Governor Clarke Signs Loan Shark Bill Amid Delay on Quarantine
Des Moines May 14 Governor Clarke approved the Thompson loan shark bill noting it preserves usury limits while criminalizing charges above 2 per cent monthly. He had initial veto doubts but concluded the measure curbs extortionate lending and maintains penalties for usurers. The quarantine statute remains under governor review until Monday.
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Supreme Court of Missouri
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Davenport Man Arrested In Schoessel Slaying Case
George J Johnson of Davenport, confined at Anatoosa penitentiary on burglary charges, was arrested after confessing to involvement in the murder of John R B Schoessel, foreman at the Rock Island arsenal shops. Johnson linked to trainer Madden and named two other suspects, with more arrests anticipated.
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John RB. Schoessel
Rock Island Arsenal
George J. Johnson
Anatoosa Penitentiary
Edwards
Rock Island County
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Thomas Cox
Rock Island
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Erne Madden
Tavenport
Dandruff Remedy Promise and Odd News Snippets
An old advertisement touts a four ounce remedy to dissolve dandruff by applying at night, claiming total elimination with repeated use and no itching. The page also notes a car sale incident with a curious buyer, followed by local bank plans, a Solon marriage, and a remark about a mute giraffe among New York factory workers.
Fonda Woman Takes Her Life With Scissors
Mrs Cara Pat aged 50 of Fonda killed herself with a pair of scissors while a guest at her sister’s home. She was described as suffering from spells of melancholia. Surviving relatives include husband son and daughter. The body was to be taken to Havenport for burial. John C Stanton aged 76 and Sarah M Hornby aged 71 were married on the courthouse steps late Tuesday afternoon.
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Havenport
John C. Stanton
Sarah M. Hornby
Chinese Sea Grass Lounge With Foot Rest Extension
Reclining lounge crafted from hand woven Chinese Sea Grass features a foot rest extension and is praised for comfort suitable for lawns porches and sun parlors. Special price 8.85 with additional large colonial dresser offer details and other home goods advertised including gas stoves and rockers at promotional weekly rates.
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