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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
2
A dispute over temporary employees and changes to car service could trigger a strike. The company warns of reduced service if new rules are imposed while plans for possible receiver action loom.
Des Moines May 5 The confession of Rube Jack Tracey of Mitchellville Jaws after a Sunday dawn duel with James McDonald chief of detectives probably clears up a string of daylight robberies. Tracey and a discharged sailor FR 2 Mead robbed the Sem Cohen temperance beer saloon before the gunfight. McDonald was wounded and Tracey is in critical condition with officers hopeful for recovery.
Fredwinhep egetet, long mourned as missing after four years, returns to Dubuque Iowa. He arrives Thursday in new clothes, speaks with his son and son in law, then goes to his former Bishop's Island home where his wife and two sons have lived since his disappearance.
CeGar Falls Iowa May 3 191? Ewain long time inspector of consolidated schools has joined the faculty of the Iowa State Teachers College. The Minnesota educator will focus on preparing superintendents and teachers for consolidated schools. Swain is a Columbia University graduate with a 1918 master's degree. He began in rural education as Goodhue county Minnesota superintendent.
A women’s club organized in the Lanesboro area aims to study political economy political issues and the qualifications of candidates. Officers include Mrs Joseph Johnson president Mrs W F Butrick vice president Mrs E A Bars secretary and Aire Fred Tost treasurer.
Farmer Grant Giffen of Illinois faces court action as his father-in-law Ubarier Lockwood files bankruptcy proceedings against him. At Lockport authorities intervene after attempts to move wife and child to Iowa are blocked.
A state court investigates a misconduct scandal involving Commandant 1 and officers tied to a raid. The case cites disciplinary measures for a four month period and temporary ingune, amid broader controversy.
In Orange City on March 4 the case of Breumer versus Oner AICE enforced a contract for sale of ICS in Rock Wailer. The court found the contract placed in escrow with the bank acting as agent for both sides and dated the instrument. Judgment included $35.4 monthly rent from September 1939 to date plus costs.
May 4 report notes Anita banker Mrs. Leon G. Voorhees received a substantial check from Oklahoma land sales. The Voorhees family held one-eighth of the land, reportedly the largest single check to a woman from the sale. Other figures mentioned include $250 and $44.60 as smaller amounts connected to the deal.
Correctionville replaces retiring principal J Frank Smith with Albert Smyth after Smith leaves for Los Angeles. Tris from Town City becomes interim and Youngberg moves to a book firm as a new role. Professor EB B More is elected to succeed as county superintendent.
Emmetsburg Iowa May 4 Frank Ely longtime official court reporter in this district for 20 years under Judges Thomas Hessell and Bailie died in Pomona California He lived in Fort Dodge for years eight years ago moved to the Pacific coast He gained a strong knowledge of law through reporting cases and after moving west was admitted to the Bar His son Glen practices in Los Angeles courts and his daughter Mrs George P Whiter lives in Pomona California
May 4 report from Ta details Miss Lucile Schwat confronting a burglar in a house she roamed. The robber fled after she turned on a light and ignored his command. Homes were later ransacked in the same area, with valuables including money jewelry and clothes taken.
Local report notes aid efforts at Smooth Forge assisting a woman in distress. Details are limited but describe supportive actions and community help in response to a request for assistance.
Readable text contains fragmented lines and garbled phrases unable to extract a coherent event or names. No clear persons organizations or places are identifiable for a factual card.
Des Moines May 2 A permanent organization of school directors from smaller independent consolidated and rural districts in the state formed at a meeting of directors representing counties at the Chamberlain hotel Glen G Smith of Riceville was elected president T Smith of Boone vice president M E Hess of Kingsley secretary and treasurer and F E Finch of Fayette with Mrs H F Barnes of Manson and W S Stugie of Ajitam as executive committee members
LeMars May 3. Mayor Eilers says the council will defer purchasing the water and light plant because Water and Light wants about 255000 for the plant and equipment. The council believes the price is about 40000 too high and rejects a rate increase proposal as discussed.
Storm Lake Iowa reports the new Igsoic temple to be dedicated Wednesday May 12 with dedicatory exercises in the afternoon. The event will be a regular grand lodge of Iowa session led by WN RL Pavin of Cedar Ansons and overseen by W. A. Westfall of Mason City with N. K R. Pavm near Cedar Rapids as grand secretary.
In Marshalltown, Ila Maro and others challenge an estate valued at 990.00 for Joseph N. Cooper late of the county. The contested matter questions Cooper's mental competence to make a will and seeks proper settlement of the estate.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and dates for a May IX debate event with participants possibly including Babette and Ne Pileat. unreadable portions obscure exact details and venues.
April 19 report states a Dakota man was arrested after attempting to pass a five dollar check with no funds. A woman identified as a Miss Dancy aided, describing a Missouri Valley incident involving a large automobile purchase from Card Adams. the striped check drawn on Furst Wat Bank allegedly backed by no funds. Local confusion and garbled names accompany the initial arrest details.
A court in Nevada records process serving actions as deputies deliver papers to individuals including Mary Fige Ford and related parties. The scene involves paperwork and notices connected to a prior arrest or legal action, with service carried out, by dispatch and through formal channels.
Laurette Taylor received a standing ovation in London after her performance of One the British ope n Rome. Rowdy cheers interrupted the long act and she cut scenes but she returned to the curtain to address the crowd. Her husband Am er Davis received thanks from the audience as protesters aimed to show no anti American sentiment in the disturbance.
Baltimore May 4 Major Leonard Wood won Maryland's primary by about 7 500 votes over Hiram Johnson with 24 000 ballots cast in Baltimore city. Wood carried central Maryland counties as Johnson's campaign failed to gain momentum. California Indiana primaries also footnoted with Wood and Hoover as Republican contenders.
Washington officials announced the Chicago to Omaha air mail route is nearly ready with just the arrival of specialized planes from New York delayed by muddy fields. Daily forward and return flights will operate with morning and afternoon schedules, aiming for city landings by late afternoon.
A report notes farms in Rives township seized under authority of Francs PL Wan. Mr. Cook was directed to account for the farm interest of Wort and Karl Veet, with witnesses cited and testimony referenced in the seizure record.
A brief readable note reports an event on Pataese Street involving Awe on May with ties to Dre Matar. Details are fragmented and names appear inconsistent in the OCR.
A brief report notes a strike spreading to Cedar Rapids affecting local workers and businesses. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a report about ships and corporations facing penalties or fines. Names such as Ore, Jade Bean Bowles, and Alfred appear, but the source text is garbled, obscuring dates, parties, and precise actions.
A Canadian couple faced Mann Act charges in court after authorities alleged illicit travel for sexual purposes. The defendants were detained as prosecutors pursue the case, with further hearings scheduled to determine next steps.
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