Justus Murray Cleared by Newport Jury of Murder Charge
The Newport jury acquitted Justus Murray of murder in the case surrounding Howard Phillips’s death on October 20. The Sentinel reports the verdict as fair and notes community sympathy for the families, urging restraint and support over gossip.
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Justus Murray
Newport
Kentuc
Howard Phillips
Murray
Sentinel
di” Yeet
Cincinnati
Fife
Army budget fight shifts to 179,099 regulars vote
Congress voted to limit the regular army to 179,099 enlisted men after senators rejected lowering to 150,000. A joint resolution, backed by Senator New Republican from Indiana, directed the secretary of war to halt reenlistments until the force reaches 175,000. Local notes record visits and family news from Newport Kentucky and Davenport during the week.
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Washington
Dan
Congress
Senate
Newrepublican
Indiana
Secretary of War
Legion Dance a Decided Success Despite Bad Roads
The American Legion and Women's Auxiliary dance on Wednesday drew good support despite poor country roads. Local talent provided music and readings plus a poem by Wil Cundill. Proceeds neared $200 after expenses, to furnish the new hall, with thanks to police and friends.
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American Legion Pand Women's Auxiliary
Cal
Misa Rath Kruger
Coe College
Wil Cundill
Legion and Auxiliary
Polic
Fire damages frame building near Hotel Decker
Fire department and onlookers responded to a blaze just west of the Hotel Decker. A frame building once used as a house for the hotel burned before noon on Thursday. Origin unknown, likely live coals or children playing inside. Firemen contained the fire. damage insured. Credit to the operator who reported it quickly.
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Decker
H. Gale Buchner
Peoples Oil Adds Strong Man to Aid Growing Busnss
The Peoples Oil company of this city adds another strong man to assist in handling its expanding business at the local station. Next Monday will see W P D and E Bi Hy Spurl join Jink and Billy to push the team and ensure swift, courteous service with every drop of oil.
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Peoples Oi Company
Mare W.pd
Ebihy Spurl
Jink
Billy
Peoples
Sale of cakes and bakery goods at Lee's store Saturday
Notice lists cakes pies cookies dovphauts wells bread cottage cheese fresh ages dressed chickens and homemade candy for sale starting at 10 o clock Saturday at Lee's store. Dr HE AL Mcintive returned this morning from Des Moines after attending the State Convention of the Vetenarians.
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Lee's
HE AL Mcintive
Des Moines
the Vetenarians
Lamotte Lady Dead After Long Illness
Susan Capesius Weber died Monday morning at three in Moulton hospital Bellevue from heart trouble after a strangulated hernia operation. Born Feb 9 1855 in Prairie Springs township she married Peter Weber Aug 9 1887 at St Donatus and lived on a Prairie Springs farm before moving to Lamotte two years ago. A devout Catholic, she belonged to the Rosary society and died with last rites. Survived by husband two sons Loutie and Albert and three daughters Mrs Matt Kremer Katie and Clara, plus one brother P Capestus. Funeral was held Wednesday at St Teresa's church with Rev Mallen officiating. burial in Lamotte.
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Moulton Hospital
Bellevue
Susan Capesius
Peter Capels
Prairie Springs’ Township
Peter Weber
St. Donatus
Praiie Springs Township
Lamotte
Rosary Society
Loutie
Albert
Matt Kremer
Katie
Clara
P Capestus
St. Teresa’s Church
Father Mallen
Labor federation seeks amendments to Iowa workmen compensation
The State Federation of Labor in Iowa proposes amendments to the workmen's compensation law this session to improve its operation for factory workers. The goal is to ensure the principle that industry hazards are borne by those who operate the industry and by consumers through product costs, with less emphasis on contributory negligence.
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State Federation of Labor
Iowa
Dilaque County
Lecture on The Old World in a New World by Plattenburg
Citizens attend the Lyceum Course third number as Charles H. Patient notes interest. Plattenburg speaks on The Old World in a New World. Lecture starts at 7 30 oclock at the Joe Le home with Mrs. Chas Norton hosting. In other news, Chicago visitor Peterson stays with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wensoll. George Blake returns from the north with large white tree lemons weighing three pounds.
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Chas
Plattenburg
Lyceum
Mr. Plattenhuns
Chas. Norton
Anaricia Z Itor
Jay
Peterson
Chicago
Cecil Wensoll
George Blake
Splendid Response To Starving Babies Appeals To Jackson County
A Jackson County fundraising note reports strong support for a starving babies drive. Donations totaling over 3109 were sent forward, with many societies, schools, and individuals yet to contribute. The tale mentions a benefit show at the Pastime and lists numerous local donors and institutions aiding the effort.
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Jekson County
Jackson Sentinel
Methodist
M. Barker
Wamte
Alfred Corral
Lincoln
J. J. Mortensen
A-ingles
Henry Beck
Excelsior. Library Board
D. N. Loose
Hans Christensen
Byron Grevlin
Jackson County
Red Rosy
Margaret H. Bradl
Ralph Cook
J. H. Peterson
Ed. Luckiesh
Lawrence Kier
A. B. Bowen
Jessie. Sagers
Ladies Aid Reformed Clv
Walter Miller
J Morte
Wm. Elrich Maria Correll
Sarah Ruddy
Blessing’s Grocers
Bauman
Yte
May Stanch
Johris Werner
Serene
Algood Cere
Bellevue Bride Weds Chester W. Rouse At St Joseph
Balevue Type Weds Florence Gerlich and Chester W. Rouse in a solemn St Joseph church ceremony led by Rev Father S J Mauer at eight this Monday morning. Miss Mabel Weland of Dubuque and Hermen Fogeman of Ceylon aided as bridesmaid and best man. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Gerlich, has long been a Herald office compositor noted for industry and cheer. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rouse of Ceylon, Minn, recently managed the Beltvue Cooperative Creamery and served overseas in World War I. They will reside with the bride's parents and plan to housekeeping in the spring.
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Otss Florence FL. Gerlich
Chester W. Rouse
St. Joseph Church
S. J. Mauer
Mabel Weland
Dubuque
Hermen Fogeman
Nan
Michael Gerlich
Bellevue
Herald Office
Re- Yale
Fred Rouse
Ceylon
Minn
Beltevue Co-operative Creamery
Wan He Hag Wen Se
Teachers' Examination Tre report and visit notes
F. R. Stodtyrt y. Cy, Supt. cont ta Ralde ing for a few. Caffrey and Scand-childmm Mary and Gwen Seamonds returned Tuesday evening from a visit with Dr and Mrs Eugene McCarver at Des Moines. Mrs Abe l Seamonds remained for a long visit.
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Mary
Gwen Seamonds
Eugene McCarrer
Des Moines
Mrsabel Seamonds
Rankin Leaves For Pittsburgh To Attend Funeral
JG Rankin departed Monday night for Pittsburgh Pa to attend the funeral of his brother's wife and will remain a few days visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Carey Wilcox with Mr and Mrs Cras Filis drove to Hans Carstavisct's Wednesday morning for a pleasant day at the Carstensen home.
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E. B. Aisen
Brown
Newport
Meo
Theo. Westphal
Meyers Preston
Chas, Westphal
Atha Saide
Davenport
JG. Rankin
Pittghurshn
Mrs. Carey Wilcox
Mes Cras! Filis
Hans Carstavisct
Carstensen
Primary Law Debate Shows Flaws in Iowa Legislature
The primary election law, enacted in 1908, faced swift criticism for its partisan manipulation and limited impact. Proponents argued it shifted power to the people, but critics say it created a costly farce by restricting candidate choices and failing to curb factional maneuvering within parties. The article notes party leaders used the law for self interest, diminishing true representative choice.
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Iowa
Fowe
Brown
Smith
Fire damages Worcester business district in Massachusetts
A fire swept a commercial area in Worcester Massachusetts threatening nearby structures. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night and restored control as residents and workers watched from the GST Avenue vicinity.
Starving Baty Money Begins to Talk
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a shipment to Tess and money related events. Names such as Joe Ripple and Amelia Ast appear amid garbled text about a trip through Texas and social sittings, with unclear dates or organizations.
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Baty Money
Joe Ripple
Texas
Amelia Ast
Sioux City
A. W
What Your Bollars Are Doing Across the Sea
A fragmentary report on Red Cross relief efforts for European refugees describes 479 tons of supplies valued at one million francs, hospital beds, blankets, and medical equipment. It notes actions by Near East Relief and refugee care in Anatolia Beirut and de Casals, with ships delivering meals and medical aid to camps and hospitals.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bi Ukdere
Near Ief
Anatolia
Beirut
East Bakery
Near East Relief Hospital
Trachonta
Ginence Fay
Whith
Basket Ball Tilt At Wyape Theatre Night Spotlight
Friday clash headlines Clinton team vs Wyape Theatre in a decisive season contest. Palit teant leads the hosts with strong form as the best basket ball hopes in the state ride a tested lineup against a stout visitor.
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Wyapie
Clinton
Mr. Plater
Morse Home Hosts Family Gathering as Morse Birthday Marked
A local notice reports a family gathering at the Morse residence near Stow to honor Mrs HL PL Morse on her birthday. The event includes relatives and mentions a planned visit to the grandfather.
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Tey
Mee Low
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