Mystery of Morton Wife Deepens at Boarding House
Questions linger over Hensely H. Morton death last Tuesday from a drug clerk error as a woman at the Bluffs boarding house claims to be his wife. Semple and others dispute her status while reports of a widow’s journey with the body to Louisville stir doubt. The case unfolds amid conflicting accounts and rumors, with local reaction urging cautious judgment. A subscription pitch for The Hyening Tribune follows.
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Hensely H. Morton
Bluffs
Mr. Semple
Morton
Semple
Ann
Mr.Semple
Chamberlain's Tablets Advertisement Notice
Bay State Post Card Company offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a two thirds bottle money back guarantee if not satisfied. The product promises to invigorate the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels. Sold to Moore Drug Co and J B Jones.
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Chamberlain
Moore Drug. Co
J. B. Jones
Prohibition nominates Hull in Seventh District race
Special to the News Des Moines June 11 Captain Hull defeated for the Republican nomination by Judge Prouty is nominated for congress by the Prohibition party in the Seventh District. He says he is not a candidate but could legally run if he desires.
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Des Moines
Captain Hull
Judge Prouty
Congress
Postmaster W C McCurdy Gets Salary Increase
Massena Iowa June 11 Special to the News Postmaster W C McCurdy will earn 1200 yearly plus small fuel and light allowances an increase of 100 for higher office business. The rise signals growing town commerce and possible second class status with a new postoffice building city delivery and enhanced prestige.
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Massena
W. C. McCurdy
Postoffice
Best floor varnish at Fred Alexander's Snap feature
Bargain on sashes stock fixtures and two garden lots in Marne offered before June 30. Inquire Mrs R H Derby Box 28 Marne for details about paints oils varnishes wood fillers stains and colors at Fred Alexander's Brides location.
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Fred Alexander’s. Att
Marne
R. HE
Derby
Fred Alexander
Doctor John Boyle Visits Seattle Kin Relations Heartfelt Note
Dr John Boyle of Seattle Washington spends a vacation visiting his mother and sisters during the greater part of the month. He reports feeling well and says the old world is treating him kindly, praising his fellow citizens as among the best on earth.
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John Boyle
Seattle
Wash
John
German Native Seeks Final Naturalization Papers
John Riebesall, a German native living near Wiota, filed his petition for final naturalization with the district court clerk. A Pleasant School Picnic was held on Friday June 10 in Grove township Garfield and Clark's Grove No 5. Miss Lizzie Shepperd and Miss Beth Pribble organized a luncheon for seventy attendees.
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John Riebesall
Wiota
Germany
District Court
Lizzie Shepperd
Clark’s Grove No
Beth Pribble
Garfield
Grove Township
T. H. Pribble
L. P. Bigslow
Altie Wilkin
Mildred Fudge
Grace Stevenson
Vesta Meredith
Atlantic
Crack filler for those old floors Fred Alexanders
The News notes confusion over claims about a Gatlin whiskey cure and alleges rival Neal cures. It comments on attacks by supporters, hints at financial strength rhetoric, and predicts a decisive move by Teddy on the home stretch that could derail the insurgents.
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Fred Alexanders
Big Wrestlers Meet Tonight At Air Dome
Mandino the Italian faces Westergaard the Dane in a main event at the Airdome tonight with Dr. Stillman refereeing. Two preliminaries feature Herman Gotch versus Joe Mailander and William Walton versus S Anderson. A 50 cent admission for ladies is promoted to boost attendance.
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Airdome
Mandino
Westergaard
Herman Gotch
Joe Mailander
Viota
William Walton
S. Anderson
Elk Horn
Park Hotel
Dr. Stillman
Baby Cab Bargains At Alexanders Advertisement
A terse note from a newspaper ad states that last night's insertion brought a reply this morning. The short message mentions folding baby carriages and daily bargains at Fred Alexanders.
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Alexander's
Levery Day
Fred. Alexanders
Frank Smith Finishes Grading for Atlantic Road Project
Frank Smith, hired by the Boosters Club, has completed the grading work on Atlantic's end of the state road project.
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Frank Smith
The
Boosters Club
Atlantic
Resting Easier for Mrs. J. L. Winner Visit
Mrs. J. L. Winner rests easier today as nephew Dr. J. W. Terrill of Des Moines arrived last night and left this morning. Her sister from Elgin Illinois is expected to visit soon.
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J. L. Winner
J. W. Terrill
Des Moines
Elgin
Ill
City to hear talk on paying by Omaha engineer
City Clerk Nichols received a letter from Consolidated Engineering Co of Omaha announcing that George L Campen, an experienced engineer, will speak to the city council and residents at the Firemen's hall on Monday evening about paying. The talk aims to be unbiased and clear on all paying points, inviting every property owner to attend.
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Nichols
Consolidated Engineering Company of
Omaha
George L. Campen
Campen
Peculiar Eclipse to Occur Thursday Across North America
An unusual sun eclipse is forecast for June 17, starting shortly after 7 a.m. It will alternate between annular and total phases, unseen in recorded astronomy. The partial eclipse will sweep across Canada and the United States, visible from the north to the south, lasting all day.
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North American
Canada
United States
Williams Dentist Ad Promises Guarantee Refund if Not Gallafied
Dr J K Williams dentist near Alexander's store advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a guarantee that after two thirds of a bottle used according to directions if you are not gallafied your money will be refunded. Sold by Moore Drug Co and J B Jones.
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J. K. Williams
Alexander
Chamberlain's
Directiona
Moore Drug Co
J. B. Jones
Local Items Highlight Warp of Atlantic Community
County Treasurer E C Worthing and wife visit Anita. Dr C D Weir and wife from Cumberland visit relatives. Fred Hunt ill with measles. E M Nelson of Brayton on business. Nellie Scurlock travels to Des Moines. Mrs L A Turner returns from Illinois. G W B Fletcher visits from Lewis. Theodore Nichols home from Lincoln. Mr Norton from Avoca visits. Otis Roe of Viota in town on business. Boosters baseball team to play Avoca. firemen hold Memorial services at nine. J A Giffen to Kansas City. Reginald at Oklahoma City for a month. Jake White and Ernie Rushenberg to Grant for a game. Genevieve Hedges and Corley Conlon to Cedar Falls for summer school. Ted Brown visiting from Lincoln. R R Ball and son R Bell in town for business and friends. Mrs J E Bruce reportedly improving. R N Inhofe renews subscription. visits Alice Inhofe at Franks drug store. Mrs T R Wallace hosts card party at Meek home. D P Hogan of Massena pleased with victory. to devote time to business. Mrs L W Niles returns from Brookfield. Marie Niles home from Knoxville after commencement. Georgiana Bunton, Northwestern graduate, home. teaches at Eureka, Kansas. Sam Marshall of Grinnell Academy among six hundred in Stagg Invitational in Chicago. City Clerk Nichols imports electroliers specifications from Omaha. council likely to act. Atlantic busiest town with meetings drawing commendation and good will.
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E. M. Nelson
Brayton
Nellie Scurlock
Des Moines
L. A. Turner
Illinois
G. W. B. Fletcher
Lewis
Theodore Nichols
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Norton
Oscar Grulke
Avoca
Otis Roe
Viota
Boosters
J. A. Giffen
Kansas City
Reginald
Oklahoma City
Jake White
Ernie Rushenberg
Grant
Genevieve Hedges
Corley Conlon
Red Oak
Cedar Falls
Ted Brown
F. M. Limpus
R. R. Ball
R. N. Inhofe
Cumberland Way
Misa Alice Inhofe
Franks Drug Store
T. R. Wallace
Meek
D. P. Hogan
Massena
Georgiana Bunton
Northwestern University
Chicago
Bunton
Eureka
Kas
Sam Marshall
J. H. Marshall
Sam
Grinnell Academy
Nichols
Omaha
Iowa editors called before Polk county grand jury
A half dozen editors were summoned by the Polk county grand jury in Des Moines as part of the investigation into Governor Carroll's charges against John Downie regarding his conduct of the state industrial school for girls at Michelville. Downie asks indicting Gov. Carroll for criminal libel. editors include Bernard Murphy of the Vinton Eagle C. S. Chase of the Atlantic News J. W. Jarnagin of the Cedar Falls Record and Howard Rann of the Manchester Press.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
B. F. Carroll
John Gownie
State Board of Control
Industrial School For Girls
Michelville
The
Atlantic News
J. W. Jarnagin
Cedar Falls Record
Howard Rann
Manchester Press
Airdome Reopens Next Week With Metropolitan Stock Co
The Airdome will be open again next week featuring the Metropolitan Stock Company as the attraction with a repertoire of new and classy plays.
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Airdome
Metropolitan Stock Company
Rock Island Train 17 Diverted After Wreck Near Minden
A small wreck on the Rock Island near Minden damaged the track, forcing Rock Island train No 17 to divert to Council Bluffs via the Milwaukee tracks yesterday.
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Rock Island
Minden
Council Bluffs
New Man for Standard Oil in City
P. C. Bramson has arrived and started work as Standard Oil Company representative for this territory, succeeding Mr. Helphrey.
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Standard Oil
P. C. Bramson
Standard Oil Company
Helphrey
Weather forecast for Iowa tonight and Sunday
The forecast shows rising temperatures from tonight into Sunday across Iowa. Expect increasing warmth with light wind and the possibility of scattered clouds. No precipitation appears likely through Sunday based on current readings.
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Iowa
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and assistance during illness of husband and father, appreciation for beautiful flowers, signed by Mrs. George and family. Also notes warm weather hammocks are from Alexanders.
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Alexanders
Death penalty stands for Junkin in Ot tumwa murder
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to alter John Junkin’s sentence for the murder of Clara Rogen in Ottumwa. It held that jury decision on death was fair and that questions of responsibility and mitigating excuses are legislative matters, not court concerns.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
John Junkin
Clara Rogen
Ottumwa
Junkin
Supreme Court Decisions in Des Moines cases
In Des Moines on June 11 the supreme court handed down decisions in several cases. James, appellant, against Newman, Appanoose, affirmed. Hopps against Des Moines City Railway, appellant, Polk, reversed. Hastings against Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway Company, appellant, Davis, affirmed on condition. State against Junkin, appellant, Appanoose, affirmed. State against Hulsman, appellant, Polk, reversed.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
The
Helke Sugar Trust figure to be sentenced August thirtieth
Chas R Helke of the sugar trust is slated for sentence on August 30. The report notes that the minor offenders were given a joint sentence today, but details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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The
United Press
New York
Chas
Helke
Sugar Trust
Canal Employes Demand Higher Pay and Holiday
Canal employees demand a twenty percent wage increase and a holiday each year. The June 11 report from Colón notes eight thousand workers seeking better pay and paid time off amid ongoing labor tensions.
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CANAL
The
United Press
Colon
Egan Wins South Dakota Nomination in Surprising Primary Victory
George W. Egan, a former Logan attorney and defense counsel in the Dennison trial at Red Oak, clinched the gubernatorial nom ination in South Dakota after a hard fought primary. Once disbarred in both states, he ran on a persecution theme and secured broad Republican support.
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South Dakota
George W. Egan
Logan
Dennison
Red Oak
Egan
Severe Seattle Fire Claims Dozen Lives Early Incident
A morning blaze in the heart of Seattle destroys boarding houses, leaving about twelve dead and about a million dollars in property loss. Fire officials report most victims perished in the burning houses as the central city area suffered extensive damage.
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The
United Press
Shattle, Wash
Battle in Mexico erupts as government forces clash
In Mexico City on June 11, thirty government troops died in fighting with Yucatan rebels who were pushed into the hills. Authorities expect the rebels to be suppressed soon.
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Yucatan
United Press
Mexico City
Political talk and town plans mix with Atlantic praise
Quotes from D P Hogan Massena in Atlantic discuss campaigning costs and accountability. T B Swan predicts state convention signals for national administration while Fourth of July goals aim for a grand celebration. Atlantic pride highlights high character of local women as Des Moines reports police efforts against street flirting.
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T. B. Swan
J. H. Simmons
Atlantic
Des Moines
Gerties
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Teddy
Paraguay
E. C. Worthing
Anita
D. Weir
Cumberland
Fred Hunt
Hays
Old Town
Puch
Downie
Mrs. George
Republicans
Mexico
Dr. W. Th
Harmer
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