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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
5
fragmented report notes multiple men promising to pay debts by a future date and one vowing to settle before a deadline. no payments arrived as of the night referenced, with speculation that some may have fled. references a new fishing tackle shipment at Elgin's drug store.
Testimony recounts a brutal fatal scene at Boland farm with Fred West and Tom West alleged in a first degree murder. Neighbors describe discovery of a buried body, blood traces across floor and yard, and a bloody hammer found on the trail. Witnesses tie Ed West to threats and a grave found by Tom West, with Dr. McGrath detailing blunt force injuries. Police statements and a defense cross examination followed as the jury delivers a first degree verdict against West.
The Elgin High School class includes Libbie Hunsberger Iva Jaquette Floy Graham Messie Boise Capper Harry Becker and Leslie Mattoon with possible removal of Miss Graham to Portland Oregon. Alumni meet Friday April 19 1907 at Mrs Sidney Bobyer’s home to elect officers and discuss business.
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