Hyde Found Guilty of Murder and Life Term
Dr. B. Clark Hyde was convicted of murdering Colonel Thomas H. Swope and sentenced to life in prison by Judge Latshaw in Kansas City. The verdict followed a sixty hour jury deliberation, with Hyde remaining stoic as his wife Comforted him. The defense plans to file for a new trial and pursue an appeal.
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Kansas City, Mo
B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Clark
Mrs. Hyde
Judge Latshaw
Dr. Hyde
State Penitentiary
Dearie
Swope
Logan O. Swope
Latshaw
Frank P. Walsh
New Law Favors Morse Parole Chance for Federal Prisoners
Charles W. Morse the New York banker in Atlanta federal prison may gain release in about one third of his fifteen year term under a house bill allowing parole after one third served exclusive of good behavior. Parole board would grant release after qualifying time.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
New York
Atlanta
Ex Governor Rollins Held on Smuggling Conspiracy Charges
Ex-governor Frank W Rollins of New Hampshire and his son Douglas were arrested on Lusitania arrival in New York on warrants charging conspiracy to defraud the government by smuggling dutiable goods. Customs found nine trunks with valued items totaling about $1,000. The pair and wife Catherine Rollins were arraigned and held on $2,000 bail.
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New York
Frank West Rollins
New Hampshire
Douglas Rollins
England
United States
Shields
Matthew P. Cassidy
Catherine Rollins
Rollins
Fatal Strange Epidemic Strikes Abuejublo Town
In Abuejublo, Jalisco, Mexico, a mysterious disease spreads rapidly killing about ten people daily. The illness lasts only hours and always ends fatally, with physicians unable to halt its progression.
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Mexico City
Abuejublo
Jalisco
New Postal Cards Debut At Fairfeld In Gray Tone
New postal cards have appeared in Fairfeld drawing attention for their contrast with the old issues. They match the old size, use gray paper, and feature a large nearly round stamp with McKinley portrait and U S Postal Card above One Cent below. The top header reads This side of card is for address only. The card is lighter and better for writing and printing.
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Fairfeld
McKinley
U. S
Conlee and Miss McMaster Marry in Chariton Home
A. J. Conlee a noted commercial traveler wed Miss Lulu McMaster yesterday in Chariton at the home of Mrs. Harry Blanchard. They postponed plans for Des Moines and came to Fairfield via Albia where Mr. Conlee became ill but is improved today.
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A. J. Conlee
Chariton
Lulu McMaster
Harry Blanchard
Gets Auto Tractor For Farm Work
D. F. Spratt & Son deliver to John Crawford of Stockport a 45 horsepower Avery tractor for plowing and farm hauling. It is the first machine of its kind in the city and features a four cylinder gasoline engine, a three and a half ton capacity, three forward speeds plus reverse, and 15 mile per hour high gear. External flange wheels with automatic mud and plow blades provide sure traction.
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D. F. Spratt & Son
John Crawford
Stockport
Avery
Crawford
Fairfield girl leads P. E. O. State Convention in Albia
Mrs. Ollie Barnes of Albia presides over Chapter H at the P. E. O. State Convention in Albia. A Fairfield alumna and Iowa Wesleyan graduate, she serves as Albia’s presiding officer, with Rev. E. L. Schreiner as her father and Maisy Schreiner as sister. Her husband publishes the Albia Republican and she will deliver the welcome address at the Grand Chapter Convention this afternoon.
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Albia
Fairfield
Ollie Barnes
Albia Union
Barnes
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
E. L. Schreiner
M. E
Maisy Schreiner
The
Ames High School
Albia Republican
Opening of fishing season at water works draws locals
A crowd of local fishermen turned out Saturday for the opening of the fishing season at the water works. Many reported good strings of crappies while bass were scarce as the cold weather hindered bite.
Juniors Host Seniors At Parsons College Banquet
The Parsons College juniors hosted the seniors at their annual banquet in the new Trustee gymnasium. The event featured a menu, toasts, and speeches by notable attendees including W. Ellis Welch and several guest visitors from across Iowa and beyond.
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Parsons College
Trustee Gymnasium
Ottumwa Harp Orchestra
W. Ellis Welch
Frank Stone Boies
Jessie Isabel Black
Thomas Davies Injured in Burlington Road Accident
County Supervisor Thomas Davies suffered a fractured shoulder blade a sprained hip and general bruising when his horse balked and the buggy collided with a Mt Pleasant Automobile Co car driven by J A Clark near Labagh farm on the Burlington road. O C Smith a passenger was uninjured.
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Thomas Davies
Burlington
Davies
Labagh Farm
J. A. Clark
Mt. Pleasant Automobile Company
Clark
Mr. Davies
O. C. Smith
Abingdon
del Parsons
Mt. Pleasant
Egg Store Employee Fligg Resigns for Sanford Zeigler
C E Fligg will sever a 29 year link with the Egg Store and move to Sanford Zeigler tomorrow. He started with the egg house long before the current proprietors and will be at the Q elevator after a day off.
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C. E. Fligg
8. P. Pond & Co
Sanford Zeigler
Mr. Fligg
Fligg
Joseph Ricksher
T. E. Emry& Son
B.P. Pond & Company
Fliggs
For Sale Trade Or Rent Seven Room House And Two Corner Lots
Seven room house with two corner lots and a barn plus fruit trees is offered at a bargain if sold soon. Inquiries directed to Gas office for A. L. Canterbury at 708 South 6th Street.
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A. L. Canterberry
South 6Th Street
Praise for Rev W A Wolgemuth New Eng lis h pastor
Resolutions from Enola and West Fairview Pa praising Rev W A Wolgemuth as pastor of Zion's Lutheran in Enola and confirming his resignation to accept the call to the English Lutheran church in Fairfield Iowa. The remarks note nine years of service, community betterment efforts, and best wishes for his and his family's move.
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W .A. Wolgemuth
Enola
West Fairview
W. A. Wolgemuth
City
Earth
Zion
Lutheran Church of
Iowa
Fairfield
Iowa Senators Rally for Tariff Reform in Des Moines Coliseum
More than 2,000 people filled Des Moines Coliseum as Senators Dolliver Cummins and others attacked the Aldrich Penrose influence. Dolliver charged rubber and copper trusts control tariff policy and urged a tariff commission to set facts for a fair protective tariff.
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Coliseum
Des Moines
Garst
Prouty
Darrah Byers
Brookhart
Des Moines Tribune
Dolliver
Iowa
Republican Party
Rubber Trust
Congress
Cummins
Tariff Commission
Jim Berryhill
Sid Foster
Frank Jackson
Dave Brandt
Senator Allison
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Sale Authorized
The Jefferson county fair board of directors voted to sell the property after an adjourned Friday meeting at the courthouse. The discussion was heated with praise for past achievements, and a motion to begin legal steps to sell the association was carried.
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Jefferson County
Court House
A. C. Arnold Accepts Leggett House Barbershop Post
A. C. Arnold has taken a position with the Leggett House barber shop and will relocate to the city from Cedar Rapids.
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A. C. Arnold
Leggett House
Cedar Rapids
Association Orders Copy Forwarded to Fairfield Ministerium
By order of the association of Brother Wolgemuth and his family, a copy is to be forwarded to the ministerium of Fairfield Iowa. Pres F Y Weidenhammer and Sec G C Gabriel sign the order.
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Wolgemuth
Ministerium
Fairfield
Iowa
F. Y. Weidenhammer
G. C. Gabriel
Parsons College Commencement Week Plans For June
Commencement events run June 5 to 9 including the cornerstone laying for Barhydt Memorial chapel. Highlights: Baccalaureate sermon at Presbyterian Church, College Chapel services, Alumni games, Class Day, and the final Graduation exercises with an address by Rev. John H. Boyd.
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Parsons College
Barhydt Memorial
College
Presbyterian Church
Willis E. Parsons
College Chapel
Christian Associations
Mott R. Sawyers
Davenport
Iowa
Barhydt Chapel
Mason
Kellogg
Trustee Gymnasium
John H. Boyd
D. D
Detroit
Mich
Lincoln Boys Win Local Field Meet
Lincoln boys defeated Logan 69 to 17 at Alumni Field on Saturday. Crail led with 20 points, followed by Zeigler 7 and Bruder 6. Events include 100 yards Crail Yanaway Anderson in 12.4, 220 yards Crail Gilchrist Yanaway in 30.6, and relay squad Bruder Yanaway Zeigler Crail in 2:00. Lincoln totals 69 to Logan 17.
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Alumni Field
Lincoln Boys
Logan
Crail
Zeigler
Lincoln
Bruder
Yanaway
Anderson
Gilchrist
Coppock
Griffith
Treon
Way
Relay
Coppick
When You Leave Or Welcome Guests Here’s a Quick Guide
Plan ahead and share travel or visit details with household members. Note departure dates, expected arrival windows, contact methods, and any pet or child care arrangements. Confirm overnight options, house rules, and who will handle mail or deliveries during the absence.
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Hyde
Kansas City
Port of
Clam Buillon
Croutons
Angel’s
Prof
F. H. Hodge
Cora Ercel Flinspach
Mary Pattison
W. E. Parsons
Cora Smiley
Winfield
Oliver Williams
Iowa City
Lenora Beauchamp
Bedford
Harper Moyer
Oliver Wirtz
Monmouth
William Hunt
Julia Parsons
Boulder
Col
Mrs. Lee
Marash
Turkey
Howard Gage
Auburn
Wn, Y
Thos. Davies
EGG Store
Alumni
Academy
Conservatory of Music
Board of Trustees
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