Miss Alice Goodfellow Attempts Suicide At Home
Miss Alice Goodfellow daughter of Mr and Mrs John Goodfellow living eight miles southwest of town attempted suicide at her home Monday morning by taking croton oil regular dose is one drop how much more she took is unknown she refused to explain a physician aided but she refused further treatment and warned of another attempt authorities and friends hope for her recovery while noting possible love affair disappointment as a motive
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la Porte
Alice Goodfellow
John. Goodfellow
Miss Goodfellow
Crotonei
Thirteen Deaths in New York from Heat Wave
Thirteen deaths attributed to the hot weather were recorded in New York yesterday. A score or more of persons were overcome and treated in city hospitals. The day featured a high of 85 degrees with a rapidly dropping evening temperature and a strong westerly breeze bringing relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tly Ot
Condor Arrives After Incident Off Ceibar Route
The steamer Condor, arriving at Mobile from Ceibar, reports that a crew derelict by the Olympia, eight men aboard, were aided by airlives of Attila Island. The report from Associated Press notes the incident involved improvised actions at sea and a relief effort to the Condor crew.
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Fby Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Condor
Ceibar
Cntire
Olympia
Atilla Island
Bailey Glad Ties Alive After Last Minute Stay
Wilbur G. Bailey, sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Albert Ferguson, received a gubernatorial stay until September 11. Bailey, in his cell, spoke cheerfully of the change, predicting a possible commutation to imprisonment as deputies secretively noted the prepared rope.
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Kansas City
Wilbur G. Bailey
Albert Ferguson
Bailey
Tarbell Defends Her Rockefeller Article In Tariff Shock
Cleveland July 14 Ida M Tarbell writes for a local newspaper to defend her McClure's Magazine piece on John D Rockefeller and Corrigan versus Rockefeller. She rejects Kline's claims that quotes were misrepresented and says she used only statements supported by evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Ida ‘M. Tarbell
Joby D. Rockefeller
McClure’s
Virsif P. Kline
Rockefeller
James Corrigan
Miss Tarbell
Mr. Kline
Corrigan
Kline
John D. Rockefeller
Frank Rockefeller
Frank W Rockeback
John
Rockefeller and the Golden Rule in the Corrigan suit
In a Cleveland deposition dispute over the Corrigan Rockefeller case, witnesses spar over whether Rockefeller acted by the golden rule or by might. The record cites alleged misrepresentations about stock values, friendship claims, and efforts to secure Corrigan’s Standard Oil shares amid litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Burke
Perso
Rockefeller
Bure
Fes
Corrigan
Kline
Mr. Rockefeller
Corrigan-Rockefeller
John
Standard Oil Trust
Witl
Unclear memo on oil company rebates and transfers
Testimony describes Lemohan practice to secure business with rebates to customers of Standard Oil, Republic Oil, and Waters-Pierce in Missouri. Shires, former manager in St Joseph and Kansas City, says he moved oil to Standard and that no competition existed between Republic and Standard in St Joseph and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Republic of Coanging
Stuendird
Nationals
Henry Veasle
Siressula
Uleck
Bisstred Athoriagy
General Hadley
Republic Oil Company
Sandard
Shirgs
The
Republic
Standard OL Company
Standard
Kinnsas City
Henry DD. Whelan
Republic of Company
Iisued
Minneapo lis Bishop Suffering Amid Slow Recovery
The report notes limited progress in the ailing bishop with weak condition and restless days. Attending physician Salter marks no definite daily change while describing gradual, perceptible but minimal improvements. Nearby, W J Atkinson of Clarksville visited the city for the Chau Tauqua and is welcomed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mitt
Salter
Mark BR
Lelling
Moody suffers stroke amid strange illness in Benton county
Rack Bypaly of Vinton visited from Independence to see Bob Moody who has suddenly fallen ill with paralysis and mental confusion. Moody, about 50, once a newsboy, built wealth in California and Canada, now near death but with a history of insanity. Local telephone leaders Parker and Shoemaker expand Reinbeck exchanges with transfers of Gladbrook staff and Miss Zoe Mann taking over the Gladbrook board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rack Bypaly
Vinton
Bob Moody
Moody
W. HH
Jenks
Moods
Br. Moody
California
Canada Lands
Benton County
Sir. Moody
Mercer County seeks mental condition details in McKinney case
States Attorney Graham of Mercer County Illinois has served Dr Sanger Brown of Chicago with a information demand concerning the mental state of Mary McKinney of Aledo Illinois who was reportedly moved to Brown's sanitarium at Kenilworth five weeks ago. Mrs McKinney and her husband face an indictment on a charge of torturing Stella Grandy a child placed with them by the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
States
Graham
Mercer County
Ilinois
Sanger Brown
Mary M«lXinney
Aledo, AL
Brown
Kenileworth
Stella Grandy
Ilinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Rockefeller fears grow as Cleveland guards increase
In Cleveland John D. Rockefeller’s safety concerns rise with a tighter security ring around his Forest Hill home. Bodyguards are doubled, public appearances curtailed, and attendants scrutinize every visitor after a sensational magazine piece sparked renewed panic. Rockefeller, used to seclusion, remains a frequent churchgoer and continues private routines despite the heightened vigilant atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Forest
U Hatrald
Shime
Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Uie Forest
Towers French Postage Reform Proposal Raises Debate
A fragmentary report notes discussions on postage rates in France, referencing a shift from three centimes to two ten centimes per unit. The wording suggests uncertainty and partial details about parliamentary actions and deputy votes surrounding the reform.
Leopold Meets Ponty in Dover for Belgian schemes
King Leopold of Belgium arrived in Dover from Ostend to see J Pierpont Morgan. Morgan lunched with the king after a prolonged interview. The talks reportedly concerned financing important schemes for idle development of Belgian litteral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leopold of
Iselgium
Dover
J. Pierpoant. Morgan
Vaelt
Jr. Moargan
Helgians
Belgiam Litteral
Reinbeck Telephone Exchange Changes Hands
James Shoemaker of Waterloo and Robert L Parker of Gladbrook acquire sole ownership and management of the Reinbeck telephone exchange from Corn Belt Telephone Co. The move promises rapid improvements after a period of neglect, with Shoemaker known locally for decisive action.
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Reinheck
James Shoemaker
Waterloo
Robert Ja. Parker
Gladbrook
Reinbeck Telephone Exchange
James Shotmaker
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Reinberck Telephone Exchange
Robt. L. Parker
Reinbeck Exchange
Oli Cetar
U. S. Telephone and Telegraph Company
Shoemaker
Jamond
Horse's Kick Proves Fatal in Farm Accident
Wadson July 14 Carl Dam a 21 year old farm worker died from general inflammation of the bowels after a horse kick. He was helping move horses when one animal kicked after he tried to quiet the frightened steed. He died at 6 o'clock last evening. Remains to be buried in Fredsville cemetery with services at the local church.
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Wadson
Carl Dam
Grundy County
Dam
Henry Degener
Flash
Cam
Fredsville
Sued Tim Attorney In Alienation Case
Denver July 14 After weeks of work to secure a divorce for Hallie B Hubbard of Sioux City from George J Hubbard Attorney W Irwin of Denver is made a defendant in a suit for alienation of affections. The Hubbards say Irwin pressed the divorce despite reconciliation desires and poisoned Mrs Hubbard's mind. Irwin says he never received fees and the couple are merely exploiting the suit to avoid payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Huly
Hallie B. Hubbard
Sioux City
George J. Hubbard
W. Irwit
Wlimany
Riotous Strikers in Brooklyn Attack Factory
In Williamsburg Brooklyn a crowd of striking tailors and sympathizers attacked a clothing factory owned by Isaac Newman on Wallabout Street. Dozens injured including Newman who was struck by an iron bar and likely to die. Police dispersed the crowd after the factory was wrecked. two arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judy
Coutts Funeral Follows Mysterious Death In Iowa
The Vinton Eagle reports Dudley Coutts a former Waterloo resident died under unclear circumstances as police probe foul play. Accompanied by his father and wife, his body returned from Chicago to his grandmother’s home in Vinton for burial at Evergreen Cemetery after a 3 PM service conducted by Rev. S. Hilcher. Arthur Crawston of Parkersburg visited the city on business.
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The
Vinton Eagle
Dudley Coutts
Waterloo
Vinton
Dudley Couths
Chicago
Edmons
Dudley
Northwestern
St. Paul
Hilcher
Presbyterian Church
Evergreen
Lightning Strikes City Home at 309 Leland Avenue
A severe thunderstorm struck the A M Hummel residence at 309 Leland Avenue yesterday afternoon. Mrs Hummel was inside as the bolt shattered windows and walls but she remained unharmed. fire alarms reported no major fire beyond torn draperies. Insurance covers the home, but the loss amount is undetermined pending adjuster assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hummel
Leland Avenue
Hummel
Mrs. Hummel
Invitation Declined by President to Miss Alice Roosevelt
Melbourne reports President Roosevelt has declined the invitation from the commonwealth government for Miss Alice Roosevelt to Australia with Secretary Taft and the party. The offer included assurance of cordial welcome by all classes.
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Melbourne
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Alice Roosevelt
Australia
Taft
Take Remains Home After Sudden Des Moines Death
Benjamin A Mansfield of Des Moines, son of James Mansfield, arrived to escort the body from Waterloo to Marshalltown for funeral and burial. The 69 year old, once a Cedar Falls resident and Fort Madison guard, had recently lived in Marshalltown. He left a wife and several siblings and children in Iowa and Minnesota. A telegram mix up initially misnamed the deceased as Robert Mansfield, delaying notice to relatives.
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Benjamin A. Mansfield
Des Moines
James Mansfield
G. W. Frnight
Marshalltown
Tis As
Cedar Falls
H. L. Corning
Fort Madison
Clayton
Iowa
Union Pacific
Benjamin
Iowa Central
D. D. Mansfield
Clinton
Northwestern
Waterloo
Family in Sore Straits in Waterloo Community Aid
A Smith family on Lower Vine Street faced dire illness and poverty after the mother contracted consumption and could not travel to Minnesota. The Eastern Star provided immediate relief, enabling the mother and children to join relatives while the husband remains in Waterloo to earn funds. The story highlights local charity aiding ailing families during hard times.
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Rom Variday
Smith
Lower Vine Street
Illinois Cen
Round House
Asher
Minnesota
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Waterloo
Grand Lodge Debates Repealing Rules At Buffalo Meeting
The grand lodge of Mika met in Buffalo on July 14 to finish business before adjournment possibly by night session. It approved repeal of two last year rules limiting appeals to the Grand Judge and discussed reducing lodge size by trimming membership.
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Buffalo
Mika
Olinelnciristl
Committee On
Grand Lodge
Louis Busse Faces Gallows in Des Moines Case
Des Moines July 13 The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the Louis Busse case. Busse awaits clemency or new appeals as he faces a death sentence for murdering his wife while she was pregnant. Possible federal appeal may hinge on indictment validity. Prior to this, Busse’s brutal crime and intoxication defense drew scrutiny as the court split on the death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Louis Busse
Supreme Court
Busse
Supreme Court of the United States
Joseph CG. Smith
Monroe County
Ile
Feniel
Pierson
Northwestern Railroad
Cedar. Rapids
Tuttte
Clear Lake
Merrill Allen, Co
Torrence
Myers
Stone & Son
State
Sheets
Sherman
Keane
Gonge
Hart
Foster
RL & P
Chau Tauqua Light Promises Efficient Acetylene Illumination
The note urges readers to observe the acetylene lighting at Chau Tauqua halls and entrances, praising small flame efficiency and ease of use. John K. Straydr indicates he will install the light next month once ready for the public dining area. Farmers in Black Hawk county report vast hay stocks and seek favorable weather to finish stacking and barn storage.
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Chautauqua
John KB. Straydr
Black Hawk County
Chinese Boycott Threat Dented by Peking Action
Mr Reckhill American minister in Peking cables Washington that the Chinese government is vigorously opposing the threatened boycott of American goods. The report notes government stance and ongoing tensions affecting trade relations between the United States and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reckhill
Peking
State Department
July Weather Shows Cold Start to Month Across Region
Data from Val Utleer Weather Observer Newton indicate July began unusually cool, with fourteen days averaging 58°F minimum and 71°F maximum, and a mean near 66°F. Rainfall totaled 31.58 inches across ten days, with several light traces and a .75 inch daily peak on the third.
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Valutleer
Newton
Woman burned to death in Iowa kerosene blaze
Mrs Richard Wilesey of Rochester Iowa died after kerosene lit her dress and set her body ablaze in a house fire. She left a husband and two children. In Dubuque on July 16 Merkes, wife of a prominent grocer, died from burns after her clothing caught fire from a gas stove.
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Muscatine
Tawa
Richard Wilesey
Rochester
Iowa
Dubuque
Merkes
Bailey case hangs on Missouri pardon delay
In Des Moines a Missouri pardon secretary notes little hope for Edgar E. Bailey, condemned in Kansas City for a saloon hack driver murder. Governor Folk granted a sixty day stay for new self defense evidence, but remains inclined toward execution. Cromwell, Bailey’s former printing mentor, urged mercy amid long acquaintance.
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Mes Moines
M. A. Gromwell
Edgar E. Bailey
la Porte
Kansas City
Morgan
Missouri
Gromovell
Bailey
Dows Fn
Cromwell
F Fulk
Morgain
Fulk
Folk
School Man to Wed in Independence Ceremony
Jesup July 16 Special considerable local interest centers on the approaching marriage of Prof JT A Waiters longtime Joel school educator and Miss Minerva Ginter of Independence. The ceremony will be held at her home July 19. The couple will move to Brookings SD where Mr Walters is elected superintendent of the public schools. Miss Ginter is well known in Buchanan county. Mr Walters has a strong record as an educator and Christian gentleman.
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Jesup
JT. A. Waiters
Joel
Minerva, Ginter
Independence
Brookings, & D
Walters
S Public
Mise Ginter
Buchanan
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Cuba
Bailey Glad
Mater of
Fergieson
Me. Rockefeller
Prospect
Des
THA
W. J. Atkinson
Clarksville
Atkinson
Reinveck Exchange
Mr. Parker
Shoemaer
Gladbrook Exchange
Traer Exchange
Parker
Reinkeck Exchange
Reinbeck
Zoe Mann
Edith Minton
Demains
Doctor
Towers
Loapold
Ponty
Joy
Rt Parker
Reimbeck Tall Plan
Tim
Dever
Joe
the Coutts Funeral
Arthur Crawston
Parkersburg
Take
Sore Straits
Inchester Repeating
Winchester
Winghester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Suprem Court
Chautauqua Light
Ferguson
Miss Minerva
Peef
Walters Ginter
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