Fiendish assault shocks Des Moines woman on bridge
Mrs. Mary Mann, 68, white, was beaten and robbed by a black man on East Sixth Street bridge near 11 p.m. She was dragged into bushes, torn with bites, and left injured as investigators traced a bloody trail. Frank Brown, a negro, was identified by Mann as her attacker.
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Des Moines
Mary Mann
East Sixth Street
Fourth Street
Morse
Dr. Morse
Frank Brown
Marshal Hume
Jackson
South East Sixth Street
Lazy Mann
Wasted $500000 in stock gambling by bank cashier Crocker
The late F O Crocker, cashier of the defunct First National bank, allegedly paid over a half million dollars to a Chicago New York firm in stock gambling schemes over the bank’s final years. After Crocker’s death, Degalyer faced recovery efforts, bankruptcy followed, and creditors may gain little from his assets while Chapman may bear some liability.
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Crocker
Chariton
Crawher
New York Stock Exchange
Mr. Crocker
Bostwick
Mat Deguyver
Tere
Vincent
Chicago
Dewalyer
Degalyer
First National
Untes
Degalger
Mr. Chapman
Slupman
Whisky blaze racks $150000 loss at Iowa distillery
A fire at the Hoover Distilling Co in Oskaloosa destroyed about 8000 barrels of whisky valued at $150000. Investigators doubt heating plant or spontaneous combustion caused the blaze and incendiary action is considered possible. The warehouse and storage area suffered the worst damage while the distillery and some sheds survived. The U S government tied to $130000 in aid losses amid the disaster and the firm plans to continue operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Hoover Istilling Company
Watt Hoovers
Stilling Company
Walter Works
T He Hoover Distilling Company
United Lates
Pevonnes
Hoovers
Son Is Stabbed by Father at Farm Near Litte r
Ernest Ives visited his father John Fidler’s home two miles north of Littler when a fracas broke out. John Fidler, 70, seized a pocket knife and stabbed his son Waterton Janest Fidler about the body, striking him ione times in the chest and twice in the face, injuring him and drawing blood as the struggle deflected blows to the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterton
Janest Fidler
Johner
Ernest Ives
Treton
John Fid
Cyclone Rips Through Iowa Towns Leaving Destruction
A southeastern Tremont county cyclone roared into Page county on the evening of the 12th, killing Mrs Will Finley near Northtoire and injuring several others as farms and homes were wrecked. The storm swept across Watson Missouri, Fremont county, Lone Willow schoolhouse, and northward through Coln area, destroying multiple farms and barns, with no further loss of life reported. Debris froze with ice coated shingles, and stripped trees show the cyclone’s wide, damaging path.
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Clarinda
Tremont County
Page County
Will Finley
Northtoire
Watson
Fremont County
Lone Willow
Minley
Henry Wieland
Northhboro
Claus Myers
Tom Anderson
George Dalbey
B. L. Benedict
Coln
Nodaway Township
Fred Herzberg
Jos Itself
Tn Nodaway
Children Die From Kitchen Fire In Greene Area
Walter Potter’s children Charles nine and Merle seven burned when kerosene exploded while starting a kitchen fire in the absence of parents. Both boys suffered severe burns as fleeing neighbors fought the blaze. Charles died after reaching a neighbor’s yard and Merle died soon after at the home fire.
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Creene
Charles
Merle Potter
Walter Potter
Greene
Fisherman In Limbo After Warden Arrests In Iowa
Mason City Fish and Game Warden Green of Sioux City arrested several fishermen here. He also seized a large haul of fishing tackle and other gear connected to the sport.
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Mason City
Iowa City Farmer Missing Under Mysterious Circumstances
William McDonnel a well known Gedar township farmer from Iowa City is missing. He last tended to farm duties several weeks ago and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
William McDonnel
Gedar Township
Floods In South Trouble Texas And Oklahoma
A massive flood across the Trinity river kills several and leaves hundreds homeless in Fort Worth and North Fort Worth. The Canadian river rises ten feet in twelve hours, washing out bridges and shutting down rail service across Oklahoma. Dozens of bridges fail, gas supply is cut, and towns like Jenks and Muskogee fear many deaths as conditions worsen across the region.
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Fort Worth
Tex
North Fort Worth
Trinity River
Fonrith Street
Rock Wand
Long Bridge
Elly Park Gate
Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Missouri Kansas & Texas
Eufagla
Indian Territory
Clarksville
Iite
Chicago, Rock Island & Paddle
Seminola
St. Louis
San Francisco
Ikewige
Midland Valley
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Road
Canadian River
Wyfaula
Arkansas
Midland Valley Railroad
Jenks
Muskogee Ami
Tornado roars through Texas causing widespread damage
A May 25 Texas storm swept from the Panhandle to the central regions, developing into a tornado that shattered crops, trees, and homes. Austin bore the worst, with streets blocked, power and telephones out, and heavy rainfall flooding villas and small towns. Agricultural areas across central and southern Texas suffered substantial losses.
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Austin
Tex
Limes
Texas
Panhandle
Gian
Beast
Fleotrie
Airship Morrell crash injures sixteen in Oakland
The Morrell airship, the largest yet built, broke apart on a trial trip about 400 feet up. Sixteen occupants were hurled to the ground with severe injuries including broken limbs and possible internal damage. Several may die from the impact.
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Oakland
Cal
Morrell
T le Car
Chicago jeweler slain near North Judson
B Kvasnicka owner of two Chicago jewelry stores dies from a shotgun wound at his country home near North Judson. Hired man Albert Roubik is arrested on murder charges, based on a deathbed accusation. The robbery and dog guarding the home are noted as context for the crime.
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Chicago
Kvasnicka
Knox
Krasnicka
Andrew Ronbik
North Judson
Kvaanicka
Kyasnicka
Hanna Monument Dedication in Cleveland Honors Senator Hanna
A bronze statue eight feet high dedicated in Wade Park Cleveland in memory of late Senator Marcus A Hanna. The ceremony featured John W Grigas former U S attorney general and other dignitaries including Myron T Herrick Taft Hadley and Gov Harris. The monument designed by St Gaudens will be moved later to the downtown mall.
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Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
John W. Grigas
United States
Fairbanks
Myron T. Herrick
Taft
Hadley
Yale College
Harris
Wade Park
St. Gaudens
University Official Quits After Finance Probe
James H. Wade resigns after a university finances investigation at the University of Michigan. Acting secretary Martin L. D'Oage named to sign diplomas. Wade repays $1 020 in two checks amid a $6 000 alleged misuse of university property. Fatal Santa Fe collision near Ripley injures students. engineer killed. Theodore Shonts to return home from Paris with wife and daughter after birth of the duchess de Chaulnes.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
James H. Wade
University of Michigan
Board of Regents
Byrd
Martin Ll. D'Oage
Wade
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Santa Fe
Ketter
Ripley
Here
John Allen
Arkansas City
Paris
Theodore P. Shonte
New York
Bryan Speaks to 1500 in Kenosha Opera House
Willigay Jennings Bryan Saturday spoke before about 1,500 persons crowded into the Kenosha opera house in Wisconsin. He was received with great enthusiasm.
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Bryan
Kenosha
Wic
Wis
Willigay Jennings Bryan
Opera
Mountain vacations cost little says Colorado Midland agent
C H Speers of Denver, general passenger agent for the Colorado Midland, argues mountain getaways are affordable. He cites $2 per day lodging at Manitou and similar rates along the Frying Pan River, noting cabins, tents, and rustic homes offer reasonable options with no extortion complaints. Local unwritten rules allow free use of deserted cabins when left intact by visitors.
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C. H. Speers
Denver
Colorado Midland Railway
Colorado
Mr. Speers
Gale Rav Lve
Woods Lake Resort
Thomasville
Glenwood Springs
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Compre Hotel
Cascade Canon
Green Mountainalls
Woodland Park
Maniton Park
Sketton’s Ranch
Olier
Hartsel
Easton
Frying Pan River
Rockies
West
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Fremont
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B. Kvasnicka
Ind
Cleveland, O
Michigan
Rayo
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Colorado Rockies
Woods' Lake Resort
Colorado Midland
Algona
C,q. Simpson
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