Webster City mystery of Gorman alibi follows plea
In Webster City authorities scrutinize a man named Gorman who claimed death by own action. A letter to his wife from Des Moines sparked rumors he planned suicide, but local officials doubt the tale. The case shines a light on creditor pressure and family hardship amid a long search for his whereabouts.
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Iowa
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Solunsifovs
Peculiar election case due to death on eve of election
Wartoll Ei December 19 one of the most peculiar election contests in this section tests Judge Hetchinsen's decision to void a vote for a dead candidate Schirck who died the night before polls. The plaintiff Patten, a rival candidate, sues to invalidate the election arguing a dead man cannot be elected. The ballot contained Schirck's name due to preprinted sheets. ballots were distributed hours before the death and news of it was not widely known when polls opened. If the judge rules there was no illegality, the county auditor or clerk may appoint a replacement, with Patten's remedy lying to the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
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Fort Dodge
Baby Abandonment Tale Shocks Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs, Mr and Mrs Olof Hofler of Shelby County face potential charges after attempting to conceal their newborn, believing the baby dead when left beside the Missouri River. Sheriff Harris aided the parents, Henry and the young mother, and the child was rescued and returned to the mother with foster care ending.
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Dee
Dirle Deberis
Olof Hofler
Shelby County
Missouri River
Pirple
Roch
Harrisom
Henry Johnson
Hafler
Results Secured in Incipient Tuberculosis
Des Moines December 1. Over 70 percent of the incipient tuberculosis cases received at the state sanatorium are never sent away but live ordinary lives and can do ordinary work, Dr H V Scarborough reports. Not all cases at Oakdale are incipient, with about 40 percent admitted not counting rejections. only about one in six can be made able to return to ordinary living and work, while a large majority will be dead within three or four years.
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United States
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Minn
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Arictt
John Keith
Eagla Grove
Des Moines
H. V. Scarborough
Oakdale
Heads of State Institutors
Scerborough
Rome
Chirikos Defense Tries to Connect Burgess Case
In Mason City December 128, the defense argues Louis Chirikos forced Mrs Burgess to kill their three month old child, claiming Burgess knew he was not the father and attempted to dismiss her as an accomplice. testimony shows Burgess and Mrs Burgess lived together before marriage and the child was born five months after their wedding. The defense contends Chirikos threatened to kill her if she did not abort the child, while Mrs Burgess maintains Burgess knew nothing of her alleged affair.
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Louis Chiikes
A. B. Burgess
Burgess
Imag Patrick
Dee Moines
Chates Bates
Macde Patrick
Schoc Bos
Charles Rates
Patrick
Chicago
Ira E
Charles A. Haltack
J. Will |Hoar
Massachusetts
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Spangler
Executive Council to Fast Track Capitol Additions
Des Moines items report the Executive Council moving to close purchases across proposed Capitol additions. Deals aim to secure multiple parcels before January 1 to avoid extension-fund taxes, with warrants prepared and titles examined for transfers to the state.
Damage suits arise from fatal Chicago Northwest train crash
In Carroll Iowa December session the district court opens with auto train collision cases from the Ralston crossing. Plaintiffs include R M Dudley seeking 312,000 and Mrs Odier 10,000. Louise and Rebecca Dudley listed for 25,000 each. Ike Bass the chauffeur and C A Spalding engineer named with Chicago & Northwestern in cross actions.
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R M. Dudley
Mes. Odier
Louise
Reberen
Bass
Chitign & Northwestern Aid
C. A. Spalding
Trio of Robbers Captured After Home Invasion Near Blanchard
Three masked bandits robbed the home of Thomas Sellars near Blanchard, binding Sellars, his niece Mrs Crookston, and Mr Hathaway. Hathaway freed himself, fired a shotgun, and the robbers fled. A long man hunt led to the trio's capture, identified by Hathaway amid a wary community reaction.
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Thomas Sellars
Selara
Crookston
Mr. Hathaway
Hathaway
Waterloo dry sleuth acquitted of assault
A Waterloo detective George F Moore was acquitted of assault with intent to commit murder after a raid on a colored colony. He claimed self defense. the jury did not convict, but he faced earlier abuse and later left to visit family in Bringham. The report also covers a separate case of Myrtle Darling, a 11 year old at Finley hospital, described as paralyzed with intermittent limb movement and a strange birth history.
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Weterloe
Tec
Azots
Munner
George F. Moore
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Iussocialia
Moore
Lawrence McClinton
Tollar
Bringham
Dubuque
Myrtle Darling
Finley Hospital
Birht
Capitol Extension Appropriation Goes to Supremes Court
Des Moines Ia December 16 The supreme court upholds the cap1 tal grounds extension act in most aspects reversing a lower court ruling that some elements were unconstitutional The decision centers on fund anticipation through a two year period and specific revenue sources Judge Applegate’s views are partially reversed with several cases affirmed or remanded The ruling touches on the executive's ability to anticipate funds and the scope of warrants while preserving definitions of state fiscal authority.
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Well Known Pioneer of Hawarden 15 Dead
Hawarden December 16 L L Harlan a longtime resident and prominent druggist died from heart disease after a period of illness. He moved from Henderson Tennessee in 1856 and was active in the community. He leaves a wife a son Lawrence and a daughter Vera, all residents of Hawarden. Funeral services were held with Masonic rites.
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Vera
Iowa News In Brief Freight Traffic Shakeup in State
Freight trains and engines are being laid off at Northwestern Division points amid a major shift in Iowa freight movement. Eureka and Koechiske lodges of Odd Fellows vote to consolidate under the name Eureka and Hawkers see gains in property value. Spencer Commercial Club notes elected officers and salary changes. Anamosa and Anamosa area deaths, weddings, and civic notes appear in concise briefs.
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