Youth Kills Heir to 9 Million in Roadside Battle
Sheldon Clark of Mant Utah confessed to fatally injuring a man identified as Don Solovitch an ex Metropolitan Opera dancer actor and heir to a large southern France estate The victim was found near Gunnison Utah with a fractured skull Police traced the victim through newspaper clippings in his pockets detailing a 1925 Solovitch career and a vast inheritance Authorities said Clark fought with the man over a hammer after a drive from Los Angeles where they planned to enter the sheep business Clark had over 2000 in cash when arrested including a 1000 bill and a 500 bank note.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Sheldon Clark
Mant
Don Solovitch
Metropolitan Opera
Clark
Gunnison
Josephine Tartaree Solovitch
Los Angeles
Don
Bank of England
Clifford Patten
Lawyer Fined for Drunk Driving and Liquor Transport
J. V. Gregory an attorney pleaded guilty before Judge H. B. Boles to operating an automobile while intoxicated and illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. The court imposed a $200 fine plus costs, which were paid. J. C. Murtagh represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Gregory
H. B Boles
J.C. Murtagh
Waverly Couple Celebrate 54th Anniversary Day
Mr and Mrs Fred H Spohr celebrate their fifty fourth wedding anniversary at home in Waverly. Both are 76 and in good health. Their two sons Fred W Spohr and H H Spohr will visit with families in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Spohr
Waverly
Tomorow
Fred W. Spohr
Commercial Street
H. H. Spohr
Wellington Street
Waterloo
Lappy
Rhode Island Botanist Crosses Iowa in 1857 Stage Journey
Edward L. Peckham of Providence diaries a grueling overland trek from Towa City to Council Bluffs using a crowded stage. He notes rough roads mud packed coaches, hill climbs, varied meals, and encounters with Mormons and settlers before finishing back in Providence.
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Iowa
Rhode Island
Associated Press
Late Historical Society of
Towa
Towa City
Pacific
Edward L. Peckham
Providence
Ono State
Beckham
Council Bluffs
State Historical Society of
Belcher
S’onis
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Atlantic Coast States
Marengo
Brooklyn
Peckham
Salt Lake City
Grinnell
Newton
Fort Des Moines
Chicago
Father John's Medicine Proves Value at Home
A letter from Miss Helen Boles of Minneapolis praises Father John's Medicine for colds and as a preventive. The ad notes the product's seventy plus year history and claims it contains no alcohol or nerve-deadening drugs.
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John
Helen Boles
Yourth St
Minneapolis
Minn
Daughters contest Bridget Donnelly will over lack of mind
Sarah M Donnelly Getta E Donnelly filed a contest to the probate of Bridget Donnelly widow of Thomas Donnelly aged 80 alleging lack of sound mind and undue influence by Anna L Rice. The 1927 will left 100 to Rev Malloy 200 to Mary Driscoll 200 for cemetery care and rest to the Donnellys and Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M.ang Getta E. Donnelly
Bridget Donnelly
Thomas Donnelly
J. M. Malloy
Mary Driscoll
Dysart
Marcella
Getta Donnelly
Anna L. Rice
Sarah M. Donnelly
Getta E. Donnelly
Woman Struck by Car at Crossing Severely Injured
Miss Helen Burgess of 323 Almond Street was hit by a car driven by Charles Cox at Areye Street and Logan Avenue. She suffered a fractured right shoulder and head injuries and was taken to Allen Memorial Hospital in serious condition, then reported improved after a night in hospital. Miss Alice Heidt, 421 Clay Street, escaped injury as the incident occurred while they crossed a slippery street. Cox said he was blinded by oncoming headlights and did not see them.
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Helen Lt. Burgess
Almond Street
Charles Cox
Castle Hill
Areyle Street
Logan Avenue
Allen Memorial’ Hospital
Miss Burgess
Alice Heidt
Clay Street
Cox
Heidi
Boe
December Legion Post Aids 24 Veterans And Families
Becker-Chapman post No 138 reports December activity aiding 24 ex servicemen with employment and 143 veteran families overall. Coal delivered, 16 Christmas dinner baskets distributed, groceries to four families, 49 helped apply for adjusted compensation, 16 loans totaling 1260 dollars issued, 57 sick calls and 17 relief calls made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Becker-Chapman Const
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Brucher
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by John A. E. Ackerman
John A. E. Ackerman, 122 Franklin Street, an insurance agent, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition referred to J. B. Jordan, federal referee for northeast Iowa. Debts total about 21 000 with assets around 9 000. schedules show 21 588.80 in unsecured claims and 306.82 in assets, with 1 775 exempt. Debts largely promissory notes to D. Linde man of Dysart, now deceased, notes held by Henry Linde man. Assets include Dysart real estate valued at 6 832 and household goods. Ackerman formerly conducted business in Dysart.
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John A. E. Ackerman
Franklin Street
J. 8. Jordan
Iowa
Ackerman
D. Lindeman
Dysart
Henry Lindeman
Denied Release Bid for Frank Muggino in Rum Runner Case
In Galena on January 7, Circuit Judge Harry Heer denied the application for release of Frank Muggino of Dubuque. He was held in connection with the deaths of Alcade Tibergien and Ray McGrath, identified as rum runners, and the request sought a writ of habeas corpus or bond.
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Galena
Frank Muggino
Bubuque
Alcade
Tibergien
Ray McGrath
Red Cross Pills Promoted as Liver Laxative Cure
An advertisement touts Red Cross Pills as the best treatment for liver stomach bowels appendicitis gall stones dyspepsia constipation and cold relief. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a guarantee or money refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fight promoters fined for swearing in disorderly conduct
In municipal court Joseph Schlel, 18, and Robert Campbell, 17, were fined five dollars and costs each for disorderly conduct after promoting an amateur prize fight and using profane language. They had paid to hire a man to administer a beating, which did not occur. The fines were suspended on good behavior. The article notes Vatkhoyansk, Siberia as recording minus 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Altho
Joseph Schlel
Vinton Street
Robert Campbell
Kingsley Avenue
George J. Sager
Robert Cole
Franciss Kelley
Winton Street
Cole
Kelley
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Adel
Missouri River
Lewis
Mortman
Rouse Bluffs
Pacific House
Clinton House
Davenport
Father John
Waterloo Savings Bank
Donnelly
Allege
Legion. Post
Vatkhoyansk
Bideria
Division
Bath Sta
Matt Gruben & Sons
Better Cemetery Memorial Waverly
Pontiac
Fisher
Morris Motor Car CO
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