Testimony in Conklin Case Proceeds Slowly at Trial
Court room crowded with jurors and witnesses as Judge Ryan presses the case toward a possible completion by Wednesday. Testimony reveals details of the Conklin fire scene, with expert doctors arguing whether burns occurred before or after death and describing signs of inhalation and rigor mortis. A death notice for Robert Godfrey interrupts proceedings, noting a 59-year life spent in service and community church work.
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Ryan
Marcous
Blanchard
G. J. Turner
Malcolm
Oskaloosa
Medical College
Davis
Beaudry
Jewell
Carroll and Woodruff
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cheney Co. of Toledo Ohio advertises internal remedy, claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Quote from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin druggists in Toledo. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials offered free.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Tomorrow
The forecast indicates fair skies and warmer temperatures for tonight and tomorrow in Iowa, according to The Weather Washington DC report dated March 23. Local readers should expect rising temperatures with clear to partly cloudy conditions continuing into the next day.
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Washington, D. C
Specelal
Eventua Journal
Statement on Methods of asphyxia and death factors
The testimony explains strangulation and suffocation definitions, notes on throat pressure, muscular contraction, and burning as a death mode, with cross examination remarks by Seevers. Witnesses discuss absence of clear demarc lines or blisters and mention postmortem blister possibility days after death and authority uncertainty.
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Seevers
Capt. Woodruff
Will
Jackson Pipe Organ Company to Come Here
Burlington Hawkeye notes a headline announcing Jackson Pipe Organ Company to relocate to Burlington. The article touts the project as a city benefit and claims 100 shares sold with a meeting to push stock subscriptions, urging citizens to invest to keep the business local.
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Burlington
Unanimous vote for new pastor Rev Robert Gray at Baptist church
Yesterday at the Baptist church a call for Rev. Robert Gray of Lake Geneva Wisconsin was made and the vote was unanimous. Bert Ragan entertained guests at his East Washington home with light refreshments and several games. Attendees included Miss May Long Nina Alberson Essie McGugin Helen Fulton Carry Hamilton Effie Hunt Edith Wilson Maud Fleming Gertie Smith and Messrs Harley Black Don Messenger A Lytle Jim Cunningham Robe Connaughey of Havre.
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Baptist Church
Robert Gray
Lake Geneva, Wis
Bert Ragan
East
Washington
Misses May Long
Nina Alberson
Essie McGugin
Helen Fulton
Carry Hamilton
Effie Hunt
Edith Wilson
Maud Fleming
Gertie Smith
Harley Black
Don Messenger
A Lytle
Jim Cunningham
Robe Connaughey
Havre
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Chicago
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Joe and
Bowman
Campbell & Bowman
Ee Park
Columbian Addition
Win Smouse
Washington County
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S. E. Cor. Square
Washington, So
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W. F. Haight
John Wesley Morton
Temple Building
Smither
Dickson
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J. H W. Reeder
Conklin
Chas
Ife
John White
Spring Creek
Mr. Reeder
Joseph Tate
Alice Conklin
Robert Godfrey
Robi Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey
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Mercer County
President Harrison
Sherman
Lowa
United Presbyterian
U. P
Thomas
Frank Brindley
Colorado Springs
Dade Martin
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Lincoln
Neb
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Stewart
People's Store
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L. W. Pentecost
Fred Mitchell
Hanover
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Harry Keister
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