Farmer's awful crime and murder spree ends in suicide
In a grim sequence across Henderson County a well known farmer Melton murdered his daughter in law and a girl, wounded another, then shot himself after fleeing to a barn. Mary Culver, 16, and Shuahter Culver were among victims as the killer set off a chain of violence before taking his own life. The Burdick murder case linked to Allan Mathton is referenced in reports of the same incident.
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Henderson
Allan Mathton
Ami
Jobu Culver
Gurmell
Mellon
John Culver
Mary Felon
Culver
Melton
Shuahter
Galear
Manan
Letia
Burglary and murders darken Cordova area incident
Regional report describes multiple violent events including a home invasion near Cordova and the fatal wounding of Dickerson and his wife. A five year old daughter alerted neighbors, a bystander was robbed, and a suspect, Henry Walker, remains under suspicion with limited arrests. Separate items discuss murder rumors, a physician’s statement, and a suspect in a separate case, along with a Mexico City arson and a court release in Rocheater, Nebraska.
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Armilgham
Ala
Marek Bo
Dickerson
Cordova
Henry Walker
Suapicion
Hanging This Morning Involving a Marital Murder
A man named Dilurn, son of Maren G- Coas, was executed at 2 o'clock this morning for the murder of his wife. He lured her from Duluth and Henderson, then killed her in a rented room with a knife, as the gallows stood in the courtroom. The body was found in a room described as “petit by Wersolf,” showing the grisly evidence of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle Man
Burdick
Burdick Chase
Butain
Dwrdlek Mourder
L Uy
Whysician
Shee Munlivk
Toon
Psines
Durdich
Durdick
Buraics
Dilurn
Maren G— Coas
le Fleaterson
Auucuer
bin Istresa
MrCarmick
Carengo
Tougether
Duluth
Henderson
Walt
Dates of American League Openings and Holiday Games
The opening and closing dates of the American League were released with a schedule featuring games at St Louis Philadelphia New York and Boston. Holiday games include Memorial Day events at St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia and Boston with several clubs hosting Fourth of July affairs in Washington Philadelphia New York and Boston.
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New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Apell
Wrahington
Philadelphia
Banton
St. Jones
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Japor
Tay
SL Louis
Citron Case Appeals End Favoring Government
In New York on March 6 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled in the famous Citron cases that had begun in 1891, involving a $1,000,000 duty dispute over dried citron. Importers contended Citron, as dried fruit, should be free of duty, but the decision favored the government.
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New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ntake
Baltimore boxers sign for heavyweight world title bout
Baltimore figures James J., Cor bet and Bir Delarey signed to challenge Janes J. Joffrien for the heavyweight world championship. The match is set for July in California with a twen ty rounds decision hoped for. The victory would bring prestige and a major prize to the winner.
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Baltimore
Ward J
James J
Corbet
Bir" Delarey
Janes J. Joffrien
Take Plate
California
Ron
Pdecision
Fetelre Pomt
Bea Purge
Lover
Amer Glass Company to Close Factories for Season
March move by American Window Glass Company plans early plant shutdowns to retool factories with new machines, cutting skilled labor and lowering costs. The firm aims to form the American Window Glass Machine Company with $20 million capital to own patents and manufacture all existing window glass machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellishare
Amera Window Gines
Ctill
Planta
German Colonial Ambitions Questioned at Hamburg Meeting
At a Hamburg Colonial Society gathering Herlin and March Dr Scharlach rebuked pan-Germanic agitation against colonial aims. They warned sanctions against German ventures abroad, argued Germans should preserve culture, and criticized plans for founding a German state elsewhere.
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Herlin
March
Dr. Schartach
Colonial Society
Hamburg
Gersman
Scharlach
Dragul
Favor American Products Seri March 1 Exiect trade paper
A foreign markets series argues German firms lose sales to American suppliers. Letters from Germans in Mexico Venezuela Brazil and Asia claim Americans keep stock in established agencies and offer fixed salaries, while Germans rely on catalogues and service is tied to American goods. German manufacturers urged to switch to American channels to compete.
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Seri
Exiect
Ameri Bommie Fe Fs
Gercuna
Mexico
Venezuela
Dravil
Asis Italia
Garillian
Amorirea
National Baseball League Acts to Suppress Rowdyism
The National Baseball League adopted strong resolutions to curb rowdy behavior on the field. The president may suspend or fine players and managers for violations of order and discipline, with discipline carried out by grounds or clubs prohibited from paying fines or salaries to suspended individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bazeball Laague
Fraudulent Oil Stock Case Sentences Set in New York
Jamen Kellage, tied to a failed firm of Dean & Co., faced U S Commission Officer on two counts conspiracy to defraud and use of mail for fraud. Held on $200 bond, he received seven years and six months for fraud through Dean & Co and one year for mail fraud, with appeals and cash deposit noted.
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New York
Jamen
Kelloge
Lelig
Lie
FS. Dean & Co
Perbona
Nail
Tie
Deas
Packers' Trust in Europe Reported by Bern and Paris
The London branch of the American packers trust seeks to acquire oleomargarine factories in Ireland and England and plans to form a larger trust. Several factories are already under the umbrella, according to a telegraphed report from Bern and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bern, Marck
Flelecher “Attung, Organ
Ihn Initehers
American Packers Trust
Gereavy
Hollows
Supreme Court judges rule on adjournment legality
Five Supreme Court justices met in Wilmington in March to decide if the minority in the Delaware legislature could adjourn the House from day to day without a formal adjournment by the majority. The ruling stated that only a proper adjournment by the majority ends the session.
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Suprema Court
Delaware
Wilmington
March
Five Suprem Court Juges
Dealer sues coal company in freight shipment dispute
Indianapolis March 7 James BL Edwards a coal dealer sues Lotring Coal Co of Cincinnati for damages claiming failure to deliver coal under a 210 car contract. He asserts he was barred by the fuel exchange and seeks 10200 in damages as the grand jury investigates the exchange.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James BL Edwards
AM Malu
Onsypelis Coal Exchange
Lotring Coal Company of
Cincinnati
Danmees
Edwarith
Koenigsberg Court Martial Convicts Lieutenant Steffens
Lieutenant Steffens was sentenced by a court martial in Koenigsberg to three months in fortress prison for I I-treaing and related offences. The trial cited a hundred and twenty five charges, with twenty five alleging beating soldiers with his sword.
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Tieutenant
Steffens
Koenigsberg
I I-treaing
Olives Ss
Austrian allotment plan faces Reichstag scrutiny
Tierlin and Mayer-The Sagar producers of Germany push for Austrian allotment system to fund refiners and raw factories. The treasury secretary, replying to Interpellation, says the government did not approve the plan. He believes US customs may decide Austrian hoker has direct county authority as in Russia's Lunireet county.
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Tierlin
Mayer
Sagar
Germany
Treasury
United States Customs Authoritiea
Russia
Emigrants Leave England for Canada Steamship Lines
Over 2.60 emigrants have left Liverpool for Canada as the emigration season opens. Canadian steamship lines report heavy interest this month, the strongest in four years, with many seeking passage.
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Liverpool
Canada
Lanilan
Afareh
Thia Atonth
Canaan Steamship Lines
Tareest
Press Celebrates Jubilee Wisconsin Editors Entertained
Milwaukee Sentinel reports a Jubilee convention held in Milwaukee Wisconsin with local editors and their wives attending a banquet. About 400 people were covered by press coverage and a concluding reception followed the dinner.
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Milenikee
Wis
Arch
Vincent Press
The
Sentinel
Embezzler Arrests Lead to Multiple Bond Breaks
Chicago suspect Ellen Mt Wood indicted for embezzling 32 626 from David J Stewart two years ago. Deputy Morrican reports the case while noting a bond jumper Tay Cohn, a Chicagoan, was re-arrested in San Francisco after fleeing with 441 000 bond.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Merck
Sheila Morrican
Conk County
Chicago
Whith
Ellen Mt. Wood
David J. Stewart
Flockson
Tayi Cohn
San Francisco
Rock talard Toatrocalverahip case removal hearing
Chicago March 7 Judge Newly presides over a motion to remove the case to the federal circuit court. Documentary evidence will be submitted for the federal court judges to determine jurisdiction and the proper scope of the action.
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Chicago
Newly
Federal Circuit Court
Federal Court
Ready to launch Shamrock Glasgow March
Lip ton announced readiness for the Shamrock til launch on March 17 saying preparations are nearly complete. He reported growing counts and new efforts underway and expressed optimism about a first work in New York later.
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Glasgow
Thonive Lipton
Ensnion
Abe
New York
Judge Prouty Defeats Hull in Polo County Primary
Des Moines march 9 return f from journey primaries show control of Polo County organization wrestled from congressman Hill chair of military affairs committee by Judge Prouty in a close contest with Hill in the last congressional election, indicating a party power shift.
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Des Moines
Gongreesman Tlill
Committee On Military
Allsirs
Judme Progty
Hilt Ntha
WANTED TO GIVE HIMSELF UP
Pa t mq ie March 9 The other evening a young man with Wes well dressed and who said his name was James Clark entered the sheriff s office and claimed he was no fugitive He stated he would surrender and go back to Macksville Missouri to face charges Sheriff Steiner held him for investigation and noted he would stay until Clark appeared for a requisition Later a telegram from Missouri claimed no such escape Clark agreed to go without requisition and may have intended to clear himself at Clark s expense
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Patmqie
James Clark
Maepaville
SheAvlty Stohr
Marysville
Steiner
Missouri
Dunes Clark
Chirk
Sherif Steiner
Clark
Seizure and Court Indictment Over Confiscated Coal
Amid coal famine shortages local dealers faced hardship as three cars of confiscated coal were tied to a court settlement. Freedman and local partners visited a mine to secure supplies but encountered resistance from the Rock Island authority leading to a court action and a judgment against the defendants.
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Fond Falls
Mayeh
Milway
Tithats
Greehaseld
Ton
Bis Miecou
Freedman
Siit
Resollime
Decuirki & Judement
Weiser Dies After Eating Sausage in Ila Grove
John A. Weiser, a aging engineer and prominent local figure, dies at his Ila Grove home after a likely sausage related incident. He was active in real estate and community groups including Masons and Elks. His wife survives, with relatives mourning his loss as visitation continues.
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la Grove
John A. Weiser
Ila County
Iila Grove
Weiser
Crom
The
Masonic
Sac City
Iowa
Ceinr Haphis
Tia Damise
Vistine
Ani Fem
Q Will Get the Road Centers Min March 9
Officials from Burlington have asked to remain linked after the transfer at the paper mill. A claimed plan suggests the road may move to Burlington with a new spur possibly built. Attorneys are drafting right of way papers for transfer to another party amid local concerns.
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Lic New Inowa & BL
Louis Read
Burlington
Peaperly
Montian
Darlington
I & St TL
Union of Trainmen Marshalslawn March 7 Report
The organization Weaving of a funeralation of the nations hire the rhoots along the Town Central, including trainmen, é ngintnee and op erators, las Uren perfected at Gaka- Ioosa. A strike or other derement linking to higher Reheduin will be undertak en by the federation.
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Las Uren
Gaka- Ioosa
Federation
Special agent of treasury named from Sixth district
Washington March 0 Secretary Shaw appointed W O Klore of Oskaloosa as Republican state central committeeman from the Sixth district and special agent of the treasury under the customs bureau with a salary of 3000 and expenses. Clayton will continue on the state committee but cannot remain in Sixth district politics. Clayton goes to Chicago next week. Local conference about tariff lines with President discussed with town politicians. no real division found.
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Washington, D. C
Shaw
Cla Lori
Oskaloosa
Republian
The
Treasury
GE Customs
Armstrong
Clavean
Chieago
Ronec
Clayton
Winnol
Lowa
Chieszo
Conisht
Invita- van
Cowan
Iligittee- Stora
Electric Power Franchise Aims for Wis Town Line
Tunesville residents hear a plan to grant Cedar Falls Power Co a franchise to lay lines and supply electricity for light and farm power. The utility says the system will light the city and aid farmers between Tunesville and Cedar Falls while seeking Cedar Valley approval to extend into surrounding streets.
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Tunesville
Wis
Unis Playe
Wan Ming
Ute City
Cedar Falls
Cedar Wally
Waterloo Awarded50 Blocks Paving Contract
The Harder Asphalt Co of New York won the contract to pave 53 blocks in Waterloo Moret. Bids ranged around 91 baR, with 17 100 feet of curbing and 63 490 yards of grading. Other bidders included Wm Horro John Cedar Run and several firms from Iowa and elsewhere.
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Waterloo
Moret
Harder Asphalt Co
New York
Horra“ohn
Towa City
Impeas Cement Co
Neg Molnon UF
Beszuiep
Cedar Run
Ile Suonster
Ford
Celtic Rapidis
Inirely
Runaway Ends in Tragic Death of Local Teacher
Sedan March 9 funeral held for Miss Nellig Brooks who died after a runaway accident near Normal Hill. She previously taught in Apees Wis ret and later entered Liboa hospital in Aftal after sustaining injuries. Daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Brooks.
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Sedan Falls
Nellig Hrooks
Dates for Public Examinations Set by State Superintendent
State Superintendent Marvel names Mirch A and We Tnne for four public examination dates at the State Normal School. The schedule covers Volume public examinations and state certification events, with sessions on March 9, Twy 23, and November 26.
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Cellar Falls
Mirch
Spe Cing State
American officials plan trip to isle of Pines to assess US sovereignty
Jiavana dispatch notes on March 6 that Sinleler Sqr Un will travel to the Isle of Pines Sunday to gauge American interest and meet supporters of US sovereignty. Attorneys for American litigants warn that concealed Cuban sovereignty in a permanent treaty could challenge ratification by the United States.
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Jiavana
Sinleler Sqr UN
Hines
United States
Egillers Mauert
United Mates
Agreement Reached On Train Crew Wages And Rules
Officials of the Union Prefte Awe union committee reached an agreement to increase wages for 1,400 employees from 12 to 14. The pact includes new rules for trains of 30 cars or less and establishes a system for pay accounts on certain routes. The report notes ongoing discussions and upcoming details among railroad workers and committees.
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Omnahay
Union Prelfte
Confidtom
Postmaster Appointments and Mail Routes Change
Marel Dy Pr Noah named postmaster at Otranto Station Mitchell County. Rural letter carrier appointments listed. Several towns in Van Buren County see changes in mail routes with Legon named as new station head. mail deliveries to Rentonsyore Wig Mound Mount Hamill Leban Winchester and others updated. Awarded contract for carriage from Sart to Greenfield noted.
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Washington
D. C
Marel
Noah
Otranto Station
Mitchell County
View
J.D. Kelley
Resleme
Moank Mamii
Motlanie
Moy A. Idams
Srantarit David CG
Griffith
Gebtiith
Ciowlaritavitte
W. B. Logan
van Byeren County
Pierceville
Rentonsyore
Wig Mound
Mount Hamill
Lebanon
Viltsburg
Kensauqua
le Jon
Canrill
Winchester
Poctinasies
George A. Spielman
Parkwnd
Coieine
Wapello
Legon
David HL. Thompson
Greenfield
Mason City donors give relief funds for Norway Sweden Finland
Frank Tompkins and Stumely of Mason City have given nearly $700 for relief of the sufferers in Norway Sweden and Finland. The contribution supports aid efforts across northern Europe amid hardship from the conflict and winter conditions.
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Ke Frank ‘Tompkins Nf
Stumely
Heneapto
Mason City
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Pitiful Accident Leaves Family in Grief
A deadly incident near LaSfailte Im claimed the life of the husband Howard, drenched by water and exposed to pneumonia. His wife died in the same accident, while Howard sustained two broken ribs and unknown additional injuries. The event unfolded a week ago as he attempted a rescue amid rising waters.
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Marshalltown
Howard
LaSfailte
Truward
Sis
Nomination defeat aids Oskaloosa slate for council seats
In a hard fought caucus the Republican slate faced strong opposition. Nominees for the city council were listed by ward with candidates including Hinz Peron Sinclair Clemmons Ky Cole and McCall. The major 22 votes were cast and caucuses set for March 10 evening.
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Oskaloosa
Martin
Hell
Rice Way
Mayo
Rice
Ray Wvciired
Shorst
Secon
IL Detustre
Nice
Councilven
Pirst
Hinz Peron
Chas
MyCall
J’. Clemmons
Cole
Married fifty five years charity celebration in Waukon
In Waukon on March fifty five year wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs C J Newell, joined by forty other couples at a community gathering. Attendees included Mirani Mrs GM Dean John Gilchrist and T David among others as they marked long marriages and shared memories with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
C. J. Newell
Mirani
Dean
Sire
John Gilchrist
Bis. T. David
PL Persia
Boy Receives Severe Court Martial Sentence
A court martial sentenced Moatox, formerly Latis, to two years guardhouse confinement. The youth, aged very young with a dying father, faced a likely commutation effort as authorities consider clemency. Internal appeals proceed amid wartime discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latis
Moatox
Newton Peeple
Lost His Eye During Turmoil and Escape Attempt
A fragmented report describes a man named Sturm who suffered a severed eye during a violent incident. He allegedly planned self harm and later attempted to hide, possibly to avoid a second attack, with companions preventing the act. The piece hints at affliction and surveillance after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willlnea- Taney
Stimp
Oskaloosa Lost Damage Suit Recorded
A suit involving Dakninnsa and Siaveh against the city resulted in a verdict for Herson for 9600. The claimant died after a fall on a detective eailwall, per the court record and next test friend J. No Herson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Dakninnsa
Siaveh
Harran
J. No Herson
Herson
Tha
Eauilewall
Towardmarahglltown tragedy and county institute election
Summary of Iowa brief notes reports a husband’s failed suicide after his wife’s death by buggy fall, a twelve annual Black Hawk County Farmers Institute session with W. S. Stokes elected president, teen boys from Reinbeck jailed then released after a lecture, a $20,000 damages suit against the Fremont Elkhorn & Missouri Valley railroad for a worker’s death, and several local incidents including a fatal stabbing threat, political delegate selection in Decatur county, and rising political tensions.
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Marahglltown
Charles Bollamsiene
Wyong
Mlawk County
Facmera’ Institute
W.S. Stokes
Hess
Reinbeck
FG. Meissner
Snaep
Nile
Eremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
James Zuver
Srs
Harry Dayto
Rlok
Fler
Somls
Rica
Shoshozo
Husharil
Fara
Haxtor
Teen Lane
Besar
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