Robber Arrested After Foot Race In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police captured John Hunt 21 of Chicago after a lively chase through the business district following a jewelry store robbery at Joseph Sons. Five gold watches three gold watch cases two diamond earrings and more were found on his person. He admitted aiding the robbery but said he did not shoot. The capture followed a plan to dispose of jewelry at Cedar Rapids pawnshops and secondhand stores. The accomplice, still at large, is described as a leader who changes names and clothes daily. Hunt was brought to Waterloo for processing with Pinkerton help.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Sons
John Hunt
Chicago
Kroulik
Hnat
Waterloo
Hts
Hunt
Heat
Lberty
Leo Dunlap
Coe College
Herman T. Wagner
Haydn
Pinkerton
Haar
Ely
Lafayette Street
Park Avenue
Linden Avenue
Hensling
Pont
Whitey
Debe Dental Office Promotes Care and Experience
Dr. W. E. Debe stresses healthy teeth and cheerful service with eleven years at the same location. Two specialists offer careful, empathetic work and prompt attention to prevent decay and later pain and expense.
Cedar Falls Man Is Accused of Arson
Grundy Center April 1 M and Cowell of Cedar Falls formerly of Beaver township was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Sheriff Bockes under three indictments found by the special grand jury called Monday the charges against each being arson. Cowell is charged with burning the barn on his farm near Stout on the prior Monday morning March 1. Rumors of state fire marshal investigation circulated. He had disputes with tenant S E Mulkins and threats were alleged. Indictments indicate strong evidence for arson. Cowell pled not guilty and posted bond of 1500 with ER M Finlayson acting for him. One indictment cites Farmers Mutual Insurance, another Mulking injury, and a third alleges violation of the peace and dignity of Iowa.
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Grundy Center
M. &. Cowell
Cedar Falls
Beaver Township
Bockes
Sperial Grand
Cowell
Stout
M. Finlayson
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Jmulking
Iowa
Scranton Man Held After Butter and Egg Theft Incident
James Griffen of Scranton Pa is held at police headquarters awaiting a justice court hearing on alleged theft of butter and eggs from a Rock Island freight car. Special Agent Riley investigates. Griffen was caught twice near Miles and McKinley streets. Edward Shannon received 30 days in county jail after conviction for larceny. police found soaps, a salt shaker, a carpenter’s rule, shaving soap, socks, and chocolates on him.
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James Griffen
Scranton
Justice Court
Griffen
Rock Island
Riley
Miles
McKinley Streets
George Schmidt
Aken
Edward Shannon
Mayers
Shannnon
Shannon
No Fooling With Judge H B Boies In Grundy County
Grundy Republican reports that Herman Snittjer of Wellsburg was charged with bootlegging and pleaded guilty. He paid a $300 fine plus about $59 costs within an hour, using a Wellsburg Savings Bank check that later stopped payment. The bank faced questions of potential contempt of court, a bench warrant was issued, and Snittjer was jailed again after being brought back to Grundy.
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Grundy
H. B. Boies
Herman Snittjer
Wellsburg
Snittier
Wellsburg Savings Bank
Wellsburg Bank
Snittjer
Sherif Bockes
Ile
Whitey Hensling Slump Tied to Win Anxiety in Sioux City
Cedar Rapids notes recall Whitey Hensling as a top Central league infielder with Keokuk, later bought by Hill to boost the Bunnies. Anxiety to win for his manager caused a slump, despite strong defense and patient hitting. Sioux City drafted him, and a potential sale in 1915 loomed if he had avoided the draft.
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Cedar Rapids
Whitey
Hensling
Sioux City
Central Associa
Hill
Wambsganss
Keokuk
Bunny
Wellsburg Man Thought To Have Written Check While Drunk
Witnesses recall that he admitted writing the check while under liquor and later deemed it excessive. What he now thinks of the incident remains unknown as the case unfolds.
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Wellsburg
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Dr. W. E. Debe
DR. Debedental
Iowa State Bank
Cor
West Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
James Griff
East Fourth Street
Mr. Suit Buyer
Sadler Bros
L System
Fashion Park
Jeokuk
Fountaing
Horlick
Horlion
the International Grocery
Jefferson
West Third Ave
Lafayette &T
Ren’s and Boys’ Shoes
Lafayette Block
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