Attempt to Oust Judge Bolte Prompts Defense Backing
The trial of Hew Lyn George J. Kelly for vile district murders faces a bid to appoint a new judge. Defense argues no emergency exists and cites busy local judges. Detective Wilkinson funds an Iowa Protective Association backing the defense, with protesters and a 1500 strong Oak crowd.
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Reg Oak
Catamel
George J. Kelly
Opanend
Conia
Judea
Holes
Sheldon
Sheense
Interac
Kelly
WL. Mitchell
Mitteenty
Twanty First
Boles
Mt. Eas
Ited Oak
Jon Sullitower
Shuny Cigax Moun
Provective Assac Tius
Iowa to establish child welfare research station
The Iowa legislature approved 25000 for scientific work on improving the normal child. Professor Bird T. Baldwin of Philadelphia is chosen to head the project at the state university in Iowa City and has already arrived to oversee the effort.
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Wen Chu
Iowa
Bird T. Baldwin
Philadelphia
Tawa
State Universiy
Baldwin
Iuwa City
Fire in town damages stores and outbuildings
Investigators probe a large fire that swept Lauen town damaging an empty icehouse at the Foster residence and burning barns. Early theories blamed vagrants then shifted to possible involvement by a known local person.
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Lau
Tle
Auto Thieves Reported at Fonda Store Burglary Noted
Professional car thieves are suspected in a $3,000 to $5,000 burglary at the Tolan Bros department store in Fonda. Goods stolen include coats, furs, and plush items. Escape made through a transom with several bolts of silk torn from racks along the road toward the twin cities.
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Fonda
Robindra
Tolan Bros
Twin Cities
Wear This When You Enter Berlin Ceremony
Red Cross volunteers pinned badges on local boys after a banquet. Sidney Pitt Sr a civil war veteran addressed the group as the injunction to wear the badge was given to members entering Berlin.
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Berlin
Wandbing
Gerlin
The
Red Cross
Sidney Pitt
Iowa Leads Nation in First Draft Reports
Des Moines Iowa reports that its first 707 draftees from every county and city are on duty and equipped marking Iowa as the first state to complete initial reporting to the national draft. Illinois has sent more than 200 others are slower in reporting.
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Jowana
Des Moines
Iowa
Thilnois
Logan
National Army
Masis
Army
Iin
Iowa Soldier Killed in Car Accident Near Des Moines
Private Charles Pritchard of Company B 168th U S A and his brother Elias Pritchard were injured when the car overturned on a rural road seven miles west of Des Moines. They were trapped under the vehicle overnight and found at dawn. Elias remained in critical condition. both brothers had enlisted last summer after a patriotic rally in Van Meter.
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Des Moines
Ashawti
Charles Pricelard
Campany B
168Th U.S. A
Third Iowa Infantry
Rigale Elias Pritchard
Todneville
van Meter
Iawa
Mineola
Lly
France
Extravagant Banker Vanishes After Turbulent Eight Months
Waverly banker W. L. Martinka, Bremer bank cashier, disappears after a spree of expensive living and mounting debts. He married a chorus girl, who left him then vanished. Bank officials froze his stock and installed W. H. Pockels to run the bank as investigators review thousands in unsettled obligations.
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Waverly
Whandan
W. L. Martinka
Bremer
Martinka
State Bank
W. H. Pockels
Picnic Meeting Draws Skunk Valley Residents in Panora
More than two thousand people attended the sixth annual Skunk Valley Picnic association meeting. C. G. Pugh of Des Moines spoke as Senator Kenyon could not attend. L. M. Swindler presided while patriotic enthusiasm rose to a peak.
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Panora
Skunk Valley Picnic Association
C. G. Pugh
Des Moines
Kenyon
Washington
Paigh
L. M. Swindler
Poison Mystery Claims Two Lives in Tipton
In Tipton two people have died and several others are gravely ill from a mysterious poison or mala dy that baffled physicians in Tipton and surrounding towns. Specialists from Town University have been called to diagnose. Dr. C. P. Howard of the state university is in town studying the cases and is also baffled.
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Tipton
Town University
C. P. Howard
the State University
Iowa draft plan pairs northern infantry with southern artillery
Camp Dodge details show two regiments of the Eighty eight division forming from Iowa draftees. Northern counties supply infantry while southern counties provide artillery. The Three Hundred and Fiftieth Infantry draws from a long list of counties including Lyon Osceola and Plymouth and the Thirty ninth Field Artillery Brigade includes Port, Wayne, Madison and other counties.
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Dodgi—Neary
Lavary
Eugumlands
Arista
Lova
Lowa
Polk
Des Moises
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmett
Kossuth
Sioux
Urien
Clay
Palo Alto
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Webster
Calhoun
Sac
Ida
Woodbury
Monona
Crawford
Carroll
Greene
Boone
Story
Marshall
Tama
Beaton
Linn
Jones
Jackson
Clinton
Seat
Muscatine
Louiga
Washington
Johnson
Cedar
Iowa
Poweshiels
Jasper
Dallas
Guthrie
Audu
Madison
Warren
Marion
Mahaska
Keokuk
Mills
Montgomery
Adams
Union
Clarke
Lucas
van Buren
Davis
Decatur
Ringgold
Taylor
Page
Fremont
Three Hundred and Forty-ninth Infantry
Minnesota
Winnebago
Worth
Howard
Miitechel
Winneshiek
Straight Coatee Will Be Popular This Autumn
A short straight coatee in sack form is highlighted as a top autumn novelty for winter wear. Redfern designed models showcase simple outlines, fur-trimmed hems, and a rolled-back finish. Paris fashion houses and Beers line feature tall, slender silhouettes with long tunics, monk’s cloth, and vivid billiard-green fabrics. The piece notes rising popularity, practical economy, and evolving styles in Paris and American wardrobes.
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Paris
Redfern
Beer
Chez Beer
Germany
Heer
France
America
Woman Dies After Car Turnover Near Wellman
Miss Edna Potter of Wellman was killed instantly when the automobile she drove turned over and pinned her under the seat. The car owner Wilbur Wason was thrown clear and uninjured. Potter had celebrated her twenty first birthday the day before the accident.
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Iowa City
Edna Potter
Wellman
Wilbur Wasson
Balloonist Dies in 2000 Foot Fall at County Fair
Balloonist Waverly John O Laughlin perished during an ascent at the county livestock fair when a sudden fall from 2000 feet ended the stunt. Little is known about his home or family, though he once told his employer he lived in Michigan. No cause for the fatal drop is evident.
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Fail
Waverly
John O'Laughlin
Michigan
Women Start New Welfare Circle in Rockwell City
Rockwell City women form a club of 129 members to study art literature civics and home economics with a focus on Red Cross work and social welfare. Leaders anticipate great things from the new society and its community service.
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Rockwell City
Red Cross
Five youths die in Sioux City street crash
A car driving down Pieres street hill collided with a delivery truck at Tenth Street, killing Claude Kinnell and injuring four others including Porrest Olson De los Sevill George Southworth and George Merion. physicians report one injury possibly fatal and others seriously hurt.
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Sioux City
Pieres Street
Tenth Street
Claude Kinnell
Porrest Olson
Delos Sevill
George Southworth
George Merion
Beads for Summer Style Prompt and Advice
A short guide suggests wearing a string of beads that can pair well with summer outfits. It emphasizes choosing light, versatile pieces that complement colors and fabrics typical of warm weather.
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Kelp
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State Free Employment Bureau
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Repise
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