a pound sweet potatoes 2 cents. Grapefruit 15 cents each. Mr. Banton is well and likes his work.
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Penn B. Banton
Panama Canal Project
Waterloo
Panama Morning Journal
Waterloo Man Injures Foot in Yard Accident
W M Palmer a brakeman from Waterloo was injured while climbing between box cars at the Albert Lea Illinois Central yards when a switch engine moved the cars. His foot was crushed but bones were not broken. taken by ambulance to Naeve hospital and will stay for several days.
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Albert Lea
Illinois Central Railroad
W. M. Palmer
Naeve
Women Seek Board of Control Seat in Iowa
Des Moines Sept 26. A question of party affiliation arose at a meeting of the Iowa State Federated clubs board of directors when Mrs Charles G Warner proposed the group endorse a resolution urging Governor Clarke to appoint a woman to the board of control. The civil service reform chairwoman led the discussion.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Federated Clubs
Charles G. Warner
Atlantic
Civil Service Reform Committee
I, Flwc
Clarke
Board of Control
Women urged to join board amid vacancy
In light of a current vacancy, club women press for adding a woman to the board, arguing that under certain conditions the needs of women and children in various institutions would be best served with female representation on the board.
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Vonrok
World Records Fall on Columbus Grand Circuit Night
Peter Volo trotted a mile in 2 05 1 4 to set a world record for 2 year olds at the Horse Review Futurity in Columbus. Braden Direct posted 2 01 1 2 the fastest time by a 6 year old stallion in the free for all pace. Robert Milror won the Chamber of Commerce trotting stake in straight heats. Atlantic Express and Grand Marshall led a field in the 2 10 trot with Derby Boy prevailing after a costly break.
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Columbus
Columbus Grand Circuit
Peter Volo
Belle
Lexington
Horse Review Futurity
Braden Direet
Lady Wanetka
W. E. TD. Stokes
New York
Robert Milror
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Express
Grand Marshall
Pickel
Derby Boy
Ernest Axstell
Charles City Exposition Opens Despite Rain
Charles City Iowa September 26 Governor George W Clarke arrived from Mason City to attend the big industrial and merchandise exposition held at 1 30 p m with a reception committee escorting him to Senator John G Segels home for entertainment prior to the event Officials noted weather improved to fair and cooler after morning showers drawing attendees to the scheduled program.
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Charles City
George W. Clarke
Mason City
John G. Segel
Load of pumpkins on public market in Charles City event
A public market day in Charles City featured a governor guided parade and a crowd turnout. Schools closed early while hundreds marched. Charles City College joined the festivities. A farmer delivered a wagonload of pumpkins as frost lingered. The text notes local hardware ads for storm sash orders.
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Charles City
Charles City College
Elk Run
Local Market Report Notes Price Range and Sales
The item describes ore, poultry, peaches, and eggs sold briskly at various prices. Michigan peaches brought $1.90 per bushel, eggs sold quickly, potatoes at $1 per bushel, and other goods sold steady as buyers paid 40 to 70 cents for certain commodities. Cited remedy ad follows.
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Michigan
Licenses to Wed in Waterloo
Edward D. Vahnke and Nellie M. Dumond both of Waterloo obtain marriage licenses. Dane Curuvija of Waterloo and Soka Pelkovic of Waterloo listed in the notice as applicants.
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Edward D. Vahnke
Waterloo
Nellie M. Dumond
Dane Curuvija
Soka Pelkovic
Old Folks Find Croxone Relieves Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An ad touts Croxone as a cure for sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache rheumatism and related ills of aging. It claims to reach the kidneys neutralize uric acid and dissolve waste to relieve chronic conditions with few doses. The original package price is modest and druggists will refund if it fails in any case.
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LaPorte City
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Unofield Lumber Co
Sarah E. Duncan
Tipton
Frank C. Krueger Market
Milwaukee
Prompt Auto Delivery Service
Frank Krueger
T. RB. Hays
McChane
Fitzgerald Bros
Griffin
Black Hawk Bank
West 4Th Street
West Side
Hamilton
Joe Schiel
Sycamore Street
Good Iowa Farm
IGWA
Waterloo Land Co
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Rojo
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Fourth Street
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C. J. Miller
W. Fourth St
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