Des Moines Jury Finds Dr Kelly Guilty of Manslaughter
In Des Moines on December 11, jurors found Dr. Harry D. Kelly guilty of manslaughter after deliberating fifty four hours following the shooting of Edmund Sterzing on or about March 35. Defense contends the verdict illegal due to insanity. Judge Bradshaw read the verdict and questioned the jury before Kelly expressed satisfaction with the outcome. Continuous family support marked the post verdict period as Kelly and his parents discussed the case at the county jail.
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Des Moines
Harry D. Kelly
Maisane
Maren
Edmund
Sterzing
Clarence Woodman
J. J. Mulvaney
Criminal Court
Miller
Brad la
Thomas Guthrie
Bradshaw
Harry D, Kelly
Kelly
Towish
Jn Council
Briceville Mine Entombed as Rescue Efforts Continue
In Briceville Tennessee a massive coal mine blast leaves likely a thousand men dead inside Cross mountain pit. Eight bodies recovered by nightfall as rescuers endure long hours without relief to clear debris and vent air three miles into the tunnel. Families await news while miners press on with grim determination.
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Briceville
Tenn
Cross Mountain
Httle Mountain
Holiday Ads Highlight Local China and Bags
Secretary notes More Holiday Ads from Highley Bros and Eggers Bros promoting china and a new advert for their splendid items. Mentions paper bags for cooking and references Alexandert’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highley. Bros
China
Eggers -Bros
Fred
Alexandert
McNamara Brothers Sentenced. Secret Route to San Quentin
James B. McNamara and John J. McNamara, involved in the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing and Llewellyn iron works dynamiting, began life and fifteen year terms respectively as they departed for San Quentin. Sheriff Hammel guarded a route kept secret from the public during the transfer.
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Los Angeles
James B. McNamara
John J. McNamara
International Association of Strictural Iron Workers
San Quentin Penitentiary
James. B. . McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Llewellyn
John J. McNamar
Clarence 8. Darrow
John J
William Hammel
Marks Must Stand Trial In Complicity Case
In COUNCIL BLUFFS on December 11 Judge Arthur overruled defense motion to quash two indictments against Ben Marks for conspiracy in the Mabray cases. Attorney General Cosson’s authority to appear before the grand jury was upheld as within the 1909 statute. George S. Wright pleaded not guilty. trial scheduled to proceed today amid city damage case hearings. Hand sleds, wagons, guns, tool chests and indestructible toys advertised at Fred Alexander's.
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Cosson
Pletcher
Moines
Gilpin
Fletcher
George’ S. Wright
Marks
Mabray
Charles BD
Carlisle
Death of T B Ward in Lewis After Paralysis Stroke
An old and respected Lewis resident T B Ward died at his home yesterday morning after a stroke of paralysis two weeks earlier. He was past seventy, survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Lewis Church of Christ, with interment in Lewis Cemetery.
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T. B. Ward
Lewis
Lewis Church of Christ
Open Evenings For Christmas Hours At Albert Rojens Store
Our store will be open evenings till Christmas. Albert Rojens plans extended hours with general residents encouraged to shop after work. Weather outlook for Iowa shows mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a cooling trend. Marriage licenses list Fred H. Reynolds and Ida E. Seaman from Grinnell and Atlantic respectively, plus L. B. Loomis from Des Moines and Caddie Rhoades from the same area. Fancy decorated boxes available at Fred Alexander's to fit any item.
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Fred H. Reynolds
Grinnell
Ida E. ‘Seaman
Atlantic
L. B. Loomis
Des Moines
Caddie Rhoades
Same
Rockers bought from best manufacturers at OS Borne's
Registry noting new savings banks for children and offerings from Fred Alexander's. Details are fragmentary but indicate consumer goods and financial services promotion by local merchants and a child savings initiative.
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Os.borne’s. Dwi
Fred Alexander
Becher & Ryan Angus Cattle Triumph at Chicago Show
Shelby county citizens celebrate Becher & Ryan herd winning top honors at Chicago stock show. Their previous wins include 1902 grand championship with steers at $14.50 per cwt and 1901 Bittsbury show at $21.50 cwt. 1904 Chicago yearlings first prize at $12.25, 1908 prize cattle and carload championship. Store hours extended for Christmas shoppers by Chas. Block & Son.
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Harlan, Ja
Shelby County
Becher & Ryan
Chicago
Hichers
Bittsburg
Angus
Biggest livestock sale in years at Creston area
In Creston Iowa the J Jordan & Son auctioned about 300 head of stock near their home, claiming the sale was the most successful in years. Cattle accounted for 287 head and there were 22 horses, with proceeds reported above 15000 dollars.
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Creston
J. Jordan & Son
Grove City Man Shot and Killed in Accident
A Grove City resident, W. Smith, 62, stepped from his home porch with a loaded shotgun to shoot polecats, slipped on steps, the gun discharged and struck him fatally. The shot pierced heart and lungs as his clothing burned, killed almost instantly. Coroner ruled no inquest needed. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Gunderson, a brother and sister, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral to be held at Church of Christ in Extra with burial there.
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Grove City
W. €. Smith
Smith
John Gunderson
Nebraska
Pursing
Exira
Death of T D Carson at Lewis leaves widow and family
Former Lewis resident T D Carson died at his home in Lewis at two this morning after long illness. Funeral set for ten oclock tomorrow at Lewis M B Church with burial in Lewis Cemetery. He was about 60, survived by wife and several children. son Carl Carson an Anita joins in the family note.
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T. D. Carson
Lewis
Lewis M. B
Carl, Carson
Anita
Mr.Carson
Globe travel ers in the city at Unique Theatre
Harry and Estell Mason of Nome Alaska arrive in Atlantic for a six and a half year overland world dog team journey. They share tales of hardship and humor, plan to reach Panama Exposition in San Francisco by May 1915, and travel via Davenport Chicago New York to England then Europe Siberia back to Alaska and France. Their six year trek with seventeen dogs and a portable wagon will shift to a sledge for snow.
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Harry
Estell Mason
Nome
Alaska
Atlantic
Unique Theatre
Mrs. Mason
San Francisco
Iowa
Davenport
Chicago
New York
England
Europe
Siberia
France
Omaha
Gay Theatre
Mason
Jones Drug Store Display Promotes Gold Fish Exhibit
A brief local item notes a gold fish display shown in the window of Jones Drug Store. The notice highlights the display as a community feature and invites passersby to view the exhibit.
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Jones Drug Store
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Cole
People of
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M'Namaras
San Quentin
Hammel
State
Grand ‘Jury
Arthur
Council Bluffs
Fred Alexander’s
B. Ward
Albert Rojens
Rockers
J. H. Marshall & Son
Escher & Ryan
Block & Son
Union County
C. B. Osborne Dwl
Bradbury
N. W. Deering & Son
Arthur D. Bevan
Charles D. Finley
Osteopathic Specialiat
T.D. Carson
Lewis IS
City
Lewis Studio
Globe Travelers
Harry and
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