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March 8, 1906
Valentine Democrat
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
A murdered man's body, possibly J.C. Baker or George Chapman, was found floating in the Des Moines River near Harvey, Iowa, with a crushed skull and no water in lungs, suggesting foul play.
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LIKE A MURDER.
Des Moines River Furnishes Another Mystery.
The Des Moines River has tossed up another mystery, one suggesting crime, and which it is believed will be shortly solved. Bridge builders in the city of Harvey, Ia., discovered a floating body in the river. It was that of a man about 40 years old, of large build, and is believed to be either J. C. Baker, of Indianola, Ia., or of George Chapman, who has been missing from Emmetsburg, Ia., since last December. That the man was murdered there is not a particle of doubt, as the skull is crushed as from a heavy blow. One ear is torn off, and the examination made by physicians from Pleasantville and Harvey disclosed the fact that there was no water on the lungs.
Des Moines River Furnishes Another Mystery.
The Des Moines River has tossed up another mystery, one suggesting crime, and which it is believed will be shortly solved. Bridge builders in the city of Harvey, Ia., discovered a floating body in the river. It was that of a man about 40 years old, of large build, and is believed to be either J. C. Baker, of Indianola, Ia., or of George Chapman, who has been missing from Emmetsburg, Ia., since last December. That the man was murdered there is not a particle of doubt, as the skull is crushed as from a heavy blow. One ear is torn off, and the examination made by physicians from Pleasantville and Harvey disclosed the fact that there was no water on the lungs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Mystery
Floating Body
Des Moines River
Crushed Skull
Harvey Iowa
What entities or persons were involved?
J. C. Baker
George Chapman
Where did it happen?
Des Moines River, Harvey, Ia.
Story Details
Key Persons
J. C. Baker
George Chapman
Location
Des Moines River, Harvey, Ia.
Event Date
Since Last December
Story Details
Bridge builders in Harvey, Ia., discovered a floating body in the Des Moines River, believed to be a murdered man about 40 years old, possibly J. C. Baker of Indianola, Ia., or George Chapman missing from Emmetsburg, Ia., since last December. The skull was crushed, one ear torn off, and no water in the lungs.