Inquest Reveals Murderous Intent of Jim Lewis
Testimony at the inquest details Jim Lewis’s fatal confrontation with Hanshaw on the street near Hannah’s corner. Witnesses describe Lewis firing, Hanshaw’s countershots, and Lewis declaring intent to kill those who arrest him. The Journal notes the verdict reported yesterday and an entertainment by the Queen Esther Circle with refreshments to follow.
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Jim Lewis
Lewis
Hanshaw
Hannah
Mr. Baldridge
Joe Ornduff
R. B. Walker
Frank Boysel
Frankie Conner
Mr. Hanshaw
Dewn
Mr. Lewis
Tve
Hoth
Forever
Dad Lewis
John Moss
Jim
W. L. McNiel
R. C.greenland
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Union Meeting Schedule By Month and Local
Union and trades groups publish monthly meeting times. Second and last Fridays host the Trades and Labor Assembly. weekly sessions occur for federal labor unions. Barbers Local 368 meets the 3rd Monday. Carpenters Local 1804 meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Barbers
George Beban at the Orpheum in The Marcellini Millions
George Beban, famed Italian character actor, appears at the Orpheum in The Marcellini Millions. The tale follows a truck gardener who unexpectedly gains millions and, amid upheaval, faces divorce and a return to rural life with a contented ending.
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George Beban
the Orpheum
Marcellini
Edith Kennedy
Marcellini Hall
Guido
Tittle Farm
Marsellini
Kaisers Attack at Verdun After Artillery Prep
German forces attacked French positions on the left bank of the Meuse in the Verdun region after days of artillery preparation. The French official statement notes Germans reached only early advance elements of the first line before being halted.
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Paris
Meuse
Verdun
Will Die Claims Draft Evasion Exemption in Texas
Marshall Texas July 30 Will Die avoids draft by claiming exemption under fear of being drafted. The document lists Will Die as drawing No 1313 and cites his intent to evade induction.
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Marshall, Tex
John Robinson Circus Comes to Fairfield
The John Robinson Ten Big Shows circus is set to perform in Fairfield drawing strong local interest. Origins trace to founder John Robinson in 1842 with a lineage of successors maintaining high standards and broad appeal across the United States.
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Fairfield
John Robinson
United States
Robinson
St. Mary Quebec Submerged by Beauce Floods
Because communications failed due to broken wires no news had come since Tuesday about the people of St. Mary and nearby Beauce towns submerged by floods from the Chaudiere river. St. Mary has about 3,000 inhabitants.
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St. Mary
Quebec
Beauce
Chaudiere
War Department shifts officers camp location to Fort Snelling
The Second Officers Training Camp moves from Iowa Fort Riley to Fort Snelling per Rollin Wilson Branch Chairman.
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The
War Department
Iowa
Fort Riley
Fort Snelling
Rollin Wilson
For Sale Column Listings From Local Paper
A vacant lot near Burlington street offered by Frank Shriner. Several used items including a five passenger Ford, an L C Smith typewriter in good condition, and other home goods. Many houses and real estate bargains listed with contact names and addresses. Also two Fords advertised and a sun typewriter in like new condition for sale.
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Burlington Street
Frank Shriner
Broadway Gaiore
L. C. Smith
Washington Street
W. B. Firkins
S . Sutton
South Fourth Street
Florence
West Washington Street
Hannah & Clinkinbeard
Anderson's
Sun Typewriter
Journal Office
J. E. Hickenbottom
South Dearborn
Street
Chicago
For Rent Listings in Local Area
Classified notice lists multiple rental options including a four room house on West Broadway near the Rock Island depot a four room furnished house on Stone Street and a furnished front room. Additional bedsitting spaces and a barn with double stall are available at Miss David 206 East Burlington Street. Enquiries to A J Boyd 2768 Thoma & Thoma 979.
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West Broadway
Rock Island Depot
Stone St
Found Pair of Reading Glasses At West Briggs Street
A pair of reading glasses that fasten on another and may belong to someone else is found. The owner may reclaim by paying for this notice at 404 West Briggs street.
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West Briggs Street
Local residents active with travel and visits across towns
H P McLaughlin returned from Chicago after shopping at the furniture market and conducting business. George McCumber attends the Big Four Fair at Eldon. J J Morariety of Quincy NL visits for city business. F D Kerrick travels from Ottumwa on business. Mr and Mrs L E Whitney plan a car trip to Wyaconda Mo. W E Smith of Ottumwa is in town on business. George Allen goes to Eldon for the fair. Frank Lee stays with friends in Washington. Sheriff Shan Campbell and officials dine in Batavia and visit J B Trent. Miss Sarah Morris visits Des Moines friend Miss Iva Parker. The Misses Edith Myers Ina Crone Emma Connell Wanda Barnes Bertha Freshwater and Mr Keesy Charles McGuire motor to Brighton for band concert.
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George McCumber
Eldon
J. J. Morariety
Quincy
F. DD. Kerrick
Ottumwa
L. E. Whitney
Wyconda
W. E. Smith
George Allen
Frank Lee
Washington
Shan Campbell
M. S. Randall
Edith Myers
Ina Crone
Emma Connell
Wanda Barnes
Bertha Freshwater
Mr. Keesey
Charles McGuire
Brighton
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Aaa
Federal
Carpenters
Orpheum
Kaiser
People's Column
Thoma & Thoma
Fairfield Steam Laundry
H. P. McLaughlin
C.“ Taylor
Fairfield Theater
Hobart Henley
Pat Rooney and
Adele Farrington
Bennett—MclIntyre
Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Lescant
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Fairfield Steam
Frank Kerrick
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Se Vings —A
Jefferson County Fair
Blanche Hunter McKinney Company
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