Des Moines Girl Rescued From Home to White Slave Ring
Hessie Hart a 17 year old Des Moines high school sophomore disappeared March 13 and was lured by a woman into a scheme offering foot positions and money. She traveled to Pittsburg and to Joplin under an assumed name before being found by Matron Sanford and returned to her parents. Investigators note Italian suspects in Pittsburg Kansas area and expect arrests.
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Joplin
Wand
Benjamin Hart
Des Moines
Sanford
Bessie
the West High School
Oklahoma
Trinn
Pittsburg
Kan
White Grove Ring
Chained Convicts Escape From Train Near Centerville
Two prisoners chained together aboard a Pullman car bound for Leavenworth escaped by leaping from a window near Centerville. Guards at each end of the car pursued as the Golden State Limited slowed by bad track. Authorities believe the fugitives fled into the night, hampered by chains and with one window left open.
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Centerville
Detroit
Mich
United States Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Here
United States
Seymour
Oficer
Bearch
Golden State Limited
Heck Island
Illinois Livestock Quarantine Raised in Des Moines
March 28 reports say the state veterinary health commission, led by Dr. J. Gibson, revoked the quarantine order against the state of Illinois for mouth disease. The board did not decide on accrediting herds for exams to prove freedom from disease. In Webster City, Judge Wright set aside a divorce from last week, citing the brother of the plaintiff and travel concerns. The original divorce had been granted on grounds of incompatibility. the decree was paused as the parties’ circumstances were reviewed.
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Dez Moines
Mal
Afterivarian
J. Gibson
Woebster City
Judeal Wright
Cours
Corbellis Jetetig
Stanhope
Jetevig
Yle
Norway
Mmang
Table
Buck Re elected Iowa Falls Mayor
Buck was reelected mayor of Iowa Falls by a large majority. The past two years are endorsed by taxpayers. Other officials won big majorities, including council seats with Middleton and Crippen repeating, while Burlingame as city treasurer and Fitzgerald as city assessor were elected without opposition.
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Jows Falls
Buck
Iowa Falls
Win Donstog
Wesent
Comly
Counmellman-Il-Larga
Pfr
Wy. A. Middleton
Powers
At-Laree
Mur
Middleton
Serind
ELCO
Crippen
Alochd
Dbahecut
Danning
C.K. Johnson
Peter Mr. Callum
C. A. Burlingame
Evi Fitzgerald
M. M. Kickels
Villa fears and border tensions echo in El Paso letter
Des Moines dispatch notes Florence G Stevens of El Paso asserts General Villa will evade capture by Mexicans or U S forces, staying hidden in Sierra Madre for years. He cites border familiarity, Columbus massacre reports, and criticism of Army response after Villa’s raids.
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Des Moines
Villa
United States
fLorace G. Stevens
el Paso
Texas
P. H. McClenahan
Sierra Madre Mountains
McClenahan
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Columbus
Miller
Pro
McClonahan
Ang Bo
Ar. Stevens
MecClenahan
Mexico
Willard Chooses Chalmers Six for Tour
After a lengthy argument with Wran Moran, Tess Willard and manager Tom Jones left for their hotel at A400 Top. Weathered by a need for space, Willard seeks a car with ample room behind the steering wheel to suit his large frame and plans a summer country tour in his own Chalmers Six-30. George Stane of X New York assists in securing a Six with no offer of alternatives.
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Wranh Moran
Tess Willard
Tom Jones
Chalmers
Opedd
New York
Wil
George Stane
The
X New York
Willard
Intel
Will of T. Z. Fitzpatrick filed after fatal crash
In Dubuque on March 25 the will of the late T. Z. Fitzpatrick, killed with his wife in a March 19 automobile accident, leaves most of about 106000 dollars to his widow and 20000 to stenographer Miss Gerionda Crawshaw. Small bequests go to siblings, including 500 dollars to Father J. J. Fitzpatrick of Marshalltown for church purposes. A legal dispute may arise over which spouse died first as both were found dead under their overturned car.
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Dubuyque
T. Z. Fitzpatrick
Gerionda Crawshaw
Pather
J. J. Fitzpatrick
Marshalltown
Fitzpatrick
Carrie
Qoal Haven
Broom
Wayne
Merlin Giammiine
Robert Anderson
Ixie McQuilkin
Wilmo- Kenge Anderson
Pawline Ashlay
H. ©. Unger
St. Francs
Death of Mrs. Sarah Belcher at La Porte City
In La Porte City on March 28, Mrs. Sarah Belcher aged 84 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Belcher after weeks of illness. Born in Pennsylvania December 10 1836, she came to Indiana and later married twice, leaving two children Charley Parsons and Edna Fullan. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Belcher residence, with Rev A W Henke officiating, burial in West View Cemetery.
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la Porte City
Sarah Welcher
Sage
Jan Belcher
Sarah Belcher
Ligekwer
Pennsylvania
Marion
Morgan L. Parsons
Charley
Davenport
Edna Fullan
Hailey
Idahe
Parsons
William Melcher
Dan Belcher
A. W. Henke
M. I. Church
West View Cemetery
M. A
Public Utility Co
Farmers’ Telephony Co
Uahr Electrical Co
Iowa
E. H. Haven
Melville Haven
Glen Haven
Perey Haven
Splendid Kidney Remedy Praised By Bruggists
A letter from Jackson Drug Co Adlenta Ga praises Kilmer Swamp Root as a reliable kidney liver and bladder remedy with steady demand and few complaints. It notes the product’s strong reputation and urges readers to try a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. and to mention Waterloo Evening Courier. bottles are sold nationwide.
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Pr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NW. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Baby's Eczema Relief With Cuticura Soap Ointment
Mrs Alice Whitger recalls her five month old daughter's severe eczema on the head face and neck. It caused itching sleeplessness and disfigurement until Cuticura Soap and Ointment brought relief after a free sample and subsequent purchases. Mail offer promotes 32 page Skin Book. July 26 1915 Allanca Ohio.
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Alice Whitger
Allanca
Ohio
Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
Hundreds suffer digestive troubles until Wonderful Remedy is taken. Testimonials from Mrs. William Litzenberg and Mr. T. Oliver claim stronger health, regained weight, and no pain after the first bottle. The ad asserts permanent results for stomach and intestinal issues with an absolute guarantee and refund if unsatisfied. Available at J K Joder & Son Mangler Bros and other reliable druggists.
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William Litzenberg
Montezuma
MR . T. Oliver
High Street
Davenport
J. Kk. Joder & Son
Mangler Bros
Ladies' Mission Society Presents Plants to Ill Neighbor
The ladies' Mission Society of the Presbyterian Church sent a pretty potted plant to a sick member. Personal notes mention Mrs J Burkhart and three children returning to Blairstown after visiting Mrs Roy Longaker, and Miss Arminta Simmons returning home from a weekend with her sister Mrs B E Kennan at Vinton, who is recovering from illness.
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Mita Society
Presbyterian Church
J. Burkhart
Martha Lundberg
Blairstows
Roy Longaker
Arminta Simmons
Kennan
Vinton
Death by Hanging Shocks Irwin Family During War Times
John Henry Tessen, 75, of Irwin area, reportedly brooded over lack of news from two sons in the German army and died by his own hand Saturday night. His body was found in a second floor room upon the family’s return home. He leaves eight sons and daughters.
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Irwin
John Henry Tessen
Jessen
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Hessie Hart
Nwlua
Chalmer
Willard S
Rvbvoti
Wiltis
Stenograbtieer
MIS
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Ee Lidies Literary
Cirelo Banquet
Bruggists
Jackson Drug CO
Jackson
Adlenta, Ga
Dee
Tr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gutieura
Dept. T. Bose
Amat
Boston Confectionery
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Davidson
Axminsters
Axminster
Black Hawk Cigara
Black Hawk Fruit Co
the Courier
la Mi
Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter
Hartman CO
Tes
Courier and Reporter
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