Final Arguments in Wiley Murder Trial Highlight Johns Testimony
The trial's final arguments centered on Johns testimony denying firing the revolver and placing the blame on Ross Wiley. McMahin of Davenport questioned Wiley's movements after the West Liberty fracas as the defense hinted at Wiley as the killer while Boot's dying statement implicated Johns. The Davenport saloon keeper’s remarks surfaced under objection, heightening courtroom suspense.
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Boot-Wiley
Walter Boot
Johns
Ross Wiley
S. McMahin
Davenport
Wiley
West Liberty
Yesterday's Finish in West Liberty Court Case
The state rested at 4 35 p m after testimonies about a October 1 incident in a West Liberty restaurant. Witnesses described a deadly fight between Wiley and Boot, with John Donley wielding a revolver and urging restraint before a shot.
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Wolfe
W. R. Holcomb
West Liberty bar fight ends in fatal shooting
Eyewitness testimony recounts a late night brawl at a West Liberty restaurant where John, Wiley, and Boot clashed after drinks. A gun fired during the melee injuring Boot. witnesses place John at the door with a revolver. Boot’s condition worsened the next day as legal debates over witness statements unfolded.
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Johns
Boot
Wiley
John
Henry Wyant
Wyant
John Donley
West Liberty
Ross Wiley
Piker
Baker
Fenner
Bert Wiley
Bert
Thomas McDermid
E. C. Nichols
Coldren
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Creating Department of Agriculture
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature moved a measure to establish the Department of Agriculture with a reduced salary for the secretary and lower appropriation. A dramatic Senate roll call favored abolition of the State Printer and Binder office, while House efforts to pass related reforms stalled amid debate and procedural tactics.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Wayl and Means
House
Cheshire
Polk
Trewin
Aliamakee
Aldo
Library Commission
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines Republicans Field Full City Ticket
Republican leaders aim to shore up the slate with a citizens ticket that could include one or two dissident Republicans while the rest of the slate leans Democratic, as internal tensions surface in Des Moines politics.
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Citizens
Trebor
Letts Couple Celebrates 25 Years With Surprise Party
A Letts, Iowa neighborhood conspired to honor Mr and Mrs William Wilson on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests arrived in two groups, with ladies visiting the couple and gentlemen escorting the surprised husband from his lumber office to the home for a festive gathering and abundant refreshments.
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Wm. Wilson
Letts
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
John C. Wilson
Robert Courtney
Robert W
James Turikington
Samuel Reaney
Alexander Barnes
Tt. L. Lintner
M. Blankenhorn
Maysie Reaney
Vinnie Wilson
Lavonia Dodder
Lizzie Garrett
Pearl Furnas
P. M. Reisch
Death of Mrs Pat Fahey in Muscatine
Mrs Pat Fahey died this morning at 5 of heart failure. Born in Tipperary Ireland in 1828 she came to the United States in 1848 and to Muscatine in 1854 where she lived since. Survived by daughters Sister Emereta Mary and Margaret and son Mike, all in various locations. husband and three sons preceded her in death. Catholic and St Mathias parish member. Funeral at St Mathias Church conducted by Tether Laurent. funeral time pending awaiting Mike's arrival.
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Fahey
Pat Fahey
Tipperary
Ireland
Muscatine
Emereta
Charity
Rock Island
Mary
Margaret
Mike
Deer River
Minn
St. Mathias Church
Tether Laurent
Death of G Geergen in Muscatine
The death of Gangolf Goergen occurred at his North Pine street home. Born in Kehrig Germany on April 1 1832 he came to Muscatine in 1855 and married Katharina Wintershein March 19 1861. He worked at the Hershey mill 38 years and leaves a wife five children and several relatives. He belonged to the Evangelical Protestant church and to local lodges. Pneumonia caused his four day illness. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the church with Rev F C Klein officiating.
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G. Geergen
Gangolf Goergen
North Pine Street
Mr. Goergen
Kehrig
Germany
Muscatine
Katharina Wintershein
Goergen
Hershey Mill
Anna
Eichenauer
Clara Merdink
Emilie Georgee
Evangelical Protestant Church
Mechanics’ and Muscatine Lodge
F. C. Klein
Death Notice for Mrs Sam Mark at 507 East Second Street
Mrs Sam Mark died this morning at her home from consumption. Born November 16 1876 in Muscatine she is survived by her husband two children Viola and May her parents Mr and Mrs Schreurs one sister and two brothers. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Funeral arrangements pending with Rev Fowler.
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Sam. Mark
East Second Street
Muscatine
Viola
May
Schreurs
First Baptist Church
Fowler
Mark
Southere
Triple Wedding Unites Six at Squire Rowans Parlors
Co W Blake and Julia Norris of Nichols Arthur Craddock and Mary M Pierce of Muscatine and David Bottomly and Luetta Smith of Muscatine were married by Squire Rowan yesterday afternoon. The couples left the city on the afternoon train.
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Co. W. Blake
Julia Norris
Nichols
Arthur Craddock
Mary M. Pierce
Muscatine
David Bottomly
Luetta Smith
Squire Rowan
Squire
Ladysmith Taken by British Forces Amid Jubilation
London reports intense joy after General Buller dispatch confirms Dundonald with carbiniers entered Ladysmith and cleared path to the town. The capture boosts British morale, Queen Victoria sends congratulations, and flags rise as celebrations unfold in Westminster and across the city.
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London
Ladysmith
Roberts
Westminster
England's Roberts Revered as Nation's Dewey
The Joy of the English people centers on Roberts who is now widely adored. His name graces conversations and he is hailed as England's Dewey for his notable stature and influence.
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London
Roberts
England
Dewey
British claim Colsberg and Orange Free State capital
London reports circulate a new victory claim that British forces entered Colsberg and that Gen Roberts with cavalry has reached and supposedly seized the capital of the Orange Free State though no official confirmation exists from the war office.
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Roberts
Orange Free State
War Office
Boers admit losses after Jamestown capture
Sterkspruit reports that in the Jamestown action Brabante’s forces took 50 Boers killed, 125 wounded, and 300 missing. The acknowledgment comes from Boer sources describing the battle’s toll.
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Sterkspruit
Brabante
Jamestown
General Clements enters Colesberg as Boers retreat
March 1 report confirms rumor of British advance. General Clements has entered Colesberg while Boers retreat. Jubilation over the relief of Ladysmith grows, and Windsor Castle bells rang in celebration of the event.
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Rensburg
Clements
Colesberg
London
Ladysmith
Windsor
Sioux City to Be See City If Hennessy Dies
Report from Sioux City Iowa states that if Archbishop Hennessy dies the see of the new Iowa diocese will be divided with Sioux City as the see city. The decision was taken by bishops Cosgrove Scannell Bonacum Lenihan of the provincial group. Hennessy seeks an auxiliary bishop and has named three candidates Ryan Cooney Gill for Rome selection.
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Sioux City
Hennessy
Catholic Church
Iowa
Henry Cosgrove
Davenport
Richard Scannell
Omaha
Thomas Bonacum
Lincoln
Thomas Lenihan
Cheyenne
Archbishop Hennessy
Dubuque
Rome
Ryan
Marc Cooney
Waterloo
P. D. Gill
Chicago
Tobie and Downer Inspect Moscow Grade for the Rad
Messrs. Tobie and Downer are in Moscow today reviewing the grade for the rad. The visit focuses on evaluating specifications and potential outcomes for the project.
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Messrs
Tobie and
Downer
Moscow
Colder Again Forecast for Iowa and Chicago Area
Chicago reports a cold spell in Iowa with fair skies tonight and Friday. Warmer conditions are expected in the eastern portion tonight. Friday brings colder weather with a southerly shift to a northwest wind.
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Chicago
Iowa
Embezzler Charged in Iowa Building and Loan Case
Ottumwa Iowa March 1 Special A L Breckenridge longtime secretary of the Perpetual Building and Loan Association has been arrested on embezzlement charges His shortage is nearly $20000 Alleged causes include wine and women and fast habits ending his tenure with the association.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
A. L. Breckenridge
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Young Man Shot at Dance in Bussey
John Davis a miner shot and instantly killed William Halloway at a Bussey dance after a dispute. Halloway son of a prominent physician. Devie surrendered to officers afterward.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
John Davis
William Halloway
Bussey
Halloway
Devie
Women vote helps city win water works plant bid
Dubuque Iowa February 28 water works election favored city purchase by a large majority. The vote was light overall and many women cast ballots marking the first time they were allowed to vote in the city.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Saloon Petitioners Win in Oskaloosa Vote Drive
Saloon petitioners claim a clear majority of signatures in Oskaloosa Iowa, with about 1250 names filed and a lead of roughly 200 votes. They plan to open saloons in mid April.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Public praise for Burlington streetcar service in a snowstorm
Burlington resident J. M. Kemble writes to praise the street car company for prompt service despite a severe snowstorm. He notes cars ran in all directions at seven o'clock and, after a delay, resumed lines by six a.m. in Muscatine. He urges the council to grant a liberal franchise, arguing the service benefits the city and taxpayers who lack lighting.
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Burlington
Journal
Muscatine
J. M. Kemble
Burro From Pike's Peak Arrives For Ev Brandenburg
A mountain burro arrives in Muscatine carried in a crate to Eve's store. The gift, sent by Ev mother Mrs Hetzler from Pike's Peak, sits chewing straw in a wooden pen on the sidewalk. The crate is labeled I am bound for the Red Paint Store Muscatine Iowa.
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Brandenburg
Pike's Peak
Mrs. Hetzler
Muscatine
Iowa
Bray
Burlington Man Ed Hohl Visits City Today
Ed Hohl of Burlington was observed in the city today reporting for duties or meetings. No additional details about purpose or events were provided in the readable text.
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Ed Hohl
Burlington
City
Municipality Power Plant Reports Net Profit
The Independence electric light plant, owned by the city, posted a net profit of 1656.17 dollars for last year. Cerro Gordo county issued 75600 dollars in bonds for a new courthouse. The Bud dhist cloister in Haple Thibet sits at 16000 feet with 21 monks. Ex President Cleveland has bought shoes from a Cleveland shoemaker for 15 years.
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Independence
Haple
Thibet
Cleveland
Cerro Gordo County
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