Man Chooses Death in County Jail Cell
Harry Jones alias Walter Beatty hanged in the county jail amid an inquest. Coroner and four witnesses testified as the jury ruled Jones died by his own hand in a case tied to alleged wife attacks and earlier felonious acts. Letters from Pennsylvania authorities reveal ongoing pursuit and potential retrial plans across states.
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Jones
E. H. King
Sterward
Pepper
Sherberger
G. A
Pennsylvania
Washington, Pa
I. S. Pepper
Muscatine
Iowa
Harry Jones
Walter Beatty
John C. Murphy
Washington, Co
History of job record ends with a suicide in jail
Harry Jones killed himself in the county jail this morning after reportedly sketching a long work history. The statement hints Attorney Warner planned to place Jones on the stand in his own defense, detailing numerous jobs and bosses across Iowa and nearby states.
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Harry Jones
Warner
Jones
Nooman
Henry Dolman
Davenport
Smith
Fairport
Iowa
Milwaukee Railroad
Bob Eldrige
Lone Tree
Mrlt. Hinley
Muscatine
Legrange
Mr. Nagle
Quincy
Letter to Warner Jones' Attorney
A distressed defendant writes to attorney Warner Jones expressing despair over lies sworn on the stand and stating he cannot see a way out. He denies intent to commit suicide but asks for understanding and ends with thanks for the attorney's efforts.
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MR. Warner
Quarry worker finds better pay in fields away from river
A quarry laborer recalls working at a riverbank quarry about a mile from Quincy for a short period before moving to the fields where higher earnings drew him away from stone work.
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Quincy
Orphee Leads Davis and Methus by Over Sixteen Miles
Orphee holds a commanding lead of more than 16 miles over rivals Davis and Methus as the reconstructed team maintains dominance in the field.
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Orphee
Davis
Methus
Eagles to Initiate Large Class in May
Muscatine Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles held a regular meeting last night and prepared for a large initiation on May 18. Two new members were admitted and other business was transacted. The event will be among the largest for the local society and a banquet after the exemplification is likely.
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Muscatine Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eleven Only Left In Six Day Go As You Please Race
Surviving pedestrians in the six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden are down to eleven and a half teams. Louis Semeran of Brooklyn is the lone partnerless half team after another withdrawal. He will be filled by the first dropout today as Gibot and
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New York
N. Y
Madison Square Garden
Louis Semeran
Brooklyn
Semeran
Gibot
Great Divide at Grand presents strong dramatic power
William Vaughan Moody's The Great Divide was staged at the Grand last evening as a notable production of the season. Led by Mabel Brownell and Edwin Mordant, the cast delivered a forceful interpretation of the lawless west themed drama with vivid character development and fine stage imagery.
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William Vaughan Moody
Metropolitan Press
Mabel Brownell
Edwin Mordant
Mordant
Ruth Jordan
Root Juice Remedy Impresses Skeptical User
Mrs. J. A. Colbert credits Root Juice with ending years of pain from liver and stomach issues after trying the remedy. She reports improvement after days and says she used four bottles, calling Morgan's drug store for more. Each bottle sells for $1 or three for $2.50.
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J. A. Colbert
Morgan's Drug Store
Pope Much Improved After Morning Stroll
In Rome on March 10 the pope continued to improve and came down stairs to the state apartments this morning signaling steady recovery from illness.
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Rome
Plaintiff Attacks Lawyer After Breach Case in Boston
Miss Jessie B. McClellan, plaintiff in a breach of promise suit, assaulted attorney George A. Sweetser with a dog whip as he left his office. Sweetser represents defendant John F. Moore. The incident occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 9.
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Boston
Mass
Jessie B. McClellan
George A. Sweetser
Sweetser
John F. Moore
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E. A. Ogilvie
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D. N. Rice
K. Kemble
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Alton Park
Tenn
University , Iowa
Neesary
Atch
Mr. Pepper
Washington
Cage
W. J. Dulaney
Pittsburg
Cravenette
David Bogard
ROVER
Warner Jones
ODAY
Batterson Stores
Eagles
Ning
Girl
Attorney
Havercamp
America
Wagner Bros
E. 2Nd St
Money Saving Store
Siegel & Isaacs
East Second Street
F. Barnard
Jewelers
Acone
Hershey Panitorium
Kk. P. Bridges
Jake Bond
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