Deathbed Letter Shapes Poison Death Inquiry
James M. Risden and Investigators pursue the case of Charles Elrod’s death amid a disputed poison theory. Veda Bellefouille’s statements clash with fiance Elrod’s notes. a coroner’s jury cites violence likely caused death. Families and officials await more testimony as investigations widen.
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Marshalltown
Yadan
Veda Bellefouilty
Charles Elrod
Poigen
Elrod
Wilbur J. Teeters
University of Iowa
Polsui
Tnt
Dean Teeters
Ir. Dowbt
Drouble
Tofiay
Roy L. Pellis
District Court Aid
C. Elrod
Lewellen
Nehk
Hawkeye Oil receiver appointed by Iowa court
Ralph J. Miller named temporary receiver of Hawkeye Oil company with an $8,000 bond after state effort to dissolve the firm cites insolvency and risk of mass suits. State Attorney General John Fletcher says assets are poorly conserved. company had 10 stations in Iowa and a $208,742 loss for the year ending Dec 1 1925. Attorneys include Swisher Farwell and Des Moines lawyers. petition seeks to close business and prevent further operations in Downs.
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Ralph J. Miller
Diuns National — Berk
Hawkeye OH Company
Ermer
Jude GW
OWA
Ope An
Tamarrow
Eho Phuintitt
Towa
John Fletcher
Unl A
Iime
Tawa
Dec
Pernt
Secrerary
Walter Cy. Hanasagsy
Jesse Sehlarbaum
Des Moines
Jm Pirett
Swisher & Farwell
Watertoo
Pletcher
Downs
Yoy Tad Plainout
Glaintiff
Worler Farm
Pothelt
Dave
J Corporation
Pardeghir
Tras
Hasekeye Ot Comipaaty Creditors Array at CHL Firm
Unclear OCR text outlines a company related to debts and stockholder issues. Mentions creditors, stock holdings, and a CHL company with a note about conditions and dates. Exact entities and actions are obscured by garbled phrasing.
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CHL Company 6
Sauth
Searches in Night For Youth Floe Rescue Slated
A youth drifted on a floe off Clevekind Colorado last seen clinging to his arms to combat cold. Five tugboats patrolled the area with lifebelts and beacons along shore as authorities aim to recover the boy before dawn. Local watchers reported no further details on the youth’s identity or condition.
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Clevekind
Erie
Aljaet
Feantia Searen
Hancon
Faust
Tobn A. Barley
Coenen
Fragmented OCR story with scattered proper names and numbers
A garbled OCR text describes a local event or notice with numerous proper nouns and dates, including names like Wigan and O'Keefe, and references to times such as 2:30 p.m. The passage appears as a disrupted narrative or notice with no coherent sequence or clear reportable fact.
Women's Plage Convenes in Reform Effort and Plumbers Union Denotes
A late 1920s convention of the Plumbers Association and Women’s groups convened to push for recognition of women workers and census representation. The assembled leaders urged Congress to expand female labor rights, address industrial conditions, and align with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Lester
Peper
Chief Speeding to lire Stons to Pal Out His own Blaze
Chief John Mollert fought a farm fire near Gon Magration after stopping his vehicle to aid the blaze. The hinge at the farm was kept under control by five men as fire crews responded.
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Iim
John Mollert
Yaqui Surrender Offer Amid Mexican Rebel Fighting
Yaqui Indians in Mestec City and surrounding areas offered to surrender to government troops and aid against Roner allies, claiming support from Adelio dela Muerta. Government indicated it would not accept the offer as federal forces continue operations in Jalisco Guanajuato and other rebel provinces. Clashes reported near Empore Gonzales and Lagos de Moran with several casualties and a defenseless garrison at Lagos de Moran. President Calles faces cabinet changes and debates on religious policy with Gen Francisco Serrano eyed for interior secretary.
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Mestec City
San
Patie
Obregon
Sanura
Adelio Dela Muerta
Weir Capoda
Coanthniing
Atoconiles
Cen
Ferrier
Jalisco
Ure
Yesterdiny
Emporie
Gonsales
Guanajuato
Secon
Feller Or Co
Iear de Covarrubias
War Department
Lagos de Moran
Hinet Ehaarges
Une
Francisco Serrano
Federal Dist
Secretary of the Interior
Serrana
Porto Iie
Calles
Berlin negotiations fail as Mburx seeks cabinet post
Chancellor Mburx’s talks on forming a cabinet have collapsed. The commission was returned to President von Invenburs, who will decide future steps to resolve the ministerial crisis.
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Berlin
Dan
Mburx
von Invenburs
Whit
Fawn Conditions Improve, Banker Reports at Conferees
Chosen by Governor Tay A. Young, the Cedar Rapids meeting of the North Central division of the Chamber of Commerce discussed farmer welfare. Diversification and rents have strengthened conditions, with focus on freight routes waterways and policy to aid northern Mississippi Valley industries.
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Chien
Ais Hess
Northwest
Tay A. Young
Cedarn
Minneapolis
Young
Chamber of Comerce
United States
Mississiggd Vele Fey
Defense Witnesses to Testify for Read Defense
Defense witnesses are set to testify for Read in a trial involving bank entry charges. The case centers on Charinda Read, former vice president of Shenandoah First National Bank, accused of burglary. The judge overruled a motion for directed verdict of not guilty.
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Charinda
Bestife
LPI
First
Installation Outstanding HKvent Sioux by GL dan
Reports describe a large gathering in the town named Odd Mellowshin where eight lodges participate in a historic event. The assembly attracted about 300 attendees and included figures such as Sprarel Mass Taha Naruse and SSGDUS LOMO in attendance.
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Cound
Woma
Sprarel
Marriage Licenses Entry Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Joraker Halen Winbolt Sertertna yao and several garbled phrases. No clear date, place, or complete names obtainable.
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Hi Joraker
Halen
H Oa
Winbolt
Sertertna Yao
Turbulent Trial At West Union Courthouse Draws Crowd
An odd courtroom scene unfolds at the West Union courthouse where a defendant, amid bleached evidence and scattered gossip, faces a chaotic delay. Spectators note a red fox skin, heated exchanges, and interruptions as the proceeding staggers toward adjournment.
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Uae
Garoline
Stefon
Targge
Danke
Ieee and Gasolinag
Tyke
Desperate Senate Debate Over Smith Rosier Nomination
Washington January 20. The 70 seat Smith Rosier AG debate proceeds with fierce private lobbying to defeat the nomination. Senators clash on qualification and seating amid talks of a wider inquiry into primary campaign finances and party lines.
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Senate
Smith Copsuie
Smith Rosier AG
Washington, D
Frank Si. Smith
Gom
Aelson
Neran
Agin
Mscussion
Overman
Novist
Carolina
Matis
St Yeu
Yeetes
Sovley
75 Doctors Attend Clinic by Van Epps
More than seven physicians from Arter and surrounding towns attended last night’s clinic conducted by Dr. Chivence Van Epps of the University of Iowa. He delivered a talk on epilepsy and convulsions and examined several patient cases. The visiting physicians were guests of the Waterloo Medical Society.
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van Epps
Arter
Surronading
Cbivence van
Medical University of Iowa
Deilver
Viapps
Harvard Debates Iowa City April 19 in international forum
Harvard University will invade the Midwest to debate the University of Iowa in Iowa City on April 9 and 19. The event centers on three questions about education as the path to progress and the fate of grandchildren, with a prominent speaker list and a focus on academic issues.
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Harvard
Fowa City
Towa
Playevard University
Middiewest
University of Towa
Health fashion show at Y W C A tonight speakers announced
Health fashion show at the Y W C A tonight features Mme Bever as speaker. The program includes Benevolent Society health expositions and a talk by Madame Beyer on Why Die Before Your Time. Additional speakers from local colleges and groups are listed amid community event notices.
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Mme. Bever
Thrie-Reven
Aerio
Biping Whittle
Toga Pstitte ‘Teachers College
Madame Beyer
Waverly
Police: Woman Found Dead at Cape May Beach
Police investigated three possible causes for the death of Mrs Mary Clark found on Cape May Beach Went Kero last Saturday. The elderly woman from Pittsburgh or Washington carried cash and valuables. a body with no outward wounds was found with jewelry and a pocketbook nearby. Corner A Thompson initially suspected robbery as motive.
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Cape May
Mary Os. Clark
Pittsburgh
Washington
1. C
Iter
A. Thompson
Sheriff Detects Hole in Jail Wall Stopping Brent
Boone Virginia December report says Sheriff Morgan found plaster chipped under a window in the county jail. Eleven inmates were near a breached wall area when authorities traced a break plot led by likely ringleader Vierme, with several prisoners facing recent charges and awaiting transfer.
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Boone
Rees
Chirtes Marenn
Sherif Morgan
Peter
New
Viek
Vierme
Royal Neighbors at Dunkerton Dinner for Seven Hundred Twenty Five
Royal Neighbors at Dunkerton hosted a community dinner for 725 members and friends, with women from the Woodhead and neighboring groups in attendance. Decorations featured purple and white themes, as reported in the Courier Special Service.
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Dunkertoin
Dunkerton
Beasbeimds
Woodhead
Aaron Neeither
Mudie
Ringiberg
Bellavun
Cayye
Dean Switches to High School Students
Disorderly notes describe shifts toward high school students in Townty Louisiana with references to universities and local feuds. The text mentions Dr Rienow and Frances Moines, signaling unclear academic ties and social tensions around school conditions and student groups.
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Townty
Frances Moines
An Ins
Rienow
Universins
Ibs
Sehiol
Ayieh Corditions
Mermaids Race in Water Pageant Lineup
An aquatic pageant features mermaid teams and swimmers amid a lively sunlit event. The narrative lists competitors such as Stork Nan and Miss Tejon Wartrigtge, with various participants and observers noted among the festivities.
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Ermitad
Hewley
Fire Alarm Advertisement and Insured Survey Notice
Advertisement for a fire alarm service at Skilestrom 422 Chest Avenue. Mentions a 30 drummer bite incident before firefighters arrived and urges insurance with Hermon G. Miller, phone 2404. Includes sales pitch on insurance.
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Skilestrom
Hermon G. Miller
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