Murder, Love Triangle Shocks Burlington Iowa
Burlington Iowa Sept 16 a widow Mrs Catherine Shurtz stands accused in the murder of her husband farmer John Yorhees Shurtz as a 20 year old farm hand George Leroy Spees implicated himself in a full confession. Spees describes entering the home and shooting Shurtz while the couple slept, with Mrs Shurtz denying guilt despite accusations and a bond of secrecy surrounding the affair. Spees alleges Mrs Shurtz urged him to kill the husband to free their relationship. The case unfolds as investigators search for Spees and the missing shotgun used in the crime.
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J. W. Shurtz
Junnt
Illinois
Catherine Shurtz
John Yorhees Shurtz
Middleton
Spees
Indianapolis
Shurtz
Shane
Hun
Salta
Jun Ha
Bion
J. V
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Jun
Kate
Misao
Benny
George Leroy Spees
Ind
John V. Shurtz
Des Moines
Niles
Quebec Has No Liquor Problem Says Broker
New York stock and bond broker Doe Eller, visiting Dubuque, says in Quebec a government controlled liquor system eliminates the liquor problem. He cites public rooms, cafes with meals, and government stores, noting favorable profits, tourism influx, and no bootlegger riches or deadly mishaps.
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Doe Eller
New York
Dubuque
Canada
Julien Dubuque
Elder
Russia
Turkey
Montreal
Prohibition
Quebec Peace and Prosperity Praised by Elder
In remarks praising Quebec, Mr. Elder claims the region has no crime, debauchery, or mail theft, contrasting it with Bolshevik Russia and other places. He also extols Quebec’s scenery and natural advantages observed during a brief stay in Dubuque.
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Russia
Turkey
United States
Elder
Dubuque
Mystery Blaze Reported as Father Is Found Dead
A morning alarm from Mys Shurtz alerted neighbors. The son discovered his father’s body and informed his mother, who was already aware of the tragedy as per Spees. The incident details remain under investigation with officials seeking witnesses.
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Shurtz
Spees
Ames Peddlers Face Stringent City Licenses and Tests
Ames imposes strict licensing on peddlers with a $7.60 first day fee and $3 for each additional day, plus $2 medical and health checks, $2 for perishables inspection, and $1 morality review, totaling $12.50 before any sale. The ordinance requires health officer examination, inspection of goods, and police verification of moral character.
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Ames
Iowa City
Jever
Chief of Police
Peddler
Farmer Accused Of Stealing Corn Fattened Hogs
Guy Simington, a farmer near Langdon, bound over to the Clay county grand jury for larceny in the night. He admitted stealing two hogs weighing 560 pounds from Ralph F. Hoffman last Friday. Bonds set at 500 dollars. Morningstar of Dickens seen with him. hogs found in Langdon stockyards. Hearing on writ of replevin set for Saturday. Also: A child drowned in a Des Moines area water tank near Radcliffe after falling in while visiting relatives.
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Grand Jury
Guy Simington
Langdon
Clay County Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
H. T. McLane
Ralph F. Hoffman
Simington
Spencer
Simingtons
Lidman
Mn Hoffman
Justice McLane
Spencer News-Herald
Radcliffe
Jens P. Hanson
Des Moines
Martin Christianson
Story City Herald
Recrudescence Of Abnormally The Flapper Appearance
A colorful flapper variant described as wearing sandals a bright scarf instead of a belt a long cigarette holder and a bright hat has appeared in London and puzzles commentators whether it concerns the Genoa conference of the humane society noted by the Milwaukee Sentinel.
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