Naval officer and wife killed in Davenport shooting
A man believed to be C H W Crane, a U S Navy officer from Chicago, shot and killed a woman thought to be his wife before turning the pistol on himself near Loc street and Kola street in Davenport. The woman died within minutes. Crane died later. A letter found on Crane indicated motive and family ties. Police noted multiple letters on the body and questioned possible misidentification of names.
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Davenport
C. H W. Crane
Chicago
Loc
Kola Street
Flerneon Crowe
Hach
Crowe
J. Crowe
Dixon
Tenn
Parker
Marie
Moltinea
Dayeeuport
Teun
Maris
Moline
Vane
Davenport Hotel
France
Artie
Mother
Artie Carbin
Wretington Boulevard
Inter
Council Bluffs Divine Celebrates 100th Birthday
Revered pastor Rev. G G R Vesierda marked his centennial in Council Bluffs with a special program at the Congregational Church. Dr. P A Johnson and President Wetrhan of Tabor College spoke. Dr. Frank Smith gave the address on The Pioneers. The feature recollects Dr. Rice and the early decades of Council Bluffs, including the founding of the first Congregational church and his marriage to Martha Durant.
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Connel
Laval
P. A. Johnson
Tawa
Wetrhan
Tabor College
Frank ©. Smith
Omahe Meade
Ater
Dimester
Sa Harrison
Wenry City
Calhoun
Rice
Alstry
Council Bluffs
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Council Bluff
Martha
Durant
St. Chamipe Blu
Rawson to Lead G. O. P. Committee Receives Backing
Des Moines dispatch reports Charles A. Rawson will remain chairman of the Republican State central committee. He may run in 1920 if the field narrows as Kendall Moore and Downs contemplate exits. Rawson’s supporters praise his organizing skill while he is described as ambitious yet unselfish.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Rawsom
Kendall
Moore
Havner
Uo Hs Himelf H “Ing
Wyoming
Rawson
Republican State Central Committee
Cummins
Hollis Huwson
Iowa
Seidor Senatos
First Trail-Hitters at Sunday Meeting in Tri-Cities
Davenport Iowa September 28 The first pilgrims to the “house sawdust trail” at Billy Son Tabernacle joined the Sunday morning crowds for the evangelistic campaign led by the renowned preacher. About 100 in attendance with more responding. Cards distributed for pilgrims to fill and review by ministers for a follow up campaign.
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Tri-Cities
Davenport
Pilerts
Billy Son Tabernacle
Urey
Ming
Sunilay
Religious Appeal Draws Thousands to Evening Meeting
The crowd packed the Sunday evening gathering with eight thousand in attendance and thousands more turned away. The speaker paused for a psychological moment before making an appeal, then repeated it during the night service as arrangements were made for front seat occupants to vacate for pilgrims.
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Pilaritus
Iowa State College enrolls record 5000 plus students
Iowa State College opened with the largest enrollment in its history. On the first two days more than 2 000 registrations were processed, pushing expected total enrollment beyond 5 000. The campus reports ample housing, a growing need for dormitories, and a notable rise in women students. Faculty changes include new deans and department heads.
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Iowa State College
Werman Knapp
Altho Ames
Ames
Tapalle
Town State College
I .B. Buchanan
Graduate College
S. W. Barer Na Lean
Division of
Industrial Science
Buchanan
J. B. Davidson Toi
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Public Wedding Amid Victory Homecoming in Independence
Charles Jolnagen and a partner were wed on Saturday evening on the street as part of Independence victory observances. The ceremony was led by Rev A M Brooks of the Episcopal Church, with Mrs H da Watrous of New York City giving a speech. The groom has just returned from service in the Philippines after 16 months. The couple received substantial cash and gifts from local merchants and will live on a farm near Independence. The event capped a three day homecoming with parades, vaudeville acts, wrestling, and speeches by Republican gubernatorial hopefuls. The American Legion and Salvation Army provided support and refreshments for veterans throughout the celebration.
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Charles Jolnagen
Aulkner
Liev
Brooks
EpiscolpaHan
H. da. Watrous
New York City
Pvedpsas
Gtd
Johinson
Independ
Vieteres
Independence
Satururday
Herbert A. Allen
Indonet Defence
Sheehan
American Legion
Buchanan
Del
Carder
Mane Erly Sminher
Prot
Carl Kuehnie
Linut
Fue
Moore
Nate Kendall
Balvation Army
Huet
Salvation Army
Cider stand fined for selling watered cider at fairgrounds
Vernain pleaded guilty in police court to violating pure food laws and was fined $15 for selling cider made from water and acid at a fairgrounds stand run by Lerdas Farmanowas. In Atlantic, a 1-year-old daughter of Louis Mortensen died after eating poisonous berries, with all four children ill in the same incident.
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Sioux Cils
Vernain
Lerdas
Farmanowas
Fair Grounds
Atlantic
Louis Mortensen
Here
Youngest child dies after berry ingestion incident
Report notes the explanation that the children ate roadside berries. Three of the youngsters survived, but the youngest could not be saved despite all efforts.
Lift off Corns With Freezone Remedy
Ad claims Freezone easily removes corns and calluses from feet with a few drops. It promises quick relief from pain and root-and-all removal without soreness, urging purchase at drug stores.
Bitro-Phosphate Diet Doctor’s Loud Claim
A physician promotes Bitro-Phosphate tablets as a cure to increase weight, strength, and nerve power for weak and nervous people. He advises taking 5-grain tablets before meals and suggests a two weeks’ trial costing fifty cents a week. Also urges thorough chewing and warns if results are not seen the product will be free.
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Vrederieck
Kolle
Hitiie
New York
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Wenry van Dyke
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Philadelphia Bulletin
Foosimie
Children Cry
Adam
Fletcher
Carmel
Ork City
Newbro’s
Herpicide
JRS
Black Pay Goods CO
Special Age
Bunion
Stampa
Corn Fix Co. Inn
Newark
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Millon
Dark
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Otter
Lyko
Lyko Medicine Company
Kansas City, Mo
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Fort Wayne
Ind
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Calla
C.J
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Grace Methodist Church
Waterloo
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Fortune Store
Waterloos Center
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