Bank Robbery Shocks Small Iowa Towns In Series
Des Moines reports tie the rural bank robberies to a Des Moines gang led by well known criminal Kure. The thefts stretch from Creston to Russell and Garden City, totaling substantial cash losses. Police pursue suspects as investigators trace tools to a Northwestern section house.
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City
Petween
WW. A. McHenry
Denigon
Sears McHenry
Byngurance
Des Moines
Kure- Hara
Johnston
Creston
Russell
Garden City
Fire devastates Marengo business district in $90,000 loss
A December 27 blaze in Marengo Iowa caused about $90,000 damage and wiped out multiple business houses including Henry Dodes dry goods and Hibb clothing stores. Fire department reported oil and central fuel failures hindered containment and the fire burned through the day.
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Cedar Rapids
Marengo
Chroatenad
Pha
Henry Dodes
Hibb Clothing
Stord
Law
Fleas
Haznor
Popham
J. Sullivan
Dr. Henderson
Foo
Ftood
Drive Last Spike in New Road Opens Line to Villisca
Atlantic Iowa December 28 The Saal Spike on the Atlantic Northern and Southern railway linking Atlantic with Villisca thirty eight miles south was driven by President Hans Rat tenberg in a ceremony on Judge William Gardner farm twenty two miles south. The first train will carry Atlantic officials and trustees from townships along the line to inspect the road.
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Atlantic
Saal
Atlantic Northern and Southern
Villisca
Hans Rattenberg
Gluizena
Grant
Villiaca
New Sharon Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Iowa City
Cecil Locke of New Sharon was arrested in Oskaloosa on an attempted murder charge after a bullet struck Miss Clara McIntyre at her supper table. The shot shattered a glass door but left Miss McIntyre with only a scalp wound. A letter found in Locke’s possession shows Miss McIntyre, adopted daughter of the Youngs, wished to sever ties with him. Locke fled on horseback to a relative’s farm six miles west of New Sharon before being captured by authorities including Sheriff Valentine and Chief Ruggenberg.
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Oskaloosa
Cecil Lockeart
New ‘Sharon
Clara
New Sharon
Lockart
Joh Ruggenberg
Amt
Valentine
Ruggenberg
Miss McIntyre
Misa McIntyre
Missy McIntyre
William Young
Finneral Hablia
P. A. Smith Editor of Scranton Journal Dies at 70
Hon. P. A. Smith editor and proprietor of the Scranton Journal and state parole board member died Christmas Day in Scranton. Born 1840 in Ogle County Illinois, he served in the Union Army, edited the Journal 27 years, and was active in politics and fraternal groups. He leaves a widow, daughter, and two sons.
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Scranton
P. A. Smith
Scranton Journal Anch
State Board of Parole
Montana
Bright
Pardon A. Smith
Ogle County
Ilnota
Bent
Towan
Baldier
Greene County
Scranton Journal
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Masonic Order
Gas firm seeks injunction to block Des Moines price cut
Jansen Haines manager of the Des Moines Gas Co with lawyers Judge George Carr and W L Read appeared in federal court before Judge Smith McPherson at Council Bluffs to stop enforcement of the Des Moines ordinance lowering gas prices. The judge reproved the city police for not being aware of the proceedings and said the matter would be taken to Red Oak for advisement.
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Des Moines
Jansen Haines
Des Moines Gas Company
Ste
George Carr
W. L. Read
Smith McPherson
Council Blufts
Red Oak
Woman Drowns Crossing Ice on Mississippi at Wareham
A woman, age 31 from Alexandria Missouri, drowned Saturday night after breaking through ice while crossing the Mississippi River at Wareham. Her companions Lidia and Minute Peoples narrowly escaped, unable to pull her from the frigid water.
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Keokuk
Race Stout
Alexandria
Miesiesippi
Wareaw
Lidia
Minute Peoples
Fraser Man Is Held Up and Robbed in Fraser
Frank Cagotte of Fraser was held up and robbed of $80 and a gold watch on his way home from a pool hall. He swore out a warrant for the suspect’s arrest, believing the culprit is known to him.
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Fraser
Boone, Ia
Frank Cagotte
Munyon
63D & Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Unclear OCR Incident Report From Cedar Rapids
An unclear OCR fragment describes an incident involving individuals in Cedar Rapids with garbled names and actions. Details are incomplete and cannot be reliably interpreted. No definitive event, date, or entities can be confirmed from the text provided.
Iowa Dairy Train Tour to Promote Newer Agriculture
A statewide plan led by Iowa State Dairy Association and dairy expert Hugh G. Van Pelt launches two week traveling dairy farms on wheels. Special trains on Great Western Wabash Illinois Central Milwaukee and Burlington lines will visit towns from Oelwein to Council Bluffs and Conception Missouri with lectures on feeding breeding silos testing and dairy barn construction.
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Des Moined
Iowa
Association
Hugh G. Val Palt
Great Western
Wabash
Ilinois Central
Milwaukee
Burlington
Oelwein
Blutts
Utps
Council Bluffs
Conception
Oclwelh
Ilinois
Ines
Fredericksburg
Summer
Tripoli
Bremer
Waverly
Shell Rock
Clarksville
Allison
Dumont
Hampton
Rowan
Clarion
Triday
Muanly
Mason City
Burehival
Swaledale
Thornton
Meservey
Belmond
Eagle Grove
Halbur
Manning
Botta
Kirkman
Harlay
Tennant
Margill
Minden
Bentley
McClelland
Silver City
Strahan
Imogene
Coln
Blan Chard
Maryville
Ravenswood
Parnell
Bheridan
Blockton
Benton
Boyhood Tales At Concord River Swim Spot
Senator Hoar recalls a Concord summers scene where boys gather by the river to swim and trade banter. Newcomers endure a rite of teasing as a visiting New Hampshire youth answers with patience until a sharp retort about a pumpkin is heard, earning respect.
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Thayer
New Hampshire
Benator Hoar
Concord
Graslitz Musicians Tools: Brass Instrument Trade Details
The Graslitz region in the Carlabad consular district shows a large brass instrument trade with 11 factories employing 20 to 210 workers and 12 master makers employing 756 more, totaling about 4,008 workers. Last year Austria supplied much of the 1.35 million imported instruments, with Graslitz shipments to the U S totaling 152 029 dollars. Workers toil 7 am to 7 pm with short rests and noon dinner. wages range from 2 43 to 6.00 per week depending on skill.
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Graslitz
Carlabad
United States
Waste of the Wind Prompts Wind Power Speculation
A historical reflection argues wind power is underexplored and could advance with steam and electric science. It notes wind may power electric lighting but laments lack of practical apparatus and energy storage, citing variability as a challenge. The piece envisions wind's future diverse uses.
Lattice Inn Signage in King’s Lynn Among Oldest Inns
In King’s Lynn the Lattice Inn sign is noted as one of the oldest surviving inn signs. Historically inns hid revelers with red lattice screens in windows, a practice linked to a wall known as an Alshouse. The red lattice eventually became a sign and is now a scarce antique. few dozen may survive in the country.
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King’s Lynn
Nations push to train aviation officers in all major powers
The text urges rapid acquisition of flying machines and dirigibles, calls for military service, and the hiring of aviation instructors in France, Germany, England, Italy, and the United States to move beyond experiments and start serious reconnaissance training.
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France
Germany
England
Italy
Ase
United States
A Snake in the Grass
A curious local column laments an erroneous insinuation as a poisonous remark wriggled into a cave of words. The editor apologizes for the error and clarifies the misprint affecting Mr. Skaner.
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Skaner
Hard Hearted Judge and the Sympathetic Pal Wotcher
In a humorous sketch the judge remains unmoved, while the Pal-Wotcher asks about the condition of a bedridden character. The dialogue plays on mischief and sympathy as the judge doubts the tale and holds firm.
Free 3.50 remedy promises cure for weak kidneys
An advertisement offers a free kidney cure recipe via mail from Dr. A. B. Robinson in Detroit Michigan, claiming rapid relief from dribbling pains backache and swollen ankles. The story also includes a short joke about a young man negotiating a marriage settlement with a millionaire.
Resinol Skin Cure Promises Quick, Lasting Relief
Advertises Resinol as a universal remedy for skin troubles including eczema psoriasis herpes and itching with immediate relief and permanent cure claimed after a short course. Also promotes Resinol Medicated Shaving Stick for irritated skin and notes availability through druggists worldwide by Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md.
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Drugeists Evers
Resinol Chemical Go
Baltimore
Discouraging View on Investigations and Pain Remedies
A rural observer questions the purpose of an investigation while farmers discuss pain relief and claimed benefits of Hamlin’s Wizard in dealing with rheumatism and neuralgia. The fragment hints at skepticism toward inquiry and mentions a life preserver and medical remedies.
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Hound
Unclear OCR Fragment Prompts Local Notice
Fragmentary text mentions heating in railroad cars and a syrup brand irregularly. includes stray phrases about a library and a house. No coherent event or named entities to confirm a news item.
Patient Townsmen Urge Snow Roads Kick in
The town residents discuss working through snow and urge elf folks to back good roads. The ad hints at health topics mentioning constipation and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure, framing it as a favorite family remedy.
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