Man Hit by Pipe in Muscatine Building Accident
Henry Judisch, aiding in remodeling the Judisch building, was struck on the back by a four foot cast iron soil pipe that slipped from a work on the second floor. He was treated, patched, and resumed work after a brief rest and doctors concerns. The incident occurred as Jake Fausch handled the pipe on loose floor boards ten or eleven feet above. Haywood Avenue south of Knapp Street is to be eliminated with contracts and sidewalk inspector duties set. Masonic Grand Lodge in Cedar Rapids named W. J. Semmons as Junior Steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Judisch
Judisch
Muscatine
Henry
Earth
Jake Fausch
Jake
Mr. Judisoh
Haywood Avenue
Knapp St
Masonic Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Semmons
CULUD GEMEN THREW BRICKS AT ALEC BLACK IN CITY STREET
A confrontation last Friday near the bank corner left Alec Black, visiting from out of town, struck by a brick hurled by a locally known carpet beating man described as black. The quarrel arose amid rumors of street violence and escalated to a physical clash.
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Alec Black
Alec
Federal Building Site Proposals Sought in Advertised Appeal
The Treasury Department invites proposals for sale or donation of a suitable corner for a federal building. Details include site dimensions and requirements. Offers opened in Washington, with site inspection by a department agent, and selection after written rep from other sources. If needed, eminent domain may be used with judicially determined price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
Times
Washington
Des Moines Suitor Ends Life in Freight Caboose
Manley Stevens, 23, Ames waiter disabled by ill health and navy exam failure, drank carbolic acid in a east Des Moines railroad caboose. His body found by Otto Edgerton. coroner handled the case. Notes indicate premeditation. neighbors recall his drink habit and efforts to reform. Burial planned in Irwin, Iowa.
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Navy
Manley Stevens
Stultz
East Des Moines
Caboose
Otto Edgerton
Newlin
Irwin
Iowa
Manley
Des Moines
Tom Moran
Stevens
Edgerton
Ames
Miss Hoover
Miss Hoov
Arm Sling Incident Over Unkind Words Turns Violent
Frank Stultz carried one arm in a sling after a confrontation with a cook last Friday night. He claims the cook made uncomplimentary remarks, leading to a physical altercation during which Stultz dislocated a finger and torn ligaments occurred as the door opened outward. The cook left town on the next interurban car. Manley Stevens was born May 26, 1884, at Irwin Iowa and moved to Ames in 1902 after earlier family losses, with Mary Stevens as a supportive stepmother since age 14.
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Frank Stultz
Manley Stevens
Irwin
Iowa
Ames
Mary Stevens
Bid openings reveal low fourth ward sewer project contract
The bid for the Cedar Rapids area fourth ward sewer and waterworks contract went to R. C. De La Hunt at 23000 dollars while two competing firms offered 40000 and 43000 dollars. The writer notes the vast gap and questions where the extra funds would come from, implying De La Hunt’s bid may include hidden costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
R. C. de la Hunt
Cedar Rapids
de la Hunt
Dog saves dog from rat biscuit poison scare
Fred Walkey searched for George Kintzleys dog with a warrant after a plan to spread rat biscuits in a restaurant. The dog ate the biscuits then showed signs of poisoning but received antidotes and recovered. The Van Auken family will move into the North Kellogg Street house vacated by the Latham family.
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Fred Walkey
George Kintzley
George
Fred
van Auken
North Kellogg Street
Latham
Famous Butter Maker Resigns From Iowa State College
Prof. G. L. McKay, head of the dairy department at Iowa State College since 1894, resigns to join the National Dairy Manufacturing Association in Chicago as secretary at $6000 annually. A Canadian native, he built the college dairy program, won numerous state fair premiums, and was regarded as a premier American dairy expert. The board concedes his loss will be keenly felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. McKay
Iowa State College
Chicago
National Dairy Manufacturing Association
Canada
Dominion
Iowa
America
De La Hunt Wins City Sewer Contract Bid
The city council adjourned session approved minutes, accepted Councilman Wilbur M. Wilson’s resignation, and nominated Ben Edwards to fill the vacancy. Bids for sewer work were opened. Mead Robinson awarded the contract. Fourth ward bids showed Cook Construction at 40105.51 and De La Hunt at 23177387, which the council accepted.
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Wilbur M. Wilson
Ben Edwards
Sim Champaugh
Mead Robinson
Fourth Ward
W. N. Dearborn
Cook Construction Company
R. C. de la Hunt
de la Hunt
Curtis Corbin wedding in Concordia Cathedral announced
The marriage of Frank Curtis of Ames and Maude Corbin of Fairmont Oklahoma was solemnized at seven o clock mass in Concordia Kansas. After a visit with the bride’s mother in Fairmont and a stop at Nevada they will settle in Ames where Curtis is a prominent local businessman.
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Concordia
Kansas
Frank Curtis
Maude Corbin
Fairmont
Oklahoma
Nevada
Story County
Miss Corbin
Mary Corbin
Richland
Curtis
Ames
Mrs. Curtis
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Coon
Treasury Department
U. S
Hank Wilkingon
Tilden
Moran
Tom
Ceed
United States
Terrier
McKay
Corbin
Edison Phonographs
Edison
Columbia Records
Steinway
Bush& Gerts
Schulz, Knabe
Cable-Nelson
Cc. E. Holmes
Loughran & Bauer
S. J. Jayne
H. M. Duckworth
Mrs. Loud
Union National Bank
M. Greely
Ames Low
Henry Wilson
Cash
C. L. Liverly
Cash E. W. Stanton
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
New York
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen’s National Bank
Sorenson & Gamrath
Haverly Transfer
Nelson & Nible
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