Iowa Supreme Court Recognizes Right To Defend Life in Keck Killing
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court refused to allow Keokuk county to levy $5,000 damages against Ed and William Seaba after Walter Keck's death following a stockyard altercation. The case dated back to September 5, 1918, when Keck called the Seabas pro German leading to a fatal fight. The Seabas argued self defense and the lower court had awarded damages to Keck’s estate.
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Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Denying Damages
Opinion of the Supreme Court reverses the lower court ruling and denies damages to the astute. The case is remanded for reusing and will be heard again in Keokuk County Court.
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Railroad hearing on Ottumwa viaduct project
Des Moines reports the state board of railroad commissioners is holding a second hearing in Ottumwa on the Ottumwa city viaduct over the tracks in the business district. The proposal, estimated to cost about 1000 dollars, aims to connect areas for better traffic flow.
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Ford Devices Claim Big Fuel Savings for Fords
John A. Stransky of Pukwana South Dakota advertises a vaporizer and decarbonizer fitted between the carburetor and intake manifold. He says the device boosts mileage from 40 to 57 miles per gallon and removes carbon from cylinders, with installation in five minutes and a liberal sales offer.
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