Floods From Sleet Snow Storm Hit South Dakota Towns
A heavy sleet rain snow storm north of the Black Hills causes floods around Deadwood Spaniish and Belle Fourche. Five inches of precipitation in 48 hours washes out bridges drowns mills floods streets forcing residents to flee. A coal mine explosion near Pittsburg shifts police and reports a body of strike sympathizers at the scene.
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Baseball Results and Standings Update
St. Joseph defeated Omaha 5 to 4 while Sioux City beat Wichita 10 to 6. Des Moines crushed Oklahoma City 11 to 1. St. Louis tied New York 2 to 2 as Cincinnati pounded Boston 9 to 5. Philadelphia topped Chicago 11 to 9. Multiple intercity matchups listed with several games pending.
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Weather Indications for Next Twenty Four Hours
Chicago notes fair tonight and Saturday with slightly cooler conditions in the east portion tonight.
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Weather observations recap from Dr. H. M. Stanley
The report covers last 24 hours ending 7 am with highs to 82 and lows to 49 and no rainfall. Entries show trend through May including May 8 74 57 May 10 80 67 May 11 82 69 with no rain noted. Temperature at 1 pm today was 69.
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Release of Indicted Prisoner Sparks Chicago Hunt
Jeremiah Horn, a former saloon keeper indicted for the murder of two Chicago policemen, was released from the county jail on 50 bail after an unexplained error by an official. He has disappeared and two detective squads were ordered to scour the city for him.
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Associated Press
Jeremiah Horn
Horn
Erwin Bunker Indicted for Murder in Northwood
Northwood La May 12 Erwin Bunker charged with the murder of Miss Rebecca Nelson a pretty school teacher is indicted by a grand jury on first degree murder. It is expected that Bunker will be sentenced at an early date.
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Associated Press
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Rebecca Nelson
Bunker
Suspend Four Seniors After Egg Shower
Atlantic Iowa May 12 four high school senior boys from well known families are suspended as the school board investigates an egg shower aimed at the principal. Anonymous threatening letters to superintendent Bosshart and board members are also under review. The eggs struck two young women with the principal, not the administrator himself. Names: Karty Wenheimer Cecil Rosling Martis Poch Percy Miller.
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K. H. Bosshart
Karty Wenheimer
Cecil Rosling
Martis Poch
Percy Miller
Jempsey and Carpenter Bout Agreed By Managers
London May 12. An agreement for Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey to meet either in London or Paris before next May was reached by Jack Kearns and Francos Descamps. The managers will let the party offering best terms promote the bout.
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Associated Press
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Paris
Jack Kearns
Francos Descamps
Kearns
You Should Not Contradict Others If You Are Well Bred
A guidance piece urges restraint in argument asserting that proper breeding means avoiding public disagreement even when one believes another is wrong. The advice emphasizes civility and self-control over challenging others in conversation.
Russian Reply Postponed At Genoa Conference
Genoa May 12 The economic conference sub committee on Russian affairs postponed consideration of the Russian reply to the allied memorandum until 11 o clock tomorrow morning. France rejects a mixed commission sitting indefinitely during the conference and Britain favors a truce in East Europe awaiting a commission of inquiry.
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Report on Resources of National Banks March totals tumble
National banks reported total resources of 19.850 billion dollars in March, down 1.601 billion from February and 193.34 million from December, per the Comptroller of the Currency abstract. Total deposits fell to 15.390 billion, while loans and discounts declined 1.542 billion from February.
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Crissinger
United States
Senate orders inquiry into steel merger plans
Washington May 12. The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator La Follette to study the reported merger plans of several independent steel concerns. The Senate ordered a federal inquiry into the move, signaling scrutiny of the industry consolidation.
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Washington, D. C
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Mrs. Jon Munroe Serves as Lyon County Sheriff
Mrs. Jon Munroe of Marshall becomes sheriff of Lyon County after her husband’s death. The commission named her as his successor. she has earned praise for her efficient handling and is favored to win reelection. She is believed to be the only actual sheriff in the United States at present.
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St. Paul
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Jon Munroe
Lyon County
Marshall
Munroe
United States
Painted furniture trends in pastel finishes
Many women buy unfinished wood bedroom suites and paint them themselves in pastel colors to match their tastes.
Valve-less engine readied for bench test in Manchester
A valveless and gearless engine designed for automobiles is entering bench test stages in Manchester England. The project emphasizes a simplified moving parts approach aiming at reduced weight and maintenance.
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Manchester
England
Plainsfield Twister Injures Man Weeks After Night Dust
A Plainsfield twister damaged property one mile south and east of town injuring John Stackhouse who was trapped under a collapsed chicken house. He suffered multiple broken ribs a broken collarbone and extensive bruising. Several outbuildings were destroyed cattle and horses killed and numerous smaller structures wrecked.
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Associated Press
John Stackhouse
Murderous Outbreak of An Insane Mother in Montana
In Lewistown Montana on May 12 Mrs Frank Lekaijeck wife of a bank vice president shot and killed her two young sons wounded her husband and attempted arson in the family home. She reportedly attacked while riding with him on a feeder and later poured gasoline on furniture before being restrained by her husband. She had recently been under medical care.
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The Highest Trees Have Two Pointed Leaves
A concise note states that the tallest trees display two pointed leaves. The observation links height with leaf shape, suggesting a distinctive botanical trait.
Police Seek Missing Hotel Owner In Des Moines
Des Moines police ask for help locating George Jarvis owner of a local hotel who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
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Assocated Press
George Jarvis
King accuses farm bloc of breaking faith in tariff vote
Sen King of Utah charged the farm bloc with breaking faith after the Senate passed a provision raising ammonium nitrate duty by eight tenths of a cent per pound. He said bloc members largely followed Republican leadership and vested interests, except Capper. Two Democrats Proussard and Kendrick supported the rate boost.
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LaFollette
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Kinser Burial Held For Lenox Pioneer
Funeral services for Mrs. John Kinser were held at Lenox as mourners gathered after her death in Des Moines. A former Lenox pioneer, she had moved to Des Moines recently to make her home with her son.
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Des Moines
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Meade
Four Year Old Girl Burned At Lenox Morning Accident
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Monroe was seriously burned at dawn in Lenox while near a kerosene can. The child suffered extensive burns from knees to head as the mother fought to extinguish flames. A doctor treated both mother and child and the prognosis is cautious.
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Advertiser
Roy Monroe
Monroe
Freight Wreck Burns Near Columbus Junction
High freight cars carrying gasoline, meal, eggs, flour, crude oil and sulfur derailed two miles west of Columbus Junction Iowa Thursday night and were still burning today. The blaze started in a gasoline tank after the derailment. No injuries reported. Loss estimated at $100,000.
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Muscatine
Associated Press
Columbus Junction
Freshmen Drenched With Hose By Firemen
Freshmen at Northwestern University in Evanston clashed with police and firemen as a bonfire built to burn green freshmen caps threatened a trolley wire. Police attempted to clear a path for the fire department and students were soaked by water streams after two firemen were knocked down.
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Meteor Rocks Houses Near Blackstone Virginia
Norfolk Virginia May 12 The meteor that flashed across the Virginia sky last night and rocked homes was found about twelve miles northwest of Blackstone. It struck in a grove making a crater over five hundred square feet in area and buried several trees.
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Associated Press
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Blackstone
Des Moines Banker John P. O Malley Dies at 60
John P. O Malley vice president of Perry National Bank and former president of State Life Insurance Company and American Trust Savings Bank Des Moines died at midnight after two years of illness. He was 60.
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John P. O Malley
Perry National Bank
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Wyoming Grand Jury Indicts 32 on Narcotic Law
Cheyenne Wyo May 12 Thirty two true bills the majority charging violation of the narcotic law in cases originating at Casper were returned by the United States grand jury for Wyoming late this afternoon The report was partial and additional indictments are being considered.
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Casper
United States Grand Jury
Wyoming
Market summary of cattle hogs and grain prices in Des Moines area
Receipts cattle four thousand with steady to weak tone on beef and calves. House trade active on better grades with bulk near ten thousand weight. Sheep receipts nine thousand with spring lambs firm to up to a quarter higher. Eggs and butter mixed. poultry mostly higher. Grain futures close with May wheat at 1 44? and pork at 22.22 as of Lamson Bros data from Des Moines.
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St Joseph Markets Cattle and Sheep Report
Cattle receipts around 300 with market steady to 5 higher. prices 7.25 to 8.50 for bibGRS 35s and 60 for cows and heifers. Sheep and wethers receipts about 3,000 with steady market. bales and specific prices listed around 12.50 to 15.00 per head.
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Market Report With Mixed Commodities Rebound
A fragmented note lists Shelied Comm at 66.10 and War Comm at 20.5 with unclear details for light spring boilers and horse hides. The text shows scattered figures and phrases like hay, beans, and hay prices, but lacks coherent context or complete data.
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