Corning Arrest Ties Wilkerson to Villisca Murder Plot
J C Wilkerson a detective linked to defense of Lynn G Kelley charged with conspiracy to commit a felony was arrested in Red Oak and jailed in Corning. Prosecution says Walker Nave and Boller conspired to rob Jones store at Villisca under Wilkerson’s direction. Judge Woodruff enjoined Wilkerson from Red Oak speech. Walker, Nave, Boller held on conspiracy counts. Wilkerson billed to address Red Oak meeting but barred.
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United Press
Corning
J. C. Wilkerman
Lynn George J. Kelley
Red Oak
Will Walker
Harry Nave
Ed_ Boiler
all_of
Atlantic
Thade
Senator Jones
Villisca Dast
Wilkerson
Jones
Glenwood
Woodruff
Red
Uberty
Williaca
McKee
William
Squint) Walker
Harry
Red) Naye
Edwart
Brick) Boller
Griswold
Atlanti
J.N. Wilkerson
Cave
Benator Jones
ORY
Walker
Shere
Adema
Nave ‘Bolle
Martin
Wright
Villisca
Aya Martin
Wilker
Boller
Botler
Jones Store
Walker Bayst
Villiaca
Saya
Wilkeréow
Excess profits bill to add 730 million to war effort
United Press reports that excess profits will contribute seven hundred thirty million dollars toward the war as outlined in the Senate plan pending Congress approval of the financial committee's recommendations.
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Financial Committee
Congress
United Press
Washington
Senate
Prices and unrest rise as Argentinians resist war entry
In Buenos Aires on June 30 hundreds of special police were sworn in amid public opposition to Argentina's war entry and to high food prices. The piece also notes a dentist closing his office until July 21 and details a separate crime narrative involving a store break in and plans to retrieve valuables, highlighting local turmoil and crime chatter.
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United Press
Buenos Ainhs
Oscar Anderson Passes Away After Brain Fever
Oscar Anderson longtime Rocksland section foreman for Rock Island Railroad dies at 6 10 PM at 109 Locust Street pneumonia and brain fever. Born June 14, 1872 in this city he married Emily Johnson in 1900 who died in 1910. then married Ellen Sanborn in 1913 with two children Eveline and Cedric and three from first marriage Marie Carl and deceased. Survived by wife four brothers one sister and his father. Funeral at Church of Christ Sunday at 4 PM Pastor Hall officiating burial in Atlantic cemetery. Former Atlantie infield star admired by local fans.
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Oscar Anderson
Rocksland
Locust Street
Peter Anderson
Emily Johnson
Marie
Carl
Ellen Sanborn
Eveline
Cedric
Oscar
Avoca
Rock Island
P. H. Anderson
August E. Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Albert Anderson
Louis Hagen
Massena
Church of ‘Christ
BF Hall
Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantia
Hla
Merry Go Round Setup at Fair Grounds
Mr Turney prepared a merry go round on the fair grounds for the Fourth, tying and arranging paraphernalia as the event day approached, with activities to commence on the holiday.
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Mr. Turney
Oak
Art
Fragmentary confession outlines planned trip and theft inquiry
The statement describes an escape plan involving Boller and Ford supplying an overcoat and mittens for a trip. It recounts leaving Corning for Creston by train, Edward Boller driving a Maxwell, and a late arrival to Vil lisca. The group runs out of gasoline near Nodaway and secures fuel from a garage. The text ends mid scape.
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Walker
Boller
Ford
Mr. Wilkerson
Corning
Creston
Edoward Boller
Villisca
Edward Boiler
Nodaway
Stresta
Greece recalls diplomats as war looms in Europe
United Press reports from Greece that on June 30 Greece recalled all diplomatic agents from the central powers as military leaders convene. The army is mobilized to three hundred thousand, with Germany anticipated to declare war momentarily.
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Germany
United Press
Greece
Odd Fellows Hold Big Time Convention at Wiota
The Big Four Odd Fellows convention in Cass county at Wiota featured music, addresses, and a flag drill by Rebekah Lodge of Coney. Grand Master W. S. Knight spoke, Anita won a ten inning 4 to 3 game against Griswold, and a four hundred attended banquet. Anita to host next year. S. W. Clark elected president, O. W. Holmes secretary. Norfolk and Carey bands supplied music.
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Odd Fellows
Casey
Adair
Anita
Wiota
Cass County
Rebekah Lodge
Coney
W. S. Knight
Des Moines
Griswold
Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Casey Ang
Anite
Atlantic
Cumberland
Lewin
S. W. Clark
O. W. Holmes
Noraway
Atlantic men fined for dynamiting river fish near Stennett
Elmer McDowell and Dean Mallory of Atlantic were fined in Justice G. W. Thomas's court for dynamiting the river for fish near Stennett. Mallory pled guilty and paid 60 dollars plus 7.25 costs. McDowell received 30 days jail but later pled guilty and paid the same fine after release on Mallory's guarantee. The case underscores strict enforcement of fish and seam laws in the district.
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Elmer McDowell
Dean Mallory
Atlantic
G.W. Thomas
Stennett
Chas. Hobson
H. J.atkinson
Mallery
McDowell
Mallory
Red Oak Sun
No Red Cross Activities Next Week Notice
The Fourth of July week brings a closing of Red Cross work. No Red Cross activities will occur next week. The committee will meet Friday afternoon at three o clock to plan for the week after next.
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RED Cross
Plana
Austrians Lose Lives in Italian Drive on Mount Ortrigara
Roma reports that at least eight thousand Austrian troops were killed from June 10 to 25 as attacks on Mount Ortrigara failed. The fighting continued into the current day.
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United Press
Roma
Mount Ortrigara
Shetland Pony Display and Auction for Red Cross Benefit
A three year old black Shetland pony, described as gentle and smart, is shown at Steinke and Butler Clothing Store and will be auctioned on the Fourth at the fair grounds to benefit the Red Cross. Display continues daily until July Fourth as local interest grows for a likely large crowd.
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Shetian
Steinke & Butler
Red Cross
Local Socials and Travel Notes From Audubon Area
A string of brief personal mentions notes residents and visitors in and around Audubon. W A Follett visits Audubon on professional business. A Welsh and granddaughter Viola depart for Iowa City. John D. Peterson travels to Omaha on business. H G Hoogenakker and Clerk Horning attend a Masonic Banquet. Mrs W J Blake visits Giltner Nebraska. Mrs H M DeWitt and Pauline head to Denver after a week with relatives. Mrs Herman Silverberg from Long Beach arrives with her daughter for a couple of months. Mrs Bennett and two children from Russell ND visit relatives in the area. Martin Nebo of Glenwood visits his son Frank Neme and Edith, who plans to join him for a summer in Twin Falls Idaho. Mr and Mrs George Kirk return from an auto trip to Town City and West Branch with Mrs S Stoufer. Ladies Union of Congregational church holds regular meeting and social hour at Mrs J ties home with hostesses Mrs J A Guvery, Mrs E G Phelps, Miss Jennie Berg.
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A. Welsh
Viola
Iowa City
B. T. Hunter
John D. Peterson
Bik Horn
Waa
Omaha
Clerk Horning
Audubon
W. J. Blake
Giltner
Neb
Mise
Imogene Berry
H. M. DeWitt
Pauline
Denver
Colo
Sampson
Herman’ Silverberg
Long Beach
California
Purl
Bennett
Russell, N. D
H. Clausen
Martin Nebo
Glenwood
Frank Neme
Edith
Twin Falls
Idaho
Hans Hulba
George Kirk
Town City
West Branch
Stoufer
Ladies’ Union of the Congregational Church
Mia
J. Ties
Ara Mre
J. A. W. Guvery
R G. Phelps
Jennie Berg
British Army Advances One Mile Toward Lens Front
London June 30. With irresistible force the British swept forward closer to Lens this afternoon. A gain of a mile over a four mile front was achieved as German defenses on both banks of the Souchez were taken.
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United Press
London
Lens
Souchez
Good string of horses at fair grounds prompts racing prep
At the Cass county fair grounds a strong batch of horses trains for the coming race season. Swart Turpenning Breezley and Wes Johnson quarter their string including Frank Beck Kogo and trotting mare from Paetolions. Helmetsa Fannie Howard Delphelota and more are prepared for the July 4 events with 2:35 pace and trot heats.
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Cass County Fair
L. ¥. Swart
Luke Tarpenning
John Breezley
Okd
Wes" Johnson
Mr. Swart
Frank Beck
Kogo
Rockwell City
Kozo
Fair Grounds
Paetolions
Luke Turpenning
Helmetta
Jeck
Redlake
Nellie Freeman
Frank Freeman
Brayton
Col
Ana Nellie Frasman
Butlera and McFarland's Silver Wedding Celebration
In Audubon county on June 28 1892 John B Butlera and Martha E McFarland wed. seventy five relatives gathered at the Butler home for a six o'clock dinner on the lawn. Generations of the Smith family attended and a silver gift was presented to the couple as guests departed.
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John B. Butlera
Martha E. McFarland
Audubon County
Butlera
First Housing
F. C. Smith
Smith
Atlantic
Mr. Smith
Germans Reach Verdun Front Then Retreat After Savage Assault
Paris June 3 United Press reports a furious German probe into the French first trenches at Verdun this morning. Intense shelling breached defenses briefly but German forces were driven back with heavy losses as French counter fire halted the advance.
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Vielons
United Press
Paris
Verdun
Masons Honor Clovis With Dinner and Degree in Town
Pymosa Lodge No. Q7L A M hosted a six thirty dinner honoring Curtis B Clovis for his appointment as Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Town. About three hundred attended including over forty from Oakland and representatives from Griswold Lewis Walnut Maine Audubon Ex tra Anita. The Master Mason degree was conferred on Sidney V Dinges at eight o'clock by Clovis and Frank F White with lodge officers assisting. Several men with over fifty years as Masons were present from Lewis Oakland Atlantic and Town.
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Pymosa
Curtis B. Clovis
Masons Sin
Pymoga Lodge
Sidney V. Dinges
Clovis
Frank F. White
Grand Lodge
Town
Frank Hunt
A .G. Catton
Lewis
J. A. Bates
Oakland
C. B. Osborne
Edward Butler
Atlantic
Short Stories Improve Their Store Interior and Banquet Plans
Eg gers Bros. have had their store rooms newly painted and papered, the interior shining in its new dress. The Odd Fellows lodge plans steel ceilings for rooms used by A. G. Beech store and News Publishing Co in August. Dridge Chil ladies at the Mason ic Hall will banquet local young men who enlisted in government service. The Mil s ladies shared in Garden theatre receipts for Red Cross fund, clearing about 45 to 50 dollars. William Cook, hurt in Ft. Logan service, returns to Atlantic for a time. John Kernan, Irish shore from New York, writes of travels from Los Angeles, Chicago, and now Gotham.
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Eggers Bros
Odd Fellows Lodge
A. G. Beech
News Publishing Company
Ellis
Mils
Garden Theatre
William Cook
Ft. Logan
Atlantic
Billy
John’ Kernan
New New York
John
York City
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago
Gotham
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ODD
Wim, Stamp
Maine
Wen
W. A. Follett
Arkons
Teutons
First Verdun
Masons
Masonic. Hall
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