Distant Iowa Tales Fill Page with Drownings and Crimes
A chaotic report from Iowa recounts multiple drownings including Keek, Mie Je, and Jesse Abely, plus a hayfield death near Det Theath. It notes a Dubuque jail term for intoxication, a failed arson attempt on Oscar Stephenson, and a domestic assault case in Mason City. Other items cover gopher control costs in Shelby county, a Davenport robbery scare at First National Bank, and a resolved RpONEe case for Dr. A L Hageboeck.
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George Keek
Dubuque
Ayag
Waspoccyaea
Warry Sawyer
Sawadt
Tsu
Wing Hin
John Tigers
Dubuquio City
Mercy Hospital
Moore
Oscar Stephenson
Robert Caldwell
Mason City
Caldwell
Hittle Sioux River
Spencer
Jesse Abely
Trenry Abely
Presitwion
Sweet
Liscomb
Mr. Sweet
Iowa
Rufus King
Davenport
King
Schmitt Quarry
Miamison
James Mattison
Oskaloosa
Mattison
J. Ao Mertz
Webster City
First National Bank
Atort
Mert
Jewell
Shelby County
Board of Supervisors
Timothy Meadows
Gopher
Bert McFadden
Shelby
A. L. Hageboeck
Johannes Arp
Iowa City Lodge of Elks
End of a quiet Cedar River journey ends in tragedy
Ninety four year old Benjamin Lester of Cedar View is found dead after falling into a deep neto while attempting to cross the Cedar River. The report details a series of county infrastructure issues, an interurban gravel haul, a serious accident injuring Mrs Johnson near Le Gram, and sheriff convention notes. Additional items include a hazardous shell incident at Gov Dawson’s home, a poor water test at Bedford’s deep well, a fatal fire at the United States Gypsum mill near Fort badge, and ongoing worker injury suits including Robert McKirlin seeking damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lester
Code Fats
Tock Fon
St. Taeoph
Ri. Swartz
Lockton
Grey
Manhoo
Flat Place
Goloval Manaver Blake
Ine Ferurisit
Roane County
Sravel
Prorurbian
Make
Sew Corporation
Charles Johnson
le Gram
Ter
Jomson
Davenport
Andy Coquilette
Cedar Rapids
George C. Corlis
Independence
W. C. Brown
Clarion
Henry Ixruse
Maquoketa
George O. Corlis
Frank J. Sessions
Marquis Barr
Anamosa
Mason City
Gov. Sawson
Northwestern Railway
Robert McKirlin
Kirlin
McClure
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Whiting
Michael Wiltz
Hiltz
Burlington
Rock Island
Notable political moves and crimes across early 1900s
Gov Thighes of New York said he would consider a renomination if Republicans want him. Tarry Thaw had a stomach trouble episode. Edward Beckemohie, president of by defanet, Teo of Ellinwood Kansas, found guilty of rectifying deposits illegally. George R Gamble convicted of arson at Bellefontaine Ohio. Jie charged with burning a mill in October 1906 and collecting insurance. Thomas W Watson, loyalist candidate for president, opened campaign in Maton Georgia attacking Bryan. Haskell of Oklahoma chosen treasurer of the national Democratic committee. Prince of Wales landed at Quebec while warships sailed to greet him. Greta Beier, 18, daughter of Freiberg mayor, beheaded for murder of fiancé. Eugene V Chafin opened Prohibition campaign in Evanston Illinois. President Roosevelt traveled to Newport Rhode Island for naval officers conference. William Loch Jr denied rumor of going to Africa with the president. John A Van Rensselaer arrested for attempting to extort money from his mother. Former Senator Vilas suffered a hemorrhage at his Madison Wisconsin home.
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Thighes
New York
Tarry K. Thaw
Edward Beckemohie
By Defanet
Teo
Ellinwood
Kan
Ilegally
George R. Gamble
Bellefontaine
O. Jie
Thomas W. Watson
Maton
Bryan
Haskell
Oklahoma
National Democratic Committee
Prince of Wales
Quesbec
Three Nations
Grete Beier
Daugh Tler
Freiberg
Saxony
Eugene V. Chafin
Evanston
Roosevelt
Newport
R. 1
William Loch, Jr
Africa
John A. van Rensselaer
John King van Rensselaer
United States
William F. Vilas
Madison
Wis
Major 1903 news roundup spans crimes wars and politics
The item catalog covers a wide range of events from a Bishop funeral in Cooperstown to a street robbery on a Philadelphia avenue, a Turkish sultan restoring constitutional assembly, a Prince of Wales review in Canada, and Olympic trials. It notes storms, drownings, assassinations, rail indictments, and a New Jersey murder confession, reflecting a turbulent era.
Parole Board Denies Lifer Releases in Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Parole denies parole for all lifers including George Weems, S. P. Smith, Frank Jackman, and Fred Fivecoat, citing continued sentences or medical conditions. Weems may seek depositions to support his appeal regarding the Ridpath murder night. Jackman’s and Fivecoat’s paroles are denied except Jackman may be released due to incipient tuberculosis.
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Deus Moines
S. PF
Smith d. Davenport
State Board of Parole
Bist
George Weems
Conductors Ridpath
Janes W. Sims
Jerry Coresran
Otis Green
Smith
Fle
Frank Jackman
Fred Fivecoat
Ie Board
Tackman
Ridpath
Board of Parole
Weems
Ridpath Biurder
Jackman
Fivecent
Towner
Murray
Emmert
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Paton Liquor Probe
In Paton a dry town the Methodist church is cited as part of a probe into where local young men obtain liquor. Deputy U S Marshal Bidwell arrests Dwight Busby and Commissioner McArthur binds him to the federal grand jury under a $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascerain
Paton
Methodist Church
Dwight Busby
United States
Bidwell
Federal Grand Jury
Commissiorer
McArthur
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G. Potter
Diocese of
Cooperstown
New York City
Bill” Hazard
Bassett
Neb
Turkey
Chamber of Deputies
Plains of Abraham
Quebec
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gilroy
Cal
Altay
Sonora
Joseph A. Vaughn
Philadelphia
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Green Tall
Ghie
Lester Wagner
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Christiania
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West Point
N.Y
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Boston
Hyelya Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Colorado
Edward Mclean
Washington Post
Honolulu
Auckland
N. Z
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
James M. Guffey
Democracy of
Denver
Col
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Norman
Oklo
John W. Holland
Marethon
Raes
Syank
Olypipie
John Mo Hares
Aimerican Athletic Elit
Avantha
Landerid
Allowed Fay
WL Walker
Souththea
Syan
AL Theta
University of Virginia
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Marie Can
I. C
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G. S. Yale
Yale
London
M. W. Shepard
Harry F. Porter
Pennsylvania W National Guard
Gettysburg
Fairbanks
James Jarusky
Cleveland
United Sales Court of Appeals
Chicago
Landis
Standard of Company of Indiana
Chicago & Alton
Santo Parquo
Castro
J. H. de Raus
Netherlands
Venezuela
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N. C
Mankato
Minn
Fort Lowrey
Tash Beach
S. 1
John Hanna
Augusta Walz
Ralph Manz
Venduras
Nicaragua
Leslie Carter
Likely
Ney
Minneapolis, Tech Lake & Manitoba Railroad Company
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William Winter
Los Angeles
Httle
Gus
Des Moines
Prouty
A. T. Hull
Congress
Captain Hull
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Uion
Supreme Judge
Justiice Charles A. Bishop
McHenry
Brennen
Polk County
Judge Evans
Franklin County
Jefferson Gee
Judge Church
Greens County
Judge Green
Audubon County
Judge Towner
Berry
Dallas County
Board of ‘Supervisors
James A. Howe
Des Moines City Railway Company
Jack Blade
Supreme Court
William Moran
Alot
Granger
UW Dineh Hale
Muscatine
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
League
Temperance Workers
Uys
Supt
W. C. Barber
Booth
Hull
H.W. Byers
Toa
Charles A. Bishop
Hie
Democratic State Central Committee
Jaques
Ottumwa
Jaiga
Henry Wallace
Wallace's Farmer
Interstate Railway Commission
Nebraska
Kansas
Towa
Grand Jury
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