Petition Sufficiency Overturned in Fortified Liquor Vote Case
At West Union the District Court ruled the petition for sale of intoxicating liquors insufficient. Sixty five percent of 1807 voters could not be reached as many signers failed to file withdrawals, reducing support below the threshold. The decision questions the mutet law impact and outlines fiscal effects on Fayette county and neighboring towns.
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District Court
West Union
Lr. Hancock
Forge
Boncvvk
Fayatts
Fayette i. A
Clayton
Buchanan
Chickasaw
Breamer
Winneshiek
Fayatte
Easton Fraudulent Banking Cases Move to West Union
The Easton fraudulent banking cases from Decorah will be tried in West Union due to venue change fears of injustice. The Journal of Decorah notes petitions for transfer as arguments proceed in court on December 10 with State and defense presenting affidavits and motions.
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Easton
West Union
J. H. Easton
Decorah
Journal of Decorah Aays
Eson Bank
State Sud
Chigkasaw
Howard
Seven criminal indictments against Easton rise in Decorah
Seven new counts accuse James H. Easton of fraudulent banking in Decorah. He was jailed after arrest and faces grand jury indictments ranging from 35 to 280 dollars. Bail plans are mentioned as papers are prepared. Local notes touch on various dispatches and public matters.
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Decorah
The
Journal
James H. Easton
Jai
Grand
Amouiai
Easton
Shen ‘“Wiy
8 Journal
No reprieve for Betsy Smith verdict upheld
Supreme Court denies reprieve and upholds life sentence for Betsy Smith in the murder of her husband Michael to collect insurance. The case notes a gunshot wound left him blind, the killing described as slow poisoning with lemon juice and powder. Daughter Cora testified, while serving time, that she confessed the facts of the crime.
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Betsy Smith
Supreme Court
Harhife
Batsy Smith
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