Body sale tied to Des Moines crime case
Des Moines reports Prof. Hoeve of Drake University will receive John Junkin’s body after his execution at Fort Madison on the last day of July. Junkin purportedly sold his corpse for $50 to fund his mother, who cared for him during the Centerville trial.
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Des Motines, Juy 1
Hod. Hleeve
Drake University
John Junkin
Centerville
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Hoeve
United States
Junkin
Clera Rosen
Ottumwa
Guardsmen survive rifle range blast at state shoot
Two National Guardsmen escaped harm when a rifle exploded at the Des Moines range during the state shoot. Private Latnica of Co. G, 56th reg, barely survived the blast. Private Riconcha of Co. F, 53d reg, from Tipton, was wounded but expected to recover. The 56th regiment won class A with 1 416 points, defeating 40 teams. the Allison trophy went to Co. H, 56th reg. Lieutenant Mumma leads revolver practice. 56th captain and Major Fisher place high.
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Des Moines
Here
Latnica
Co. G
56Th Regiment
Riconcha
Co. F
53D
Tipton
Allison
Co. H
Morton C. Mumma
U. S
Iowa City
Fisher
Dedication of New Pythian Hall in Waterloo
Hundreds attended the dedication of a new Pythian hall in Waterloo costing 70000 dollars. Congressman Pickett delivered the principal address. A class of 100 was initiated Wednesday night. It is described as the finest and largest lodge building in the state.
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Waterloo
Pythian Hall
Congressman Pickett
Drayman Dies After Daring Dive Into Raccoon River
Des Moines report says R. C. Carmichael, a drayman, sought relief from heat by swimming from a high bridge into shallow water and broke his neck, dying yesterday morning.
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Des Moines
R. C. Carmichael
Body Found In Hull Confirms Fate Of Steamer Victim
The body of Jack Plein was recovered from beneath the boilers in the sunken steamer J. S. at La Crosse Wisconsin, refuting Captain Streckfus’s claim that Plein had been released. The discovery settles the death as reported in the July 1 dispatch.
Houston County probes possible criminal case over boat fire death
A man realized he was trapped under a burning boat as officials in Houston County continue a murder inquiry into the incident. The body recovery is expected to prompt a criminal prosecution of the boat owner by local authorities.
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Houston County
Change of Postmaster in Burlington After 16 Years
Burlington notes the official change as J L Waite retires after sixteen years and four terms. W W Copeland is named postmaster for a four year term beginning July 1 1910. Waite receives a desk presented by government employees as a token of esteem.
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Burlington
J. L. Waite
W. W. Copeland
Copeland
Waite
Iowa
Logan suit claims alienation of affection damages
Logan July 1. Dr Williams of Logan named as defendant in a damage suit for alleged alienation of the affections of a drug clerk in a local department store. The petition says improper influence by Williams led Mrs Downs to abandon her home, breaking up the couple's home and causing the plaintiff great anguish with damages sought at $25,000.
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Logan
Dr. Williams
Williams
Downs
Decision Cuts Pacific Freight Rates Across Transcontinental Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered broad reductions in class and commodity freight rates for transcontinental routes from the Mississippi and Missouri transfer points to Pacific coast terminals. The agency noted high Pacific system earnings and lower costs, highlighting substantial per mile freight profits and large rate disparities affecting shippers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Missouri River
Intermountain
Pacific Lines
Southern Pacific Company
Pacific
Commission
Central Pacific
West
United States
Chicago
Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson
Rev. Dr. Linscott guides the International Newspaper Bible Study Club through Matthew 1 31 33 44 52 and Romans 14 17. It asks how many Christians exist, leaven as grace, the treasure of the kingdom, and the end-time judgment, with a July 10 1910 lesson review.
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Dr. Linscott
International Newspaper
Bible Study Club
Kingdom of Heaven On Earth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Local Firms
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure dissolves mucus. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and Hall's Family Pills for constipation, noting internal action and nationwide availability via druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Public Sale of Cows and Farm Stock by Denison
D M Denison announces a public auction for a herd of dairy cows on Saturday in July 1910 at 3 p m near the ball park. Cows are halter trained and suitable for milk production. sale includes a milk wagon bottles cans two work mares two driving horses and one family horse. Cash terms. Auctioneers D F Macon Ralph Dougherty Clerk. 1513
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Ball Park
Notice to MIBK Customers Will End Milk Deliveries
Saturday morning July 2 will be my last milk delivery for MIBK customers. I issue this notice so patrons have time to arrange alternative milk sources and services.
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MIBK
Mrs Mothe McRaney Praises Foley Kidney Remedy
A Prentiss Mississippi resident writes of a severe kidney and bladder illness cured by four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. She ends by heartily recommending the remedy, claiming it saved her life. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned.
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Trouble
A letter from H. M. Winkler of Evansville Indiana testifies to kidney illness relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The writer describes back pain dizziness and weakness followed by renewed energy and health. Wemmoen's Pharmacy McEthinney Drug Co. promotes the remedy.
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H. M. Winkler
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Boley
Wemmoen
McEthinney Drug Co
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HJ. Horve
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J. D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Geo. Peck
South Dakota
Rev. TS
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Jesus
D. M. Denison
D. F. Macon
Ralph Dougherty
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Barry Oxfords
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Nicola
Harmon
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