Tama man pleads guilty in Leary murder case
Roy Hu of Tama admitted guilt to the murder charge of Dan Leary in Toledo court. The judge ruled that sentence would follow after the trial of William Conn, also indicted in the Leary case, with Conn’s trial slated for January. Hu showed extreme nervous strain upon arraignment and confinement.
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Toledo
Roy Hu
Tama
Srand
Dan Leary
GW Burcham
Bull
Leary
Conn
Des Moines Fire Destroys Rothwell Block at Sixth and Walnut
A fire in Des Moines last night leveled the Rothwell Block, a five story downtown landmark on Sixth and Walnut owned by KlemTag Brothers. Loss is $160,000. blaze started in the flower shop basement where 7,000 Christmas stock was stored. Night Watchman G H Cooney first reported the fire.
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Des Moines
Rothwell
Pubaing
Build
Ing
Sixth
Waviut
Klemtag Brothers
A Score
Mhore
John Hess
Lozier Flavist
Vogue
M.S. Chase &Go
G. H. Cooney
Losier
Qorist
Clarksville Resident Dead In Sudden Illness
Clarksville reports the death of Mrs Mart Huber at her home in Vits place on Friday night after years of poor health. The 50-year-old longtime resident leaves a husband and ten children. Funeral arrangements await word from distant relatives. Also, M A Edwards, injured ten days ago near Clarksville, is recovering well and friends feared a fatal outcome.
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Clarksville
Mra
Mart. Huber
M. A. Edwards
Claritsville
Color Question Up In Dubuque High School
Dubuque on December 16 reports the first case of racial tension in the city’s high school. A Texas family enrolled daughter triggers protest and removal of a Black freshman despite no color distinction among staff.
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Dubuque
Texas
Imne
KILLED AT BANCROFT IN NEBRASKA
James Eagan of Waterloo was killed at Bancroft Nebraska on December 13 when a dump cart ran over him. Relatives in Waterloo were alerted by police as it was unclear if they still resided there. The father Thomas Eagan Sr and brother Thou Eagan Jr recently moved from Des Moines to Waterloo and were employed locally, while other details remain incomplete.
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James Eagan
Thos. Eagan
Thou. Eagan, Jr
Waterloo
Dancroft
Neb
Tes Moines
Elxy & Dunn
Marshalltown
Barner
Waterton
Thirteen Baby Born on Thirteenth Birthday in Tulsa
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs O B Lynch welcomed a son born December 13 at 10:90 PM, aligning with their thirteenth wedding anniversary. The father, a Tulsa businessman, serves as secretary of the Kansas City Tulsa and Southern railroad, and the couple’s age difference is thirteen years.
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Tulsa
I. T
Colonel Lynch
The
Kansas City, Tulsa & Southern Railroad
Ferguson Factory Adds MorningSide Addition for Cement Tile Machines
Ferguson Manufacturing Company begins construction of an 80 by 80 foot cement block addition at its Morningside plant to double capacity while preparing to manufacture a new cement tile machine patented by J. H. Stewart and John M. Schenk. The expansion, contracted to J. H Stewart, aims for completion this winter and stems from rapid business growth.
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Ferguson Manufacturing Company
Morningside Addition
J. H Stewart
WHI
Merguson Company
J. H. Stewart
John M. Schenk
Black Hawk County Reports Solid Finances and Bond Status
Black Hawk County treasurer W. Lingworth reports $160,000 outstanding bonds, $150,000 total, with $80,000 court house bonds and $10,000 jail bonds. First $36,000 payment due April 1906. funds on hand. No floating indebtedness. reserves in bank earn interest. Indebtedness to be wiped out as bonds mature. county proud of careful finances amid postwar improvements.
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W. Lingworth
Blackhawk County
Court House
Blackhawk
Ben Hoe Officers Elected by Tribe of Sea Hur
The annual meeting of the Tribe of Sea Hur elected officers for the coming year including Chief R.A. Doty, Judge Mrs. B. Kennisay, Teacher Mrs. I. A. Utter, Scribe J. F. Read, and other posts. The Christ Episcopal church choir plans a choral Christmas service at midnight just before dawn, promising a memorable festival.
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O. G
L A
Tiler
Christ Episcopal Church
Wisowa Lumber Buys Franklin Street Lots for Depot Storage
Wisowa Lumber Company closed a deal Friday with A A Moore of Maratalltown to purchase two lots 85 by 86 feet on Franklin street, formerly the W W Whitenack coal yards. They plan a spring building to store and ship sash doors and building materials as Waterloo’s distributing point. The firm already owns East Fourth street yards and a future warehouse, with additional facilities planned after expansion.
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Wisowa Lumber Company
A. A. Moore
Maratalltown
Franklin Street
W. W. Whitenack Coal Yards
Wisowa
Upper East Fourth Street
Ilneis Central
Waterloo
E. W. Eastman
Hnear
Fire Startsling Bunnies During Wild Chase Accident
A hunting party near Iowa Falls started a prairie blaze while burning marsh grass to entertain guests. The fire consumed four hay stacks and burned a marsh patch while fifteen rabbits were killed. The event ended with tired but successful efforts to extinguish the fire and plans for another hunt next week. A baby named John Hines was born at Eagle Center on Thursday.
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Frank
Robinson
Chas
Hebner
Ed. Gephart
George Schoenhair
Iowa Falls
J. H. Deane
St. Louis
Eldora
Huntera
Kirt
Irs
John Hines
Eagle Center
Aged Couple Seeks Divorce After 24 Years of Marriage
William Knowles files for separation from Carrie Knowles in Blackhawk county noting 1880 marriage and 24 plus years together. He alleges desertion and household neglect, seeking divorce and custody of their son, with four children named. Proceedings reference a related debt suit involving Werner Co. and Mrs. J B Puckett.
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William Knowles
Carrie Knowles
Courtright & Arbuckle
Blackhawk County
Oatahar
Ponna
Barber Asphalt Company Faces $5000 Damage Suit
Weaverd Major, an employee hired August 1, 1805, sues Barber Asphalt Company for $5000 after severe injuries on a mixer platform. He alleges unguarded gearing pulled him into the machinery, fracturing his forearm, injuring his face and teeth, and causing jaw damage. He cites unsafe atmosphere with smoke and dust and seeks $5000 plus costs and $76 medical fee. case set for January term, possibly December.
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Barber Asphalt Company
Waterloo
Wallo
Igtge
Mr. Musser
Healdes
Plalp- Uf
McWillliama in Prison Anamosa Eureka
McWillliama arrived at the prison last Friday evening under Sheriff Cortis and a deputy. The crime was committed Nov 24. He pleaded guilty, received a sentence, and was in prison sixteen days. He is 48, appeared subdued, and works in the cell house. noted as one of the aquad known to Jnipers, Misses Elizabeth and Francas Parrott, daughters of Ely, and Mrs W B Parrott headed to Waterloo for holidays. The Parrott sisters attended Cornell College at St Vernon.
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Elizabeth
Francas Parrott
Ely
W. B. Parrott
Waterloo
Cornell College
St. Vernon
New Country Is Fine Duke Naven In Town Today
Duke Naven of Laporte arrives enthusiastic about prospects in Indian Territory as he builds a company with large farming holdings. He notes Oklahoma City’s boom and predicts rapid land titles, windowing a future garden spot with diverse crops and strong northern farmer influx.
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Duke Naven
Indian Territory
Laporte
Tofay
Mr. Naven
Tani
Inrea
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Cannia
Baldwin County
Alabama
Territory
Air Prises
Oklahome City
United States
Dixie
Northwest
Naven
Oklahoma
Trilon
Welcome to New Pastor at Westmin ster Presbyterian Church
New pastor Rev Sandford and wife from Nevada Iowa were warmly welcomed at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Pettit and family at 623 West Second Street Nearly 300 people from the city attended the event and heard addresses from church leaders including Rev Chas Seccombe and O A Tabor The effort highlighted the start of Rev Sandford's work in Waterloo Banks warn of circulating counterfeit dollars with details on how to spot fakes as authorities note a clever imitation lacking proper finish and milling
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Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Nevada
Iowa
Fred, Pettit
West Second Street
New Church
Pettit
Chural
Chas. Seccombe
Congregational Church
Ministerial Union
O. A. Tabor
0. A. Tabor
P. W. Jenks
Smith Bradley
W. H. Howrey
Goose Stolen in Haymond Area Honored as Christmas Loss
A local man reports his prized goose missing from a barn after buying and feeding it for a Christmas feast. He offers a reward, but warns that some may seek easy gains rather than return the bird. This is the first poultry theft in the area this year.
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Haymond
Thia Ncorona
Cutting Hay In Winter Harvest Near Independence Road
Joseph Shirley reports cutting eight acres of grass on the John Smith property near Independence Avenue and Independence Road on Thursday and Friday. The crop yielded about three tons of good hay per acre, a winter harvest with two crops per year in California and other states.
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California
Atatea
Joseph Shirley
John Smith
Mindependence Avenue
Christmas Week City Council Meeting Schedule
The city council plans a regular meeting Monday evening December 25 due to Christmas. A proposed ENL ordinance would authorize wages for city employees, so they are paid before Christmas. J. P. Laxdteman from Apilton went to Waterloo for an operation at Presbyterian hospital to remove a tumor from the skull. This is his second operation in nine months.
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Aplington
Seven Factories Brought to East Waterloo in 1906
The East Waterloo Commercial Club reports seven new factories located in the past year with a combined capital of 132,000 and the capacity to employ 250 workers. Notable actor Cole-Davidson from Chicago provides 175 jobs, Lennon Cement Shingle expands Waterloo industry, and overall employment rose with population growth from relocated families. The club invested 3,950.38 to secure these industries, operating as a self supporting entity with a treasury gain of 8.49 over the previous year. The report notes a 45 percent factory increase in five years and Waterloo leads Iowa cities in ten year growth. A general meeting is planned, with committees appointed and distribution of a member list proposed. Twenty four new members joined.
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oMcera
Wisn
W. AW. Miller
Tlee BP
J. Elghingy
Sho
Lake
WW. Miller
BL Manhard
Aueceed
Howard ‘Taiterday
Waterloo
F. 1. Cutler
F. J. Fowler
H. B. Whits
W. WV. Miller
W. M. Law
J. T. Sullivan
H. B. Cropper
S. J. Raed
F. J. Tighmey
W. F. Parrott
R. A. Daly
J. 4B. Stonewise
E. H. Manhard
Conmmercial Club
East
Aone AW
Yaven
Cole-Davidsion
Chicago
Lennon
Commercial Club
Ciies
Ely
J. Cropper
J. B. Shanewlsa
W. R. French
White
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Hull
Tama Mill
Bes Moines
Mart
Huber
Bancroft
Nebraska
Chas. Dab
Chas, Parsons
Mr. Dahl
Stewart Go
Ferguson
Watterloo
Bath
Fergueons
Wisowa Company
Will Smith
Tripolis
Nots
Trnion Mall
mUlonaire
James Callahan
Des Moinea
Wilfred
Agatha Watts
Mlay Clarice Maxson
Medial Lake
Washington
Misa ‘Maxson
Akron
Big Rabbit
Jr. Schoenhalr
Find
Gibroel
Town Falls
James John. Stbn
WM. Knowles
Werner Go
J. B. Puckett
Appeal Front Justice Court
Barclay Street
Elder& Son
Werner Gova
J.B. Puckett
M. B. Dougherty
Cedar Falls
Spberr
Defensant
Plaintiff Company
G. M. Nesbit
Reed & Tuthill
Archie I. Them
Sage
Nesbit
Presbyterian
H. Piper & Son
East Fifth Street
Lansing
Mich
Pipers
Fisher
Indepentence Avenue
West Ninth Street
Edward Mugler
Sues Barber Asphalt Company
Westminster Church
Pearle
Sanford
Weet Side Citizen
Boar of Trade
East Waterloo
H. B. White
Cusia
Waterloo Alen
Commercial Club and
Goard of Trade Ia
Toyo
Catler
J. W. Krapfek
H.W. Lithty
W. TR. Jameron
S. W. Arbuckle
H. C. Senul
FL. McCune
Madrid
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