Tragic Chicago Theatre Fire Victims Toll Cedar Rapids Names
Cedar Rapids mourns as Misses Bessie and Nina Chapman and Miss Josephine Munholland perish in the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago. Letters describe the horror, funerals set for Anamosa, and community deep sorrow. Local families and Cedar Rapids institutions are moved to prayer and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicas
Cedar Rapids
Josephine Munholland
Estherville
John G. Munholland
Ocea
Supt
Merrill
Roy Barnum
Chicago
Mina Chapman
Harlow Richardson
Jordan's
Bessie
Mary
Nina
Res Ptops
Mamma
Anamosa
New York
Denning
We. E. McLeod
Ning Chapman
Denning & Co
Nina Chapman
Mary Barnum
New York City
Tonother
Champuigo University
Chapman
Congregational Church
Christian Indeavor Society
J. Percival Unggett
Deell Cadiuuk Uostroy
Chapman Gleis
Ubeiev
Gouwens and Schenck Remanded to Iroquois County Jail
R A Gouwens and K W Schenck convicted of conspiracy to defraud are sent to Iroquois County jail after bail was refused on a re hearing motion. Fines and costs total 745 dollars plus 1000 dollars attorney fees. they remain bonded on other indictments with a probable March term second trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouwens
Schenck
Akin Timots
R. A. Gouwens
K. W. Schenck
Iroquois County
Illinoia
Cour
Big Capitol Fire Voids Des Moines Wing and Debris
Des Moines June 4 The northwest wing of the state capitol burned today causing an estimated loss of half a million dollars. The house chamber was ruined. restoration may not be possible before the legislature's session. Governor Cummins ordered a full investigation as officials say the fire started from a likely overheated electric light wire.
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Des Moines
House of Representatives
Executive Council
Auuanus
Miakbiye
Uovernor Cumlus
Lugdci Ve
Ghilug
Feo
State Capitol
Tows
United States
Allbury
Cummins
Hanson Chosen Chairman of Sanpervisors Board
The county supervisors met in the county auditor's office for the January session. J H Barnhart Sr and Bob Serum were sworn in as new members. I A1 Hanson was selected chairman for the upcoming term. Committees were named with Barnhart allied to the county treasurer and Fitzgerald with Soru to retire with other county offices. The session is expected to be routine with no adjournment current scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunt
Barnhart
Bpitzgerald
Soruw
Spelling Contest Draws Wide County Interest
A report notes broad participation in county spelling contests with many entrants across districts. It cites Civil Service exam data, civil service competition figures, and upcoming ship and railway-related events in March and April.
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Proolivnt Maesereli
Annal Wiussape
Uber
Piteco
Fae
Dusil Vievas
Tna Varlyas
Fuear
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