Missing cashier Wheelock feared dead as river drag continues
Des Moines Iowa reports that investigators drill the river above Center street for M B Wheelock amid suspicion he vanished for personal reasons. Police Chief Jenney and officers Jessa Kimes and William Strait lead the search while Dec valley bank bonds and estate roles reveal no large cash on hand.
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Des Moines
Der
J. W. Jenney
Jessa Kimes
William Strait
Center Street
M. B. Wheelock
Colfax Bank Case Sees Disappearance Stir Local Interest
In Colfax Iowa police delay search for missing Mr Wheelock as T G Goodrich of Colfax, representing the Wheelock family, asks questions about the case. Authorities refrain from predicting river recovery and focus on possible personal motives behind the disappearance.
Swift's Sure Specific Promises Blood Cleansing Benefit
Public notice-style ad touts Swift's Sure Specific for catarrh and nasal relief. It claims blood purification removes inflammatory acids, improves stomach cleansing, and supports overall mucous surfaces. Ends urging readers to obtain S S from local druggists and beware substitutions.
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8. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift
Clearing Bank Clearings by City for Week End Dec 4
Bradstreet's reports total clearings of 5.842 billion dollars for the week ending December 4, with New York leading at 2.209 billion. The list shows city totals from Chicago to Topeka, noting a 41.45 percent decrease from the prior period.
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New York
Bradstreet
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
San Francisco
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Orleans
Omaha
Portland, Ore
St. Paul
Denver
iIndianapolis
Wichita So
Sioux City
iColumbus
Duluth
Des Moines
iTacoma
I Peoria
iDayton
Ruling Tuesday on Des Moines Case
Iowa Falls dispatch reports Chief Justice S M Weaver delaying an immediate ruling on rehearing the Des Moines saloon case. The full court will hear the matter next Tuesday morning, with a decision likely then. If the Maroner petition is overruled the rehearing petition may be addressed on the opening day of January.
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Iowa Falls
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Maroner
Weaver
Fort Dodge
Informal Hearing Held in Chief Justice Weaver's Office
The full bench would reconvene later, with the hearing conducted informally in Chief Justice Weaver's office.
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Weaver
Elks Memorial Rites Scheduled in Waterloo Sunday
Waterloo Lodge 290 BPOE plans memorial services in the Waterloo theatre with Congress Maurice Connolly as main speaker. Cedar Falls band directed by Prof. McCreary and a quartet will perform. Four members mourned, several hundred expected, public welcome.
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Waterloo Lodge
Waterloo Theatre
Maurice Connolly
Cedar Falls Band
FL. McCreary
Tooms
Tron
Dubuque
J. Wi. Hildebrand
Guy , Feely
H. W. Brown
Alfred Longley
A. V. Hagerman
E. J. McCoy
Walter McHenry
J. T. Kenyon
Quartette
Lodge
Woman Found Guilty of Bigamy in Missouri Court
Dora Doxey Elder Whitney pleaded guilty in Clayton Missouri circuit court to bigamy after earlier murder trial acquittal. She was sentenced to three months, likely served in a St. Louis hospital due to jail facilities. Her prior marriages span Iowa Tennessee Idaho and Nebraska. Execution opposition grows as Hartford receives 1300 letters against March 25 date for Bessie Wakefield.
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Des Moines
Dora Doxey-Erder-Whitney
Clayton
William J. Erder
St. Louis
Whitney
Iowa
Erder
Doxey-Elder-Whitney
Tennessee
Loren B. Doxey
Columbus
Neb
Hartford
Conn
Bessie Wakefield
Warrant Issued Against Mazdan Leader Hanish in Chicago
A warrant charging Ottman Zar Adusht Hanish with a serious offense was sworn in municipal court in Chicago. Detectives went to the Mazdaznan temple to arrest the cult leader as lawyers prepared for a federal case on appeal for a new trial in which Hanish, high priest of the Mazdan faith in the U S, was convicted of sending improper literature interstate. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound offered as a household cough remedy by J A Kimbro in Georgetown Texas, advertised as non narcotic and available from druggists.
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Hanish
Chicago
Ottman Zar Adusht Hanish
Mazdaznan Temple
Kellys Cleared of Counterfeiting in Federal Case
A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the United States vs William Kelly on counterfeiting charges. Mrs Louise Kelly was also indicted but her case was dismissed and both were discharged. Separately a $21 166 68 judgment was awarded to L B Myers against Henry Kiene et al on four promissory notes secured by stock in the Chicago Anamosa and Northern railroad.
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Vinton
Waterloo
Kelly
Dubuque
L. BE. Myers
Henry Kiene
United States
Paul Kiene
Peter Kiene
France W. Altman
Chicago, Anamosa and Northern Railroad
Teamsters Allow Return to Work in Indianapolis
Indianapolis December 6 There will be no general strike now as 700 union buttons wearers return to work after employers signed contracts. Daniel J Tobin urged restraint and fairness while organizer Farrell claimed 1200 to 71500 members under contract.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Union
Daniel J. Tobin
Teamsters’ Organization
Tobin
Thomas J. Farrell
Farrell
Team Owners’ Association
Saloon Petition Fails Pending Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines reports the anti saloon forces delaying a key legal move until the Supreme Court re hears Tuesday on the Des Moines saloon petition. Warrants issued for two saloonkeepers under old injunctions for contempt of court.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
M.S. Odle
Will validity questioned in whispered will case
William P. McArtor seeks to probate his wife Carrie McArtor's $6,500 estate despite claims she was unable to speak above a whisper before her death on November 21. He alleges aunt Florine Brun cared for her and unduly influenced the will, seeking denial of probate.
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Los Angeles
William P. McArtor
Carrie MccArtor
Poultry Show Impresses at Independence with Close Scores
Independence Iowa December notes report a successful poultry show with very close competition. Haskins & Son of Jesup won best breeding pen in Single Comb Rhode Island Reds and topped pullets, narrowly beating E M Thompson. Other local residents and visitors are noted as year end events unfold.
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Independence
Rhode Island
Haskins & Son of
Jesup
E. M. Thompson
Haskins
Thompson
E. B. Conable
Chicago
Buchanan County Poultry Association
Timothy O'Conner
Rocky Mountains
Great Western Country
Frank. A
New Hampton
James
Daniel
Joseph
Lawler
W. WW
Joslin
First Avenue
J B. Courtright
Waterloo
Miss French
Mae McGlade
Winter Goods and Fuel Bills Share Suffering and Savings
Citizens endure hardship over winter goods while households trim fuel costs. Miss Charlott Chesley spent a few 1 likely reflecting local routines as residents cope with seasonal burdens.
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Charlott Chesley
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