Commission probes Fort Madison prison after night session
Des Moines reports the Iowa prison inquiry continues at Fort Madison with Attorney General Cosson and commissioners recounting a late night stakeout after the warden retired. Testimony is taken verbatim as investigators examine work rooms and prison conditions while delays push reconvening a week hence.
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Des Moines
J. C. Sanders
Fort Madison
Prison Probe Commission
George Cosson
Parley Sheldon
Ames
M. A Robarts
Ottumwa
Oter
David Brant
Cosson
Eny
Nt. Cosson
Warner manslaughter case ends with guilty verdict
Keossuque, Sept 11. The Warner manslaughter trial concluded as the jury returned a guilty verdict though no malice was found. He says the shooting was accidental while hitting a nail head, Kill Runyon was struck in the forehead as he rose. The case stirred county sentiment due to prominent families involved.
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Keossuque
Warner
Runyon
Cape
Prouty Estate Divided by Probate Court
In Des Moines, Judge Hew i signs an order allowing executor W H Prouty to divide the estate of O G Prouty. Cheney R Prouty, the son, to receive 163 754 77 dollars of 245 212 16. Mrs Bell O Prouty widow gets 1 877 39.
Fire destroys six buildings at Garrison Vinton
Fire of unknown origin leveled six structures in Garrison and Vinton early Sept 11 causing total losses around 290000. Losses included several business properties and contents with no immediate report of injuries. Firefighters pleaded for aid as the blaze spread through the business district.
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Garrison
Vinton
Eoven
Enanly
Dinetorn
Mishap in Burglar Chase Near Palio Junction
A chase for a burglar at Milley & Phipps store near Palio Junction ends in a high speed crash on a bridge. The deputy sheriff and hounds were among those pursuing the suspect, with incidents reported along Main Street and nearby creeks.
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Glenwood
Milley & Phipps
Arthur Dice
al Edwards
Breedhounds
Palio Junction
Saint Pony Creek
Bank Seeks to Recover from Defendant in PRP Case
Fragmentary text shows a bank pursuing recovery actions in a petition against FW Haynes. Names and spellings are garbled but indicate a financial dispute and court filing aimed at debt recovery.
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Larue Bum
Ain Rudd
Nas
Aled
Haynes, Ashier
Bank
Tor
Beattie Death Sentence After First-Degree Murder Conviction
Henry Clay Beattie Jr is condemned to death in Chesterfield Virginia for the murder of his wife Louisa Owen Benttin. A jury verdict of murder in the first degree was returned after deliberations at 5:30 to 6:42 PM. Judge Watson imposed the death penalty with a potential 90 day stay after the verdict.
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Chesterfield
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Louisa Owen Benttin
Midlothian
Richmond
Beattie
Frosecutor
Wendenberg
Berttie
Hla
Harry N. Both
Tata
Igher
Smith
Watson
Henry
Gary Officials Arrested Over Heating Franchise Bribe
Gary officials including Mayor Thomas B Knotta and five council members were arrested on bribery charges in Gary Indiana for allegedly taking $6000 related to a heating franchise. City engineer C A Wineton was also taken into custody by deputy sheriffs.
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Gary
Thomas B. Knotta
C. A. WiNeton
Collapse at El Dorado Music Hall Claims Many
Report from the ruins of the El Dorado music hall states a collapse killed and buried dozens of workers. Rescue teams recovered many injured and dead, with casualties mounting as efforts continued at the site.
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Cragh
Nice
el Dorado
Vulng
One Dead in Ashland Incident
A fatal incident in Ashland Wisconsin leaves one person dead and authorities investigating the scene. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but the case is treated as a serious event with local officials responding.
Pontiff Relapses Under Arsenic Poison Cloud
Vatican circles show unease over Pope Pius XI suffering a relapse said to involve arsenic poisoning in addition to gout. Professor Marchio f avids born reappointed to daily visits as doctors treat severe right knee pain and swelling amid the pontiff s advanced age and debility. The pope’s sisters and niece rushed from Pradenti to Rome to be at his side.
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Rome
Vatican
Biy
Marchiofave Ids Born
Petacci
Papal Archistra
Marchiafaya
Pradenti
Alban Hills
Rowe
Minnesota rail rate receipt urges 3 cent mile recovery
Attorneys Young O Brien and the railroad and warehouse commission urge that Minnesota passengers who paid three cents a mile on state railways while debt cases were pending can recover the extra one cent. They argue in a notice about pending Supreme Court actions on the two cent rate.
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Minnespolis
Minn
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Young and O'Brien
Adgerton
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Deer Halt Fire Fighters Near Novato Fire Threat
Forest fires march through northern California threaten outlying Novato. Ten miles of countryside burned as five hundred firefighters battle the flames. Deer driven from hills crowd roads, hindering rescue efforts near the burn area.
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San Francisco
California
Novato
Here
Elden
Three Die After Interurban Trolley Collision Near Detroit
Three unidentified Hungarian workers were killed and another injured when they were struck by an Interurban trolley near Hoorgo, a Detroit suburb. witnesses said they stood on the track and failed to move as the car approached.
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Detroit
Mich
Hoorgo
Tennesees Get a Murder Trial
Frankfort Kentucky Bowlin Thompson and James Bowlin of Kentucky, accused of murder of John Lawis Archer, allegedly shot in Tennessee then dragged him into Kentucky to die. Trial expected in Kentucky with pending proceedings and local authorities pursuing charges.
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Frankfort
Thompag
James Bowlin
Kentucky
John Lawis
Archer
Tenneagen
Noted scientist promotes hopeful cure for despondent sufferers
A famed health authority Professor James Munyon speaks to sick and discouraged women and men about a new system of treatment. He claims his remedies, developed from multiple schools, can aid nerve weariness chronic illness and related conditions. Munyon invites readers to contact his Philadelphia offices for more details and testimonials.
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Philadalng Health
Clargs
Murayon
Wee City
America
James Munyon
Ani Jeffarzon Atreeta
Phila Elpnta
Dr. Munyon
Munyon
Lal Craton Yithy
Ated
Jettereon Stroais
Philadelphia
The Brute
A fragment from a domestic scene shows a wife Joan listening to her husband Galt or John during sleep talk, expressing thanks for her gentleness and restraint in a tense moment.
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Joan
Galt
John
Why Should I Use Guticura Soap
A promotional note explains Guticura Soap as a preventive skin care standard with gentle emollients and fragrance. It claims to keep skin smooth and scalp free from dandruff, justifying a slightly higher price by longer wear and economy. Samples available from Guticura Dept. 23, Boston, upon request.
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Morea
Dyuggtate
Indictments Accuse Two Men in Smuggling Jewels
Federal grand jury secretly returned indictments against Nathan Allen of Kenosha and R. Colting of Tennessee for conspiracies to smuggle diamonds pearls and other gems valued at over 3300 000 found in the possession of Helen Dwelle Jenkins.
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New ‘York
Militdnairea
Helen Dwelle ~Jenkins
United States District
Nathan Aljlen
Teather
Ienosha
Wis
Government Crop Report Shows U S Grain Totals and Declines
The government crop report indicates total U S grain at 4.409 billion bushels, up 146 million from last month but down 734 million from last year. Corn shows slight month to month improvement yet remains modest. wheat declines about ten percent. oats hold steady in yield and condition. projected corn yield per acre near 23.9 bushels with 1918 final at 119 bushels.
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Washington
United States
Anguat
Crisis in Szechuan Sparks International Naval Deployment
The report notes Washington cabled Admiral Murdock to deploy American gunboats to protect citizens amid a crisis in Szechuan China. Tens of nations gather a naval array, while protests, public meetings, and strikes flare in several cities over railroad policy. American and British women evacuate Chengtu for Chongqing.
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Washington
Murdock
Szechuan
Ching
Wilk Mama
Peking
State ‘Department
Wiliams
Jett Cheng-Tu
Chung King
36 Years in Solitary for Jesse Pomeroy Prisoner
Massachusetts' infamous prisoner Jesse Pomeroy, serving a life term for murder, has begun his 36th year in solitary confinement. He entered the state prison at age 10 and has now spent more time in solitary than any other inmate in the United States.
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Hopton
Muse
Jesse Pomeroy
Massachuetts
Dia
Pomeroy
Senator Bailey Won't Seek Reelection in Senate Race
The document notes Senator Joseph Hatley stating he would not run again for the United States Senate. The fragment mentions Houston Texas and references a religious or ceremonial gathering. No further clear candidates or outcomes are established in the readable text.
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Houston
Texesty
Joseph
Wiggins Seizes Chance For Grand Day Out With Willie
In a Harper’s Weekly vignette, Mr. Wiggins seizes a chance to take Willie Mulligan to a grandmother’s funeral. The plan grows into one of the season’s finest games as the pair depart together, sidestepping old Indianapolis quarrels and delivering a memorable outing.
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Wiggins
Willie
Tie Willa
Wiggina
Indy
Harper's Weekly
Not Guilty Verdict in Pocket-Picking Case
A man charged with pocket picking was arraigned and pleaded guilty but the jury returned a not guilty verdict. The article notes a lawyer's account and questions of character and duty in the legal process.
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Jwy
New Disappointment Pirat Summer Girl Ao
Fragmentary text provides little readable facts and names. The item resembles a damaged notice or column snippet with unclear events and parties.
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Pirat
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