Man on Bicycle Sentenced for Carrying Revolver in Iowa
Thomas Post of Paulding Iowa was sent to Fort Madison for two years after riding a bicycle across the state and carrying a concealed revolver. He later sold his bicycle and was advised to plead guilty, a move supporters say contradicts his prior good conduct and religious devotion.
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Des Moines
Thomas
Post
Paulding
North Wahekss
Iowa
Fort Madiosa
Cedar Rapids
Gaiit
Fort Madison
Cedars
Justi
North Dakota
Paunding
Board of Parole
Bnard
Bee
Clarke
Gulf
Former Solon Mayor Indicted for Assault with Intent
Cedar Rapids reports Charles W. Wolf former mayor of Solon was indicted by the Johnson county grand jury on assault with intent to murder. Bond set at 5000 he was released until trial. Wolf wounded Frank Kregels editor of the Solon Economy during a street quarrel related to local creamery disputes.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles W. Wolf
Solon
Johnson County
Grand Jury
Intra City
Wolf
Frank Kregels
Noted Kidnaping Case Heard Soon
Des Moines reports an upcoming Polk county district court trial in early October for Ed Wegener charged with robbery and kidnaping for ransom. Co-defendant Frank LaValle already serving twenty years. Wegener's defense firm is listed as Cummins Aume Bradshaw with unclear retention. Wegener, a Valley Junction resident, posted 7000 bond and remains at home with wife and two sons. Ashworth’s involvement remains uncertain as Sheriff Griffen received a private interview, details unavailable.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Charles A. Dudley
Wegener
Valley Junction
Frank Lavalle
Charles Ashworth
Drexel Cafe
Valley Jamelson
LaValle
Ashworth
John F. Griff
Fort Dodge Hosts Two Murder Trials
Donald, charged with murdering Charles Hird after a disputed drink, faced trial for murder. John Butler was set for November 1 to be tried for the fatal shooting of neighbor George Swilivan, an 18 year case ending in an insanity defense. Both cases involve seasoned local attorneys.
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Fort Dodge
Donald
Charles Hird
John Butler
George Swilivan
Sale of six Hansell schoolhouses in consolidation move
Hampton reports a sale of six old school buildings in Ingham and Geneva townships as Hansell forms a consolidated district. The 18 by 26 foot structures with equipment will be auctioned Wednesday Sept 29 at 10 20 in Hansell, with the old sites replaced by a new $30 000 building opening next Monday. Included are Clark Ingham Center Northwest Union Ridge Pleasant Ridge Fairview Hartgraves and Hansell. Allens Grove and Valley in Geneva township are excluded.
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Hampton
Hansell
Ingham Township
Allens Grove
Geneva Township
Valley
Clark
Ingham Center
Northwest
Union Ridge
Pleasant Ridge
Fairview
Hartgraves
Charles Citys New Hotel Opens Tonight
Charles City reports the new Hildreth hotel opens tonight with formal events and general inspection tomorrow afternoon from two to five. Courteous staff and Mrs Holden invite locals to tour the facility from basement to garret and enjoy a Dollar Dinner from six to eight with an orchestra.
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Charles Citys
Charles City
Hildreth
Charles Citr
Holden Desige
Bryan
Marshalltown and county spend on Lincoln highway work
Marshalltown and Marshall County spent 18 465 on Lincoln highway improvements including grading paving and bridges per a report to W F Coan at Clinton. Winter plans include 26 300 for highway work east and west of the city.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
W. F. Coan
Clinton
Polk county bootlegging case toughens law penalties
Des Moines reports Judge Dudley fines William Walters the maximum $3,000 and jail time for bootlegging. Walters faces a possible year in jail, with $2,000 fine and $50 attorney fees. The ruling marks a stern, public effort to curb illegal liquor sales in Polk County.
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Des Moines
Tudee
Charles A. Dudley
William Walters
Polk County Criminal Court
Dudley
Candly
Walters
Polk County
Ward C. Henary
Arthur Wallace
Wilson
J. D. Laws
Courc
George Reeves
Mquar
Attormes
Fou
John McAnna
Fire damages Rigs building basement in Iowa Falls
Fire in Iowa Falls damaged the basement of the Rigs building early Sunday. Origin unknown. fire started in the Long barber shop and spread with only smoke damage to upper floors. Long shop contents a total loss. minor plumbing stock damage to John Ford. smoke damaged Sweet shop stock. Losses covered by Hartford Fire Springfield Fire & Marine and Providence Washington Insurance.
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Iowa Falls
Rigs
Fra
John Ford
C. A. Warkchow
Hartford
Springfield Fire & Marine
Providence-Washington
Two-Thirds Corn Stand for Iowa
Iowa farmer asserts the corn crop is late and generally a two-thirds stand, based on field counts across Polk and Dallas counties. He explains barbed wire access, worm damage, and weather as factors, urging accurate field surveys over highway impressions to guide better farming practices.
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Somme
Soras
Inter Urban
Corpfields
Iowa
Towa
Atleven
Polk County
Dallag
Alton Demooor Ve Sold To St Paul Publisher Group
Des Moines business columns announce the sale of the Alton Democrat to St Paul publisher group led by Gardner Cowles. Aue moves to Des Moines as auditor and general business assistant for the Register and the Tribune. The case notes a challenged will for 100000 and a complex set of heirs and lawyers.
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St. Paul
Iowa State Press Association
Aue
The
Democrat
WI. Wells
Charles B. Wolf
New Fall Glove Collection Arrives with Precise Fitting
The Glove section announces fall shipments of new gloves with clever ideas. Each pair is cut with accuracy and finished with care. Buyers are advised to shop in the morning for better fitting and greater satisfaction.
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Will Case
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