Sheriff Collings Fatally Shot by Big George Gibson at Thayer Farm
Sheriff Fred Collings was shot in the chest by Big George Gibson as the sheriff served condemnation notices for a highway project at Gibson's Thayer farm. The wound was described as potentially not dangerous, but Collings remained in shock and was to be moved to Creston for treatment. Gibson was arrested by Deputy Marshall Bourke and held in Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Collings
Big George Gibson
Gibson
Thayer
Collings
Gibson Land
U.S
Marshall A. L. Bourke
Creston
Bourke
Marshall Bourke
Board of Supervisors
Union County
Iowa Supreme Court
Mrs Brewster Wins Damage Case in Astoria Suit
Mrs. Jeanor V. Brewster was awarded 200000 dollars in damages against actress Corliss Palmer for alienation of her husband Eugene V. Brewster. The award followed a one hour jury deliberation and Palmer did not contest the suit filed for 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jeanor
Brewster
Corliss Palmer
Eugene V. Brewster
Miss Palmer
Hollywood
Calif
Eight Trains To Carry Midshipmen To Grid Game
Admiral Louis McNullon announced eight trains will transport about 1,700 United States Naval Academy midshipmen to Chicago for the Army Navy football game. The city of Chicago and rail partners will cover transport, food, and lodging costs totaling around 80,000 dollars, with Easter leave set for the regimental movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolia
United States Naval Academy
Chicago
Louis McNullon
Gia
Aeademy
Trial Of Confessed Woman Slayer Begins
In Philadelphia on March 8 David L. Marshall, who confessed to killing Miss Anna May Dietrich last January and dismembering her body, stood for trial as jury selection started. Abraham Wernick, his counsel, sought to permit withdrawal of the plea of not guilty to stand mute, but Judge Harry E McDevitt refused. Marshall sat calmly through preliminary proceedings. his wife was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David L. Marshall
Anna
McDevitt
Fire destroys Penney store at Fort Madison
A basement blaze at the J Penney Co. store in Fort Madison caused a total loss of about 75 000 with stock and upstairs records and equipment destroyed The Keokuk fire department assisted and two firefighters were overcome by smoke. three Fort Madison firemen also were affected but recovering today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nny
Associated
Pre
E K Clark Died This Afternoon
E K Clark aged 80 died suddenly at 2 15 pm at his home 511 North Pine street He was born in Ohio in 1846 later lived in Omaha before moving to Creston He owned a paper and paint shop for many years and remained active in business He is survived by a daughter Mrs Lulu Kingery Orient and two sons Fred Creston and Ed Denver Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Clark
North Pine Street
Ohio
Omaha
Creston
Denver
Kingery
Fred Clark
Puneral
Attempt Made To Rob Keokuk School Safes
Robbers attempted to open vaults in the Keokuk school offices and the board of education building. One safe was found broken in the morning as doors opened. A $200 reward was offered for information leading to arrests. The attempted robbery delayed school selection by more than an hour while vault doors were opened with acetylene torches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Marsh
Sasem
Board of Education
Birch's Famous Souphouse Closes In Cornhill
London notices Birch's historic souphouse in Cornhill closing after centuries serving turtle soup for lord mayor dinners. The bank bought the building. Birch's will move to Old Broad Street to continue catering for lord mayor events. Other notes mention Orient shopper Mrs. Bertha A. James and Treva R. Clayton returning home from Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch
Cornhill
London
Guildhall
Old Broad Street
Bertha A. James
Orient
Treva R. Clayton
Davenport supporter and lawyer Gannon dies at home
o e Davenport fan Died Sunday The aaronsmnee Davenport March SM V Gan non widely known for his work in Irish American organizations died at his home here Sunday aged 0 Both in Town and in Chicago where he practical at the bar for many years Mr Gannon won distinction as a leader in the councils of the democratic party He had served as nations president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and as 0 ay United State district attorney Mr Gannon was one of the most brilliant of the galaxy of eloquent orators who won over American public opinion to the support of the cause of the Emerald isle for free som
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaronsmnee Davenport
March SM. V. Gannon
Chicago
Gannon
Democratic Party
Ancient Order of Hibernians
United State
Publc
Emerald Isle
Davenport Held to Grand Jury in Iowa Case
In a preliminary hearing in Justice Pickett's court Davenport and Hoffman faced the grand jury after Davenport died Saturday afternoon in the cave-in case. Bonds were fixed at 2500 and 1000, bonds posted, and both released. Linen Thompson failed to appear for hearing. bond reduced to 500, liberty pending grand jury action. Hearing extended past five, Hoffman granted a continuance. case set for Friday afternoon before Judge Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowa
Arthur Davenvork
Pickett
Davenwork
Lowa Wa
Houlman
Davenport
Caroncourt
Hoffman
Justice Caron
Linen Thompson
Carson
Hets
Liberty
Suathce Pickett
Farm Legislation Details Reviewed by Ag Committee
Des Moines agricultural conference representatives and William Hirth chaired Cornbelt committee examined farm legislation. Hirth argued federal surplus crop control would not disrupt production balance and urged a federal farm board to address the situation. He dismissed opposition fear of farmers failing to manage emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Agriculural Conference
House Agriculture Committee
William Hirth
Hirth
Federal Farm Board
Repub Mean
Michigan
New York Police Quell Striking Fur Workers
A platoon of New York police dispersed about 300 fur workers at Seventh Avenue and West Twenty Fourth Street. One hundred fifty men and 25 women were arrested as the crowd protested a 40 hour work week and an unemployment fund. Several strikers were gassed and clubs used, but no serious injuries were reported. The disruption followed a February 16 lockout that left 12,000 workers across more than two thousand shops on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
March
Monstas
Seventh Avenue
Halla
Fire damages small house roof in Creston area
Concentrated News reports a roof fire at the H B Johnson residence 300 South Division Street last night. Sparks from the flue started the blaze. firemen extinguished it with no major damage. Also notes a Creston marriage license issued for Thomas J Coakley and Lolitan Smith and a man arraigned in mayor's court for intoxication fined $15 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
South Division Street
Thomas J. Coakley
Lolitan, Smith
Creston
Auto Crashes In Rock Island Leave Two Dead
A fatal auto crash in Rock Island kills Clarence Ingold 20 and Ruth Wiljeon near Coat Valle Tilt. Wade W. Potter 23 dies after driving a taxi through a plate glass garage front. Leo Galvin 28 and Mrs Lottie Carr survive serious injuries. Potter’s cab reportedly reached 60 mph before losing control on Rock River drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecrmen Reif
Clarence R. Ingold
Rockland
Mie
Ruth Wil Jeon
Coat Valles
Rock Heland
Wade W. Potter
Mine Witeon
Leo Galvin
Denver
Cole
Potter
Jony
Galvin
Provia
Lottie Carr
Moline
Rock River
Oeveral
Urges Shipping Board Be Stripped Of Powers By Hoover
Washington March 8 The Shipping Board faced calls to shed all powers beyond judicial and regulatory tasks with the merchant fleet to be run by a fleet corporation Secretary Hoover told the House commerce committee that mixed responsibilities slowed progress and that private enterprise must own and maintain a true merchant marine though government support should sustain critical routes until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Hoover
Fleet Corporation
House Commerce Committee
Bacon
Department
A Thought Ointment and Perfume Rejoice the Heart
A proverb from Richter notes that friendship and counsel lift the heart like ointment and perfume. It contrasts how a man accepts contradiction and advice when gentle with how he resists when delivered harshly, even if sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Briand Poised to Form New Cabinet in Paris
Paris March 8 The impression gained ground that M Briand would attempt to form a new cabinet with his present colleagues. Joseph Caillaux or Raoul Peret were mentioned as possible finance minister choices in the tentative lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briand
Toe Associates Press
Paris
Po Uteal Eiretes
M. Briand
Joseph Caillaui
Raoul Peret
Tinanev
Special League Session Draws Global Attention
A special league session opened at 3:00 pm chaired by Viscount Ishii as membership talks fueled crowds at the league palace. German resistance to council seats sparked rumors of collapse while Vatican and Catholic blocs press for Spain Poland and Brazil aims. Turkey weighs MoUl invitation. council delays decision to allow Turkey to appear before the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nation
Othe
League Council
League
Germany
Plac
Vatican
Spain
Barail
Poland
France
Viscount Ishii
Alfonso da Costa
Portugal
Turkey
Ans of Nations
Mosul
Rak
Bluffs Man Uses Coal Oil On Fire May Die
A 15 year old Alexander E Pena of Council Bluffs was burned in a kitchen fire after attempting to escape with a can of kerosene. An explosion and flames followed as his wife dragged him out. physicians say Pena cannot survive. Her fingers were burned during the rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Alexander E. Pena
Pena
Michigan Storm Ties Up Traffic
Marquette Michigan March 8 a winter storm paralyzed upper Michigan peninsula snow from two to three feet deep. A high wind drifted the snow and railroads are having great difficulty clearing their tracks as road and automobile traffic stalled for hours in the storm disrupted transport and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Railronds
Country Pupils Favor Creston High School
County superintendent Miss Ells Day surveyed all rural eighth graders to project high school enrollment for fall 1926. Of 121 respondents, 49 preferred Creston High School, indicating over 40 percent backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Creston
Subdistrict Contest Set At Creston Pridey Night
Creston hosts the subdistrict declamatory contest with six schools entering on Friday night. Representing towns include Greenfield Orient Nevinville Creston Prescott and Lenox. Creston contestants Maxine Kilgore and Maxine McNees won February Lenox readings and will perform in exact class terms as part of the event. Winners advance to the pre district contest in two weeks, with location to be announced after subdistrict results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Stephens
Greenfield Orient
Nevinville
Prescott
Lenox
Creston Priday
Maxine Kilgore
Lass
Maxine McNees
Miss McNees
Mise Kilgore
Telephone Workers Celebrate Fiftieth Birthday Observance
Creston Metal Telephone employees join hundreds of thousands in a nationwide observance of the telephone's fiftieth anniversary. The first message on March 10, 1876, connected Bell to Watson from Boston. Workers plan a lapel emblem featuring a telephone and 50 to mark the national tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Metal Telephone Company
Alexander Graham
Exeter Place
Boston
Thomas A. Wataon
New Manager For Brady's Meat Market
Mr ana ay. Frat mama ana om Jack of Red Oak have arrived in Crovon and Mr Smaha assumes management of the meat department at Judy Food Mart. He previously ran a meat market in Red Oak and recently sold that business. The Smaha family will reside at 40 North Sycamore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Ay
Ana Om Jack
Red Oak
Crovon
Smaha
Judy Food
Se Meat Market
Ie Busine
Sycamor Street
Record School Board Vote Surges in Creston Election
At 2 PM the Creston school election total reached 1729, a record pace surpassing 1924 and 1925 figures. Voters lined up before opening, with campaigns active to mobilize supporters, as both factions used cars to transport residents to the polls and headquarters set in the town hotel area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. Eabarn
Creston
Nown
Tarts
Pelle
Advertiser
County Officers Wear Coats While At Work
Cold conditions persist in the county offices due to a broken heating plant at the courthouse. Sheriff Collings moved prisoners from the county jail to assist with repairs, working through the night. Officials try makeshift heat sources to warm the offices as crews continue the repair work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haina
Court House
Boltur
Collings
Equity
Railroad Employes To Hold Poultry Contest
Railroad employees plan a poultry contest linked to a Rock Island initiative. The railroad aims to distribute 100000 baby chicks to workers who compete on a rating scale, with 50000 chicks released locally from hatcheries. Shipments target Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas as part of promotion to improve poultry methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Strane
Lonot Ia
Teka Okla Thoma
Arkanss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
Ernst
Mrs. Brewster
Penney
Ft. Madiso
E.K. Clark
Keokuk School
Oe Davenport
The
Associated Press
Wrtiser
Omer
Council
Creston High School
Brady’s Meat Market
City Hall
Treke Wits
Frat
Otter
Ates
W. C. Scurr
Phorida
John Watts Ke
Mitten
Iowana
Perry-Kivett Committee
Elmatreet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!