New Trial Sought in Wright Murder Case Over Instructions
In Wright murder trial, defense for George Wright files motion for new trial contending court errors in evidence and instructions. They allege improper admission of revolver and bullet, Seafelt testimony, insanity burden, and juror misconduct including bailiff absence and jury split during deliberations.
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State of
Iowa
George Wright
Nellie 8. Crippen
Detwiler
Devitt
Seafelt
Nellie S. Crippen
Hartman
Burns
Kemble House
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Swisher
Second
Walnut Streets
Walnut Street
Third
Third Streets
Third Street
Court House
Hazel Dell French Sunday schools plan joint Children’s Day in grove
Local notes report Hazel Dell and French Sunday schools considering a joint Children’s Day event in a grove with a basket dinner. Also covered are church meetings May 12, local travel and errands, and social visits around Muscatine and Illinois City.
Corroboration Affidavit Supports New Trial Claim
An affidavit by Frank McBride corroborates the claim that prejudice elements cited in the facts justify a new trial. The document ties the alleged prejudicial factors to the previous proceedings and hinges on McBride’s corroboration.
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Frank McBride
West Liberty Carloads of Horses Shipped to Chicago
J D Fisher and H J Ady sent multiple carloads of fine horses to the Chicago market on Tuesday. Henry Negus and wife visited West Liberty for business, while H C Harding also shipped a carload to Chicago, totaling four carloads in one day. C H Pratt begins as the new M E Sunday school superintendent. A reflection on blossoms predicts a big fruit crop, and a letter from Mrs. J E Corley in England notes seasickness during the voyage to Queens Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fisher
Chicago
H. J. Ady
Henry Negus
Springdale
West Liberty
H. C. Harding
C. H. Pratt
M. E. Sunday School
J. E. Corley
England
Queenstown
Their Golden Wedding
Col and Mrs Girard of Neuchatel Switzerland marked a remarkable day celebrating their eightieth birthday their golden wedding their daughter's silver wedding and their granddaughter’s marriage all on the same day in a single family milestone.
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Col
Mrs. Girard
Neuchatel
Switzerland
Attendance figure for Protestant Episcopal schools of theology
The Protestant Episcopal schools of theology report an attendance of 444 students.
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Protestant Episcopal Schools of Theology
Morgridge Honored by Ad hoc Shiloh Commission Appointment
Dr G O Morgridge was named by the Iowa Governor to the Shiloh Commission to locate regiment positions and oversee monument erection for Iowa soldiers at the Battle of Shiloh. He served with distinction at Shiloh and is suited for commission duties. Field deployment timing is not yet certain.
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G. O. Morgridge
Shiloh
Iowa
Morgridge
Drunk man naps in doctor’s buggy then wakes to find ride returned
An unnamed man, in a contented mood, sleeps in Dr. Deans buggy around noon. A police officer takes the rig to the station without waking him. The doctor later retrieves his buggy, thanked by the police, while the asleep man remains unaware.
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Dr. Dean
Sweetland man tests new cream separator for smooth ice cream
Wednesday’s Daily J. E. Van Camp sells cream separators and seeks agency for a unit claimed to produce ideal frozen dessert. A test sample by Mr. Ratcliff yields the best, smoothest ice cream yet, addressing water byproduct that causes icy chunks. Van Camp praised for the breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. van Camp
Sweetland
Journal Man
Ratcliff
van Camp
Grosjean versus Lulow equity case at court session
Wolfe returned from Clinton this morning as court opened. The Grosjean versus Lulow equity case dominated the session with Richman and Richman for the plaintiff and Jayne for the defense. The case was continued, Greiner versus Greiner for child recovery was set to follow if time allowed, and the grand jury was recalled to begin work today.
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Dailridge Wolfe
Clinton
Grosjean
Lulow
Equity
Richman & Richman
Jayne
Greiner
Lizzie Greiner
Vermont Granite Dealer Secures Carload Monuments
J. E. Sullivan of Vermont has closed a contract with Peter Olson for a full carload of granite monuments. The pieces are finished except lettering and can be set up before Decoration Day. The Dark Barre granite is described as very choice, flawless, and polished to a first class finish.
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J. E. Sullivan
Vermont
Peter Olson
Fisher versus Rensink calf replevin decision in city hall
The case Fisher v Rensink, a replevin suit over a calf taken by Rensink, was heard this morning before Squire J. Co. Stuart on a change of venue from Squire Willits. Fisher's claim was granted and the calf restored to its owner in the city hall proceeding.
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Fisher
Button Cutters Wages Reveal Realities of Strike
A Journal report analyzes wages at a New York button factory showing workers earning around 12.1 cents per hour, with many paid under $5 weekly. The piece notes workers’ desperation, calls for a state board of arbitration, and suggests substantial undercutting of fair pay across the industry.
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Journal
New York
The
Daily Journal
New Co
Board of Arbitration
Grandview Republican caucus and local notes
Delegates nominated at the Hardman hotel caucus are J. P. Walker E. T. Latta Dr. Higley D. M. Bridges and J. W. Frazee. Latta appointed census enumerator. Thornton collected five young wolves for bounty. Mrs. Mahurin and son visit Muscatine relatives. Button factory received a carload of shells. D Anthony and wife visited Muscatine. Dr. A M Cowden bought a driving horse.
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Hardman Hotel
J. P. Walker
E. T. Latta
Dr. Higley
D. M. Bridges
J. W. Frazee
Wapello
Thornton
J. Kent
Grandview Township
Lindsay
Muscatine
N. R. Letts
D. Anthony
A. M. Cowden
April Weather Averages and Extremes Recorded
The report lists April climate figures: max 83 F, min 24 F, mean 52.96 F. Over six ty years mean 48.67 F. April min 38.29 F, April max 62.70 F since 1857 and 1839 respectively. barometer range 29.80 to 28.91 inches. Rainfall 2.15 inches. fifty year means 3.16 inches. record April rainfall 11.80 inches in 1853. smallest 0.38 inches in 1870. Mrs J P Walton mentioned.
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J. P. Walton
Drop in Nails and Wire Relief for Country Trade
Spirit Lake Beacon notes a dollar per hundred drop in wire and nails eases high prices that blocked enterprise and trade. A Spirit Lake dealer reports selling about twenty five spools this season versus 300 in prior years, showing reduced demand under inflation and effect of price manipulation.
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Spirit Lake
Young girl in crisis linked to family deaths
May Olson, eighteen, committed suicide in Boone Iowa by jumping into a cistern. Police say she was driven to madness by the death of her brother and the mysterious disappearance of her father. The report notes other losses among Boers and a violent incident involving Filipinos and a mother.
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Boone
Iowa
May Olson
Americans Killed in Samar Catubig Assault
Manila May 2 Special report: The Catubig garrison of thirty men from the Forty third regiment was attacked by rebels. Twenty Americans were killed and the rest were rescued.
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Forty-Third Regiment
Manila
Catubig
Island of
Samar
Forty
General Ian Hamilton Drives Boers Back to Reach Houtnek
Thabanchu May 2 Special reports General Ian Hamilton fought along the flank and drove back the Boers. He reached Houtnek and held the Thabanchu and Bloemfontein road simultaneously.
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Ian Hamilton
Thabanchu
Houtnek
Bloemfontein
Son of Lincoln postmaster murders mother in Iowa
Mason City, May 1. James S. Law, nineteen, son of Thomas Law, Lincoln postmaster, clubbed his mother with a gun barrel, leaving her near death. He surrendered and was jailed at three this morning saying he was glad he killed her. Doctors deem the victim beyond recovery and authorities suspect insanity.
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Mason City
Iowa
James
Law
Thomas Law
Lincoln
To Marry a Million
Chicago May 1 G W Weise of Chicago will soon marry Miss Bertha Conley of Perry Iowa The engagement has just been announced Mr Weise is the son of millionaire J P Weise of Chicago and has made many trips to Omaha He is popular among traveling men for his kind disposition and willingness to do favors.
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Chicago
G. W. Weise
Bertha Conley
Perry
Iowa
Weise
J. P. Weise
Typographical Union Raises Dues For Striking Printers Aid
Beginning today members of the International Typographical union must pay 30 cents a month, double the former amount. The vote passed by 1,700 in favor, out of a total 22,000 ballots, the largest in union history. The increase funds the strike aid and general expenses to about $11,000 monthly.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
Bramwood
New State College Building Plans Revealed
Ames Iowa May 1 plans for Iowa State College engineering building are with the state architect for finalization. The three story plus basement structure will be four stories high and cost 150000 dollars excluding furnishing and equipment. It will be the best adapted engineering facility among western colleges and will be fireproof throughout.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
University of Illinois
Weather forecast for Iowa and Chicago frost night
Frost to night with mild southerly winds in Chicago. Indications point to a fair night and Thursday for Iowa with frost tonight and much colder temperatures in the eastern and southern portions.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Dowie seeks laceplant import to Wisconsin
John Alexander Dowie, Chicago faith healer and Christian Catholic church overseer, met with Treasury officials in Washington seeking legal clearance to import five Nottingham lace machines and 20 lace experts. He plans a lace plant near Waukegan, Wisconsin on 20,000 acres and expects strong profits for church members.
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Washington
John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
Christian Catholic Church
Treasury Department
Gage
Taylor
Nottingham
England
Waukegan
Wis
Treasury
United States
Bentley Will Bequeaths 16000 to Charities and Family
The will of W B Bentley opened in Des Moines Iowa May 1 bequeaths 16000 to local and national religious charities including 5000 to the Y M C A 1000 to Congregationalism in Iowa 5000 to foreign missions and 5000 to American missions The bulk of the estate goes to his wife and children share and share alike with about six smaller bequests totaling 52000 to be settled within three years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Bentley
District Court
Iowa Democrats back popular election of U S Senators
Des Moines May 1 Iowa Democrats plan to record support for amending the constitution to elect United States Senators by popular vote. At the state convention in Des Moines on Thursday the resolutions committee will present the proposal. John S Murphy of Dubuque returns to push the measure and will introduce it. The platform also endorses Chicago, Bryan and anti trust and anti imperialism planks. Delegates arrive by train and the convention is expected to be large and lively.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Murphy
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Dewey
Mabel Schofield Case Ignites Reward Fund
William Armstrong of Maxburg is circulating a petition in Maxburg and nearby Madison County areas to raise 1200 dollars as a reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Mabel Schofield. Her body was found in the Des Moines river near the city bath house last fall and her death remains unsolved.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William Armstrong
Maxburg
Madison County
Mabel Schofield
Death of W. B. Carruthers in Indianola on street
Indianola Iowa May 1 The community mourns the sudden death of W B Carruthers who collapsed on a street during the noon hour and died instantly Heart disease is given as the cause He had lived twenty five years in Indianola and held prominence in real estate and church circles as a leading official in the United Presbyterian church
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Indianola
Iowa
W. B. Carruthers
Carruthers
United Presbyterian Church
Fishing Season Opens at Clear Lake Iowa
The fishing season at Clear Lake Iowa starts May 15. The Iowa Central Railway plans multiple excursions to the summer resort during the season and will announce the first trip date soon.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
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