The Murder That Shook the Philippine Barracks
In a Manila battalion a sentry’s death triggers a police case. Lieut Stuyvesant, accused by circumstantial evidence, defends his innocence as Major MacNeil and witnesses testify. Private Benton lies dead from a gunshot as Miss Ray’s revolver links the chain of events.
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Bagumbayan
Wharton
Lieut. Wharton
Maj. MacNeil
Lieut. Stuyvesant
Reilly
Stamford
Benton
Billy
Corpani
Stuyvesant
Frank
Miss Ray
Ray
Paco
Presidio
Lieut
Abercrombie
Brick
Stone
Col. Brent
Maj
MacNeil
Brent
Maidie
Satay
Calle San Luis
Miss Porter
Sandy Kay
Gen. Vinton
Quartermaster’s Department
Division Headquarters
Foster
Mr. Sinyvesant
Flesh Pots of Egypt A Call to Sanctified Faith
A Chicago May 1908 sermon warns that believers often long for worldly luxuries after initial Christian renewal. Israel’s wandering mirrors the Christian life as doubt and desire pull from the promised land. God’s daily manna signifies daily spiritual feeding through Christ, not fleshly indulgence.
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Chicago
Israel
Egypt
Heaven
Moses
Moses Led Them Out of the Land of Bondage Towards the Promised Land
Promised Land
Satan
OME
The
Jordan
Christ Jesus
God
Oses
Treaven
Caleb
Joshua
Jerichos
Gin
Paul
Tomm
Jesus Christ
Tam
Our Lord
Marah
Elim
Israes
Sin
Sinai
Pan
Christ
Jesus
Tie
Christan
Terael Lurmur
Earth
Esau
Lois
Sodom
Elul
Teragon
Kingdom of Heaven
Beypt
John
Jacob's Well
True Life Verses on Christian Devotion and Worldly Life
Quote collection emphasizes true life in devoted service to Jesus Christ, not wealth or material goods. Ministers Rev. R. S. Holmes and Rev. D. J. Meese share thoughts on living a faithful Christian life amid worldly surroundings.
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Jesus Christ
R. S. Holmes
D. J. Meese
Iowa State Banks Report Reserve and Loan Shifts
The national banks in Des Moines and other reserve cities report a 16.6 percent average reserve as of April 9, up from 16.25 percent in February. Loans and discounts drop from 64,612,126 to 62,615,680 while gold coin holdings rise to 3,060,809 and total deposits fall from 60,787,391 to 60,092,638.
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Des Moines
Clinton burglar confesses to four home robberies
George Nuarrier known as Burns alias Snell confessed to burglaries of Dr. Flamilton Dr. Fischer and Ed Weale in Clinton two months ago. He also admitted robbing Clarence Pay last fall obtaining diamonds valued at 1200. Barrer implicates Daniel Murphy a well known young man in Clinton.
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George Nuarrier
Burns
Aling Snell
Clinton
Flamilton
Dr. Fischer
Ed Weale
Clarence Pay
Barrer
Daniel Murphy
Notorious trio is released after Macedonia murder case
Mel, HUw McDaniel and A. M. Linix, acquitted at Avon on the murder of a Macedonia man’s wife, faced hostile reception when they planned to return to Macedonia. The trio, calling themselves the Couned Bluits, headed west on a Union Pacific train after refusing to disclose their destination.
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Mel
Huw McDaniel
A. M. Linix
Avoen
Macedonia
Key
Union Pacific
West
Insane Patient Dies After Swallowed Teeth At Mercy Hospital
Laura Reekman, an admitted patient at Mercy hospital Davenport, attempted to wear a set of false teeth while possessing a natural set. The dentures slipped down her throat causing fatal choking within minutes. physicians recovered the remains from her right hip during postmortem.
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Palas
Laura Reekman
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Train collision in Creston yards claims Noble life
In the Burlington yard at Creston a switch accident killed Fireman Walter Noble. The crash occurred when a southbound engine struck a switehy engine after a displaced switch. Noble died from injuries including severe facial burns. The incident marks the third death in the Noble family.
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Burlington
Creston
Walter Noble
Oxcur Noble
Money Recovered After Witt Office Theft
Detectives for the United States express company recovered money recently stolen from the Witt office. Three thousand dollars was found under the office and $1,000 more from a source not made public. Officers say this is the entire amount stolen. No arrests have been made.
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United States Express Company
Witt
Burrier Sentenced in Four-State Robbery Case
Long Term George Burrier, sought in four states and several towns for robbery, was sentenced for charges in a state penitentiary. Burrier confessed involvement in the diamond thefts and robberies in this area.
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George Burrier
Owas
Tragic Death In Marshall Town Ruled Accidental
Marshall town resident ex mayor Garwin was found dead on his home stairway with a shotgun nearby. Coroner's verdict labeled the death accidental shooting though indications suggest a self-inflicted act.
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sMiryor Garwin
Marshalltown
State GOP set Des Moines convention. Perkins named chair
The Republican state central committee plans the next state convention in Des Moines with Hon. George Perkins chosen as temporary chairman. Judge TB Poor, noted Dubuque lawyer, dies at 85. Manila norma school presidency declined by Frederic Bolton citing dislike of the Philippines. Gambling houses near Ocoumwa closed for a month as revival services commence. Wilkie Connell, son of Samuel Connell, killed in Keokuk by a live wire. Treton to get a private bank with $25,000 capital by First National Bank stockholders. Judge 2B Poor, longtime Dubuque practitioner, dies at 84. Troquois Pearl Dutton workers return after a seven week strike. Fire destroys Getz Turniture store in Grand Jabation with $8,000 loss. Doon gets First National Bank charter with $25,000 capital. Rev. J. A. Earl of Waterloo declines prohibition party gubernatorial candidacy. Mrs. Edward Maskel dies in Salonica. Post offices closed at Adams Muscatine county Eleanor and Parkersburg. Storm Lake seed corn prizes attract 200 farmer boys. Holden provides seed. J. A. Wallace former Muscatine mayor dies in New York. Charles City poor farm management to be reformed after state board visit. Knoxville rail accident injures Della Pringle. Burglars loot J. E. Olson store at Superior and set fire to building with $10,000 loss. Post office housed in store.
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Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
George Perkins
TB. W. Poor
Iowa
Dubuque
Frederic F E. Bolton
The
State University
Iowa City
Manila
Norma School
Philippines
Ocoumwa
Chicago
Wilkie Connell
Samuel Connell
Keokuk
Treton
First
National Bank of
W. Poor
Troquois Pearl Dutton Company
Dave
Getz
Grand Japetion
First National Bank of
Adams
Muscatine County
Nichols
Eleanor
Butler County
Parkersburg
Storm Lake
Holden
State Agricultural College
J. A. Wallace
New York City
Muscartine
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Faura
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Calle Neal
Scott
Calle Real
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Tee
J. M. Edson
Iowa State News
National Banks
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