Interurban wreck blame disputed by officials
Report cites a Republican headline claiming blame fixed on terman and conductor of the interurban line. Officials deny the statement and say any official notice will be signed by Col. V.S. president of the company. Investigations continue into conductors Haggerty Hollenbeck Moterman Keogh and motormen Beall Wade and German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Vs
Dic
Beyand
Investi F
Haggerty Hollenbeck
Moterman_ Keogh
Investi Brit
Beall
Lovg and
Okey
Wade
German
Bantam Chicken Dispute Leads to Squire Barber Visit
A quarrel over bantam chickens between Ed Youskin and Dr Bitig F fractured the scene yesterday. The case drew police attention and a hearing with Squire Barber on change of venue, though details remain unclear.
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Ed Youskin
Bitig
Barber
Briefs from the city and surrounding area
Notable items include Srs. Holister of Chicago visiting here for a while, Herman’s reform after a period of spending, and George Dobry operated on yesterday and doing well today. Dobry lacerated his foot by stepping on a sickle, Shimek’s Botany class plans an excursion, M. W. Diehl and G. Kenderdine named administrators of Chas Cracker estate, Agnes Kane returning home from Cedar Rapids, and Jobo Kolar leaving for Asbury Park to play for the Harmon team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Chbuque
George Dobry
Raf
Shimek
Anl Dobry
M. W. Diehl
G. Kenderdine
Chas,e Cracker
Agnes Kane
Cedar Rapids
Jobo ‘Kolar
Asburrk
N. J
Hmer
Wreck Victims Doing Nicely At Local Hospital
University hospital officials report wreck victims at St. Luke's Cedar Rapids are recovering well. Will Hagenbeck remains under observation, with improving condition and hopes for recovery. Hugh Hagenbeck has shown notable improvement from earlier fears.
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University Hospital
St. Luke’s
Cedar Ipids
Hagenbeck
Hugh Hagenbeck
Giret
Beall Funeral Held for Masonic Unit Members
Under the Masonic Order, Motormen J. Beall died from injuries suffered in the interurban wreck Tuesday evening. The following Masons attended the funeral from local lodges including Switzer and West all.
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Masonic ‘Order
J. ‘Oo. Beall
Strawn Nominated for Grand Master at Arms
Corinth lodge No 24 Ki of B announces A C Strawn, Rock Island conductor and lodge member, as candidate for grand master at arms of the Town Grand Lodge of P. The election is set for the Davenport meeting in August with a competent committee named to support his bid.
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Corinth Lodge No
Strien
Rock Island
Grand Lodge
Rof P
Davenport
Strawn
City’s Motion Overruled in Saunders Injunction Case
Judge Byington overruled the city's motion to strike portions of the plaintiff plastik's petition in the injunction suit brought by J A Saunders. The ruling leaves all questioned points to be settled at the final hearing. The city’s answer will be used today and depositions may be taken until July 19 for testimony at the final hearing.
Oxford resident in the belly today and local visitors noted
D B McCleery of Oxford remains in the belly today while Frank Collins visits the university. City attorney W J McDonald was in Des Moines midweek. Dr Harkness of Davenport arrives tonight for a family visit. St Marys School alumni host the graduating class at Columbus Hall. Jospehhine Paviista sues to quiet title in Cedar townships land. West Branch Times reports Negus reunion with Henry and Mrs Negus mentioned. Drs Jean and Laura Branson and Miss Gertrude depart for Portland Oregon for the exposition and American Medical Association meeting.
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Henry Negus
Jean
Laura H. Branson
Misa Gertrude
Portland
Oregon
American Medical Association
Alberhask Arrested In Mayor Ball's Tribunal Trial
Alberhask, identified as Cerna atte Yate bint, faced a trial in Mayor Ball's tribunal Saturday night. The defendant pleaded not guilty but evidence did not support the plea. Alberhask was fined five dollars and costs.
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Alberhask, Mh
Cerna
Yate Bint
Mayor Ball
Alberhask
Costa
Settlement Talks Leave Shari Claimants Quiet
A garbled note mentions settling claims and a company finalizing an equitable resolution. It references Shari and a prompt to settle, with hints of hurt and Decire.
Dr Stewart Improves After Interurban Wreck
Dr Stewart of North Liberty injured in the interurban wreck is reported improving nicely this morning. Friends will be glad to know he is recovering well after the unfortunate accident.
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Stewart
North Liberty
Interarbai
Lucas Seeks Divorce Relief in Petition
JA Lucas files for divorce seeking relief from marriage. The petition outlines grounds and requests court action on property support and custody as applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JA. Lucas
McCracken Taken Home After Sudden Death in City
George Fallon reports the death of Charles McCracken, a 25 year old mall worker, who died at four o clock. He had recently joined Camp No 189 M W A and taken out 1000 insurance. Woodmen officials handled his affairs. The obituary notes he was well regarded and had few relatives in the county.
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George
Charles ‘McCracken
Chadegh
Tennessee
McCracken
Mr. McCracken
Euclid Saiders
George Fallon
California
G. A. Kenderdige
Clyde Putnam
City Council Deliberates on Bills and Routine Business
City council meets in regular session to review allowances of bills and bear reports. Officials note routine matters will occupy much time and no decisive measures expected today.
Inquest Over Charles McCracken Opens
The inquest into the death of Charles McCracken was called by the coroner with county attorney Fairchild offering an opinion on intent and jurisdiction. The proceedings were scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. with a subpoena issued for tomorrow.
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Charles McCracken
Fairchild
Liancco
Mailing list for merchants now ready in I City
Secretary Ja Deorstey of the I City Commercial Club announces a complete mailing list is ready and on file at his office for merchants to use in sending mail to customers and prospects throughout the county. The list was prepared on the advertising committee’s recommendation and adopted by the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Deorstey
I City Commercial Club
Advertising Committee
Cint
Formal Call for Pastor Horace L Strain at Decatur First Congregational
The First Congregational church of Decatur Ill voted a formal call to Rev. Horace L Strain 35 year old married father of one for its pastor. He may visit before September and likely begins duties around September 1 pending acceptance. Strain is Knox College graduate 1890 Chicago Theological Seminary 1896 and studied at Halle Germany on a fellowship.
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Horace L. Strain
First Congregational Church
Decatur
Til
Strain
Knox College
Galesburg
Ill
Chicago’ Theological Seminary
University of
Halle
Germany
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Dr. Littig
Youskin
Srs. Holister
Chicago
Niversity Hospital
Beall Funeral
Mortortuna -Beiig
Marisa Tals
A. C. Strawn
A.C. Strawn
Iowa
Byington
D. B. McCleery
Oxford
Frank B. Collins
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W. J. McDonald
Des Moines
Shari 4
Downey
Barnhart
William
Horrabin
Terion
Wiel
Beep
C. McRacken
Greil
Woodmen
C. M’cracken
Decatur, Ul
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