Paroled murderer Dawson seeks daughter amid vision of reconciliation
Des Moines reports S R Dawson returned on parole from Anamosa after a ten year murder sentence for Walter Scott’s death on Christmas Eve. He claims a vision foretold his pardon and future reunion with his daughter, now missing since marrying a candy maker and living in Canada, with Sister of Mercy care possible. He forgives his critics and hopes to locate her.
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Des Moines
S. R. Dawson
Anamosa
Shaw
Dawson
Walter Scott
Scott
McKay
Vincennes
Ind
Cincinnati
Canada
Coffin Home for Ex-Prisoners Near Fort Dodge Opens
L. S. Coffin of Fort Dodge announced in Des Moines that a new home for ex-prisoners will be enclosed in August and open in the fall. The facility will house four residents and is linked to Mrs. Maud Ball Meten Booth's address in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
America
New York
Chicago
Tes Moines
Earned Not Bought The Value Of Doans Kidney Pills
Muscatine residents testify to Doans Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy. John Hands of Iowa City endorses the pills via his wife’s kidney relief after trying multiple products. Haverkamp’s drug store invites inquiries. price 59 cents per box with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Remember the Dean’s name for genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hands
Dubuque Street
Iowa City
Muscatine
Havercamp's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Wreck Near Hampton Kills Two Mail Clerks on Train No 2
A southbound Iowa Central train four miles south of Hampton at 415 PM Thursday crashed. Mail clerks J W Kendall of Grinnell and E W McKinney of Ottumwa died crushed in their car. S B Thomas of Corning escaped with M C Heath hurt. The train, at 40 mph, carried no passengers. The crew included Chapman Mason City conductor Armour Marshalltown engineer Hefferon fireman J W Morgan baggageman Heath of Oskaloosa. The mail and baggage were destroyed. Thomas救 grabbed a wood upright to escape.
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Hampton
Iowa Central
J. W. Kendall
Grinnell
E. W. McKinney
Ottumwa
Thomas
Corning
M. C. Heath
Adams Express
Chapman
Mason City
Armour
Marshalltown
Hefferon
J. W. Morgan
Heath
Oskaloosa
Wedded on the Fourth at Atalissa
Robert A. Owen of Columbus Junction married Myrtle Long of Atalissa on July 4 1901 at the Adventist church in Atalissa Iowa Elder Preston Long officiated The ceremony was witnessed by about 50 relatives and friends They will reside near Columbus Junction and a wedding feast followed at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Jacob Long Myrtle taught school before marriage
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Robert A. Owen
Columbus Junction
Myrtle Long
Atalissa
Adventist Church
Iowa
Preston Long
Jacob Long
Myrtle
Ernests
Owen
Wilson
Balloon ride accident marks fourth of July in West Liberty
Carlton Meyers, 14, rode a balloon at 1500 feet during the Fourth parade in West Liberty. He started feet first but steadied himself, landing near the Cedar county line. The celebration drew 5,000 to 6,000 visitors with a floral parade, a World’s Greatest Menagerie, and fireworks. Casualties included a frightened horse and a woman injured when a man left her on a horse during the festivities.
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West Liberty
Burt
Columbus Junction
Australia
Judge McClain
Carlton Meyers
Carleton Meyers
Fair Grounds
Cedar County
Old Glory
Third Street
Hardin
Springdale
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Builds Noted Reputation
A Historic claim notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The text asserts every bottle meets high standards and is dependable for relief and care and describes it as pleasant and safe to take. Sold by all druzists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Life safety gaps threaten Chicago summer hotels and boats
Chicago Chronicle warns of dire safety lapses as life preservers vanish from boats and hoses rot in summer hotels. The piece cites missing axes and faulty equipment hindering escapes in fires, urging reforms to protect guests and crews.
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Chicago Chronicle
Iowa Central Railway Sells Round Trip Excursion Tickets
From July 6 to 13 the Iowa Central Railway offers low rate round trip excursions to Portland Tacoma and Seattle with a final return deadline of August 31 1991. For routes stopovers and full details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Des Moines Lodging House Deaths Believed Murder Suicide
F A Brackett and his wife were found dead in a Des Moines lodging house on Second Street. Brackett was shot through the forehead and his wife through the temple. The couple from Atlantic, Iowa, were visiting their daughter Mrs Otis FE Powell. Heat and ill health are cited as likely causes of the tragedy.
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Des Moines
Second Street
F. A. Brackett
Atlantic
Brackett
Otis FE. Powell
Dee
Debated with Mrs Catt Not the Winner
Des Moines reports Rev J A Boatman of Keokuk faced Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt in a public equal suffrage debate. Without judges the crowd judged Catt won the first round, Boatman was groggy in the second, and the third ended in a knockout for the antis.
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Mesdames J. L. Petters
H. J. Ady
T. B. Parker
R. A. Nichols
Des Moines
J. A. Boatman
Chatham Square Methodist Church
Keokuk
Carrie Chapman Catt
Beatrean
National Equal Suffrage Association
July rain slows hay and rye harvest in Duncan county
Several showers in recent days hinder hay and rye cutting though rain benefits corn potatoes and young clover. Fourth of July celebrations occurred in Marston New Boston and other areas. Rev N M Jones preached last Sunday night and spoke at Eliza Thursday. A silver medal contest is planned at Buffalo Prairie union church. The Milligan children of Rock Island visit their grandmother Mrs Powarer. Mrs Jemrie Robertson is recovering from illness.
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Duncan
Marston
New Boston
N. M. Jones
Eliza
Buffalo Prairie Union
Thomas Milligan
Rock Istaad
Revanna Powarer
Jemrie Robertson
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption for Muscatine Property
State of Iowa Muscatine County notices inform William E Rope that Lots 12 and 13 in Block 35 Park Place addition Muscatine were sold on December 6 1807 for delinquent taxes to B H Arnold and the certificate is assigned to the holder. redemption must occur within ninety days from service or a Treasurer's Deed will be issued.
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Ocean
Santa A
California
Bay
Summerland
Treasury
L. P. Hammond
Chicago
Guthrie Center
Iowa
J. C. Denison
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company
Bankers Nat'l Bank
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
William E. Rope
Park Place
Muscatine
BH. H. Arnold
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Sisters of Mercy
Clara
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
Duclear
F. N. Beacom
Manchester
McBride & Cops
J. J
Kendall and McKinney
North Pacific Coast
Mescalitan Island Oil @ Development Company of
Calfornia
DENISON, HAMMOND @ WAILS
Marquette Building
Nervita
Sirenct
Nervita Medical Company
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Chicaco, Illinois
McBride & Cope
Vis
Rev. Boatman
Doctor Brown
Lean
Sapolio
C. B. Fuller
Uae
Journal
eReaoe Tseyae A
Red River
Denison and
Sherman, Texas
St. Louis
Kansas
Texas
S. G. Stein
J. Carskaddaga
J.B. Dougherty
Chai
Ee Capital
First National Bank
First Nation
Bank Muscatine
Owa
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S.G. Stein
D. V Jackson
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Hughes
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Oreign Exchange
Cook, Musser
Banking and Exchange
Iona Ave
Muscatine, Iowa
Hershey
State Bank
W Francis Bus Henry Jayne
Pres
L.G. Burnett Casaise
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
Jerry Jayne
L. & Bennett
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