Iowa House Speaker Race Prominent Names Emerge
Waterloo's A W McFarlane among aspirants to the Iowa house speaker as candidates press claims. Des Moines reports list Elwood of Bloomfield Pitt of Logan Shorten of Traer Neff of Walnut Slaughter of Ottumwa and others. Prohibition and highway reform dominate committee talk with dry leaders predicting passage of the prohibitory amendment.
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La Porte City Dentist Dies in Cedar Rapids
Dr. Harry Ingham a La Porte City dentist died Thursday in Cedar Rapids hospital from throat infection after weeks of illness. A 1914 DDS graduate of the State University he was active in athletics as a varsity baseball star. Born North English July 1, 1889 he is survived by his parents his widow and one brother. The body will be taken to North English for burial.
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Contested Rabbit Hunt Ends With Massive Kill Count
In Runnells a Pink army led by W. J. Jones killed 1 205 rabbits and a Red army under William Miler killed 690, totaling 1 895 rabbits in one day. The event drew 25 hunters per side and a 250-person gathering. Dinner followed at Erskin hall with strict start and end times.
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W. L. Town
Charles Priest
Fort Dodge Stolen Car Case Ends With Flight and Gunfire
A Fort Dodge post office employee Roy Lind reports his Ford stolen near the station. In Ogden a friend drawn into the spree pulls a revolver firing in the air as the pair flee. The abandoned car is later found in a closed street. No arrests noted.
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Iowa
Sherlock Holmes
Roy Lind
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Iowa Liquor Shipment Case Moves Toward Federal Court
Des Moines reports that John B. Hammond sues the American Express Company over liquor deliveries arising from mail solicitations. The suit seeks to halt shipments and argues activity is a nuisance while the express company contends interstate involvement removes state jurisdiction. The case could force express firms to stop receiving liquor orders in Iowa.
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J. M. Havner
Coungel
Iowa
Attorn
O Connor Insanity Hearing Proceeds in Carroll
Maurice OConnor former Fort Dodge attorney and ex partner of Senator Kenyon faces a Supreme Court hearing in Carroll seeking release from Cherokee where he was committed for insanity. Doctor Donahue and Doctor Moyer clash on his mental state while witnesses recount alleged delusions and a plan for divorce and remarriage. The case, OConnor vs Bradshaw, draws wide local interest as testimony continues.
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Tunnel Caves In Two Des Moines Boys
Des Moines report details the death of John Cameron, 12, and John Kinley, 10, when a sand bank they tunnelled to build a winter playhouse collapsed. A passerby alerted authorities. Dr H L Sayler and Officer Strait attempted revival for two hours but could not resuscitate the boys.
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John Kinley
H. L. Sayler
Officer Strait
Infant Dies From Lamp Accident Near Tingley
In Tingley area, an infant about 15 months old died from burns after a lamp exploded or toppled onto the crib while parents, Mr and Mrs John Kirkham, milked nearby. The tragedy occurred five miles northeast of Tingley as the child was left tied in his crib.
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Minneapolis Calls Off Proposed War Loan
The British French government loan of 50 million dollars will be canceled following a request from the Federal Reserve Board in Washington. The decision came after a long distance call between R W Decker, president of a local bank, and H P Davison of J P Morgan & Co in New York. A sale advertisement notes coats at deep discounts at Wilhelm's Saturday. Thieves robbed the Methdist church basement where the Woman's club stored clothing for Waterloo relief, taking shoes and garments for the poor.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
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Clarksville
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Waterloo
Frank Smith Appeals to Jury in Alice Gerlach Murder Case
Frank Smith testified amid sobs and anger that all his family's deaths were caused by his cousin Alice Gerlach, whom he is accused of murdering. He claimed Gerlach threatened his life and that her late husband’s death and life insurance fueled fear, while admitting memory gaps about the events.
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Alice Gerlach
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Allee Gerlach
Gerlach
Cost-Effective Daily Menu Proposed by State Chemist
Des Moines reports W H Harrison, assistant state chemist, released menus claiming meals for an average family cost under 34 cents per person daily. Proposed menu includes corn meal mush bacon toast coffee for breakfast.
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W. H. Harrison
Harrison
Lord's Day Alliance Won't Try to Stop Street Cars
Des Moines reports that Noah B. Wickham president of the Des Moines Lord's Day alliance denied plans to block Sunday street cars. The group would seek enforcement of Sunday closing laws and arrange two shifts so workers may attend church. The league seeks total cessation of business including theatres and stores.
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Lord's Day Alliance
Iowa
Brand New Bomb in Willisga G A O E
The Jones-Wilkerson slander suit enters a new plot twist with a witness, J. W. Noell, claiming a May 28 meeting in a furniture warehouse discussed Wilkerson and eliminating him. He names Albert Jonce Senator I F Jones and W B McCaul as present during a discussion of the Joe Moore murder investigation and political influence.
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I. F. Jones
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W. B. Mc‘Caul
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Joe Moore
Senator Jonas
Testimony Recounts Plan to Silence Witnesses
The defense witness quotes discuss ridding Mansfield to hide his location and bribing star witness Ving Tompkins, with a remark about exploiting the witness Noell by offering a thousand dollars. The dialogue centers on pressuring or influencing key testimonies.
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Ving Tompkins
Wilkerson
Noell
Questioning Senator Van Law as a political ally
A snippet shows a discussion about whether Senator Van Law would be a suitable choice to represent a woman’s interests. The brief implies internal debate over political alignment and candidate fit.
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Instantaneous Water Heater Advertisement
A Dayton Ohio call to action promotes the Ohio M Instantaneous Non Vent Pipe Water Heater for bath use. It claims endless hot water and a 30 day trial with return option. Readers are urged to mention their dealer and request full particulars from Dayton Manufacturing Company Dayton O.
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