Rogers Over Border as Silk Thief Pair Evades Capture
The Winona sheriff claims Harry Rogers and Daisy Lee crossed into Canada after escape from a LaCrosse warrant for silk theft from Deerfinger store. Authorities report Rogers sent a letter claiming urgent business north. Winona and LaCrosse officers pursued through Waterloo and Water loo, but the couple eluded capture, prompting talk of returning them to Winona to reduce costs.
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Harry Rogers
Daisy Lee
Canada
Waterloo
Rogers
Waverly
Daley
LaCrosse
Leader Press
Leighton
Winona
Henry
Roach
Deerfinger
LaCrossa
Sherrff Parr
Hastile
Parr
Dakotas
Bilsworth
LaCraase
Officers Elected At Helmet Lodge Meeting
A Helmet Lodge meeting last night elected officers for the coming year and prepared for a large delegation from the lodge to attend the fourth annual district convention in Waverly on Friday December 11. Waverly and Shell Rock lodges will host and entertain guests with special features including a demonstration by the Waterloo team. Local officers: S. O. Merrian, Vice S. Lay, Prelate J. E. Feely, Master of Work E. J. Warner, Record Keeper A. B. Covert, Master of Exchequer J. N. Latiarre, Master of Finance J. Bragdon, Master-at-Arms Carleton Glas, Inner Guard J. A. Waylor, Outer Guard W. B. Marsh, Trustee I. K. Inder for three years. The banquet in Waverly will follow the session at 7:00, with Toastmaster George A. McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmet Lodge
Waverly
Shell Rock
Waterloo
S. O
F. S. Merrian
W. R. Lay
J. E. Feely
E. J. Warner
A. B. Covert
J. N. Latiarre
J. ©. Bragdon
Carleton Glas
J. A.waylor
W. B. Marsh
I. K. Inder
Annual Church Meeting at Univer Ballat Church Society
The Univer Ballat church society held its annual gathering Monday evening electing F. C. Platt as President In Hostetler as Vice President Mrs C W Harin as Secretary H W Weatherwax as Treasurer E F Cutler and Dr Margaret Clark as Trustees The executive board will appoint standing committees Reports show flourishing condition with the largest Sunday school membership in the society’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univer- Ballat Church Society
Thne
F. C. Platt
Tn. Hostetler
C. W. Harin
H. WU. Weatherwax
F_ EF. Cutler
Margaret Clark
Elected Officers Named by St Vincent Society
The St. Vincent society of SS Mary's church held its annual meeting and elected officers for the ensuing year. President John Koch, Vice President Wm Bernard, Recording Secretary J Kurth Jr, Financial Secretary J Reihssen, Treasurer Wenzl Friedl, Marshal Theo Winniiger, Trustees D P Witry, Louis Witry, P Koebela, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Sorety
SS Mary's Church
John Koch
Wm. Bernard
J. Kurth Jr
J. Reihssen
Wenzl. Friedl
Marshal—Fheo. Winniiger
Dp, Witry
Louis Witry
P &. Koebela
Mystic Workers Reorganize Under State Supervision
Under state Manager E. F. Parley the Mystic Workers of the World reorganized last night amid faltering conditions. The group, formed years ago yet lax, aims to admit 60 new members and renew 20 old ones. Officers elected include Prefect R. J. Belt, Promptar J. EB. Boyce, Secretary Dunton P. Hall, Banker Chas. London, Marshal J. Brayton, Queen Mrs. J. Robingon, Warden Guy Stark, Sentinel F J. Heiser, Supervisors J. Leon Delt Fred Z. Horsefall A. McCono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
E. F. Parley
Order of
Mystic Workers of the World
Lazely
R, J, Belt
Promptar
EB. Boyce
Dunton P. Hall
Chas
London
J. Brayton
J. Robingon
Guy Stark
Sentinel
F_ J. Heiser
Leon Delt
Fred Z. Horsefall
A. McCono
Eighty-year-old man dragged by streetcar in city crash
George Bodey, about 80, was struck by an eastbound streetcar at East Fifth and Lafayette Streets at 5:05 PM. He was dragged 50 feet, sustained two head injuries and crushed fingers, but remained conscious. He was treated at a physician’s office and at home. doctors warned the shock and age make recovery doubtful.
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George Bodey
East Fifth
Lafayette Streets
East Fifth Street
Bodey
Fifth Street
Bia
Fisher Building
Independence Avenue
W. Veach
L. St. Utterback
Veach
Bandfless
May
Island reproduction plan aims to recreate dense seabird habitat
In Tawa City a project led by Professor Nutting and curator Hig is planned to reproduce an oceanic island in a museum room. The proposed display will depict Layson Island in the Pacific with eight to ten million birds, including albatross, in a natural, undisturbed state. Artist Homer Hill and others will aid in bird specimens and panoramic backgrounds, with funding and arrangements expected to take a year or more.
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Tawa
Dee
George Bodey
Museum of
Pocatee West
State
Man
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
Layson
Nuttiog
Homer R. Hill
University Taxi
Sccure
Dill
Bootleggers' plan offers prizes for tips on liquor violations
Shenandoah plan by County Attorney aims to trap violators with rewards. A fund of nearly $600 funds prizes including a Stetson hat for information leading to a drink procurement, $10 gold to a informing woman, a new suit to a boy, and a new dress to a girl. The scheme, developed by Dr Crissman, involves no risk to informants and targets both adults and youths.
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Shenandoah
Der
Rankin
Saate Constabulary
Thin City
Crissman
Governor Carroll names Logan as adjutant general for Iowa
Governor elect I F GarroyI announced Col Guy B Logan of Red Oak will be adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard to succeed W H Thrift. Gen M H Byers endorsed Logan. Logan, a Spanish American and Philippine War veteran, will assume after inauguration around Jan 14. Logan’s fitness and business experience in command of about $100000 yearly administration cited by supporters.
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Des Aolines
I. F. Garroyl
Guy B. Logan
Red Oak
National Guard
Iowa
M. H. Byers
Logan
Adjt
W. H. Thrift
Car-roll
Whith
Ta+ gan
Mrs Van Ness Denies Rumors Amid Cedar Falls Wedding News
Mrs J G Van Ness condemns a sensational article about her husband’s character in Cedar Rapids Evening Times. Meanwhile Miss Mame Leversee to wed C A Haymond of Laporte at her parents three miles north of Cedar Falls at 6:00 PM. The event excludes public attendance and follows a private reception. Blanche Leversee travels with the couple. engineer Barth begins a new eastbound assignment. Soash Land Co excursionists report a successful trip with 150 travelers from Kangaa City and favorable South weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. van Ness
Cedar Rapids
J.G. van Ness
Leversee
Cedar Falls
Miss Mame
C. A. Haymond
Laporte
J. H. Snowden
Cedar
Haymond
Misa Leversee
F. A. Spork
California
Soash Land Co
Kangaa City
Thirteen Children Wilson Family Reunion in Nashua
A large Bremer county family reunion gathered at the B. Wilson home near Horton, Nashua, with 13 living children present plus relatives from Nashua and Waverly. The day featured social visits and a substantial dinner as gifts in silver were given to Mrs. Wilson.
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Nashua
Plainfield
Belden
Victor
Perry
Katherine
Ethel
Lucile
Greig
Mildred
Stewart
Whaon
Sunday Evangelist Billy Sunday Threatened and Guards Formed
In Amuavatine 4000 hear Billy Sunday as threats to shoot are issued by the evangelist. Despite cut electric wires, police and ministers form a guard to escort him from the station amid hoodlum attempts. Afternoon crowd reaches four thousand. tabernacle fills before evening services. In Boone, revival talks prompt social functions to end after Jan. 4 with ministers urging full city support.
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Amuavatine
Town
Billy
Wian Sunday
Staion
Alout
Boone
Otuimmwya
Deliberate death by self harm ends Garret Smith life
Garret Smith, an employee of E L Warrons Manufacturing, died by his own action in his West Walnut Street room after preparing a meticulous suicide. He dressed in his best suit, left notes for the landlady, and blocked room cracks with rag, showing clear intent. Mrs Neille Smith, his widow, stated they had been estranged due to drinking, with six children, two of whom worked nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dec
Tio Mixtale
Garret Smith
E. L. Warrons Manufacturing Company
West Walnut, Street
Smith
Neille Smith
Somae
Linyd Smith
Watrona Company
Misa Glanys Smith
Mutual Tetenphone Company
Total 224 Years Of Bliss At Mason City Church
Four couples at the Methodist Episcopal Church have a combined 224 years of marriage as they occupy their pews. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown lead with 64 years married, followed by Mr. and Mrs. John Bush at 18 years, then Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ray celebrating 50 years, and Mr. and Mrs. Ry Bird at 62 years.
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Mason City
Mason
City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tfe
Dwight Brown
John Bush
J. W. Ray
Justis
Ry Bird
Burglary Strikes Centerville Businesses Arms Injured Man
Centerville reports burglars entering three local businesses Sunday night stealing few items from the Iowa printing office where a worker was injured. Edward Helgesen sues Adborn Beck and Needham. Davison Bros. seeks arm damages. Bartlett King Co. faces equipment losses. The elevator accident left an arm severely damaged. case to be appealed.
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Centerville
Dee
Yale
Iowegian
Mason City
Dec
Edward Helgesen
Adborn Beck
Needham
E. B. Higtey Company
Mondaysis & Dowls
Davison Bros
Heigesen
Cantervie
Bartlett & King Co
Aej Sunreme
Victim of Thugs Dies in Chicago After Iowa Slaying
Luke Van Evera, a Waterloo printer known across Iowa, was found with a fractured skull at Mads Street and LaSalle Avenue in Chicago during the livestock show. He was unconscious in a pool of blood and died at Cook County Hospital. A card identified him as a union member. only 25 cents and a coat were found. Police note heavy footprints and a struggle, with no suspects yet.
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Luke van Evera
Iowa
Waterloo
Cook Cquity Hospital
Chicago
Leine
van Ryera
van Invera
Mads Street
LaSalle Avenue
van Evera
Ile Packet
Pentane Union
van Bvera
Times-Tribune
Colfax Rest Home wedding and local Iowa notes
Drs. Lewis and Alica Turner of the Colfax Rest Home prepare a December 29 wedding for Vera and J. W. Preston at Port Lavaca Texas. Iowa items report a pest house near Dubuque with five patients and a stolen pest boat, Glen Loomis halts the Swaldale Bee, and Des Moines officers log 744 arrests in November, mostly for intoxication.
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Drs. Lewis
Alica Turner
Colfax Rest Home
Miss Vera
J. W. Preston
Port Lavaca
Texas
Dubuque
Pallee
Des Moines Palley Department
Palace Clothiers Acquire Woolf Clothing House in Chicago
The Palace clothiers have bought the Woolf clothing house at Halsted and Madison Chicago with stock over 100000 dollars. Al Simon will be a manager assisted by Harry and Lester Solomon and thirty five men on the floor. Sidney Simon will direct the Chicago link while maintaining local leadership and continued progress.
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The
Palace Clothiers
Woolf Clothing House
Chicago
Halsted
Madison
al Simon
Harry
Lester Solomon
Sidney Simon
Woolf
Albert
Chicaga
George Banger Named for Laporte Postmaster
The president sent to the Senate on Tuesday for confirmation the appointment of George Banger to be postmaster of Laporte in a Washington dispatch.
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Senate
Washington
Dec
George Banger
Laporte
Death Mystery Shocks City Family Calls It Murder
Francis D. Hirschberg, a prominent Catholic lay leader and Louisiana Purchase Exposition director, was shot dead at home in St. Louis as police clash with theories of murder versus self inflicted death. Witnesses describe blood stains on snow near the stairs and Mrs Hirschberg waking to find him unconscious. Police note lack of intruder evidence and a revolver fragment recovered.
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St. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Ehayrett
Glennon
Alao
Nalness
Gt Ing
Yacepton
Hirechberg
Two Presidents to Speak at Southern Commercial Session
In the closing days session of the Southern Commercial Congress今日 prominent speakers discuss southern industry and development. The national conservation commission meeting this afternoon will feature speeches by President Roosevelt and President elect Taft.
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Washington, Dee
Southern Commercial Congress
National Conservation Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
Post Office Count and Theater Notes in Washington
The report shows 1,158 post offices in operation in the United States at the end of the 1907-08 fiscal year. Presidential appointments numbered 2,174 with 11,946 commissions issued. In theater news, "A Knight for a Day" with P H Frazee’s musical is slated for Tuesday at Syndicate Theatre, praised for production, cast, and its standout song numbers.
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Washington
DE. C
United States
Chas, P. Sansoury
P-H. Frazee
Bugby
Syndicate Theatre
H. H. Pearce
Evan
Lobby Barry
New Senator From Iowa Seated in U S Senate
Iowa’s Albert Cumming was sworn in as U S senator at noon today, administered by the vice president. Senator Dolliver and dozens of guests witnessed the ceremony. Johnstón of Alabama and Stevensón of Wisconsin among those congratulating him. Cumming will temporarily use a room in the new House building as he fills the late Senator Allison’s unexpired term.
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Washington
Dec
Albert Cumming
Iowa
Unite States
Fairbreaks
Judge Smith
Senator Cumming
Doliver
Cumming
Dolliver
Bat
Crackatt
Cumagine
Johnston
Alabama
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senator Page
Vermont
Senator Cummins
Senate
Gummins
Town
Allison
Khai
Washington posts and public works updates in Iowa
Washington appoints C Wil Heinson as Cordova postmaster and Merrill M. Blackburn as fourth assistant patent examiner with a $1500 salary. Maut Anderson named mural letter carrier and Peter Kilppe as substitute. Ames public building project under Way at Wellogg and Stary streets with owner WW Miller at 16000 pounds.
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Washington
Warry C
Wil Heinson
Cordova
Marion County
Hart
Maut Anderson
Peter QC
Kilppe
Orslan
Merrill M. Blackburn
Howard County
Prine
Treasery
Ames
Wellogg
Stary Streets
WW. J. Miller
Van Tassall Seeks Pardon For Life Sentence
Van Tassell convicted in Chickasaw County court of murder while administering ri ghts time seeks pardon at January board session. He appeals from Anamosa prison reform effort, claiming innocence, circumstantial evidence, age 24 at conviction, good character, prisoner record, and health issues. Chief Leighton and Patrolman Hartman know him from guard duty.
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Se R. van Tassell
iChickasaw
Prinever
Anamosa Reformatory
Leighton
Taft sought as Red Cross president in 1909 meeting
Washington reports from the opening Red Cross session show President elect Taft agreeing to be a candidate for the society presidency if members desire Wirt to continue in office. The secretary of war is urged to supply negro band masters to all regiments as soon as just. Dora Mores, recovering from appendicitis, is returned home. Milo R. Whipple of Vinton visits the city on business.
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RED Cross
Washington
American National Red Cross Society
Taft
Wirt
Secretary of War
Milo R. Whipple
Vinton, Fu
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Geo. Bodey
Octogenarilan
Museum AT
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Thrift
Mrs. van Ness
Leversee-Haymond
Barth
East End
Sunday
Henry Casey
Dysart
Rhea
Oelwein
Chicago Hospital
Glen Loomis
Glen
Sedfred Blockinger
Blockinger
James Lee
Reel Island Road
Valley Junction
Lea
Helen M. Bentley
Fort, Madison
Henry Banke
District Court
Mt. Pleasant Asylum
William K. Delarimer
Locust Street
Larimer
New York
W. G. Dewel
Chronicle At
Goldfield
Algona Advance
Nort Springs
Liscovery
David Earl Hardman
Mary Mixch
Mr. Hoover
Baptist Church
Frank Whittemore
Catler
Central Rand Phange
Vicksburg
Migs
Pofots
Simon
Geo. Banger
Shosen
Roosevelt and
U.S
Columbia Ely Room
Feeie
Fairbanks
Mrs. Cummins
Mrs. Dolliver
Senator Johnston
van Tassall
Chickasaw County
Dora Mores
Li ‘ Payette
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