Freight reform talks begin as railroads seek uniform tariff
A railroad subcommittee formed to arrange a universal freight tariff met in Washington to plan a conference with the Uniform Classification Commission. They aim for a joint, nationwide schedule with sessions likely to start after New Year, possibly in New York or Chicago, and could last years if progress slows.
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Washington, D. C
Uniform - Classification Commission
United States
New York
Chicago
Pike's Peak Poultry Show Opens in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs hosts the Pike's Peak poultry association exhibition from December 9, one of the largest in its history. The show features chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pheasants and pigeons with blue ribbon winners from across Colorado.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak Poultry Association
Coltorada
Retail Implement Dealers Meet Opens in Watertown
Visitors arrive for the Retail Implement Dealers association annual meeting to begin tomorrow. The convention is expected to attract over 800 dealers from South Dakota northeastern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. The McKinley Memorial Association trustees led by president Justice Wurm R Day convened at the Arlington hotel in Arlington. They will consider endowment and related questions following the memorial dedication at Can a last September.
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Watertown
S. D
Retail Implemant Dealers’ Association
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Washington, D. C
The
McKinley Memorial Agsociation
Wurm R. Day
Arlington Hotel
Canaan
Endowmient
Great Lakes Toll Marks Open Navigation Season
Open navigation on the Great Lakes cost 335 lives and $2,598,000 in losses. Drowned in collisions and wrecks, washed overboard, and other causes account for most casualties. The Cypress sank October 12 with 23 aboard. Arcadia lost 14 lives. Spokane and Cynress caused the largest property losses at 169,000 and 275,000 respectively. Major collisions occurred in the St Clair and Detroit rivers with losses over 100,000 in later incidents.
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Ostroit
Mich
Dee
Great Lakes
Tost
Cypress
Lake Superior
Arcadia
Spokane
Cynress
Lake Shore
Pabst
St. Clair River
Queen City
Moors
Detroit River
Reis
Smith
Talso
Southern Illinois Town Bucks Prohibition Tide
In Anna Illinois on December 7 Southern Illinois reports extreme dryness as the local option law takes effect. Water used to drink away thirst is sealed and will be returned to shippers. In five counties no grog shops opened and river regions show closed lumber yards and coal sheds. Saloonkeepers threaten openings but withdraws, while railroads refuse to carry liquor into the prohibited district. Large consignments sit at transfer points, awaiting return to shippers.
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Anna
Minois
Sahara
Rellroads
Quibsy
Cairo
Jacksonville
Denison Waterloo arrest spree nets sixteen jailed
Waterloo Sunday saw a busy police scene with sixteenth prisoners arraigned and more on the way. Parsons, wanted on a board bill, was captured in Waterloo after a tip from the county attorney. Wiley faced disorderly conduct charges and paid fines. Scribbens endured a rupture episode in custody. Additional arrests and fines followed as two disorderly couples were awoken and jailed.
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D. OQ
Parsons
PHL
Debinon
Waterloo
Tom Morris
B.I. Kiinker
Gentgon
Wey
American Company
Omcer Morris
Express Ofice
Denison
Denison Atthorties
Robbery Report Near Landy’s Saloon on Water Street
Sunday night W. F. Woods was robbed of 75 to 76 dollars behind Landy’s saloon at Water and Fifth streets. His watch was found at the scene but no description or clues emerged. Woods, a former fire chief now at Iowa Dairy Separator, discussed the incident with police but investigators doubt the robbery occurred, citing past fake incidents and the dark conditions.
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W. FL Woods
Landy
Sameer
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Woods
Waterlolo
Park Board Moves to Extend Lafayette Street Bridge Plan
City Engineer to draw plans for a sixty foot wide bridge across Virden creek and extend Lafayette street from Oak Avenue to Park Road. Park property rights delay action as park board delays right of way purchases to fund other park needs. Salvage value from purchased strips may reimburse part of costs once surveyed. Negotiations with treas ties hinge on salvage potential before Chauntauna assembly of 1308.
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Lafayette Street
Oak Avenue
Park Road
Alough
Virden Creek
Tve
Slough
Park Commuiarion
Waterloo Loan and Trust shows strong 1907 condition
The Waterloo Loan and Trust company reports a December 3 1907 condition with bonds 372048.91 and discounts 364767.76, capital 106000, time deposits 271201.68, and no liabilities on borrowers or endorsers. The auditor of state notes a growing, stable local institution with a solid, conservative standing.
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Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Tsa
Mistana
Why Young Men Go Wrong Shown At Belden Avenue Baptist
A Saturday night slumming talk at Belden Avenue Baptist church drew sharp criticism of city leaders and clergy for vice in the South Side. Rev John A Earl and Dr Mahiel Baptist Church leaders voiced concern over segregated vice and double standards as crowds fled the packed event.
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Chicago Tribunes
John A. ‘Earl
Avery
Belden Avenue
Baptist Church
Johnston Byers
Tr‘mMahiel Baptist Church
Eriuast A. Hell
Pacific Garden
Midnight Mission
South Side
D. D
Fort of Divinity
Mr. Bell
Myers Seludeg
Ncctse
State Street
Evil
Clerke
Mechanics
College
Alstadt & Larglas Baking Co Incorporation Report
Article notes Alstadt & Larglas Baking Co seeks to increase capital to 40000 dollars with stock 400 dollars each. Thirty thousand paid in full. remaining issued when value paid. Board action aims to strengthen working capital to handle growing business. Also lists Waterloo area attendees and local commercial figures at a morning event.
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Alstadt & Larglas Baking Co
Ama
Alstadt & Baking Company
Haya
Busian
Fire In Chicago Sparks Concrete Building Debate
The article notes Chicago and Waterloo adopting reinforced concrete for major structures. It highlights Montgomery Ward’s Chicago building as the largest concrete shell yet, with terra cotta ornament and brick facing. It explains heat can corrode concrete columns but may not weaken them, and describes construction methods and fireproofing considerations.
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Be P
Waterloo
Ar ‘Chitectura
Court House
Wangler Bros
East Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Chicago Record
Hébvald
Chicago Ave
North
Schmidt, Garden & Martin
Died of pneumonia in Garrison Sowd city
Roy Wenner brother of A J Wenner of this city died at his home in Garrison Sowd Sunday night about 9 00 o clock. He was taken sick a week ago from a cold that rapidly developed. Death occurred at the home of his parents. He was the youngest 800 and had recently celebrated his 22d birthday anniversary. No arrangements have yet been made regarding the funeral services. NEW GOLD COINS RECEIVED BY BANKS FOR CIRCULATION. An installment of the new coins has been received. The ten dollar gold pieces resemble standard coins with a Columbia portrait on one side and an American eagle on the other. The motto In God We Trust is absent. The coin’s appearance may mislead, yet it is practical for use just like its predecessors.
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John Scribbens
Gsuge
Scribben
Promi Bient
Charles Fay
Watertowan
St Paul
Canada
Northwest
Waterloo
Roy Wenner
J. Wenner
Garrison
Sowd
Bundas
Etty
Columbia
Wwe
The Frank Miller Case Shifts to State Penitentiary Inquiry
Sheriff Colwell received a letter from the Anamopa penitentiary warden asking for information on Frank Miller a 15 year hard labor sentence from this county three years ago that May. The warden notes Miller’s model prison conduct and asks about his past record and behavior here. Officials cannot reveal if the inquiry targets a pardon or sentence shortening. A separate notes item mentions Hollister's Rocks Mountain Tea and Wonderland penny arcade opening midweek.
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Frank Miller
Sherif J. D. Colwell
Anamopa
Miller
Fort Madison
Anamona
Markets and stock prices across grains and cattle
Chicago cash grain and live stock markets report mixed closes with wheat around 9.34 to 9.63, cattle receipts rising, beaves and cows yielding varied prices, hogs softening, and sheep trading steady to higher. New York stock listings show several large industrials and rail names with mixed quotes.
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Chicago
Local Market Summary From Waterloo on Dec 9
Waterloo markets report Monday's open with steady demand for fat cattle and prime veal, while hog prices retreat from Saturday. Hogs trade around 4.25 with Chicago prices varying. cattle futures mixed. Poultry and grain markets show liberal poultry receipts and strong oats barley and corn activity, with butter and eggs keeping brisk trade.
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Waterloo
Weeklong Visit With Relatives Ends in Lake Area Absence
A week of visiting relatives was cut short when Misa Pauliné Kurth departed Saturday from Slorm Lake after a family gathering. Details on the departure time and accompanying family members were not available.
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Misa
Pauliné Kurth
Slorm Lake
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