Three Year Old Murder Confession Shocks Burlington
A 10 year old boy in Burlington confesses to murdering his wife as the case unfolds with County Attorney Clark present. The man Dahlman, a Swedish immigrant, claimed guilt after a distressing life marked by mental strain and alleged consumption illness. He recounts smothering his wife with a pillow on the night of the crime. County officials consider insanity while witnesses vary on guilt. Dahlman remains in the county jail awaiting further developments.
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Stucington
Towa
St. Quinmvnn
Murchart
Dehn Street
G. Dehrman
Des Moines County
Jalil
Clark
Dutchbnan
Burlington
St. Louis
Macehart
Piselie
St. Kinds Hospital
Br. Antser
Plysichan
Board of Insane Commissioners
Mir. Mores Wart
Dablinan
Morehaurt
Dahiian
Lidar
Mtorehart
Dahlman
Dahlings
Ile
Flo
Ford
St.y Leuls
Joahlinon
Daditiman
Jal
Dr Kennedy Opens Osteopathy Offices in Bank Building
Dr Kennedy, operator at the American School of Osteopathy, has opened a new office on the Attic floor of the Bank and Insurance building in Dubuque. He offers treatment for acute and chronic ailments and invites the public to visit for examinations and questions at no cost. Dr Kennedy specializes in women’s osteopathy with Mrs Lat Regan, a longtime local resident assisting with patient care.
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Dubuque
RV. Kennedy
Armerican School of Osteo Prthy
A. T. Sun Infirmary
Bank and Insurance Building
Touluque
der Kennedy
Lat Regan
Kennedy
The Late Mrs Pelan Dies After Paralysis
Mrs Elizabeth Pelan longtime Dubuque resident dies Friday night at 105 Alpine Street. She had suffered paralysis for two weeks before death and was born in Parish. Funeral arrangements announced locally.
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Elizabeth Pelan
du Puque
Alpine Street
Purday
Parish
Hood's Sursapartila Promoted As Blood Purifier Cure
An old advertisement claims a facial pimple signals impure blood and promotes Hood's Sursapartila as a universal cure for diseases caused by bad blood including scrofula and salt rheum. It also mentions Hood's Pity as a non irritating cathartic.
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Hood
Itood
Furious Runaway On Clair Street Causes Injury
A runaway horse attached to a wagon driven by Lester Milligan, a West Locust street grocer and brother of the storekeeper, bolted down Clark street last evening. Milligan tried to stop it but the horse dashed into a curb, throwing him from the wagon. He struck his head but escaped serious injury as the wagon was demolished.
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Clair Street
Lester Milligan
GG. Milligan
West Locust Street
Clark Street
Young Milligan
Ile
Htil
Auction of Slavinge Home at 1295 Lincoln Avenue
On Tuesday July 24 at 2 p m a sale by auction will offer the tiny state residence No 1295 Lincoln Avenue to the highest bidder. Terms are one third cash with the balance on sale, interest six percent. Miller I Ose Proprietor Auctioneer.
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Tate
Lincoln Avenue
Ubngqy
Dubuque Nine Tops Waukon In Snappy Baseball Game
Dubuque club wins a lively game against Waukon in Dubuque Iowa with a high score by innings, described as the snappiest game seen locally. The report notes banquet and grounds privileges bids for an Early Settlers Reunion event and mentions a steamer arrival from St Louis.
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Waukon
Iowa
Speeckil
Dubuque
Miller Must Go To Work After Stormy Bee Branch Session
A stormy Bee Branch committee meeting with J B Miller over sewer work ends with Miller urged to proceed and finish promptly. The mayor and aldermen refuse concessions, plan a further talk, and note the next meeting may be held Tuesday in Miller’s dispute over Great Western property access.
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Special Bee Branch
J. B. Miller
Miller
Great Western
Murder Plot Chronicle Ends With Gallagher Death
Sioux City report details the 1805 case of John Mc Craw alias Kid Gallagher and Alex Chapin accused in the Max Noack and Ora Minter murders. Gallagher died in Lincoln’s state prison. Chapin awaits trial as investigators reveal strong evidence and a controversial motive to gain freedom.
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Gallagher
Edwards
Chapin
Sioux City
Max Noack
Ora Minter
Sarpy County
Nebraska
McGraw
Lincoln
Pittsburg
Noack
Cudahy's
Great Northern
Iee
Billy Nead
Nead
Iowa
John McCraw
Allus Jacek Gallagher
Kid Gallagher
Alex Chapin
Maude Hoyle
Nebraska State
Tunnel Collapse Impacts Chicago Great Western Route
The Chicago Great Western reports delays as a tunnel near Dubuque, twenty miles east, caved in twice recently. Trains now run via the Illinois Central between South Freeport and Portage Curve. The tunnel has long been costly, with plans under consideration to relocate the line.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Dubuque
Illinois Central
South Freeport
Portage Curve
China crisis updates and naval dispatches dated July 21
News briefs report diplomatic messages from Secretary of State Hay and Minister Wu regarding Pekin. Notes on American forces bound for China, Chaffee's possible leadership role, and mixed views on American leverage. Brussels reports ministers safe under Shanghai authorities and Li Hung Chang's arrival. Additional items mention local contracts, court suit, and a Rio Grande rail exhibit in an insurance building.
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Washington
Iit
Pekin
Hay
Brussels
M. Fabreau
Shanghai
Shantung
Li Hung Chang
Contemplating a Trip to Denver and Colorado Springs
The speaker notes being interested in and considering a visit to Denver and Colorado Springs in August, indicating travel plans in his remarks. No exact dates or details beyond the August timeframe are provided.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Train Schedules Mention Illinois Central Stop
A fragment notes 21 over the Illinois Central should stop and see them, hinting at a rail schedule or instruction to halt at a specific point.
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Illinois Central
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