Thieves spoil church cornerstone and a river tragedy in Iowa
Iowa notes report thieves breaking into a Stafford church to steal valuables but find only a Bible church history and a local newspaper. In Ottumwa a liveryman drowned in the Des Moines River near Market Street Bridge. Two youths rescued others perished. a forties era convict and several local incidents follow including jail escapes and a fatal scaffold collapse at a penitentiary building.
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Stafford
Kaw
Tvriggs
Stewart
Net
John Stein
Madison Stone Mason
Davis
Madison County
Tes Moines
Boune
W. G. McGolly
Frank Grant
Tuxton
Walter Reashy
Oskaloosa
Slim Redburn
Reasby
Redburn
Frank
Arthur Larson
Clifford Bangs
Franklin County
Duws
Morgan Township
Sioux City
Court House
William Bores
Otto Rohn
Harry Bloom- Ingtot
W. A. Rourke
Elmer Culler
James McGregor
John Shadden
Dick Larcuch
Jackson
Board of Supervisors
Sheldon Daily Sun
Jennie Carden
Dr. Cram
Pottawattamle County
J. W. Squire
Sherman Gess
Herman Goss
Goss
Bumber
Pat Hopkins
LeMars
Plymouth Country
Hopkins
Iowa
Plymouth County
John Harder
Minden
Pottawattamie County
Henry Schoening
Chris Risss
Schoening
Hartler
Insurance raid aims to probe eastern firms nationwide
A Chicago meeting led by State Auditor Carroll and Tennessee Commissioner Folk launches an interstate insurance raid. The plan targets Equitable, Mutual of New York and New York Life with a joint investigative report to inform the public, aided by Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota and other state officials.
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Des Moines
Mutual Reserve
Chicago
Carroll
Folk
Tennessee
Attiiler Carroll
Host
Wisconsin
Equitade
Mutual of New York
New York Life
Metropolitian
Prudential
Pennsylvania Mutual
Connecticut Mutual
Wonster
Auditch Carroll
Town
R. EB. Folk
H. R. Prewitt
Kentucky
W- R. Vandenburgs
Linois
Thomas D. O’brien
Minnesota
Zeno M. Host
James W. Barry
Michigan
J. J. Brinkerhoff
Illinois
A. 7. Vorys
Ohio
Bodies found as murder case shocks Muscatine island
The burned body of Carl Brady was discovered in a deserted cyclone cellar on Island B seven miles above Muscatine. Josephine Collett and William Nagle are jailed on murder charges. Nagle confessed with Collett named as the alleged killer. Brady, reputedly wealthy, disappeared around June 1.
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Muscatine
Mississippi River
Josephine Collett
William Nagle
Carl Brady
Magle
Island B
Carl Bardy
Nagle
Brady
Bold Hold-Up Hits Des Moines Office Downtown
Two unknown Black men robbed the Des Moines Building Company office at 820 Locust Street yesterday in broad daylight, taking more than 900 dollars including 415 in cash and two checks. They knocked out victim S. T. Roberts and fled. no clues or suspects have been found.
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S. T. Roberts
Roberts
Des Moines Building Company
Locust Street
Ninth Street
Locust
Amana Society Retains Its Life in Iowa Suit Decision
Judge O A Byington in Iowa County district court rules for the Amana Society in the long suit seeking to end its corporate existence. The Community of True Inspiration traces its roots to 1718 in Germany and America, with members pledged to surrender property in exchange for communal living and education.
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Love City
O. A. Byington
District Court
Iowa County
Amana Society
Sarah Wilson
Wade
Tvairall
Wilson
Germany
United States
New York
Heavy Harness Horses at Fair at Des Moines
Des Moines reports 80 entries for the twelve finest heavy harness horses at the state fair, with two six-horse teams from the International Live Stock show. The Pabst team of Milwaukee and Swift & Company team of Chicago compete. Entries close as stalls for horses and cattle exceed supply, making the show a citywide event.
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Des Moines
J. C. Simpson
State Agricultural Society
Chicago
Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Swift and Company
Three Women Killed in Track Crash Near Freeport
Waterloo report of August 4 describes Mrs William A Laible and her two daughters Grace Laible and Gladys Brine killed when a fast freight struck their wagon crossing Milwaukee tracts near Freeport. The horse died too. bogey torn to kindling. No blame yet assigned to trainmen as investigation continues.
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Ilinois Central
Double Tragedy Suspected In Crawford County Hatchet Attack
Denison August 6 One of Crawford counties most heinous crimes is alleged to have been committed by Joseph De May a 45 year old man who struck his wife with a hatchet inflicting wounds rated doubtful for recovery He fled and is believed to have killed himself A troubled marriage preceded the attack and children hid firearms but the assailant returned with the weapon and fled before authorities could locate him
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Watler
Charlies
Roberts
Des Moines
Geer
BH. Dixon
Beacon
Balifagall
Ottumwa
Harry M. Gooil
Denver
Cole
Ella Saunders
Burlington
Sae
Colorado Federation of Labor
Goon
Good
Hamiford
Indianapolis
Bamford
Harry Mayne
Sioux City
Bob
John Albert
Council
Bliiff
Albert
Louis Busss
Hailtoad
Dawson
Waverly
Busse
Hutler County
Lawrence de Graff
Supreme Court
Council Bluffs
Board of Health
Mason City Dispatch
Clyde Way
Thomas Way
Mary Funk
A. B. Pan
Tom
Wroth
Emmetsburg
Inlaw
Senator Funk
Iowa
Bride
Minneapolis
Inwa River
Bells Plaine
Anselme
Clinton
J. H. Ryan
State Board of Health
Robert B. Purslow
Vietta R. Davis
Willow
Purslow
Justice Court
Charles Huhlemen
Kansas City
Denison
Crescent
St. Bernard's Hospital
Harry Bedison
J. W. Morris
Shenandoah
Benison
Harry Benison
Wabash
G. A. Lyberger
Tabor
Harris
Happy Hoblow
Gilbertson
H. D. Chassell
Plymouth County
Senate
Stata
Axtil Gartz
West Burlington
British Museum
St. Joseph
Euy
Donation to Wesleyan schools boosts Iowa institutions
Mt. Pleasant Aug. 4 Word has been received that Rev H T Besse of San Jose California has donated 60000 to Wesleyan institutions nationwide It is believed Iowa Methodist institutions will receive a sizable share of the gift District officials note the contribution could aid school programs and faculty support in the state
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Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
H.T. Besse
San Jose
Cal
Wesleyan
Iowa Methodist
Love leads to death after love affair ends in Kirkville
Ottumwa August 1. A prominent young man’s entanglement in a love affair ends in tragedy as Etta Young, aged 20, drinks poison to forget sorrow from unrequited affection. The case notes a self-inflicted death by overdose or poisoning in Kirkville.
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Ottumwa
Etta Young
Kirkville
Discovery of bottle feeding saves civilization, claim
A bold assertion says raising babies with a bottle preserved humanity when other methods failed. The speaker urges that the practice prevented extinction and frames it as a defining survival choice for civilization.
Fire destroys Minrich Crockery building in Ravenport
A blaze yesterday morning burned the Minrich Crockery wholesale and L B Guy Crockery retail sites, causing $40,000 in losses. Earlier, at two o’clock, the Valguardson wooden shoes factory burned for $7,006. No injuries reported. The item ends with a school teacher and student exchange about grammar.
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Ravenport
Minrich Crockery Company
L. B. Guy Crockery Company
Valguardson Wooden Shoes
Notes from the Capital Nes Moines Iowa
A wide review of the Iowa political scene outlines reshuffling expectations for the next legislative session. Liew Gen. Jann Ter rlolt contemplates committee reassignments as many senators seek higher roles with focus on redistricting, railroad regulation, and anti pass measures. Superintendent Robert requests funds for the Deaf Institute plus facility upgrades, while State Geologist Wilder studies Iowa peat and peat potential. Methodist conferences set dates with bishops Warren and Wilson presiding.
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Nes Moines
Liew
Jann Terrlolt
Ree
Fe Senate
Herriott
Towa
Iowa
Herrolt
Sashion
H. W. Warren
Denver
Des Moines
Northwest Lowa
Wilson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Osceola
Bishop Warren
Albia
Northwest Iowa
Sheldon
Upper Iowa
Hampton
Wilsoen
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Phin
Owa
B. F. Carroll
Gharred
Bes Moines
Johnny
New York Sun
Robert
State School For the Deaf
State Board of Control
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Jank A. Wilder
St. Louis
Wilder
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