Farewell From Nashua High Student Joe Walleser Ends Oxford Quest
Nashua high school and community bid farewell to Joe Walleser who won a Cecil Rhodes scholarship granting three years at Oxford University. He will travel via Grinnell Elgin and New York, sailing Sept 23, with a 1500 dollar stipend for expenses and travel. The departure followed a school procession and a band concert as fans cheered Joe.
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Cecil Rhodes
Wich
Oxford University
England
Oxford
Grinnell College
Elgin
H. H. West
New York City
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Big verdict for Miss Ham in breach of promise suit
In Dubuque on September 20 the jury awarded Miss Batie Hem twenty thousand dollars in the breach of promise case against George Potter of Duluth. The lengthy trial featured heated exchanges between attorneys Neff and Hollister as they challenged the reliability of Potter’s letters and the likelihood of marriage.
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Dubuque
Batie Hem
George Potter
Duluth
Hollister
Hain
Nef
Potter
Ensign
Mr. Neff
Neff
Miss Ham
Nettle
Severe Des Moines Storm Drops Hail and Rain
A severe storm swept northern and northwestern Iowa overnight, with hail stones about half the size of a hen's egg. Minor property losses occurred as heavy rainfall inundated areas. a barn near Boone reportedly struck by lightning may have been destroyed. Reports indicate the cloudburst extended east of Des Moines, though less severe than further west.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Abix
Boone
Death of Osage Woman After Depot Runaway
Osage woman who was injured in a September 4 runaway near Charles City has died after being unconscious since the incident. A traveling man injured in the same bus suffered several broken ribs and has sued the bus operator for damages. A separate Cedar Rapids report notes COE students face suspensions after a freshmen sophomore scrap that escalated into a hold up attempt and an attack on photographer J. D. Raney.
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Eue
Charles City
John Schneider
Eral
Cedar Rapide
Phir
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Ant
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Cedar Rapids Supply to Continue Operations Under Assignment
Cedar Rapids Supply will keep operating despite an assignment for the benefit of creditors. N. M. Hubbard Jr. says the business will run as usual and creditors will be protected. The firm has branches in Des Moines and Lincoln Neb. It has bought threshing machines from Aultman, which reportedly failed to meet obligations. earlier reports of Aultman assignment are now denied.
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Cedar Rapids, Rept
Cedar Rapids Supply Company
N. M. Hubbard, Jr
Iness
Des Moines
Lincoln
Neb
Aultman Company
Aultman
Fret
Harrison County Bank Proceeds Delivers 90 Cents On Dollar
Missouri Valley September 20 A second dividend of 35 cents on the dollar has been declared by Almen Stern assign te of the Harrison county bank Hervey and Ford proprietors which was located at Logan and failed in 1900. The first dividend was 60 cents, so creditors have now received 90 cents on the dollar.
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Missouri Valley
Almen Stern
Harrison County Bank
Hervey and Ford
Logan
Neola Elevator Gone In Brand Burned At Yorkshire
Neola Sept 21 The Neola Elevator Companys structure at Yorkshire five miles from Neola on the Milwaukee railroad burned Tuesday morning destroying nearly 2000 bushels of grain mostly oats. The origin is unknown but thought to have started in the engine room. It was among the largest and best in the companys chain with an estimated loss around 10000. Insurance status unclear.
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Neola
Neola Elevator Company
Yorkshire
Milwaukee Railroad
Jailed for Brutal Assault in Rural County Farm
Ernest Brown, 25, jailed in Dubuane after confessing to a brutal assault on 75 year old widow Mrs. Pierce Clary on her county farm. Brown, caught by Sheriff Dann as he fled toward the city, allegedly dragged the woman inside and attacked her after she refused him work. Neighbors interrupted the crime.
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Dubuane
Ernest Brown
Pierce Clary
Brown
Dann
Struck At Supper Table Building Destroyed
Walter Tiante of Manson was visiting his brother in law M Collins five miles southwest of town when lightning struck during supper Monday evening, causing a building to burn and 20 000 bushels of grain to be destroyed.
Slifer Murder Trial Draws Great Interest In Grady
In Grady Grundy County on Sept 20 W E Slifer stands accused of murder of his wife. Two handwriting experts Frank Foster Iowa Falls and T K Elliott Waterloo testified for the state. Court session brief with expect finish by Wednesday as defense prep begins. Witnesses described chloroform effects and postmortem signs, while defense sought to cast doubt on choking and slippage of the drug.
Handwriting experts testify in Katie Slifer case trial
Witnesses from Des Moines, Waterloo and Marshalltown identify writings as defendant and note on dresser. Bank clerks and a brickmaker describe handwriting similarities and variances, with cross examinations probing consistency. Testimony places Katie Slifer's letters, the dead woman's notes, and defendant’s letters in evidence as authorities contrast handwriting.
State rests its case in Silver murder trial
The trial in Grundy Center heard the State rest on Tuesday morning as defense witnesses including Dr. Fairchild of Des Moines and Dr. Beary of Iowa University testified. They opined death may be due to ingestion of chloroform, while cross examination challenged the point. Witnesses for the defense described the defendant's youth and innocence, with testimony from Mrs. Slifer’s mother and father and others detailing events around the death. Court adjourned with debate over the strength of the State’s case and whether the defense would present its final arguments by Saturday.
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Des Moines
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Mika Buchanan
Grundy County
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Marshalltown
Kate Shifter
Harve Hoffa
William Slifer
Croes
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Wille
Alexander
Susie Moore
Ed. Slifer
Jim
Connor
Silfer
Thielaod
Ed, Allen
Thomas Rodd
Harvey Hoffa
Clara Boffa
Getail
Public asks why bank denies mercy in Soule case
Har din county presses for public explanation of influence on Judge Evans in sentencing ED Soule. Local papers cite bank statements and editorials claiming Home Savings bank did not petition for clemency while criticizing the secrecy of the leniency request. The matter prompts grand jury attention amid calls for full accounting of the embezzlement and damages. Port Arthur reports a lightning strike on an oil tank in Texas.
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The Secret of Success August Flower Advertisement
A vintage ad extols August Flower as a cure for stomach and intestinal disorders and liver regulation. It boasts 40 million bottles sold in the United States over 45 years and claims widespread demand. Two sizes offered at 75 cents, available at all druggists.
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United States
Ita
Fire damages Adgate block. loss about $20000 in Sioux City
Ten minutes before 5 o clock Bundey morning fire swept the Adgate block at 407 411 Pierce street housing the Pettetier Dry Goods company. The blaze started in a rheostat box of an electric motor in the rear basement. Building insurance totaled 20010 dollars across several companies. Fire department under Assistant Chief Pecaut contained the flames.
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Adgate
Pierce Street
Pettetier Dry Goods Company
Pecaut
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American of
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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Fire Tnsurance Fund
National of Hartford
American of Pennsylvania
Streets Full of Runaways After City Hail Storm
Fort Dodge reports Monday night's hail storm confined to the city with extensive damage. The Larson green house lost about a thousand panes, nine large windows at the Methodist church were shattered, electric signs ruined, water flooded buildings, and runaway teams driven by hail stones terrified streets during a twenty minute storm that dumped two inches of water.
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Fort Dodge
Larson
Fire at Cherokee Elevator Damages Grain and Building
A Sunday blaze at Western Grain Co elevator in Cherokee caused by a switch engine spark damaged 7000 bushels of oats, barley, ground feed and flour. The fire department arrived early, saving the building estimated to cost about 200 dollars. grain losses undetermined.
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Cherokee
Western Grain Company
Fite Department
Missouri Valley Hikes Saloons License to 2390
Missouri Valley on September 20 reports the city council boosted the annual saloon license from 1800 to 2390 dollars. With three saloons in operation, officials say no new permits will be issued under the present administration. The fee is described as the town’s highest.
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Missouri Valley
Hardest storm of the season hits What Cheer fairground
The town endured the hardest storm of the season at 10 20 Monday evening. The large M E dining hall tent at the fair ground was blown down and many lower tents were damaged. The fair was postponed until today.
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