Deserted Wife and Family on Fourth of July
Neighbors report Edward Oltrogge, a cigar maker, deserted his wife and two children on July 4 leaving them destitute. The family, later including a third child, has lived at 115 Barclay Street but could not keep up four months of rent, moving to 254 Douglas Street. Mrs. Oltrogge is praised for frugality and prior savings, while the absent husband’s parents in Waverly have not replied to Kingman’s request for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dos
Kilingaman
Edward Oltrogge
Douglas Street
Kingaman
Oltrogge
Uttle
Germany
Olroggs
Klingallan
Waverly
Ringling Brothers Circus at Waterloo Opens with New Parade
Waterloo audiences will enjoy an all new parade and an enlarged menagerie when Ringling Brothers performs Friday August 28. The show features 3200 people and 600 horses, a dramatic automobil e double somersault act by Mile La Belle Roche, a top class military band, and a lineup of 50 clowns delivering original European and American comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Bill le
Waterloo
Mile
la Belle Roche
Tama
Roche
Stolen buggy and harness reported near Independence Avenue
John Keegan living beyond the State Hospital site reports a single driving harness and a red buggy were taken Thursday night from his neighbor’s yard. A diligent search found nothing. the incident has been reported and the guilty party will be pursued. The harness was an ordinary single driving harness with hip net and the buggy had a red running gear with a cracked side box and missing rubber on a hind wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keegan
Independence +svenue road
New Stater's Hospital
al Cohaut
Harnose
Harneas
Frank Brothers Sale Brings New Owners to City Store
Nick D Jackson and Henry G Frank acquire the one half interest in Louis Frank's clothing business, paying 6000 dollars and taking charge. Jackson previously served as cashier for Matt Parrott & Sons and later worked for the government on the Paramac canal project. The move is welcomed by friends, with Louis Frank’s next plans unannounced. Edna Strong relocates from Mulberry Street to Greens property on Broadway, accompanying others who are moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick D Jackson
Henry G. Frank
Frank Bros
Louis Frank
Jackson
Matt Parrott & Sons Company
Fparama Canal
Doubtleas
Waterloo
Edna Strong
Mulberry Street
Greens
Broadway Street
Chance of a Lifetime for Widows and Single Women
A classified notice seeks a sober 39 year old man for marriage, inviting widows and single women to respond via the Reporter Want Ad page. Mrs Edward Phillips and her daughter have left for Storm Lake and Fort Dodge for a couple of weeks of fishing trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Edward Phillips
Storm Lake
Fort Dodge
Pioneer Settler Patrick Murray Dies in Colorado
In Waterloo history Patrick Murray a pioneer settler dies at about eighty after a three month illness at his Colorado home near Pongee Springs. Born in County Clare Ireland he immigrated to New Jersey then Waterloo around 1860. He later moved to Colorado over twenty five years ago leaving two daughters and an aunt in Waterloo. He was a stone mason and Catholic Mutual Aid Society member. Funeral plans and burial in the Catholic cemetery west of the river are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
Waterloo
Pongee Springs
Salido
Colo
Colorado
Patrick Macray
County Clear
Ireland
New Jersey
Mra
Catherine McMahon
Mulberry Street
Patrick Murray Wilsotn
Minols
Central
Mwlinois Central Railroad
Good
Catholic Mutual Provenien Sociéty
Mawlfe
Special Arrangements For Burlington Waterloo Trip
Fans will ride a Rock Island special train to Burlington next Wednesday for the Burlington Waterloo series opener. Costing nearly 500 dollars to hire, tickets at three dollars each may cover half the fare. If crowd size justifies it, the Waterloo band may join for entertainment and support. A possible doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon and a Thursday game may wrap the series with combined admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Burlington
Waterloo
Des Moines
Aged Help Group Forms Local Wo men Chapter
A women volunteers chapter of the American Women's League met at Logan House parlors to organize a city unit led by Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Weigel. The group aims to provide a home and financial protection for women in old age, funded by life membership and investments, with offerings including mutual benefit and insurance without dues or initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Women's League
Logan House
Charles O. Weigel
HE. G Lewis
St Louis
Women's Magazing
Unis
Crim
St. Louis
Committee is Appointed to Advise GOP Campaign
New York Aug 22. Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee announced an advisory committee with members Richard A Ballinger Cornelius R Bilas William Nelson Cromwell Powell Clayton W Murray Crane John Hays Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles P Taft Arthur Vorys. Hitchcock will be chairman and Emer Dover secretary. The group covers the country and will advise on campaign conduct and finances. Cromwell acted as legal adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hitchcycsk
Republican National Committee Today
Richard A. Ballinger
Washington
Corneling RN. Bilas
Wiliam Nelson Cromwell
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
John Hays Hammond
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Charles P. Taft
Arthur Vorys
Ohio
Hitchcock
Emer Dover
Gromwell
Lightning Prank Surface Fatality Near Potteville
A lightning strike triggered dynamite in a mountain tunnel near Pottsville Pennsylvania today causing an explosion that killed two expert tunnel drivers and fatally injured a third. The blast occurred 1309 feet into the mountain at Valley View as lightning entered the underground chamber via steel rails or connecting wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
Valley View
Succeed Allison on Natal Affairs Senate Shakeup
Washington Aug 22 The death of Senator Allison triggers committee reshuffles with Senator Portman of California seen as likely to chair the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. The move would influence the naval program, western coast fortifications, and the Pacific squadron builds. Senator Perkins, long tied to steamship and whale fisheries, is also mentioned as qualified for the post. Perkins, born 1839 in Kennebunkport Maine, rose to state senator, then governor, and was appointed to fill a Senate vacancy after Leland Stanford's death, serving in the upper house since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. CG
Allison
Senate
Port Fans
California
Lie Lata
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Pacific Defense
Perkins Ignall
Senator Perkins
Kennabunkport
San Francisco
United States Senate
Leland Stanford
Congress
Hastily Writ Letter Highlights Haste in Spelling
A Waterloo reader shares a Bloomington, Illinois businessman's letter praising haste over accuracy. The misspelled message asks where to put a nickel and seeks guidance on a license, illustrating early 20th century concerns with literacy and typographical care.
Stormy meeting in Ohio over fraternal rate plank
In Putin Hay Ohio Aug 22 after a tutoring cloning session of the National Fraternal Congress last night the minimum rate assessment plank was discussed. The uniform bill was readopted and commended to state legislatures. One member claimed fraternal insurance must prove solvency to the public and argued against forcing organizations to operate under lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putin-Hay
Ohio
National Fraternal Congress
Taft Gifts and Socials in Taft Visit at Springs
Postmaster General Meyer arrived from Oyster Bay to confer with Judge Taft in Taft Springs. Taft received a heavy lakewood cane with an elephant head handle from Ceylon sent by C F Vance, assistant engineer in the Philippines. Mr and Mrs Charles Will and Mr and Mrs Mace Greene were entertained at Dr Jay Auner's Waverly home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Springs
Ark
Meyer
Oyster Bay
Taft
Ceylon
C. F. Vance
Moore Province
Philippines
Charles Will
Mace Greene
Jay Auner
Penalty Given to Hazers at West Point
Washington reports that Secretary of War Wright announced President Roosevelt approved punishment for eight cadets suspended for hazing. Two first class men will be dismissed from the academy, William T. Rossell Jr. and Harry G. Weaver, and six others suspended without pay for one year. Army officers deem the action adequate though regretted that Rosrell and Weaver must be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wright
West Point
Roosevelt
William T. Rossel, Jrr
William Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Harry G. Weaver
Illinois
Caird Ulags
Rosrell
Local Court Notes and Arrests In River City
Everett Cargill a 1 1/2 year old son of Harry Cargill was found drunk in a tax car and remanded to jail until memory returns after a night at the police station. Andrew Miller and Martin Allen were arrested for stealing a razor from Bismarck’s barber shop. blade found on the river bank near the scene. W R Fulton arrested for allegedly striking his wife with a dinner pan. judge continued the case for sentence. Will McClyne, 22, of Hannibal Mo, warned by Judge Kepford and sent to Laporte for cannery work. Henry Morris of Hudson given five days on the street with ball and chain after prior appearances. Miss Louise Melchert and Mrs Lux of Aurora Ill guests of Miss Margaret Wagner. Wagner departs with them to Bellevue. Mrs Frank Benedict entertained twelve ladies at a stock luncheon at the country club for Mrs Geo Ely of Dubuque. Blocklingers of Dubuque to visit Lang Souci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Cargill
Harry Cargill
Julian Alv
Askalrest
Andrew Miller
Martin Allen Lware
Bismarck
Tom Morris
Tom Hartman
W. R. Fulton
Kepford
Canning Factory
Henry Morris
Hudson
Divorce Case Seeks $25,000. Attachment Placed on Property
Attorneys in the W B Carpenter versus Catherine G B Carpenter suit secured a $10,000 attachment on marital property and seek further relief. The divorce petition filed on the 5th seeks a restraining injunction to prevent removal of the couple’s minor son from Waterloo city limits while court action continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Carpenter
Catherine GB
Carpenter
Attorney For Defense
Imit
Waterloo
West Line changes and plans for new Waterloo structure
The Cal Shran tarber shop 19 space will host Robert Clapp of South Bend Md who plans to open a haberdashery there by October. Davis and Vaughn moved from their pool hall to the old fire station with new fittings, as work begins on razing the white brick building to make way for a $36,000 replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Shran Tarber
Robert Clapp
South, Bend
Davis and Vaughn
Russell
West Side
Davis & Vaughn
Waterloo
Newell Street Road Photos By E W Spurr Of Ames
Photographs by E W Spurr of Newell capture the sand swept Newell street road before and after improvements. Images show teams pulling wagons through sand and an auto being helped to crest a dune by workers, taken during an inspection last Thursday and to be finished soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Spurr
Newell
McDonald
Ames
H.W. Spurr
Newell Street
Getef
Lstic
Anishad
Beautiful Gowns Highlight Parker Show Costumes
The Parker show features stunning Parisian costumes worn by company ladies. Miss Cora Mae Benson wears an over 500 yard China silk ensemble while Miss Louise Blake sports a gold dress with nearly a million beads. Milas Ethel Bundy and the Sunflower Belles also showcase elaborate outfits. John D. Malcom secures an accident policy after a workplace injury in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superba
Quperba
Cora Mae Benson
Mada
China
Louise Blake
Milas
Ethel Bundy
Miva Bundy
Mile
Anita
Opéra Comique
Desmond Sisters
Bouuball Park
Waterloo
Halian Archbishop to Receive Cardinal’s Hat in Rome
Wallington August 22 The many friends of Archbishop Diane de Fateo ne are delighted by assurance he will be called to Rome within six months to receive the cardinal’s hat for his diplomatic mission from the Vatican to the American church. Mgr Falconio, the future cardinal, is the only American citizen and has long served as papal legate in North America and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walllington
Diane de Fateone
Rome
Vatican
United States
Holy See
Mer
Falconte
Buffalo
Allegheny
Niagara
Ths
New York
Mar. Falconio
Mgr
Falconio
White House
Satolli
Martinelli
Diplomatic Corpu
Washington
Quebec
Cardinal Merry del Val
Paps
GIVING TOO MUCH HONOR TOILSTOL BIRTHDAY FACES VETO
Authorities in St. Petersburg oppose plans for Count Leo Toilstol’s sixtieth birthday celebration on September 5. The education ministry vetoed Kazan University’s plan to grant him an honorary degree. Misa Julia O'Keefe visited friends at Westgate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Leo Toilstol
Acme
Bure
Ministry of Education
University of Kazan
Solster
Misa Julia O'Keefe
Westgate
Laporte City Fair Promises Record Premiums and Races
Laporte district fair set for September 15 to 17 offers $1,300 in race purses and broad premium awards across stock, poultry, dairy, domestic manufacturing, and children's divisions. International Stock Food Co will sponsor stock and poultry prizes. five race events include a $400 pacing purse and a $300 trotting purse. District superintendents manage thirteen divisions with attention to Blackhawk county products and handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaventh
Laporte
Far Association
Tha Jorganization
Chilldren
International Stock Food Company
Minneapolis
Jon
Lara
Blackhawk County
Castle
O. AL Wallace
B—Horsas
Ic. Yarrow
A. Bown
B.gingrich
C. A
Vallain
Booth
O—Children's Department
Mra
A. Hayzlett
Bears Buy Plethora Pushes New York Markets Higher
New York August 22 Today's stock market shows heavy trading with sales reaching 1 091 900 dollars. Largest Saturday business since Harriman era in August 2005. Efforts to shock bears by forcing buy on large contracts in names like Amalgamated Copper Rock Island and New York Central dominated early gains. Late selling wiped gains, leaving the plaza unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriman's
Rock I Sland
Comman
New York Central
Bt. Louis
San Francisco
Night Riders Torch Tobacco Barn in Kentucky Farm Raid
In Brookville near Plymouth on August 22 twenty masked night riders attacked Walter Galloway’s tobacco barn, torched 8,000 pounds of tobacco, and fled after Galloway fired from his window striking one rider. The wounded man’s identity was disclosed and he may be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Walter Galloway
Plymouth
Galloway
Atrack
Balke Refuses to Pay Burial Bill After Fatal Auto Crash
New Bedford Mass Aug 22 After three days at the bedside of 106 year old Gilmeina Demeld the little girl fatally injured by his auto John Archbold Standard Oil magnate now refuses to settle the undertaker bill and has engaged Jawarov to negotiate a settlement The bill stands 228 Archbold would deduct 68 the price of the cemetery lot Charles MR Cummings volunteered his services and brought a 10000 sale offer for the child’s birth date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Gilmeina, Demeld
John &, Archbold
Jawarov
Tre Bill Ie
Archbold
Cametery
Charles MR. Cummings Hs
Dorth
Raised Value of Bills in Chicago Heist
Chicago police arrest William Wright and Nantel Rhoder on August 22 for allegedly passing two counterfeit one dollar bills altered to imitate ten dollar notes. The suspects, claimed as associates of attorney A P B Wright of Streator, face fraud charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willam Wright
A. PB. Wright
Streator, Witners
Nantel Rhoder
Strike Riot at Cleveland Rocks City Amid clash with strikebreakers
A fierce riot erupted in Cleveland as striking workers clashed with strike breakers. One man was badly beaten and several others were injured by missiles as police fired to disperse the mob. In Georgia, Howell Bryan will speak in Macon on Sept 14, after a trip home with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
Georgia
Atlanta
Howell Eraterial Bryan
Macon
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Wite
Vedra P
Barclay Street
Ringling Bros
Frank Bsraos
Raneice Murray
Mrs
Charles ©. Walgel
Logan
Natal
George Clements Perkins
Mtinoa Man
Nickelodeon
Bloomington
The
Vance
Hazers
Misa Louise Melchert
Mrs. Lux
Aurora
Ill
Gosta
Margaret Wagner
Saxon Street
Mise Wagner
Bellevue
Frank Benedict
Pte of
Stock
Macheon
Geo, Ely
Dubuque
B. F. Blocklinger
City
H. M. Reed
Lang Souci
Blocklinger
Iola Brown
Imas
Great Parker
Ball Park
John D. Malcom
North American Accident Insurance Company of
West Aide
Halian
Wil
Diomede Falcoio
Laporte City Fair
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Walter
Bunch
Magnate Balke
C. Hull
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