Waterloo clears silk thief in vagrancy case
Harry Rogers alias Roach, linked to a silk theft ring, was found not guilty of vagrancy in Waterloo after Wisconsin officials failed to secure extradition and left town. Det Houston testified, while Nellie Roach was released after a separate vagrancy hearing.
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Harry Rogers
Waterloo
Chris. Burns
J. B. Webber
LaCrosse
Wis
Ilinois Central Depot
Nelle Roach
Daisy Lee
Rogers
Houston
Winona
Webber
la Crosse
Burns
Mr. Burns
Chiat Webber
Keach
W. N. Birdsall
A. B. Kepford
Swisher
Ilness Central Depot
Defensa
Kepford
Nellie Roach
Mrs. Rogers
Danny Lee
Kenford
Nellie
Roach
Wisconsin
Ellsworth
F. J. Hartwell
Winconsin
Watatna
Chris J. Burns
Chris. J. Burns
Rogera
Caldwell
Calwell
Mgr
Shertt Hurney
Sheriff Caldwell
Birdsall
Barnes
Chief Webber
Clatiman
Mr. Girdsall
John J. Webber
Patitioner
Minnesota
Whiona
Explosive Find Tied to Spokane Hotel Manager
George Lufkin a former Mast Wor terloo township resident now hotel manager in Spokane reports that a box containing dynamite and a full set of safe crackers tools was found at the Workingmen's Home. Police suspect J C Wren linked to a gang of safe crackers, with Wren having left the box at the residence over unpaid board.
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George Lufkin
Unis Celty
Spokane
Washington
Mr. Lutkin
J. C. Wren
Wren
Lurkin
Distant Steps Toward Equity in Waterloo Property Dispute
Dullond sues Adelaide Fullerton in Waterloo to force specific performance over lot 3, block 40, original plat. He claims purchase price and tendered balance, seeks court order for deed delivery. Also reports on divorce petitions in Cedar Rapids area, alleging drunkenness and mistreatment, including Frances Harris vs Thomas Harris and related name restoration requests.
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Equity
Adelaide Fullerton
Waterloo
District Court
Atea
East Side
Penne
Arthur
Hile
Cedar Rapids
Frances Harris
Thomas Harris
Jorg
Tesuipe
Grecaoc
Majestic Theatre Sunday Show Held as Vaudeville
Police Judge Kepford ruled the Majestic Sunday performance was not a sacred concert but vaudeville. Manager L O Hisher was found guilty of violating the Sunday show ordinance and fined 50 dollars. An appeal to district court is expected to test the ordinance's validity. A W C T U member pressed the judge to convict.
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Hieber
Majestic
A. AB. Kepford
Majestic Theatre
L. O. Hisher
Waterloo
Waterloo Lumber Co vs Des Moines Insurance case heard
In district court Judge Pratt hears Waterloo Lumber Co and N. T. Brows against Des Moines Insurance. Jury trial waived. policy allegedly placed Jan 30, 1905 for barn and contents worth 626. Fire Feb 7 destroyed property. insurer allegedly refused payment, claim challenged as a locally negotiated policy rejected in favor of another company. Also notes farmer B. O. Haymony from east of Laporte, corn yields and seed purchases.
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Waterloo Lumber Co
N. T. Brows
Des Moines Insurance Company
Prday
Trlal
Pratt
Sign on Grace M D church for sale turns prank
Pedestrians on Mast Fourth street were surprised by a sale notice on the Grace M D church. A nearby property owner placed the sign as a joke. Harry Miller allegedly moved the sign causing a fainting incident on East Fourth and Mulberry. He is recovering but friends fear the outcome. A plat named Rainbow’s Cedar River Park adds about 33 lots between Willard and Burton avenues near Park Road by the river, part of the association’s ground sold recently.
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Mast Fourth Street
Grace M.D. Church
Notics Ie
G M. Allen
Mr. Allen
Harry Miller
Inter
Vale Tees
East Fourth
Mulb
County Recorder
Mrs Donovan In Serious Condition After Stroke
Mrs Dan Donovan aged 61 of Pine Street is very low after a stroke that struck Thursday night. She has been in frail health for nearly two years and remains in a weakened condition.
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Donovan
Dan Donovan
Prize list from Kirmesse at Ilks Hall Sycamore St Marys
Judges announced today the varied prizes awarded at last week's Kirmesse held in ilks hall on Sycamore by St Marys Shareh. Items such as water set, silk quilts, centerpieces, blankets, and other household wares were won by numerous residents including Conrad Klamn, Mrs. Matt Gelli, Rube Brown, Philip Fried, Miss Sophie Beeh, and Geo B Crean.
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Ilks Hall
Sycamore
St. Mary's
Aire
Conrad Klamn
Matt. Gelli
Rube Brown
Philip Fried
Frank Lies
Preg Burger
John Kurtz
Gilbertville
Adam Koch
Viola Kaseht
Genter Piace
Ars
Wao
Kascat
Canter Plesa
John Baro
Sophie Beehmer
Waterloo Welcomes Bartles Sweney Oil Plant
Local report details the Bartles Sweney Oil Co establishing storage tanks and a refinery complex at Logan Avenue and the Baltimore tracks in Waterloo. President G Sweney cites Waterloo’s growth, location, and business spirit as key factors, with operations starting soon and a United States Express Co. city office opening.
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Waterloo
G. Sweney
Swaney
Bartles
Bar
Tles
St. Paul
Bartles-Dakota Ot! Co
Grand Forks
N.C
Hartles- Sweney Ol Company
Towa
Iowa
Tta Transportation
Middle West
Pennsylvania
Gene and
United States Fxpress Co
East Fourth
Water Affects
Sweney
Itis
Iowa group pushes for three member railroad commission
The Iowa State Manufacturers Association urged creating a three member railroad commission appointed by the governor with $5,000 salaries for members and mandatory powers. D Bennison of Mason City chaired the legislative committee and urged changes to railroad rates and regulations. Seventy five local manufacturers attended the Commercial club luncheon as advocates pressed for the new commission.
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Dennison
Gennigou
State Associaton
Corn Belt Company to Erect New Office Building in Spring
Corn Belt Telephone plans a three to four story brick office on East Fifth Street, replacing the two story structure. Construction to begin after frost, with plans ready in weeks. The project will expand headquarters here and ease current space shortages, aligning with Fifth Street’s upbuilding.
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East Fifth Street
Pha Corn Belt Telephone Company
Mast Wirth
Enring
Gorn Belt Telephony Co
Fifth Street
Necklace recovered worth sixteen thousand dollars
Garratt J. Lamb of Clintos Jows and W. J. Buffington of C D Peacock Chicago identified a $16,000 pearl necklace recovered by the city police. An inspection traced the chain to a Los Angeles pawnbroker through Samuel Bueggeleisen at 113 University Place, with a Los Angeles dealer said to wish to dispose of it.
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New York
Garratt J. Lamb
Clintos
Jows
W. J. Buffington
Lamb
McCafferty
Los Angeles
Rarnuel Bueggleisen
University Place
17 628 For La Follette Boom
Sworn statement filed with the Wisconsin secretary of state shows the La Follette campaign committee spent 17 628 in the bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Funds largely went to employ campaign workers and maintain state and national convention headquarters. The largest expense was 1 000 for hotel room rentals in Chicago during the national convention. Donor names are not disclosed.
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Madigan
Wis
Secretary of State
Alfred TY. Hogera
TR. M. Laoliette
Presidentiat tJme
LaFolletta
Eldang
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Anant
Oldest Blacksmith in Rockwell City Retires After Long Career
Dee4 Rockwell City Iowa Eugene Hurley, after sixty years at the forge, retires becoming the oldest blacksmith in the state in continuous service. Born in 1636 in Ohio he began blacksmith work in 1862 while in Canada and has worked locally for thirty one years. He plans a rest and a trip to sing Canadian hang Rapids to hear Sunday. Ottumwa Dec3 Special Cedar Rapids revival meetings announced for next fall with Rev W A Sunday. Cedar Rapids anxiously seeks engagement though some quarters object. Sunday met Cedar Rapids committee promising five weeks of services next fall with Na deville dale soon decided.
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Rockwell City
Eugene Hurley
Rockwell
Ohio
Cananda
Vinton Man Shot by Highwayman Mistaken Identity
Ramstead, a prominent banker, was shot in the left shoulder near his Vinton home after returning from Cedar Rapids. Authorities say the shooting was a case of mistaken identity. the assailant fled, realizing the error. Mrs Ramstead and neighborhood residents assisted him until police arrived. Investigators plan to locate the shooter today.
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Roger
Policn
Rogers
Lafayette
Fourth
Sinois Central
Houston
Sherif Burns
Chief Webber
Waterloo
Burns
Vinton
Jows
Gen
Ramstead
People’s Savings Bank
Wiau
Efia
My. Ramstaad
Cedar Rapide
John
Rumstead
Hamatean
Steimatead
Mr. Rumstead
Widespread cyclone damages tear through Manchester area
Reports describe two storm tracks near Masonville and Manchester destroying farm buildings and a schoolhouse. Teachers and pupils at the Hines school suffered injuries. Mrs Bargary and several children hospitalized. Several farms lose barns, windmills, and outbuildings. telephone lines down. a single horse injured by flying debris. Local families plan to rebuild on the Hines site.
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Manchester
Loueos
Masonville
Orvetville
Anna Bargary
Sines Songol Hosen
Aussargary
Dennis Bargary
Mont
Imé
FC. Pieguett
Rd. Lyness
Joanes
Wm. Jones
L. Lawrence
Hines
John Smith
H. Sponsberg
Strain
Davis Place
Grady District Court Opens February Term With Judge Platt
Grady District Court at Grandy Center convenes next Monday before Judge Frankli C. Platt for a light term. Docket lists 34 probate, 7 criminal, 96 equity and 36 law cases with trial readiness noted. Notable matters include J J Schultz lawsuit for 39000, H H Kahl vs L H Silver, I W Powers vs Rood, Dutton suit, Lingelbach divorce, and Con versus Walls estate. Attorneys report progress toward settlement but no agreement yet.
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J. J. Schultz
Pleasant Valley
H. H. Kahl
Ll. H. Silfor
I. W. Powers Va. Rood
Janie Ve. Dutton
Scaidberg
Fred Pabst
Wugabeth J. Lingelbach
Husbsod
John W. Lingebbach
John Con
Walls
Claims of the Huskers: Iowa husking champions seek honors
Wintergel Iowa December 3 Harry O Thompson claims Iowa corn husking title after boasting averages of 120 bushels daily for two weeks and 114 bushels daily for a third week. Nevada Nebraska Byron Apple, 2 young men, asserts 125 to 225 bushels daily in ordinary corn and vows to back his claim with $3700, inviting wagers from supporters.
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Wintergel
Iowa
Harry O. Thompson
Near
Thie Place
Thompson
Nevada
Nohland
Byron Apple
Apple
Hadora
Starda
Bia
Have Great Corn Crop near Laurel County
Have Great Corn Crop near Laurel county reports Elde Brow and his brothers on the Charles Wells farm. They harvested 71,900 bushels from corn planted on land west of Laurel, averaging seventy bushels per acre. Most fields are well picked with good quality, and W. E. Mauger of Laporte was in town on legal business.
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B. O. Haymony
Laporte
Haymond
Ames
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Marshalltown
Elde Brow
Charles Wells
Laurel
Fhe Brothers
W. E. Mauger
Dhureday
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Des Moines
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Daisy Ste
Geo. Lufkin
E. D. Edymond
Adelaide Fuller
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Insurance Company
Joxer
Ay Methodist Sanctuary
Ikirmesse
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Olig Society
Becker, Morris
John Dlors
Colesparg
Kaumenn
Battenburg
Miss Anos
P. J. Goswelter
Leo Hanover
Dubuque
dJoe Fried
Adam Struble
Miss.Kruschami
Philip Friedl
M. H. Kelly
B. D. Ryan
Mrs. Hin
Hox Cigars
Henry Metzgar
Case
W. L. Kline
Turkey
Anna FE
Will Burger
Jesup
Geo. B. Qrean
Buttke
G. W. Clemert
Lee Rogers
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Waterloo Way
Bartles-Sweney CO
Gladys Dorgan
Rosendahl
R. H. Dorgan
Croadway Street
Ric] Rosendan
Lane Street
Anbabo
Panora
Breckenridge
Igte
A. D. Breckenridge
Mles Btm
Tacoma
Wash
Christ Church
G. W. Hinkel
Yand
Fairview
Colorado Springs
B. Perkins
Garden of the Gods
Little Helena Carleton
Christian Christen
Ren
Dorothea
Framdaen
Clauda Hatfield
Farmer
Mobinson Hive
Hubbelt Ang Gaaht
Corn Belt Company Will
G. D. Peacock
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Forgt
Highwaymar
Geo
Mistak
Rapide
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