Poison verdict shocks nation as Shepherd is found not guilty
After a brief, tense deliberation, jurors acquit William D. Shepherd in the William W. McClintock murder case. The trial centered on a supposed typhoid plot, with scant direct evidence and a contested confession from a controversial science-school head. Judge Olson vows further prosecutions, while Shepherd faces potential yet unlikely charges in the McClintock death.
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William W. McClintock
Shepherd
School of Science
Harry Olson
Bai
Broma McClintock
Billy
La Follette Death Shields or Hurts Progressive Move
Washington June 27 La Follette’s death signals the end of an era and the third party experiments tied to his leadership. The piece argues his withdrawal may loosen the radical movement and shift power to milder progressives, as Roosevelt allies and others diverge from his strict line.
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Washington
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la Pollette
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Borah
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Coolidge
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la Fallette
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President Coolidge Gift Proposal for White House Estate
Swampscott dispatch to the New York Times reports friends pledged 125000 to buy White Court for President Coolidge. The president remarks I might not like it, and if he refuses the gift he will likely not oppose Congress providing an appropriation for a summer White House.
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Swampscott
New York Times Today
Coolidge
White Court
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White House
Executive Council to Sit for 2 Weeks at Board of Review
The state executive council will sit as a board of review for two weeks beginning July 13 to consider farm land, livestock and public utility assessments. Five sections and county representatives will appear to argue for lower farm land and livestock assessments. Merkins said a lower assessment may raise the tax levy. Counties seek a 10 percent reduction.
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Des Moiines
State Executive Council
W. C. Merkins
Seek John Morgan in Mystery Murder in Sioux City
Police search for John Morgan tied to a Lake Williams Wisconsin murder. A man named Gilbert Johnson of Sioux City, a World War veteran, appeared in reports and letters found with the victim suggest Morgan may know the killer. Morgan was sighted in Sioux City recently, detectives say.
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John Morgan
Lake Williams
Wis
Gilbert Johnson
John Morgen
Morgen
Rains Bring Missouri River Near Flood Stage Near Sioux City
A Missouri River rise near Sioux City brings the level within about one foot of flood stage as heavy rains in the Dakotas and northwest regions raise waters. The early June rise, caused by Rocky Mountain snowmelt, has occurred annually and reached this area two weeks ago.
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Missouri River
Rocky Mountains
Dakotas
Northwest Territory
Greek President Poised to Resign After Coup
Athens reports provisional Greek President Admiral Countourigtis may resign soon amid fallout from Gen. Pangalos Thursday coup that toppled the cabinet and installed Pangaios as premier. The advance notice comes from political and diplomatic circles in the capital.
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Countourigtis
Pangalos
Pangaios
Davies Pleads Guilty and Receives One to Ten Years
Concordia Kan June 97 Charles B Davies retired merchant pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill in a plot to slay his wife and was sentenced to one to ten years in the Lansing state penitentiary. Chariton Ia June 27 Lyle White 19 was killed when a gun in Homer Adcock 17’s hands discharged.
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Lansing
Roy
Chariton
Lyle Whiie
Homer Adcock
Chariton High School
Army pilot flies to Salt Lake for dawn to sunset dash
Lieut W ROS left San Francisco at 5 AM flying a De Haviland 4 type plane toward Salt Lake City. Lieut Sweeley reached Elko at 8 05 and after refueling rested 13 minutes before resuming eastward. He arrived Salt Lake City at 11 35 mountain time completing a dawn to sunset round trip over the mountains in about 11 hours including stops.
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Sumset
Wis
Shepherd Freed Not Guilty in Bishop McClintock Case
William Darling Shepherd was found not guilty of murdering his ward Billy McClipstock after a five hour jury deliberation. He signed $5,000 bonds and praised the jurors. He plans fishing trips but may face further action over Emma Mel Clintock’s death and Billy’s will challenged by seven cousins. Shepherd and his wife Julia celebrated with prayers and thanks in court.
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United Press
Chicago
State of Illinois
Wiliam Darling Shepherd
Billy McCliptock
Shepherd
Billy
Robert E. Crowe
Ilinois
Crowe
Bily
Emma Meclintock
Illinois
Tie
William Darling Shepherd
Thomas J. Lmith
Delivery promise for Courier before 3 PM
The notice states home delivery of The Courier should arrive before 3 o'clock. It mentions possible errors by the carrier or other causes and offers a phone number to call for assistance and a copy of the paper, with a deadline for calls before 6:30 PM.
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Dayton Braces as Evolution Trial Draws Attys and Notables
Dayton Tenn June 7 excitement ran high over a Memphis report that a resolution was introduced by the Tennessee Nur association opposing court advertising in the Scapes trial. The defense may rely on Dudley Field Malone and Henry Higgins Lane to argue no conflict between science and religion as the Stopes case proceeds.
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Tennessee Nur Association
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Chattanooga
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Henry Higgins Lane
University of Kansas
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Malone
Wolff Builds Big Lead in Trans Mississippi Golf
In Omaha at the Field Club Clarence Wolff of St. Louis shot 33 37 70 and opened a seven up lead over Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa in the first half of the final round of the Trans Mississippi Golf Championship.
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St. Louis
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Clarence Wolff
St.Louis
Arthur” Bartlett
Ottumwa
Manson
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Field Club
Arthur Bartlett
Fiancée of Drowned Man Receives $20,000 Life Policy
Miss Anna B Champion, an orphan and fiancée of George Putnam who drowned in the Iowa river last Saturday, will receive $20,000 in insurance. Putnam had a $10,000 policy with double indemnity and named his sweetheart sole beneficiary. Champion is the ward of a prominent local family.
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Anna B. Champion
George Putnam
Iowa River
Burance
Putnam
Miss Champion
Weather outlook for week in capital and valleys
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday predicts mostly fair skies in Washington, D C and the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys with scattered thunder showers probable. Temperatures are expected to run above normal for most of the period.
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Washington
D. C
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
La Follette Heir Expected to Seek Wisconsin Senate Seat
The Chicago Journal reports Robert M. La Follette Jr. plans to announce a bid for his father’s Wisconsin Senate seat. A special primary and election may be called by Governor Taft Taine soon, with La Follette and the La Follette organization backing his candidacy.
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Chicago
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Taine
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Ihaine
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Sty Pres Wisner Oy
Bridge Collapse Hurts Three in Eleventh Street Crash
Three people were seriously injured and many more escaped harm when part of the Eleventh Street bridge collapsed under a crowd watching a balloon ascent. Mrs Georganna Schram and Mrs Cecil Beard suffered severe injuries. Fred W Schram sprained back and other injuries. 12 year old Margaret Pickett maimed from the shock. Repair work began as city officials authorize repairs after months of warnings.
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Fred WW. Schram
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Dairy expert to speak at Milemens convention
City Iowa June 27 W Fy aphiling president of the Twin Cities Milk Marketing association and one of the best known authorities will speak at the state convention of Iowa Milk Marketing associations in Milemens City on July 9.
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W. Fyaphiling
Twin Cities Milk Marketing Association
Iowa Milk Marketing Associations
Geographical Contestants Reported With Typos
Geographical contestants listed with typographical errors in several words but no serious macure. Entries show Ne. 2 FLTO GOWC 41 New GP in Cot Ne. IR DPER GOWw Cun Neo 27 WRTICS TINE. Answers due by BOP, M. Tnestav. dhine a6.
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Towa Graduate of 1881 Returns to Complete Study
Judge Daniel B. Coyle of Humboldt Iowa, a two generation former student, rejoined the University of Towa to finish a course in general arts. Graduated from the law college in 1881, he is widely known in northwestern Iowa and has returned to classes.
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Towa Cay
University of
Arkansas Miners Protest Attempt to Lower Wage Scale
Union miners from four Arkansas counties met in Russellville to demo against lowering the 1924 wage scale. The protest, largely orderly, supports keeping current pay rates while operators seek to modify them. A similar mass meeting was announced for Clarksville on Monday.
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Russellville
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Clarksville
Alleged Auto Thief Held in Polk Jails
Otto Nelson of Adel is charged with stealing a Ford belonging to Ames Grant of Boone. He is held in Polk County jail in default of $1,000 bond after preliminary hearing before Judge Herman Zeuch. Grant recovered the stolen car after Nelson wrecked it in a collision, sustaining cuts to both wrists. Nelson pleaded not guilty and faces grand jury action.
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Otto Nelson
Adel
Toames Grant
Boone
Herman Zeuch
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Zeach
Grant
Mount Ararat Scene of New Flood
A cloudburst from Mount Ararat near Erivan caused floods and widespread damage. Rivers overflowed, thousands were left homeless, and panic spread among residents as millions of rubles in property were ruined. American Near East relief teams assisted the government in rescue and aid efforts.
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Associated Press
Evivan
Roumania
Erivan
American Near East Retiers
Three Bankers Face Fraud Charges After Bank Failure
In Des Moines on June 27, OG L Wynkoop and Ray Eide bankers at the Oak Park bank were to be arraigned in district court on fraud charges. Indicted with J Q McClelland, bank head, by the grand jury, the case follows the bank's insolvency. Crelana pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 bond awaiting trial.
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Des Moines
OG. L. Wynkoop
Ray Eide
Denunanee Oak Park Bank
J. Q. McClelland
Crand
Herve
Me Crelana
Tug Ocean King Sinks After Collision on St Lawrence
A tugboat Ocean King sank after collision with the liner Marioch Pacific in the St Lawrence River. Nine crewmen are believed drowned. The Ocean King had set out to tow the Marioch inbound from Glasgow to a Quebec pier when misjudging distance led to a catastrophic ram.
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Quebec
Osean King
St. Lawrence
Mariock
Waterloo Mardi Gras Ends Three Day Water Carnival Night
Waterloo wraps a three day entertainment spree with a midnight parade through downtown. Ten thousand bags of confetti, masked revelers, and a dramatic burning of the Black Hawk promise a spectacular close amid river pageantry and river sports led by Johnny Weismuller.
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Mississippi
Getail
Frank Seehawk
Wee Nte Bridge
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