Charley Ross Mystery Told As Lost Heir Reemerges
Davenport, Sept 16 The century old Charley Ross kidnapping tale resurfaces with a claim that Charley Tass, five year old son of a Germantown, Pennsylvania family, now known as Louis J. Welch, lives in Moline. He allegedly worked at the arsenal and as a contractor, seeks to reveal his identity, and cites papers supporting the tale. The report frames the dramatic claim as possibly sensational but warrants caution as new testimony and background details emerge.
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Sioux City shooting wounds two as husband flees home
In Sioux City near Seveteen park a man fired two shots into a bedroom wounding his wife Jona Duff y and critically injuring Hugh Montgomery, his father in law. He entered the home around midnight and surrendered to police after a tense scene. Brisbane St Vincent hospital reported the father in law in critical condition.
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Vigilance Committee Forms to Tackle Lawlessness
A vigilante group of several hundred, largely veterans, organizes to patrol streets in Council Bluffs to curb a wave of attacks on women. Former First Mobile Hospital commander Donald MacLan leads the force. over 10 attacks alleged, mostly by white assailants. The group is armed with shotguns and vows swift action, arresting Albert Mannfield, a Des Moines man, on a white girl assault claim.
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Young Banker in Council Bluffs Faces Embezzlement Charge
John Stephens, a bookkeeper at the Court Bluffs Say ings bank, was arrested Sunday night and jailed on charges of embezzling about 1500 dollars. The case has caused a stir among Council Bluffs high society circles at Lake Manawa.
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Doctors warned for influenza work at four dollars daily
Dr G il Sumner, secretary of the state health board, has not named physicians to represent the state against influenza. He says appointees must devote full time at four dollars per day plus traveling expenses and only handle influenza work. He notes many applicants seek side work and denies any program allowing that.
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Mysterious Wag Case Brings Liquor Charge in Court
Mrs. Claude Stoner faces a liquor charge after a passenger on a Great Western train left behind a stranger's handbag. Sheriff’s deputies allege the bag contained 18 pints of whisky, linking Mrs. Stoner to the item. Meanwhile Town light and power workers strike over higher wages, cutting electric service.
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Delaware County Campaign Against Lawlessness Report
A fragmented local note describes Delaware County residents debating crime, with talks on public safety, support for houses and schools to abstain from certain funds, and plans for a county fair and independence celebration. Community leaders discussed hearings, committee appointments and upcoming gatherings at the court house.
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Sunday Tops Bolsheviks in Russia Sermon Sparks Scandal
In Davenport on September 16 Billy Sunday denounces Bolsheviks and condemns regime who allegedly forced women over 14 to register for immoral purposes. Reported scenes show Sunday challenging critics and delivering his fiery oratory with dramatic stage actions and vigorous physical gestures.
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Fox Breeding Plans Reported Near Stewartville Minn
Dr N T Rough Rolland Nutt M 8 Smith and Romanza Nutt were to return home today from Stewartville Minnesota where they went Sunday to inspect a fox breeding farm. Rough may later engage in fox breeding in northern Minnesota and Rolland Nutt may start on a 10 acre tract on the La Porte road.
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Imitations in Castoria Trade Spark Mother’s Trust
An Ohio druggist asks for Castoria formula from The Practical Druggist. The journal declines supplying proprietary formulas and urges using genuine Castoria with the Fletcher signature, warning against imitations and mislabeling.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
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Des Moines Tries to Boat Alleged Producers Trust
Des Moines aims to disrupt an alleged market trust by selling produce at slashed prices. Potatoes at 50 cents per pack, grapes at 5 cents per pound, watermelons at 1 cent per pound, with onions squashes rutabagas and cantaloupes also listed for sale this week.
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Producers’ Trust
Des Moines Drops Compulsory School Vaccination Policy
Des Moines authorities announce vaccination will not be required in city schools this year due to strong opposition. City physician Dr. Click is vaccinating children who come to the city hall.
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