Congress Opens Fifty Ninth In Session With Canal Act
Washington December 4 The first session of the fifty ninth congress convened at noon Vice President Fairbanks called the senate to order Clark McDowell led the house Cannon was re elected speaker with 243 votes to 128 for Williams The senate adjourned for a tribute to Senator Platt Hepburn introduced a bill to amend the Panama canal law to facilitate bond sales and appropriate sixteen and one half million dollars for immediate canal construction
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Perkins to retire from NY Life roles in April election
New York December 4 The Evening Post reports George W Perkins will retire from the vice presidency of New York Life and from the chairmanship of its finance committee at the coming April election. A Perkins friend said the step followed Morgan’s suggestion and would be formally announced soon.
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Massacres Reported Across Russian Localities
In St. Petersburg a decisive meeting of leaders is planned on a constitut assembly. Official Jewish reports claim massacres of Jews in 130 Russian localities. In Cleveland Mrs. Cassie J. Chadwick testified in bankruptcy court, with no significant evidence revealed and she nearing collapse.
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Balfours Resignation Reported In London
London December 4 Premier Balfour met King Edward at Buckingham Palace and is said to have tendered his resignation from the cabinet. Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman summoned for an interview with the king. An official announcement of the ministry's resignation and the king's acceptance is expected tonight.Washington December 4 President to appoint Franklin Lane of San Francisco to the Interstate Commerce Commission following Governor Fifer's resignation. Grop Report boosts cotton prices in New York and New Orleans. Soldier Pendleton held for murder in Cebu. New York Jews march in memory of the Russian massacre. Sixteen leading teams ride in the bicycle race. Professor Van Leuthold dies in Berlin.
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Congressman Cousins Seeks Repeal of Bankruptcy Law
Washington December 4 Congressman's Gousing bill aims to repeal the bankruptcy law with Senator Dolliver promising a similar Senate measure. Federal Judge Falt ers Fiat drops as court lacks jurisdiction in government rebates cases against Santa Fe and other railways under the antikining act.
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Paying Cost for West Waterloo Paving Reveals Owner Shares
City Engineer C T Wilson and assistant Ralph Slippey completed a detailed paying assessment for West Waterloo paving under contract No 2 by Jacobs Asphalt, totaling 40003.25 dollars. Waterloo pays 9781.25 dollars. property owners owe 10822.48 dollars split by lot size and ownership, with charts posted for public viewing by aldermen French Wingworth and Byrnes and City Clerk Thompson.
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Gas leak endangers Penney children and Lacey home fire
A coal gas incident near Swaletvale left aged James Penney and his wife nearly overcome while their children, Fansy and Joseph, were found unconscious in a gas-filled room. A phyaletan and inmates revived them after the stove pipe was jammed into the chimney. Separately, the Lacey home, owned by W R Lacey, burned largely interiorly while the family attended church, causing total loss of books, heirlooms, and valuables estimated at 816,000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Man Pleads Guilty in Family Murder Case
In Independence Ohio County Court William Williams admitted guilt to three indictments for killing his wife Lois and two daughters. Judge Blair will sentence at 1 30 Friday afternoon. Crowd surged into the crowded courtroom as Williams stood unmoved, facing a possible insanity defense previously discussed by his lawyers.
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May Run Branch Trains Daily Service Between Waterloo and Albert Lea
The May Run Branch will operate daily trains 405 and 422 with Sunday service added within a week or two between Waterloo and Albert Lea Ming. Currently trains run daily except Sunday and only trains 401 and 402 serve local siding riders to Waterloo just after midnight. Master horseshoers raised shoeing from 20 to 28 cents for resetting, and added a few cents for placing a new shoe, setting price at 60 cents.
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Tax sale at Blackhawk County draws six bidders
Sparse turnout marked the December tax sale at the county courthouse with 85 parcels on offer. Only six bidders attended, including F G Clark, Smith & Reed of Cedar Rapids, J C Gates, C B Halliday, and attorneys Merrian and Davie son. Two parcels drew attention for tiny bids, Laporte residence at 24.03 and Waterman residence at 25.23, both sold for tax amounts amid a flood of mathematical conjecture over immeasurably large numbers.
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Waverly Banks Prosperous Despite Hard Times
Waverly banks report record deposits, with totals rising to new highs. The Waverly Savings Bank doubled deposits in eight months, while Firat National and other institutions show substantial gains, reflecting broad local prosperity over five years.
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Lost Love and His Life at Mercy Hospital
Charles Noble, a young starch works separator, died after a five week battle from injuries and burns suffered when he fell into a hot tank following an accident at the Cedar Rapids starch works. His wife, who had left and returned, remains a central question after his death and the circumstances of the event are not fully explained. Noble leaves two children.
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Seed corn specials planned for winter outreach
Secretary Wells of the Town Grain Dealers association plans a seed corn outreach train titled seed corn gospel to travel towns this winter. Professor Holden will provide staff assistants to aid in extension work as the first Chicago Great Western trip runs through Ha lfney. The Great Western train will visit towns in February with lectures extended to forty minutes, aiming to cover unvisited territory.
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Train plans and farming notes outlined for autumn
The article discusses expanding branch lines this winter and proposes trains in late September and early October to aid seed corn testing on farms. Professor Holden seeks trains to facilitate communication of ideas and to advance corn testing methods. Dr. B W Cotton reports improvement in Colorado Springs where he recuperates, with his wife remaining there.
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Fortune From Dutch Government Claimed By Ancestry Heir
Mrs. Gurach of Waterloo around 70, descendant of Lutz lenders to Holland government two centuries ago, seeks heirs and shares in a fortune said to total millions. Her daughter Mrs. Hersh in Barclay township and relatives are being pursued to determine eligibility for distributions from the distant loan.
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Marriage Question Flags Iowa Nebr Laws In Bluffs Case
A Council Bluffs inquiry questions the validity of a marriage between M. Swaney and Mrs. Ball after a Nebraska divorce and an Iowa six month remarriage ban. The case may go to the district court, affecting many similar Nebraska-Iowa marriages. Also, Henry W. Grout reports building work at Commercial and Fifth streets will finish this winter, with two gangs moving rapid work under D. P. Falls.
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Small Fire Saturday at Railroad Y M G A
East aide fire department rushed to the Railroad Y M G A area above Central shops shortly after 7:00 p m Saturday. A furnace pine fire ignited the packing room door leaving a charred edge. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was extinguished. no damage reported.
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Longtime Blackhawk County Resident Thomas Humphrey Dies
Thomas F. Humphrey, early Blackhawk County resident and former county supervisor, died at his Eagle Township home early Sunday. Born October 23, 1846 in Ohio, he settled in Magla township, helped develop farms, and held public roles including county supervisor, treasurer of the Blackhawk County Mutual Insurance, and church elder. Funeral service Tuesday at 12:30 PM at his home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Died at Willy farm Pioneer Thomas Fay passes away
Thomas Fay died at his daughter’s home on the Willy farm Monday forenoon after a long illness aged old age and infirmities. He was a pioneer settler of Blackhawk county of Irish descent and resided here over forty six years. He leaves three sons and two daughters. His wife and one son preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements have not been made. City Clerk R C Thompson receives many inquiries about Waterloo public utilities and directory projects, with many letters showing interest and questions.
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