Settlement of Will Case Oversees Heirs at Law
An estate dispute decided by Judge Plat splits the value between heirs at law and the widow under dower, with one third going to the widow’s heirs and two thirds to the heirs at law. The case concerns land in Grands county tied to the Runge and Lusch families, with E T Lusch as the will’s drafter. The decision clarifies future disputes over similar wording in wills and highlights the farm’s managed value and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinige Prius
Hensry Runge
Grands County
FL Lusch
Kristiana
E. T. Lusch
Plat
Amagne
Christiina Trunge
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Abs. Runge
Ingrest
Open Air Treatment For Health Prospects
Supervisor W S Stokes will move to his Orange township farm and live in a tent for the rest of the heated season per doctor orders. He recently recovered from a severe illness but remains weaker than usual and lungs are affected. open air care is expected to help. President A Harvey of Waterlson Business Eye will depart Monday for Colorado to spend at least four weeks in the dry mountain air. He may tent again there and previously improved after a visit last August. throat trouble noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stokes
Orange Township
Stokes
A. Harvey
Waterlson Business Eye
Colorado
Sumit
Porterfield
Illinois
John Porterfield
Cincinnati
Against Stokes ail Wife New York July
The Hebrew Standard prints an editorial opposing J G Phelps Stokes plan to marry and move to the ghetto claiming their influence on Jewish children would be harmful. It calls Mrs Stokes an apostate and warns of anti parental sentiment and religious coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Hebrew Standard
Editoria P
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Standard
Stokes
Express Thieves Near Pittsburgh Target Express Car
July 41 authorities investigate what may be a scheme to rob a express car near Pittsburgh. H. G. Darsle of Sewickley was struck as a box from a passing train fell at his feet, containing two valuable silver items signed from R. Wallace of Ford, Conn. to R. W. & Sons Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. Darsie died from the wound, and several mysterious persons were reportedly near the site at the time.
Rockefeller Hunger for Sympathy Drives Long Day at Forest Hill
Cleveland July 21 John D Rockefeller hungers for sympathy and approval amid vast wealth and guarded gloom. He rarely smiles, avoids golf, and relies on a trusted press clipping bureau. A Tarbell piece fuels his fascination with public scrutiny as superintendent Howatt notes Rockefeller yearns for sympathy day after day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Tarbell
David EB. Howatt
King’s
Mr. Rockefeller
Testimony Recap From Early 1900s Trial Involving Berndl Family
Berndt of New Ulm a neat appearing woman of twenty nine testified clearly about the murder night near First street north of Payne. She described a fast road runner, dogs barking, and a husband working at New Chin Hardware. August Berndl and Dr Koch were questioned later about prior conversations and possible motives, with court rulings on admissibility of a defense offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernd
New Ulny
First Street
Payne
Berndt
Elsase
Aol
New Chin Hardware Rampany
Fredeke
Germat
Furl
August Berndl
Menton
Koehn
Gebharnt
Holdale
Gebhardt
Keach
Gehardt
Kaeh
America
Allen
General Childs
Dunnite Explosives Demonstrated At Fort Riley
Beverly W. Dunn, ordnance expert, stationed at the arsenal on Governor's Island, observes the Seventh Battery field artillery test at Fort Riley. Dunnite shells demolish a blockhouse at five miles, with caissons at 2,000 yards firing. one shell detonates a Dunnite round causing a massive blast and minimal debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kas
Beverly W. Dunn
Governor’s
New York
Port Riley
Traig
Fatty
Morris Bill
Perth
Fort Riles
Desap News Reports Tragic Death and Aftermath
Special note: Mr. Gaughman, father of Emma Baughman who killed herself, is greatly shaken and plans to stay with family on the farm after the funeral. He may visit Wisconsin for a change of scene. A recent storm damaged local crops with beans and straw losses and lighter rain east and northeast of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fesuy
Mr. Gaughman
Emma Baughman
Wornzer
Heroe
Wiscorsin
van Laughman
Mrs Hobson Taken Ill in Iowa Des Moines Hospital
Mrs Richmond Pearson Hobson wife of Captain Hobson hero of the Merrimac is at Mercy hospital in Des Moines. Captain Hobson is at her bedside. She fell ill while passing through Iowa and was gradually worsening until she reached Des Moines and had to be removed from the train to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tawi
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Captain Hobson
Merrimac
Mercy Hospital
Captain Honson
Will of John Hay Filed for Probate in Washington
The will of former Secretary of State John Hay was filed for probate in Washington DC. Beneficiaries include his widow Cara Stone Hay and siblings Leonard Hay Mary Hay Woulfolk Charles Edward Hay and Harwood Otis White. Specific bequests include 25000 to Leonard Hay 50000 to Charles Hay and 2000 to Harwood Otis White with rest to the widow. Executed by Payne Whitney and James Wolentt Wadsworth as sons in law and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John Hay
Secretary of State
Office of the Register of Wills
District of Columbia
Leonard Hay
Mary Hay Woulfolk
Warsaw
Til
Charles Edward Hay
Harwood Otis Whitey
Kenkuk
Iowa
Cara Stone Hay
Payne Whitney
James Wolentt Wadsworth
Jmn
Amo Ak
Thana
New Ulm
Surprise Witness in Gebhardt Murder Trial Emerging
Mankato Minnesota July 21 a new witness emerged in the Gebhardt murder case describing sightings of a rapid eastward retreat shortly after the crime. Hanska farmer Nien testified that Dr Koch asked him if he could kill Gebhardt and the state opened its case with a fresh witness arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
Gebhardt
Ie Nien
Counterfeiter J B Gregory Captured After 12 Years
J B Gregory alias Harry Leon ard expert counterfeiter and escaped convict, eluded U S Secret Service for over twelve years, captured in Los Angeles on July 21 and turned over to federal authorities to serve a seven year term in Detroit Michigan. He had been living in the city for eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Secret
Rural School Class of 53 Graduation Notes
A rural school class celebrates graduation with 29 names published for completing required courses. An additional 24 students from Cedar Falls and nearby townships are listed, with many from Long Vernon, Barclay, Orange, and other townships. Graduation dates for the remaining 42 are to be announced. County Superintendent Elliott hails the record as the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murral
Hiijatt
Cedar Falls
Elliott
Alkengals
Lincoln Towneship
Leo Nugent
da Muthaler
Washburn
Ada Sac
Excelshor School
Vernon Township
Wilbert A. Anderson
Edith Callahan
Earl Sweitzer
Orange Township
Martha. Dobson
Wilda Byers
Grace Lantz
Rast
Waterloo
Estella Hamer
Clarence Hamer
Carrie Glessner
Odessa Staui
Orange
Minnie Rice Aml Fie Ennis
Barclay Township
Nellie Ellis
Dunkerton
Ruby Smith
Eerl Miller
Beaver Valley
Union Township
Stella Scott
Stone School
Spring Creek
Chartes Scholl
Nellie Leckington
Carlar
Frances Mishel
Ceftar
Rose N. Vandé Walker
Centar School
Lester Township
Resign Elwell Over Prohibition Fund Scheme
The New Commonwealth questions W. D. Elwell's role as prohibition party chair and calls for his resignation. It accuses him of taking high commissions and inciting canvassing for funds, noting past figures and suggesting the state central committee demand his exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monwealth
Jeffers County
Wblican
W. D. Iiwell
Prohibition Party of
Down
Prohibition
Elwell
Friends of the Cause
New Commonwealth
State Central Committee
NO FORESTS NO FISH Dan Beard in July Recreation
The article emphasizes how forest preservation is essential to stream and brook trout survival. It suggests a simple demonstration using two troughs to show how deforested slopes cause rapid runoff and drought, underscoring the need to protect watersheds from timber loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Beard
German Meat Prices Rise and Import Debate in Germany
Six public meetings were held in Cologne as organized meat dealers press the government to relax import bans on hive cattle. Meat prices in Germany have climbed 20 to 25 percent over six months, with beef at 42 cents per pound and pork around 21 to 24 cents. Contenders argue sanitary rules are overly strict to shield farmers, while calls for cheaper meat persist. Also reported is the discovery of a new anesthetic named allypinet, touted as cocaine-like without dangerous side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Cologne
Butchers' Association of
Bera
Relaile
Gertin
Deutsche Medicinische Wochenschrift
Trains Change Time During Chautauqua Event
Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway alters running times for Chautauqua season. Trains now depart Waterloo one hour earlier until August 2, delaying Daily Courier delivery to Bristow Allison Dumont and nearby towns. Readers are asked to endure until schedules revert and papers arrive the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Park
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Sumner
Waterloo
Daily Courier
Bristow
Allison
Dumont
Courier
Local rainstorm damages crops in small Black Hawk strip
A Friday Daily report shows the rain Tuesday caused crops to suffer only in a narrow area of Black Hawk county. North of Waterloo saw little to no rain, while towns from Clarksville to Mason City were largely spared. The storm’s core affected near Waterloo, Washburn, and LaPorte with notable crop damage. Also, Mrs HW Felps and daughter Leata of Hempton visit JG Pitson on Lincoln Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Clarksville
Greene
Marble Rock
Rockford
Nora Springs
Mason City
Waverly
Washburn
LaPorte
HW. K. Felps
Leata of
Himpton
J. G. Pitson
Lincoly Street
Forests Protect Water Supply and Soil in Edging Erosion
U S Hydrologist H Newell warns forests are key to steady perennial water and to preventing soil erosion. He notes mountain trails funnel rain, forming gulches that deepen into canyons as denudation accelerates from timber removal and brush clearing, degrading once fertile valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newell
U. S
Colorado
Fire Mountains
Mace
Local Mishaps Reported In Greene News
J McMahon sr suffers a serious fall Monday afternoon while shaping hay slack, but expected to recover soon. A Dumont general store gas plant explosion caused near destruction until quick aid saved the building. A two year old child burned after slipping into hot water while playing near the kitchen, with serious back scalding noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lelgshon
Dumont
Ht Weiss
Amana Society Case Tests Corporate Existence in Iowa
Iowa City July 2 judge Byington concluded a long trial over Amana society in Mavens hall. The defense argues the colony holds land and minsters as religious duty while wealth comes from mills and farms. Testimony details communal property, priestly elders, and the three spiritual classes among Mennonite members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Amuna Society
Way
Byington
Halling Court
Mavens
Ang Wis
Nha
Senate
Amana
George Heinman
Paul
José
Heinman
Line Society
A. Nas
Amana Society
Pase
al Nresent
Trainmen Arrested For Stealing Goods From Freight Cars
A. J. Ryan brakeman and E R Chambers conductor on the Northwestern were arrested in Mason City Iowa on charges of taking goods from freight cars in transit. They faced justice court where heavy fines were imposed. Detectives probed losses of about $200 worth of clothing two months earlier with some goods later found in an abandoned building. Chambers had been a delegate to the railroad union convention in Portland and attended a meeting in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
A. J. Ryan
E.R. Chambers
Colduector
Northwestern
Pieile Plaine
Boiht
Kudwo
Schevenel
Mr. Chambers
National Convention of Railroad Triinmen
Portland
Oregon
Wui
Buffalo
N. Yu
Dolliver Returns to Me for Summer in D C
Washington July 22 Senator J B Dolliver left for town to spend the summer afternoon declaring he would devote the season to reading and light work while preparing for a hard session next winter. His physicians pronounce him cured and in the best health in ten years. Senator Allison’s plans are not fully clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
J. B. Dolliver
Reading
Allison
Sheldon widow sues city and railroad for $2000
Christian Ostrum, an aged widow of Sheldon, sues the city and the Milwaukee Railroad jointly for $2000 claiming injuries from a defective sidewalk along the railroad right of way. Local attorneys expect victory. Sheldon has paid two prior judgments in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Iowa
Rs. Christian, Ostrum
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Grant farm deeded to Dinsdale children in Grant township
James Dinsdale Jr deeded his 800 acre Grant county farm to his children to settle the estate regardless of his lifespan. Ten children receive eighty acres each for a consideration of 21 dollars per acre. The move aims to ensure the property remains in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dinsdale, Jr
Grant Township
Grant
Murder in Michigan Insane Asylum Under Silent Crisis
Mrs. Mary Larkins a patient at the Traverse City state insane asylum was murdered by fellow patient Mrs. Eghestine Berge while the attendant was away. The nurse Miss Fenton found Larkins with her head crushed by a granite iron vessel. Larkins died two hours later. Berge then returned to her room. Both women were said to be victims of a personal crisis mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Mich
Mary Larkins
State Insane Asylum
Eghestine Berge
Sultan's Friday Mosque Ride Sparks Public Indignation
The capital asserts indignant reaction to an infamous act. The sultan soon attends a Friday mosque in an open carriage, dazzling subjects and foreign officials alike. The weekly procession follows strict koran tradition with the commander of the faithful leading the way.
Young Woman Near Death After Lemonade Drink
Parkersburg July 2 Special reports Miss Nellie Wartman twenty, a waiter at the local hotel, near death from severe illness after drinking lemonade at Waterton. Doctors battled the grave condition, diagnosed as inflammation of the bowels, with uncertainty whether poison was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Chile- Iy Aderloo
Nellie Wartmian
Tocal
Dark Angels
White Succeeds Joyce as UMW of Iowa Vice President
W. White of Jerome was narrowly elected vice president of the United Mine Workers of Iowa, replacing L P Joyce of Des Moines who has resigned. The July election concluded with White winning the post, marking a transition in the state labor leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osekloosa Iowa
We W. White
Jerome
Toriuy
United Mine Workers of Iowa
Joyce
Des Moines
National Live Stock Exchange Opposes Twenty-Eight Hour Transit Law
The National Live Stock Exchange condemned the twenty-eight hours stock transit law and announced plans to send a lobbying team to seek its repeal. The move comes as AP reports from Buffalo on July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Buffalo, N
National
Live Stock Exchange
Nash Dies After Paralysis Stroke At Home
Malata Nash, president of the American Smelting and Refining Company, died at his Omaha home from the aftereffects of a paralytic stroke sustained on May 24. He led the firm during a period of expansion and modernization and was a prominent figure in industry circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malate
Nash
The
American Smelting and Refining Company
Frost Hits Escanaba With Severe July frost
Frost struck Escanaba Michigan on July 22 damaging crops across Delta county. The Weather Bureau recorded 42 degrees at 4 30 am breaking records since 1875 as a white ground frost covered fields and dropped temperatures about 44 degrees from the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Escanjeba
Parls
Delta
Weather Bureau
Miner killed by slate fall at Crescent mine
In Oskaloosa Iowa a miner died when slate fell in the Crescent mine on White City today He leaves a wife and family in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Speeij
Crescent
White City
Hungary
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Prom Saturday Notes
Real estate transfers list two Waterloo lots. A. E. Ellis to Fidelia A. Haas transfers a lot in East Waterloo for 300 dollars. Edmund Mullaney to Milton H. Hills transfers a West Waterloo lot for 1250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ellis
Fidelia A. Haas
East Waterloo
Edmund Mullaney
Milton H. Hills
West Waterloo
Sultan Escapes as Bomb Kills and Wounds in Court Yard
Constantinople July 22 A bomb exploded in the mosque courtyard as the sultan left a ceremony. The assassin attempt wounded and killed several of the sultan’s suite while the emperor, uninjured, rode away in his phaeton and saluted the people. Arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Selamik
Imperial Palace
Loomis Seeks Morocco Conference Role. Plans Continental Visit
London dispatch reports Assistant Secretary of State Loomis back from the continent with no word on his possible appointment to represent the United States at the Morocco conference. He plans another two weeks in London before continuing investigations of American legations and he was hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Reid at a luncheon at Dorchester House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Weigold
Garrison
Harry Everts
London
Loomis
United States
Morocco
Reid
Dorchester House
Quarantine Talk Over Yellow Fever Reach New Orleans
Telegrams to Governor Jenks from Dr Bondurant and Acting US Surgeon Glennin urge immediate state quarantine on all persons from New Orleans. City fearing outbreak and criticizes lack of proclamation. Trains into Alabama to be inspected. no one from New Orleans permitted beyond quarantine lines as cases remain few and confined to two blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
New Orleans
Jenks Yestering
Bondurant
Alabama, Médical Association
United States
Glennin
Alcahama
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Uneke Sun
Texpress
Weber
Wark
Desap News
Eries
Here
Independence
Mrs. Hobson Til
Kocil
Greene News
J. McMahon, Sr
Dolliver
Will
Town
aAllison
England
Inchester Repeating
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms
Newhaven
Conn
I. F Merry
Dublyque
Washington
Bubexvaler
Ron, Laws
Traver News
Harmen
George Lownsend
Traer
Greisinger
Sanborn County
South Dakota
Einest
Early
White
American Smeltingand Reining Company
Ain
Frost
Michigan
Sultan
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