Twenty Two Seek Place on Board of Control
Des Moines reporters note twenty two active candidates vie for the board of control seat created by Senator Wade's death, with a dozen reception hopefuls. Governor Clarke plans to decide before week’s end. A separate item states Robert S. Barr, a Democrat, appointed superior judge to fill the Perry vacancy after Judge John Shortly’s death.
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Board of Control
George M. Chappel
Robert S. Barr
John Shortly
Perry
Clarke
Barr
Adel
Des Moines
John F. Wade
Bank wire swindle feared as calls on Western Union used
Des Moines reports a clever bank swindler tapping telegraph lines to send bogus orders for money to banks across Iowa. Detectives from Burns agency, with Chicago support, pursue leads on whether an individual or gang operates here. A telegraph expert is suspected and a note to pay $2,500 to “Sam Beyard” accompanies the fake orders. In separate incidents Arthur Mayball was beaten and stabbed at Pacific Junction and later returned home, while in Iowa City sororities clash after Delta Gamma is expelled from the Pan-Hellenia group, with pledges in dispute.
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Des Moines
Corner & Clever Bank
Western Union
Iowa
Patek
Burns Agency
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Chicago
Sam Beyard
Maybcal
Pacific Junction
Arthur Mayball
Creston
Mayball
Double murder sparks race riot in Benton Illinois
A race riot erupted on the Benton town square after the double murder of Owell Hutchinson and Quincy Drummons by a group of miners returning from a Polish dance. Fifteen Polish miners were arrested as authorities investigate. Twenty five foreigners were beaten and driven from the square. militia was ordered out. Police probe possible ties to Philadelphia and Chicago figures.
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Benton, Ill
Owell Hutchinson
Quincy Drummons
Eivery
Planned murder campaign links to death blank certificates
Police received evidence that Hans Schmidt and his dentist friend Dr. Ernest Muret plotted a murder campaign to collect life insurance. The plan would explain blank death certificates found in Schmidt's room as police pursued the case.
Journalists and a fallen hero mingle in talk of life
The scene includes a courteous journalist who laments not becoming a journalist and a quip about regretting not becoming multi millionaires. Major General Stoessel, Port Arthur’s hero, is portrayed as in poor health and financially strained, selling his Moscow area estate to cover debts. A picture of information and film stock lengths closes the excerpt.
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Meapleur Carnegie
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Moscow
Plants Thrive Better in Tin Cans Than Flowerpots
Scientists studied growing plants in tin cans versus ordinary pots and found the plants in cans grow stronger and healthier, suggesting cans as a superior container for cultivation.
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Atlantic Theatre
Ruxton Kin
Geo
Barr McUtcheon
Grace Hayward
Traxton King
Direction United Play CO. Inc
Moore’s Drug Store
Margaret Luka
Des Moinés
Lucas
Big Row
Iowa City
Delta Gamma
State University of Town
Mixon Square
Illnois Town
Faurot
Schmidt
Muret
Johann Hoch
Bluebeard
Gay White Way
New York Edison Electric Company
New York
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Carnegie
Paris
Fim
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