Will Junken Go to the Gallows in Ottumwa Trial
John Junken, jailed and guarded, faces murder charges in Ottumwa for killing Clara Rosen. The case centers on a brutal crime linked to a written confession and a long trial process with judges, prosecutors, and defense appointed across Ottumwa Albia Sigourney and Des Moines as mobs and safety concerns shape proceedings.
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John Junken
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Seneca Cornell
E. R. Mitchell
Wapello County
Mitchell
Junken
F. M. Hunter
John R. Prince
Albia
Fred, Rosen, Sr
Fred Rosen, Jr
Miss Rogen
Hrame
G. 0. Nelson
B. D. Way
J. O. Smith
Trading Stamps Davenport Condemned Merchants Council elects officers
At the Town Retail Merchants association convention closing session, officers for the year were elected. President John T. Mulqueen of Council Bluffs. vice president J. J. Grove of Ames. treasurer Fred L. Kauffman of Des Moines. Executive board members include W. H. Albrechts of Tama, L. E. Lingafelt of Davenport, James Leslie of Clinton, Frank Canny of Burlington, and J. V. Dumenil of Keokuk along with Peter Mewnick of Cedar Rapids. The next convention location will be decided by the executive board later.
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Davenport
J.V. Dumenil
Keokuk
Peter Mewnick
Cedar Rapids
W. R. C. Convention Programme Out at Fort Dodge
The state W R C convention will meet in June during the G A R encampment at Fort Dodge. Headquarters open Monday June 9 at the Crawford hotel with Chief of Staff Ida M Smith directing, aided by department staff. An informal reception for veterans and patriotic society members precedes the events. Local W R C plans many social activities for delegates.
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Fort Dodge
Crawford Hotel
Ida M. Smith
Sons of Veterans
Jocal W. R. C
Burglars in Bold Raid Target Cedar Rapids Leaders
Two masked burglars entered the bedrooms of Dr. J. P. Smith, head of Farmers' Insurance, and his son Isaac B. Smith, traffic manager of Cedar Rapids and Town City interurban. At gunpoint they forced the men to lie still while they searched clothes, taking two valuable watches, other jewelry, and $15 in cash before fleeing.
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Cedar Rapids
J. P. Smith
Farmers’ Insurance Company
Isaac B. Smith
Cedar Rapids and Town City
Fire setter blamed for string of Postville blazes
A fire bug is suspected in Postville after six fires in ten days, each started around 1 a.m. with kerosene. Robert Waters reports his barn burned and a nightwatchman fired at the intruder but missed.
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Postville
Robert Waters
Building Boom Sparks Homes in Murray This Spring
Murray experiences a building boom this spring as F. 5. Smith completes a fine two story residence. Banker N. C. Hoffman begins a cottage project while Frank Johnson and Frank Friday plan $5,000 homes. Farmers nearby also contemplate fine residences this fall.
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Murray
F. 5
Smith
N. C. Hoffman
Frank Johnson
Frank Friday
Slander suit filed in Davenport over shoplifting claim
Mrs Minnie McCraney sues Mrs Lizzie Smith for 25000 damages in Davenport alleging Smith accused McCraney of shoplifting and confessed to kleptomania, filed by attorney J A Hanley. The petition asserts the statements harmed McCraney's reputation and character.
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Davenport
McClaire
Minnie McCraney
Lizzie Smith
J. A. Hanley
Frosts and partners plan new bank at Grundy Center
F J Frost George L Frost C 3B Thomas Theo Souers Morris Merritt W B Morrison Philip Leibsohn and others organize a new bank project in Grundy Center with local backing and investment interest.
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F. J. Frost
George L. Frost
C. 3B. Thomas
Theo, Souers
Morris
Merritt
W. B. Morrison
Philip Leibsohn
Grundy Center
Detroit Stars Feature Brothers in Big-League Chase
The piece notes many Detroit Stars players have brothers pursuing big league dreams. Paul Cobb, brother of Tyrus, is targeted by managers. Charley Schmidt and Eddie Lafitte have promising siblings in minor circuits. Charley O Leary’s brother is a solid infielder, though a weak hitter. George Moriarity’s brother seeks a berth while a Jennings clan showcases two ball players and six other siblings in non baseball professions.
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Detroit Hall Tub
Paul Cobb
Tyrus
St. Louis Americans
Jimmy McAleers
Charley Schmidt
Memphis
Carolina Association
Davy Jones
Eddie ‘Lafitte
Charley Bennett
Johnny Kling
Charley O'Leary
Rockford
Oshkosh
Wis
George Moriarity
Jennings
Hughey
Husky Jennings
Big League Scouts Track Minor League Pennant Winners
Major league scouts focus on pennant winning minor league clubs as likely sources of future stars. The article lists dozens of players from Cleveland New York Detroit St Louis Boston Chicago and Philadelphia affiliates who joined or were tied to big league rosters after strong minor league championship seasons. It notes contracts favoring minor leaguers and the risk of returning to the bush without major league play.
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Championahit
Cleveland
Litton
Jacksonville
Nashville
Los Angeles
New York
Marquard
Durham
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Miller
Wausau
Cincinnati
Wacker
Hyansville
Oakes
St. Louis
Ludwig
Springfield
Ill
Eilis
Boston
White
Lancaster
Chicagol
Hagerman
Topeka
Philadelphia
Passing of Jack Taylor Ends Long Major League Career
The Columbus club releases pitcher Jack Taylor who aided their late season push in the American association last year. Taylor, a mainstay in Chicago for years, began as a strong minor league pitcher with Milwaukee around 1895 after Dennis Mack acquired him from Ohio.
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Jack Taylor
Columbus
American Association
Taylor
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dennis Mack
Down
Ohio
Athens Games Planned Next Year by Olympic Committee
The Athens Olympic games committee confirms contests in the Stadium next year. The Greek government plans a bill authorizing commemorative postage stamps, and proceeds of 60,000 dollars will be set aside to cover game costs.
Travel Affects Ball Players in Reversal of Form
Travel wears on players as teams cover vast distances between cities. Long railroad nights sap performance, especially after Texas training trips and cross country hops. Some fans chase luck by riding the same trains as clubs, believing traveler luck benefits teams during grueling schedules.
Praise for Stallings From Former Players
Clyde Engle Tom Hughes and Ray Demimitt praised Stallings after playing under him with Newari last season. Engle says he does not know anyone better to work for, Demmitt hails him as the most original man on the bench, and Hughes notes his loyalty through thick and thin.
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Stallings
Clyde Engle
Tom Hughes
Ray Demimitt
Newari
Heise & Wonder
Demmitt
Moat
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Towa
J. P. Neely
Nelson
Clara
Miss Morning
Fred Rosen Rosen
Otto Johnson
Charles Peterson
Dare and
Gara
Fred Rosen
Peter Gallagher
Frank Harris
H. C. Williams
Clara Rosen
J. C. Mitchell
Trio OF
Detroit Stars
Ty Cobb
Herman Schaefer
Sherwood Magee
BIG League
Southern
d@fana
Southernllinois
New York National League
Texas
Richmond
Newport News
D Walsh
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