Clarke Against College Changes Sparks Murder at Coliseum
Des Moines author George W. Clarke declared opposition to a state board order on education then, in a burst of violence, shot Callahan in the Coliseum area. Callahan died en route to Mercy hospital. Clarke was arrested on murder charges, with motives tied to a long standing grudge and threats made earlier at the Coliseum buffet.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
State Board of Education
Calluges
Iowa
Callahan
Poliee
William Batley
Mercy Hospital
Policamen
Clark
Speciac
Coliseum
By-Stander Shot In Des Moines Shooting Gallery
Des Moines report of a bystander killed when a man named M. Clark fired a .22 rifle in a shooting gallery at West Ninth and Locust streets. The victim was Robert Callahan, 44, of 1408 High Street. Clark's relation to the incident and motive were not clarified.
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Des Moines
Robert Callahan
High Street
M. Clark
West Ninth
Cherry Streets
Locust Streets
Clark
Rockford Obituary and Local Notes From October
Neil Fuller ton Sr died at 47 in Rockford an obituary notes his wife two children seven brothers and both parents Ralph RBriges from Cornell college visiting his father and mother E Briggs and wife Local fair netted 475 dollars Mrs Pred Wady and Mins Ida Flinn wed at Charles City last Tuesday Mr and Mrs R F Bruce marked their sixth anniversary J Johnson and family visiting their son Rev W K Johnson Geo Gardner left for winter south Varnon Smyth visited from Mt Vernon Reva Bliss Schuchard and Jayne attended Laymen's convention in Waterloo Rockford State bank installing hot water heating Plant Mrs J S Trigg and daughter Elgin visiting Fork Neb L T Hoffman making improvements east of town Oscar Gough visiting from Winfred S D Bowers representing Fidelity at Cedar Rapids Howard Dumbleton visiting from Walla Walla Wash Landlord Bowers improving hotel E Prices in Chicago buying goods Michell returned east aims for carload apples
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Rockford
Neil Fullerton
Ralph Rbriges
Cornell College
E. Briggs
Pred Wady
Mins Ida Flinn
Charles City
R. F. Bruce
J. Johnson
Chelsea
Rev. W. KK. Johnson
Geo. Gardner
South
Varnon Smyth
Mt. Vernon
W. L. Blackwell
Canada
Reva. Bliss. Schuchard
Jayne
Waterloo
Rockford State Bank
J. S. Trigg
Elgin
Fork
Neb
H. M. Childs
L.T. Hoffman
Oscar Gough
Winfred
Roy Graham
Maud Bowers
Fidelity Chapter
O. BE
Grand
Cedar Rapids
Howard Dumbleton
Walla Wall Ta
Wash
J. Dumbieton
Landlord Bowers
E. Prices
Chicago
Michell
Soldiers Offer Their Sympathy for Comrade White
Robt. Anderson post No. 68 G A R adopts resolutions praising Fred White of Company D Forty seventh Iowa Infantry who died October 16 1912. The post expresses sympathy to White’s family and directs copies to the family and city press. Also notes auction sale bills offered by W H Hartman Co publishers.
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Robt. Anderson Post
Fred White
Iowa Infantry
Robt. Anderson
Department of Iowna
White
Courage White
Labor unions boost Kenyon in Des Moines endorsement
A. L. Urick of the Iowa Federation of Labor is mailing thousands of letters endorsing Senator W. S. Kenyon. The AFL nationally and locally back Kenyon, citing his labor friendly record. A Gompers letter enclosed in Urick's circulation underscores organized labor support.
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Des Moines
A. L. Urick
Iowa Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
W. S. Kenyon
Kenyon
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Samuel Gompers
Urick
Senate
Licensed To Wed In Waterloo And Cedar Falls
Marriage notices list William F. Jordan and Anna M. Pierson of Marshalltown among couples, with several others including Soren Sorenson Margrethe Pedersen Mauna Cutler and Myrel Sullivan of Cedar Falls Waterloo. The Waterlow township polling location is Kine Folter’s livery stables at Park Avenue and Steferson Street for voters.
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William F. Jordan
Marshalllong
Anna M. Pierson
Marshalltown
Rainunl Ahazan
Wabiin
Jiora M. Fishman
Waterloo
Soren J. Sorenson
Hudson
Margrethe Pedersen
Stephen E. Hrayton
Mauna VW
Cutler
Thomas J. Severson
Cedar Falla
Myrel
Sullivan
Cedar Falls
Qseur N
Endell
Waterlow
Tathine Bitley
Attert Lea
Waterlow Township
Kinefolter
Corner Park’ Avenue
Steferson Street
algorlUsemeny
Hounds and political letters fill county newspaper
Reports describe bloodhounds arriving in Gilbertville to trail a burglar tied to a Spirit Lake case, with one suspect’s brother also questioned. An open letter urges Black Hawk county voters to support Grout and Bernbrook to secure Kenyon’s U S Senate reelection, praising Grout’s legislative record and advocating Cedar Falls teachers college support. Also notes Mrs Shores’s message from Dickinson County and Chamberlain’s cough remedy endorsement.
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Boone County Central Committee
Cumming
United States
Kenyon
General Assembly
Black Hawk County
Senate
Henry W. Grout
H. O. Bernbrook
Henry W. Gront
Grant
Grout
Giront
Gront
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Central Man Hurt by Auto in Repair Incident
A. T. Wylie, a conductor with Illinois Central railway, suffered crushing injuries to the little finger of his left hand while repairing his automobile. He was using a jack when it slipped, pinching his finger.
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A. TR. Wylie
Ilinois Central
New Hartford Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
The Dunham farm basket sociable netted $20 for the society. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Ella Geyer back from Fort Dodge, Mrs. Charles Grady of Chicago visiting the G C Grady home, Ged. Dennis painting the Allison courthouse, Horace Currier and wife from Mason City, and Mr. and Mrs. David Farnsworth of Plainfield. Others: C R Lee of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Peter Larsen to Nevada, Jesse Unibaugh of Vinton, Dr. J G Evans to Iowa City, Mrs. May Philo to Cedar Rapids, Rev H A Essex at Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Enloe of Cedar Falls, and G M Bronson party returning from California with son Charles. Bronson in frail health.
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New Hartford
Dunham Farm
Ella Geyer
Fort Dodge
Charles Grady
Chicago
G. C. Grady
Ged. Dennis
Allison
Horace Currier
Mason City
David Farnsworth
Plainfield
R. L. Farnsworth
C. R. Lee
Oskaloosa
G. J. Carson
Peter Larsen
Nevada
Dr. Soper
Jesse Unibaugh
Vinton
J. G. Evans
Iowa City
May Philo
Cedar Rapids
H. A. Essex
Council Bluffs
Bert Enloe
Cedar Falls
G. M. Bronson
Pluma
California
Charles
Selina
Kan
Bronson
Notice of Desertion and Divorce Action
John Melchoff declares he will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife Aimee Melchoff after she left his home and filed for divorce. Legal notice served to all concerned of the desertion and separation.
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John Melchoff
Aimee Melchoff
Divarca
Caruso Humiliation Echoes in Nice Monkey Tale
London Oct 28 Senor Caruso testified in a slander suit against his former sweetheart Signorina Giachetti detailing a New York court embarrassment over the Central Park monkey case. He said Ada kept a pet monkey in Nice, a coincedence that revived his humiliation and led to estrangement and a $50,000 contract dispute.
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London
New York
Central Park
Bnrso Caruso
Nice
Senor Caruso
Signorina Glashatti
Caruso
Ada
Giachatti
Thag
Giachetti
Organ Recital At Grace M H Church Promises Delights
The Tuesday evening program at Grace M H church marks the second organ recital by Mr Run kel. Program notes will enhance enjoyment, and the artist offers new pieces including the Ho ensong by Johnstown.
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Grace M. H. Church
Runkel
Hoensong
Johnstown
Honorable Connolly and Gibson Speak at Armory Tonight
Hear Honorable Maurice Connolly and Honorable I. M. Gibson address a public meeting at the armory tonight. The event draws local officials and residents interested in civic issues and upcoming decisions.
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Maurice Connolly
I. M. Gibson
the Armory
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief
Advert reads that Pape's Diapepsin cures sour upset and gas in five minutes. It claims millions rely on it to regulate the stomach, digest foods safely, and avoid discomfort. Available for fifty cents at drug stores with a large bottle.
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Pape
Notable Melodies and Performances Highlight Local Choir
The passage praises melodies like The Sandman a lullaby that fades into murmurings. It notes the Ladies' Double Quartette performing well known numbers, capable of a fine vocal concert.
YMCA notes highlight class reschedule and programs
The gymnasium class for adults now meets Monday evening at 7 30 instead of Wednesday. Vesper services drew a well attended crowd with Miss Kittie Smith of Maywood Illinois entertaining and showing work. Miss Alice Hason sang a solo while Miss Wigland spoke of orphanage efforts. A Saturday afternoon youth event invites girls 14 and under to Y S C A rooms for entertainment by secretaries.
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Kittie Smith
Maywood, Lll
Alice Hason
Wigland
Miss Smith
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Dickinson County
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Webster Chemical Company
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Kohl
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Sycamore Street
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