James Hargis Not Guilty In Murder Trial
Lexington report says George James Hargis was found not guilty in the murder of Thomas Cockrill in Jackson court. Witnesses testified to a conspiracy. Hargis denied ties as forthcoming trials set for Sandy Hook on May 27 for further charges against the same defendants related to the Dr. Cox murder.
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Lexington
George James Harell
Thomas Cockrinl
Cockrin Cwaa
Jackson
Hargin
Sheri Ed
Callahan
Wad
Cockrill
Dr. B
Cox
J.B. Marcum
Hargis
Carl Jett
Marcum
Sandy Hook
Mrs McKinley Stricken With Stroke In Canton
Mrs McKinley suffered a stroke of paralysis in Canton and was unconscious with little hope for recovery. Doctors planned a local consultation and a message was sent to Surgeon General Rizley in Washington seeking guidance on treatment. The former First Lady had driven daily until recently and then developed bronchitis and a mild stroke before slipping into a comatose state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Forged $30 Check Dodges Waterloo Merchants
A serial forgery scare spreads through Waterloo Iowa after a bogus $39 check drawn on the Second National Bank of St Paul Belgium a thief passes counterfeit paper at Turner Gould grocery and other east side merchants. Police arrest John Fills after a chase and find a bank draft in his pocket. Authorities say the forger uses multiple aliases including Minnesota Land Company Griggs Cooper Co and Barrett Zimmerman Horse Exchange as they investigate the pattern and origin of the blanks.
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Cucks
Iowa
Waterloo
East Side
Second National ‘Bank of
Enatomer
Second National Bank
St. Paul
Minnesota Land Company
Griggs, Cooper & Co
Barrett & Zimmerman Horse Exchange
Gaught
John Fills
Sweitzer
Ellis
Turner & Gould
James
Anthony Wins First District Seat In Special Kansas Election
In Topeka a May 8 special election filled the vacancy from Charles Curtis. D. R. Anthony of Leavenworth, Republican editor of the Leavenworth Time, was elected unopposed to Congress. Washington reports Gov. Sherman declined a Spanish treaty claims post. Harry K. Daugherty named to vacancy. La Crosse mourns death of famed trotting stallion President, valued at $15,000.
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Topeka
Kas
Charles Curtis
D. R. Anthony
Leavenworth
Kis
Anthony
Kansas
United States
Washington
Gov. Sherman of
Clensis
Roosevelt
Harry K. Daugherty
Pennsylvania
la Crosse
Wis
Wilson and Robertson
Second ballots cast in Austrian elections amid new universal suffrage
Vienna reports second ballots today in most regions except Galicia and Dakmatia as voters respond to a new law granting equal and universal suffrage. In Albany, the Senate approves raising passenger fare by two cents on New York railroads, awaiting the governor's action. Cincinnati notes whisky price up two cents per gallon to about $2.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Anetra
Galicia
Dak]matia
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Turkish Barrison at Uskup Deserted by About a Thousand
Report notes a thousand men deserting Turkish Barrison at Uskup amid rumors of a coal land claim syndicate investigated by a federal grand jury. Witnesses subpoenaed and special Interior Department officers at work. syndicate identity undetermined but centered in St. Louis. Also mentions Miss Capitola Lawrence and William A. Garner's Minneapolis wedding and a Water Joe Rebecca convention with Rebeccas from Vinton attending.
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Belgrade
Uskup
Denver
Colo
St. Louis
Department of the Interior
Colorado
Capitola Lawrence
William A. Garner
Theodore Wolfram
Minneapolis
Soak
Mer Odf
Water Joe
Vinton
Rain Brings Relief From Drought Across Nebraska
Norfolk Nebraska May 23 drought in Nebraska and southern South Dakota was broken today by a steady rain starting early. Farmers welcomed relief as fields soaked and soil moisture improved across the region.
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Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska
South Dakotee
Oat Meal Plant Sold to Cedar Falls Broom Factory
Cedar Falls business changes hands as the Cedar Falls Broom Factory buys the entire old oat meal plant from Western Cereal Co for 2.80 dollars. The deal clears space for new buildings to expand the broom business with bright prospects ahead. Judge C H Kelley of Charles City was in Waterloo yesterday.
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Cedar Falls
Broom Factory
Western Cereal Company
C .H. Kelley
Charles City
Waterloo
Absent Alderman Delays Water Franchise Meeting
A Waterloo council meeting on Wednesday night to discuss a water franchise was postponed due to Alderman Will Kurth missing service of notice. The unnotified absence, rain delays, and questions over third reading and amendments to the franchise stirred local concern as residents prepared to debate the issue. The session was rescheduled for Thursday at 7 20 p m with promises to notify Kurth and proceed.
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Kurth
J. B. Sedgwick
C. B. Pickett
Waterloo Water Company
Mr. Kurth
Pupper
Rector
Burlington Saloon Reforms After Court Order
Burlington saloons in Burlington harbor today comply with a recent court order by removing wares and making interiors visible from the street for the first time in thirty years. Authorities note the changes reflect enforcement of liquor regulations and aim to restore public visibility and safety.
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Burlington
Tows
Burlington Saloone
Wareens
Dunkerton Notes Include Contests and Local Happenings
May 20 Dunkerton column reports on a local contest prize, mentions Miss Lene Schmitt earning a trip, Joe Schwartz’s barn nearing completion, and John Schmitt selling a boxed item for 200 dollars. It notes a ball game against Dewar, a forthcoming wedding, road work, and farm news including hay, oats, and corn prospects.
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Mias Lene Schmitt
Dewar
Abe
Roy
Cummings
Joe Schwartz
John Barlow
John Schmitt
Eid
Barclay Danis
Buck” Corey
Mabdella Gilman
David
England
Roys
Holae
Winl
May
Armera
Ins. Co
Blackhawk County
Will
Tian
Courier
The
Times-Tribune
Simisy
Barclay
Dunkerton
Fred Willard
J. Ortner’s
Josh Raymond
Yourty
Nick Woellner
Pawling Koeater
Thomas Lanigan
Dad Perry
Ira ‘Hahn
C. GW
Holl Tere
D.E. Gaffin
Barclay Township
D. B. Metcalf
John Adams
John Maurer
Texas
Tom Considine
Creamery Association
Paul Krese
Jno
Keene
Chicago
Jos Schwartz
Bennington
Millers
Hayden Farm Land Trust Accounting Suit Filed
James Holmes and others seek an accounting from James R Vaughan over proceeds from the Hayden farm subdivision sale. The petition alleges misstatement of values and withheld funds after Vaughn held deeds and managed sales for the original purchasers. Receipts and disbursements through June 1905 total 10 945.60, with much more claimed to exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holmes
Ghta
Hayden Farm
Jamea R. Vaughan
Jamhea R. Vaughan
J. W. Krapfel
A. B. Hallowell
Vaughan
James Holmés
Dr Vaughan
A.B. Hallowell
Pang J. W. Krapfel
Vaughan Hay
Saloon cases spark irregularities in Iowa liquor suit hearing
In Dubuque on May 28 a hearing on the demurrer to a petition for temporary injunctions faced defense claims that the mulet law and state liquor legislation were invalid. Job Chalmers, former Iowa State coach, appeared with counsel Thorne for the plaintiff, arguing the proceeding irregular and seeking delay. cases set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Jobo Chalmers
Lowa State University
Thorne
Plaiyig
Canfield Gains Judgments In Foreclosure Cases
Canfield Lumber company won two mechanic's lien foreclosures in district court on Tuesday. Della and Henry Schott of Dunkerton settled after evidence, with judgment for plaintiff $187 and costs. C H Brist lien on a barn owned by wife of Brist yielded $56.62 with 6 percent interest. Mabel Kerr and Cecil Kerr divorce case granted, allowing her to resume maiden name Mabel Petry, with costs to be paid.
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Mechanic's Stem
Canfield Lumber Company
Mechanic's Pen
Della
Henry Schott
Dunkerton
C. H. Brist
Mechanic's Yensin
Laporte
Mabel Kerr
Cecil Kerr
Mabel Petry
Costa
Crowd Hears Sult in Mrs Eddy Case in Merrimac Court
A May 23 hearing drew many spectators, mostly Christian Scientists, in Merrimac county court over an accounting of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy's property. Counsel General Streeter presented a trust deed appointing three trustees, arguing Mrs. Eddy's competency to execute it and potential standing of her next friends if she is incapacitated.
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Concord
Nhs
Merrimac County Court House
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Calvin A. Frye
Echo Junior Pacer Echo Jr Struck In Track Accident
Echo Jr a Shell Rock fast title sprinter suffered a severe track mishap during a four minute workout. He caught a hind hoof in a boot and was violently thrown, injuring breast bone area and tearing muscles. Shell Rock veterinarians and Cedar Falls and New Hampton doctors attended, fearing pleurisy and possible setback to racing this fall. Rider Bert McCague escaped injury. owner trainers Betts and Toll express hope for recovery though prognosis uncertain.
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Waterloo Horsemen
Orchard
Echo Jr
Shell Rock
Drs
Broadie
Cedar Falle
Malcolm
New Hampton
Tager
Waverly
Maséra
Betts & Toll
Bert MecCague
Echo Jt
McCague
Sioux City Heat Prostration Affects Decorah Man In City
In Sioux City on a Wednesday morning Frank Larkin of Decorah Iowa fainted at Fourth and Nebraska. He hit his head on the pavement and was taken to St. Vincent hospital by ambulance where he showed slight rally by day’s end. Meanwhile Huebinger head of Iowa Publishing Co Davenport visits to gauze local interest in a colored city map project needing sixty subscribers to proceed. Delivery hoped by next spring or fall depending on signups and production time.
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Freeport Standard
Ed, Holdiman
Waterloo
Heldiman
The
Courier
Edward Holdiman
Iowa
Clara Franke
Warren
Kinots
Firet Methodist Church
Itegay
CW. McCaskill
Sioux City
Frank Larkin
Decorah
Fourth
Nebraska
J. H. Robbing
St. Vincent Hospital
Huebinger
Lowa’ Publishing Co
Davenport
Fishermen Fined in Butler County for River Catch
A group of eleven men were charged with multiple counts after being caught taking fish from Beaver township in the West Fork. Fines ranged from $17 to $235.60, totaling $720, with several defendants pleading guilty after consulting counsel. Deputy wardens plan tighter enforcement to end the long‑running practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Beisinger
Murray Farneworth
George Moore
Earl Moore
William Base
Geng Olmstead
Erek Burkelow
Chapman Bolton
Fred Daniele
J. W. Hummer
Chris Geyer
Gane Olmstead
Girl With Smallpox In Dunkerton Case Sparks Vaccination Call
A Dunkerton girl 18 with smallpox is treated after traveling from home to Waterloo to see Dr J A Jerger. The case prompts vaccination for the entire Morris on family and neighbors as health officials assess the spread risk. The Waterloo case raises questions of city responsibility, with mayor and police surgeon involved in patient care. In Cedar Falls a local graft surgery offers help to a blood poisoning patient, boosting recovery hopes through skin grafts from his father and others.
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Gracy Morrigan
Dunkerton
Waterloo
J. A. Jerger
Berger
Morrigan
Jerger
Rector
C. T. Albright
Ian
International Harvester Co
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Will Kurth
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al. Durham
Cargman
Lake Mohonk
Aviaion of
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Educaion
Andrew 8. Draper
New York State
Charles F. Thwing
Westam, Reserve, University
Rush Mhees
Rochester’ University
Harvard
W. W. Willoughby
Jorins
Hooking University
Russell
Earlham ‘College
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Lehigh
Leonard Ase
Carlo Anglo
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J. R. Vaughan
Hayden Farm Purchase
Canfield
AF Allison
Grace Morrison
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