Death of Mrs Kate Dwyer at Cres ton
Mrs Kate Dwyer aged 65 was found dead in her Cres ton back yard by a neighbor boy after the body lay out doors all night. The case shows no foul play. Relatives thought she had gone to spend the night at her daygn ter’s home. A Burlington railroad incident reports a wheel fall from a fast mail train due to melted journal from a hot box during a swift run from Chicago. Fairfield National Guard ranked first among 49 in the last year’s report. Iowa City second. Dubuque third. A Des Moines milk study found formaldehyde and boric acid in several samples. one sample had salicylic acid. Jefferson county’s tax delinquent report shows 14 people used Sheriff Wright’s accommodations in 1904, average stay 18 days. two sent to the penitentiary for ten years. County boards debate depriving prisoners of tobacco and meals. Two men Brundage and Smith arrested for breaking into an Illinois Central depot at Delaware. pennies from a gum machine and items stolen. Waterloo also seeks them for another offense. Iowa Methodist hospital plans open air tuberculosis wards with porch enlargement or glass wards on roof. porch plan favored. Lehigh tram damages a two-story house near Fort Dodge during a move. crew escaped unharmed. John Weeks arrested at Mason City for obtaining money by checks on a non-existent account. Joe Gouden of Chapin jailed for forgery. signed stepfather’s name to a check. trial set January 30.
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Carrie Pettibone
Misa
E. Ward
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Sensational manslaughter trial and storm dangers loom
Reports from Manchester describe a manslaughter case against farmer Lester Clark over alleged brutal treatment of a mentally challenged boy, with over 100 witnesses and strong coroner testimony. Other items recount a near disaster on a stormy rail line in Storm Lake hill, a security chase in Waterloo, a blizzard teacher’s endurance, Great Northern expansion talks for Sioux City, and a severe accident in Onawa with Chris Neuss.
Two Suspects Arrested in Treynor Bank Robbery Case
Saturday afternoon two men named John Bernstein and James Arthur were arrested five miles south of Council Bluffs on suspicion of robbing the Treynor bank. A rural telephone alert helped locate them after the safe was blown open but nothing was taken. The bank held 32,000 in cash and was damaged but books remained usable. two other suspects believed involved fled with a wagon.
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John Bernstein
James Arthur
Council Bluffs
Treynor
Marshal Schreve
Bernstein
Henderson
Olly Saar
Bornstein
Arthur
Oraha
Treynor Bank
Karl Kerrer
Kerrer
Fraser Miner Dies From Bullet Wound Murder Case
Fraser, Jan 6 Thomas Albright, a white miner, died from a bullet wound inflicted by James Price, a colored miner, days after a shooting at Fraser. Price fled and no trace found. Albright had seemed healthy after the attack until a relapse and dropsy led to his death. Local tension followed the shooting but cooled as authorities pursued leads.
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Thomas Albright
Boone
Fraser
James Price
Albright
Price
Fire destroys Brazelton Co. drug store in Center Point
A Cedar Rapids Center Point fire yesterday morning nearly wrecked Brazelton Co. drug store and Dunbar Bros. dry goods. The loss is about 15000 dollars, only partly insured. A second item notes the Beaman drowning of a five year old girl found head first in a water tank.
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Cedar Rapids
Brazelton & Co
Dunbar Bros
Express Companies Win in Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines reports that the United States Supreme Court reversed the Iowa Supreme Court in the Gyo ey press company liquor cases. Adams and American Express challenged Iowa's control over shipments and C. O. D. liquor deliveries. The decision underscores interstate commerce limits and questions Hepburn-McVer bill aims to curb such shipments. Justice White notes Iowa’s position on interstate commerce was untenable.
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Des Moines
Washington, D. C
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Dhe Gyo Eypress
Federal Supreme Court
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American Express
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
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Federal Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
Old Man Murdered Near Pleasant Plain
Fairfield January 7. C Wolmsdorf eighty was murdered last night by an axe blow. Dan Shepperd was arrested but later released. The coroner's jury found death by a blow from an unknown person or persons. Mrs Wolmsdorf said Shepperd fled after entering the house while she was in the barn. The axe lay in its customary place near the door.
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Pleasant Plain
Fairfield
C. Wolmsdorf
Dan Shepperd
Wolmsdorf
Pleasant Hiain
Statue May Be Bought For Des Moines Display
Artist Carle E Tefft writes Governor Cumming that the Iowa statue from the world’s fair could be taken apart and shipped in sections to Des Moines It may be exhibited at the state fair pavilion and shown to legislators to prompt a reproduction in bronze There is no appropriation for removal to Des Moines
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St. Louis
Des Moines
Jan
Carle E. Tefft
Iowa
Cumming
Miner crushed by 700 pound slate at Lucas Big Hill Mine
T C Mongar, 84, a miner, was seriously injured at the Big Hill mine in Lucas when a 700 pound slate fell, breaking his back. Placed in a plaster cast, physicians deem recovery favorable despite age. In Traer, Mrs Henry Greve, German resident of Crystal township, fell, broke both collar bones, and died after hours of helplessness before a daughter found her. Rosser Davis found guilty of murder in Oskaloosa for killing Henry Carmichael with a punch, causing a crushed Adam’s apple. Eldora reports a plan to curb saloon evil with an ordinance banning visiting drinking places and bottle disposal, aimed at stopping “bind pigs.”
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T. C. Mongar
Big Hill
Lucas
Traer
Jan
Henry Greve
Crystal Township
Jay Fin
Rosser Davis
Oskaloosa
Davis
Henry Carmichael
Eldora
Gol
Grant Tyler
Iowa Notes From Des Moines Civil Engineer Franks Work
Jan 9 1905 notes from Des Moines report civil engineer Cummins and agent Chamberlain advancing a railroad right of way between Westover and Granger with grading paused until spring rails to be laid soon. Railroad ventures include state inquiry into coal rights under Des Moines River north of the city and potential double damages of about 10000 for encroachments by Bloomfield and other companies. Officials discuss biennial elections amendment prospects. tuberculosis estimates remain about 7000 to 7800 cases. Jones county leads butter production with 3,393,000 pounds shipped, while Woodbury and Polk show higher totals aided by cream supplied from outside counties.
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Tes Moines
Frank 8. Cummins
Togeother
Albert P. Chamberlain
Inter- Urban Company
Westover
Granger
Woodward
Joe Baker
Board of Milnettispestor Examiners
Des Moines
Mullan
Execuive Council
Sixth Avenue Bridge
Bloomfield
Executive Council
Baker
Government 6 After Beef Trust Courts Case Advances
The government argues in Swift & Co. v United States that packers form a conspiracy to monopolize interstate fresh meats. It claims they control production and price, with power to raise or lower prices, and asserts the court should affirm the lower court’s decree. The attorney general questions the legality of such omnipotent cartels and urges action against the alleged nationwide control.
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Swift & Co
United States
Ile Bevf Trust
Moody
Supreme Court of
Suirsey
Imart Court
Senate and House Air Statehood Bills and Economic Issues
Congress meetings recount debates over admission of Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma Indiana Territory with recommit votes and campaign finance questions. Senate considers a joint statehood bill, medical corps reform, and currency actions amid extended discussions on cotton statistics and government finances. Public notices feature entertainment quips from the New York Sun and other papers.
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Stone
Missouri
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Alton B. Parker
Medical Corps of Army
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Livingstti
Georgia
Bard
House
Boure
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