Preacher Executes War Veteran On Fort Madison Scaffold
A World War veteran condemned for murdering Des Moines grocer George Fosdick was executed at Fort Madison. Eugene Weeks faced the noose at noon as Rev. W F Robb of Polk County, decorated for bravery in war, carried out the sentence becoming the first U S clergyman to act as an executioner.
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Fort Madison
Eugene Weeks
George Fosdick
Des Moines
W. F. Robb
Polk County
Condemned Man Forgives Wife Before Execution
Yesterday the condemned man Weeks reconciled with his wife who had testified against him and sought the $2,500 reward. He said I have forgiven her as he prepared to die, marking a closure before the scaffold.
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Weeks
Local Social Notes From Trimble Area
Sand Ridge families and relatives gather for Sunday visits including the Boudinots and Antle family. A boy born to Jes King and wife. Funeral services held in Belpre for John McClure and in Amesville for Mrs Mary Blair. Harvey Morris funeral held here after Texas auto death.
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Gilbert Boudinot
Virgene
Charles Antle
Trimble
Jes King
George Ogg
Clyde Colvin
Dana
W. H. Colvin
Ethel
George Brown
John McClure
Belpre
Henry King
Pleasanton
Joe
Charlies Brawley
R. Andrews
Mary Blair
Amesville
Harvey Morris
Texas
Devoted Wife Keeps Nightly Kiss For Jailbound Husband
P E Hackett's wife travels from Arkansas City to Wichita to kiss him good night at the jail. She says she has kissed him every night since their marriage two years ago and will not sleep if she misses tonight. Hackett, district agent for an electrical supply firm, is jailed on embezzlement charges.
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Wichita
Kan
P. E. Hackett
Kansas
Arkansas City
Hackett
Three Die In Explosion At Damascus Area Home
An acetylene lighting plant exploded at Ora Crew’s home one mile south of Damascus, killing three people instantly yesterday evening. Names and exact ages were not disclosed. The blast caused significant damage to the residence and surrounding area but no other injuries were reported.
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Salem
Ora Crew
Damascus
Caldwell
Baby’s Smile Saves Hunger Ship Crew in Calamitous Voyage
A six month old baby aboard the William H. Johnson steadied seven gaunt sailors during 123 days at sea under a merciless sun. Captain Nels Jan Smilsen’s ship endured tainted rations until port at New Zealand. The crew recalls the child’s smiles lifting morale amid hunger and sickness.
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William H. Johnson
Babe
San Francisco
Cal
Madge Jansen
Nels Jansmilesen
New Zealand
Presbyterian Rural Parish Albany Service At 10:30
Albany church schedules a 10 30 a m service with a special sermon for youth and a call for all to attend plus Sunday school at 1 00 p m and church services at 2 00 p m on Sunday October 1 Hebbardsville and New England post Sunday school for 9 00 and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 SREe services at 7 30 Carthage reports no meetings and home coming arrangements imminent Black Highlands rural notices
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Albany
Hebbardsville
Sppante
New England
Christian Endeavor
Carthage
Steady but Slow Improvement for Mrs. Harding
Washington reports steady though slow improvement in the condition of Mrs. Warren G. Harding. Physicians say the recovery will be a slow uphill climb with guards against relapse at every turn. The note ends with a non sequitur about public life and a remark that women make the best husbands.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
The Sunflower That Made Milwaukee Famous Grows Bright
Annie Schimenz and her father Mathew pose beside the 15 foot sunflower that sprang from a seed planted last spring. Neighbor Hans Trummer reaches on a five foot ladder as the plant towers nearby.
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Volstead
Milwaukee
Mathew Schimenz
Annie Schimenz
Hans Trummer
Pie Supper At Salem School House Friday
A Salem school house pie supper is planned for Friday evening September 15 at 7 oclock. All welcome. Also notes visits by local families including Mr and Mrs William Horn and son Richard, and Mr and Mrs Renzie Graham of Nelsonville guests of the Grahams. Preaching occurs each Sunday at 2 PM until weather worsens. everyone is welcome.
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Salem School House
William Horn
Richard
Longfreth
Renzie Graham
Nelsonville
Marion Graham
Floyd Wilkes
Athens
Rescue Effort Focuses On Argonaut Mine Pathway Closure
Jackson news reports 47 entombed miners in the Argonaut mine awaiting a possible rescue. A 600 foot Kennedy drift crew pressures to cut through a 78 foot barrier, aiming to reach the Argonaut by Sunday night. Rescue teams led by Byron O. Pickard prepare to enter with gas helmets as fresh air fills lower tunnels.
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Jackson
Cal
Argonaut
Parthway
Muckers
Kennedy
Byron O. Pickard
United States Bureau of Mines
Argonaut Mine
Undated Crime Cartoon Caption Sparks Eerie Street Scene
A cartoon-like caption notes germs crossing the street past a house cleaned with Blue Devil on September 11 2013 15. An undertaker must remain solemn despite any irony in his grim business.
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