Impossible to convict slayer of aged woman in Iowa
Legal experts in Muscatine and Louisa counties warn that it may be impossible to convict in the death of Mrs. Anna McDonough of Oskaloosa. The exact cause of death was never established, leaving a potential loophole for any accused. The coroner's verdict blamed unknown parties, but without a physician's cause-of-death report and burial, prosecutors lack conclusive proof of murder.
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Muscatine
Louisa
Anna McDonlough
Oskaloosa
Bar of Justice
Iowa Wesleyan not to be moved now
Mt. Pleasant Ia Dec 3 All chances of merging Iowa Wesleyan college with Parsons college Fairfield are abandoned and it is probable Iowa Wesleyan will remain at Mount Pleasant unmerged if conditions are met The endowment must reach 250000 with 100000 from Mount Pleasant and Henry County and 160000 to be raised outside the county If the plan fails an attempt to merge with Cornell or Simpson may be pursued Wesleyan, founded seventy three years ago, is the oldest college in the state.
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Parsons College of Fairfield
Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Henry County
Endowmnt
Cornell
Simpson
Wesleyan
Unproven Murder Charge Hampers Post Mortem Inquiry
The text describes a coroner’s cursory examination of a decomposed body, noting that only a full post mortem could reveal the cause of death but none was conducted. It argues that without proof of murder, no one can be charged with murder, and any future trial would present an interesting legal debate.
Independent fire company disbands in Muscatine
The Roach and Musser independent fire fighting group voted last night to disband despite no impact from the city’s new fire ordinance. The home, known for its white tile rooms and showers, was well regarded. rumors tied its building to a city truck station, which Roach denied. Hershey hose company plans to disband tonight as new trucks are assigned, leaving the Rescue company as the only one mustered out.
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Roach and Musser Hose Company
Roach and Musser Company
R. and M. Company
Muscatine
W. L. Roach
Roach and iMusser Company
Hershey
Hershey Hose Company
Red Men Home Society to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice to officers and members announces the Red Men Home Society annual meeting on December 30, 1915 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Men Hall Muscatine Iowa for officer elections and other business per Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. President C Hagerman and Secretary Herbert G Thompson sign.
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Red Men
Red Men Home Society
Red Men Hall
Muscatine
Iowa
C. Hagerman
Weteers
Herbert G. Thompson
Shelby Norman Post Elects New Leaders After Death Obituary
Members of Shelby Norman Post G A R elected Edward OBrien as commander and named officers for the upcoming year. They adopted resolutions honoring Conrad Brenner Co C 35th Infantry Volunteers who died November 26 after a stroke at services. The resolutions praised his duty and character, ordered copies to his son and city papers, and to be recorded. Brenner was the last of four brothers to serve in the Civil War.
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Shelby Norman
Edward O’brien
John P. ‘Stineman
George’ R. Baker
J. E. Coe
AFF
Johnson
Albram
A.millar
P. Schuyler
George H. Sergeant
Conrad Brenner
Co C
United Brethren Church
Convention at North Prairie Sunday school plans
Final preparations for a Sunday school convention at Worth Prairie M E church in North Prairie are under way. The event, directed by the church Board of Sunday Schools from Chicago, begins at 7:30 p m next Sunday with Rev O G Orcutt of Des Moines and others likely to attend. Revival services are postponed until after the holidays. a Christmas program may be held Christmas Eve.
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Worth Prairie M. E
Board of Sunday Schools of
Chicago
O. G. Orcutt
Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Church
North Prairie
Begiv
Champion Hose Company Dissolves After Forty-One Years
After a strenuous vote at Muscatine city council, the Champion Hose Company and Champion Hook and Ladder voted to disband. The formal dissolution is planned after the next readings of the new fire ordinance, with an estimated $2,000 likely distributed to members and auctioning of equipment. Rescue Hose Company members oppose dissolution and will remain until officially mustered out.
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Champion Hose Company
Champion Hook
Muscatine
Champion Company
The
Rescue Hose-company
Rescue Firemen
Hyomei inhaler touted to cure catarrh
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as the sole solution to catarrh, claiming the antiseptic air reaches the germ life in nose and throat. It promises permanent relief through a pocket inhaler, with druggists offering the Hyomei outfit and a money back guarantee if results fail.
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Muscatine
Collins Lumber to Quit First of Year After 104 Years
E. E. Collins, president of Collins Lumber company, announces dissolution and retirement from business at year start. Founded 1849 by S. G. Stein, the firm traces its history to West Second and Pine streets, later led by Collins family with officers E. J. Collins, H. B. Collins, and T. S. Douglas. The move follows difficulty securing a long term lease on Pine Street premises.
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E. E. Collins
Collins Lumber Company
Collins
Pine Street
S. G. Stein
West Second
Pine
Stein
Dr. Stein
E. J. Collins
H. B. Collins
T. S. Douglas
Officers Changeover Leaves Future Decisions Open
The report states that officers have remained in charge since, with Mr. Collins retiring from active business while Mr. Douglas has not yet decided his future course.
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Collins
Douglas
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Ependent Fire Company
Roach
Musser
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Edward O'Brien
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Fred. Giesler
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Schaefer Laundry Co
Owa Avenue
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S.G. Stein
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