Gruesome Death Along Gladbrook Railway Tracks
A young canvasser from Gladbrook, likely 20 to 25, was found dead near the Chicago Great Western tracks at dawn. He appears to have been ground under the wheels of a passenger train at about two o'clock, with remains scattered along the right of way. Identity remains unknown despite coroner’s inquest and examination of pockets, watch, tobacco, and few coins. The deceased, described as well-dressed and sociable, had been canvassing from town to town to raise funds for school in the summer months.
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Gladbrook
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
Erolind Gladbrook
Carlisle Runs Amuck Over Booze in Cedar Rapids
A. J. Carlisle, ex-saloon keeper on Water street, sparked a brawl last night, abusing residents, slashing a man with a steak, and resisting Detective A P Houston. He was dragged to jail after clashes with officers, pleaded guilty to drunken and disorderly conduct, and was fined. Police seek two missing Cedar Rapids youths, George Carberry and Harold King, described with ages, appearance, and attire.
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J.carlisle
Water Street
Jim Hanlon
Sheefsteak
Pote
Houston
Poollee Department
Billy
Garrisia
Carlisle
Kepford
Cedar Rapids
George Carberry
Fale
Harold King
Jeanp Hosts Farmers Day With Ball Games And Races
The town of Jeanp near the western Burchenan line hosted a Farmers Day with a full street program. A morning ball game between married men of Jesup and Winthrop ended 8 to 4 in Jeanp’s favor, followed by street races and events won by EB Bantz H Bantz Kies and others. The afternoon feature was a Fairbank Jesup baseball game, a 5 to 0 shutout for Fairbank, with Cristiana and Fergeman handling Jesup and Ham and Meaney for Fairbank, amid a large cheering crowd.
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Jusup
Korea
Burchenan
Blackhawk
Jeanp
Jesup
Winthrop
Eb, Bantz
H. Bantz
Kies
Burrow
Mise Kies
Miss Burrows
Orley Bantz
Shirtey
Bright Star
Hantz
Frat
Junsten
Sudden death of boy in Iowa City shocks family
Paul Mueller aged 12 died Thursday morning at home of his mother Mrs Justina Mueller in Iowa City. He is a brother of Dr A J Mueller Waterloo and the cause was heart failure after a period of pulmonary tuberculosis. Survived by mother and five brothers and two sisters in Iowa City. Dr A J Mueller delayed telegram arrival and left for Waterloo after message. Funeral arrangements not yet known. Sister Mrs Hattie Wheeler of Clarion Iowa is dead. Mrs Ire Utter reports her sister's death. EB Wenner from this city visiting Town City for a few days.
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J. A. Mueller
Iowa City
Paul Mueller
Justina Mueller
A. J. Mueller
Waterloo
W. P. Mueller
Kansas City
Mary T. Mueller
Otto H. Mueller
Lews F. Mueller
Margaret Mueller
Ire Utter
Hattie Wheeler
Clarion
Iowa
John “Woods
Anna Retth
Leehey
Malloy
Minnesota
Art Kelley
Fairbank Tapent
John Ambrose
Stinneapolis
Minenegata
J. B. Murphy
Auta Barrett
Rowley
John Leshey
David Arthur
Terre Haute
Ind
Lydia Long
GW. Arthur
Bronson
J. Vroom
J.B. Edwards
Nick Klein
Erlends
Itd
Marble
Aviguet Kurtz
Seymour Poynér
Joe Testor
Raymond
Fetor Jungen
Folke
H.brisco
Gaston Lions
Mauda Waterfield
Bertha Morrison
Washburn
Adrian Harris
John Mead
Olva
McVey
Edna
Pauline Foley
Genevieve Flaherty
Eon
Cyn Spicer
Gedar Falla
Z. B. Edwards
Krebs
Waterlan
Frank Bros
Chas
Raubies Seenes
Clade Mahonna
Vinton
Frank Mahatina
Ed. Reeva
Tipton
Milas May Taylor
Blanche Byeta
Geiar Falls
Billa Hobson
D. Cunningham
Mondey
Drivar
Esther Lusted
Cedar Falls
O. G. Young
Dinkertoft
Rayemond
Hobry Parker
Vera
Jesup
Oskaloosa Mra
HW. A. Taylor
Migs Mina
Hit. Vernon
TS. M. Nielgen
Good Shepherd Sisters Seek Donations for Dubuque House
Dubuque based House of Good Shepherd, five years established, appeals in city parishes for voluntary donations to aid girls in care. Sisters Mary Frances and Mary Celeste travel from the Dubuque home to raise funds, noting debt and limited income from paid services and a laundry. The institution feeds and clothes around eighty, with sewing machines and needlework expanding revenue, while promoting reform and consecration among residents and former patients.
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House of Good Shepard
Mary Frances
Mary Celeste
Dubuque Ars
St Mary’s
St. Joseph's
The
Sisters of the God Shepherd
Hyme
Dubuque
Dubuque Institution
Hennessy
Conferences of St. Vincent de Paul
Knights of Columbus
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Chalmers Detroit Car Arrives in Watstiaa City
The first Chalmers Detroit car arrived from the factory today in Watstiaa City. Smith says he will be pleased to show the automobile to prospective buyers. More cars of the same make will arrive next week for demonstrations and sale at a low price of 1800 dollars. Demand far exceeds supply with over 2000 cars manufactured and sold, and dealers report difficulty obtaining units. The Chalmers Detroit Co plans temporary headquarters at Hast Firth and Mulberry.
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Watstiaa
Thad
Smith
Ave Oniohetraucne
Prospectiva Purchasera
Chalmers-Detroit
Auznet
SA Chalmers
Sunt
Mer
Old Timers Rally for Pioneer Spirit in Delaware County
In Harlville Iowa August 21 a Delaware county old settlers picnic drew about five thousand with militia drill, float parade, two bands, and a Manchester vs Harlville baseball game. Charles E Pickett spoke for forty five minutes to enthusiastic listeners, praised by many as a strong campaign backer.
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Harlville
Iowa
Delaware County
Manchester
Inkind
Charles
Pickett
Congress
Fickett
Ife
Antic
Road On Newell Street Transformed By Good Roads Work
Inspection of Newell Street road improvements by Good Roads Commissioner McDonald Ames city officials and the Board of Trade found the sandy stretch turned into a hard sand clay surface. Estimated total cost about 900 dollars with about one third funded by the city and county. impact shown by reduced hauling costs and a farmer building a $5,000 house choosing not to haul lumber to Ames.
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Newell Street
Good Roads
McDonald
Ames
Board of Trade
Doty
Rechtfertig
Dewar
Surmier
Déwar
Saed
Sue
YMCA Outing Train to Lake Frances Promises Joyous Trip
The Lake Frances trip by M. C. A. members was set for an annual outing. Officers elected include a mayor and police judge, with other posts to be filled at the camp. Secretary Devendorf was told to bring potatoes vegetables and apples for dinner. The ahead committee waited to greet the boys upon arrival.
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Lake Frances
Ater
Devendorf
Big Parade to Head Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day in the city on September 7 aims for a record turnout with a big parade. The organizers expect thousands to attend from far regions, with a full program of speeches, bands, and union and civic contingents forming along Fourth Street and Mulberry through Washington and Park to Lincoln Park.
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Havea
Waterloo
Thoss
Parada
Fourth Street
Mulberry Street
Franklin Street
Lower Franka
Fourth
Walnut Street
Washington
Sycamore
Franklin
Lincoln Park
E. G. Pullen
Electric Park
Life 100 Strenuous Man Files Divorce Suit
Ligsle Meixner has filed for divorce from husband Andrew Meixner, a Westfield factory worker. The couple married in Rockford, Illinois, March 25, 1905, and moved to Waterlog soon after. The petition cites Aug 14 physical assault and repeated cruel treatment, seeking $300 attachment, temporary alimony of $160, and $1,000 permanent alimony in installments of $5 per week, with final hearing pending.
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Ligsle Meixner
Andrew Meixner
Westfield
Rockford
Town and Township News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Waverly and Raymond notes list numerous visits by relatives and friends from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Creston. Myron Peck seeks telegraph operator certification in Dubuque while church camp meetings in Waterloo attract attendees.
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Waverly
Myron Peck
Dubuque
Myron
The
Evangelical Church
Tts
Waterloo
George Ritter Sr
Agra
Henry Moyer
Rittera
Roepibly
Munger
Janesville
Emil Rausch
Marino City
St. Paul's
Mole
Garman
Danvery
Walt
Prominent Butte Figure Dies After Trip to Chicago
Old Settlers day drew crowds in Fairbank with Hopkins Brothers beating Fairbank in both games and a death note on Butte merchant Henry L. Frank. Frank, a longtime West-Strokem resident and mine operator, died in Cincinnati after a Paris trip while planning a Europe sale. He had served Montana as mayor and state legislator, aligning with Democrat party.
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Frank Bros
Henry L. Frank
Butte
Montana
Cincinnati
Frank
Mant
Idaho
Canada
Prank
Paris
Chicago
Peral Bie
Europe
Mr. Frank
United States
W. A. Clark
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Park Avenue
Jefferson Street
Klinefeller
Bat” Nelson
Hale
A. Jd
Carlisle E
A. P. Houston
Tremont House
William Sutter
Oxiger
Fommy Kittrell
Ideal
EB. J. Wenner
Bisters OF
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Home ‘of Good Shepherd of
Chalmers
Detroit
OLD Timers
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Earlville
Jon
Chas E. Pickett
Large
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Lake Francis
Marshall T. P. Starr
R. C. Dusk
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Cedar Rapids Federation
Cedar Rapids Building Trades Department
Waterloo Central Labor Union
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Marshalltown Band
Marshalltown Trades and Labor
Electric Park Bond
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Carpenters’ Union
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Electrical Workers’ Uunion
Plumbers’ Union
Cement Workers’ Union
Painters' Upion
W. Guy
Jansa
Bard
Machinists' Union
Bailermulers’ Union
Bailermayera' Helpers
Federal Lator
Blacksmiths’ Union
Telegraph Oparatura
International Association of Cat Workers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Order of
Brotherhood of Railway Tralmen
Switchmen’s Union
R. R. Reed
Barbers’ Union
M. J. Wagner
Mra
Meixner
Slégei
Jeaup
H. L. Frank
West—Strokem
Verition In
Fairbank
Hopking Brothers
Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
Mizael Margaret Kane
Joyce
Independence
John Murphy
Mabel Grawnover
Frank Lacey
Helen
Katie
Kane
Cedar Rapiis
M. Kane
Hopkins Bros
Hopkins
Finch
Good Shepherd Order
Mina Gladys Buenete
J. W. Hough
Readlyn
Joseph Reith
Immaculate Conception Church
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