Man Hunt Across Iowa After Burglary
An ex an hunt stretched seventy five miles from Rockport Missouri to Pacific Junction Iowa. Two men charged with burglary fled after resisting officers at a depot in McPaul. They eluded capture until later being taken at Pacific Junction by pursuing deputies.
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Iowa
Bluffs
Ickport
Pacific
Rockport
McPaul
Withrowe
McChesn Withrowe
Val McChesney
Tranger
McChesthe
Kness
Pacific Junction
Evangelist I Well Missing. Friends Fear Harm In Iowa
The disappearance of Rev. I W Well, pastor at Lakewood Minnesota, raises alarm among his Iowa friends. He left home with his wife and three children to go to Vin and was later reported missing. overwork is blamed for mental strain and his condition. He is known for evangelistic work in Iowa and Illinois.
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W. Honeywell
N City
I. W. Well
Methodist
Lakewood
Minn
Vin
Friends
W. Day
Harvey
Ill
1St
Chicago
Chicago Inter-Ocean
West
Farmer William ends life by hanging in barn near Bloomfield
William , a well to do farmer from West Grove, near Bloomfield, hanged himself in a barn rafters yesterday after weeks of worry. He was found about dusk by his wife and daughter as relatives searched the farm. The death follows a period of distress and concern from the family.
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Bloomfield
Ifield
William
West Grove
Fires Ravage Iowa Towns In Overnight Blazes
A pair of fires struck two Iowa towns on Wednesday. In Tyville the general store owned by Grace Warnefer burned at 3 AM with total loss. $7,000 overall, $4,500 in building, $500 insurance, $1,800 other damage. Earlier, a 7:30 PM blaze was checked but reignited. In Kingston Washington the rear of Leroy Slichter’s restaurant caught fire early morning due to a gasoline stove, causing further damage.
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Tyville
Washington
Rtyville
F J. W. Hurst
Mes
Grace Warne
Kington
Leroy Slichter
Fire damages bakery room amid city water shortage
Firefighters saved the front bakery stock and adjoining property despite a city water famine. Total loss for fixtures runs to 500 dollars with building damage around 300 dollars, both covered by insurance.
Man Escaped Hold-Up in Griswold Hotel
H K Forsythe of Griswold says he was lured to a hotel room by Newt Bakerling to discuss a loan. A masked woman, identified as Mrs Bowlin, demanded 200 dollars but fled with Bakerling. they left Griswold and are at large. The case involves divorcees and unsettled town tension.
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H. K. Forsythe
Griswold
Newt Bakerling
Pioneering Dubuque Leader’s Widow Dies in Alms Home
Mrs. John King, once a social leader in Dubuque, dies at the Home for the Friendless after a life of rise and struggle. Her husband Judge King helped found Iowa’s first newspaper and held multiple public roles before dying in 1871.
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John King
Dubuque
Iowa
Mississippi
St. Louis
Father of Waters
Pioneer
Wisconsin
Lancaster
Grant County
Minnesota
St. Paul
Sioux Falls
S. D
King
Dubuque County
Missouri
Lucas
Washington Park
Cleveland
Patrick Roach Dies in New London at 82
Patrick Roach an aged Henry County resident died of pneumonia Saturday afternoon at his home two miles south of New London He was 82 years old Survived by wife four children and a sister Funeral will be held Monday at 10 from the Catholic church Mt Pleasant with interment in the Catholic cemetery
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Henry County
New London
Patrick Roach
Hannah Brown
Rock County
Kansas
Ed Roach
John Roach
J. C. Codner
Ellen Helphrey
Roach
Ireland
Ohio
J. S. Codner
Mt. Pleasant
Blaze destroys large Iowa barn and outbuildings
Fire at 4:30 p.m. Saturday destroyed H. B. Davidson’s barn in Wapello, Iowa, along with several sheds across the alley. Firemen prevented damage to the nearby residence. A rubber tired runabout and a road wagon were among the losses.
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Wapello
H. B. Davidson
Cadet Examination Set for New Hampton District
A competitive naval academy examination for the district will be held in New Hampton on February 20. Congressman Haugen announced the details. County superintendents will serve on the examining board. the physical exam will be by the pension board at New Hampton with Dr. F G Murphy of Mason City. Principals and alternates must take a second entrance exam.
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New Hampton
Naval Academy
Haugen
Pension Board
F. G. Murphy
Mason City
Creditors face large losses at Thornton Bank
Assignee W. V. Crapser in Thornton Iowa says creditors will likely recover about 30 percent of their claims from the defunct Bank of Thornton. He plans a 10 percent dividend, with 10 percent previously paid, totaling 20 percent to date.
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Thornton Bank
Thornton
Bank of Thornton
W. V. Crapser
Crapser
Aged farmer William Minai hangs self in barn near West Grove
Ottumwa Iowa February 7 William Minai a wealthy and aged farmer living near West Grove was found hanging in his barn. He had been suffering ill health for some time and his family feared he might take his own life. He seemed better yesterday before disappearing.
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William Minai
West Grove
Ottumwa
Minai
Dysart stockmen ship beef to England after Liverpool shipment
Dysart Iowa stockmen report satisfaction with the first direct cattle shipment to Liverpool. They have sent fourteen carloads more cattle to Portland Maine to be loaded onto a cattle ship bound for England.
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Dysart
Liverpool
Chicago
Portland
England
Moscrip Enters New Field At Redpath Lyceum Bureau
F A Moscrip, long time editorial writer for the Times Republic, leaves Marshalltown Times Republic for a new role with Redpath Lyceum bureau to travel on the road in charge of lectures and programs.
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Marshalltown
New Field
F. A. Moscrip
Times-Republican
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Health prompts travel for newspaper editor Moserip
The department of publicity reports Mr. Moserip, editor of the paper, must travel outdoors for health reasons. His physician advised change from a sedentary life after a year of ill health, hoping a few months of travel and exercise will restore his vigor and allow him to resume work.
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Department of Publicity
Blacksmiths in Thornton Charged With Bootlegging Sales
Mason City Iowa February 7 After a four day probe and over a dozen witness testimonies the grand jury indicts Henry Peters and August Pomplein two Thornton blacksmiths for selling alcohol. A sheriff raid uncovered three to four cases of beer hidden in their shops sold under color of business. Both men are longtime residents and local figures.
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Mason City
Grand
Henry Peters
August Pomplein
Thornton
Trewin Likely to Enter Cedar Rapids Congress Race
In Cedar Rapids on February 7 rumors said James H. Trewin will announce for Congress to succeed Rob ert G. Cousins against James W. Good. Trewin neither confirms nor denies, while friends expect a decision soon. E. E. Clark from Washington declines to run, preferring his ICC seat.
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Cedar Rapids
James H. Trewin
Robert G. Cousins
James W. Good
Trewin
E. E. Clark
Washington
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Birdsall to retire from Third district race
Dubuque Iowa February 7. Congressman B P Birdsall will not seek re election in the Third district. His formal announcement will come within days. Visit of J T Adams and Charles McLean to Washington appears to influence the withdrawal. Allison supporters hope Pickett will align with the Allison candidacy. Senator Allison retirement rumors denied by his managers.
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Dubuque
B. P. Birdsall
Birdsall
J. T. Adams
Charles McLean
Washington
Allison
Charles E. Pickett
Dubuque Grand Jury Cites Water Works Scandal Flaws
Dubuque Iowa February seven report of the county grand jury says no indictments found amid lengthy water works inquiry though irregularities and waste were condemned. Officials delayed paying water tax while cash books show a rush to liquidate before next grand jury. One man Mc Arthur now in penitentiary could provide evidence to convict higher officials.
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Dubuque
McArthur
Monster elm felled in Iowa timber yields cordwood
In Elkader Iowa a rock elm one of the area s largest trees was cut to eleven and three quarters cords of wood over twelve days by a man and a helper. Twenty pounds of blasting powder were used to split the log and convert it to lumber priced at six dollars.
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Elkader
Acid Fumes Almost Fatal Incident at Railway Shops
Sioux City reports Charles Brown an Omaha railway shop employee nearly died from inhaling muriatic acid fumes while cleaning pipes. He swooned at his table and was taken to a hospital where his condition remained serious.
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Sioux City
Charles Brown
Omaha
Tribune Subscription Push Hits Local Readers
The Tribune urges readers to subscribe for full access to daily news coverage and latest updates. The campaign emphasizes timely reporting, in-depth stories, and uninterrupted service for subscribed households and businesses.
Southeastern Iowa Lumbermen elects officers at Ottumwa
The Southeastern Iowa Retail Lumbermen's association met in Ottumwa on February 6. T. S. Archibald of Burlington was named vice president, with Leigh Wallace of Washington as president and C. M. Porter of Oskaloosa as secretary treasurer. Directors include C. D. Streeter Keokuk C. C. Gardner Wellman and A. J. Hayes Corydon. The group condemned mail order houses and enjoyed a Trinity Episcopal church banquet and a performance of The District Leader at the Grand. Honorary speaker W Nolan of Minneapolis delivered a humorous banquet address.
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Southeastern Iowa
Ottumwa
Burlington
Southeastern
Awakening Conscience Leads to Restitution in Pierson
In Pierson Pennsylvania on February 7 a well known local man, moved by revival meetings, returned to a widow money to cover four hogs that escaped years ago and ended up in his pens. He said he found religion during the revivals and felt compelled to restitution.
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Pierson
Contraband Game Found Hidden at Cherokee Depot
Cherokee Iowa February 7 deputy game warden Dick Larkin found eighty prairie chickens and thirty five quail hidden beneath pigeons in two barrels at the depot. The birds valued at about two hundred dollars and twenty dollars worth of quail were auctioned off to local buyers for about forty cents per bird. The owner faced a ten dollar fine per bird totaling one thousand one hundred fifty dollars.
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Cherokee
Dick Larkin
Larkin
Lucas County National Bank Opens February Fifteenth
Chariton Iowa February 7 the Lucas County National Bank announces opening February 15 with 50000 capital stock 10000 surplus and profits 12500 of thirty year 2 percent government bonds to secure circulation L H Russelle cashier Percy Copeland assistant cashier The bank occupies the old First National room Farmers from Lucas and Wayne counties compose most shareholders voting no stockholder holds more than 1000 in shares
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Lucas County National
Chariton
Lucas County National Bank
First National
L. H. Russelle
Percy Copeland
Russell
Lucas
Wayne Counties
DeArmand to Seek Congressional Seat in Iowa
Davenport Senator J A DeArmand of Davenport will announce in tomorrow's Democrat his candidacy for Congress to represent Iowa Second District. A physician active in Democratic politics he aims to unseat A F Dawson of Preston, and is a brother of Missouri Congressman DeArmand.
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Davenport
J. A. DeArmand
Iowa
DeArmand
Congressman DeArmand
Missouri
A. F. Dawson
Preston
Scott County
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By Carpenter
E. S. Lopez of Manilla New York testifies the salve healed severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at F S Shriner’s drugstore. Feb.
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E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
F. S. Shriner’s
Charges Hit Thrift in Parker Court-Martial Probe
In Dubuque Iowa on February 8 rumors spread that Major George M Parker of Sac City who commands the First Battalion Fifty sixth regiment Town National Guards will press charges against Adjutant General Thrift over Thrift’s role in the Parker Chantland election fight and a court martial may follow Thrift is viewed as a trusted lieutenant of the governor and involved in the guards controversy.
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Dubuque
George M. Parker
Sac City
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Town National Guards
Parker
Thrift
Parker-Chantland
National Guard
Johnson for Allison in Johnson County Primary
Johnson county aligns with Senator Allison in Iowa City campaign effort. Supporters plan a thorough, organized push to secure an overwhelming primary victory.
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Iowa City
Allison
Johnson County
Angora Cat Wins Second at Chicago Show
Lillian Benton an Angora cat owned by Mrs. Chas Siler of Muscatine Iowa took second prize at the Chicago cat show. The owner refused a $500 offer for the cat.
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Lillian Benton
Muscatine
Chas, Siler
Chicago
Shaving Mishap Links Carbolic Acid Burn
Stronghurst Illinois February 8 Geo Chant suffered a serious facial burn after mistaking carbolic acid for bay rum while shaving. prompt treatment given and no serious aftereffects expected.
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Stronghurst
Ill
Geo. Chant
Waterloo Man Killed By Train
Waterloo Iowa February 8 I J Haddeman was instantly killed when he crossed in front of an Illinois Central engine today His wife is too ill to be told of the accident
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Waterloo
Illinois Central
I. J. Haddeman
S. U. S. Professor Resigns From University
Iowa City professor Leona Call resigns after twenty seven years teaching Greek at the University. plans to move to Webster City to make her home. Few university staff have served longer consecutively.
Would Wed Stepdaughter Sioux Falls Man Faces Bar
County Attorney A G Whitney blocked the marriage of Fred Linch to his stepdaughter Miss Gertrude Gouvinger both of Sioux Falls South Dakota When they sought a license Clerk J A Johnson consulted the attorney and the Dakota couple were refused They left for Dakota City where they hoped to obtain papers Linch had just divorced Mrs Rose Linch and had wed Gouvinger the day after the divorce the marriage was later ruled illegal under South Dakota law
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Sioux Falls
Sioux City
A. G. Whitney
Fred Linch
Gertrude Gouvingner
S. D
J. A. Johnson
Dakota
Linch
Dakota City
Rose Linch
Miss Gouvinger
South Dakota
Cedar Falls Couple Wed in Minnesota to Bypass Divorce Rule
Walter Newbern of Greene Iowa and Miss Faye Warner of Cedar Falls were married yesterday in Albert Lea Minnesota to dodge a one year divorce waiting period. They returned to Cedar Falls and hosted a reception at the bride’s parents’ home with about forty guests.
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Cedar Falls
Minnesota
Walter Newbern
Greene
Faye Warner
Albert Lea
Minn
Jamieson Seeks Democratic Nomination in Eighth District
Senator W D Jamieson of Shenandoah visited Mount Ayr on February 7 to promote his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Eighth District. He reported considerable encouragement from local supporters during the visit.
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Eighth
Mount Ayr
W. D. Jamieson
Shenandoah
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