Girl Adopts a Baby and Sues for Slander in Des Moines
Miss Alta Pearson former Highland Park college student from Keosauqua returns home to file slander suit in district court over remarks about adopting an orphaned baby. She gathered affidavits from Des Moines residents including Mrs. Fred West and attorney Noland to support the action.
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Ua Lass
Des Moines
Alta Pearson
Highland Park College
Keosauqua
Pearson
Fred West
Noland
Saloon Men Aid War Against Gambling in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa saloon owners not tied to gambling houses secretly back efforts to shut gambling establishments. They argue gamblers hoard money and that closing houses will boost bar patronage and profits for lawful saloons.
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Council Bluffs
Fort Madison inmate seeks early sentence in fourth such case
Fort Madison reports that J. C. Norman of Decatur county voluntarily arrived at the penitentiary to begin serving his sentence for stealing a coop of chickens from Lawson McKern. Warden Jones and Sheriff Wallace confirmed the conviction and that Norman was being held.
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Ft. Madison
Fort Madison
J. C. Norman
Decatur County
Lawson McKern
Jones
Mr. Norman
Wallace
Prison records note only three similar cases on file
The document states that only three other such cases exist on record at the prison. It emphasizes the rarity of the incident within the facility’s history and references the ongoing or past review of these events.
Iowa State Fair to Run Nine Days Next Year
Des Moines officials announced that the annual Iowa state fair will be extended to nine days from seven to accommodate rising attendance. The decision by the state board of agriculture cites the fair’s phenomenal growth and the need to handle mammoth crowds expected in Des Moines each year.
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State Board of Agriculture
Des Moines
Miss Catherine Andrews Tries for Philippine Army Enlistment
In Sioux City Miss Catherine Andrews dressed as a boy to enlist at the U S recruiting office for the Philippines army. Sergeant Hall uncovered the disguise and she admitted it was a lark. She said she would not be a candidate for office.
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Sioux City
Catherine Andrews
United States Recruiting Office
Army of the Philippines
Sergeant Hall
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions Issued in Des Moines
The Iowa Supreme Court released several decisions. Cases include Sheffield versus Hanna in Kossuth County affirmed, Queeny versus Higgins in Harrison County affirmed, Garnett versus City of Carroll armed and affirmed, Henderson versus Harrison affirmed, Puckett versus Guenther in Black Hawk County appeal affirmed and judgment dismissed, Thompson versus Great Western Accident Association Black Hawk County injunction affirmed and judgment dismissed, Donaldson versus Eaton and Estes Fremont County reversed, Schaller and Son versus Market Buena Vista County reversed.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Sheffield
Hanna
Kossuth County
Queeny
Higgins
Harrison County
Garnett
City of
Cummins Replies On Senate Candidacy
Des Moines Dec 14 Governor Cummins admits he said two years ago he was not a candidate for the Senate seat held by Senator Allison. He explains he was running for governor then and did not intend to rule out future runs for the Senate. Dolliver’s statement and Cummins letter are central in the political clash over the Allison seat.
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Rot
Allison
Cummin
Des Moines
New London
Farmers’ Institute
Cummins
Dolliver-Torbett
Torbett
Creston
Burlington
John O'Hare
Havelock
Neb
Dolliver
Washington
Senate
Dubuque
Alli
Tragedy Strikes Wapello Man in Accidental Shot
C L Nyemaster of Wapello Iowa was found dead at the top of his stairs after an apparent accidental self inflicted shot with a fowling piece. He had been discussing a rabbit for dinner with his younger brother Oak before the incident. He leaves parents J L Nyemaster and wife Mrs Nyemaster and siblings Ray Rex Oak Ona. He belonged to Wapello Lodge No 5 A F and A M and the O E S chapter.
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Wapello
C. L. Nyemaster
Oak
Lee
Wapello Lodge, No. 5
A. F
A. M
O. E. S. Chapter
Accident Injures Ohio Man in Richland Iowa
J. H. Miles of Dayton Ohio suffered a serious leg fracture in a carriage accident near Rubio to Elliott Hixon's home when the tongue of the carriage dropped and spooked the horse. Miles attempted to jump free but tangled his foot in the laprobe and fell. He was taken to Hixon's home where a doctor was summoned.
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Richland
J. H. Miles
Dayton
Ohio
Rubio
Elliott Hixon
Marriage at Salem Salem Iowa
Thursday at high noon Albert Lambs and Hannah Davis wed at the bride's sister Mrs Sam Long home in Mt Pleasant The couple reside in Salem where Lambs runs a grocery business and Davis has been his clerk for months
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Salem
Albert Lambs
Hannah Davis
Sam Long
Mt. Pleasant
Lamb
Miss Davis
Healing Case From Mound City Sparks Confidence In New Discovery
Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble. After using Dr King s New Discovery his condition improved rapidly and he was cured. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds and lung ailments, with trial bottles available. Dec.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
F. S. Shriner
Oldest U S Man John Busha Dies in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Iowa December 13 John Busha reportedly 114 years old died here yesterday He was likely the nation's oldest man though his age rested on his own claim and appearances Those who knew him say his memory stretched back a century and his dates aligned with notable events.
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John Busha
Council Bluffs
United States
Busha
Fort Dodge Gypsum Company Plans New Mill
Fort Dodge Iowa reports plans to add a ninth gypsum mill near Gypsum station. The Fort Dodge Gypsum company owns 52 acres along the Illinois Central line west of Gypsum station, with gypsum rock under the land, signaling expansion to meet growing trade.
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Fort Dodge
Illinois Central
Woman’s Death Linked to Suicide Pact in Iowa
Jefferson Iowa December 13 evidence before the coroner shows that man Bresee and Mrs W W Fitch planned and attempted a joint death by their own actions. The verdict states Bresee killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver driven by a crazed mind from infatuation with Mrs Fitch.
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Jefferson
Herman Bresee
W. W. Fitch
Bresee
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