Geo De Lair Sentenced to Life Term in Prison
George De Lair, who pleaded guilty to murdering 17 year old Jody Allen of Hopkinton, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Madison. He killed Eva Allen after an August 1914 pursuit that began with threats and stalking of the couple, then fled to Ryan where he was captured. He confessed, citing drunkenness and a supposed jilting as motives, but provided no weapon on arrest.
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Geo. de Lair
Manchester
George de Lair
John Allen
Hopkinton
George W. Dunham
Fort Madison
E. B. Stiles
de Lair
Tre
Ryan
J. M. Carr
Dictment
F. E. Millis
Millis
Altho
Jas, Johnson
Delaware County
Jas. Johnson
Minis Farms
Mr. Allen
Dubuque
Miss Millis
Johnson Farm
Mrs. Allen
Hapkinton
Eva Allen
DeLair
Johnson
Delpair
Waaterloo
Hennessey
Pentony
LanMady
Hazel Green
Union
Ilinois Central Station
JL. C. Wilson
Frank Tesar
W. Smith
Hennessy
Mr. Tesar
R. Tesar
Wopkinton
Illinois Central
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
Wall Street
Cummins
Bull Moose
Acare
Toosevelt
Iowa
Casper Schentz
Towa
Fairfield Tribune
Little Iowans
Drusilla and the Barry Doll Rescue Incident
Drusilla recounts a Christmas tale in which a nurse accidentally pins her hand to the baby doll. The doll falls from a carriage into a dog’s mouth as two boys chase the dog. The little mother comforts Drusilla, carrying the doll home, while Bobby Jones reflects on being cared for by his own little mother.
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Vol
DrusiLla
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Urusilla
McClure
Pamorrow
Billy Vig Goer
American Horses and War Boost Iowa Wealth
Des Moines report notes European conflict lifting farm values, urging breeders to expand registered stock as imports dry up. Authorities warn Belgians and Percherons scarce for years, with U S supply poised to meet global demand. Roosevelt visit sparks Progressive party jitters. Iowa watchers push unity and discourage complaints. Ancient Order United Workmen to formalize altar acceptance at evening meeting.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jas. Pierce
Kansas City
Clydes
Europe
United States
Howlogne
Boulonais
France
William Crownover
Truman
Belgian
Play Proved a Big Attraction at Chatterley Theatre
The play Con't Lie to Your Wife featured a large audience draw with an elven Bacars day afternoon and evening show at the Chatterley theatre. Cast included Amos Doubleday by ALU Wynn George Baneit by daies Cortetyon Artin Private Dyke Lyourll Mrs. Doubleday by Miss Dorothy Grey and several named actors such as Miss Claire King and Miss Mary Allerton in key roles.
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Chatterley Theatre
Lme
Amos Doubleday
Alu, Wynn
George Baneitet
Daies Cortetyon
Artin Private Dyke Lyourll
Mrs. Doubleday
Misa Dorothy Grey
A Peculiar Gal Dw Some Wam Agh and Laultete Agine
A fragmented early 20th century weather and sports note describes a storm core, with mentions of spectators mostly wives and property damage including rocked hoses and damaged buildings. It reports wind speeds and wave action near several cities, noting the storm’s movement from the Mississippi Valley toward Wisconsin and Illinois with varying temperatures.
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Assissippi
Charles
Start Fund for New Club House
The article outlines plans for a new club house fund and details a busy year for the Woman's Club of Waterloo. It notes speakers Mrs. Chamberlin and Mrs. Perkins, a guest Miss Margaret Wilson, and gatherings across several churches. Monthly meetings cover civic projects, American history and literature, and fine arts with programs hosted by local members.
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Chamber-lin
Pennyshacker
Perkins
Dr. Clark
Margaret Wilson
Watertoo
Woman's Club
Weetsinster
Aniversatiat
B. J. Howrey
Walnur Street
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Jody Allen
Toast
PEG Ed LY
Bede Oini
Chrusilla
Barry
Ancient Order United Workmen
Lodge
William Crosby
Mont Drugeista
Sien Stirk
Dept. K
Resinol
Haltimom
Miss Houriet
Fn Moudricks
Ian
Misa Mae Tfarrison
James Clark
British Isles
George Wallace
Waterloo
Nazel Kern
Queen City Dressmaking College
OPERA
Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo Retail Merchants Association
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