McWilliams Hanged for Family Murder in 1906
A Iowa man, William McWilliams, was sentenced to death for murdering his wife and five children. Judge A S Blair imposed the sentence on December 14 1906 after a rapid trial. The crowded Independence courthouse and street audience reacted with mixed emotions as the verdict was announced.
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William
McWilliams
A. S. Blair
McWilliam
Blair
Curtis
Anamosa
Independence
W. S. McWilliams
Grand New
W. S. MecWilams
Father of Conductor Duncan Dies in California
Frederick Duncan dies at Vineland California aged eighty. He is father of J D Duncan conductor on the Minors Central Omaha division. Remains to be brought to Ryan near Manchester for interment. He had lived in California three years with daughter Mrs Worley and son Walter Duncan who will accompany the remains.
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Frederick Duncan
J. D. Duncan
Omaha
Vineland
California
Ryan
Milles
Manchester
Californie
J. Worley
Walter Buncan
Ilyan
PUTTING UP THE PAINTING IN DES MOINES
The initial phase of mounting the Biashfield painting at the slate house is finished. The wall panel measures 14 by 38 feet with 12 foot wide canvases at each end and a 10 to 12 foot middle section. White lead and adhesive are applied as the canvas is rolled onto the wall, with further retooding to come. The artist faces a lengthy process and public opinion remains uncertain about the work’s reception at the state house.
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Des Moines
Biashfield
Jurors Drawn for January Term and Grand Jury Notes
A list of trial jurors for the January term is drawn including G W Hackett Frank Buren J Streeter Chas Wagner W Morrison W Hersh George Miller and many others. Grand jurors N Wytagalls G W Shields F Mathias W M Law J M Helfer and more are named though paneling varies by term. Missing furs recovered from Mrs W F Wichman are found intact on Cantland street with no clues to the thief. The incident hints at local involvement and affects city press coverage but yields no suspects.
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G. W. Hackett
Third Ward
Waterloo
Frank Buren
Ble Creek
J. Streeter
Hast Weterloo
Chas. Wagner
Waterton
Shorter
Cedar Falls
Winfield Leahy
Albert Fuchs
Poyner
N. Traynor
Water
Tuo
Slasher
Blackhawk
John A. Harner
M. Duke
Don Kirby
Barclay
W. Gsher
Platt
W.F Wichman
Jer Homie
Canttland Street
Wandered Away in the Night Near Waterloo
A 27 year old man from a Waterloo area farm family wandered from home Thursday evening and was found this morning in a barn, benumbed from exposure. He has long suffered epilepsy, affecting his mind, and had sought shelter at a neighbor’s home but was turned away.
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Thi City
Mast Waterloo
Pulpit Committee Appointed at Waterloo Church
At Congregational church service a pulpit committee was formed to engage a new pastor after Rev C F Seecombe resignation. Members Dr J A Stevennan J H Shon A MacBachron and others will search for suitable candidates and invite preachers to Waterloo before a pastor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
C.F. Seecombe
J. A. Stevenann
J. H. Shon
Maker
A. MacBachron
Sercombe
Gas Property Changes Hands in Waterloo Cedar Falls
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Gas and Electric company stock, valued at about 516000, changes hands to a syndicate of Chicago and Dubuque capitalists. J C Bitten Jr becomes president and general manager, with Rufus C Dawes as vice president and Harry B Hush as secretary. Elston Jr will move to Waterloo to manage the operations and oversee future improvements. The sale, backed by a large certified check, signals strong local growth prospects and confidence in the property's expansion.
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Nllan
Waterloo
Codey Walls
Light Company
Ther
Directory
W. W W. Miller
Commercial National Bank
H. B. White
Bualnaasx
J. C. Bitten, Jr
Rufus c. Dawes
Chicago
Harry B. Hush
Cedar Falla
George McLean
Naga
Orginal Company
Culkeng Light, Heat and Power Company
Doubuque
McLean
Dubuque
Citizens Light, Heat and Power Company
Waterloo, Gas & Electric Light Company
Waterloo Gasl & Electric Company
Geo. B. Wehty
C. P. Gratnoher
C. P. Fowler
F. J. Fowler
Gen. ¥. Fowler
John HH. Leavitt
C. B. Pickett
CW. Mullan
Geo. W. Dawson
Valerlos
Haing
Cedar, Falls
Auditora
Ontaida
Cedar Falls
Algo
Hast
St. Louis Gas Light Company
Hia
Iittle
Timich
Iroquoia Restaurant Go Incorporation Forms Filed
Articles of Incorporation reveal Iroquoia Restaurant Go as a new Waterloo business with $4000 capital stock, two to three directors, and initial officers J B Walker president R W Johnston vice president K B Plumb secretary treasurer. The company aims to operate restaurants in Waterloo, with organized shares at $100 each and a first board meeting in January 190.
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Iroquoia Restaurant
Iroquois Réstaurant Company
Waterloo
Tonleton
R. W. Johnston
B. Walker
J. B. Walker
K. B. Plumb
Tax Sale Scam May Spark Lawsuits Over Tiny Bids
Sioux City December 8 reports real estate bidders at a tax sale used ultra small bids to acquire fractions of properties. Critics argue a one decimonth share is too small for a legal claim, while others say cloud titles may arise and challenge the bids. Lawyers see an unusual question for U.S. courts as to whether such fractional claims are valid.
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Sioux City
Bnys
Inc
United States
Mayor Berg Promises Reform In Dubuque Protests
In Dubuque the mayor vows to curb illegal fights and looseness, saying he will enforce the law to tame the city. He hints at actions against prize fights dog fights and other unlawful shows while saloonkeepers oppose the crackdown. A riot is noted as a separate domestic incident.
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Dubuque
Dec
Berg
Harry Gilmore, Jr
Chicago
Eity
Tayer
Sam
Iton
Deserted family case leads to child custody hearing
Waterloo officials recover four children from a mother who deserted them though weeks in Waterloo. The Associated Charities and Salvation Army cared for the youngsters while county authorities prepared papers for a custody hearing before Judge Smith. Mrs Lampman will likely be given custody through Mason City Des Moines child welfare links, as the case draws local scrutiny.
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Waterloo
Charles City
T. D. Fhiedt
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Sherrif
Naston
Lampman
Rue
Smith
E.R. Myers
Mason City
Des Moines
Confiscated Hard Cider in Gilbertville Raid
Residents angry at alcohol sales in Gilbertville prompted two search warrants. Sheriff J D Caldwell searched William Lies restaurant and found three gallons of hard cider in an earthen vessel. Cider brought to Waterloo and the proprietor must prove the beverage’s legality or face confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbertville
Hildebrand
J. D. Caldwell
William Lies
Searen
Waterloo
More Champion Horseshoers Set Local Record Claims
The Glidden Iowa report claims Hartman and Kidney held the state horseshoe title by fitting and driving 154 shoes in ten hours. Blacksmith Charles Bilick and his brother Rozelle topped tasks by shoeing a seven span of town school mules in two hours forty five minutes, producing 56 shoes in under three hours, rivaling the Hartman and Kidney pace.
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Glidden
Iowa
Hartman and Kidney
Eldora
Charles S. Bilick
Rozelle
Hubbard
Schafer
Rural Dewar Wedding Unites Susie Perry and Homer Smith
Forty guests witnessed a country wedding near Dewar Thursday evening as Susie Perry and Homer Smith, longtime Poyner township residents, were united by Rev. H. G. Beeman. The ceremony at 7:40 p.m. followed by a bountiful supper. The couple will reside on a Dewar-area farm after December 15.
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H. G. Beeman
Dewar
Susie Perry
Homer Smith
Poyner Township
J. G. Beeman
Walnut Street
Suulth
Lng
Slot machines removed from Waterloo businesses
In Waterloo the removal of slot machines from hotels, restaurants, billiard halls, and other local businesses is visible for the first time. Proprietors gave vague reasons about the move being a loser to the owner and a conscience decision, with no clear orders or official notice verified. The shift suggests tension between machine operators and owners as most businesses report the machines gone.
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la City
Hdge
Forest City Thanksgiving Hunt and Farm Sale Highlight Local Notes
Forest City district reports a two day woods event organized by the Forest City Gan club with about 20 members, BM Johnson and L R Bearce selecting teams. Johnson's team won by 14 points in a close hunt yielding 264 rabbits, one pheasant, and two other game. An evening banduet at Hotel Summit marked a joyous finish to the outing. Col Beaumont hosted a large farm sale on the Wm Dickman farm with 42 farmers present. stock and machinery brought about $4,000. Milch cows reached $54.80. Charley Holmes, Rock Island line conductor, returns to duty after a layoff tied to a trial in Iowa City. Iowa Telephone Co invites Warerlose residents to inspect a new local switchboard on Dec 11 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at the corner of East Thind and Sycamore streets.
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Forest City
Forest Citty Gan ‘Club
Aldea
BM. J. Johnson
L. R. Bearce
Johnson
Col. Beaumont
M. ©. Scholl
Charley Holmes
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Holmes
Jolingon County
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Fourth Street
Corn Belt Telephone Company
Inca Aerie
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LGC
Harrison
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E. M. Sinem & Co
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West Twelfth Street
Caldwell
McLaughlin
Joe McLaughlin
Henry G. M
Rodmar
Board of Appeals
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American Trotting Association
F. M. Michael
Carnegie
Nauman Company
Waterioo
Chas
Cole
Siater
Artsmon
Elinois
Chas. Cole
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Jusie Perry
Warerlse
Baat Thind
Sycamore Streets
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