Beattie Guilty in First Degree Murder Verdict
Beattie, aged Chester Meld, Vu, found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his wife on July 18. Jury returned after fifty eight minutes. judge directed another jury review, verdict upheld. Death sentence set for Richmond on November 24 with a stay of execution for ninety days. Beattie told friends he has not lost yet.
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Hetty Clay Heattly
Chester- Meld
Gewity
Weing
Har Ag
Midet
Watson
Beattie
Richmond
Friends Beattie
Wilson
Supreme Court of Appeals of Hernia
Wendenburg
Supreme Court
Julie Watson
Wttle Des Tay
Temestas
Rich banker a smuggler in international jewel fraud case
Nathan Aber of Kenosha Wisconsin and Celtine dohnntt of Memphis are implicated in a long running fraud tied to Jenkins jewels. The financier, wealthier than many, operates offices abroad and faces federal arrest efforts. Allen and Collina will appear to plead within ten days.
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Nathan Aber
Kenosha
Wis
Dohntt
Celtine
Memphis
Penn
Jenkins
Andy
Tla
Custo
Ian
Gem. Gealers
Puspicion
United States
Allen and
Collina
United States District Attorney
Mayor Knotts Arrested in Gary Bribery Probe
Gary Indiana mayor Thomas J. Knotts faces bribery charges over a $95,000 heating franchise. Warrants issued for four aldermen and a board member. only one served. A map linked to the mayor’s case is noted in securing evidence against the city. Officer Dean, involved, reportedly carried cash on entering and leaving the mayor’s office.
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Thomas J. Knotts
Gary
Ind
Board of Public Works
Scinis
Knotts
TB. Dean
Mayot
Den
Dean
Knott
Foo
Trouble for Eight Kansans In Maryland Tarring Case
Eight Kansas men and boys were arrested near Shady Bend for alleged ties to the tar and feathering of Miss Mary Chamberlain a young school mistress. County attorney McCandless pushed for investigation while trials for several suspects are set for next month.
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Miss Chamberlain
Pond
Shady Bend
Kan
Mary Chamberlain
Scheol
McCandless
Edward Ricard
E.G Clark
A. M. Sims
John Schmidt
Watson Scranton
Jay Wittwater
Chester Anderean
Delbert Kindle- Pparger
Kiven
Pan
Chain Herlain
Discrimination Charged in Steamship Freight Rates Probe
United States investigators pursue charges against three steamship lines over alleged freight-rate discrimination and possible Sherman Antitrust Act violations. The probe, aided by US District Attorney Wise, has run two months but has not uncovered a pool or agreement document. Foreign South American lines hinder full access to evidence. Two foreigners arrested in Madrid for carrying a Mona Lisa replica, claims it is a copy. La Follette leads Minnesota progressives as standard bearer for next presidential race, in Minneapolis event.
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United States
New York
South
Wise
Wine
Sult
Eleven Killed In French Restaurant Debris Collapse
In Nice on September 11 a restaurant connected to the Eldorado and the adjacent theater collapsed. Emergency workers pulled fifteen victims from the rubble, with eleven dead and sixteen severely injured. Authorities investigate the cause as rescuers continue clearing debris.
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Nice
France
Eldorado
Arent Theater
Teron Dent
Crop Report Signals Poor Yields Across Staples
The September crop report shows corn and wheat below ten year averages with oats and barley turning out poorly. Potatoes also look weak. Indicates yields per acre and overall hay totals, with comparisons to previous years and ten year averages.
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Department of Agriculture
Ink
Steamer Lydncy Strands After Reef Collision
Steamer Lydncy carrying 650 eastern Iowa passengers struck a rock reef in the Moline pool of the Mississippi River and ran aground in three and one half feet of water. Passengers were moved to a sand barge and towed to shore near Davenport where supper was provided by the Davenport Commercial Club. The Sydney, sailing from Dubuque, had departed with local officials and merchants aboard and assisted in the harbor approach before the vessel wedged on the reef near the lock. Captain Dipper attempted to regain control as the steamer swung around and stranded on the bottom.
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Lydncy
Towa
Tock Teland
Mississipp
Davenport
Iowa Eliles
Batida
Harbor Channel
Moline Lock
Dipper
Gov Hadley Attacks Rail Rate Doctrine in East Visit
Missouri Governor Hadley, accompanying Mrs Hadley, departs Jefferson City for New Jersey to attend the conference of governors at Spring Lake. He plans a speech opposing Judge Sanborn’s Minnesota rate case ruling that states lack power to regulate railroad rates, warning it would curb state rights and empower the federal government.
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Missouri
Wim
Sanborn
Hadley
Jefferson City
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyater Bay
Spring Lake
N J
Minnesota
United States
Horses Run Away With Corpse At Depot
A reported incident at Plattsmouth depot describes horses pulling a hearse with Mrs. J. McVeigh aboard. The horses ran away crashing the hearse, dragging driver George Decker several rods while he clung to the reins. The casket was opened and found empty or not arranged.
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Mra. J
McVeigh
Plattsmouth
Dhydr George Decker
Turbulent Early 20th Century News Snapshot
A fragmented 1910s era digest reports Kipling warning Canada on treaty saturation, a Swiss ban, a Virginia primary showing a 2 to 1 margin, murder trials in Philadelphia and New York, governors nominees in Baltimore, and various crimes and political shifts. It notes battles over labor, railroads, and anti Jewish rhetoric, plus aviator records, a French explorer, and a dying politician in Wisconsin.
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Hudyard Kipling
Canada
Switzerland
Carl Rasch
Enival
Mupland
Puecaideme
Virginia
Sormatory Mertin
Reyburn
Philadelphia
Jeese Pomeroy
Massachusetts
Weritener
New York
Agatst Renta Ilaford
Heattie
Frederick Wennerstrom
Tome
Cary
al Arthur Pue Gorman, Jr
Demorest
Phillip Lee Goldaborough
Baltimore
Mre
Grace Webster
Kndt
Hee Burns
St. Luke's Hospital
Joseph Zeliner
Hoevis
Nequehoning
Thomas F. Ramsey
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Iowa Happenings Console Courts and Arson Probes
District court in Des Moines handles 434 divorce petitions split between men and women as petitions rise yearly. Fire marshal probes arson cases in Kialo and Dumont with a blacksmith’s fraud claim and a bottle oil fire plot. Davenport police face funds issue from a published souvenir book. Governor Carroll posts 300 reward for Frank Senaraway murder. Iowa livestock rules tighten care to keep animals healthy before entry to the state.
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Retvord Beerking
Terufy Dex Moines
Divorcva
Aleady
Lightning Strikes Bandstand At Indianola County Fair
At Indianola the Henry band from Des Moines played as the storm hit the county fair. Lightning struck the bandstand during the William Tell overture storm scene, tossing several musicians from chairs and breaking up the concert. No one was seriously hurt. Attorney General Cosson heads to Fort Madison to resume the state prison probe with Judge Roberts and Mayor Rheldon. several weeks expected for hearings. Also reports of a saloon fight in Cedar Rapids and a stabbing linked to Bax Dowell, with a severe arm wound likely limiting use for life. A murdered woman connected to Iowa arises in the narrative.
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Indianola
Henry
Des Moines
Cosson
Fort Madison
Roberts
Rheldon
Cedar Rapids
Frank Brooks
Bax. Dowell
Clinton
Alleged burial plot case tied to Des Moines undertaker chain
The report alleges a scheme involving Des Moines area funeral workers and an alleged trust to control funerals. It claims involvement by Luther and others in the alleged conspiracy, including purchases of a casket, difficulties obtaining a hearse, and opposition from rival establishments. The piece notes disputes over a family’s final rites and alleged financial improprieties.
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Uthie
Luther Dacdireg
E& Family
Dairy Center
Des Moines
Lox Center
Uvers
Trukt Hi Oyen
Stores robbed in daylight during county fair in Nashua
Burglars struck during a Nashua fair sale, looting three business houses. Mayor Wh.8 Marae lost his jewelry store safe contents, cash from Mr. Woodbridge’s register, and minor sums at The Cughey’s Grocery. Police had no crew to pursue the robbers as proprietors returned from the fair.
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Nashua
Finn
Marae
Ft Reontente
Cughey
Mt. Woodbridge
Lost Grip Worth Fortune In Suitcase Burglary Case
The mystery of a suitcase containing 4000 dollars was cleared after F K Noyes asked for a trader’s license. Police had the case after a trunk with 500 cash 7000 in certificates and 2506 in funny notes was found abandoned near the Revee factory.
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Anding
Suiteass
Noyes
St. Inn
Revee
Employ Res
Muscatine Tension Rises Over Strikebreakers At Plant
Soldiers told to be ready as tension grows in Muscatine over importation of strikebreakers to McKee and Biliven plant. Non union labor to be housed on third floor. local company notified to report at a moment's notice. Cellar door death trap reported in Ida Grove. a woman killed after falling through an open trapdoor. Storm damages Keokuk with 25,990 in losses. Hotel Keokuk roof destroyed and bricks blown into the rotunda.
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Muscatine
Inbara
McKee & Biliven
Arenallz
South End
H. F. Lange
L. J. Allen
Ida Grove
Tem
Es On
Keokuk
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Japan
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Perham
Order of Railroad
Denver and Rilo Grande Railroad
Hellodorus
Tearsteyn
Edward Hart
Irene
Hart
Atrese
Fogarty
Indiana ‘State Prison
Michigan City
Anti-Galoar League
Fatt
Brewers’ Congress
Rasume
Kialo
Flavelock
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Lutterman
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Butler County
A. P. Pfeffer
Harry Wilkinson
Les Moluesa
Pollen Pension Fund
Idle
Department of Public Safety
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Riddle
Wilkinson
Poller
Edward Cochran
John Hagemann
Guchrin
Tassmann
Wassmann
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Towa Commission of Animal Health
Reaume
Taft
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