Bold burglars invade Christ Walter’s home near Robertson
Burglars entered the Walters home four miles southwest of Robertson on a Sunday forenoon and stole clothing, a shotgun, a violin, and other items. Bloodhounds failed to yield a clear trail, suggesting entry by automobile. A neighbor saw two men in the yard, and a local clothier identified the coat left behind as worn by a stranger seen in Ackley the day before. It’s the second burglary in the area within 4% weeks as police in nearby towns were alerted.
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Christ
Walter
Robertson
Ackley
Waltara
F. M. Shores
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Walters
Nsighbor
Swede
Tela
Auto kills Judge Fitzpatrick and wife near Du buque
In a Sunday accident near Du buque the automobile overturned pinning Judge Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, a prominent attorney, and his wife, killing them instantly. Dumont votes 28000 bond for a new school building with women backing two-thirds of the vote. men oppose. Christ Walter thanks kindness after his fur overcoat was stolen last December but recovered in part. Unclaimed letters at the post office to be sent to Dead Letter Office April 4. Flames destroy Utica and Ness City Kansas.
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Dumont
Christ Walter
Robertson
City
H. H. Janssen
G. FF
Althouse
P. M
Senate approves steel mill purchase plan
Briefs recount the senate passing a bill to finance a steel armor and plate mill with costs around 11 million dollars. The item references political figures and national finance themes in a compressed, era voice.
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Senate
Jesse Pugh Coming to Our Courts Lyceum Show
Nearby residents will see Jesse Pugh perform March 27 as a versatile humorist with readings and a “Movia Pisce” act. Miss Martha Niexas will join as a soprano. the program also features the Bohemian Girl opera at the Metropolitan. Local updates note Van Dyke new drug clerk, Miss Hulda Iker visiting Hubbard, and community events at churches and society gatherings.
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Tainer
Harry Lauder
Pugh
Martha Marr
Marr
Mr. van Dyke
Roth Drug Company
Wyomint
Hulda Iker of
Hubbard
Fred Weber
Weber
Mary Niexas
Stout
Thirty New Court Cases Filed in Hardin County
The past week saw thirty new filings in Hardin County courts including four divorce petitions and several civil actions. New suits include Frank Pemberton versus FD Peet for 10000, Roy Webb versus Peet for 10000, and Peter Madsen versus Chris Bungard for 5000. Four divorce petitions list Lena Henry v Chester Henry, Della Birch v John Birch, Reece v Reece, and Mabel Long v Jos Long. None of these are from this county.
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Hardin County
Justice of the Peace
Frank Pemberton
FD. Peet
Roy Webb
Peet
Peter Madsen
Chris Bungard
Courts For Freedom
Lena Henry
Chester Henry
Della Birch
John Birch
Reece Ya
Koma Reece
Mabel Long
Jos Long
Differences Adjusted in Ackley Land Dispute
Ackley town and landowner Louis Hembd reach a mutual understanding to avoid litigation over sewer outlet land. Attorney Daniel Hiler and outside counsel Andrewa finalize terms for a southwest outlet spanning about two acres valued at 1200 dollars, deemed acceptable by both parties and town authorities. The agreement ends anticipated costly court action.
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Ackley
Loule Hembd
Louis Hemb
Daniel Hiler
Hembd
Andrewa
Ratification Action in Council Extra Session Disposed Matters
A fragment indicates a council ratification during an extra session held last evening, with public matters disposed of. It notes Monday, March 27 as alertion day, but detail is incomplete and personnel not identified.
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Council
Wreck Near Alberti Les Delays Train Service
A rear end collision just outside Alberti Les Minnesota last night killed the engineer and fireman of the incoming train and destroyed three cars of live stock. Other trainmen were seriously injured and train service is delayed. details at this distance are scarce.
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Alberti Les
Minnesota
Still Deep In The Snow Mail From Canada Involves Local Citizen
Still deep in snow, Dauffenbach receives four letters from a Canada contact describing three feet of snow and cold in the southwest region. The note says people persevere with optimism as birds sing and spring nears. Local names include Bert E Goodell and John H DeBerg among others, with town references and civic club chatter about improvements and a free trip essay contest for farmers’ benefit.
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Dauffenbach
Hotat Acklay
Canada
Agitation Over Butler County Voting Machines
The article debates Butler County voting machines arguing the high cost. Machines are quick but potentially manipulable. Supervisor Richard Bods of Austinville opposes a twenty thousand dollar debt for taxpayers.
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Butler County
Richard Bods
Austinville
Unconscious Patient Undergoes Dentist Chair Procedure
A patient named Miga Brand fainted in Dr Probasao's chair and was moved to Dr Miller's hospital. She remained unconscious for forty eight hours and did not regain consciousness until Monday afternoon. The event was noted as highly unusual and startling.
Fire Marshal O E Roe Active in Ackley Needing Cleanups
Notices show state fire marshal Ole E Roe visiting Ackley with officials inspecting streets and backyards for refuse and rubbish to reduce fire risk. Residents expect spring weather to allow cleanup while families report illnesses and quarantines cooldown.
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Ole E. Roe
Ackley
Briefly Told Local Items From Grinnell And Surroundings
Gay Roosevelt visits with sister Miss Alice in Grinnell Friday. Verne A. Gerhardt of Aplington visits in the city Saturday evening. Measles plentiful in Parkersburg among children not yet afflicted. Ducks appear in large numbers in the Mississippi near Dubuque. The game law to be observed. Mary Cheno with Seed 80 burned to death at Council Bluffs. clothing caught fire from smoking. A baby of Charles Sullivan at New Hampton swallowed a beauty pin. an operation failed to save the child. William Jayne, first governor of the Dakotas, dies at Springfield, Illinois. Territorial government signed March 2, 1861 by President Buchanan. Harold Williams of Amas held in St Louis on charge of violating the Mann act after eloping with a 19 year old at the State Agricultural College. Clear Lake to pave thirty six blocks at 31.75 per square yard. Townspeople stay practical amid mud. value of improvements noted. Ben Stickley of Parkersburg promotes fish sandwich after displaying a 144 pound fish drawing crowds.
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Gay Roosevelt
Alice
Grinnell
Verne A. Gerhardt
Aplington
Parkersburg
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Mary Cheno
Council Bluffs
Charles
State Agricultural College
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Dave
Uelping Ham Society
Anna Schuerte
Ladies Aid Society
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Marshalltown
Washington Township
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Hyip
U.S. Military Academy
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Albert Lea
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Bert E Goodell
Ontje Knocks
Na Neosen
Eftia Reiter
Golds
John H. DeBerg
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John Arends
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Ben Hayunga
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