Indictment Returns in Murray County Property Case
A Grand Jury returns an indictment involving the Murray property dispute. Parties include Purcell, Shavdle, and Haywood with claims of mortgage delinquency and transfers. The case centers on a deed, mortgage balance, and attempted settlements as bids and loans influenced by a local real estate deal.
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Danker Calley
Murray Utywood
Chegasla
Clinton Heamage
Wes Vrowing
Oubof P Real
Este
Bana
Lewis Zickertus
Wil Allhoer
Jocopaite
Shavdle
Aiea
Purcell
Aen
Fuecoll
Huy
Zlegenetu
Political maneuvering dominates Des Moines scene in state contest
Reports from Des Moines detail candidates for speaker and party clash as Henderson and Kenderson challenge each other with strong support. A military committee chair says not to run, while party factions debate delegation loyalties. Separate notes cover local court disputes, Templar Park plans, and a serious farming accident, plus a Des Moines postmasters convention and a lightning-fire loss at a stock farm.
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Jown
Identified Body Likely Plymouth County Official
Believed to be A. Rudolf, former Plymouth County treasurer, dead near LeMars. Schindel Howard crothers reported a man killed on the wall pond track with coat initials and a matching suit sold to Rudolf. Rudolf had left Le Mars months ago and had written of travel for a Denver firm. relatives seek confirmation from the brother-in-law in Denver.
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A. Rodolh
Plymouth County
Sehinde & Howard
Crother's
LeMars
Lana Undertaking Company
Lanvar
Cote
Phace
Schindel & Traward
Schindel & Howard
A. Rodolf
Modalf
le Mairy
Nash-Simitht Sea and Coffee Company
Denver
Lamar
Rudolf
Hersler
Would, Shoot Him on Sight Gouneil Bliffs Bandit On the Run
Desperate highwayman who robbed State Savings Bank at Couneil Blis on April 18 is believed trapped in a swamp five miles below the river. Officers sweep the area with orders to shoot the robber on sight as a pistol duel amid a cheering crowd is recalled and a mob is driven back from the bank by gunfire.
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Gouneil -Bliffs
State Savings
Couneil Blis
Ignier
A. Ritn
Uie-robheti
Gwanip
Cishtir
Tigzstrack
Muzzle
Corderer
Ander
The Paulson Disappearance Pats Contours of Lead
Patrolman Garey of Cleveland reports progress on the Paulson case. He traced the missing Cleveland man from Sioux City to Sandusky Ohio via a checked trunk ticket and new inquiries. Carey says no solid leads yet and suspects Paulson was enticed aboard and dumped.
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Paulson
Garey
Cleveland
Ohio
Thomas Paulson
Sioux City
Sandusky
Dovk
Opposition to Importation of Negroes in Des Moines
A Des Moines committee presented a petition from about 1,000 citizens urging Gov. Guy Shaw to stop the importation of Hepta Mmiey. The Governor expressed sympathy with the opposition but said any action would violate state and national constitutions.
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Guy, Shaw
Des Moines
Commercial Agency Sued and Bank Case In Iowa
Murray Iron Works of Burlington sued Dun & Co in U S Circuit Court seeking 20000 for report in the Dun daily sheet. Dismissal without prejudice, new suit planned in State Court Burlington for lesser damages. Wooldredge sues Bankers Casualty Des Moines and Boulware for 80000 after Citizens Bank robbery dispute. McFarland case trial at Des Moines over 5000 tied to Iowa census scandal.
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Des Moines
Polis Daity
Advadés
JS. A1
Hunter
Ceston
Uiad
Mount Speciity
Murray Iron Works of
Burlington
R.G. Dun & Co
United States
Dun Daily
Sucd. M.A. Wooldredge
Citizens Bank of
Neokirk
Bankers', Casualty
Iowa
McFarland
Poisoning case and other local crimes in Midwest notices
A mixed batch of brief crime items: Viola Turlocker arrested in Iowa for alleged poisonings in Nebraska, with two victims recovering. seven bootleggers indicted by a Grand Jury in Atlantic with bail outcomes noted. a Fort Dodge Illinois Central yard wreck damaging a switch engine with no injuries. Governor Shaw extradites William Sullivan to Wisconsin for a Fon du Lac case. prison escape by T H Menderson from Stuart jail after a gun entering charge.
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Lowa
Viola Turlocker
Lastings
Neb
Sheklow
Hlicit Venilors
Atlantic
Trial of Mrs Anna George Captures Ohio Courtroom Turmoil
The trial of Mrs Anna George in Canton Ohio draws wide interest as she faces a murder charge regarding a brother-in-law of the U S president. Prosecution presents its case while defense opens amid courtroom scenes with friends, bouquets, and occasional wit between attorneys.
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Anna
George
Canton
Ohio
Geo
Agany Tava
Hell
Newton
Ganton
Canton jury hears case of Mrs. George in murder trial
The Canton courtroom sees Mrs. George emotionally tested as evidence links her to Saxton’s murder. Prosecutor Pomerene labels her an adventuress while Welty defends with claims of justifiable homicide or emotional insanity. Spectators view her as a local heroine amid the long imprisonment and letters of support.
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Mrs. George
Saxton
Columbus
Canton
Atlee Pomerene
James J. Grant
Pomeréne
George
Adventuress
Mr. Welty
Reed to Retire from Congress for Law Career
Speaker Reed quits politics to join Simpson Shacher Barnity in New York as head of the firm and plans to resign his seat after a brief abroad trip. He will practice law, earn at least 50000 a year from insurers, possibly up to 100000, while remaining a referee for insurers. Washington figures say the move aids a 1900 or 1904 presidential bid as party leaders list younger candidates. Hopkins, Dalzell, Payne, Henderson, Cannon, Grosvenor, and Newman are noted.
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Speaker
Thomas Kickett Reed
New York
Simpson, Shacher & Barnity
Congress
Speaker Reed
United States
Washington
Reed
McKinley
Sherman
Hopkins
Dalzell
Payne
Henderson
Cannon
Grosvenor and
Nepburn
Arrest of Counterfeiters Who Engraved Famous $100 Note
Secret service agents under Chief John Ilkin captured counterfeiter Efe and a group of engravers and distributors linked to the Monroe notes. The operation followed a year of undercover work, with arrests in Philadelphia and Lancaster after meticulous surveillance and secrecy.
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Secret
John Ilkin
Efe
Washington City
Gage
William M. Jacobs
W. L. Kendig
Lunewaster
Arthur Taylor
Baldwin
Bredett
Philadelphia
James Burns
Tacobs
Secret Service
Wilkie
Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
Troops to go to Manila for reinforcement
The report states fourteen thousand regulars and volunteers are to be sent to reinforce Gen. Otis in Manila. Transport may limit speed, with arrivals not expected before the rainy season. Once ships depart, Otis will command about 21,729 troops, including new recruits.
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Otis
Manila-ag
Manila
Ippines
Ahea
Tragedy Near South Holland as Father Slays Son
In South Holland a father, Dykstra, killed his 5-year-old son after a heated moment at home. Neighbors recalled his belief he must act under divine wrath. Police later detained him at the scene and he was jailed, with the community stunned by the Sunday incident near the Illinois railroad town.
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South Holla
Dykstra
Pertor
South Holland
Chicago
Isaae
Earth
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Speure
Iton
James Mercer
Fonda
Uist Dlags
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Saxony
J. I. Martindale
Iowagate College Experiment Station
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D. I Ciftiss
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Dey Nok Atoll
Ulinois Central
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Ark
Willian Sullivan
Shaw
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Wm. Sullivan
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