Man Killed By Train In Anita Age 84
George Allanson of Anita, aged 84, was struck by train No. 5 yesterday morning while crossing at the east crossing and was killed instantly. The body was thrown about a hundred feet and all bones were broken. Coroner Nels Jensen conducted an inquest with a verdict that death resulted from the accident. He leaves four children, including B G Allanson, Willis Allanson, Mrs Sam James, and another daughter. Funeral services are set for two o'clock tomorrow at the Anita Congregational church, with burial in Anita Cemetery.
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George Allanson
Anita
Nels Jensen
Allanson
Anita Congregational Church
Anita Cemetery
B. G. Allanson
Willis Allanson
Wyoming
Sam James
California
Kangay City
Palmer Charges Graft In City Electric Plant Contract
Walter E. Palmer, president of W. K. Palmer Construction, swore three men sought payments to influence Kansas City officials to award him the $250,000 municipal electric plant contract. His affidavit followed the commissioners’ decision to award the job to another firm.
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Nol
Palmer
Nsas City
Walter E. Palmer
W. K. Palmer Construction Company
Kansas City
Kas
Sensation at bank meeting sparks tax reform fight
Mason City reports a convention scene where Ernest Moore of Cedar Rapids blasted a Des Moines backed proposal to hire an attorney to challenge the new tax law. He accused bankers of dodging taxes and warned the measure would harm the state’s banking standing. The resolution was tabled by a large vote.
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Ernest Moore
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Mason City
Iowa
Resolutions Committee
State Bankers’ Convention
Moore
Jarry Simpson
Spirit Lake to Get Permanent Boulevard Drive
Work has begun on a permanent boulevard circling Spirit Lake. A twenty five mile lake edge drive will feature cement and boulder retaining walls along the narrow isthmus between Spirit Lake and Little Spirit Lake. The initial phase, costing about 1000 dollars, will create a solid roadbed and showcases cement mixing at the water’s edge.
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Spirit Lake
Little Spirit Lake
Lake
Lake Road
Cobb Tries to Die by Own Action Near Niagara Falls
Rev D W Cobb of Decatur Illinois found near Niagara Falls with a bullet wound in the head and believed dead. Identified by E R Wilson as the man who passed a bogus check weeks earlier. Cobb, a former Salvation Army captain, was lodging lectures in small towns. his father preaches in Decatur. He is seriously wounded but expected to recover.
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Omaha World-Herald
D. W. Cobb
Decatur, Til
Niagara
E. R. Wilson
Cobb
Wilson
First National Bank
Iowa
Salvation Army
Decatur
Ill
Delightful Stag Evening at Spangler Home
Pleasant Stag Affair held at the Spangler residence on Hazel Street on Saturday evening to honor visiting Dr. Grimm en route from Pennsylvania to Denver. Guests enjoyed six handed euchre and a cafeteria lunch. Pi Phi Alpha brothers serenaded later and joined for supper. News item lists numerous invitees and notes birth announcements at the NWS office.
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Spangler Home
L. T. Spangler
Hazel
Dr. Grimm
Pennsylvania
Denver
Pi Phi Alpha Fraternity
Pullman
Lr. Grimm
G. L. Campbad
C. BH. Osborne
Er. G. F. Braun
C. #. Crnsa
H. P. Chase
C. G. Warner
H. M. Filbine
Max Emmert
A. Gillette
W. A. Follett
J. W. Oykendal
Dr. U
Mullins
Dale Morrow
B &. Wasson
Schavland
Sam Hoffman
Rattenberg
G. G. Teck
W. H. Wiseman
Small Wreck at Shelby Delays No Trains
A coal car derailed near Shelby last night but trains were not delayed after the wrecker arrived. The event followed by an Endeavor Society fundraiser selling typewriter paper at 75 cents a box at the NEWS.
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Shelby
Green selects his secretary for new congressman
Audubon Ia June 19 Congressman Green names Charles M Ketchum of Council Bluffs as private secretary. Ketchum, long time resident and former press agent for Judge Smith, will open an office in Council Bluffs and likely another in Audubon after this session. He is skilled in stenography and newspaper work.
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Smith
Green
Co. Bluffs
Audubon
Charles M. Ketchum
Council Bluffs
Ketchum
Judge Smith
Hiquitable Life Insurance Company
Congressman Green
Weather outlook for Iowa tonight and Tuesday
Forecasters predict fair skies across Iowa with warmer temperatures tonight. The western portion will see the warmest conditions as temperatures rise Tuesday.
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Iowa
Police Court Punishments for Drunkenness in City
Mayor Burnea presided as two men faced police court on drunkenness charges. One arranged to pay the fine, the other failed to appear after legal bond, resulting in bond forfeiture to the city. Saturday night arrests led to the same outcome for both offenders.
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Burnea
Merchants Greys Fall 6 to 3 at Crystal Lake diamond
The Merchants Greys lost to Lewis by 6 to 3 yesterday afternoon at the Crystal Lake diamond near Lewis. Eliott pitcher Smith and local Dahlberg faced off as a large city crowd watched the game.
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Merchants Greys
Crystal Lake
Lewis
Smith
Elliott
Dahlberg
Hardesty Helps reluctant couples at city county clash
Local curiosity as Deputy Clerk Roy Hardesty intervened when two couples sought urgent marriage licenses during a Saturday ball game. Officials were out, so Hardesty issued the licenses and directed couples to ministers, allowing the game to resume.
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Hardesty
Roy Hardesty
State v Hira Morgan case ends in dismissal and marriage
The case of the state versus Hira Morgan charged with seduction, continued to this morning in Justice Straight's court, was settled this afternoon with the charge dismissed and Morgan set at liberty. The parties in the case were married this afternoon by Justice Straight. Paper fasteners, 10¢ a box, at the NEWS.
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Hira Morgan
Laura Hinkle
Justice Straight
Judge Arthur Arrives to Open Probate and Equity Session
Judge Thomas Arthur, newly appointed district judge, arrives in the city for a brief court session this afternoon. He will hear probate matters and an equity suit between Button Land Company and Noon & Gilroy against Atlantic National Bank. The land case centers on disputed payment and misrepresentation leading to bank instructions not to disburse funds. the session continues tomorrow.
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Thomas Arthur
Cly
Button Land Company
Noon & Gilroy
Two Engines Collide In Yard Switch Engine Damages Light
A switch engine driven by Engineer Smith collided with a west bound freight engine in the railroad yards near the stock yards this afternoon. No serious damage occurred aside from a knocked off end of one engine. It was a fortunate wreck as it could have been worse.
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Smith
Rambler Auto Ad Promises High Quality Car Value
The News features an advertisement for the Rambler automobile urging readers to examine the offer. It claims the car is widely known and priced favorably, recommending readers to study the ad for details and potential value.
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Rambler
Dentist Dr Fr K Williams At Alexander Store
Dr Fr K Williams, a dentist, is associated with or present at Alexander's store in the readable text. The fragment notes his profession and location, suggesting a dental service or appointment context tied to the store setting.
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Fr. K. Williams
Ever Alexander’s Store
Trouble for local saloons as hearing nears in Pottawattamie
Council Bluffs residents readied for a major hearing this week on the consent petition allowing saloons in county towns. If upheld, many smaller towns could lose saloons for months, possibly until after January. The piece notes petitions with hundreds of names, withdrawals by Anti-Saloon League supporters, and legal standards shaping saloon rights under strict county laws.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
Hopley to tour Europe for horse purchases
Peter Hopley and his youngest son depart Saturday for a several week trip through Europe to buy horses for Peter Hopley’s Son. Mr Hopley has made many such trips, treating transatlantic crossings as routine business travel and aiming to secure a large consignment of animals.
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Peter Hopley
Lewis
Europe
Frat Boys Enjoy Banquet at Pullman Hotel
Twenty two Pi Phi Alpha members celebrated a Pullman hotel banquet with six courses and one minute talks led by toast master Erle Hamler. New initiates included George McKay Chris Hafele John McCall and Ival Thompson with seniors Wilson Graham Harry Jones and others. Afterward the group serenaded friends then joined the Spangler party for supper.
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Pi Phi Alpha Fraternity
Pullman Hotel
T. C. Whitmore
Pullman
Erle Hamler
Spanglers
Spangler
Buy a McDougall Kitchen Cabinet This Week
Local store GIFFEN'S advertises a McDougall kitchen cabinet sale with a bonus offer of five dollars worth of Wear Ever aluminum cooking utensils free with purchase this week only. The promotion emphasizes extra value and kitchenware accessories to attract customers during the sale period.
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McDougall
Giffen
Train Speed Blamed In Anita Death Verdict
A coroner's jury in Anita finds Rock Island train Number strike caused the death of George Allanson at 10 47 am while he crossed a public crossing. The verdict states the train was exceeding the town speed limit and absolves the deceased from contributory negligence. Jury members were W J Weston John Eneix and J W Long.
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Rock Island
Anita
Nels Jensen
George Allanson
W. J. Weston
John Eneix
J. W. Long
Getting Foxy Again At Rock Island Rule Hits Des Moines
Local residents protest a new Rock Island time card that makes Atlantic bound Number 7 a flag stop. Passengers must board elsewhere for Atlantic, with tickets sold for Number 7 marked not good. Conductor talks and a possible modification of rule 38 are urged. Also note Troubadour Concert Company at Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening June 21.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Atlantic
Dia Moines
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Chas. Ketchum
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