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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
1
The coroner's jury found S. E. Danner died from two bullets at close range fired from a 32 caliber revolver by William Jones. Witnesses describe Will Jones' contradicting statements, alleged drunkenness, revolver origin, and detailed testimony at the inquest, with notes on threats and movements before the shooting.
Dr. Gilchrist will present an illustrated lecture tomorrow evening at 8 in the Liberal Arte Auditorium. The public is cordially invited to attend. Three tramps were ordered out of town this morning by Mayor Ball after being picked up last night and lodged in the stockade. Rev Pye leaves today for Colfax for part of a two week vacation, with further trips to follow but no definite plans yet.
After a fire at the Thomas Fitzpatrick residence on Kirkwood avenue last Saturday, L W Istoma former deputy city marshal investigated the blaze. He found evidence of incendiary origin and witnesses saw people near the house before discovery. Three rooms reportedly showed fire origin. Names of involved parties are being withheld pending future developments.
Judge Byington at the May term court grants an injunction restraining Otto Hotz from draining water onto James Loney’s property in Pleasant Valley township. A tile drain may settle the dispute by diverting flow.
The preliminary hearing for Garfield Jones, scheduled for today, was postponed by agreement between the state and defense. No new date is set. Jones remains on bond and the state has no reason for an early trial while bond remains proof of good faith.
The first creditor meeting in the Melvin S. Bales case was held this forenoon before Referee Marner. W D Hichty was appointed trustee of the assets.
Humble Texas July 24 five Black workers are reported dead in a massive oil refinery fire with unconfirmed rumors claiming up to fifty deaths. Local authorities and company officials are assessing the scene and coordinating aid.
London July 24 Premier Balfour told the house of commons the government has no intention of resigning following Thursday's adverse vote.
Dr E F Clapp agrees to pitch three innings for the professional men against the business men at Mid River Park next Thursday afternoon. Clapp, a sixties era player, is hailed as a genuine exponent of the American game. D F Sawyer, a noted pitcher, is being negotiated to pitch for the business men to show new tricks to the old timers.
Mrs Ed Craig of Tiffin died from injuries after a runaway accident on South Capitol street near a building site. Her husband suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries. They were taken to Mercy hospital and Mrs Craig's funeral was held at one o'clock from the old home near Tiffin. She was about 58, born in Lisbon Ohio, with children Frank and Mrs Lew Stone and several siblings.
Will Jones persists that the revolver used in the shooting of S E Danner and Mrs Jones came from a pawnshop and cites Fort Dodge as the location. He also admits possible mistakes about a Minneapolis source and describes the Fort Dodge weapon as a different item. Jones is showing partial recovery, able to speak more clearly though silent on Mrs Jones’ condition.
Mrs Elivene Jones remains in the hospital in better spirits though her exact injury is unknown. Doctors plan an X ray to locate the bullet and determine whether it lodges in or presses on the spinal cord, with the exam to be arranged in hospital due to immobility.
The nationwide chatter claims the government will repaint mail boxes green, though the local office denies any ruling. Fifty four boxes are in use in the city. Rev. Father Schulte arrived from Davenport Saturday to celebrate mass at St Marp's church and will return this week, balancing duties here and there.
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