What He Took From the Washington Star
Adsir the detective praises John D Rockefeller for warmth shown to sheriffs and lawmen at a banquet in Dubucqne. He recalls a December night, a bigamist nab, and an encounter with Class who welcomes Adair and offers a drink before a walk.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Scared Off. Miss Mary Garden on Winter Fashion Choices
Miss Mary Garden in New York discusses winter fashion with forty evening gowns. She compliments black and white styles but notes some are too revealing. A bishop at a recent reception exits abruptly, joking that the crowd gives him the cold shoulder.
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Fragmented miscellany on dance, art, and history notes
A collage of odd items spans dancing revival predictions, remarkable photography by a blind artist, Roman palace pavement discoveries, a Yorkshire church hymn method, London traffic figures at Bank, and French army strength figures. It threads curiosities, historical touches, and brief notices with varied locales and eras.
Maybray Recital Evidence Upheld in Ben Marks Trial
In a Ben Marks trial morning session Judge Arthur ruled that Maybray statements to his wife about visits to Marks may be admitted as evidence. Adri Maybray testified she accompanied her husband to the market but did not enter the house, and Tra Me Day testified to Maybray entering the Marks residence through the back gate in late March.
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Servitor of Stephenson First Engine Builder Dead
Joseph Slater an old settler died last week in Belle Plaine ta and was regarded as the oldest locomotive engineer. He helped his father build the first steam separated engine the Rocket by George Stephenson. His father was a noted English machinist and the family ties with the Stephensons were by marriage. Slater apprenticed in Newcastle and went to India four times with Stephenson’s company before emigrating to America in 1846.
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Coal Rate Ruling Restores Old Des Moines Switching Charge
Des Moines authorities rule that the Great Western coal switch rate should revert to 20 cents under the old law. The commission abandons recent changes and applies historical terms, signaling a major shift in switching policy and potential wider impact on related lines.
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Police Abuse Allegations Hit Muscatine Officers
Sensational affidavits accuse Muscatine police of clubbing girls and women at officials’ prompting. The alleged cruelty and mistreatment are linked to an effort by the Stain Federation of Taber to seek ouster proceedings. Governor Carroll confers with Attorney General Erdpol.
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Interurban Railroad Revival and Estherville Hotel Plans
Interurban railroad revival moves forward as authorities consider reorganizing the line to attract eastern capital. Estherville announces a $60,400 hotel project funded by Commerical Club stock sales exceeding initial goals. construction to begin soon with a December 1912 completion target and a five year lease to Gardner and Johnson at 26 000 annually.
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Des Moines Police Required to Record Their Gifts
A municipal policy mandates Des Moines police officers and detectives to publicly record gifts and financial favors received. The measure, endorsed by city officials, aims to increase transparency in police operations and curb potential conflicts of interest.
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Iowa City council orders five saloons closed in special session
Iowa City officials moved to reduce saloons to meet state law, closing five establishments in a special session. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling and targets licensing limits across the city.
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Jawa City
Will Beeth
Davenport elevator tragedy and corporate fraud alleged
An elderly farmer of near Dixon is killed when clothing is caught in an elevator shaft. Indictments surfaced elsewhere alleging officer misconduct and undisclosed stock dealings in a company led by a president whose actions remained unknown to another stakeholder. Des Moines reports indicate further investigations and arrangements connected to a bank matter and a detective’s inquiry.
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Half Million Taken in Maybray Schemes
John C. Maybray testified in the Ben Marks case that his Maybray gang swindled about 528 025 across the country. He recounted money hidden in Omaha safety deposit vaults, later carried as drafts and currency, with two partners and additional scams in Little Rock Arkansas before federal raids.
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Second Trial Begun for Leo Krampo Murder Case
In Newton Indiana the second trial of Leo Krampo near Dexter opened in district court for the February 24 1941 murder of a woman identified as Hermanezicitec. The defendant allegedly murdered to conceal cattle theft and robbery and faced a prior hung jury with a verdict of not guilty.
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Reward Offered for Assailants in Bowman Case
Miss Bowman identified her attackers after a Monday assault and captivity in a vacant building on the town outskirts. City and county authorities, joined by citizens across nearby towns, posted a $3,000 reward for their arrest. The incident left Bowman injured but slowly recovering.
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Preacher Candidate for Governor Announces Candidacy
In Marshaltown Ta a preacher Rev GO PD Ellett editor of the Town Prohibitionist announces his run for governor on the prohibities ticket ahead of the June primary He serves on a national prohibition committee and formerly chaired districts
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Hawarden and Surroundings News Briefs Include Fires and Health
Sioux County issues 607 teen hunter licenses since July 1 with many in past two weeks. Hawarden reports A F Anderson's barn burned with three horses lost. Schaller quarantines homes for scarlet fever. two local children infected. Nashua creamery destroyed by fire, $5,000 loss, insurance. Iowa City street car accident kills Mrs. Springtire, injures her son. Logan boy Thomas Weatherly improving after self-inflicted rifle wound. Hawarden school holiday closure and staff changes noted. Cedar Rapids reports blackhand gang claim barn fire. Des Moines talks railroad tariff rules affecting local merchants. Creston selects town board member for National Shoe Retailers. farm editor Quirk’s family affected by fire. Des Moines leader and civic notes include stock and land tax changes, and corn yield reports from Marietta area.
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