Bandit Confesses in Bank Robbery Case in Iowa City
Des Moines reports state agent Bidwell to turn over prisoner R W Smith arrested in Detroit for aiding in the North Liberty bank robbery on July 16. Smith, age 26, gave a full confession in Rock Island and described planning with Loomis, driving to Iowa City, tying the bank guard, and fleeing with $23 500. Loomis may be sent to Johnson county. both men face serious charges. The article also notes political and legal news from the Iowa Capitol.
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Des Moines
Geo. BE. Bidwell
Johnson County
R. W. Smith
Detroit
Smith
North Liberty Bank
Will C. Loomis
Davenport
Rock Island
Leomis
Henriette
Mie
Geneseo
Tews
Sttelarp
Iowa
Iowa City
Jows City
North Liberty
Towa City
Youth Confesses to Arson of Mapleton Home
Sioux City reports 17 year old John B. Folck, adopted son of farmer A. P. Fotck, confessed to deputy state fire marshal J. A. Tracy that he started the July 4 blaze destroying his adoptive parents home. He said he had spent eight years in arson, driven by a desire to burn things.
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Sioux City
John B. Folck
A. P. Fotck
Mapleton
J. A. Tracy
Dream Leads Lone Tree Teacher Toward Suicide on Bridge
Cedar Rapids Aug 6 A public school teacher Mrs Sarah Hartcock of Lone Tree attempted to die after a dream her husband in an insane asylum at Independence was dead. Louis Carlis and an passerby pulled her back from the Cedar Rapids bridge railing and she was taken to the station. Her husband left Lone Tree years ago and she has not found him.
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Smith
Raad
Ira
Smith Hong
Cedar Rapides
Stick Island
Cedar Rapids
King
Sarah Hartcock
Lone Tres
Second Avenue Ridge
Louis Carts
Gleary
Independence
Lone Tree
Soba
Mr. Carlis
Methodist Conference to Convene in Manchester City
The sixth annual Dubuque district Methodist Episcopal conference opens in Manchester on Monday and Tuesday next, with a robust program and several church leaders participating. A large delegation is anticipated. Mrs. Mary D. Allen, former Manchester resident, dies at 69. Funeral services held in city church. burial at St. Miers cemetery. She leaves husband Harry and two children, Myron and Kathleen, plus parents and siblings. Also, city council approves an ordinance to curb peddlers with a license fee of 15 dollars per day or 590 dollars weekly.
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Manchester
Dubuque
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Allen
Tinrry D. Allen
Minneapolis
Minn
John JeVer
Uther Early
Ryan
St. Mires
Jury Refuses To Work In Hiquor Law Case
Mason City Iowa report on a liquor seizure case in justice court where six defense attorneys and the county attorney sparred. Judge Kimball urged evidence for why confiscation should occur. prosecutors offered nothing. Jury, after reviewing the books, found no evidence to decide a verdict and all were dismissed.
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Mason City
Awg
Justice Court
Heer
Justisee Kimball
Teason
Motorboat Burns While Five Escape Fire At Sea
From Minna Estema to Tobin and David Nichols, a motorboat heated engine overheated and caught fire yesterday. The occupants could not extinguish it and leaped into the stream to swim to shore. The boat burned almost completely though the engine may be repairable. The campers were en route to town for supplies.
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Vinton
Tobin
David Nichols
Minna Estema
IL Wis
Sun Wet Resort
Towa
Des Moines River Reaches Highest Level in 40 Years
Keokuk reports Des Moines River at 12.75 feet the highest since 1880s, flooding near the Pargons levee and threatening levees and railroad culverts. Keokuk Canning Co. owns extensive riverbank acres, with pickles affected as floodwaters advance. Mississippi River near flood stage adds to valley damage.
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Keokuk
Des Moines
Keokuk Canning Company
Keokuk Canning Company Las
Alexandria
Missouri
Burlington
Would-Be death by own action Cannot Recover
W J Utley, 60, ill with locomotor ataxia, shot himself in the forehead last Sunday. He remains critical, unable to swallow, unconscious since the wounds. Wife and daughter were prostrated when found. An attempted suicide is attributed to prolonged illness affecting work.
Bryant Asphalt to Pave Spencer Streets in Two Miles
Spencer August 6. A contract was awarded to Bryant Asphalt Pav ing company of Waterloo to pave about two miles of Spencer streets covering roughly 76 006 square yards with asphalt two and a half inches thick on a five inch concrete base. The bid price is 1 63 per yard. A coalition of Kurtz and Voolker retail establishments on Fourth street filed a notice against the paving.
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Spencer
Aug
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company of
Waterloo
Spencer's
COA
Kurtz & Voolker Retail Coalition
Wert Mullanten
Fourth Street
Malaria Blood Tonic Claim and Health Imagery Ad
An old advertising blurb promotes a blood tonic advertised as the remedy for malaria symptoms. It describes malaria weakening the blood and offering an antidote and tonic to purify the blood, boost energy, and relieve ague, headache, chills, and fever, urging readers to obtain the product from their druggist.
Exhibition shoot by Rush Razce in La Porte City
One day event next Saturday features Rush Razce, famed for fancy shooting, performing with rifle pistol and shotgun. He is not a 4 stage trick shot but is considered among the nation’s best. A 200 target shoot for amateurs accompanies the exhibition.
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la Porte City
Rush Razce
Waterloo sportsmen duel to compete at same time
Waterloo participants prepare for a combined event with professionals invited to shoot for targets. A remark about perpetual motion, jokingly noting a device to face a judge, is mentioned alongside the proceedings.
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Waterloo
Crawford
Crabshaw
Goodyear Fortified Tire Promises Five Unique Features
The article touts Goodyear Fortified Tire as offering five exclusive features not found in competing tires. It emphasizes added strength and wear resistance, claiming these enhancements set it apart from most other makers.
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Warding
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Decorah
Dawson
Anita
Webster City
Lord’s Day Alliance
Attorney General
Cosson
Tn Common
Anson
Emily Holt
Express
Flusband
M. E
Hiquor
Des Moles
B. H. Byvank
Byvank Transfer Storage Co
CG. A. Byvank
Mrr. Kurtt
Bryants
Economy Center
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Steve
Tdaniawrice
California
T. J. Cleary
Studebaker
F. O. Db
Campbell Motor Car CO
West Fifth Street
Westinghouse
Motag Westinghouse
Stewart-Warnes
Besa
Jefferson Street
Firestone
Stewart-Warner
Devermed Mutual Motors Company
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Stations Tires
Cedar Falls
Clarksville
Dunkerton Greene
Laporte City
Central Auto & Supply Co
Morris M
A. C. Stewart Site Tire Co
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Waterloo Overland Co
J. W. Bancroft
O. R. Langdon
Clarksville Auto Supply Co
John A. Campbell
Greene Automobile Co
Hilmer & Shull Auto Co
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