Crime Wave at Capital Ties Westover Man
Des Moines, Feb 1. Harves Southern and his brother Bager shot and wounded Charles A. Harpison, manager of the Glasgow woolen mills, after burgling the Thompson home. Southern later killed and the two brothers fled, leaving Des Moines in a wave of fear. In other reports a fire near Richland killed Major Harris, his wife, two children, and his mother, while a woman in Odebolt burned after saturating her clothing with a match.
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Des Moines Citi
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Arnet Harris
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Fanrie Harris
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Ake
Éiebult
E. Reis
Ler Tome
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Failing to pay leads to arrest in Des Moines area
Local briefs note Henry Marsh appealing to the pole department for protection after fears of foul play. Reports from Des Moines describe incidents including an elderly man shot, a Bank of Italy case, and a public safety alert as authorities investigate a series of disturbances and criminal activity.
Longevity Record of Rogk Rapids Firemen
A long serving volunteer firefighter dies, marking the first death of a member in the year for Rogk Rapids Fire Department, which was organized in 1883. The company announced a delayed annual meeting previously set for January 25.
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Haries Stewart Oy
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Anual Threman Dai
Speaker of Illinois House A Product of Old Allamakee
A garbled report traces the Illinois House speaker choice to a person from Allamakee, Iowa. It outlines early life in Postville, school jobs, a stint as a superintendent, and political activity leading to the speakership, with scattered names and dates badly corrupted by OCR. The piece also covers Knights of Pythias district events and Sac County Institute results, listing several towns and officials involved.
Logan Methodists Prepare for Revival
Logan, La, Jan. M. arrangements completed for two meetings at the Methodist church of LagI Lexinpines April and Rev. A L M Carbie local pastor will be assisted by John Wesley Oharn Ivan and Prof Harry Shepard of Bo Mr Shepard is a veteran knows beanter HL muster circles im ehuredt and land will hrese teks fer Sares Addition was made he the Methodist result of the ng which elysed there last special Week
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James O'Meara
Southern Avenue
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Tremsen
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Rock Rapids
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Athen
Vie
Otymeie
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Manson
Verna Caliman
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Walter le Thi
Len! & Rembstone Dealer
Ried & Vebiur
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Methodist Church
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Ivan
Harry Shepard
Shepard
Ames to Greet Tama Jim on Return at ISU
Secretary Wilson accepts invitation to a homecoming reception at Iowa State College in Ames as he retires after 16 years in the cabinet. President Pearson says they will be glad to greet Iowa people again and Wilson adds his humor about leaving the state.
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Ames
Ane Wilson Fis
Towa
Iowa State College
Wilson
Couega
Iowa
Rival beauties to be matched in suffrage parade in Washington
An article describes a Washington suffrage parade rival beauty contest led by Inez Mullan and Miss Hinckley, with Miss Millinott as a legal advocate and Miss Hiltickland as a rival. It notes Miss Hinckley’s status as the city’s top beauty and outlines candidate merits, appearance, and tentative roles for the pageant.
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Wistington
Aisq Inez Muan
Washington Society
Gladys Hinckley
Jean Cart
Slhotland
New York
Miss Hinckley
America
Ipete
Aulbkolland
Neralit
Mcholland
Hinckley
Brunner Pushes Liberal Call for Policy Change in War Debate
Sir John Brunner, president of the National Liberal Federation, urges the government to amend policy and stop relying on estimates tied to imminent war with Germany. He faults the foreign office and cabinet for misled parliament, calls for exemption of peaceful ships and property from capture, and warns Europe’s conflict risks civilizational consequences.
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Ute
Wie
Wigny Nur
Miratty
John Brubnéer
Geral
Primam
Europe
Norte Sea
Ional Iberal
America
Hunfein
Edwam Fry
Neral
Jose
Germany
Hive Thousand a Year Club Promotes Marital Bar to Aid Wealth
A fragmented society column notes a Chicago group titled the Hive Thousand a Year Chub aims to limit marriage unless a family income meets 85 000 yearly and no undue restriction exists The president Florence Catherine Parke resides at 4291 Indiana Avenue The piece contrasts this with gender equality claims and cites a New York Times report on railroad worker meal and hours rules and a court ruling limiting hours to 16 consecutive hours with meals provided
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New York Times
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Congress
Autopala Sport for Supermert in Harper's Weekly
In Harper's Weekly January issue the Autopala piece describes early motor racing as a new time sport. It notes speed and perils, near-misses, rapid fortunes, and explosive unmuffled cars thrilling a 19th century audience with vivid, slangy prose.
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Autopala
Willam Taglis
Harper's Weekly
Theft of Irish Gems at Dublin Castle Stirs House Debate
Nationalist Ar Ginnell accuses officials and officers of shielding the known culprit in the crown jewels theft. He links a Royal Irish Regiment officer and a Third Battalion Rural Irish Fasters member to the crime and urges full exposure of those connected to the trustiness and castle proceedings. Replies defend authorities and hint at private immunity. The piece notes police may hold names but discussions focus on accountability and recovery efforts.
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Farrell
Birrell
New Year Sacrifices in Post Misquoted Love Pleas
A Pittsburgh Post item reports a man saying he gave up smoking to please Rosa and drinking to please Nellie, and asks what he gave up to please Marie. The line hints at personal vows and relational pressure in a New Year context.
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Pittsburgh Post
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Nellie
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Identification of a Bouillon Mispronunciation
From the Meggendorfer Dlagiter Sta Capitin sketch the waiter asks what was served. Walter answers Bouillon, sparking a line about mishearing. The exchange hinges on pronunciation and mistaken belief about what was served at table.
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Bouillon
Inspect the Canal Fad Captivates Society Women
Mrs Shane Leslie leads fashionable circles in a new trend to inspect the Panama Canal area. Wealthy society women embrace the fad, shifting attention from Bermuda to canal sightseeing as a fashionable activity.
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Gallanan's Estate Fraud Repaid Over Land Sale
In Des Moines a court finds James Calanan and executors liable for deceiving Mrs. Mullen of Calhoun County. She bought 340 acres in 1883, paid fair value, then discovered a pretended warranty deed to a relative. The court orders Calanan to pay $6,789.50 for land losses and condemns the late philanthropist's actions. The suit was brought by Mrs. Mullen. an appeal is noted.
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Fatlan
miSignaire Philanthre
Des Moines
Maggie Metlen
Calhoun County
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Husk Grennan
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Mullen
James J. Calic—nor
Petidor
Calanan
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Callanan
Valanan
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Callahan
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Mutlen
Bursted hot water bag causes death of child
A seven month old baby Sherley died after a hot water bag burst while in a baby carriage. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Mammen are named in the peculiar accident. The mother, adjusting pillows, accidentally pressed the hot water bag, causing severe burns and death within 48 hours. The incident occurred in LeMare Ja in January.
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G. H. Mammen
Land Sale Price in Blackhawk County Sets Record
Waterloo Iowa January 30 details a land sale in Blackhawk County where five acres near Poyner town site along the bank of a river sold at a remarkable rate of 19 cents per acre. The deal was handled by Western Securities and Little, with the price described as the cheapest land ever bought in the area.
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Blackhawk County
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Poyner Townal
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