Hill Turned Down as Envoy Appointment Sparks Objections
Paris reports David Jayne Hill arrived from The Hague amid surprise over American ambassadorial plans. Objections cited involve a German connection to Hill’s family and past negotiations, with a letter from Berlin expected to explain changes. In other news, a Granite City hunter found dead in Carabel Slough with a bullet wound. authorities suspect murder.
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Tower
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Sternberg
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Paris
David Jayne Hil
Hague
Carabel Slough
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William Stein
Iowa State News: Events Across the Commonwealth
A roundup of recent happenings across Iowa covers government actions, public events, and community updates. Notable items include local council decisions, school notices, and regional developments impacting residents and organizations.
Murderer Of Mable Schofield Must Stay In Prison
The case centers on Thomas Mulvaney and Judge C Cole challenging a state statute that ties poison murder to premeditation and first degree. The defense argues the fourteenth amendment shields juries from such rigid mapping, contending lesser offenses may apply. Evidence indicates the victim ingested a dangerous compound, but the verdict hinges on whether premeditation is proven beyond doubt.
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Fire damages threaten Avece business section escape
A fire caused fifteen thousand dollars in losses to a neighborhood business district as firefighters battled flames that endangered the Avece area. Officials reported extensive smoke and water damage with a dozen structures affected before containment, while investigators pursue the cause and assess total impact.
Mackown Found Not Guilty in Arson Charge
Webster George MacKown was acquitted of arson in the Webster factory fire case. The trial noted the state's weak arson case after a prior embezzlement verdict, which prosecutors argued motivated the arson.
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Webster George MacKown
Webster
Comples Her Own Arrest in Oskaloosa Scandal
Former Des Moines music teacher Adela B Davies stirred a stir in Oskaloosa by compelling her own arrest on lewdness charges. Constable George An apartment served a warrant for Mrs Davies and for a man named John Dee. The rooms were searched and reports say a man was present but Davies denied inviting him, seeking to clear long-rumored accusations tied to her retirement as corister of Central ML E church.
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Adela B. Davies
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George
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John Dee
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Missing cashier's home burns in West Point fire
Fire damaged the residence of Lawrence Smith, missing cashier of the defunct West Point Bank, but firefighters prevented total loss. Overheated basement furnace sparked the blaze. the house was occupied by the banker’s brother who was asleep. Insurance will cover the loss, not exceeding $1,000.
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West Point
Lawrence Smith
West Point Bank
Pisht
Clothes Torn From Body At Box Company Plant
Edward Maxson, an employee at the Mississippi Box company, was injured at work when his trousers were caught on a shaft end and torn off. He was tossed about and injured in a burst cellar area and was taken to Tiershey hospital. doctors expect recovery.
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Muscatine
Edward “Maxson
Mississippi Box Company
Tiershey Hospial
Whitbeck Captured After Duluth Patricide Chase
After a lengthy pursuit in Duluth, Union-Walter Whitbeck was captured by authorities in connection with a brutal murder case. The suspect, linked to the victim Botho Whitbeck, faced custody as investigators pressed for details.
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Duluth
Union
Walter Whitbeck
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aArdo Whitbeck
Ada
Beer Bottle Accident Leaves Man Injured Near Death
E. W. Halleck, a Stuart brakeman on the Rock Island line, was badly cut after stepping on a broken beer bottle in Walnut yards. A main artery was severed, causing heavy bleeding before he was brought to Atlantic for treatment.
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Child May Die of Scalding Accident Near Town
The young daughter of Mrs. John Stoker living about four miles from town sustained severe scalding when a sewing machine caused overturned hot liquid to spill. The incident occurred in the kitchen room and is reported as an accident with the mother noting the child’s critical condition.
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John Stoker
Davenport Saloons Enjoined After Fatal Incident
A cryptic report notes action against twenty Davenport saloons following a deadly incident. Judge Sherman of Washington district court ordered restrictions, with a state court setting a one ten state limit amid ongoing enforcement concerns.
Ex Slave Burns to Dez Leen
Ex slave is reported to have burned a deed or item tied to Dez Leen in an unclear incident. The fragmentary note mentions a fire event and persons possibly connected to a location or headline.
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Roads Improve in Iowa County by Dragging
Road drag expert King says repeating the process on main graded routes will form a permanent hard pan that sheds water. The practice, applied to Holstein Ida county and surrounding roads, aims to keep them in good condition through varied weather.
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Iona Falls Attorney Missing Near Month Ago
L Weave r, a young attorney from Iona Falls and son of Judge S M Weare of the supreme court, purportedly left town about a month ago for a business trip to Iowa City and Des Moines. Relatives have not located him despite efforts, and his wife reportedly received a letter from Omaha about a week ago expressing concern for his safety.
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Towa City
Des Moines
Omaha
Woman loves and loses in tangled romance tale
A fragmented Washington Herald clipping laments love misreads and romantic pursuit. A woman misreads a man’s affection while a girl shows zeal for two suitors, neither clearly the right one. The piece also mentions a crooked pad in Los Angeles tied to Harriman's Romans in Scotland and scattered references to Edinburgh Perth Inverness and Scottish excitement.
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Washington Herald
Los Angeles
Bank Robbery Near EN Youngs Pay Roll Mine
Bandits robbed a miner of about 5 000 dollars near the EN Youngs mine, two men were captured after a running fight with sheriff and deputies. The third robber escaped, described as dark complexioned about five ten, wearing brown clothes. The crime triggered a two mile chase with a gun duel before two suspects surrendered. One victim, Freszer, was only lightly injured and notified authorities.
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Disastrous Prairie Fire Rages Southeast of Pukwana Kimball
A large prairie fire swept between Pukwana and Kimball with high winds driving the blaze over a wide area. Reports say it continued southeastward as firefighters battled the flames through the day. Meanwhile New York educator Dr Truman Jay Backus, head of Packer Collegiate Institute, died at age 82.
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New York
Truman Jay Backus
Packer Collegiate Institute of Brooklyn
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N. Y
Appeal to the President on Raleigh Outrage Enquiry
A Lexington Kentucky petition seeks presidential involvement to urge Governor action against riders' outrages. Leading citizens want executive coordination for discussion and possible steps. A report mentions settlement talks between Equity Tobacco and G. A. Brock's Equity Society in Winchester.
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Kentucky
Society of Equity Tobacco
G. A. Brock
Equity Society
Winchester
Seer Teia
Forbids Betting at Benning Reported Legislation Debate
Fragmentary report notes representatives discuss gambling law extensions and potential penalties. Citations are unclear. text shows references to the King May Lose His Arm and mentions amputations among medical or military topics. No clear events or dates available.
Bank Directors Threatened Over Bank Failure
Ottumwa reports Farmers' and Drovers' bank of Se nour closed by a State examiner after cashier Leroy Ware is found short 400000. Directors Dr A O Cover and Frank Llewelyn received threatening letters likely from miners who lost savings. Threats demand full depositors paid within four days. Ware is in penitentiary and bank cannot meet obligations.
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A. O. Cover
Frank Llewelyn
Farmers’ and Drovers
Bank of Senour
Leroy Ware
Ware
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