Hawk Trial Ends in Mistrial After Eight Eight Verdict Split
The Hawk murder trial at Spencer concluded with an eight to four split in favor of conviction versus acquittal and the jury discharged. Judge Lee set a new trial for the August term. Prosecution led by M F Healy of Fort Dodge. Defense included C Davidson of Emmetsburg and Faville of Storm Lake. Miss Ly dia Morris of Rossie died after alleged abortion. Evidence cited abortion performed by Hawks with medical testimony and witness statements from William Johnson and Dr Nordstrom. Hawk did not testify. he previously lived in LaVerne and Colorado Springs before moving to Russie, where the case began lingering.
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C. A. Hawk
Lydia Mortis
Rossie
Spencer
Lee
Aew
Hawk
Clay County
M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Faville
Storm Lake
Wm. Johnson
Hawks
Miss Morris
Johnson
Hawk Home
Nordstrom
Les
Eas Aie
Nordstrum
van Ness
Alden
Iowa City
LaVerne, Minn
Whiich Place
Colorado Springs
Russie
M. B. Church
Doctor Reidy Burned in Wood Alcohol Fire Accident
Dr. Reidy suffered severe burns to the right face and back of the neck after an explosion when alcohol was added to a stove with smoldering coals. The incident occurred Friday afternoon and left him confined at home. He was lucky to escape worse injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reidy
Elowever
Reidy
Farewell Letter Highlights Ex Secretary Wilson Visit
Lars Bidsness letters describe James Wilson of Iowa bidding farewell at a National Museum reception attended by 3,000 Department of Agriculture employees. A bronze bust was presented, with praise for growth to 14,000 staff, and Wilson's thanks to the people. The note recalls Washington weather, mentions Secretary Houston, and ends with wishes for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eid
James Wilson
Iowa
New National Museum
Department
Wilson
Wiora Wilson
Iowan
David F. Houston
Enforce Curfew as Missouri Valley Enacts Order
Mayor of Missouri Valley announces curfew enforcement starting April 20. Parents permitting children under fifteen to roam after nine will face a 25 dollar fine or imprisonment. Dance halls to be monitored. any underage drinking or ungentlemanly behavior to be arrested. Proclamation follows Mothers' Club request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Mothers’ Club
Pruning and Spraying Demonstration for Orchards
The article outlines an April 30 event on pruning and spraying orchard trees. It covers pruning tools timing, cutting methods for large limbs, tree heading, dehorning, and adapting pruning to low weather. Demonstrations will occur at Geroge's orchard and C. Kk. Plarson's, stressing quality fruit over sheer quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwy
Geroge
C. Kk
Fort Dodge Spirit Lake Electrification Meeting Report
Delegation members from Fort Dodge to Spirit Lake met over two days in Fort Dodge to discuss proposed electrification of the steam road. A.C. Brown presided, Crooks and the interurban manager answered questions, and a cost committee was formed. A test run was made Fort Dodge to Boone with stops at Frazer and Boxholm where locals voiced support and warned of higher land prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Spirit Lake
Commercial Club
A.C. Brown
Estherville
Crooks
Des Moines
A. C. Brown
Newers
Boone
Frazer
Boxholm
Heaviest local resident dies weighing nearly 600 pounds
Mrs Marion Millen of Bay lor dies at 42 leaving a record as the heaviest person in Scott county. Her size made coffin placement impossible and the remains were carried to the cemetery on a dray. She once fell through a floor at four neighbors, injuring herself and was carried upstairs with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Millen
Baylor
Scott County
Sieht Mien
Manson Journal
Kane buys Archie Bryce farm near Emmetsboro in 60 acres
Gene Kane purchased the Archie Bryce property southeast of Emmetsboro. The farm comprises 60 acres with a stated consideration of 13,500 dollars for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Kane
Archie Bryce
Emmetsboro
Milwaukee's New Electric Passenger Car Demonstrated
The Milwaukee Road ran a steel built electric passenger car through the city en route to Canton to serve a branch line. It carries its own motive power via an eight cylinder gasoline engine and dynamo, claims 60 to 65 mph, and promises about 8 cents per hour operating fuel. Milwaukee plans seven cars, with one likely on the Spencer to Spirit Lake route this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Milwaukee Company
Spencer
Spirit Lake
The New Library And Court Yard Improvements
The public library has been rearranged and recategorized by Miss Getman of Des Moines aided by ten days of work. The library is in excellent shape and will see many new books purchased in the next two months. Court yard landscaping will begin when ground dries, with shrubs, flowers, and a new cement sidewalk to improve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getman
Des Moines
Court House Yard
Doctor Baldwin witnesses remarkable anesthetic use
Dr Baldwin returned from Chisago after escorting Mrs Mason to a hospital. He witnessed a highly focal anesthetic that leaves the patient conscious during surgery. He sat beside patients during operations and heard a doctor say he would enjoy smoking a cigar if permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Chisago
Harry Mason
Common Ailments of the Horse in The Iowa Homestead
A late issue of The Iowa Homestead featured an extended article by a prominent veterinary surgeon on horse ailments. The practical piece aimed to help farmers keep work horses in good condition and was described as of intense value to all readers.
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Iowa
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Graettinger Boy
Washington
Lars Bidsness
Lars
Washington, D. C. Apt
Alud Lang Syne
Bryan
Pierson
George’s
Milwaukee
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