Mc Williams Confesses as Grand Jury Indicts Him
McWilliams faces four murder indictments after a grand jury report details the killings of Mary McWilliams Cora Ne Williams Lois McWilliams. He is brought to court, silent, with defense plans pending as Coroner Swan recounts the grisly scene and urges confession to end the torment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
McWillams
Biliott
F. Ballou
Fouts
Bish
Elliott
Blair
William McWiliams
Mary McWilliams
Cora NeWilliams
Lois McWilliams
Sherif Curtis
Fivuf
Bar of Justice
H. G Chappell
Chanpell
McWilliams
AcWilliams
Goroner Swan
Otice
Grand Jury
Essant
The Trappers Are Busy Season Opens With Fine Pelts
The season of trapping is at hand with excellent lots of pelts arriving. Coon, mink, skunk, muskrat and polecat predominate in this section. Hides are in excellent condition and will rank higher than former years. Muskrat and coon are especially good and traps finding the Hey animals plentiful. Market set firm and shipments large for the early season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhia
Government Building Nears Occupancy in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Henry Brack who have lived in Waterloo since construction began left for Muskegon Michigan after presenting a flags report to the government superintendent. The report to the supervising architect shows total building costs of 11069810 with vouchers 10321570 for construction heating 2956 70 miscellaneous but plumbing remains unfinished and occupancy is expected by December 16 with heating installed and fixtures in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brack
Waterloo
Brack
Muskegon
Michigan
Fallawa
Prble Eo Ip
Pastor Forkenbrock Assigned to St Marys Parish
The Rev Father W W H Forkenbrock, ordained in 1898, has been assigned to St Marys parish and will reside in Waterloo around December 12 to assume charge. An Iowa native, he comes from a parish in Iowa and will supply services at St Marys as soon as relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W H. Forkenbrock
St Mary's
Waterloo
Iowa
Hemesath Hag
Orkenbrock Ig
St. Frances Seminary
Milweusee
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Hubuque
Kerwick Seminary
St Louis
Forkenbrocks
Dyeravillé
St. Mary’s Parish
Father Mulcahy
St. Joseph's Church
Willny Mags
St. Mary's Church
Addition Planned for St Josephs College in Dubuaie Times
The Dubuaie Times reports an addition is planned for St Josephs College as spring brings a new wing to the already magnificent building. Past expansions included a chapel gymnasium glass sleeping rooms and a size doubling. This year rising student numbers strain dormitory space with seniors now in private rooms, prompting likely more sleeping quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic College
Dubuaie
St. Joseph's College
St. Joseph’s College
Tax Lists Must Be Returned by Township Clerks
Auditor Rainbow stated today that several township clerks have neglected pending delinquent taxes. The report notes this delays the process, as lists must be handed to the treasurer by the last day of December to avoid handicapping financial reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Fires Reported in Waterlgo Dwellings and Factory
November saw multiple blazes in Waterlgo including two frame dwellings and a frame factory. The Albert Holzer double house on Walnut suffered the worst damage at 200, fires required hose, and 50 feet of line. Firemen worked about three hours across six fires, with nine alarms in November of the prior year, many from furnaces and stoves heated after shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Albert Holzer
Walnut
Bix
Holzer
John Jackson
Steves
Windsor Hotel Sale Brings 10200 Price Paid in Waterloo
John R. Reston sold the Windsor hotel property on Sycamore street to the Mercantile Warehouse Co. for 10200, with expected modernization. The deal shows $2700 profit over three years, and the firm may soon erect a brick building as leases expire. Lena O Keefe recovers from appendicitis after hospital operation in Norfolk, returning to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Reston
Windsor Hotel
Sycamore Street
Marcantile Warehouse Co
Mercantile Warehouse Company
W. I. Lane
Wisconsin
C. Pickett
F. McElhinney
Ira Hoover
Royal Hotel
J. R. Rector
Waterloo’ Res Estate
Lena O'Keefe
Mig O'Keefe
Join Wade
Norfolk
Neb
Waterloo
Vnsi
Library Rents Auditorium to Chelatian Scientist Society
The library near Mulberry and East Fifth streets completed arrangements to rent the basement Auditorium of the new Carneglebrary for 26 per month for one year to the Chelatian Scientist Society. They will use the room Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, keeping rest of week open to other societies. Rental money funds furniture for the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carneglebrary
Mulberry
East Fifth Streets
Chelatian Scientist
Society
Generety
Frost Mangrich wedding ties Fox township to town
The marriage of Miro John Frost of Fox township and Miss Mary Mangrich of Gilbertville was performed by Rev Father Nammers. The couple will reside on a Fox township farm formerly occupied by Aug Appling. A large reception followed with garlands, bridal roses, and Milwaukee-style refreshments. Attending were Frank Frost and Miss Helena Mangrich plus other relatives.
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Nove
Dayvertorday
Miro John Frost
Fox Township
Nias Mary Mangrioch
Nemmers
Frank Frost
Iles Helena Mangrich
Maes
Gibertylle
Fox ‘Township
Milwaukee
Father Wm. Nenbel
Father Meier
Dyersville
Father Nuebel
H. A. Schmitz
Waterloo
Nammers
Big Trade on Galery finpehe in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
O. D. Graham of Grahan Crandall firm with a five acre celery garden near Rownd's park reports a successful meeting in the city afternoon. The trade centers on Thanksgiving cutlery sales totaling 320 frozen tuners, all sold in Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Graham
Grahan & Crandall
Fragmented prompt text about pursuit and threat
The readable parts describe a tense pursuit and taunting exchange with threats of violence. No clear event, names, places, or dates are identifiable to form a full news item.
Funeral of James Talty at St Raphael’s Cathedral
Funeral services for the late James Talty were held at 5:00 pm Thursday from the home to St Raphael’s cathedral with a high mass celebrated by Rev. Father Toomey. Deacons were Father Carey and Father Murphy, with a sermon by Father Toomey. A large crowd followed to Mt Olivet cemetery where pallbearers included John Sheridan and others. Proeminent Broux Cley' woman and companions have returned from Rapid City, D. S. where they plan to lodge government claims and promote a Sioux City colony nearby.
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Dubuque
James ‘Talty
St. Raphael's Cathedral
Jaquiem
Father Toomey
Father Carey
Father Murphy
Mt. Olivet
John Sheridan
Davyld Ahern
Thos, Rafferty
Joln Carroll
Joseph Connelly
Harriott Comstock
Mra
M. A. Wilson
Auod Sieh
Mins Katter Hmlett
Broux Cley
Repid City
Sioux City
Rapid City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Firm
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucus surfaces. It is advertised as not a quack medicine and to have been prescribed by leading physicians. Testimonials are offered free, with Toledo, Ohio as the source and a local druggist selling the remedy.
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J. Chmney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Drugelets
Hall
November Fatalities and Deaths Count in Waterloo
The Record of November reports an even dozen Waterloo residents died from causes including pneumonia typhoid fever and tuberculosis. Multiple tragic deaths are noted along with bulletins from Elmwood Fairview and Cedar Falls, listing names ages and burial places.
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Waterlooang
Auleide
Atill Biett
Leon Wealcott
Tirth Street
Bari Dockey
Rock Island
Blume Street
Bre
Gracia Andrewea
Lillian ‘Monde Byadler
Elmwood
Sarah H.sennett
Logan Avenua
Fairview
Wealey Strange Stokes
Washington Atreet
Gan
John P. von Lacknti
Jafferson Street
Iver
Fairman
Neilie Rider
Grant Avenue
Navy
Karl Praneis
Rocksland
West Tenth Atroat
Cedar Falls
Leon E. Westcott
Chereyetrees
Elfsh Street Bridge
Cedar Falle
Gracia
Amanda Andrews
East Seventh Street
Yerra
Eun
Dwight Bowar
Linden Place
Bart Wilson
John H. Fryberwey
Argyle Atreoot
Monte Agnen Fryberger
Argyle Etreot
DeWald Moves Sugar Factory to New Waterloo Block
Geo. W. DeWald relocates his sugar factory from 113 East Mfthastraet to the Orinda block at 108 East Fimh Straet. The former public room becomes a public lounge and pool hall with four tables. The front area will be a smoking room with new fixtures. repairs delay furniture delivery. DeWald, a longtime Waterloo resident, expanded brands and plans to push wholesale business.
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Geo. W. DeWald
Mfthastraet
Orinda Block
Fimh Straet
Todd Bros. Drug Store
DeWald
Iils
Seal of
Cuba
Tawa
Commercial Club
Walker Whiteside
Dat
Ning Bas Ayrung An Foova
Waterloo
Geo. DeWald
Two Hurt In Runaway Near Waels Central Depot
Frank Clana and W. A. Knouff were thrown from an American Bixprek delivery wagon drawn by a new horse after a switch engine startled the team at 9:48 this morning near Water street and Park avenue. Both men escaped serious injury as the wagon capsized near the Blackhawk Lumber office. The horse bolted toward the depot, the shafts broke, and minimal other damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clana
W. A. Knouff
Waels Central Pessenger
American Bixprek Company
Water Street
Park Avenue
Blackhawk Lumber Ohee
Thene Awl Deda Lulu Ble and Me Frodded News Surveil
A fragmented account notes Wille-M Wy deranged crime scene behavior near a postal hub. The text mentions Lulu Ble and The Awl Deda observing authorities and a post dispatch office in a murky sequence.
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Lulu
Cmce
Lous Post-Dispatch
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MC Williams
Wiliams
Gora
Cora
G. Swan
Buchanan County
Ming
Bean
Itfarenca
Swan
Mr. Swan
Bratana
Heaven
Mac
Father Forkenbrock III
St.mary’s
Sucamore Street
Mercantile Warehouse
Gilbertville
Sioux City Journal
Charles Dana Reed
G. G. Bickley
Whoas
West Fourth Street
Hummel Hotel
Layge Ong
Galery Finpehe
Foc
Taylor & Stroebul's
James Talty
Uecide
Gen
Hia Brand
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