Investigation Resumes Today After Fresh Review
An official inquiry resumes today as investigators reopen the case amid new reviews. Authorities confirm continued scrutiny and fresh testimonies are expected to shape the proceeding.
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22 Oct 1922
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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1922
Page
1
Hall Mills Murder Case Nearing Closure, Probes Falter
New Jersey prosecutors largely concede failure to identify killers in the Hall Mills double murder. Reports tie motive to alleged love affairs of both victims. A telegram indicates Hall planned a late visit to a Manhattan woman, suggesting possible external supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Trenton
N. J
Wineral
Hall-Mills
Hall
Wall
Visi
Matinattan
Wate
Iowa May Play on West Coast in 1923
USC officials and Iowa alumni in Los Angeles discussed a 1923 game between Iowa and the Trojans to dedicate the new Los Angeles stadium. Iowa would be asked to play September 15 to Thanksgiving 1923, with USC visiting Iowa in 1924 to meet the Hawkeyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
University of Southern California
Big Ten
Trojans
Hawkeyes
Oil in Iowa pamphlet finds no commercial deposits
The Iowa Geological Survey reports isolated oil pockets in Iowa but no commercially viable reserves. Geologist Jesse Howel led the survey with data to be issued in pamphlet form and in the survey's annual report. A gypsum deposits study also completed and printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Geological Survey
Jesse V. Howell
University of Iowa
Oklahoma
Geological Survey
James Lees
Davis County Wins County Superintendent Case
Davis County preserved the hold over office for H. C. Brown by Iowa Supreme Court ruling. The case challenged auditor Willam Cree for calling a special board meeting ahead of legal time to elect a successor. The court affirmed the lower court's finding that no vacancy existed and Brown could remain as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Davis County
Willam Cree
Iowa Supreme Court
Hl. C. Brown
Cree
H. C. Brown
Beunty
Supreme Court
High Court
Crystallized gypsum found near Burnside Iowa
Des Moines October 28 Gypsum in a crystallized form was found three miles north of Burnside by Olson and analyzed by James H Lees assistant state geologist who doubts any isinglass deposits exist in Iowa. He notes the rock is likely crystallized gypsum resembling mica and discusses its potential value if quantity proves large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
A. E. Olson
Burnside
Iowa
James H. Lees
Lowa
Olson
Rocky Mountain
Adirondack
Lees
Towa
Man Kills Relative Claiming Act of Charity
Thomas Cornwell sixty five of Geneva pounds and strangles Curtis Smith sixty nine with a cuckoo clock pendulum and shoots himself after leaving a note stating the crime was an act of charity. Edward Cornwell fourteen, the son, found them in a bedroom in Rockford Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockford
Thomas Cornwell
Geneva
Curtis Smith
Edward Cornwell
Nellie Cardner Spends Day in Ainsworth With Hawkins Family
Nellie Cardner was in Ainsworth yesterday accompanying her parents Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Hawkins for a daytime visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Cardner
Ainsworth
Mrs
Merritt Hawkins
Rail stresses on curves under locomotive weight
Chicago report details rail stress measuring over a decade by Illinois University engineers and allied societies. It reports 60000 pounds per square inch at curves and outlines how joints, ties, ballast and tamping influence curved track versus straight track across the railroad network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Engineering Department of Illinois University
American Railway Association
American Railway Engineers Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Atlantic
Pacific
Iowa Man Elected President At Detroit Prison Congress
J. O. Woodmansee of Iowa was elected president of the Par dons and Paroles section at the American Prison Congress meeting in Detroit. Delegates from all states attended as Woodmansee praised Iowa laws on parole supervision and urged nationwide adoption. The next congress session will be in Boston with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
J. O. Woodmanse
State Board of Parole
American Prison Congress
St Detio
Lowa
Boston
Jury Finds Justified Homicide in California Case
Fresno reader report states a grand jury ruled the murder of Clara Harlow justified. George Harlow, her husband and electrician, allegedly crushed her skull after discovering her with a nineteen year old man. The couple fled, a shotgun was fired, and Harlow returned home with neighbors nearby. The young man was detained at his parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyween Oe Press
Fresno
Cal
Clara Harlow
George Harlow
Northfork
Harlow
Self-Defense Claim After Fatal Shooting
In San Francisco on October 23 William R Lynch said he shot J H McCormack in self defense after McCormack who stuttered angered him. A fight followed when McCormack threw a knife and Lynch fired. Miss Blanché Fouchek is a clerk at the Graham store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
J. H. McCormack
William, R. Lynch
Lynch
McCormack
Blanché Fouchek
Graham
Iowa Red Cross Roll Call Opens Armistice Day
Chicago dispatch notes Armistice Day as the kickoff for Iowa's Red Cross roll call. The piece also reports on horse use in commerce, citing Wayne Dinsmore and data from the American Railway Express Company about horse populations, active service life, and resale value after five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Wayne Dinsmore
The
Horse Association of America
New York City
United States
American Railway Express Company
Iowa Red Cross Roll Call to Run From Armistice Day to Thanksgiving
Iowa will conduct a statewide Red Cross Roll Call from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day. Every county will run its own campaign with local chairmen guiding efforts. Churches, clubs, the American Legion and youth groups will cooperate, and Red Cross Sunday is set for November 12. Officials expect higher membership than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Red Cross
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Commemorating Bible Display Praised by Cincinnati Churches
The Federation of Churches of Greater Cincinnati adopted a resolution commending national newspapers for co operating in displaying selected Bible portions at the head of editorials. Over 1,200 papers joined the effort. The resolution lauded the press for fostering good citizenship through applying the Sermon on the Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, O
Federation of Churches of
Greater Cincinnati
Federation
Burch murder trial enters its second week
The third trial of Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J. B. Kennedy began its second week in Los Angeles today as more witnesses testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burch
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
J. B. Kennedy
Navy Day Observance Planned Across Iowa
Iowa towns announce Navy Day on October 27 urged by Governor Kendall and Navy officials. Admiral Rodman will speak in Des Moines at a noon luncheon arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. American Legion posts urged to display flags and cooperate with observances statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
rFriday
Iowa
N. E. Kendall
John McVicarr
J. W. Gregory
Navy
Hugh Rodmin
North Sea
United States Naval Forces
Pacific
Chamber of Commercce
Rodman
U. S. Naval Training Station
Hampton Roads
American Legion
Navy League of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Investigate Fatal Fire in New York
Fire officials conduct two separate probes into the origin of a Sunday morning blaze in New York that killed fifteen people and injured seventeen. Fire Chief Brothy and Assistant Attorney John Henis head the investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Brothy
John Henis
Burglars Enter Sioux County Bank
Maurice Oct. 23 Thieves entered the Sioux County bank last night and are believed to have obtained about $1 000. All telegraph and telephone wires were cut before the operation. Two hundred safety deposit boxes were opened but the bank safe remained unopened. The burglars fled in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maurice
Sioux County
23rd Victim Dies In Herrin Mines Killing Case
The Williams county state’s attorney resumed the Herrin mines investigation as the death of Ignas Kubinis in hospital raises the toll to twenty three. Hartfield Goffman is identified among last June victims and a Brooklyn funeral follows identification by photos. federal grand jury had 386 indictments before recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBy
Associated Press
Marion
Ill
Delonis Duty
Williams County
Herrin
Federal
Ignas Kubinis
Hartfield Goffman
Brooklyn
Muscatine Woman Killed in Auto Accident
Muscatine Iowa Oct 23 Mrs Abe Jackson is killed when a wheel comes off her car. Mrs Henrietta Grothers is believed fatally hurt after she veers to avoid a runaway team and plunges down an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Muscatine
Iowa
Abe Jackson
Henrietta Grothers
Local visitors from Haskins Winfield and Muscatine
Mrs. I B Rabenold of Haskins and Mrs. Artie McCaulley of Winfield visited Washington Saturday. C T Fisher of Muscatine returned home after visiting his daughter Miss Freda Fisher. Campbell McCartney Theodora Bailey Henry Bailey Bill Grayen Louie Jones and Russell Conner attended the Burlington Washington football game at Burlington Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Rabenold
Haskins
Washington
Artie McCaulley of
Winfield
C. T. Fisher of
Muscatine
Freda Fisher
Campbell McCartney
Theodora Bailey
Henry Bailey
Bill Grayen
Louie Jones
Russell Conner
Burlington
Boy fatally injured trying to kill skunk with rifle butt
Delbert Fried fourteen years old was fatally wounded when a .22 rifle discharged while he tried to strike a skunk with the butt end. The bullet pierced his stomach in Marshalltown on a yesterday afternoon incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marshalltown
Delbert Fried
Des Moines Man Dies in Auto Crash
Des Moines resident George Livingstone twenty two was killed when his car skidded into a telephone pole on Merle Hay road near the Hyperion club early today A companion was badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Associated Press
George Livingstone
Merle Hay Road
Hyperion Club
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New Jersey
Southern
California
Rea
Detroit
Calif
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Cepersel
Sioux County Bank
Lyn, New York
Mrs. A. Jackson
Boy
Skunk
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