Poison plan and social events hit Des Moines
A Des Moines report recites a near fatal poisoning case involving Hajo Heeren and his wife who consumed strychnine during a quarrel. The coroner's inquiry details the husband’s actions to revive her, her death within minutes, and notes on the surrounding domestic drama. Also covered are a large M C A social at Bailey's hall and a wagon accident injuring George Talbot with serious head and chest injuries.
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Des Moines
Hajo Weeren
Cumberland
Heener
Mamma
George Talbot
Mr. Talbot
Sixth
Spruce Streets
Morse
Poison mystery clouds Des Moines couple case
Des Moines Leader recounts Dr. Anderson and his wife falling violently ill after breakfast last week. They were unconscious for days but now recover. Deliberate murder theory rejected. The couple, living with adopted daughter Maria at 910 East Fifth Street, faced custody tensions with the child’s natural mother, Obrey, of French Canadian origin.
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Des Moines
Obrey
Atlantic
Thieves Loot Billiard Hall for Small Stash of Pickles
Overnight burglars entered E. J. Young's billiard hall and stole about three dollars in pickles from the cash register. A cigar slot machine was also taken and later found abandoned in Shannon's front yard.
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E. J. Young
Shannon
Tom Shannon
Farm sale announced in Franklin township
A public sale notice states on February 27 in Franklin township a farm sale will offer 170 head of cattle 120 hogs and other items. The notice mentions a break in during the morning and burglars using a key to enter the front door. RE Kina was
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Franklin Township
Local and Personal News Roundup
Lee Pratt traveled to Omaha while Dr. Hess offered dental care in town. Several locals plan moves and visits, including Preston Biglow to Greenfield and Mrs. Lemon hosting her mother. Notables include a potential Fourth ward council race hopefuls Al Gray and Geo Turner, and Briant Perry drug store manager Henry Scarr. City Band elected L N Ducos as director. Multiple brief notes on visits, travel, and engagements among Atlantic residents and surrounding towns.
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Preston Biglow
Greenfield
J. W. Lemon
Dr.Keenleaf
Massena
J. F. Byers
Kansas
Oklahoma
T. R. Wallace
Walnut
al. Gray
Geo. Turner
Geo. Danforth
Henry Scarr
Perry
Robert Grainsberry
Fxira
Frank Chapman
Atlantic City
L. N. DuClos
F. B. Gibbs
Colfax
Gibbs
C. B. Hess
Mtf
Mayme Connor
Omaha
C. G. Anderson
Atlantic Green House
Iowa
Society of American Florists
Rudd
Anderson
Lulu Elliott
Baer
New York City
Miss Elliott
Riley Struble
York
Neb
K. Kag
Manila
Co. A. First Nebraska Volunteers
York College
Philippine
Theo. G. Steinke
G. H. Thorley
Geo. E. Pennell
John Gray
J. 8. Harlan
D. J. Vance
Dr. C. L. Campbell
F. M. Alexander
R. H. Bailey
E. Huchendorf
O. W. Brown
J. B. Rockafellow
Atlantic
W. J. Harris
W. B. Davis
Lewis
Catarrh Cure Reward Ad From Toledo Vendors
An 1800s style advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh that fails Half a Catarrh Cure. F J Cheene y Co Toledo Ohio promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure priced seven cents per bottle with testimonials offered free. West Truax Walpine Kinan Martin wholesale_druggists endorse Cheene y Co and vouch for their integrity and ability to fulfill obligations.
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F. J. Cheeney & CO
Props
Toledo
Qhis
F. J. Cheeney
West & Truax
Ohio
Walpine, Kinan & Martin
Farm Loans Offered by Wood and Savery
Farm Loaves notes loan offerings at 5, 6, and 6 percent. Wood and Savery advertise as successors to John H. Wood inviting prospects to call and inquire.
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Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
School Bonds Refunded and Major Curtis Off For Washington
The school board met last night and accepted bids to refund $15,000 of 5 percent bonds with 4 percent 10 year optional bonds. First National Bank of Chicago offered the best bid with a $300 premium. Additional $7,000 was sold to the same firm on the same deal, as both issues are refundable at any time. The board praised the arrangement amid a buoyant money market.
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W. J. Hayes & Co
Cleveland
Denison, Prior &Co
N. W. Harris & Co
Chicago
Atlantic National Bank
Towbride, McDona & Niver
J. W. Squires
Council
First National Bank of Chicago
E. H. Sheafe
Council Bluffs
Curtis News Brings Major Curtis Official War Appointment
Senator Gear transmits Secretary Alger telegram confirming Henry G. Curtis's appointment and immediate reporting for duty. Curtis departs for Washington as Cass County notes a major win for his insular committee role and national prominence. The Griswold American praises the selection and warns rivals.
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Senator Gear
Alger
H. G. Curtis
Secretary of War
Henry G. Curtis
R. A. Alger
Curtis
Washington
Cass County
Major Curtis
Fast trains between Chicago and Omaha to be withdrawn
General managers of Rock Island, Burlington, Northwestern and Milwaukee and St. Paul meet in Chicago and agree to withdraw the twelve hour Chicago Omaha trains. The Rock Island will remove No. 23, replace with No. 18, and restore the old schedule with No. 21 extended to Des Moines. Northwestern will revert the Overland Flyer to the old time, Burlington keeps its schedule, and no other changes are expected.
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Chicago
Omaha
Iowa Trunk
Rock Island
Burllington
Northwestern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Burlington
Milwaukee
Davenport
Des Moines
Notable Local Movements and Visits Across Towns
A sweep of city and nearby towns records visits, business trips, and personal news. Mrs. W C Terbush visits Wiota while Adolph Haaman goes to Adair, and Tom Shannon sold his bus to Jan Beatty. Several locals travel for legal business, lectures, or vacations, with Des Moines Omaha and Atlantic links. Rudolph Westphalen’s team runs away. Roy Disbrow’s son Roy dies, and the Lewis burial plans loom for a bereaved family.
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W. C. Terbush
Wiota
Adolph Haaman
Adair
Tom Shannon
Jan. Beatty
Ed Harlan
Des Moines
D. B. Harrison
Anita
A. T. Powell
Glen
Rev. Wotan
United States
Richards
Olof Remein
T. C. Meredith
Maine
Con Enright
Atlantic
Casper Beekman
Omaha
Rudolph Westphalen
W. J. Snyder
Geo. Freiberger
Freiberger
Snyder
L. E. Disbrow
Lewis
Roy
New Flour Exchange Opens South of Commercial Houses
A new flour exchange operates south of the Commercial Houses offering flour for wheat or wheat for flour. The shop advertises hard wheat flour as the best quality with satisfaction guaranteed and is run by John H. Hoffman of Atlantic, Iowa.
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Johnn Hoffman
Atlantic
Iowa
Mozart Concert Highlights at Union Lecture Night
The Mozarts drew the largest audience of the season with a varied program. Mr. Stoelzer impressed on viola d amour and other instruments while Hoch’s cornet and wind pieces pleased all tastes. The ensemble’s blend and the gypsy tableaux earned strong audience approval.
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Union
Mozart Symphony Club
Stoelzer
Hoch
Leicester
Mozart
Mascagni
Richard Stoelzer
Paula Biederman
Otto Landes
Hoch Herr
Theo
Gabriel Marie
Servais Mr. M
Blodeck
Schir Allard
Geisha
Iee Koehlere
Berghaus
Mozart Symphony Club 8
Herr Theo
Hochosong
Paula Biedermanto
Sree
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Sioux City
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Chestnut Street
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Galion
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Winchester
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Stuart
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Milford
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California
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May
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Salt Lake City
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