Villisca Mass Murder Shocks Town in Montana Era
Prominent Villisca businessman Joseph Moore his wife and four children, plus two visitors, were found beaten to death in their beds at the Moore home. A bloodied axe and severed hair were found, with two women later identified as Spillinger sisters among the victims. No robbery occurred, and fear of a revenge crime dominates local speculation. Investigators and armed townspeople scour the area as authorities pursue leads in the Villisca murder mystery.
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Villisca
Joseph Moore
Tia
Moore
Joseph Moore Axp
Herman Moore
Catherine Moore
Boyd Moore
Paul Moore
Edth Spillingel
Blanche Spillingen
van Gilder
Moores
Spillinger
Villiaca
Moora
Wao Giso
Wag
Myulheda
Montgomery
Wmilitis Company
Luive
Colorado Springs
Tune
Burahane Wayne
Des Moines Woman Drowns In River
Dea Molaca Tay dune 10 Nes atherine Suton a 28 from Des Moines boat early today and drowned while fishing. The boat upset with Graat Sertor, Tes Moines river. Sertor swam to shore and said crate struck over. Mrs Staten former wife of John Staten now in Oklahoma. three Staten children attend Davenport schools. Police boat crew searched for the body as details remained unsettled.
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Dea Molaca
Tay Dune
Nesatherine Suton
Graat Sertor
Tes Moines
Mra. Staton
John Staten
Oklahoma
Iowa canvass alters secretary of state race totals
The official canvass from Des Moines shows changes in the secretary of state race. Chngsoll leads with 34,982 votes and qilla-Allen has 31,989, a margin of 544, while errors in transmission may affect reported returns and Senator Allan’s stance on the results.
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Dex Moines
Inne
He County
Chngsoll
qilla-Allen
Lal
Allan Haa Soma
Norlh
Dubuetes Savy
Allan Ayo
Chassell
Pubua
June Government Grain Report Signals Good U S Wheat Outlook
The June grain report shows favorable U S crop conditions as of June 1 with higher indicated yields for spring, winter, and rye. It estimates total production across wheat and barley sectors, noting acreage shifts and regional contrasts amid strong normal conditions and above-average yields for several grains.
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Washington
Bureau of Stallacles
Department of Agriculture
al Wheat
Nebraska Delegates Weigh Roosevelt Convention Control
Lincoln nebraska governor Aldrich said he did not believe Roosevelt forces would sweep Chicago. Delegates Z C Warpham and N Merriam from Nebraska offered to join the convention if Roosevelt could not control it. EB L Xing of Osceola opposed pursuing Roosevelt support.
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Aldrieh
Wil Bolt
Lincoln
Neb
Jung
Aldrich
Roosevelt
Chicago
Salt
Z, C. Warpham
N. Merriam
Omaha
Nebraska
EB. L. Xing
Osceola
Olhey
Debate stalls as tariff bill under scrutiny in senate
In a tense session, representatives push to amend a national tariff bill. Lawmakers including Walihyivk face procedural delays as committee reviews potential changes before the Judiciary Institute. Negotiations continue amid calls for quicker action.
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Senate
Notal
Walihyivk
Taft Roosevelt clash sharpens at Republican meeting
In Chicago on June 20 the Republican National Committee met amid heated conflict between Taft and Roosevelt factions over California and Indiana contests. A 38 to 13 vote postponed the California case, with Heney accusing efforts to disfranchise California voters. The fight spread as other contested seats were discussed, while Indiana delegates-at-large and district contests drew intense attention.
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Chicago
California
Taft
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Grange
Massachusetts
Fred Hogue
San Francisco
Tor
Gov. Johnson
J. Frantia Meney
Willin
Johnson
Huuey
Te Auidno
Heney
Senator Borah
Rosewater
Knight
Borah
Idaho
Burodwo Kentucky Wrinich
Louisiana
Kalleg
Minnesota
Littauer
Flannigan
Nevada
Ward
New York
Capers
South Carolina
Charson
South Dakota
Lyon
Texas
Toose
Utah
Rogera
Wisconsin
McCoy
Philippines
Indiana
Alabame
Arkansas
Dor- Ida
Georgia
Tate
Hoosey
Rew
Caltech
Lo'glock
Wearasday
Crane
National Command
Coliseum Annex
Aygo
Zar
Fairbanks
Atdarso
Stormer
Beveridge
Herrys
New
James A. Hazithway
Senator Bradley
Edward O'Rear
Supreme Count
Kentucky
Sigcussion
Fational Committee
National Committee
Bainbridge Colby
el Roosevelt
Scene of Darrow Trial Moves to New Hall of Records
Los Angeles July 10 Scene of Clarence Darrow jury bribery trial shifted from Judge Hutten’s court to the Hall of Records due to seating limits. Patrick J. Cooney expected to testify after Franklin. COoney linked to juror lists and defense alert. Burns, another detective, said to testify for the prosecution.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jung
Clarence
Darrow
Brivery
Hall of Justica
Hall of Records
Ehutten
Patrick J. Cooney
Bera H. Franklin
Alandavon
Wille
Franklin
Cooney
Cuiengo
Frankin
McNamara Cave
John R. Harrington
McNamara
Ick W. J. Burns
Weather Forecast Brief for Weathers Jown Unsettled
The weather article notes unsettled conditions with probable showers tonight or Tuesday and a warmer trend tonight. It mentions sunrise details as part of the daily forecast.
Cummins Standard Raised by Kenyon in Chicago Rally
Chicago June 20 The Cummins for president bid gains momentum as Senator Kenyon from Iowa endorses the Hawkeye candidate. More than 1,000 supporters expected in Chicago to back Cummins with Taft and Roosevelt camps clamoring for control of the Chicago headquarters. Roosevelt prospects spark preconvention moves as Taft and Roosevelt camps clash and a possible third candidate discussed.
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Chicago
Albert B. Cumits
Iowa
W. 8
Kenyon
Senator Cummins
Hawkeye Club of
Mississippi
Washington
Ifenyonsila
Cummins
Ganator Cumming
Robert ‘St. la Follette
Wisconsin
Distance Runners Named for Stockholm Olympics
The Olympic selection committee named ten U S distance runners to represent the United States in the Stockholm marathon trials. Among the chosen are Louis Tewania of Carlisle Indian School and Michael J. Ryan of Irish-American A C, with several others from Yale, Boston University, and Irish-American A C. Supplementary runners may join if they pay their own expenses, as funds are still being raised to support the full team.
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New York
United States
Stockholm
Louis Tewanla
Carlisle
Lenonl Pyson
Coccolle
Xavier
New
Donald I. Lippincout
University, of Pennsylvania
B.C. Law
Rhoades
Scholar
Oxford
Alve T. Meyer
A. C
Elgin Board of Trade Debates Taft Roosevelt Delegate Split
The Elgin board of trade declared butter from tt ana, and the contest over delegates to the national convention promises the sharpest split yet between Taft and Roosevelt forces. Contested are First, Third, and Thirteenth district delegates as rival lawyers argue for Roosevelt and Taft camps. Delegations to Chicago include Arizona and California, with planks debate spawning proposals on civil service and liberal irrigation. Indiana contingent arrives, led by E W Schmidt and others, as both public duties and private enterprise seek the Taft nomination.
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Ind
Frederick ©. Bryan
Taft
Merrill Moore
Indianapolis
Chicag
Arizona
Chicago
James T. Willliams
Michigan
A- Pabner
Oaken
G. H. Bane
Roosevelt
Ww. D. Gordon
Indiana
E.W. Schmidt
United States
Volney T. Mallett
Harry O. Wallace
WW. IE. Davia
John L. Hogue
Tali
Viet
American Fleet Heads to Havana as U S Ships Reach Cuban Waters
American warships Washington and Rhode Island set sail from Key West and head toward Havana under sealed orders. Rear Admiral Osterhaus commands the third division. midshipmen and crew are bolstering crews for possible intervention while Cuban officials and citizens watch with mixed relief and concern.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
Washington
Rhode Island
Key West
Strait of Florida
Osterhaus
Feet
Bao Francisco
Annapolis
Hey West
Massachusetts
Ciel
Norte Dakota
Plarida
Delaware
Cape Cod
Os Department
Cuba
Farrerera
Knox
Taft
Vader
Harkor
Lug Ostarhans
Havin
Iron Key
Welch
Hise Omerhaus
United States
Offigigis
Awever
Calliar Mars
Ruade Island
Naor
Gomez
Pinar del Rio
Warblington
Havana Harbor
Cubana
Bode Island
Hue
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Singire
Teeath
Des Moines
Banley and
Rye TY
Wight
Bacon
Baltimore Hall
Califoreia
Wowert Crain
Chamman
Norman Mack
Baltimore
Robert Crain
Democratic National Convention Committee
Bureaus of Information
O'Gorman
News York
Korn
Olier Jarces
William Sulzer
Henry
James Hailton Lewis
Patrick Cooney
Ha. Pollette
Comber
Oueaga
Chisago
Tait
Will
Shile
Jeaders
William Flynn
Pittsburgh
Consressman Wiliam
McKine Joy
Tlingig
Mankser
Champaign
Mane OF Hose
U. 8
Teig
Engin Bating Market
Eigin
The
Elgin Board of Trade
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