Spencer Mystery At Grinnell Bank Raises Questions
Chicago in loan of Fleary Spencer, cashier at the wrecked First National Bank of Grinnell, and his son Clark drowned last year. Louis M Spencer, brother to Henry Spencer, faced bankruptcy with liabilities of 367245.02 and assets of 260. The revelation links to defalcations tied to Henry Spencer who attempted to cover drafts made by his father and Louis in lending ventures. The Iowa mystery long baffled locals, now tied to bankruptcy filings in Chicago.
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Chicagoe
Fleary Spencer
First National Bank of Grinnell
Clark
Louis M. Spencer
Henry Spencer
Fife Insurance and
Dearborn Street
Iowa
Louis
United States District Court
Neola Child Found Sleepy in Wheat Field After Wandering
Henry Kildare, Jr., a year old son of Pat Kildare, wandered from home near Neola yesterday morning. Neighbors alerted by phone and a hunting party searched until evening, locating the exhausted child asleep in a wheat field about a mile and a half from home.
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Neola
Neola, Jr
Henry
Pat Kildare
Weathered hail damages near Elkhart crops report
A mid afternoon storm brought hail and lightning to areas around Elkhart. Farmers report slight crop damage and a lightning strike damaged a local building. No injuries noted, preparations underway for crop recovery.
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Elkhart
Rhykhart
Wet Weather Hurts Crops Near Cedar Rapids
Government weather observer reports rain nearly every day in July in Cedar Rapids county with temperatures 21 degrees below normal. It was the wettest June since 1801, causing heavy hay crop losses and fears of another poor corn season due to bad weather.
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Cedar Rapids
Uhalis
Des Moines River Figures Surpass Year’s High Mark
The Des Moines River rose higher than its highest point this season at Hunsboldt and Humbaine area, with river reaches waterlogged and surrounding banks saturated. No heavy rainfall noted, but conditions suggest ongoing runoff and rising waters as the week continues.
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Hunsboldt
Humbaine
National Masonic Accident Association Suit Begun
The National Masonic Accident Association files suit on behalf of 200 Greek holders to set aside as fraudulent a transfer of $800 in securities to the North American Insurance Company of Chicago. L. W. Nichols, former president, appears for stockholders against Alfred Wingate, H T Alversen, and other large stockholders. State Auditor Carron and Attorney C O Mallin are named in the action.
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National Masonic Accident Association
Clonnell
Chicago
Iowa
Janos
Nebrasin
Minnesota
Miconie
Third Attempt to Kill Iowa Man in Rural Incident
A gunman fired at Mel Slaughter near his Onawa Colfax home as he returned from town. Slaughter fired back, the attacker fled down the road. no clue to the assailant’s identity. The incident follows a prior failed attempt and a fatal second assault.
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Iowa
Onawa
Colfax
Mel
Fred
Seaman
Slaughter
Wigan
Nowely
La Follette Draws Crowd at Sac City Chautauqua
Governor La Follette addressed nearly 2000 in a Sac City Chautauqua tent, warning of corporate influence over caucuses and conventions. He praised Governor Cummins and urged Democrats and Populists to unite with Republicans to push for direct primaries and honest government.
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Wisconsin
LaFollette
Iowa
Cummins
Iowa attorneys debate harsher laws on wife desertion
The opening session of the Iowa Attorney's Association discussed strengthening penalties for wife desertion, with broad support for making the offense a serious crime and sending a bill to the legislature. They also considered amending indictments without returning them to the grand jury, arguing county attorneys should prepare indictments themselves.
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Es Moines
Oaly
Towa Attorney's Association
Association
Himsel
Lost on Pike's Peak: Iowa Girls Missing in Colorado
Edna Filter and Josephine Filter of Maquoketa Iowa have been missing for three days after hiking near Pike's Peak in Colorado. They planned to ride a train home the next day but lost the trail while returning alone. Sheriff leads large search parties across the mountains as concern grows for their cold and hungry condition.
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Iowa
Colorida Springs
Ule
Daly
Edna
Josephine Filter
Maquokern
Tike’s Peak
Jerr Manitou
Fig
T Burra
Tonighht
Application for commutation of Joseph Smith sentence
Application has been made for commutation of the sentence of Joseph Smith of Buxton for life imprisonment. Yesterday was the last day of appeal and the government would have fixed a new date for the hanging.
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Joseph Smith
Nes Maines
Buxton
Militia Disbands After Delayed Pay Announcement
In a camp day morning report soldiers faced disappointment as talks of a ghost walls withdrawal spread. The government has paid part of the allowances, with checks for government and state funds to be mailed to the men.
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Jia
Des Moines Suffer Cold July as Heat Names Prostration Hits East
Central Iowa endures an exceptionally cold July with Des Moines and area residents seeking warmth. The Des Moines weather bureau reports record low means and unusually cool days, contrasting with heat waves elsewhere. A harsh month threatens to break long-standing cold July records.
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Iowa
Tea Moines
Des Moines
Murope
New York
Arizona
Tres Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Missing Omaha Oculist Feared to Drown in Missouri River
Friends of Dr. B. T. Thompson an Omaha trained oculist now in Council Bluffs believe he killed himself by drowning in the Missouri River. Thompson left his wife Friday saying he might be detained on professional business in Omaha. No word has come, and Mrs. Thompson, a deserted wife in her view, awaits further word. He was seen walking swiftly toward the river in shirt sleeves with a case in his hand.
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Omaha
Council Bluffs
T. Thompson
Missouri River
Thompson
Is Frightened to Death Tipton Youth in Storm
Tinta Tla July 14. Chaniel Tennley about 25 years old died after being frightened by an approaching storm. He stood in his room gagging at the window when a sharp lightning flash and thunder caused him to jump back. He ran downstairs and into the pantry where he collapsed and died.
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Tipton
Tinta. Tla
Chaniel Ténnley
Newsboy King Wins in Des Moines Supreme Court Victory
Mose Jacobs the world’s richest newsboy failed to secure a win against his father and stepmother in a Des Moines supreme court ruling. The court affirmed a $12,000 verdict in Mose’s favor, though his father retains over $10,000 Mose had given to his mother as banker. The decision follows years of effort to reclaim the fortune Mose earned and turned over to his mother. Other opinions today include a string of appellate affirmations and reversals across various counties and cases including National Cash Register v Zanes and several city and county disputes.
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Des Moines
Mose Jacobs
Supreme Court
Mose
Tower Court
National Cash Register Company
Zanes
Appellant
Wapello County
Affirmed
Wilder
Great Western Cerea Company
Cedar County
Blackman
City of Oskaloosa
Mabuska Coun
Capitol Lodge
Polk County
Wilkins
Severin
Blackhawk County
Hansh
Graybill
Pattawuttinde County
Arnold
City of Waterloo
Blackhart County
Stevens
Carrell
Linn County
Vail
Crawford County
Dress
Carroll County
Armed
Germain Insurance Co
Appellint
By. Co
Webb
Mchead
Tola County
Jones
Plainuii
Byrington
Johnson County
Hoodoo Keeping Busy Accident Clashes at Capitol
A wobbling hoist near Des Moines grand building collapsed early today. Three workers fell to the floor as scaffolding failed. painter William Martin from New York suffered serious shoulder injuries. At the same time a derrick at the history building toppled bricks, mortally injuring laborer Vor Gilchrist who is in critical condition.
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Iowa
Capitol
Des Moines
William Martin
New York
Grarnsey
State Historical Building
Gilcrist
Father Costello in Court Faces Church Ejection Allegation
Rockwell City justice fined Father Costello one dollar plus costs after Mrs. Mary Anderson accused him of ordering her from the Rockwell City church following mass. The Watthall priest, known in Lohrville, argued the court had no right to intervene in church affairs.
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Trackwell City
Father Costello
Watthall
Lohrville
Riseley
Mary Anderson
Rockwell City
Thomas Tennant
Costello
Anderson Chilms
Fusti
Pather Costello
Lohrvilly
SEEK LOST DAUGHTER PRETTY ROSE GERMAINE DES MOINES NURSE
Des Moines parents seek their daughter Rose Germaine last seen after entering St Luke's Hospital in Denver two years ago as a nurse. Denver police asked to locate the missing woman who reportedly refuses to return home. A letter from the parents prompts renewed pleas for information. Sixteen horses perish in early morning fire at Manson livery barn on Main Street. Fire destroys barn and contents. cause under investigation and losses partly insured.
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Pretty Rose Germaine
Des Moines
Jettley
Isabert Germaine
St. Luke's Hospital
Denver
Alcee
Hose Germaine
St. Luke’s Hospital
Manson
Main Street
Western Union Pelegraph to limit horse racing reports
The Western Union Pelegraph company executive committee adopted a resolution recommending to the full board that horse racing reports be supplied only to individuals receiving them through the regular office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Pelegraph Company
Kans City Base ball Wife Takes Poison in July Death
Mrs Frank Bonner, wife of the Kansas City ball club second baseman, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid while her husband played today in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Frank Bonner
American Association Baseball Club
Father of the oil magnate linked to local Ames rumor
Shenandoah and Farragut residents speculate that farmer William A. Rockefeller may be the reclusive John M. Phipps, alias Shack Phips, with letters to McClure's and Ida Tarbell seeking undisclosed details. Locals recall familiar looks, noting possible gang ties and repeated disappearances.
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Shenandoah
Rich
John M. Phipps
William A. Rockefeller
Farragut
Fremont County
McClure
Magnale
Ida M. Tarbell
Tarbell
Phipp
Phipps
Warbell
Warragut
Far
Missing cashier located in Indian Territory
William Mueller, the Graettinger Savings Bank cashier missing from Graettinger, Iowa, has been located in Indian Territory. No criminal charges. Depositors to be paid in the fall. several personal creditors to lose.
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Graettinger Bank
Indian Territory
Marshalltown
William Mueller
Graettinger Savings Bank
Methodist Minister Leaves in Mystery Near Cedar Raonds
Sidney Heald, a Mt. Vernon Methodist minister, departed for Baltimore to seek a specialist for blindness but vanished en route. Relatives fear foul play as search continues in Cedar Raonds. Mrs. Della Squires of Madison Wis attempted suicide at Marion Cedar Raonds after neglectful marriage issues and a hoped-for reconciliation with W Snyder.
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Sidney Heald
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Raunds
Baltimore
Delia Squires
Wisconsin
Cedar Ranlds
Marion
Della Squires
Madison
Wis
W. ©. Snyder
Snyder
Young Woman in Iowa Takes Poison in Love Crisis
Farnhamville Iowa July reports Ellen Andersen a about 20 year old girl of prominent family drank carbolic acid and died within an hour after being left alone to morning work. Disappointment in love is suspected motive. Also July 11 Jolley Jonvey Iowa Ray R Steele 21 vanished after leaving Jolley July 4 walking railroad tracks in deranged condition. Search extended to Rockwell City with no trace found. he wore dark pants gray blue coat rubbers no shoes.
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Farnhamville
Ellen Andersen
Gowrier
Lost Grove Township
Riss Anderson
Jolley
Jonvey
Ray R. Steele
W. N. Steele
Rockwell City
Jole Ley
Infant Found Dead Wrapped in Creek Newspapers
In Council Bluffs Indiana on July 11 a bundle of newspapers lodged against a dam in Indian Creek concealed the unembalmed body of a baby boy about six months old. The infant was not born more than half an hour before discovery, with uncoagulated blood and limp muscles. No violence marks were seen, and several boys who first spotted the body thought it moved when touched.
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Creek
Council Bluffs
Indian Creek
Chas. Coleman
Ball Player Allen Harten Dies at Altoona Base
Allen J. Harten, 30, station agent for Rock Island at Altoona, Iowa, collapsed at first base of an interurban game against Mitchellville and died of apoplexy. The match at Altoona was halted as physicians pronounced the fatal event, and burial plans were made in Bondurant. His wife and his father-in-law, editor of the Bondurant Journal, are noted in the report.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Allen J. Harten
Chicago
Rotk Fnland
Pacific
Altoona
Michelville
Frst
Altoons Baters
Mitchelyile
Barton
Garter
J. W. Beck
Stabbed by a Brother on Rural Farm Tragedy
Des Moines area report from July 12 describes Henry Wiedmann and his brother John living six miles from Waverly on a farm. After a drunken spree Henry stabbed John in the back and neck several times. John, 25, is recovering while Henry remains at large with the implication of possible self harm.
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Des Moles
Henry Wiedmann
John
Waverly
Henry
Perring
Henry Coimantile
Tienry
John Will
Tax Ferret Busy Uncovers Millions in Taxable Property
In Connell Bluffs Ta July 18 ferret work nets about $4,000 more tax due in fifths. Ferrets uncovered $2,000,000 in unreported property across Pottiwallamle counts in ten months. Average back taxes run $100 to $125 per person, with delinquents owing up to $3,000 each and a $10,000 corporate entry on the books.
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Connell Bluffs
Pottiwallamle
More Women Than Men in Only Two Iowa Counties
Des Moines July 12 State census shows thirty one counties compiled with more women than men in Floyd and Des Moines. Other counties like Wright, Monona, and Audubon display varying male surpluses. Director Dagigan notes the disparity while overall parity remains uneven across most counties and prompts scrutiny of census data.
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Des Moines
State Bureau
Floyd
Des Maine
Nes Moines
New England
Dagigan
Burr
Slowx
Emmet
Clay
Hamilton
O'Brien
Poushontas
Dallas
Guthrie
Ida
Montgomery
Ringgold
Save
Boy Loses Both Feet in Mowing Accident
Albert Holeman eight year old son of A D Holeman living six miles northeast of Lus City was helping mow hay when the mower ran away and dragged him. He suffered the loss of both feet above the ankles and serious injuries, life may be at risk. The incident occurred in Waterloo Ja on July 12.
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Albert Holeman
Waterloo
Albert Moigmint
A. D. Suoleman
Luls City
Drowning in Kanaranzi Creek Claims 9 Year Old
In Rock Rapids Minnesota on July 12 Feury Meester aged 9 drowned while swimming in Kanaranzi creek. Several boys were in the water when the Meester boy went beyond his depth. The body has not yet been recovered.
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Rock Rapids
Feury Meester
Kanaranzi Creek
Meester
Tama Indians Host Fourteen Day Convention in Tama Iowa
Tama hosts a fourteen day convention with Indians from several states including Pottawattamtes from Kansas and Winnebagos and Chippewas from Minnesota. The Quaptau act as hosts with Musquaukies hosting. Dances and feasts continue daily as tribes display vibrant dress and paint.
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Tama
Kansas
Minnesota
Mach
Director Must Answer Paper Company Representative Direct
Sheboygan Wis July 11 Judge Seaman of the United States circuit court on petition of federal attorneys investigating the affair of the General Paper company signed an order requiring BE Harmon a director of the Grand Rapids Wis Pulp and Paper company to answer certain questions At the same time Judge Seaman granted those testifying the right of appeal.
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Paper Company
Sheboygan
Wis
Seaman
United States Circuit Court
Uitaira
General Paper Company
BE. T. Harmon
Grand Rapids
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