Tragic Shenandoah Shooting Ends Bright and Esther Cook
In Shenandoah Iowa twenty four year old Bright dies from a self inflicted gunshot after fatally wounding his fifteen year old sweetheart Esther Cook at the Bright home. Neighbors heard shots and found Bright with a pistol wound and Cook shot through the eye. a repeating rifle and two empty shells lay nearby. Authorities note a quarrel over Brights attentions to another girl may have sparked the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley Bright
Shenandoah
Esther Cook
Bright
Miss Cook
Coupte
Iowa Man Sues Banker Over Usury Laws and Defamation
Andrey G. Gilbert former city alderman sues Ernest E. Hart Republican national committeeman for Iowa and president of First Nations Bank of Council Bluffs seeking 17194 plus 25000 damages. Gilbert alleges usury on a loan of 13389 and that notes were made to Hart personally to dodge banking law penalties. Hart declines comment.
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Ernest E. Hart
Republican National
Iowa
First Nations Bank of Council
Andrey G. Gilbert
Gilbert
Hart
Gibert
Wart
Tim
National
Federal court declines to intervene in Iowa liquor law case
Judge Smith McPherson in Davenport ruled the United Breweries suit against Davenport Civic Federation lacks power to halt Iowa liquor statute enforcement. He described the statute as quasi criminal and said state courts may apply it without federal interference. A separate report notes a child killed when a horse-drawn buggy ran away near New Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith McPherson
United States
Davenport
United Breweries
Civic Federation of
Iowa
Myra Morten
New Hartford
Eviie
Russ Morton
Suicide Note Reports in Marshalltown Man Dies
Delirious with typhoid fever, M. Montague aged thirty nine cut his throat with a pane of glass at his Marshalltown home. He died from loss of blood. The report credits his action to financial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Montague
Marshalltown
Montague
DAR Officers Named At Fort Dodge Session
The Daughters of the American Revolution in session at Fort Dodge nominated officers for the ensuing year. Harriet Lake of Independence named state regent with Merritt Greene of Marshalltown as vice regent. Mrs. Julian Richards of Waterloo elected state secretary, Emma Bohn of Dubuque re-elected state treasurer, Emma Schaupp of Fort Dodge named state registrar. Kasson Miller of Des Moines chosen historian. Des Moines contested for the convention heat, Sioux City winning. Luncheon for 100 visitors at Senator J. K. Deliver's house followed by automobile rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Judge rules agent overstepped authority in Indian school case
In Cedar Rapids federal court Judge Reed ordered the release of Sac and Fox Indians jailed for failing to attend school. The ruling holds the Indian agent at Tama had no right to force attendance or arrest people under federal law and treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Tama
Strangled In City Jail Lew Culver Dies In Custody
Lew Culver was jailed by the city marshal after a drunken spree in Lake City. He was found dead in his cell, reportedly strangled with blood pooling in the head. A coroner's inquest from Rockwell City ruled death by strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Culver
Lake City
C. S. Hopkins
Rockwell City
Record Corn Sale Breaks Iowa West Market Bar
Boone county farmer McGrath received a 12290 dollar check for 17700 bushels of corn at 70 cents. The sale, part of two years’ crop from 400 acres, is considered a Iowa and possibly western record.
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S. 5
McGrath
Boone County
Iowa
West
Mason City Celebrates MAO Home Decision
Mason City lauds Davenport report that the Modern Brotherhood of America will keep its head office. The decision enables construction of a $110,000 home and ends years of Mason City hosting the organization since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Davenport
Modern
Brotherhood of America
Senator’s Elder Smith Killed in Football Game
Willard Smith elder of Senator William C. Smith of Eagle Grove was killed in a football game at Clarion. He suffered a broken nose and severe bleeding leading to death amid a tie contest between Eagle Grove and Clarion. Hart Rarse, a Mason City youth, is near deaths from ice cream illness. Perry and Glen Bokny are also injured. Several others sought medical aid after consuming ice cream at a Belmont party.
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Willard Smith
William C. Smith
Eagle Grove
Clarion
Clarfort
Hart Rarse
Mason City
Perry
Glen Bokny
Belmond
Two Girls Killed by Train Near Liscomb
Two girls died after being struck by a Town Central freight train on the track about two miles north of Liscomb. The incident occurred as they were on the line, and both victims died instantly. The report notes names as Moria Prim and Ejles north of Liscomb with a local age detail of fifteen.
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Ing
Liscomb
Moria 'Prim- Ejles
Mike
Edgewood Fire Destroys Seventeen Buildings Estimated at 35000
A severe blaze in Edgewood caused about 35000 in losses as seventeen structures were wrecked and future repairs were halted for local businesses. The fire origin remains undetermined and investigators have yet to determine responsibility.
McDonnell Found Not Guilty in Mason City Murder Case
The Garner jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the McDonnell murder trial after a two week hearing. On the first ballot ten jurors favored acquittal and two favored conviction. McDonnell, a former Mason City timekeeper, was accused of killing James T. Stevens during a dispute at the cement plant. The defense claimed self defense.
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McDonnell
Garner
James T. Stevens
Mason City
Stevens
Paul €Oak
Luella Sharp
Selma Arnold
Sioux City
Cook
Bryan Delivers Fervid Campaign Address to Vast Assembly
William J Bryan spoke to a large crowd at the Chautauqua Auditorium between Tama and Toledo praising endurance against attacks. He criticized Taft for not releasing campaign contributions and ridiculed Republicans for weather and crops claims as he barnstormed Maxwell Woodward and other towns with fifteen speeches and mass crowds.
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Bryan
William
Chautausua
Tama
Toledo
Taft
Woodward
Maxwell
Chautauqua
Madman with gun wounded two in Butler county pursuit
An insane shooter killed several cattle then wounded Harry Wheeler in Butler county. A sheriff and posse pursued him through woods after a tense chase. Wheeler wrestled the gunman as he aimed at another posse member before the capture.
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Harry ‘Wheeler
Butler County
Wheeler
Dolliver Appointed to Waterways Commission
Senator J P Dolliver has been appointed to the Waterways commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Allison. The surprise move highlights the president’s appreciation of Dolliver’s knowledge of natural resources and judgment on conservation methods. The appointment signals trust in Dolliver to handle burdens previously borne by Allison.
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Trust
Des Moines
Woceeda
Aljleenaa
Waterways Commission
J. P. Dolliver Haa
Housevelt
Allison
Ldolliver
Postmaster Duped in Mail Trick At Sheldon
A man named Joe Mitchell posed as a recipient for mail at Sheldon causing the postmaster to cash a $250 money order. The registered letter was presented at the money order window and funds paid after verification. The real Joe Mitchell has filed a claim and the inspector has been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Joe Mitchel
Joe Mitchell
Theater Blaze Causes Panic and Damage at Bijou Marshalltown
A theater crowd of about 100 fled in confusion as the moving picture projector fire at the Bijou caused $2,000 in damage. Operator Harold Wiley escaped with minor burns. Doors were forced open to allow exits, while arrests followed for alleged legal violations connected to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Harold Wiley
Fifty fourth annual convention officers named at Davenport
The fifty fourth annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of Town organized at Davenport by electing the following officers President Rev. J. A. McCullough Burlington secretary Rev. Harvey A. Reed Dubuque treasurer Rev. W. H. Bailey Towns City statistical Secretary Rev. G. Snyder Council Bluffs.
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The
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Town
Davenport
J. A. McCullough
Burlington
Harvey A. Reed
Dubuque
W. H. Bailey
Towns City
G. Snyder
Council Bluffs
Ames Student Injured En Route to Ames Minnesota Game
Earl Smith, an Ames student hospitalized in Marshalltown, suffers a severe injury while filing the blind bargage on his way to witness the Ames Minnesota football game in Minneapolis. He jumped off as the ban slowed him, fearing police interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
Ames
Marshalltown
Minneapoli
Fall From Bridge Fatal at Parkersburg Injury Summary
Sanford Fear of What Cheer dies at Parkersburg from injuries after a 25 foot fall from a bridge on the Northwestern Thilroad. Jim sustains three fractured ribs and injuries to arms and legs with other hurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Parkersburg
Jim
Long Strike Finally Settled at Marshalltown Shops
The Iowa Central Railway Shopmen strike at Marshalltown, active since April 26, ended after two days of talks. Workers returned to their posts while remaining in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Marshalltown
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