Tragic Freight Train Wreck Kills Three in Indiana
In Intington Indiana on December 29 a blast toppled an engine on the Chicago and Erie line. Engineer O’Boen of South, fireman Oliver of this land, and brakeman Lemuel Fisher of Rochester died. Fifteen cars wrecked, a fire destroyed fancy meats worth a hundred thousand dollars and about a hundred cattle perished.
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Intington
Ind
Chicago and Erie Railroad
O'Boen
Routh
Oliver
Lemuel Fisher
Rochester
Charles T. Yerkes Dies in York
Charles T. Yerkes died at 2 30 this afternoon in York. The death ends a long period of illness for the prominent resident and community figure. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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York
Charles T. Yerkes
Byington Divorce Granted in District Court
This morning Sadie A. Cook was granted a divorce from Peter C. Coon in the district court with an attorney appearance. the case was not vigorously contested and the matter proceeded to dissolution.
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Ige. Byington
Orce
Sadie A. Cook
Peter C. Coon
Election of Officers at EF Corps Meeting
At the last regular meeting members discussed officer elections for the EF Corps. Tomorrow evening at 7 30 the session will complete the officer selection and finalize the evening’s business.
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Ef Corps
One More Trip as Beads Seeks Ocean Homeward Bound
In a terse note dated May 21 from the Philippines, Frank Beads reports an Uncle Sam service link. He states a city boy loves the sea and desires another voyage across the Pacific to return home.
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As. Neuzil
Philippines
Frank
Sam
Warner star tackle may seek Drake coaching post
Warner, famed star tackle of the 1900 championship eleven, reportedly applied for Heston’s Drake coaching job for next season. Catlin of Chicago is also mentioned as a possible applicant.
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Warner
Ile
Heston
Drake
N Catlin
Chicago
River City approves franchise for railroad terminal at Muscatine
The city grants use of Muscatine riverfront land for a terminal park to the Eastern Railroad Company. The franchise secures a rail corridor through the region connecting nearby towns, with expected construction assistance and regional linkage to improve transportation.
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Muscatine
Terminal Park
City Oil
Hastern Railroad Company
Misaiads
Towa
Taterar
Court Entries From Judge Byingtod Discharge Of Civil Case
Court records show C. FB Stastney vs. John Bartosh discharged without prejudice at plaintiff cost. Several criminal actions were stricken from the calendar on the report and country attorney’s recommendation. 649 State of Iowa vs Taulis Baker and State of Iowa vs Tsiat Wright listed.
Alleged Attack at St James Hotel Sparks Blame Game
Bert Schears reports an altercation at the St James Hotel where Schenes claims Vermillion and accomplices attacked and mistreated him last night. Vermillion previously held the position now occupied by Schears. The dispute centers on leadership and the incident remains under review.
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Bert Schears
St. James
Schenes
Vermillion
Ward to Occupy Cedar Rapids Pulpit This Sunday
Rev Dusen J H Ward will lead morning services at the Universelist church in Cedar Rapids. His own pulpit will be vacant that morning though he will return for the evening services.
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Dusen
J.H. “Ward
Universelist
Cédar Rapide
Ward
Committee Plans Dinner for visiting newspapermen
The entertainment committee of the Commercial Club says several changes in the original plan for the reception of visiting newspapermen. The forenoon of the second day will be the regular session adjourned early to visit the state university. At noon the convention will dine at a local hotel instead of a banquet. No word yet from Governor Johnson of Minnesota about addressing the convention.
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State University
Johnson
Minnesota
Local Briefs and Town Notices From Rock Island Area
In Rock Island Henry Lindsley visits his parents while Squire Barber returns from Ft. Leavenworth. The county board to elect a chairman next week. Supervisor Malooney and Pitlick hold over as officers with Oliver C. Hughes facing a bastardy verdict. Hughes transfers property in Sharon township to Ellen Hughes for 1500 dollars, filed with the county recorder. J J Keup suffers a knife wound in a saloon fight at the Opera House excharge, three veggymen injured and jailed for the fray. Bartender treated and released.
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Oliver C. Hughes
Eisie Wies
Wectlonn
Sharon Township
Ellen Hughes
Cowsty Recorder
J. J. Keup
Snowstorm Fails to Disrupt Local Communications
The city escaped major damage as ice did not form on wires and snow stayed light. Early today minor repairs were completed and telephone and telegraph service for the two companies was restored to normal. Telegraph lines as well as telegraph service east and west of the city were reported in good condition this morning.
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Pstrona
New Osteopathic Physicians Take Over Office
Doctors B. B. and Evelyn Washboro assume practice from Dr. and Mrs. Still, taking over the osteopathic office and continuing care for local patients.
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NEW Osteopathic Physicians
Av Still Craig
City
Des Moines
B. B
Evelyn
Washboro
Tere
Still
Abrams Shoe Firm Sold to Roy Lee After 13 Years
After thirteen years in the city, D. C. Abrams sold his shoe business to Roy Lee. Lee has been with Abrams for the past several weeks and will run the store in the immediate future.
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Lee & Thomas Who
D. C. Abrams
Roy Lee
Hin
Ihmmediate
Future
Ince
Census 1S: Ina Tangle With Patterson Ties
Fragmented OCR outlines a census dispute involving Patterson and projections about temperance forces and liquor interests aiming to influence saloon licensing. It notes potential delays before Patterson moves to New York for new work and mentions University of the Atlantic.
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Patterson
New York City
The
Altanti
Card of Thanks from Irene Parizex
A note of gratitude from Irene Parizex thanks friends who assisted during the plato voting contest recently held. The Citizen appears as the notice outlet.
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Thany
Irene Parizex
New Hydraulic Pump Installed at University Dam
University officials replace a six inch pump with an eight inch unit at University Dam to improve water disposal. The new pump increases power and should aid materially in dam construction work at Wolver ity dam.
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University Dam
University
Wolverity
First Passenger Train Arrives City Fifty Years Ago
M H Boyce notes in the Citizen that exactly fifty years ago next Monday the first passenger train entered the city on the scheduled time. Work trains had come in earlier, with a grand celebration, salute, and banquet held in the legislative room amid ceremonial speeches and a cold thermometer.
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M. H. Boyce
Bny
Dike Aids University Dam Project To Protect Athletic Field
The university dam needs a dike to shield the athletic field from Iowa River floods. The embankment would raise the river by about three feet and cost roughly six hundred dollars. It would connect Town avenue and Burlington street where they cross the river.
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University
Iowa River
Town Avenue
Burlington Street
Mrs Hess Granted Divorce in Court Ruling
Yesterday Judge Byington granted a divorce to Mrs John Hess from her husband. The settlement was by stipulation with custody of their one child awarded to the father.
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Judge Byington
John Hess
Bleachers at Athletic Park to Be Rebuilt This Spring
Bleachers at the Athletic Park, in use for ten years, are unsafe and will likely be rebuilt this spring. The repairs are expected to be funded by the board of regents rather than the Association.
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Board of Regents
A Association
D Lie Brock Dies After Long Shoe Industry Career
Daniel Liebrock longtime shoe maker in the city dies at home on East College Street after a brief illness. Survived by wife Katherine and five children Mary Kate Charles William. Viewing Sunday 2 to 5 p m. Funeral Monday morning for intimate family and friends. He employed five men during wartime and sent footwear to the 22nd Iowa.
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Daniel Liebrock
East College Street
Katherine Liebrock
John P. Jenks
Mary
Kate
Charles
William
Daniel Liebrack
Iowa
Supreme Court Appeals From Jouneau County Docketed
Six cases appealed from Jouneau County in the Eighth Judicial District are listed for consideration. Appellants include J. Seueiner Fannie Hall and others in a matter involving collection of medical services.
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Johnson County
Supreme Court
Jouneau
Appellaus
J. Seueiner
Fannie Hall
Comuniseaiun
Harding
Jalina Kohli
Igncy
Medical Vervicaa
Probate actions disposed of by Judge Byington
Judge Byington disposed of several probate matters over the past two days. Final reports approved and administrators and executors discharged in the Novak Barbare Horspot and Nusser estates. The will of Frank Nosek admitted to probate with Ha D Murphy appointed executor.
Public buildings, church class, and political notes
A fragmented report notes a jury related to the November term is delayed by court orders. It cites Congressman Dawson and Speaker Cannon in connection with public buildings legislation. Rev A B Leamer organizes a catechetical class guiding members into the English Lutheran church by Palm Sunday.
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Itera
Dawson
Muaca
Tine
Cannon
A. B. Leamer
State to seek funds for new machine shops in engineering quad
The state legislature will be asked to fund new machine shops for the engineering quadrangle before any further appropriations for completing the quadrangle. The board of regents says the shops are needed more than additional buildings and will place them in the remaining space between the two wings near the power houses after the holidays.
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Engineering Acudenta
Board of Regents
Taonth
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WA Star
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Cedar Rapids
Dares
Jem Ward
Senday
Sea
Universalist Church
Henry Lindsley
Rock Island
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Squire Barber
Captain’ Bly
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Hart Schaffner & Mate
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