Developments in Jones Danner murder case unfold
Over the past forty eight hours the Jones Danner murder incident intensified as Ernest Danner died from a gunshot and Will Jones is described as a murderer not merely an assailant. Jones remains cage bound and distraught while an inquest into Danner’s death began behind closed doors.
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S. E. Danner
Jones
Jones-Danner
Danner
Will Jones
Ernest Danner
Martin Gerber
H. A. Crossett
Ed. Spraker
Dynamite Explosion Kills Five Miners in Des Moines
A powder house at the West Riverside Coal Mine near Des Moines was struck by lightning shortly after 6 am. The dynamite exploded in a terrifying blast killing five miners: Charles Brown, Harty Belknap, Dell Vance, Luke Miller, and George Arrowood.
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Powder House
Des Moines
West Riverside
Charles Brown
Harty Belknap
Dell Vance
Luke Miller
George Arrowood
Zemstvo Congress Opens in Moscow
The Zemstvo congress opened at midday today in the residence of Prince Dolgoroukoft in Moscow. Delegates from regional assemblies gathered to discuss local selfgovernment issues and reforms.
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Moscow
Zemstvo
Prince Dolgourokoft
Jones to be charged with murder in Will case
Report discusses Will Jones facing possible murder charges and the varying potential classifications from murder in the first degree to assault. It notes Mrs. Jones’s condition, reactions to news of Mr. Danner’s death, and uncertainties about premeditation and mitigating circumstances.
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P.M. Danner
Will Jones
Mr. Danner
Firsit
Jones
Wil
Elivena Jones
E. Danner
Danner
Garfield Jones
Ranck & Bradley
Garfield
Billy
Ernest Danners
Billy Jones
Garfeld
Mrs. Jones
Ernest Danner
F. M. Danner
Death of Simon Cross in Iowa City
Simon Cross died this forenoon at 309 Dodge Street after living in Iowa City two years. A former blacksmith and Civil War veteran, he was born in Chautauqua County New York and was twice married. Survived by his second wife and son Dr Frank Cross of Tiffin Town. siblings and other relatives listed. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Dodge Street
Simon Cross
Iowa City
Lem
Iowa
Cross
Chautauqua County
New York
James Wolf
Illinois
Edward Tysh
Council Binffs
Frank Cross
Tiffin
Town
E. C. Cross
Couple hosts launch party on the Lowa River
Mrs. C. S. Welch and J. R. Lee entertained guests at a Monday evening launch party up the Lowa river. Mrs. L. B. Lee and daughter traveled to Colorado for a brief visit. Mrs. J. R. Ward is confined to her home by illness.
Dr Westfall Resigns From State University
Dr J W Westfall resigns after six years in the mathematics department to join Haskins and Sells in New York and London. He will leave Iowa City next Sunday with Mrs Westfall and their daughter remaining through October for residence arrangements.
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J. W. Westfall
State University
Haskins & Sells
New York
London
West+ fall
Westfall
University of Iowa
Board of Regests
Dr. Wastfall
Wirs. Westfail
Williams in Retention After Robbery Attempt
Charley Williams, held for attempting to rob Minnie Burke’s restaurant of 25 dollars, appeared before Mayor Ball. He waived examination and failed to post a 3500 bond, and was bound over to the grand jury for its next session.
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Danner
Minnie Burke
Charley Williams
Minniie Burke
Chief Krautz to Visit Muscatine Fire Department Parade Plans
Chief Louis Krautz of the Muscatine fire department will visit Muscatine this week to discuss a July 26 parade. The department has about $700 for parade planning and hopes City of Muscatine will participate, with a potential parade the night before departure if their request is granted.
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Muscatine Fire Department
James Klema
Muscatine
Mi ‘Tine
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Eillvene
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Decorah
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Zemstvo Congress
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