Murder Suspect Hidden in University Scandal Unfolds
Detectives reveal a complex plot involving Walter Randall posing as a Chicago student to enter Philadelphia via Aberdeen University links. The suspect, Mrs. Jordan, is accused of murdering her husband Stuart Jordan while a mismatched plan involved Doctor Prince and a hired substitute student. Rankin, the detective, tracks the sequence from St. Louis to Philadelphia, exposing forged records, staged identities, and a cover to hide the crime amid university life.
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Spring Garden Street
Schuylkill River
West Philadelphia
Woodland Avenue
Greenstone
Business School
Har
Croft Hall
Pelham Hall
Rankin
Rosemary
Walter Randall
University
Randall
Gehen
Iychaal
Rowsoue
Laura Jordan
Walter Randal
Salemnly
Sam
Doctor Prince
Philadelphia
Miavi
Laura Jordans
St. Louis
Myra Prentiss
Kenton
Miss Prentiss
Mr. Warwick
Huisses
Ss Tamderstand
Prince
Tankdn
Dhecker
Tin Pebrissey
Rontin
Porentiae
Thamacanin
Aberdeen
Philadelpha
Aly
Chicago
Stuart
Retrospective notes on a long case and pursuit
In this fragment a detective comments on a case while Mr Warweted and Mrs Jordan navigate risks and plans. Mrs Jordan moves toward a dormitory room near Stuart as October intervals unfold and she remains nearby for two weeks before an unavoidable disruption.
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Warwick
Teo
Jordan
Stuart
Shearty
Purpose of History Emerson Quote Insight
A brief reflection on history’s role to illuminate the present hour and guide duty, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson. The statement emphasizes history as value for current responsibility and moral direction.
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Emerson
Community Notes From East Afton and Nearby Areas
Afton residents host the A E club at Mrs Mary Danielson s home. Ill neighbor Mrs George Kolpin improves after illness. Elk No 4 pupils and teacher cleaned the grounds then held a weiner roast. Local families from Aurelia Cherokee and Storm Lake areas visited relatives and shared meals over the weekend.
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Mary Danielson
A. E. Club
George Kolpin
Elk No. 4
Clarence Haight
Bill Haight
Diamond Center
Marry Haight
Cherokee
Walter Radke
Emil Radke
Ed Lelinhardt
Aurelia
Clarence Johnson
Ella Johnson
Mabel Johnson
C. J. Kaskey
Ernest Newman
Storm Like
Wm. Ruebsum Jr
LeMerne
Tobe Ruebsum
Howard Haight
Carrington
Dorothy Stienecke
Sioux City
Aurelia High School banquet tunes in radio theme
Aurelia school notes describe a seniors banquet with juniors hosting and a radio themed program. Tables are decorated with rose candles and orchid tule centerpieces while orchids and rose loudspeakers mark places. Doris Stieneke leads a toast program featuring a staged radio lineup and senior memories conclude the memorable evening.
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Doris Stieneke
Aylesworth Orchestra
Kahnda
Aurelia Tavern
Miss Stieneke
Margaret Johnson
Paul Jones
Sylvia
Oleg Speaks
Minnie la Georke
Clair Whitney
Lelia Honsbruch
Challinor
Miss Simmons
Mr. Troup
Council Proceedings Aurelia Iowa May 7 1934
The Aurelia council met May 7 1934 with Mayor Matzdorff and members Larson Mummert Grashoff Kaskey Lockin present. Read April 2 1934 minutes and approved. Bills listed by fund include Water Pub Service Co current 57.15 Leighton Supply 3.62 Geo Scott salary 50.00 and other labor and supply charges. Light Fund current 52.66. Sewer Fund cleaning and labor bills. General Fund printing and tile labor.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Matzdorff
Larson
Mummert
Grashoff
Kaskey
Lockin
L. P. Nelson
L. Stutz
Town Public Service Co
H. B. Kinney
Henry Grieme
Wm. Rutter
Leo Kolpin
Roy Noble
City meeting approves railroad water pipe easement and funds transfer
Lockin presented a resolution and moved adoption with Grushoff seconding. The mayor and clerk are authorized to sign an agreement with the Illinois Central Railroad Co. for laying about 480 feet of water pipe under the railroad right of way. Also approved: First National Bank Aurelia Iowa as the depository for corporation funds for the next term. A resolution transfers 407 567 dollars from Water Fund to Improvement District No 1 Fund to cover a deficit. Delinquent water users are ordered to pay within 15 days. Meeting adjourned with signatures of Mayor Sig Matzdorff and Town Clerk H H Deyloff.
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Kaskey
Lockin
Sig Matzdorff
H. H. Deyloff
Retention Shields Demonstration by Hoffmann Expert
Minneaplis expert Hoffmann will demo his Perfect Retention Shields in Cherokee at the Lewis Hotel on May 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Free demonstration with home office in Minneapolis claims to prevent rupture complications and warns against worn trusses and avoidable operations.
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Hoffmann
C. F. Redlich
Minneapolis
Minn
Cherokee
Lewis Hotel
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Council Proceedings
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Aurelia, Iowa
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
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W. F. Hickey
L. H. Daniels & Son
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