New Yorker Shot by Girl in New York Apartment
New York, June 8 W B D Stokes owner of the Ansonia hotel was shot and seriously injured in an apartment by Ethel Conrad 19 and Lillian Graham 22. The girls are under arrest three Japanese servants are witnesses. Stokes, 55, a large real estate owner and Kentucky horse breeder, was hospitalized not in danger. The attackers demanded 26000 for letters. Conrad fired wounding the calf. Graham used a pistol as a shield, leading to three more intruders rushing in. Stokes from Lexington Kentucky is a noted horse man and married Helen Elwood in February. Graham has vaudeville ties, Conrad fashion writing.
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The
New York
W. B D. Stokes
Ansonia
Ethel Conrad
Lillian Graham
Stokes
Graham
Fred
Ethel
Misa Conrad
Lexington
Helen Elwood
Denver
Colo
Conrad
New Orleans
Four Freight Trains Crashed In Fatal Fairfield Wreck
A catastrophic New Haven railroad wreck near Fairfield Connecticut killed two men and injured at least seven with two others unaccounted for. An eastbound extra derailed into a second on the westbound track, followed by a third and fourth crash as trains collided, boilers exploded, and a fire broke out drawing in responders. Victims named include engineer William Laurie of Hartford and firemen Robert Gates of New London and Hoffman.
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Fairfield
Conn
New Haven
Here
William Laurie
Hartford
Robert Gates
New London
Robert Beachy
Hoffman
Iowa Hotel Men to Meet at Spirit Lake Convention
The Iowa State Hotel Men's Association plans its annual convention at the Orleany hotel and pavillion July 10 11 and 12. About 200 hotel men are expected with a concert orchestra providing music for a dance and a steamboat excursion on the Spirit Lake East Okoboji chain. The pavillion sits on the isthmus between Spirit Lake and East Okoboji lakes and may host a fall meeting as well.
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Spirit
Orleana
Chain of Lakes
Denison Saloon Friends Plan July Fourth Celebration
Citizens gather under the Commercial club to decide whether to celebrate the national holiday on July Fourth or hold no celebration at all due to Iowa liquor law prohibiting saloon openings on that date. Business leaders organize a July 3 observance if permitted.
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Denison
Iowa
Friends of the Saloon Keepers
Commercial Club
New Matron in Charge at Local Hospital
Miss Eva Parsons becomes the new matron in charge at the hospital. The retiring matron left this morning for Iowa City to attend the state university commencement. A church social on Friday evening will offer ice cream home made cake and strawberries on the Christian church lawn from 7 to 11 o'clock.
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Eva Parsons
Miss Blank
Iowa City
The
State University
Christian Church
Bank cashier bound and gagged as robbers flee with cash
In Tooele Utah two mounted bandits bound and gagged I N Shafer cashier of the Tooele Commercial Bank and escaped with $9,000. Posses are in pursuit. In Mexico City regulars ordered from the border as the U S army begins withdrawal.
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Tooelh
Utah
I. Shafer
Horder
Mexico City
U. S
Sheriff brings in suspect with forged paper charge
Sheriff Berry arrived with Leonard Wilson who is wanted for beating a board bill and possibly forging papers. Wilson, once treated in Des Moines for a skull injury, is jailed in the county bastille and a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace J. S. Presnall is expected tomorrow.
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Sheriff Berry
Leonard Wilson
Des Moines
Wilson
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. S. Presnall
Dusty Rhoades Arrest Return From Town
Dusty Rhoades, arrested on a city charge weeks ago and who fled while at work, returned by the early eastbound train. Marshal Bosley confronted him at the depot and escorted him to the county jail for eight days total, including two days on his old sentence and six days for drunkenness. Also noted, MAJESTIC screens Exerting war picture tonight and nurse Miss McVay from Lewis arriving ill with appendicitis while nursing at Mrs Oliver Milly’s home.
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Dusty
Rhoades
Burnea
Miss McVay
Lewis
Christensen Bros Keeps Store Open Evenings
due to strong demand for merchandise the Christensen Bros store will remain open in the evenings to better serve customers.
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Christensen Bros
Weather forecast for Town Quarter
Town forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. East portion may be unsettled with warmer readings in the extreme east.
Ring Ride Draws Crowd at Walnut Yesterday
A ring ride at Walnut yesterday drew a good crowd and the usual enjoyable time was had by all attendees.
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Walnut
Yeaterday
Runaway Accident Injures Local Driver Williams
Had a runaway yesterday afternoon near Hilcott as B. and Williams drove with Wm Fortune. A harness break sent horses running down a hill. Williams suffered a sprained ankle while Fortune escaped with only a few scratches.
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B. &. Williams
Gillette Store Ad Promises Timely Bargains
A Gillette advertisement touts timely bargains in this issue. The ad emphasizes a snap and ginger style typical of the Gillette establishment, urging readers to read for current offers and value. The copy highlights savings and the store’s distinctive promotional tone.
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Gillette
Branding a Bad Man at Majes Tic Tonight
A Western style feature titled Branding a Bad Man screens tonight at Majes Tic. The program promises rugged action and a lone outlaw showdown set against a dusty frontier backdrop.
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Majestic
Council Passes Ordinance on Grades and Assessments
The city council held two sessions and read Ordinance 235 thrice to establish grades and a schedule for assessing parities. A curb and gutter change on West Sixth Street earned contractor Wm Horrabin $228.08. A hearing on bank assessments was set for June 21 from 7 to 11 pm after adjournment of the council and board of equalization.
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Board of Equalidation
Harlan
Christensen Wm. Horrabin
West Sixth Street
Jumeda
Critics decry inhumane monument sales tactics
The piece condemns traveling monument salesmen who pursue sales at homes soon after deaths. It urges residents to reject such practices, favor local sellers, and choose dealers who uphold respectful conduct to protect community trust and relationships.
Laborer Suffers Ear Injury From Slipping Shovel
Will Blakeslee, a street laborer, had an ear cut open when a shovel slipped from a co worker’s grip this morning. Dr Morris sutured the wound and reported the patient is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Will Blakeslee
Dr. Morris
Grace Bryan Weds Richard Hargreaves at Fairview
Miss Grace Dexter Bryan youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Bryan wed Richard Lewis Hargreaves a Lincoln business man last night at 8 oclock at Fairview the Bryan suburban home Before about a hundred guests The ceremony was performed by Rev Huntington of Crete Neb The bride wore formal attire and was given away by her father Attendants were Miss Lillie Tyler of Hast Bedford Va and Miss Helen Schind of Lincoln Best man was William J Ryan Jr The couple are social favorites in Lincoln with a Benn ing love match background
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Lincoln, Neb
Grace Dexter Bryan
William J. Bryan
Richard Lewis Hargreaves
Lincoln
Fairview
Bryan
Rev
Huntington
Crete
Neby
Lillie Tyler
Hast Bedford
Tyler
Virginia
Helen Schind
William J. Ryan, Jr
Entertaining This Afternoon at the Grubb Home
Mrs C A Grubb hosts an afternoon reception at the Grubb residence on Poplar Street with guests including Mrs A J Gillespie, Mrs B Crawford, and Miss Henderson.
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C. A. Grubb
A. J. Gillespie
B. Crawford
Miss Henderson
Grubb
Poplar Street
Ady Dies Near Lewis After Tuberculosis Battle
Mrs. Louisa May Donahoe wife of F R Donahoe died about 11 this morning at her Lewis area home from tuberculosis. She was 46 years 7 months and 8 days old and leaves her husband and children Anna Baker John Paul Elsie and Lucile. Funeral services will be at the home at ten o'clock Saturday and burial will be in Lewis cemetery.
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Louisa May Donahoe
F. R. Donahoe
Lewis
Anna Baker
John
Paul
Elsie
Lucile
Real Estate Transfers June 6 1911 and related deeds
Real estate transfers dated June 6 and 7 1911 list Mary Herman to George Windhorst for lot 9 10 11 12 block 16 Atlantic price 1 dollar and W J Harrig et al to FP H Bliss for parts of sections and road rights in Meredith's add Lewis price 670 dollars.
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Mary ‘Herman
George Windhorst
Qed
Atlantic
W. J. Harrig
H. Bliss
Meredith
Lewis
Mrs Hammer to entertain C W E M members at 2 pm
Mrs Hammer and Mrs Clark will host the C W E M of the Church of Christ tomorrow afternoon at two oclock at 101 Tenth and Hickory streets. The regular monthly meeting will feature a literary program and refreshments.
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W. U. Hammer
R. C. Clark
Church of Christ
Corter Tenth
Hickory Streets
The Other Man a Society Drama Majestic
A concise notice previews a society drama titled The Other Man to be staged at the Majestic venue. It hints at a witty or suspenseful plot centered on social circles and personal conflict. No further details on cast or performance dates are provided.
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Man
Personal Mention Highlights Hot Weather and Travel
Fred Porterfield travels to Omaha on a business mission this morning. Rex Miller returns to Chicago after visiting his brother Dr. G R Miller and wife. Louis Reinig of Griswold visits his grandparents C B Osborne and wife in this city. Wm Ziegler, a heater at the electric light plant, fainted from heat but is recovering. Mr and Mrs Harry Schnicker arrive from Burlington for a visit with Mr and Mrs Albert Grulke Jr. they were married in Burlington last evening and are here on their honeymoon. Rev Mack of the Church of Chicago has returned from Des Moines after attending the state board meeting, and he carries several missions for the church across the state.
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Fred Porterfield
Omaha
Rex Miller
Chicago
G. R. Miller
Louis Reinig
Griswold
C. B. Osborne
Wm. Ziegler
Electric
Harry Schnicker
Burlington
Albert Grulke
Mack
Tate
Marne
Harry’Meredith
Chas, Seymour
Sumner Wheatley
Mable Faulk
Hardington
Neb
Ralph Husden
Harry Meredith
Des Moines
Atlantic
Joe Hamilton
Nela P. Hoegh
Walter Hoegh
H. Harrison
Anita
Oliva Graham
H. J. Husden
W. C. Harvey
Maine Savings Bank
Mrs
Mr and Mrs Shepperd Return From Frankfort Visit
Returned from Kansas Mr and Mrs William Shepperd came back yesterday from Frankfort Kansas where they visited Mrs Shepperds brother Dr J J Drummond They traveled in their Overland car and only slight mud on the way to Frankfort the roads were fine Going they followed Fremont Lincoln and Beatrice and returning they came via Nebraska City They plan a future car trip to Canada
Policy Holders Lose Suit Over Interstate Securities Return
In Des Moines on June 8 Judge McPherson dismissed a long running Iowa suit by policy holders seeking about 3 million dollars in Northwestern National Life Insurance Company securities returned from Minnesota. The claim centered on state approval allowing the securities to be moved during the sale of the National Life of Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Northwestern National Life Imsurance Company
McPherson
Ot National Life of
Hendricks Dies After Illness at 50 in Council Bluffs
Ira E Hendricks former receiver of First National Bank Griswold at its failure and longtime public figure in the county died Tuesday night at his Third Avenue home after a three week illness with diabetes. He was born in Ellis Garden Virginia and married Ella Smith in 1886. Survived by wife, son Perry B Hendricks and brother Frank. Former county auditor and deputy US marshal, later banker in Griswold Malvern and Council Bluffs. Funeral set for 3 pm Thursday at the residence. burial Fairview cemetery.
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Council Bluffs
Ira F. Hendricks
First National Bank of ‘Griswold
Third Avenue
Hendricks
Ellis’ Garden
Misa Ella Smith
Perry B. Hendricks
Frank Hendricks
United States
Frank Bradley
Grigwold
Fist National Bank
Malvern
Bendricks
Lodge of Elks
Fairview Cemetery
Atlantic News Briefs From Town and Nearby
Local residents report varied activity with business trips to Atlantic Omaha and Des Moines. Hog market reports show 45 hogs at 5.40 per 100 and 22 hogs at 5.30, reflecting a trend toward Maine markets. A newborn boy joins Mr and Mrs Joe Hamilton, while visits span from Steele North Dakota to Anita and Hardington Nebraska.
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W. &. D. Stokes
Kentucky
San Diego
Calif
Tureka
Honduran
Eureka
Burtiss
San Francisco
Harry ‘Krelling
Honduras
Krelling
Boston
Mass
Lorette Colombo
Wolf Wanna
Miss Colombo
San Antonio
Tex
Wan- Ta
Carlisle
Vanna
Mexico
Bind and Gag Banker
Spirit ‘Lake
Bluffs
Tenderloin Fiock
Red Light
Oherife
Board Bil
County Bastille
Clvb
Mudge County
Rep
Dem
Adair
Cass
Guthriert
Montgomery
Grace Bryan
Ady
F. R.donahoe
Kansas
Ira E. Hendricks
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