Defense Evidence Advances in Charles Thomas Murder Trial
Des Moines reports detail Garrity's testimony supporting the defense amid conflicting accounts about Mabel Schofield’s death. Maggie Hammond testifies on alibi timing for Charles Thomas, while chemists debate poison traces and timing of letters. Court adjourned for Washington's Birthday with possibility of continuation next week.
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Des Moines
Mabel Scofield
Thoma
Charles Thomas
Maggie Hammond
Macksburg
Thomas
Spurrier
Mabel
Hoffman
Macy
Morning Chronicle reports forgotten $1000 check found in Olson estate
Lehigh February 21 The Argus Contiings recounts the life of Chris Olson who died after a long isolation at Brushy Creek. A concealed tin box yielded a $1,000 uncashed check from 1891 and a $45 prior check. Will Scott, administrator, lists Julia Scott of Titonka as the sole heir, with Olson’s lone 80 acre farm remaining.
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Lehigh
The
Argus Contiings
Chris Olson
Fort Dodge
Olson
Brushy Creek
Argus
Srelis
Des Moines
Julia Scott
Titonka
Iowa
Prisoner Plot Foiled By Bottle Of Salt In Jail
Council Bluffs Feb 21 R C Vrooman a trusted prisoner narrowly escaped death when an inside plotters threw a quart bottle filled with salt through a window injuring his leg. Saws were found hidden in rubbish near the radiator as authorities press for information on the would be breakout and the identity of the assailant.
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Council Bluffs
R. C. Vrooman
Pottawattavile County
Anther
Vrooman
Judge J J Ney Weds Anastasis Mullin in Waterloo
Waterloo residents learned of the marriage yesterday of Judge J J Ney and Miss Anastasis Mullin both of Town City The ceremony was at St Patrick's with Rev Father Ward witnesses limited to relatives The couple will tour Iowa and return to Iowa City to reside They are well known in Waterloo Mrs Ney is sister of Mrs M J Butterfield and the couple received warm wishes from friends for a long life together.
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Iowa City
Waterloo
State University
Ney
Death of Mrs Kath erine Bechely in Dubuque
Kath erine Bechely wife of F J Bechely division superintendent of the Illinois Central died at home 51 Wilson avenue after a one hour stroke of apoplexy She was 44 born in Bothwell Ontario and married 18 years ago The loss is mourned by a husband five children and many friends Her body to be sent to Ontario at 7 this morning
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Dubuque
Katherine Bechely
F. J. Bechely
Illinois Central
Wilson Avenue
Mrs. Bechely
Bothwell
Ontario
Katherine Dillon
Bechely
Fire destroys C. F. Galler store in Cedar Rapids
Fire struck C. F. Gallers store Saturday night at 11 o clock, wiping out the entire stock. Insurance coverage totals include Germania 1000 West Chester 3000 L A G 1000 Commercial Union 1000 Des Moines 41000 Des Moines Mutual 1000 Aetna 1000 Atlas of Des Moines 2000 German American 2000 Dubuque Fire and Marine 1000 Concordia 1500 American of New Jersey 1000 Security of Davenport 1000 New York Underwriters 1000. Building damage ranges from 1000 to 1590 and is insured with German American 2000 Atlas 2500 Commercial Union 1000 Milwaukee Mechanic 2000.
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Cedar Rapids
Commercial Union
Milwaukee Mechanic
Still Snowed In City Awaits Aid and Inquiry
Des Moines reports Mayor Gunderton of Elgin Fayette County says the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Decorah division is blocked. Town needs medicine and provisions. governor refers matter to railroad commission after citizens petition. An investigation is requested.
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Des Moines
Gunderton
Elgin
Fayette County
Cummins
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
District court docket fills Chickasaw county calendar
New Hampton February 21 District court of Chickasaw county opened with Judge Fellows presiding. Grand jury charged one true bill against Charles Farnum for burglary at Republic. Farnum sentenced to three years. Jury drawn and sworn. trials soon to follow with two major civil cases Murphy versus Lentz and Nashua Post versus Lawler Dispatch.
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New Hampton
District Court
Chickasaw County
L. & Fellows
J. M. Kruger
Ionla Ag
PLL Murphy
FLN
Lentz
Nashua Post
Lawler Dispatch
Bill
Charles Farnum
J. W. Pierce
Republic
Fire at Centerville levels historic brick business block
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed a two story brick building on Centerville’s south square, first brick structure in the district, owned by C F Howell. Firefighters contained the flames with total loss to building and contents, while a second fire at the Wooden bank housing caused light damage after hose lines froze.
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Centerville
Fie
C .F. Howell
Freeport
Knights of Columbus Visit Organize New Lodge at Algona
Knights of Columbus arrived in Algona on February 21 to establish a new lodge drawing about 200 visitors. Special trains from Fort Dodge and Elmore brought members and guests from Bancroft Dubuque Waterloo Mason City Wasler Whittemore and Livermore. Initiations occurred in the afternoon followed by a banquet in the hall.
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Algona
N.W
Knights of Columbus
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Elmore
Bancroft
Dubuque
Waterloo
Mason City
Wasler
Whittemore
Livermore
Gains by losing suit in Neola farmer case
Calvin Oglesbee a Neola area farmer lost a lawsuit against W H Butler over a corn crib owed for Pent due. The jury ruled Butler entitled to money from an elevator. the crib remained with Oglesbee. Oglesbee later measured 100 extra bushels, valued at 38 1/2 cents per bushel, enough to cover costs and yield a net gain of about 23 dollars.
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Council Blais
Calvin Oglesbee
Neola
Oglesbee
W. H. Butler
Butler
Orlesbee
Calvin
Porter assault case ends in exoneration and bond
Mason City report says Howard D. Reynolds was yesterday completely exonerated from assault with intent to murder Harry Norwood porter of the Wilson hotel. His brother Walter L. Reynolds was held to the grand jury in 500 dollars bail for assault with intent to commit great bodily harm following a February Wilson hotel disturbance during the butter maker’s convention.
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Mason City
Howard D. Reynolds
Harry Norwood
Porter
Wilson Hotel
Walter L. Reynolds
Wilson
Snake on Porch Stuns Eldora in Deep Freeze
Dr. Young, noted as a total abstainer, reports finding a good sized snake on his porch during last week’s deep cold in Eldora. With temperatures at 20 below zero, the out of season visitor surprised him after returning from a call.
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Eldora
Young
Island School Graduates Aid to Government Service
Cedar Falls records the homeward news of Edwin M. Wilcox a Normal School graduate and former Philippine teachers in Guinobotan Albay and Atimonan Tabays. His parents oppose a return to the islands though he may come back within three years to claim travel expenses. Others from the group include Carl Behrens George Satterthwart Geo Briggs and more with some staying in Michigan or Iowa City pursuing M C A work or law studies. Rev Jesse McLaughlin, Methodist associate in the Philippines, expects a summer return for a vacation in this city.
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Cedar Falls
the Philippines Tanas
E. I. Wilcox
Montour
Edwin M. Wilcox
Philippines
Manila
Mr. Wilcox
The
Normal
Carl D. Behrens
Geo. Satterthwart
Geo. Briggs
G. N. Ferbe
BE. C. Miller
Dan
R. Perkins
C. B. Steele
Mae Polly
Emma Evans
Steele
Michigan
Perkins
Iowa City
Jesse McLaughlin
Methodist Ghureh
America
Gasoline Fire At Florida West Restaurant
Sumter February 21 special report describes a gasoline stove used to heat a coffee tank bursting into flames when a match was ignited. The fire quickly spread to the ceiling and the tank exploded, sending intense heat threatening the building and nearby structures. Firemen responded swiftly and controlled the blaze with minimal stock or building damage.
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Sumter
Httle Cara
Marine
Snow Slide Injures Church Janitor in Marshalltown
Eden Drake, Methodist church janitor, was struck by snow sliding from the roof and wedged against the cupola wall. A small toe bone was broken but he can continue work with some limits. The incident occurred February 22 in Marshalltown, with the roof snow narrowly missing a gutter and a fall to the ground.
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Marshalltown
Whilte Horseling
Eden Drake
Mr. Drake
Died Near Wedding Day in Sumner Community
W H McCormac died Sunday near Sumner after a several week illness at about 75. His 50th wedding anniversary was Saturday but not observed due to his illness. He had long resided nearby and was highly respected.
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Sumner
W. H. McCormac
Farmers Savings Bank to Open in Masonville
Manchester February 22. Articles of incorporation filed for Farmers Savings Bank in Masonville six piles west of here. Officers named Daniel Fagan president William Evans vice president M Lillis cashier. Directors include Daniel Fagan Lillis John Malveri William Evang A C Decker Jaz McGuire Richey Davis John Crowley F Griffin. Second bank for Masonville, a town of few hundred. Project grows from stockholders in old and new organizations.
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Manchester
Farmers’’ Savings Bank
Masonville
County Recorder
Daniel Fa|kau
William Evans
M. Lillis
Daniel Fagen
Mr. Lillis
John Malveri
Wiliam Evang
A. C. Decker
Jaz, McGuire
Richey Davis
John Crowley
F. 8. Griffn
Des Moines Oversees Creamery Glassware Standards
Iowa dairy commissioner urges creameries to use standard Babcock test bottles and pipettes from the dairy department and to ensure accurate testing of milk and cream. The inquiry asks compliance with the law, standard glassware, and proper weights using two scales for calibrations.
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Des Moines
Wright
Thie
Babcock
BIDDERS AFRAID OF CATS
Des Moines bidders refused the street dead-animal removal contract fearing cats or smaller animals were included. The board was authorized to re advertise for bids naming horses cows dogs and similar animals, replacing the current Ferrival Bros contract.
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Des Moines
Board of Public Works
Fercival Bros
Corn yields fatten 350 cattle and 200 hogs on 160 acres
Des Moines reports Robert Wadsworth, a noted cattle feeder nine miles south, feeding 160 cattle nearly ready for market and 200 more to be sold later in spring. He also has 200 hogs untouched by the cold, all fed on 160 acres of corn grown to sustain the herd through the season.
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Des Moines
Robert Wadsworth
Boilermakers Walk Out At Marshalltown Factories
Marshalltown boilermakers at Town Central shops walked off the job on February 22 citing improper handling by officials and a disputed interpretation of the agreement. They allege the contract covers expenses while away from home but that the company has not reimbursed them when work occurred at division points.
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Marshalltown
Thhey
Pet dog smothers sleeping infant in Davenport
A pet dog crept into a cradle and smothered the sleeping two months old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Mason in Davenport yesterday. The mother found the dead baby later and drove the dog away, nearly driven to madness by the tragedy.
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Davenport
Charles Mason
Norwood Sues for 5000 Damages Over Alleged Hotel Assault
Mason Norwood files a $5,000 damages suit against Walter and Howard Reynolds for injuries from an alleged assault at the Wilson hotel during the state meeting of the lone Dairymen's association. Martin Norwood seeks $1,000 damages from the same defendants.
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Mason Cis
Harry Norwood
Walter
Howard Reynolds
Wilson Hotel
Lone Dairymen's Association
Martin Norwood
Farmers Grain Dealers Meet Opens in Fort Dodge
The first annual Farmers' Grain Dealers associative meeting convened in Fort Dodge with over a hundred delegates. M F Healy praised Roosevelt as a strong leader, N Densmore of Mason City was elected president, Perry Alger Ruthven first vice president, St Nords cow Badger second vice president, C G Messerole Gowrie secretary, J H Brown Rockwell treasurer. Meeting discussed grain business issues and railway practices, banquet capped the day with remarks by Wright Healy Butler and the 56th regiment band.
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Fort Dodge
M. F. Healy
Roosevelt
Association
N. Densmore
Mason City
Enthusiaum
Presdent
Perry Alger
Ruthven
Mrs Wilson Van Sickie a Local County Legend Dies
McGregor February 22 Mrs Wilson known as Mrs Van Sickie dies. Her life spans much of the county history with nine marriages and a claimed land interest tied to LaCrosse. She recalled early county days and danced with the future king in Cincinnati as Prince of Wales. Her later years were in poverty.
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McGregor
Wilson
van Sickie
Ninetu Tcames
Stence
Mirader
LaCrosse
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
England
Cincinnati
Wales
Family Narrowly Escapes Gas Poisoning in Waverly
In Waverly on a Monday morning Wesley Clooré and his family faced a deadly gas leak when a broken lid on a heating stove tank allowed gas to fill the house. Mr Moore awoke to a weak dog bark, found himself ill, and along with his wife and two children exposed. The 18 year old son fainted while opening the door but all were revived on the porch. the others recovered after exposure.
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Waverly
Wesley
Clooré
Rabies Panic in Iowa City Proclaims Dog Control Measure
Iowa City mayor F E K Stebbing issued a proclamation ordering owners to chain or muzzle dogs and allowing the killing of any loose dogs after today due to rabies in the canine population. Several rabies cases have been found and tested in university medical laboratories. no bites yet, but rabid animals are present.
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Iowa City
F EK. Stebbing
University
Tmedijcal Laboratories
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Miss Schofield
Decorah
Rock Island
Court—State News
Mabel Schofield
M. & Coe
Garrity Yesteday
Messrs. McHenry and
Mulvaney
Garrity
Chicago
Estherville
Ed. Johoson
Observatory
Alquist
Professor Macy
Charles
Washington
Eatate
J.J. Ney
Blackhawk County
Bride
M. J. Butter
Fluid of Waterloo
M&s. Bechely
Dubuque Mourne
Mother and Wife
Town of Elgin
Chickasaw
Crib
Gorn
Fings
Island School
Methodist Church
NEW Bank
State Dairy Commissioner
Boilermakers
Pet Dog Smothers Baby
Norwood
J. H. Brown
Rockwell
Aames
Carpor
Commercial Club
Armory
FR. M. Wright
J. B. Butler
Fifity-sixth Regiment
Northeast Iowa
Wesley Moore
Jamation
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros
Todd
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