Will Try Wigman On Murder Charge In 1905 Trial
Spencer Iowa case state of Iowa v Conrad Wigman to be tried at next term in Spencer Clay County court. Fatal shooting near Graettinger last spring linked to a blackmail plot involving a letter demanding money. Detective guarded a haystack. Wigman arrested on $1000 bond. preliminary hearing held April 8 1904. case moved to Clay County for January 1905 term.
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Onrad Wigman
Grachtinger
Wigman
Wiemann
Deeter
Graettinger
Emmettsburg
Palo Alto
Clay County
Spencer
Imprisoned in a Burning Caboose
Webster City Iowa December 29 a Crooked Creek train accident left a caboose burning with two men and a lady aboard while no crew attended the car The stove fire fed by a rousing blaze in extreme cold nearly trapped the passengers before Brushy station as the train proceeded with no water on board and the engineer absent risking a dire escape.
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Webster City
Crooked Creek
Border Plains
Brushy
F. E. Wilson
Wilson
Train Fire Forces Brave Escape At Brushy Depot
Passengers faced a deadly blaze as a fire threatened the train, forcing a perilous jump from the speeding car. Engineers and crew quickly supplied water from the engine to extinguish the blaze in the caboose and the train slowed to a stop at Brushy depot.
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Wilson
Backbone Shot Death in Ringgold County Tragedy
Ellis Overholser a 17 year old boy died after being accidentally shot in the back by Will Christy 16 while four youths hunted near Knowlton in Ringgold County Iowa Christy cocked the gun and the hammer slipped the shot struck At eight to ten feet and entered the back bone killing Overholser within an hour The four boys included Charles Mac Ginty Roy Parkins and Will Christy The father Jacob H Overholser resides in Knowlton Knowlton knows the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Ovrholser
Ringgold
Mt. Ayr
Ellis Overholser
Knowlton
Will Christy
Charles MacGinty
Roy Parkins
Christy
Overholser
Frank Marsh
Jacob H. Overholser
Parole Plea Made for Frank Novak in Murder Case
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins urged to grant parole to Frank Novak serving life at Anamosa for Edward Murray murder. Cedar Rapids leaders and prosecutors pressed for clemency amid broad public attention to Novak’s Alaska pursuit and controversial trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Frank Novak
Anamosa
Edward Murray
Cedar Rapids
Marshal Kozlovsky
Mekota
Novak
Iowa
Alaska
Red” Perrin
America
Walford
Vinton
Murray
Last of million-pound beef consignment shipped to Russians
The final portion of a 1,000,000 pounds barrel beef shipment from Cudahy Packing Company in Sioux City Iowa was sent to Seattle for transport to Port Arthur for Russian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cudahy Packing Company
Seattle
Port Arthur
Japanese fleet captures and delivers last million pounds
A portion of the last million pounds was captured by the Japanese fleet while en route and delivered to the besieging Japanese forces.
Divorce Grants Wife Alimony With Millionaire Hotel Reward
Mrs Lydia Chamberlain, wife of a wealthy medicine maker, wins a Des Moines divorce on cruelty grounds. She receives title to a $350,000 hotel and a $90,000 mortgage as alimony, disputed credit limits, and a past wardrobe purchase of about $5,000 after visiting New York. The husband did not oppose the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lydia Chamberlain
Hugh Brennan
Chamberlain
New York
Central National Bank
Iowa
Grand Avenue
Heater Blast Damages Vinton Button Works
An explosion at the Vinton Pearl Button Manufacturing Co central heating plant destroyed the boiler room wall and damaged the Vinton Canning Co husking shed. In the room were manager S. C. Clark secretary B. M. Mills and fireman Wm Swartzbaugh. none seriously hurt.
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Vinton
Vinton Pearl Button Manufacturing Co
Vinton Canning Co
S. C. Clark
B. M. Mills
Wm. Swartzbaugh
Workmen Discover Ancient Indian Burial Ground
In Humboldt Iowa on December 30 workmen clearing a standpipe site uncovered an ancient Indian burial site atop a hill crest. Graves lay about three feet deep with compacted soil forming brain casts in skulls. bones and teeth remained well preserved despite long burial.
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Humboldt
Town
Blizzard Snarls Creston South Branch Train
Train No. 33 along the south branch out of Creston was stalled two miles north of Kent for hours during a blizzard. Snow shove was sent twice, and after extensive efforts an engine and crew freed the locomotive, arriving in Creston at 1 15 this afternoon, twenty four hours late.
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Creston
Burlington
Kent
Peculiar Train Robbery In Webster City
Mr and Mrs J D Smith of Defiance Ohio arrived in Webster City to settle here When they slept on a train a thief stole 35 from Mr Smith pocketbook kept 10 remaining and returned it The Smiths are parents of the local Western Union Telegraph manager and moved here with his appointment
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Webster City
J. D. Smith
Defiance
Ohio
Des Moines Fire Insurance Losses From Sioux City Blaze
Des Moines fire insurance companies sustained losses in the Sioux City fire totaling 29500 dollars. The incident is noted in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 30.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Fire Insurance Companies
Sioux City
Bright Color Brightens All White Frocks This Year
A touch of bright color appears to brighten white dresses this year. Fashion notes highlight pops of hue as a stylish contrast in spring wardrobes.
Trustees Allocate Creamery Space for Slaughter Tests
Ames Iowa December 30 The Ames trustees build a dedicated slaughter tests facility in the old creamery during the short course. A 40 by 130 foot site south of the water tower is donated for a training shed with lumber donated for a foundation. Furniture plans for the new dairy building are accepted and bids set for January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Board of Trustees
MConnell Leads Teachers in Iowa Association Choices
J J Mc Connell of Cedar Rapids was nominated for president of the Iowa State Teachers association and elected today. The college representation dispute was referred to a committee for report next year. High school principals formed the Iowa High School Athletic Association to elevate sports standards and replace the old clubs.
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Des Moines
J. J. Mc Connell
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Iowa High School Athletic Association
S. N. Fellows
Iowa City
George S. Dick
Red Oak
Ira C. Kling
Libbie Dean
Pleasant
Emma Fordyce
Henry Sabin
Iowa
United States
J. F. Riggs
A. B. Cummins
F. E. Palmer
Jefferson
Ella C. Chantrey
Adair
O. P. Bostwick
Clinton
Adam Pickett
Mt. Ayr
G. W. Samson
Cedar Falls
F. E. Bolton
T. B. Hutton
LeMars
Mattie Lea A Lair
Sidney
Lottie Thompson Named Greatest Woman Financier
Miss Lottie Thompson, a long time Webster City resident, rose from a Webster City stenographer to cashier at a leading New York City bank. The Wall Street Journal recently praised her as the greatest financier in the United States, with a career spanning Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia before returning to major banks.
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Lottie Thompson
Webster City
New York City
Miss Thompson
Wall Street Journal
United States
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Woman Offered High Paying Cashier Post by Major Bank
A woman, after a brief stay in a local loan and trust company, attracted notice from a premier New York bank. The bank traveled to Philadelphia to offer her the cashier position at a New York City bank, with a salary claimed to be the largest ever paid to a woman in the United States.
Nearly frozen in Tama County storm hunter and calf loss
Traer Iowa December 31 John Morrow and his son narrowly survived a severe late storm after getting lost while searching for cattle. They trudged through wind and frost until they found a fence and home. The storm caused heavy stock losses across Tama County with hogs smothered and cattle frozen in fields. J P Foley near Clutter lost two cattle and Anton Noventy three were frozen solid in the field.
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Traer
John Morrow
Tama
J. P. Foley
Clutter
Anton Noventy
Great Northern Plans $1 Million Sioux City Expansion
The Great Northern Railroad will spend about $1 million in Sioux City, constructing a double track steel structure from the bridge over the Missouri River to Division street, adding a surface union line on Third street, a new passenger station at Fourth and Howard, and restoring Division Street shops. The plan includes linking to Nebraska to connect with the Burlington system, with $250,000 in terminal property already purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Great Northern Railroad Company
The
Journal
Great Northern
Missouri River
Third Street
Division Street
Fourth and
Howard Streets
Nebraska
Burlington
Jolly Della Weds Manager In Armory Ceremony
Jolly Della Pringle, famed actress, married her manager J O Tuttle in a one night armory ceremony before her company of 22 artists in Chariton. Mayor I N Bowen officiated with a large audience noting the marriage as a box office draw. The couple planned a post wedding tour to Broken Bow Nebraska.
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I. N. Bowen
Della
Knoxville
Broken Bow
Neb
Webster Named Chief of Washington Dairy Department
Ed H. Webster, Iowa State College class of 1901, appointed chief of the dairy department at Washington D C. He previously taught dairy science at Iowa State and Kansas Agricultural College and last year managed the Littleton creamery in Denver earning 2500 dollars. The permanent civil service post carries the same salary and cements Webster as a high honor for Iowa State dairy training. Prof McKay praises his swift rise and recognition.
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Ames
H. Webster
Iowa State College
Washington, D. C
Webster
Kansas Agricultural College
Littleton
Denver
Colo
Civil Service
McKay
Resignations End Ames School Board Trouble
In Ames Iowa on December 31 citizens urged Professor C R Scroggie to stay as superintendent and urged resignation of secretary C G Lee. Scroggie withdrew then resigned after board exonerated Lee and Baker resigned. Perry Bower filled the vacancy. The board offered superintendent post to F E King at 1600 dollars.
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Ames
C. R. Scroggie
Scroggie
Board of Education
C. G. Lee
George E. Baker
Baker
Lee
Professor Scroggie
Perry Bower
F. E. King
Centerville
The Holy City Promises Grand Stage Experience
The Holy City company concentrates on stage beauty over transport needs as Gordon & Bennett promote a sumptuous production. The General Manager declares the play’s the thing with eager anticipation and goodwill, with a January 16 date set.
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Holy City
Gordon & Bennett
Gordon
Chronic Diarrhoea Cured by Remedy After War Service
Herman Stein of Pueblo Colorado recalls suffering chronic diarrhoea during three years in the Philippines warding off many doctors cures until Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him completely. He reports no relapse since. Sold by Shriner Swayze. Jan.
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Philippines
U. S. Army
Chamberlain
Herman Stein
Union Ave
Pueblo
Colorado
Shriner & Swayze
January Thaw Meets Rough Streets Hindering Travel
The first day of the month brings a January thaw that leaves streets and roads in poor condition for pedestrians and teams, complicating travel and daily tasks.
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Gobble & Heer
North Side
Will
H. N. Deeter
M’connel
Traer County
Jolly Della
E. H. Webster
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