Paroled convict marries granted by governor in Iowa
Des Moines reports a unique gubernatorial pardon by Gov Cummins allowing a paroled prisoner William Young of Sioux City to wed his fiancée on November 29. Young, a former murder convict, was paroled for good conduct. the marriage bid marks the first such pardon for marriage. Also noted are ongoing disputes between Des Moines police chief Fred Brackett and Police Judge L A Silvara, a Sunday newspaper law challenge, and several school and civic items.
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Des Moines
Fred A. Brackett
L. A. Silvara
Supreme Court
Cummins
William Young
Sioux City
Young
Ministerial Association of
Sammins
Burlington
Iowa Farmer Richardson Hangs Self Over Lease Repentance
J A Richardson a respected Cedar Rapids farmer aged 51 hanged himself in his barn after repenting of leasing his homestead to a young tenant. He had rented the farm for a year and offered $50 to cancel the contract. the tenant demanded cash and refused a note.
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J. A. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
Richardson
The
Presbyterian Church
Iowa City murderer pleads guilty in second degree
Charles Holada pled guilty to murder in the second degree for the killing of farmer James Gallaugher who was shot in his sleep last spring. Gallaugher’s wife Ella Gallaugher and Holada were indicted. Ella was tried first, Holada testified against her, and Ella was acquitted after Holada’s damaging testimony.
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Charles Holada
Iowa City
James Gallaugher
Ella Gallaugher
Holada
Gallaugher
Hollada
State Firemen Elect Leaders at 25th Winter Meeting
The State Firemen's association met in Iowa City for its twenty fifth annual winter meeting. Officers elected include President George Neibert Muscatine first vice president Er E Parsons Marion second vice president G L B Embree West Liberty third vice president Louis J Messner Iowa City treasurer BE L Alderman Marion financial secretary W D Francis Sanborn recording secretary L J Horan Muscatine.
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State Firemen’s Association
Iowa City
George Neibert
Muscatine
Er. E. Parsons
Marion
G. LB. Embree
West Liberty
Louis J. Messner
BE. L. Alderman
W. d. Francis
Sanborn
L. J. Horan
Prominent Iowa Lawyer Dies After Long Career
Prominent lawyer and author Lewis Williams Ross died at his home in Cornell Hillfix. A native of Iowa since 1856, he served twice as state senator and led efforts to establish the law department at Iowa University where he was elected trustee and chancellor. He leaves a widow and five children, four of whom reside in Cornell Bhofls.
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Lewis Williams Ross
Cornell Hillfix
Iowa
Chan
Law Department
Iowa University
Cornell Bhofls
Farmer Lars Bonquest Located After Disappearance Near Cedar Falls
Lars Bonquest, the farmer who vanished with a large amount of money from a sale near Cedar Falls, has been found at La Porte. His family relations were troubled. he left with his belongings. Mrs. Bonquest sues for divorce on cruel treatment and desertion, seeking $500 temporary alimony.
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Lars Bonquest
Cedar Falls
Hin
la Porte
Bank Defaulter Released After Restoring Assets
H K Christianson of Sharpsburg State Bank, accused of absconding with 26000 dollars, has been freed after turning over 13000 dollars in creditor property. He has returned to Missouri.
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H. EK. Christianson
Sharpsburg State Bank
Missouri
Fire at Monticello Destroys Stores and Offices
A blaze at Monticello destroyed East Wood and Chase's hardware store causing about 35000 dollars in losses. Sleeper's mercantile was damaged for 3500 dollars. The offices of Dr KA Reiner Dr George Inglis and Attorney Reed were destroyed with about 5000 dollars in losses. Insurance coverage is one half.
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Monticello
Eastwood & Chase
Sleeper
KA. Reiner
George Inglis
Reed
Not Guilty in Iowa Murder Trial at Hampton
The jury finds Anne Wild er not guilty of Edgar Dolson's murder in Hampton. In Belle Plaine a night yard master Charles East, 38, was killed by moving train cars. A Valley Junction robber stole $250 from a St Joe hotel cook at gunpoint.
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Anne Wilder
Hampton
Edgar Dolson
Charles East
Belle Plaine
St. Joe
Valley Junction
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
Des Moines
Horticultural Society
John Buettell
Dubuque
Northwestern Iowa Horticultural Society
Nora Springs
Floyd County
Gov. Cummins
Charles D. Lang
Sac County
Sam Rouse
Henry County
Marshalltown
Elizabeth Seibert
Eaton
James E. Knight
State College
Ames
Jury Finds Harris Levich Not Guilty in Des Moines Murder
After a ten day trial in Des Moines the jury acquitted Harris Levich a Hebrew pawnbroker of murder in the death of Isaac Finkelstein ex policeman and local politician. Finkelstein was killed last August after raiding gambling houses he claimed were police protected. He had boasted of raids to retaliate against city officials he said discharged him for politics.
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Finkelstein
Des Moines
Harris Levich
Levich
Isaac Finkelstein
Burglars Blow Open Sioux City Bank Safe for $2300
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in Sioux City reports its Arthur branch safe blown open at an early hour. Burglars escaped with $2300 in cash. The bank offers $1000 for the arrest of the thieves and proposes to return the stolen money to any captor.
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Arthur
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company
Sioux City
Trust Company
Banks As Creditors In Nevada Boardman Brothers Case
Boardman Brothers of Nevada, a major commission house, has assigned with liabilities about 150000 dollars and assets near the same. The Des Moines Savings Bank is the largest creditor, secured by real estate. Other major creditors include the First National Bank of Nevada with 50000 dollars and the Farmers' Bank of Nevada with 15000 dollars.
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Boardman Brothers
Nevada
Des Moines Savings Bank
First National Bank of Nevada
Farmers’ Bank of Nevada
Judge rules rail carrier not responsible after delivery
In Sioux City Judge Wakefield held the railroad ceases responsibility once goods reach destination. Danbury resident John Thompson sued for 2000 damages for a house goods fire, but evidence showed delivery completed and the verdict favored the defendant.
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Wakefield
District Court
Sioux City
John Thompson
Danbury
Aid for War Museum at Memorial University
At the Illinois state camp Sons of Veterans annual dinner in Chicago the group decided to raise 40000 dollars for a war museum to be given to Memorial University in Mason City. A five member committee was appointed to collect subscriptions and oversee the fund.
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Des Moines
Premme
State Teachers’ Association
Inez Kelso
N.C. Shaeffer
Pennsylvania
Stuart
Association
Orville T. Bright
Cook County
Ilinois
Lorado Taft
Chicago
George E. Vincent
Chicago University
General Association
Iowa Educators
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
Iowa
Anson Bigelow
le Mars
G. FE. Finch
Marion
Laura Seals
Cedar Falls
F. B E. Palmer
Villisca
F. E. King
Centerville
S. H. Sheakley
Schoo
Forest City
Winnebago County
Memorial University
Mason City
Sons of Veterans
Sherman House
Prisoners Escape From Cedar Rapids Transport
James Stewart and Mike O'Brien escaped from Deputy Sheriff Hammond at Cedar Rapids while en route to Anamosa State Penitentiary. They were convicted at the last Waterloo term of court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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James Stewart
Mike O'Brien
Hammond
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Waterloo
Adams Express Indicted for Unlicensed Liquor Delivery
A federal grand jury in Des Moines indicted Adams Express Company for selling liquor without a government license. The charge concerns liquor delivered in Birmingham via cash on delivery to unnamed consignees.
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Federal Grand Jury
Des Moines
Adams Express Company
Birrmingham
Co. O. D
Consignees
Water town census rise and Iowa notices color 1900s era list
The Waterloo sixth annual census records 15 817 residents an increase of 3 237 since 1900. Iowa notices report officers for the State Canners Association Waterloo Cedar Falls and Waverly. indictments include death notices for Dixon Hetherington Russell Peters and Lincoln anniversary.
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Barrett
W. M. Beardshear
State Historical Society
Waterloo
State Canners’ Association
H. B. Kelly
Waverly
C. W. Miller
Vinton
C. K. Dixon
Omaha
Illinois Central
Cherokee
Cyrus E. Hetherington
Dubuque
Plattville
Wis
E. P. Russell
Manchester
Globe House
Independence
D. K. Lincoln
Fort Dodge
Fred Peters
Glidden
Carroll
Whitelaw & Gardner
Boston
Council Bluffs
Ayave
Local Items Note Visits and Ventures in County
Local notes list residents and visitors with moves to and from Des Moines Wayne Louisa County and Omaha. Building materials at Neiswagen s and a barber shop purchase by Geo W Black announced. State Auditor elect Carroll announces bank examiner appointments including Dave McKee. A broken leg update on Carson Fulton from Oklahoma. Community events include a Covenanter supper and church remodeling fund drive.
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Carroll
Dave McKee
Dave
Shropshire Sheep for Sale in Crawfordsville Lot
Choice lot of early spring and yearling Shropshire rams offered by J. M. Maxwell Crawfordsville Iowa. Prices low for quality stock. Sale details not specified.
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J. M. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Klondike visitor from Dawson shares northern life
James Hamil of Dawson arrived in Crawfordsville for a winter visit with relatives after five and a half years as superintendent of a placer mine in the Klondike. He recalls minus 80 temperatures, dry still cold, high food costs, and local social dress. He plans to return to California in about two weeks.
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James Hamil
Dawson
D. C. Hamil
Crawfordsville
Wayland
Klondike
States
Hamil
Mives
California
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M. W. Lang
Washington, D.C
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Lynn
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Lansing
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Iowa State Agricultural College
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Iowa State News
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John Huston
Wayne
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Louisa Co
Our City
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Neiswangers
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Washington
Mackin
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Little Margaret Row
Winterset
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Tom van Nostrand
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Wyman
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Wm. A. Hotchkiss
Inez G. Wertz
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Myrtle Rickey
G. W. Holt
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Alice May Walker
Geo. W. Black
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Wm. Fulton
Carson Fulton
Aid
Oklahoma
Wm. Scranton
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Maxwell
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Leramee
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