Iowa Cities Rally To Aid San Francisco Relief
Iowa cities have raised at least 86 thousand dollars for San Francisco relief. Davenport leads with 28 thousand, Des Moines 14 thousand, and several towns across the state contribute amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands, including Ames, Keokuk, Mason City, and Burlington, as residents unite in the aid drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Des Moines
San Francisco
Relief Committee
Frisco
Iowa Cities
Tavenport
Des Moines - Vee
Celler Raniifs
Burlington
Cornell Bluffs
Walatlao
Fort Dodge
Dubuiatle
Boone
Town City
Omnia Eye
Grinnell
Mount
Pleasa
Farmington
Fairfield
Newton
Ames
Town Falls
Harlan
Jefferson
Aldém
Yee
Swalevale
New London
Northwood
Bebo Seymour
Clarinda
Seer Dublts Henderson
Bristol
Ome
New Hartford
Lehigh
Rockwell City
Rinpey
Moorhead
Clarkeville
Ackiey
Webster City
Fraling City
Dougs Landing
Bayard
Bagley
Portamouth
Tingley
Clearfield
Wealchester Ca
Salem
Deaecetes
Marcourt
George
Little Roote
Inwood
Rock Rapids
Eddyville
Keota
Sutherland
Manchester
Buicksburg
Suly
VPS Burchisal
Mapleton
Clarion
Stanwood
Forest, City
Billhart
Rippey
Ago Melvin
Indianola
Nevada
Breda
SON
Ransier Surprise in Buchanan County Caucus
Independence April 2 Special: The Buchanan county district judge campaign caucus in Hazelton last evening instructed eight delegates for Ransier. The result signals unexpected strength for Ranster. The Aurora caucus follows tonight with remaining caucuses set for Thursday. The convention will choose a successor to Judge Blair, who retires this fall due to age and eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Buchanan County
Hazelton
Ransier
Ranster
Aurora
Blair
Wedded in Laporte at Catholic church ceremony
Maggie Freeland daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Freeland wed H R Benaford of Cedar Rapids in a quiet Laporte Catholic church service. Miss Olive Bongford of Templeton Iowa served as bridesmaid and J C Freeland stood for the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Therawaa
J. C. Freeland
Domestic ties and early May Cedar Rapids plans
The bride and Ed. Freeland of Cedar Rapids will be wed soon and plan to live in Cedar Rapids after May 1 in a home prepared by the groom. In other news, the Waterloo Loan and Trust Company won a Wright County drainage bonds sale for 53000, part of 160600 bond purchases in twelve months, with seven bond houses represented nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehtional
Freeland Dy
Cedar Rapids
Clarion
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Wright County
United States
Cal California quake hits Waterlooans' kin and project
Mr Stewart and Mrs Purdie of San Francisco report grave losses from the Frisco earthquake. They had invested heavily in a near Palace Hotel project in San Francisco, including a $450,000 offer that was refused before the disaster, with property destroyed and nearly all holdings lost. Mrs Chatfield hosted the relatives in Waterloo recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart
Margaret Stewart
Alrs. Purdie
Blackhawk County
San Francisco
G. W. Chatfeld
Frisco
Stewarts
Purdie
California
Palace Hotel
Stewart
Chatfield
Escape From Earthquake Shocks Reach Oakland Train Halt
R Holmes of Blackhawk bank reports a sister, Mrs John Bentley of Down Iowa, survived the San Francisco quake while in a third story hotel. They crossed to Oakland within an hour of the shock and found a waiting train. The letter describes buildings wrecked, fires, collapsed plaster, and people buried or injured as aftershocks and chaos spread through the city. The group then headed toward Portland en route home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Holmes
Blackhawk Bank
John Bentley
Down
Iowa
San Francisco
Oakland
Stockton
Q-man
Portland
Waterlooo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad officials changed
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad announces changes in its officials. D H Cummings resigns as general passenger agent effective May 1 to take a new job. T P Hmmon promoted to traffic manager. C M Ghney named assistant general treasurer and general passenger and freight agent. J C Connell becomes ticket clerk and chief clerk, moving to ticket and passenger agent for the Great Western. The traffic manager office is created and duties of general passenger agent are split between two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern Railroad
D. H. Cummings
T. P. Hmmons
Trafic
C. M. Gheney
Tretshe
Nassenger Aid
C. J. Connell
J. H. Cummings
Great Western
Rapid Transit
J. 4. Cumntinga
Earthquake horror from San Jose lady in April letter
Marguerite Winninger of San Jose California writes a friend detailing the April 18 1906 quake and its devastation. She describes collapsed homes a five story building fire and martial law as San Francisco burns and a food shortage looms.
Conrad Bentroth Dead in Salt Lake City
Conrad Bentroth died at his Salt Lake City home on Tuesday morning and will likely be brought to Waterloo for interment. He lived in Waterloo the past several years and was in business in Salt Lake City. He leaves a wife, his mother, a sister in Salt Lake City, and three Waterloo brothers Chris, Henry and William. No death cause is stated in the relatives' dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Bentroth
Salt Lake City
Utah
Waterloo
Decsedent
Ily
Chris
Henry
William
Clerks Blunder Alters State Teachers Examinations
State Superintendent J F Riggs points to a clerical error in engrossing a bill that leaves out the second and third grade certificate exams. The change would allow the board of education to prescribe these exams and subjects, with three days per session, and requires county superintendents to verify character and fitness before admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Riggs
United States
Charles City
Board of Acation
Death of Aged Lady Catherine Vance
Catherine Vance died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter’s Waterloo home from cancer of the bowels. Born Catherine Davis in Tess county, Ohio on December 21, 1832, she was seventy three. She married Mr. Vance September 12, 1850 and had one surviving daughter, Mrs. William Moore. her son died at fifteen months. A Methodist worker since age sixteen, burial will be in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Vance
Tue
William Moore
Conger Alteet
Waterloo
Catherine Davis
Tess County
Ohio
Vance
Conor
Methodist Church
le Mae Lonerton
Mt. Vernon
Death of T. J. Kirkwood in Denver update
Message from Denver reports the death of Thomas J. Kirkwood Tuesday evening from fatty degeneration of the heart. A Waterloo resident since 1860s, he moved to Denver about five years ago and was the region’s oldest traveling man before railroads. He is linked with Robert M. Kingsley at the Irving hotel. burial will be in Denver. Ex governor Horace Boles of Grundy Center sent $40 for Frisco Sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kingsley
Denver
Col
Thoma J. Kirkwood
Mr. Kirkwood
Waterloo
Robert M. Kingsley
Irving Hotel
Horace Boles
Grundy Center
Frisco
Narrow Escape At Metropole Gasoline Fire
Julien Gray of the National Stock company narrowly escaped severe burns when he spilled gasoline in his Metropole hotel room at 2:00 PM causing an explosion. A roommate smothered the flames with a blanket, saving Gray as fire department arrived to find only minor damage to the room and hotel. Gray, burned on hands and face, is under medical care with non life threatening injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien Gray
Gray
National Stock Company
Mee Topole
Elks Dedicate New Hall With May Ball
The Elks announce the opening of their new hall on Sycamore Street in the H. M. Reed building. A formal ball for members and wives will be held on the second Friday in May with LeGrande Orchestra of Cedar Falls providing music. Admission is free to members.
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The
Elks
Elks Hall
Orfer
LeGrande Orchestra
Cedar Falls
Lodge
H. M. Reed
Sycamore Street
Has Solved Mystery From John C Busby Of Independence
A communication from athlete John C Busby of Independence Iowa explains the Frisco earthquake and Mt Vesuvius as underground cyclones of gas and electricity. He likens volcanic and seismic events to a boiling kettle and urges readiness citing universal power held in the universe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Busby
Frisco
John C, Busby
Independence
Iowa
Hasty Berkeley wedding eases refugees gloom
A quick ceremony in Berkeley united Robert F. Benham of Portland and Miss Mary Louise Hale of San Francisco after they fled the city following the earthquake. The couple, shelterless and resourceful, wed with friends nearby as relief efforts spread hope. Nearby notes report a Saskatchewan trip, crops, and new marriage licenses and residences in Waterloo and Reinbeck.
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Berkeley
Cal
San Francisco
Robert F. Benham
Portland
Mary Louise Hale
Pigee
Bennington April notes and local life updates
April 24 updates report Mrs John Kurtt Sy improving in health with a healing wound. Mrs Gus Flak moved to a new home, and crops look promising as G F Maites oats emerge after sowing. Several locals travel or host guests, with misnamed visitors causing notes. A wedding celebration for Gustavn Fink and George Pink’s kin, a twenty fifth anniversary plan, and a twelve year old adoption discussed. Temperature drops prompt stoves to be lit, and Rev P Bredow’s Bible class meets at Adam Reinhardt’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurtt Sy
Gus. Flak
Atrs
John Pluk
Ton
Baryker
Waterloo
Menry Kats
George Fink
Emma Katt
Indaw
H. Weltzin
Henry Fasse
Denver
George Fink Iast Winter
Otto Klinger
Klinger
John Poork
J. Schumacher
Wm. Aiuthias
PF. Bredow
Tyne
Maxfield
Bredow
John Redlin
Mt. Vernon Township
John Fink
Geo. Pink
Gustavn
Gus
Notting
Tohn Kurtz Jr
Otto Kiinger
Omma Poock
P. Bredow
lAdam Reinhardt
Jesup News Notes Weather, Work, And Local Happenings
The week’s weather brought encouragement to farmers. Local carpenters FP Nunneemaler and George Hubbard build a cottage for Mrs Patton Gast. J Chas Liebert, a veterinarian, was called to the Marcy Howes Farm near Shady Grove. Des Moines visitor AL Maina saw local residents. County Superintendent Goodrich reported satisfactory conditions at Jesup schools. Rev Tourtelott attended a Presbyterian convention in Manchester. Street commissioner appointment debates continued with Morgan declining and Mr Measures overseeing last week’s work. Holter Weiser conducted business in Buchanan County. Rev J J Hornfeld discussed with Rev P O'Dowd on pastoral duties. Jesup high school plans a Des Moines Lyceum Bureau male quartet. first for Jesup, hoped to inspire classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nunneemaler
George Hubbard
Patton Gast
Walker
J Chas
Liebert
Wes
Marcy Howes
Shady Grove
AL Maina
Des Moines
Marie
C. A. Marsh
Tourtelott
Morgan
Measures
Menauree
Jant Woelk
Holter Weiser
Buchanan County
J. J. Hornfeld
P. O'Dowd
Jesup
Ad Mya
Tolia Soraeti Wereld
Attacked Heart Complication Reported Cure by Pills
A cluster of neuralgia and indigestion cases described by My F L Graves of Plessanthill Indiana. Graves details May 1905 illness, heart flutter, numbness, and paralysis-like symptoms before reporting dramatic improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad-like piece emphasizes pills cure without narcotics and lists pricing and purchasing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
My. F. L. Graves
Plessanthill
Dr. Williams
Mr. Graves
Williams
Presenting gifts to Crynes at their farewell gathering
Friends at the Crynes home on Tuesday evening presented them with a splittled rug and several pieces of pretty china ware. They left later in the week for Oelwein to make their future home. Fred Hansen has purchased the Martin property on East Hawley Street for 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crynes
Oelwein
Fred. Hansen
Martin
East Hawley Street
The Peoples Favorites to Open at Brown Opera House Weekly
The Peoples Favorites Chase Lister Co return to Brown Opera House next Monday night for a week long engagement. They promise an entirely new repertoire with original plays by Charles Naregion and vaudeville acts including the De Armond slaters and the Texas Wild Flowers. Tickets are 10 20 or 30 cents with a ladies seat reservation option for Monday purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Lister Co
I the Peoples
Brown Opera House
Igadara
Rengan
Charles Narelgon
Ban Deco
Messrs
Chase and
Lister
Blackhawk Mine
Nemcinal Vaudeyile
de Armond Slaters
Texas Wild Flowers
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Frisco Relief
Maggie Freeland
H.R. Benaford
Waterloo Institution
Successul
G. W
A. Holmes
Sister
J. A. Cumming
San Jose
Marguerite Winninger
Attack of
Mother Earth
Miss Winninger
Marguerite
J. A. Winninger
Mast Fourth Street
South Eleventh Street
East
Elk Hall
New Hall of Justice
Pew Post Office
Hotel Vendome
Stanford University
Neas
Frisey
Suat
Beacen
G. A. Bradley
Chicago
Catherina Vance
Haorme
T. J. Kirkwood
Metropole
Elks WI
D. J Wilson
Saskatchewan
Canada
Henry Willert
Reinbeck
Mary EB. Faeker
Reinbeckr
Adrian Diehl
Indenendence
Anna C. Peterson
Fred J. Horafali
Riddie
Bennington
Jesup Ce
Peoples
Land
van Metre
Julia Hyer
Rockford
C. W. Brimer
Alva. Hyer
Wrn
Los Angeles
G. E. Tumidly
M. Ch. Aa
Mol Bue ii
Ikem
Jahn
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