Governors and Rathbun clash over party harmony in Iowa
Des Moines reports Gov. D Ferkins and Capt. Rathbun press for Republican unity following the state convention. Perkins argues for sincere cooperation beyond office desires, while Rathbun defends McKinley and Dingley principles against new doctrine. Iowa City paper repudiates Cummins Garst ticket, predicting broader GOP criticism and urging loyal voters to back party standards.
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Des Moines
D. Ferkins
Cummins
Sioux City Journal
Tle
Perkins
Iowa
Congress
Rathbun
Marion Register
Guy Subject
Capt Rathbun
Paikna
Garst
Cumunzs
Garet
Editor Brant defies Garst in Savery lobby clash
Des Moines reports indicate Republican papers sour on the Cumming Garst ticket after a confrontation in the Savery hotel lobby. Iowa City Republican editor Brant refused Garst’s politics, saying he would oppose him, and Garst retorted he would rather have opposition than support. The incident feeds a growing dissent among press and party lines across the state.
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Burlington
Iowa City Republican
Senator Garat
Savery Hotel
Mr. Brunt
Cumming
Garst
Funk
Mura
Funerals Held for McClung Ackley Vaughan in City Burials
The remains of W W McClung of Denver arrived at midnight and were taken to O Keefe Towne for burial at Elmwood. Leonard Ackley’s funeral occurred at 2 30 P M from his Walnut Street home, with burial at Fairview. Mrs Melvin Vaughan’s services were held Friday at a daughter’s home on Sullivan Avenue, burial at Elmwood.
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W.W. McClung
Denver
Colo
Trinity Central
O'Keefe & Towne
Elmwood
Leonard Ackley
Walnut Street
Hileman “& Gindt
Beeman
Bull
Fairview
Melvin’ ‘Vaughan
Bert Wilson
Sullivan Avenue
Mystery deepens in J. H. Smith case near Stanley
Marshalltown reports received by police a postmaster card from W. T. Livesay of Stanley noting Smith carried a large sum of money when leaving Stanley. The card mentions no relatives but says Smith was well known, and that Miss Stella Hall linked by letter to Smith's coat was at Fayette Institute and later returned home near Stanley. Williams, who wintered in Kansas City then on Crow Reservation, returned to Waterloo for a visit.
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Marshalltown
J. H. Smith
Stanley
Linn Creek
W. T. Livesay
Smith
Stella Hall
Smiths
Fayette
Miss Hall
I. R. Willams
Kansas City
Wyoming
Waterloo
Careful Nursing and Antitoxin Use in Diphtheria Case
Neighboring families supplied meals to Charles Craiger under quarantine while Dr. G H Sumner oversaw care. Two doses of antitoxine were administered at city expense, a nurse cared for him initially, and meals were delivered in small boxes. Negative saliva samples were sent to Iowa City. when tests show absence of germs, Craiger will be released.
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Focal
Charles Craiger
Craiger
Mil
J. F. Kiingaman
G. H. Sumner
Iowa City
Taan
Pittsburg Steel Co Sues Waterloo Implement for $210
The Pittsburg Steel Co files suit against John and Henry Botham doing business as the Waterloo Implement Company to recover $210 for goods sold and delivered February 3 1906 Edwards and Longley are attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Steel Co
The
Inns
Pennsylvania
John and
Henry
Botham
Waterloo Implement Company
Edwards & Longley
Teachers in Blackhawk County Petition for Re-Election
One hundred and five Blackhawk teachers signed a petition at the close of a rural institute praising County Superintendent Charles E. Elliott and urging his nomination and re election. The signatures include Stella N Bush Violet Bush Sadie Bourns Ina Gaffin Myrtle Gattin Jennie McMillin Myra Alexander and many others from local schools. The teachers commend Elliott for his duties and the educational foundation built for ongoing influence and community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Charles EB. Eliott
Stella N. Bush
Violett Bush
Sadie Bourns
Ina Gaffin
Myrtle Ga
Cartie Brown
Susie Weber
Lily Todd
Agnes Kasebt
Ethel Gantot
Mabel Wise
Eve Garret
Lydia M
Figt Jeasiy 1
Sweeney
Louise Lamb
Alice Fretse
Anhly Woolfrica
Lor
Ancy A. Smith
Minnie Lufkin
Anna
Names list of women and a few surnames
A long roster of women including Fegert Marrietta Bell Bertha Morri woo Nellie Bebelist Elsie Sebeliat Leafe Bebelist Ora Gingey Louise Baker Ina M. Kleinfelter Gea Lyle Carlas Duffy Ethel Edwards Graham Dorothy McNally May Forbes Mamie Mmerson Anne EB Hawkins Cora Gatts Mabel Masters Lucy Ilwell Prerence Berry Ruth Elwell Earth Bunn Mabel Shining Coral Shining Beulah Cooper Lauree Schneider Carrie M. Whitney Exthor A. Baker Anna Mattingly Vera Mattingly Grace Brainard Elly Edelen Ruby EB Cane Beenie Cunning Barbara Hameland Laura Chase Linnie Higbee Anna Kyhl Blanche Jolls Estella Whitney Anna L. Wethberell Elizabeth Harris Della Rice Ross Bishop Kathryn Friday Nellie Hackett Agnew Miller Myrtle Crane Myrtle Wood Clare A. Harb Grace E. Ilgen Jennie Bradford Bertha Batley C. J. Yoke Bert Mattingly Blanche Beyers Bessie Beyer Kathryn Hannogan Elizabeth Halfin Maud Longaker Mabel Bur en Grace Van Duyn Stella Jones Blanche Jones Julie Van Duyn
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Lauree Schneider
Carrie M. Whitney
Exthor A. Baker
Anna Mattingly
Vera Mattingly
Grace Brainard
Elly Edelen
Ruby EB. Cane
Beenie Cunning
Barbara Hameland
Laura Chase
Linnie Higbee
Anna Kyhl
Blanche Jolls
Estella Whitney
Anna
L. Wethberell
Elizabeth Harris
Della Rice
Ross Bishop
Kathryn Friday
Nellie Hackett
Agnew
W C A Convention Opens as Camp Attracts Attendees
The second annual W C A convention opened at the park on Friday evening drawing about three hundred arrivals with two hundred more expected today. Delegates include college women and educators from fourteen states, with programs in mission and Bible study, speaker lineups from Kansas, Chicago, Detroit, and New York, and receptions coordinated by Misses Edwards, Raymond, Chase, and Holmes.
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WC. A
Alice Edwards
Eloise
Raymond
Nellie Chase
Anna Holmes
Nondorvicu
Mike. Bernett Taylor
Iity
Dehtig
Bald
W. A. Wilbur
Kansas State University
C. B
Brown
Parsons
Parsons’ College
Frank Smnttl
Chicago
Nathaniel Butler
Wilson Naylor
Lawrence University
Charlotte ‘Adare
Secretivity Training Institute
Chicags
May N. Blodgett
Detroit Mich
Misa
Helen F. Barnes
Mise
Theresa Wilbur
Elizabeth” ‘Wilson
Harriett Saylor
New Yorke
H. A. Smith
Mra. A. S. Best
Lake Geneva
Wis
Winoow
Luke
Ind
Silver Bay
Asheville
N. C
Capitola
Cal
Gearheart Park
Ore
Pennsylvania Day at Chautauqua Park in Waterloo
E L Hildebrand plans September Pennsylvania Day inviting former residents to gather at Chautauqua Park Waterloo for a day of picnicking and reminiscences. Iowa Pennsylvanians will travel to share early state memories with talks and various sports mentioned. A noon grand picnic is planned with hope for an annual event.
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E. L. Hildebrand
Pennsylvania
Hildebrand
Chautauqqua Park
Pennsylvan
Iowa
Waterloo
Boy Sent Home From Waterloo Depot Over Job Quest
A 13 year old boy named John Kern from Muscatine attracted attention at the Roeland depot this morning after arriving on the south bound train. He hoped for work with the asphalt paving crew on Sycamore street but was sent back, insisting he had worked with the company before. He left home without parental consent.
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John Kern
Muscatine
Roel Ia
Waterloo
Sycamore Street
Millionaire Wells Death Prompts Bitter Iowa Estate Fight
Morrisonville Iowa August reports John Jacobs died after a quinine overdose leading to agony and exposure in rain. His estate is valued above one million dollars, triggering a fierce anticipated probate battle among Wells and late wife’s relatives, with Will changes and prior dispositions noted.
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Morrisonville
John Jacobs
Jacobs
Jecove Ungs
Dia Eure
Watts
Iowa
Willa
Beem
Wells
Institute Farewell Notes and Wella Family Obituary
Aug 4 Grundy Center sees a long obituary for Hon. Gen Wella who died at his Grundy County residence. He was 99, a former Iowa legislator, and one of the county’s wealthiest settlers with vast lands. his death follows years of decline and guardianship. Resolutions from Black Hawk teachers praised Supt Willett’s institute program, highlighting Chautauqua avenues, inspiring talks, and plans for future sessions. Speakers included Mrs Jones on education and Dr Preston Search on Yankee abroad experiences, with acclaim for their discourse and the institute’s success.
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Grundy Center
Wella
Welleburg
Iowa
Neélson
Minnesota
Briggs
Chicago
Robinson
Bristol
Coun
Minesota
Wells
George Welle
Grundy Couary
Connecticut
Grundy Bo
Institute High
Wellsburg
Palo
Alto
Kossuth
Meirs
Blackhawk
Chas
Willett
Eliott Ias
Chautauqua
Search
Achanlmartne
Preston Search
Young man amputated after rail accident near New Hampton
Bert Carter a 23 year old from Lawler fell beneath Milwaukee train No. TL in New Hampton last evening. He was removed to a nearby home and later to another. The accident occurred about 9 PM as he prepared for a trip to Washington. The left leg was amputated between knee and thigh. Carter remained conscious and pleaded with doctors to end his life. His condition is serious and not improving.
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New Hampton
Bert Carter
Lawler
Milwaukee
Washington
Carter
North end residents seek constant police protection
Merchants and residents of the railroad district urge continuous police surveillance in the north end, arguing current coverage from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. is insufficient. The area, linked to rail traffic, is described as the city's roughest. The circulated petition has many signatures and may go to the city council at the August 18 meeting.
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North End
Peti- Hong
Orient Lation
Ed Lynch killed in Great Falls railroad accident
Former Waterloo resident Ed Lynch, son of Mrs. Anna Lynch of 108 Adams Street, died in a railroad accident at Great Falls, Montana. telegrams described his lifting and dispatches announced his brother Frank Lynch headed to Waterloo. Mrs Lynch’s body to arrive tonight via Rock Island. Deceased had worked as a railroad man.
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Ed. Lynch
Waterloo
Anna Lynch
Adams Street
Great Falls
Montana
Frank Lynch
Ed, Lynch
Frank
Rock Island
Beet Sugar Plant Aim Prompts Waterloo Investment Talk
An eastern capital interest backs a feasibility push for a beet sugar factory near Waterloo. G. F. Bighmey and others study soil and climate in Blackhawk county to lure capital, noting Iowa’s advantages and the labor costs tied to sugar beet cultivation and thinning.
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F. J. Bighmey
Butler
Brewer
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
Dir
Bightey
Waverly
Tve
Pioneer Settler Balcom Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary F Balcom longtime Waterloo resident dies in Mason City after a cancer battle. Born in Syracuse New York she was widow of C E Balcom and mother of FL D Balcom Ed Frank Stella Mortendell Etta Bell A W Hanan G Starr James Ledger Emma Farnham and Beulah Beck of Chicago attended the funeral arrangements set for Waterloo with burial at Fairview and services at O Keefe Towne noted.
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Mary F. Balcom
Naterloo
Mason City
Waterloo
Pairdew
Balcom
Mason Wity
FL D. Balcom
Frank
Broadgate
Iowa
Mia
Stella Mortendell
Des Moines
Etta Bell
Newkir
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W. W. McClung
M. Vaughan
MILL
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Supt. Elliott
Tion
Institute
W.C.A
Leskcom
Chautauqua Park
George Wells
Grundy County Crorsus Buc
Stokes
Elliott
Teachera
Sasalon
Hawk County
Traik
Sues
Catherine Reed
Isaac Reed Jr
Platt
Reed
Mra C. F. Rinard
Casey
Henry Marshall
Tleman Gaturday
Tama Jim
Tama Jim Wilson
West
Colorado
Nebraska
Cesturn
New York
St Louis
Accumbs
Mire
Mary Balcom
Mason City of Cancer
Undertaking Rooma of
Beulah Beck
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