Brown on Stand in Own Defense in Manson Case
Rockwell City Iowa November 21. The almost helpless invalid wife of John M Brown testified for him in the Manson murder case describing her attempt to escape Emma Browns attack and the scuffle in the closet. She noted her son aided her and tea revived her during testimony as prosecution questions questioned the knife evidence.
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Rockwell City
John M. Brown
Manson
Indian Club
Emma Brown
Emma
Brown
Plate
Ida Calmer
Browns
Dr. Young
D. Fulton
Emma Anderson Brown
Gruesome Brown murder trial opens with witness on character
Rockwell City witnesses describe home conditions and a bread knife amid testimony on Emma Brown and the alleged assault. Dr. Young supports Brown's good character as the defense frames a deadly quarrel with vivid recollections of the morning scene and the fatal struggle using an Indian club.
Pot of gold found in rabbit hole uncovers old stash
City, Pa., Nov. 21. While digging ground a hole where a rabbit vanished, Edward Woods and Thos Dickinson, workmen here, unearthed an iron kettle holding 8600 in gold coins. Locals say the money was buried by John Caldwell, a farmer who died in an insane asylum nearly 30 years ago.
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City
Edward Woods
Thos. Dickinson
Jurors Named to Hear Brown Case
F L Madden of Lake City A F Tapps of Center township W H Smerdon of Logan township G H Galbraith of Williams township Nick Johnson of Jackson town Henry Briggenberg of Garfield Paul Jurgeson of Farnhamville Herman Lusman of Farnhamville Henry Hout Jr of Butler town F S Miller of Reading town W A Strain of Garfield town Ben Bass of Lake City named as jurors for the Brown case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Madden
Lake City
A. F. Tapps
Center Township
W. H. Smerdon
Logan Township
G. H. Galbraith
Williams Township
Nick Johnson
Jackson Township
Henry Briggenberg
Garfield Township
Paul Jurgeson
Farnhamville
Herman Lusman
Henry Hout, Jr
Butler Township
F.S. Miller
Reading Township
W. A. Strain
Ben Bass
Witness Ida Johnson Burleigh Testifies in Brown Case
Ida Johnson Burleigh, niece of the murdered woman, testified she heard cries for help and found her aunt beaten and killed with an Indian club as Brown attacked. She described moving the victim and seeking help, while the defense failed to confuse her account. The courtroom showed emotion as Brown's wife and daughter attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Ida Johnson Burleigh
Brown
John M. Brown
Trenary
Ida Calmer
W. D. Long
Chet Long
Defendant Brown Testifies About Family Feud and Threats
John M. Brown described his move to Pocahontas county in 1877 and a 1903 deed of 120 acres to his son George in return for care. He recounted threats from Emma Brown including a chair attack and a slingshot incident, and his fear for his life and his wife. He broke down when discussing his son’s illness and impending death in Colorado.
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Brown
Rockwell City
John M. Brown
Pocahontas County
George
Manson
Emma
Colorado
Outline of Brown Case by Attorneys
Rockwell City Iowa November 20 The county attorney told the panel of 12 jurors in ten minutes that the state would prove its case against John M Brown The outline stressed the state's plan and key issues in the Brown case presented to the jurors.
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BROWN
Rockwell City
John M. Brown
Any Blonde Can Capture Title in Italy Says Singer
Mrs. Mabel Wagner Shank, renowned singer, returned from Italy and declares that any blonde can win a title there. She criticizes studying music abroad as a snare and a delusion, saying girls unable to sing are urged to pay professors.
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Italy
Des Moines
Mabel Wagner Shank
Noted murder trial reveals brutal killing in 1908 case
The trial details a premeditated murder of Ema Anderson Brown on August 29, 1908. Defense argues long history of abuse by Emma Brown and family conflicts, with witnesses describing a violent household and a deadly attack. Court adjourned, with Ida Johnson Burleigh slated as a key prosecution witness.
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Ema Anderson Brown
M. F. Healy
Brown
Hells of
Southland
George
Healy
Emma Anderson Brown
George Brown
Mr. Healy
John M. Brown
Emma Brown
Richmond
Manson
Ida Johnson Burleigh
Miller Must Pay Doctor Damages In Des Moines Case
The Iowa Supreme Court sustained the lower Bremer county verdict requiring Representative Charles Miller to pay damages to Dr. W A Rohif for false arrest during Miller's war on doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court Today
Bremer County
Charles Miller
W. A. Rohif
Miller
War Cloud Again Seen in the East
Advices from Cettinje report the telegraph line between Cettinje and Cattaro cut and Montenegro has mounted guns on slopes above Cattaro. Montenegro has occupied Dug Pass into Herzegovina with about 8000 troops.
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Vienna
Cettinje
Montenegro
Cattaro
Austria
Dug Pass
Herzegovina
Iowa Court Indicts Standard Oil Company in Price Discrimination
Rock Rapids Iowa November 20 An Lyon county grand jury indicts Standard Oil of Indiana for violating the state anti discrimination statute by charging different prices to Alton and Doon within 40 miles. Coad Oil company owner James A Coad alleges delivery terms and prices favor Alton with FOB Alton and FOB Sioux City for Doon amid similar conditions. County Attorney S D Riniker leads prosecution. The statute carries penalties from 500 to 5000 dollars and up to one year in jail. The case may reach the United States Supreme Court.
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Rock Rapids
Lyon County Grand Jury
Standard Company
Indiana
James A. Coad
Coadh O11
Alton
Sioux County
Iowa
Doon
Sioux City
Standard Oil Company
Coad O11
Coad
Des Moines
Crystal Oil Company
D. Riniker
United States Supreme Court
Riniker
Proclamation of Thanksgiving by Governor Cummins
Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins proclaims November 26, 1908 as Thanksgiving Day. He praises moral and material progress in the state, notes stable finances, employment, and charitable activity, and urges statewide worship and gratitude to Almighty God. Des Moines, November 1908.
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Des Moines
Cummins
J. Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
United States
The
Commonwealth
State of
Small Fine Adjudged Against Standard Oil
Des Moines residents hear of a $6120 verdict for Crystal Oil in a damages suit against Standard Oil of Indiana. Trial testimony alleges unfair methods to crush Crystal’s Des Moines retail presence. Drivers were directed to target Crystal customers and retail prices were undercut to force Crystal from the market.
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Standard Oil
Des Moines
Crystal Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company of
Crystal Company
Escaped Convict Shot and Recaptured in Iowa
Fairfield Iowa November 20 Frank Valentine an escapee from Fort Madison penitentiary was captured after a struggle in which he was shot by Sheriff Neebert of Jefferson County Valentine fled to Burlington entered a questionable resort admitted his status then to New London where he stole a horse and moved west to the capture point
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Fairfield
Frank Valentine
Fort Madison
Neebert
Jefferson County
Valentine
Burlington
New London
Blackmail Plot Targets Hamilton County Bank President
Webster City Iowa November 21 L A Mc Murray president of the Hamilton County State Bank faced a serious blackmail attempt. A letter demanded 2000 dollars placed on the Northwestern bridge approach. A dummy package was used but a theft occurred and snow tracks led to a woman’s footprints and a couple’s home. No arrests yet.
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Webster City
L. A. McMurray
Hamillton County State Bank
McMurray
Mr. Mc- Murray
Filloon
Mr. McMurray
Iowa Legislature Demographics Predicted From Secretary of State Data
Des Moines reports the secretary of state will publish a pamphlet before the special session, detailing Iowa legislators. It shows 44 house members born in the state, oldest house member John A. Cousins age 71, youngest H O Boettger age 24, and senate figures with eight farmers and many in farming related occupations.
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Des Moines
Secretary of State
Amnareel
House
Towans
John A. Cousins
Butler County
H. O. Boettger
Scott
H. L. Adama
Fayette
James A. Fitchpatrick
Story
John D. Brown
Decatur
Senate
Dea
Horse spooks boy in yard. 17-year-old dies from skull fracture
In Webster City Iowa on November 21 a horse spooked by the yard caused Vernard Haddox a 17 year old boy to be thrown. He struck his head causing a skull fracture and is expected to die.
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Webster City
Vernard Haddox
Sues for Recovery of Fractured Affections
Laura Fitch Zaun, second wife of George Zaun of Des Moines, sues Mrs Zaun No 1 for alienation of affections seeking 10000 dollars. The suit accuses Wife No 2 of winning Zaun's affections by stealth while he ran a grocery store.
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Des Moines
Laura Fitch Zaun
George Zaun
Zaun No. 1
Zaun
Fitch Still Works Disappearance Stunt
Edward P. Fitch of Council Bluffs Iowa went to Europe on September 1 for a tour of England and France. He has been missing since October with a letter saying he hurried to London for an appendicitis operation. The American legation and London authorities have searched hospitals and papers without finding him. Fitch is a well known figure in Iowa Nebraska fire insurance circles.
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Fitch
Council Bluffs
Edward P. Fitch
Europe
England
France
London
W. I. Smith
State Department
Reid
Fitch Fitch
Iowa
Nebraska
Lighted pipe burns man and house in Decorah tragedy
Decorah Iowa November 21 James Murray an eccentric bachelor retired with a lighted pipe in his mouth starting a blaze. His charred remains were recovered from the wreckage the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
James Murray
Government crusade against impure meats indicts Nick Peters
Des Moines Iowa November 21 government opened a crusade against impure meats with the indictment of Nick Peters of Moline charged with dealing in uninspected meats in Rock Island and Davenport.
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Des Moines
Nick Peters
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Infant smothered by brother in Burlington bed
In Burlington on November 21 a 2 month old infant of Mr and Mrs William Larkins died after a 3 year old brother rolled over in bed while the children slept together. Authorities report an accidental death with no foul play suspected.
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Burlington
Wm. Larkins
Father races to bedside as daughter dies in Des Moines
J C Gottschall hurried from Texas to Des Moines to reach his daughter Belle before death from fever contracted during a Southern trip. He fell ill with malaria in Kansas City and is hospitalized while Belle died last night at game hour after his arrival.
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Des Moines
J. ¢. Gottschali
Texas
Belle
Kansas City
Gottschall
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