Murder and arrests across Iowa and Missouri pages
The article reports a murder accusation against Guy Bhellain and Henry Spoth of ville Wig tied to a Dubuque arrest. It notes a July 28 Missouri incident, gang activity tied to a Midwestern fair, and references to Frank James era outlaws at Cresco. It also covers postal nomination delays, a barroom dispute, city council protests, and local plans to build two automobiles in Waukon.
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Ed Ile
Guy Bhelllain
Henry Spoth Ofville
Wig
Duburg
Alannah
Pian Wissenu
Stride
Newpton
Fred
Geoqurie
New Hampton
Are
Ossian
Tehiwinddova
Frank James
Cresco
Lave
Sir James
Missouri
Northfield
Frank Dan
Mason City
Congresathan Iduger
A. Pattell
Eeridt
Abbatt
Blythe
Waukon-Decorah Roads Project Moves Forward
The Waukon Decorah road project advances under a constration company. Locals show interest in stock. Mr Burch of Mibtic theater attends a ground survey. A fatal accident in Waukon involves a teen boy crushed by wagon wheels while unloading goods at a storefront. In Caledonia a tailor William Steffen shot himself after a confrontation. a farewell letter accompanied his death. J B Knoepfer's family moves to Cedar Falls. Knoepfer to teach German at the Normal School with a raised salary, after eleven years at Lansing and prior tenure as State Superintendent.
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Wauken
Decorah
B. Burch
Mibticol
Waukon
Gvar
Culvert
Caledonia
Minnesota
Allamuk
Eduvity
William Steffen
Steffen
Knoepffer
J. B. Knoepfler
Lanc- Ing
Cedar Falls
Lansing
Whormal School
Knoepfer
West Union Schools
Giant Iron Ore Mine Turbines to Flood Output
Last week reports say the Waukon Tron mines began operation August 23 with the Giant crusher and drill turning to produce iron ore at a rate near a ton every sixteen minutes, about 240 tons per hour, exceeding builder guarantees. Investors plan to build the plant within ninety days to wash ore for orders from Aumerolis and other customers, boosting stock and winter shipments. Local horse news notes Axtell the trotting stallion to be sold at a New York auction, after a famous career and a prior $108,000 sale in Terre Haute.
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James
Buchley Wintlam
Axtell
Krovombey
Madison Square Garden
New York
Axtel
Terre Haute
Ind
C. W. Williams
Town
William Lidam Louj
Ownel
Terre Harte
Watran Bails Farm
Grant Stud
Fiargelien Ward
Nakerdl
Nhvteverua
Atd
Bantz Injures Finger For Oelwein In Fair Play
Ernia Bantz of Oelwein broke the index finger of his right hand while stopping a ground ball at the Artington fair practice. The injury likely ends his season as he is primarily a pitcher. Delwon baseball club lost the game.
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Guima
Artington Fair
Ernia Bantz
Oelwein
Banté
Delwoln
Farmers Faces Complaint Over Milk Quality At Oran Creamery
Three patrons from Oran creamery in this county were brought before a justice of the peace on August 24 after a complaint by F. W. Bouska assistant state dairy commissioner. Bouska reported milk tests from August 21 showed variances in morning and evening samples. the men initially pleaded not guilty but later paid fines totaling about $90 each.
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Oran
Justice of the Peace
F. W. Bouska
Bouska
Orantreaméry
Fayette County Pumpkin Show Moves Into Fair Season
The Fayette County Agricultural Society Fair enters its annual cycle at West Union this week though advertising lags behind other events. The old event, dating back over forty years, features a storied antiquated fair atmosphere with traditional attire and rustic displays.
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Fayette County
Seasion
Weat Union
Towa
Fayette
Mayotte County
WitiGoma's Runaway Wife Elopement Shocks Lansing
Mrs Geo Carver and Billy Anderson fled from Waucoma to Lansing, leaving six children in an orphan home. Officials pursue the couple. if captured Anderson faces penitentiary terms. Carver reportedly beat the woman's brother after he urged them to leave.
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Keno
Sentinel
Beno
Geo
Carver
Billy Ander
Lansing
Anderson
Fayette County Tid Bits Election Day In Fayette
Fayette County Tid Bits reports November 6 as election day and notes local events. Gardner and father from Hawk Eye return from Europe. Typhoid cases reported in Oelwein amid weather concerns. Republican county convention set in court house for nominating a ticket. Fire destroys property in Urja in August with limited loss. Arlington plans street work and bids advertised. completion timelines uncertain. A Texas visit by Cal Aaron Brown and wife referenced. L L Cola returns from the West as postal agent, keeping weekly letters and overseeing a shadow over local politics.
Waukon News Highlights Across 1900s Figures and Events
Waukon and surrounding counties report a busy period with local official changes, business subscriptions for ball teams, and planned infrastructure work. Illinois Central plans a double track between Chicago and Dubuque next spring. Local candidates praise the congressional nominee John Foley. An investigation into a Prairie du Chien riot ties to Wild West show managers.
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Illinois” Central
Chicago
Dubuque
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