Southeast Iowa Chiefs Mix of Criminals Stirs Malcom Night
Sheriff Robert Gregson confronts a check forger Ed Stanley alias Bramble and parole violator Harry Moore in Malcom. A battery theft from Will Schneckloth and tool theft from John Haberer trigger arrests as Moore is jailed in Montezuma and Nebraska lines up. A Chevrolet coupe is stolen near Malcom, with one suspect evading capture.
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Nebraska
North Dakota
Robert Gregson
Malcom
Harry Moore
Bramble
Roy Toland
Gregson
Will Schn
Bob
Motezuma
Grover Eisele
Robbers Break Into Weighing Machine at Latimer’s Store
A weighing machine in front of Latimer's store on the south side of the square was pried open Friday night and about $25 taken. The offense appeared amateurish, with the lock jammed and the front broken by a screwdriver or similar tool. A lone loafing figure on the square night is suspected.
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Latimer’s
Large barn destroyed by fire on H. Coats farm near Hartwick
A large barn three miles west of Hartwick burned at two am on Saturday with its contents of oil, hay, barley, and grain driven to ashes. Fire started likely by spontaneous combustion. Neighbor J W Davis alerted the Coats family. Brooklyn fire department arrived after. Loss totals uncertain but buildings insured. contents only partly covered. crops destroyed. rebuilding planned for Montezuma Republica.
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H. Coats
Hartwick
Harnary
Mr. Coats
J. W. Davis
Mr. Davis
Brooklyn Fire Department
Coats
Montezuma Republica
Leon Boy Shot by Accidental gun discharge in car
Keith Hinds 16, son of Mr and Mrs George Hinds of Leon, was fatally wounded when a shotgun discharged as a car started for a feed yard. Witnesses Stringer and John Mendenhall say the gun, in Hindss rear, fired with the barrel pointed at his head. No inquest held. survivor twin Kenneth, sister Juanita of Des Moines.
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Keith Hinds
George Hinds
Leon
Youn Hinds
Mike Stringer
Stringer
John Mendenhall
Hinds
Hind
Kenneth
Ter
Juanita
Des Moines
Actna Life Insurance Company
Melel
Narrow escape as child swallows strychnine pill
Merilyn Church aged two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Church Jr of Bowling Green Ohio, found and swallowed a small strychnine pill dropped on the floor by her grandfather. Immediate medical aid and antidotes were given, and the poison was expelled without harm. The family later continued their summer in Bowling Green.
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Merilyn
Charles F. Church, Jr
Bowling Green
Ohio
Lamoni Chronicle home of Mr Church parents
A brief local note from the Lamoni Chronicle mentions the home of Mr. Church's parents located here. The short item records a domestic or residential detail without additional context or dates.
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Mr. Church
Lamoni Chronicle
Buggy Struck by Gravel Truck Near Beacon
Henry Wolvers and his son Clarence of Truax were injured Monday evening when a gravel truck struck their buggy near Beacon. They were taken to Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa. Clarence, 24, suffered several cracked ribs and other bruises. Henry was badly bruised. The accident occurred as they were returning from Oskaloosa, the buggy was thrown, and both trucks involved needed repairs. drivers unharmed.
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Henry Wolvers
Clarence
Truax
Beacon
Edith Swain
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Clarence Wolvers
Muchakinock Creek
Eddyville Tribune
Prisoner Eats and Takes Departure in Fairfield
A handcuffed prisoner named John Polley escaped after the sheriff and Story county attorney stopped for gas in Fairfield. Polley, serving twenty years for burglary, ditched through a garden fence as bloodhounds tracked him from the penitentiary. He was linked to seven house entries and suspected in fraternity house break ins near Ames. Local cafe patrons recalled a dangerous look as officers watched him.
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Story County
Love
Fairfield
John Polley
Ames
Monrog
Plans Funeral Then Personal Crisis Reports
L. E. Morse of Topeka Kansas, 59, made funeral arrangements including buying a coffin in Mt. Pleasant. After visiting his wife’s grave in Lockridge cemetery he shot himself. The undertaker reported Morse’s plans to police but his body was found at the grave marker.
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L. E. Morse
Topeka
Kan
Lockridge
Morse
Mt. Pleasant
Route of Number 63 Still in Doubt
The Monroe route for highway No 63 remains uncertain with public notice. Believers in the east route push for a west town course by the Clevenger home as surveyors worked along the west route yesterday. George Ramage has moved his mill in preparation for grading crews.
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Monroe
Clevenger
George Ramage
Monroe Mirror
Van Wert Banker Attacked With Pitchfork
Des Moines Register reports E. O. Sterns cashier of Van Wert State Bank is attacked by J. W. Guilliams of Lamoni after a business dispute over oats. Sterns was knocked down and stabbed with a pitchfork, rendered unconscious for hours. Guilliams taken to Leon on assault with intent to murder charge, released on $1,000 bond, hearing set August 15.
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Des Moines Register
E. 0. Sterns
van Wert State Bank
J. W. Guilliams
Lamoni
Leon
Sterns
Guilliams
Guiliams
Terns
Lorey
Lamoni Chronicle
Pleasantville Bank Closes Doors After Partners Die
Melcher Union reports the Citizens Bank of Pleasantville the last privately owned bank in Marion county closed Monday morning. Three partners died J D Gamble Cyrus Benner and Lewis Summy triggering a reorganization into a state institution. Receiver H H Browne listed deposits about 560000 and capital 35000 with B F Henry president and C L Gose cashier.
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Melcher Union
Ndnor
Citizens Bank of
Pleasantville
Marion County
J. D. Gamble
Knoxville
Cyrus Benner
Lewis Summy
H. H. Browne
B. F. Henry
C. L. Gose
Des Moines Couple In Auto Accident Near Monroe
A Des Moines couple, Chester Howell 19 and Vera Wilson 25, were injured when a car driven by Howell struck loose gravel and rolled near Monroe while en route from Oskaloosa to Des Moines. Wilson suffered a severe thigh gash, cuts, bruises, and possible concussion. Howell had head injuries but was described as not seriously hurt. Both were taken to hospitals in Monroe and Newton for treatment.
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Monroe
Chester Howell
Vera Wilson
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Howell
Newton
Miss Wilson
Oska
Accident Ends Return Trip In Monroe Mirror Account
A report notes that a trip went awry around 7:00 o clock on the return journey. Howell had recently left the hospital on Monday and Miss Wilson was mentioned as having been involved.
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Howell
Miss Wilson
Monroe Mirror
Fall From Wagon Kills Farmer Near Foldyville
A grain wagon accident near Foldyville claims the life of A. V. Shepard, 52, formerly of Sovili. He was taken to Albin hospital but died from injuries. He leaves a wife, four sons, and three daughters. burial in Lovilla cemetery scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, per the Eddyville Tribune.
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Foldyville
A. V. Shepard
Sovili
Albin Hospital
Song
Hew
Lovilla
Wnesday
Eddyville
Webster girl healthiest in Keokuk County
Kathryn Mather sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M Mather of Webster was named Keokuk county s healthiest 4 H club girl by Dr J A Dulin. She has led Merry Mixer club Webster three years and served as county organization president rally day in Sigourney. She will be a Webster high school senior and weighs 120 pounds.
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Kathryn Mather
Webster High School
Keokuk County
Orpheum Des Moines Adds Rain or Shine Amid Fair Week
Des Moines Orpheum hosts Rain or Shine starring Joe Cook during State Fair Week with Lola Lane in Lola’s latest. The program continues through Saturday alongside The Big Fight, bringing a Broadway hit to local audiences praised by critics. Co stars include Louise Fazenda Joan Peers William Collier Jr Alan Roscoe and Frank Capra.
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Des Moines
Orpheum
Joe Cook
Mr. Cook
Louise Fazenda
Joan Peers
William Collier
Alan Roscoe
Frank Capra
Orpheum vaudeville and The Big Fight feature at Iowa venue
The Orpheum vaudeville program showcases Ladies of Leisure Flight and Submarine acts plus the Roxy gang with Jeanne Mignolet Adelaide De Loco Harold Clyde Wright John Griffin and Helen Andrews. Enos Frazers aerial feats and Pathe News close. The Big Fight Lola Lane in her first picture for James Cruze returns Sunday through Tuesday with Strong Thrills and a cast including Stepin Fetchit Ralph Ince Wheeler Oakman and James Cruze directing Hokumology and a second bill with Myra Langford Billy Riddel Eleanor Vernon and Hope Vernon as noted.
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Ladies of Leisure
Roxy Gang
Orpheum
Jeanne Mignolet
Adelaide de Loco
Harold Clyde Wright
John Griffin
Helen Andrews
Smith
Rogers
Enos Frazers
Pathe News
Lola Lane
James Cruze
Ralph Ince
Wheeler Oakman
Young
Myra Langford
Mr. Young
Billy Riddel
Eleanor
Hope Vernon
Orpheum to Feature Holliday With Ann Harding and Mary Astor
The bill includes a new songs and tricks act along with an RKO vaudeville feature. Holliday starring Ann Harding and Mary Astor, a top month hit, opens at the Orpheum on Wednesday August 27.
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RKO
Vaudevile
Holliday
Ann Harding
Mary Astor
Orpheum
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Vogelaar
UGG Enoose
Chevrolet
Fisher
B. Flint Factory
Lovejoy
White Way Autoco
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