Mystery seen in many mishaps in Des Moines horrors
Des Moines police face a baffling stretch of deaths and accidents over two days. A missing right arm is sought for Robert Pinegar of Norwoodville after he was found wandering, Lemuel Johnson’s body lay in a pasture in a standing pose, and S. E. Shannon lies critically hurt in an alley. Floyd Reese and another victim suffer in a downtown automobile incident. Nelson Lamnsen’s death is linked to asphyxia. William Swan appears drugged in a police report. Beverly Atkinson, a colored man, is shot by Officer Ball after resisting arrest and trying to stab a woman again, dying almost instantly.
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Des Moines
Jenney
Robert Pinegar
Nornwoodvilla
Lemuel C. Johnson
EL Shannon
Floyd Reese
Nelson Lamnsen
Wim. Swan
Beverly Atkinson
Nall
Father Hanley to Leave Sacred Heart Parish May First
Father J. J. Hanley announced his departure from Sacred Heart parish after May 1 to become pastor of St. Patrick's in Dubuque and vicar general of the Dubuque diocese. He will be replaced by Father Daniel J. Lenihan of Vinton.
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J. J. Hanley
Sacred Heart Parish
Dubuque
St. Patrick’s Church
Diocese of
Daniel J. Lenihan
Vinton
Father Hanley
Sussell- Lamson Wilding
Restore Gray Hair to Natural Color with Sage and Sulphur
Wyeth Chemical Company offers Sage and Sulphur hair treatment to restore natural color and curb dandruff itching and hair loss. Easy application promises quick results. available at local druggists with money-back guarantee. H. W. Taggart, 637 Commercial Street.
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Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Wyeth
Ealor
H.W. Taggart
Commercial Street
Rural graduates number at rural schools in Blackawk County
Sixty boys and girls passed the eighth grade exams set by County Superintendent More in Blackawk County. In 1911 the rural school graduates were 22. in 1910 they were 77. in 1909 they were 28. The list includes Florence Shining Josephine Welbes Helen W Wood Jennie Whitney Avis Chapin and many others.
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Black Awk County
Florence Shining
Josephine Welbes
Helen W. Wood
Jennie Whitney
Avis Chapin
Alice Dewey
Flory Paul
Alpha Rigdon
Hdna Yetts
Maude
Callaghan
Erbel Cable
Lester Moenson
Nella Hitt
Edward Hogan
Mamie Kies
John Mangin
Marguerite L. Me‘all
Ray E. Nesbit
Keturah F. Canfield
Carl Q Oberhauser
Mary Conry
Isabella A. Carroll
Jessie Corwin
Stella Vike
Clara Frost
Bernard Frost
August
Golinvaus
Mildred Hol Hs
Ewald Rohressen
William Schons
Mary Schmitz
Leo Schaefer
Lyle Slusher
John Schimidt
William Selzer
Evan V. Sage
Mabel Schuler
Esther Steryzberg
Charlotte Krantz
Matilda M. Kremer
Florence Klein
Btehel Lichty
Dora Lowry
Chester McDowell
Neva Munst
Pearl Muthaler
Mabel
Fairbank Social Roundup Draws Residents to Waterloo Visits
Fairbank residents and visitors appear at Waterloo in mid May. Mrs Franks Faye and daughter Gertrude travel to Waterloo. Lew Shoenut and Albert Lentley conduct local business trips. teachers Lottie Elis and Susan Setlis are elected to positions at Fairbank school.
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Lillian Doland
Lottie Elis
Susan Setlis
Oth
Fairbank
John Heck
Waterloo
Jamies Brown
Baxter
Bert Bentley
Oran
Albert Bentley
Ars. Kraiph Brandt
May Moore
Relaes
Jaries Purdy
BH. Hasner
Van
Entries at Duruoqta set new west racing record
Mibugque Iowa May 20 Secretary Caldwell of the Nutwood Driving clubs announced 162 entries for the meet to be held Sept 16 to 20 the greatest number of entries ever received by any western racing association. The 2 15 trot has six entries. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for its effectiveness with rising sales and testimonials from cured users.
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Duruoqta
Mibugque
Caldwin
The
Nutwood Driving Clubs
Miners to vote on new wage agreement in Des Moines
Miners of district No. Wa Mulled Mine Workers of America will vote next Thursday on accepting the wage agreement reached at Saturday's Des Moines convention. The pact raises wages by 1.26 percent for all mine work and improves working conditions. President Rodgers expressed confidence the miners will approve the agreement.
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Orunnwa
Detroit Players Stand Firm In American League Strike
May 20 report from Philadelphia says Detroit players refuse to take the field until reinstated. League officials, including Johnson and Shibe, meet amid talks of drastic action to enforce league rules. Representing new players group are Stovall, Lord, and Wilson, while other clubs watch Johnson’s next move.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Fr. B. Johnson
Shibe
Mack
Jennings
Navin
Seavh
American League
Johnson
Howland Trial Follows Wilson in Muscatine Strike Case
Davenport May 20. Clayton Howland faces trial on conspiracy to intimidate charges tied to the Muscatine strike. Attorneys lament the twelve jurors not agreeing in the Wilson case after a 26 hour session with a three to acquittal vote. Rowland is described as active in the conspiracies and his trial follows today.
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Davenport
Clayton Howland
Oliver C. Wilson
Rowland
Wilson
Open Switch Is Cause of Collision Near Rockwell
A southbound passenger train 6 of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad struck an open switch at Rockwell at 1 am, crashing into a freight train. All passengers suffered only minor injuries. Engineer Samuel Swanson and fireman Frank Whaley from Marshalltown were hurt but not seriously.
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Marshalltown, Jr
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Rockwell
Samuel Swanson
Frank Whaley
Atlanta Chosen for Northern Presbyterian General Assembly
Atlanta was selected today as the home for the 1913 general assembly of the Northern Presbyterian Church. Rochester and Atlantic City were contenders but withdrew. Atlanta plans to entertain thousands of members from each branch of the church next year.
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Louisville
Atlanta
Northern Presbyterian Church
Rochester
Atlantic City
Presbyterian Church
Market News From Chicago Wheat and Livestock
Chicago May 20 reports extreme buying scarcity and weak wheat prices due to large world shipments and a French report. July wheat eased to just over 1.07 and oats and corn fell. hogs and sheep showed mixed to steady cash quotes. St. Louis and Kansas City live stock and cash wheat quotes added, while Dr H B Pinkerton's condition improved after appendicitis surgery.
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Chicago
United States
ST. Louis
South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Rendy
Texas
Carl Brown
Lord
Mareyees
Prairie land sale excursion offer in Minnesota notices
For Sale Minnesota lands advertised as 100 percent steam plow land at 29 per acre with potential flax yields cited. Weekly excursions scheduled with conditions, and agents sought by Tompkins Land and Immigration Co. Also rental, estray notice, and several items for sale including a bicycle and a Studebaker wagon dump box. Contact details provided.
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Minnesota
Tompkins Land & Immigration Co
Jackson St St. Paul, Minn
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Studebaker Wagon
Blum & Co
Black Hawk County
Adpares Wholesale
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Aleening Porch
Paved Street
Near West High School
Arthur C. Cole
Real Dytata
Tiquire
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Hiack
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Houte
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C.J. Miller
Fourth Street
Waterloo Way
Dan Walker
Center Street
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