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2 unusual facts about Edward Bechly


Edward Bechly

Reporter Beckly took the first available train to Mount Pleasant, Iowa to meet with Edwin Schell at what is now Iowa Wesleyan College.

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Beckly wired the story to the Tribune at his first opportunity, and the return telegram came from Chicago Tribune legend, James Keeley, with the simple message "Good work".



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