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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

31 Mar 1921

Page 5

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

5

Murderer Junkin Hanged After Ot t umwa Case at Fort Madison

The 1909 murder of Clara Rosen in Ottumwa leads to the execution of John Junkin at Fort Madison after a lengthy trial in Centerville. Junkin, who confessed amid fear of lynching, was transported under guard. the case involved burglary, mutilation, and a diamond ring theft.

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Junkin F. E. Sternburg Fort Madison Des Moines A. J. H. Hoeve Clark Joseph Smith Ida Canady Buxton Clara Rosen Ottumwa Miss Rosen Ottumwan Albia Polk County Wapello County Despines Sigourney Washington Centerville M. A. Roberts
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Obituary of Bessie A. Kephart Spencer

Bessie Alice Kephart Spencer born August 27 1891 died March 24 1921 at age 29 years six months and twenty five days. She died after a brief illness in the hometown where she lived with family and friends.

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Reba Kermit J. A. Kephart Birch Tree Maude Raymond Washington Henry A. Kephart Cedar Rapids Nell Sabin Monticello Utah Hazel Duvall Frank Martha George Samuel Opal Birlen Spencer Long City Washington County Ainsworth Bessie Alice Kephart Spencer
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