Wealthy Peoria man held in school fund cases
Peoria Ill Oct 13 O J Taily chairman of the Peoria school board finance committee was charged with malfeasance and indicted by the grand jury. The body will announce 43 more indictments against A C Dougherty, former superintendent, as losses to the district reach about 280000 since January 1908. Bond likely raised to 200000. bail not sought. In Phoenix sheriff attaches 200 acres of Dougherty land near Phoenix valued under 10000 at board of school inspectors request.
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Peoria
Ill
O. J. Taily
N. C. Dougherty
A. C. Dougherty
Phoenix
Ariz
Peoria National Bank
Grand Jury Returns Final Dougherty Indictments
The third and last Dougherty grand jury report will be given this morning with about thirty new indictments. Embezzlement involving 18000 via A H Andrews Co of Chicago brings total to approximately 26000 and bond around 200000, totaling 249500. Dougherty remains calm as attorney Joseph Weil declines bond. trial set for next month.
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Dougherty
Peoria
A. H. Andrews & Co
Chicago
Joseph Weil
Southern States Strong for Shaw
Des Moines reports Secretary Shaw likely to win support from Kentucky and Virginia delegations. He is the only presidential aspirant invited to speak in Virginia, with Slemp and Yerkes aiding his push. Shaw returns from Virginia pleased with receptions and growing interest in national issues, hoping to convert Virginia to the Republican fold in 1908.
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Des Moines
The
Register and Leader
Shaw
Kentucky
Virginia
Slemp
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Russian Wreck Kills Many on Mall Train Disaster
Rostof On Don Russia Oct 8 A mall train bound for Vladivkudly left the rails killing twenty seven and injuring thirty five in a fatal wreck near Rostof On Don. Local officials reported the casualty figures as rescue teams searched the wreckage for survivors.
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Rostof-On-Don
Russia
Vladivakudly
Tweny
Mitchell comments on coal strike prospects near Pittsburgh
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers arrived from New York en route to Elizabeth Pa. He spoke in Pittsburg Oct 8 about next spring’s strike potential saying he sees harmony and no reason for a general coal strike in the anthracite field after his time there.
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Mitchell
Pittsburg
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
New York
Elizabeth
Multiple Iowa incidents and deaths in a single report
A roundup of Iowa events includes Elmer Watson killed by an accidental gun discharge near Lisbon, a Newark boy found in Burlington claiming he ran away, and theft arrests at Thorpe. Other items cover a 60 year old Audubon man setting fire to himself, a Liscomb barber acquitted of chicken theft, a Gilbert young man’s suicide, and injuries to Thomas Carson in Philadelphia. Also noted are attempted burglaries at Fort Dodge, a Kellogg man killed on Eldon bridge, a daughter’s neck fracture after a wagon incident, Osceola suing for damages from a ditch fall, razor-attack sentencing in Des Moines, a possible murder near Dubuque, and various bankruptcy and legal notices affecting Atlantic, Fort Dodge, and Walnut residents.
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Elmer Watson
Lisbon
Charles
George J. Lacey
Newark
N. J
Burlington
Hennessey
James Preme
Bob Hooker
Thorpe
Manchester
Charley Thorpe
Miwood
Prime
Hooker
KF. A. Riges
Audubon
M. C. O’brien
Liscomb
Marshal
O’brien
Witesses
O'Brien
Jack Clouser
Gilbert
Thomas C. Carson
Iowa City
Johnson County Savings Bank
Iowa City Gaus and Electric Company
Philadelphia
R. N. Carson
T. J. Carson
Davenport
Carson
L. Cahill
West Fort Dodge
William Moueck
Fairfield
Mouck
Moneck
William Puller
Leavenworth
Kan
C. B. Clovis
Atlantic
Lulu Tando
J. J. Dimick
Alliubon
Clovis
Audubon County
Dimick
Kellogg
Rance
Ackley
Joan Sanders
Osceola
Walter Campbell
Luig Veil
McVey
Des Moines
Veil
Campbell
Conkling
Illinois Central
Rock Cut
Dubuque
E. H. Whiteside
Whiteside
Iowa
I. R. Prang
Fort Dodge
Prang
Waterloo
Express
Harry Barnes
Walnut
Barnes
Creditqre
West Liberty
A. A. Ball & Co
Mississippi
Clinton
Charles Siegfred
Cassville
Wis
Siegfred
Httle
Eldora
Koenman Drug Co
Lang
Bank of Whitten
Whitten
Tang
Kean
Man Drug
Joga Fe
Elmer Lingle Returns To Family After Elopement
A South Osceola resident Elmer Lingle, once living with his wife and three children, returns home after eloping with Winnie Montgomery. Montgomery is not yet back, believed staying with an uncle. The district is troubled by a severe mosquito outbreak, with livestock and a horse dying from malaria linked to the pests.
Tom Dennison Free Man After Second Indictment Dismissal
Red Oak Iowa October 12 Judge Green dismissed the second indictment against Tom Dennison on a charge of receiving diamonds stolen from W L Pollock. The motion argued lack of sufficient new evidence. Dennison expressed relief and blamed Omaha politicians and a local clique. The case cost Iowa about sixteen thousand dollars to prosecute.
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Red Oak
Green
Tom Dennison
W. L. Pollock
New York
Greenlee
Fallon
Dennison
Elmer Thomas
Civic Federation of Omaha
Harrison County
Omaha
Des Moines Coroner Jury Verdict on Callahan Murder
Des Moines oct 12 the coroners jury returned a murder verdict in the case of Frank Callahan whose body was recovered from the Des Moines river near Levy a. The ruling follows hints of police fault similar to the Griswold case though jurisdiction limits soften the censure. The decision relied on chemist Kinneys report noting no water in the lungs and fibres clinging to the membranes.
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Des Moines
Frank Callahan
Levy
Griswold
Kinney
Long Journey Ends in Farmer Dan Patton's Death
Dan Patton a prominent farmer southwest of Grinnell died after taking poison. He left a note asking a friend to let him do the chores that evening as he was going on a long journey. A party found him dying in a chair on the front porch shortly thereafter.
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Grinnell
Dan Patton
Patton
Whitmer to Contest Seat in Sioux City
It is reported here yesterday that Hon. George R. Whitmer former county representative now living in Sioux City will contest the seat of George Youde nominated as his successor last week. James A. Parsons of Rock Rapids, a Democratic lawyer, is Whitmer’s counsel and asserts confidence in success before the next House of Representatives.
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Whitmer
Sheldon
George R. Whitmer
Sioux City
George Youde
James A. Parsons
Rock Rapids
House of Representatives
Tramp Killed at Ames in Train Jumping Incident
Ames, Oct. 12. Henry Boyle a tramp said to hail from Wisconsin jumped in front of a Northwestern passenger train yesterday morning and was instantly killed. Two other tramps were with him and one companion was badly injured. No cause for their actions is known.
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Ames
Henry Boyle
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Shame Causes Death by Own Action in Dubuque
Mae Steffens a hotel domestic killed herself by drinking two ounces of carbolic acid after being accused of theft in Dubuque on October 11. Her death followed the accusation and she lay dying in a hotel room as authorities investigated the incident.
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Dubuque
Mae Steffens
Wil
General Weaver Knocks Down Colfax Rival at Revival
The report records General Weaver colliding with Colfax at a revival meeting last night. Pentico reportedly drank and raised disturbance, leading to a tangle with Weaver during the event in Colfax.
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General Weaver
Colfax
J.B. Weaver
Willian
Péntico
Pentico
Remon
Storm Lake banker found guilty of bank fraud
Sioux City October 11 W M Brown president of the defunct First National Bank of Storm Lake was found guilty on two indictments and thirty one counts for making false entries. He faces five to ten years per count and may appeal. The verdict came after seven hours of deliberation with no jury disagreement.
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Sioux City
Brown
Firat Nat Onal Bank
Storm” Lake
Fries
Rand estate heirs named trustees to manage grand children trust
Burlington Oct 11 The will of the late Mrs E D Rand filed for record allocates most of the estate to her grandchildren held in trust until they reach 28. Mrs Geo B Herron receives 200000. Mrs Rand’s brothers get 156 shares. Half net income funds educational work up to 10000 annually, the other half accumulates for grandchildren.
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Burlington
E. D. Rand
Geo. B. Herron
Grinnell
Carrie Rand-Herron
John J. Fleming
Willcox Appointed Pension Agent in Iowa Nebraska District
Des Moines aged report states W V Willcox has been named pension agent for the Iowa Nebraska district by President Roosevelt. The commission is expected to be forwarded soon and Willcox should assume duties by October 12. The term runs to December 1906 with strong indication of a permanent four year appointment beyond that date.
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Des Moines
W. V
Iowa-Nebraska
Dent Roosevelt
Washington
Henderson Slowly Failing From Dread Paralysis
Dubuque reports Col. D B Henderson resting easier yet gripped by dread paralytic disease. His wife and daughter stay by his bedside as doctors fear another stroke could hasten death. If the illness runs its course he may not survive two more years. His mind fades and he speaks in short phrases.
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Dubuque
Handerson
Murderess Moved to Asylum in Independence
Clinton reports Mrs. Edward H. Thurston formerly Annie Crawford, imprisoned for four years for killing John Diller, has been moved from Anamosa penitentiary to the state hospital for the insane at Independence. Doctors say she is hopelessly insane and death is momentarily expected.
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Clinton
Edward H. Thurston
Annie Crawford
Anamosa
John Diller
State Hospital For
Independence
State Prison
State Hospital
First Sues Then Shoots Him
Majcy Oct 12 J F Woodside of this place was shot last night at Blockton by Jim Henderson. It stems from a standing dispute after papers were served on Woodside Tuesday for 10000 dollars damages alleged alienation of Hendersons wife. Woodside shot once in the side and is in serious condition.
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Sues
Majcy
J. F. Woodside
Blockton
Jim Henderson
Woodside
Henderson
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Daugherty
the News
Elmer Lingle
Winnie Montgomery
Han
Miss Montgomery
Lingle
Sidney
Egypt
Missouri
Percival
Uns
Ada Koehler
Shenandoah
National Dress Makers’ Association
New York City
Loren Phenis
Tama County
Deer Creek
Phenis
Albert Hartman
Sioux City & Treton
Wakefield & McCrory
Perry Creek
Ireton
O. D. Wheeler
School Board of
Glenwood
A. B. Judson
Mills County
James G. Mc Wlroy
McElroy
Cleveland
Nordy
Tim
Wood
Butts
Tom” Dennison
Free Man
Nebraska
Frank
Gallahan
Storm Lake
RAND
W. V. Willcox
Pension AG
B. Henderson
Charles City
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