Indictments Hit Two Men in Clinton Robberies
Clinton report says grand jury returned twenty five indictments against Daniel Murphy and seventeen against Michael Conroy for planned robberies over several years. Bonds set at 25000 for Murphy and 17000 for Conroy. informant George Currier confessed to four burglaries and testified about others across multiple states.
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Clinton
Daniel Murphy
Michael Conroy
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Murphy
Conroy
Bollinger
George Currier
Notd
Guil
Currier
Robin son Nominee for Emmet Dickinson District
Des Moines reports B F Robinson of Emmet county named the regular Republican nominee for the legislature in the Emmet Dickinson district. The state board of election commissioners ruled unanimously after a long session that Dickinson delegates helped form a quorum, allowing Robinson to win seven Emmet votes and appear on the official ballot. Attorney General Mullan announced there would be no written opinion.
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Des Moines
B. F. Robinson
Emmet County
Republican Party
Emmet- Dickinson
State Board of Election Commissioners
Dickinson County
Abinson
Robinson
Mullan
Secretary of State
Testifies Against Son in Drunkenness Trial
In Des Moines on September 26 Judge Silvara presided over a heartrending case as Leo Elfritz faced indictment and habitual drunkenness. A white haired mother and her daughter testified against him while Elfritz was sentenced to thirty days in jail with a $50 bond to maintain sobriety for one year.
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Des Moines
Silvara
Leo Elfritz
Escaped the Officer in Harrison County Chase
Logan September 26. A Harrison County grand jury indicted a Logan man named Young and a warrant was issued for his arrest. An officer found Young in a Logan hotel and announced his mission. He leaped up and fled through the door pursued two miles into a wooded area where he escaped.
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Logan
Young
Harrison County
Grand Jury
Clisi
Father in Law Pays Damages in Alienation Suit
In Ida Grove the jury awarded Blanche E. Sexton $6,000 in a suit against Janes Sexton Jr for alienation of her husband's affections. The case arose from a marriage opposed by the elder Sexton, a wealthy farmer, who left his wife in 1901 after objecting to the match in 1899.
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Ida Grove
Blanche E. Sexton
Janes Sexton, Jr
Sexton
Er Sexton
Fire in Churdan Destroys Banks and Stores
A large blaze in Churdan on September 25 destroyed Farmington and the Merchants banks, Barker's hotels, the Barker store, and Morris drug store. The fire likely started from a defective flue, with losses estimated near 50000 dollars.
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Churdan
Farmington
Merchants’ Banks
Barker's General Store
Morris Drug Store
Hubbell Estate Placed in Trust to Create Des Moines University
Des Moines Iowa Sept 28 Frederick M Hubbell and wife Frances transfer about 5 million dollars in property to themselves and their sons as trustees for a long term trust aimed at founding a college in Des Moines. The estate divided into three schedules includes city real estate valued up to 4 million, suburban lots up to 400 thousand and personal property 25 thousand. Income during life goes to Hubbell Sr and wife receives 18000 yearly after which income is split among three children and descendants with a spendthrift and anticipations clause. If all lines fail the state gets the estate for a university in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Frederick M. Hubbell
State of Iowa
Frances . Hubbell
Frederick C. Hubbell
Grover C. Hubbell
Iowa
Frances BE. Hubbell
Grover
Hubbell
Hubbel
State of
Board of Trade Loses in High Court Battle
Dubuque Sept 25 Judge Shiras writes for the United States court of appeals reversing a Missouri federal court ruling in Christine Grain & Stock Co et al v Board of Trade of Chicago. The court remands to dismiss the bill at complainant's cost after ruling the Chicago board unlawfully sought telegraph quotations as private property. Evidence showed 85 percent of board transactions were margin gambling and bucketshops operated, rendering relief unwarranted.
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Dubuque
Shiras
United States Court of Appeals
Chistine Grain & Stock Company, Et al
Board of Trade of Chicago, Appellee
Federal Court of Missouri
Chicago Board of Trade
Chistine Company
Board of Trade
Appellee
Court of Equity
Five-Year-Olds Die in Barn Fire
Marathon Sept 25 Two five year old boys sons of A G Johnson and Alex England burned to death in a barn owned by Mr Johnson. It is believed the children were playing in a hay mow with matches and started the blaze. Two horses were killed in the fire.
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A. G. Johnson
Alex
England
Marathon
Johnson
Milwaukee freight wreck sparks flames in Cuba Iowa county
A Milwaukee freight train derailed at Cuba Iowa county burning fifteen cars including four gasoline tanks. Gasoline exploded and flames were visible from Ottumwa. Cause is unknown and no injuries reported.
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Ottumwa
Milwaukee
Cuba
Iowa County
Ball Throw Breaks Arm of Editor in Nevada Game
Arthur Bowlin editor of the Underwood Union injured while playing ball on home grounds. He threw to shortstop and broke his right arm above the elbow. A doctor attended immediately. The quinine note references cinchona forests in Java supplying over two thirds of the world’s supply.
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Nevada
Arthur Bowlin
Underwood Union
Java
Alexander Horn Vanishes From Cerro Gordo County Farms
Mason City reports Alexander Horn, once a leading Cerro Gordo County cattle raiser, disappeared after sending ninety head of cattle to Chicago for cash in advance. The Commercial Bank halted payment on the cattle and pursued the horses in court as debts to Mrs. I. R. Kirk and A. Harker surfaced. Horn’s friends allegedly spirited away his personal property. items later returned under court action.
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Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
Commercial Bank
Alexander Horn
Chicago
I. R. Kirk
A. Harker
Horne
Owners of River Steamer Sailed Into City Scandal
Sioux City Sept 28 The city reels from a police scandal alleging the steamer Lora, plying the Missouri, caused ruin of several young women last summer. A missing 15 year old girl was found recovering from a two day intoxication after claiming she was taken aboard the Lora and brought to a hotel. Owners may be prosecuted.
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Sap
Roung Girte
Sioux City
Thurston
Missouri
Boy Killed Near Lanyon in Hay Wagon Accident
Fort Dodge reports the death of 14 year old David Jacobson of near Lanyon after a hay wagon upset while hauling hay. He fell on a fork that pierced his abdomen and died after suffering through the night. His older brother was riding with him. both horses ran in fright. The family awaits further details.
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Fort Dodge
David Jacobson
Lanyon
David
Hortses
LeMars Sioux City interurban project nears completion
LeMars reports the LeMars Sioux City interurban line nearly ready with most capital raised. An innovation may be gasoline powered cars with individual engines and reduced reliance on grades. Franchise elections are planned in LeMars Merrill and Sioux City soon.
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LeMars
Sioux City
Merrill
Nursery man uses artificial lake to halt frost damage
In Iowa City Fred Bostwick a local nurseryman added a two acre artificial lake at his nursery. He believes moisture in the atmosphere prevents frost damage and reports saving hundreds of dollars each season by keeping fruit from being nipped by early freezes.
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Iowa City
Fred Bostwick
Bostwick
Little Girl Dies in Farm Accident Near Shenandoah
Shenandoah Sept 28 Little Cecil Andrews five years old died after running to a rain wagon as a hired man returned from the field. Her head was caught between the wheels and the box causing neck artery rupture. She died fifteen minutes after the accident in her mother's arms. She was the daughter of J A Andrews living five miles south of Shenandoah.
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Shenandoah
Cecil Andrews
J. A. Andrews
Boy Is Badly Wounded In Accidental Shot
Cascade Sept 28 Arthur Winans son of W H Winans was shot in the right arm when a shotgun in the back of a buggy discharged accidentally. The contents grazed and tore the lower arm from mid forearm to elbow. The arm is said not to require amputation as the cords appear intact.
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Cascade
Arthur Winans
W.H. Winans
Drowned in Jar of Water in Yard
The 16 month old child of Mr and Mrs Milton Cobb died after falling head first into a water jar in the yard. The mother was working nearby when she missed the child and found it in the jar during a search.
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Rolfe
Milton Cobb
Bank Cashier Missing Sparks Local Alarm
Independence reports Elmer Printnall cashier of Bank of Aurora vanished Tuesday amid fears he may have taken his own life. Directors secured cash to stem a run while confirming his accounts, leaving a wife and several children. Durfee Offers Reward for Poisoning Attempt. What Cheer offers 500 dollars for information and conviction of those who tried to kill his family and himself by poison last Friday. Albia recounts accidental shooting death when Artie Carmody was killed by a gun misfire held by Hal Cobb while hunting in brush.
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Independence
Elmer Printnall
Bank of Aurora
Brintnall
Durfee
W. A. Durfee
Albia
Artie Carmody
Hal Cobb
Richards on trial in Hamilton hold up case
Convict Frank Baird testified that ex Deputy U S Marshal William A Richards plotted and assisted in the January 2 Sullivan family robbery in Hamilton. Baird named Charles Redrup and described threats and telegram plans to steal about $1,450 from the Sullivans, with Richards guiding the scheme and promising to aid Baird’s wife.
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Indianola
United States
William A. Richards
Sullivan
Hamilton
Frank Baird
Baird
Charles Redrup
Plattsmouth
Neb
Peter Sullivan
Hodson
Bill Richards
Richards
Creston
Bill
Moher
Thomas Ford
Ford
Charlie Redrup
Redrup
Albia
Sam Iten
Netrup
Fredrup
Burlingtr
Richerda
Pieherle
End Petrup
Sullivans
Bill’ Richards
Fort Madison
Henderson
Frank
Bessie Fuller
Retrup
Sarah Sullivan
EB. P. Sullivan
Sullivan House
O'Ened
Perd
Messrge
Curious Anecdotes from an Odd Page
A natur alist claims mechiae devour drones but not workers, Maccauley remembered after one reading, a boy near Augsburg dies when a hatchet is struck by lightning, a child asks about a dead letter, a strong boy job joke, and Uncle Eden laments friendship over enmity.
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Mehtiecales
Maccauley
Augsburg
Germany
Mary Ellen
Uncle Eden
Odd Product Promos and Travel Offers Mixed in Ad Snippet
A collage of items includes starch and green apples claims, a newly patented wrench ad, anti fatigue foot cures, Detroit Niagara travel deals via Michigan Central with specific dates, an offer for a nerve restorer trial, a proverb about bucking the tiger, and scattered company names and addresses. The jumble suggests a late 19th or early 20th century classifieds page with varied merchandise, services, and travel notices.
Cheap excursion offer on Kansas City line to the South
The Kansas to Southern Railway plans a cheap October excursion from Missouri and Kansas to Lake Charles Shreveport Beaumont and Port Arthur with a $10.90 round trip fare valid one day from sale and good for stopovers en route. promoters promise safety and comfort and will provide travel details via ticket agents in Kansas City.
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Kansas To Southern Railway
Port Arthur
Missouri
Kansas
Lake Charles
Shreveport
Beaumont
Kansas City
Comany
G. Warner
G. P
T. A
J. P
J. A
J. HM. Morris
Defiance Starch Bottled as Best for Households
Defiance Starch claims superiority with 4 oz extra for 10 cents over rival brands. An actress on tour faces mixed fortunes as she bids farewell. K Z Foot Comfort promises relief for tired feet and odors, sold via druggists or shoe dealers for 20 cents. RK McCarthy of Jefferson Iowa promotes a starch and foot care products. It notes stock fever myths and a color butter product NN Tint Butter Color. Oxen and sheep fatten more when kept together than apart.
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F. RK. McCarthy
Jefferson
Iowa
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Ames
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TRIE
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Jnst
Icholson Bugsy Wrench Mag. Co
Omee
Youngerman Bik
Bes Moines
B. Z
R. McCarthy
Jefferson, Towa
Detroit
Niagara
Michigan Central
International Convention of the Christian Churches of the World
L. D. Heusner
General Western
Adams Street
Dr. Kitne
Bettie and Treasion Va
H. Kitine, Ltd
Avon St
Philadelphia
Grocers
Bay & Home
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Ripanslea
Ives
Varland Land & Inv. Ca
Sr Pavur, Minn
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Mall
Brockton
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