Funeral Rites for Senator Allison Spark Wide Tributes
Dubuque observes solemn heralded funeral with silent tribute as stores close and flags at half mast. Funeral service at Presbyterian Church, Linwood cemetery burial, hundreds of mourners and distant dignitaries including Governor Cummins and Des Moines delegation attend. Pallbearers are local intimate friends, and homes display crepe while trolley poles bear black and white symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Allison
Renator
Des Motres
Cumming
Thousands View Remains of Diabugue in Dubuque
Thousands crowded the Dubuque residence on Locust street as the public viewing of the late Spécial-The fu perai of Senator Allison closed with more than six thousand attendees. Officials and prominent Iowa figures including Col. Di J Palmer, Harvey In sham, ex Governor Frank D. Jackson, and others noted. ordinances closed businesses in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Ferrans
Locust Street
Dubuque
J.T. Bergen
Westminster Presbyterian
Dubique
Ketchum
Col
di J Palmer
Harvey Insham
Register and Leader
Late Young
Daily Capital
Gardiner Cowles
Register
Leader
EF. Chassell
Johnean Brigham
John. T. Hamilton
Jon. Downie
State Board of Control
W.¥. Wilcox
Frank D. Jackson
S. F. Prouty
Des Moines
B. P. Birdsall
Iowa
Re cruiting Station in Waterloo To Close Briefly
Re cruiting Officer Groff granted two weeks relief from Waterloo duties. He will report to head quarters. Des Moines officials say the Waterloo office, praised as one of the best, will remain open indefinitely despite earlier closures elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groff
Waterloo
Des Moines
Towa
Fort Des Moines
Progress of the Railroad Through Quasqueton
Extreme heat slowed the new railroad grade work for two weeks. Horses collapsed from heat exhaustion and several died or were saved only by layoff and treatment. Daily progress resumed with a five foot cut on the Hand farm, then the east end grading, and work starting on Pee Joho Ginter property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gon
Tractor Denton
Denton
Thaw Faces Bankruptcy Petition in U S Court
Harry Kendall Thaw petitions bankruptcy in Pittsburgh alleging unfair creditor claims while asserting assets of 128 012 and liabilities of 459 140. Receiver Roger O Mara bonds for 200 000 and Thaw disputes most listed debts, citing $33 300 yearly income from trusts and holdings in real estate stocks and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall
Thaw
Stanford White
Charles Moratinuser
Poughkeepsie
N. C
Yormar Gov
Stone
Pennsylvania
Coiap Betition
United States
Roger O'Mara
Mary C. ‘Thaw
Feex
O'Mara
James G Graham
Graeme
New York
Charles G. Wagner
New
Brittox Evans
Martin W. Littleton
Hartridge & Peabody
John B.gleason
Allen -McLean Hamilton
New - York
Dana
John P. Wilson
Tenter Tate
Honda
Atc
Animals Behave Like Humans Says Ringling Brothers
A Ringling Brothers representative says animals show favorites and dislikes like people. He cites the elephant responding to a small boy, while others such as monkeys and giraffes display playful bias toward such interactions. The handler notes crowds, candy, and peanuts draw animals to children deserts and fans alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Circus
Musby-Ss
Iwille Smallboy
South
Twotall
Defgly
Notice to Farmers on Cider Press Equipment at Elmdale Mills
Farmers invited to use Elmdale Mills cider making facilities featuring a Hydraulic Press Co. prater with 2 000 bushels capacity and a Knuckle jolt press handling about 30 bushels per run with 140 000 pressure. Gasoline engine powered. Located 44 miles west of Wilson Junction at Waterlo Route 21. Phone 4305.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulic Press Co
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
Elmdale Mills
Wilson Junction
Elks Party Feeds and Fun in Cedar Rapids Trip
A Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Elks caravan of about twenty five, including Miss Stella Welter and Cap Schmitt, arrived to a prepared supper at Morton’s livery stable. Morton wired Elks ready for 25 heads and a wagon load of corn and hay awaited them, yielding a jovial scene as the group enjoyed supper and the stable host’s humor. The piece also weaves in town gossip and animal notes from the Ringling Brothers Show and local harvest updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Rock Island
Cedar
Rapids
Keokuk Gate
Elks of
Fort Madisin
Cedar’ Rapids
Bel
Morton
Stanle
Watenoo
Wks
Ringing Brothers
Beauty
Dreamland
Henry Smith
Oklahoma
Hank
Ida C. Barron
C. C.boyd
Stella Welter
Mra
Win
Homer
Wm. Strubel
Carl Schafer
Bugle
Democrat Arrived At the Home of Mr. and
Airs
Cap. Schmitt
John Winger
Salt, Lake City
Colorado
Tom Grey
P. Kress
Barclay
Guessing a Public Figure From a Blurred Photo
The passage teases a riddle about identifying a highly recognizable public figure from a distorted image. It notes widespread familiarity with this person, asks if the observer can name him, and hints that while Theodore Roosevelt is a tempting guess, the actual figure is William H. Taft, Roosevelt's close associate and presidential successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Wiliam H. Taft
Cedar Pioneer Dead In Cedar Township Four Grown Children Mourn
Mrs Elizabeth Burger of Washburn died Saturday morning from stomach ulceration and complications at the home of her son near Washburn, after eighteen months of illness. Born in Germany November 16, 1846, she moved with her husband to Blackhawk county 27 years ago, living on a farm near Washburn. Six children were born. two had predeceased them. Surviving are Henry, William, Mrs Nick Kemp of Jesup, and John of Washburn. Funeral services Monday at 9:30 am at the Catholic church in Gilbertyfile, Father Nemmers officiating. burial in the Catholic cemetery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth’ Burger
Washburn
Sonn Burger
Ane
Hersalf
Deceasad
Germany
Blackhawk County
Cedar Township
Banquets for Waterloo during Iowa state gathering praised
Davenport Bike arrived from Waterloo after a state meeting, described as a tired but jovial group praising Waterloo residents for hospitality. Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes locals found the event lively and well hosted, calling Waterloo the candy town of the state for entertaining. Elks and townsfolk alike celebrate Waterloo’s hospitality and growing prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Democrat
Waterloo
Dubuque
iHerald
Jocal Hks
Dubuquere
Elks
Elks Secretary Recaps Burlington Lodge Waterloo Trip
John C. Davies secretary of Burlington lodge No 84 Elks reports a successful annual state association convention in Waterloo. A dozen local members attended and returned late Thursday night with enthusiasm and praise for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawkaye
John C. Davies
Burlington Lodge No. 84
Elks
State Associaion
Waterloo
Jenward
Hold Good Roads School Next Expects Noted Exhibits
The fourth annual road school in Waterloo, August 10 to 16, organized by the Iowa jigaway commission at Ames, features expert instructors led by W. L. Spoon from Washington. Exhibits include culverts and road machinery with a focus on practical roadmaking and lasting improvements in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Jigaway Commission
Ames
Wen
W. Li. Spoon
Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Court House
Chautauqua Park
Towa
Campalen i
Ward King
Dade Roads
Wilton
W. F. Baker
Clay Villa
C. G. Dye
Wip
Avizona
Waterloo Parade Delights Forty Thousand In Town Pageant
A Waterloo event drew over 800 attendees with six bands and abundant hospitality. A two mile pageant featured nineteen Davenport Elkids in fine gowns as thirty thousand lined the streets. The city boasted thirty miles of asphalt paving and cement sidewalks, with rival river-city sections uniting on broader goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Davenport
Dariex
Mayor Vetoes Street Improvement Resolution in Waterloo
At a special Waterloo council meeting Mayor R A Doty vetoed a resolution for paving and improvements on Independence Avenue and Highland Addition. The mayor cites public funds, private benefit risk, and legislative intent, and the council then moved to override the veto. Also noted is Mrs Noah Goof of Laporte Wan taken to the city for hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A Doty
Ump
Rechthiertig
Aneyor
Vale “Wae
Ays
City of Waterloo
Townsay
Code of
Iowa
The
Idaho Street
Highland Addition
United States
Fuwa
Independence Avenue
Noah
Noah Goof
Laporte
Wil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Allison
Aug
William B
Presbyters
Linwood Cemetery
Romania
Lison
GiraNes
Rym. Trich. Co. B
P.O
Waterlo
T-dée Swt
Elks Wire
Jazy
Ireland
Monk Cage
Soewar
Exterprise Co
John Fuchs
Cap
Bubner
John Aichmitt
Wm. Schmitt
Rutter
Metcalf
Holly & Schmitt
Cedar Pioneer
Elizabeth Burger
the Road School
Graves
Z. Wi Graves
Calvary Baptist Church
Des Moites
First Bapist
Raeviges
Osborne
Capital College
Tk Des Moirnes
William Spies
Frm
Myéra &Spies
Indian Territory
Gao
Simme
Cass County
Splép
Highland Park
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!