Murder Charge in 1868 Treasure Killing Case in Iowa
Huntsman aged 70 and Henry Scribner a farmer were arrested in Bedford on a murder charge tied to a treasure chest reportedly buried with 40 000 dollars near Siam Tu The 1868 killings of a cattle man and his son are cited as the motive and warrants issued for an accomplice Follow up alleges involvement of a counterfeiter gang and treasure recovery efforts with Samuel Anderson pursuing a fourth of the loot The case was directed by the Iowa attorney general and served by State Policeman Bronson.
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Unitm News Service
Bedford —Uatus
Huwitsman
Scribner
Samuel Anderson
Lucas
Huntsman
Anderson
W. W. Bulman
Chariton
Garg
Des Moines
Bronson
Frank
Jesse James
Letter Dated 1791 Found Amid Auction Goods
Last week Mrs. Ophelia Hughey sold her household goods at public auction in Bellevue. While sorting items for the sale she discovered an old letter bearing the date 1792, still in splendid preservation despite about 125 years having passed since it was written.
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Bellevue
Ophelia Hughey
State Capital Chat Oats Barley Trouble Hits Ames Iowa
Iowa oat fields in central and northern towns are infected with barley reducing seed quality. Dr. L H Pammel urges farmers to inspect acres and remove barley to keep pure seed. Hessian fly damages wheat across southern Iowa with reports to the state entomologist R L Webster.
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Ames
Iowa
L. H. Pammel
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Central
Pammel
Amea
Gmondy County
R. L. Webster
Apple surplus spurs Iowa clearing house in Ames report
Apple crop projections for Iowa show a surplus over local needs prompting market anxiety this fall. A state extension clearing house linked buyers and sellers. manager FB Herrick says the service will run next season. Also: Iowa U summer school enrollment climbs about 30 percent.
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Iowa
Ames
Extension Department
The
State College
Herrick
du Lis
Iowa News Notes Show Varied 1915 Local Happenings
Iowa notes recount drowning and injuries from July Fourth incidents near Des Moines and Hawarden. a golden wedding in Sherman township. a Danville burglar sentenced to five years. Sioux City Jewish School enrollment around forty children. hog and cattle slaughter totals in eight minor Iowa packing towns. prize corn offer refused. several accidents and health losses noted. football schedule prep at Morning Side. parole and legal topics. speedway receipts and race profits questioned.
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Iowa
Helen Doberty
Tulsa
Hawarden
W. A. Wakefield
Sherman Township
Struble
Christian Finney
Danville
Howell
Iowa City
Sioux City
Jewish Progressive Club
Firth
Pearl Streets
Wlard Zetler
Cooper
Des Moines
Henry Stelling
Jown City
C. K. Fierstad
Broolings County
Fierstad
Norway
United States
John Spykerman
Aospers
Jason M. Saunderson
Morning Side College
South Dakota
Stats College
Broolkin
Broolkin#e
Saunderson
Olef Hanes
Ames
Nevada
Hansel
Ameg Wa
Jang
Vilage
Torrens System Measurs Before Iowa General Assembly
Des Moines reports a bill to adopt the Torrens land registration for Iowa failed due to insufficient information for decision. A Pennsylvania commission's second report shows progress and Minnesota's near success with about 12 years of use. Winnipeg has 95 percent titles under Torrens with low costs and swift state examinations.
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General Assembly of
Des Moines
Towa
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Winnipeg
Iowans Halted by Captured Ship Christianfjord
Asberville tool and shoe maker L H Saveride and his family were delayed after their Norwegian ship Christianfjord was halted by English warships and returned to England. Germans aboard were removed and placed in England, delaying the Saverides’ first crossing to the new country.
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Asberville
L. H. Saveride
Norway
Mia. Saveride
Ber- Zen
Christian Fjord
Stonewill
England
Mr. Saveride
Old Country
New York
Midgen
Magl
Christianfjord
Saveride
Campers Tournament Arrangements Under Way in Iowa City
Thomas Prince of Clinton and J E Parsons finalizing the program for the Lia state fremen's tournament to be held in Iowa City. The fire teams to campers are coordinating details as preparations accelerate.
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Iowa Guard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa National Guard
H. A. Allev
Engineering Corps
State University
Iowa City
Lia State Fremen
Thomas Prince
Clinton
J. E. Parsons
Word
Four Legged Chicken Stirs Ames Household Hype
Mrs. Wat Clark of Ames reports a Plymouth Rock rooster with an unusual deformity described as a four legged chicken. The creature is said to be healthy and well developed, drawing local curiosity.
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Ames
Sidewalks of Concrete Define Small Town
St Charles, a town of 434 residents, prides itself on concrete sidewalks and crossings within the town limits, with no use of boards or bricks in its construction. This distinctive feature sets it apart from similar towns.
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Charles
St. Charles
Elkader Man Dead in Beleeli Powder Mill Explosion
Relatives in Elkader report Henry Schoauh a former resident died in a powder mill explosion at Beleeli Quebec. The blast killed others and left the community in mourning.
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Elkader
Wera
Henry
Schoauh
Beleeli
Quebec
Stx
Tourists Held Up by Highwaymen in Yellowstone Park
A 126 passenger party including Senator Brady was robbed in Yellowstone by three highwaymen. A New Yorker named Rica was fired upon as he warned others. the robbers fled into the woods. Soldiers were dispatched and two suspects guarded. Authorities estimate losses but have not released victim names. Suspects feared heading toward Jackson Hole.
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Livingston
Mont
United States
Brady
Tolato
Yellowstone Park
Rica
Rice
M. Brett
Jackson Hole
Impérial
Frederick R. Smith
Rochester
Imperial Divan
Yellowstone
Submarine Actions Reported in Baltic and Adriatic Seas
British submarines are said to torpedo a German warship in the Bay of Danzig, while the Italian cruiser Amalfi was sunk by an Austrian submarine in the Adriatic. Rome confirms the loss with most crew saved. reports also mention a French warship sinking and the Grimsby trawler Cheshire struck by a mine with heavy loss.
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London
Baltic Sea
Admiralty
Danzig
Amalfi
Adriatic
Ministry of Marine
Rome
Grimsby
Cheshire
Nort Sea
Germans Surrender as British-Victory in Southwest Africa
Pretoria July 12 reports complete victory in the British campaign to conquer German Southwest Africa. All German forces have surrendered to General Botha. Hostilities end after nine months of fighting. Southwest Africa may join the Union of South Africa. A contingent will be sent to France and more forces to East Africa.
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Pretoria
South Africa
German Southwest Africa
Kaiser's Colony
Botha
Union of South Africa
France
East Africa
Lost Treasures Found in Taylor County Murder Case
Four suspects face arrest for alleged complicity in the 1868 murder of a wealthy cattleman near Slam and the burial of $90,000 on the old Welling farm. Attorney General Cosson’s office notes readiness for the next phase as Mrs Porter testifies she aided in the killing and burial scheme. The proceedings are described as a huge joke by interviewees.
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Bedford
Blason
Slam
Cosson
Taylor County
Porter
Nathaniel Smith
Bt. Joseph
Moy
Welling Farm
Liam
Samwel Serignar
Explosions Destroy Curtis' Blepoire Dermills at Hounslow
In Middlesex near London, explosions rocked Curtis' facilities at Hounslow minutes after about 100 workers began, destroying the blepore dermills. Casualty information is not yet available.
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London
Curtis’ Blepore
Hounslow
Middlesex
Italian Sailors Reported Lost After Cruiser Atala Sinking
Italian sailors perished when the cruiser Atala was sunk by an Austrian submarine in the Adriatic. About 667 men were saved or reached by rescue vessels, with haste to the Amajn for safety.
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Pariah
Rome
Italan
Atala
Adriatic
Yeasele
Amajn
Every Goo Should an Educatio Southeast Missouri
Public notice offers investment sales with over 1,000 people involved and payments terms including 40 notes and 10 percent cash upfront. A warranty deed backed by assets totaling over $2,000,000 is mentioned for securing the deal. Write for full information and a free map to Department A.
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Missouri
Views on foreign relations and family visitors in Cape Girardeau
A fragmented humor piece from Cape Girardeau discusses a man breaking away from relatives staying with his wife and answers a question on foreign relations with a quip about internment. The text also includes stray ad and joke snippets.
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Behobaro County
LOOK YOUR BEST Soap and Ointment Ad Sample Offer
An early 20th century ad touts a cleansing soap and soothing ointment to keep skin pure and free from irritation. A free sample is offered by mail with a postcard to a Boston department store address.
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Mal
Boston
Ady
Unmasked Woman Identified by Piano as Mme Cosmetique
A fragment identifies the mystery woman near the piano as the famed beauty specialist Mme Cosmetique. The caption hints at the scene but offers little further detail.
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Mme. Cosmetique
Gloomy Observation on World State
A melancholy observer notes uncertainty about global progress while European news suggests a troubling relapse despite seeming improvement. The tone reflects concern for current events and their broader impact.
Denlon’s Coffee Ad Echoes Across Peculiar Script
Fragmentary OCR reads promote Denlon’s Coffee with lines claiming purity and deliciousness. The text slides into odd exchanges mentioning Flea and Penn Punch Bowl, producing a surreal, unclear card from the source.
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