Lynching records show 1907 gains over 1904 across states
Chicago reports 1907 lynching tally reaching forty-three Negro women four White men and thirty five Black men, with Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Iowa among states. crimes spanned robbery to murder, most victims charged with violent offenses. Farther north only Maryland Missouri and Nebraska record lynchings.
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Chicago
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Lateiana
Maryland
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Midway
Will Scott
Florence
Cleveland Haring
Pritchard Station
Moses Dascett
Vinegar Bend
Abe Samroll
Wank Lucas
Talladega
Pred Singleton
Neal Sanders
Raut
Arkansas
McKamie
McGhee
Sam Fleming
Pees
May
Thomson
Charlie
Harris
Reidsville
Bien Padget
Dalton
Dock Posey
Colmer
Georea Herbert
Byron
Birds as insect destroyers reviewed for farmers
Mrs Wm Parrott presented a Des Moines talk to the Park and Forestry association on the value of birds as insect destroyers. The manuscript, in Mrs Parrott’s possession, highlights practical methods supported by tested facts from scientists and naturalists to aid farmers and fruit growers against insect pests.
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Mra
F. Warrott
Park and Forestry Association
Des Moines
M4tys. Parrott Ima
Vel ‘ Benefi
Inethate Sow
Ment Els
Sbie
William Wood Killed in Engine Yard Accident at Galena
William J. Wood, a Waterloo brakeman on the Illinois Central, was killed in a coupling accident near Galena while working No. 82. He leaves a wife Rosa Lempert and family in Waterloo. funeral plans pending with services likely at St. Joseph Catholic church. The event follows a recent return from leave and prior insurance changes under way.
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Galena
Willem Wood
Sinots Central
Waterloo
Ich Kilked Wood
Énat Hound
McCall
Freailert
Wood
the Central
Lodge Phyasician
Elty
DB. Strourd
George ‘Ferguscn
B. of
H. T
Tusaday
Waterlan
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
William 3. Wood
Cedar Falls
Lews
Lia A
Watertog
Rosa Lempert
Frankly Street
Slatere
Minnie Sud Vera
A. B. Cornelius
Orange Township
Herbert. Wood
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Oscar B. Wood
Wee
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mr. Wood
Ilinois
Free Seed Testing at Farmers Institute Session
At the three day farmers institute opening Wednesday, attendees can gain valuable info and engage with speakers and fellow farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers free seed testing in Washington to check for adulterants, mechanical purity, and germination. Samples must be prepared into pure seed, foreign seed, and debris for rapid examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Uma
Washington, D.C
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Seed Viability and Farm Economics Note
Fragmentary report discusses seed germination under favorable conditions and farmer costs. Mentions corn yield data, price per bushel, and potential net balance for gathering against expenses, with references to local farmers and county comparisons.
Sudden summons to beat heart trouble cited in death
A terse report notes Bert Fucha, his wife, and son drove toward Waterias when Bert suffered a sudden heart trouble. The vehicle halted, and a physician attended, but the man appeared to die suddenly, with early indications pointing to heart failure as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert. Fucha
Waterias
Viatien
Death of Bert Fuchs in Waterloo Farm Accident
Bert Fuchs collapsed and died of heart failure near Dewar while entering a building in Waterloo. His wife and son witnessed the incident as he was about to enter the office. The coroner will conduct an inquest, with funeral arrangements handled by O'Keefe & Towne.
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Bert Fuchs
Dewar
Fuchs
Waterloo
Fritz
Huaband
Ag Eastrled
Much
Esteb Hahmant
O’keefe & Towne
Will
Negligence cited in railroad injury cases on calendar
Attorney Mt. Ball of Bilttavtiong reports on a docket where rail car negligence led to injuries and excessive travel time. Several personal injury claims totaling large sums appear, including $10,000 to Lewis Burr and $6,000 to P. B. Canfield, with various other damages and appeals listed from Waterloo to Duskerton and beyond.
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Mt. Ball
Bilttavtiong
Dentina Ton
Canyea
Menty
Lewis Burr
Frank ‘Br. Miller
Dolla O'Nett
Dallas
SobUling
Bil Dietz
Thedud Court
George Soheson
George Paul & Hon
Waterloo Casket Gombong
J. B. Beird
Cure Dairy , Company
W. Baker
Hiram Lockard
Willem Crownover
Mary Graham
Justice Court
P. H. Canfield
Funtington and Allen
Estate dispute over Sycamore Street property heirs sue
Heirs of Casper Baro sue to secure title to Sycamore Street property once held by John Baro and to obtain an accounting of rents. The petition names heirs Louisa Feignet Lena Gusweller Ellen Babcock Katie Friedl and Tillie Buck with claims arising from a 1877 purchase and subsequent intestacy. Wenz Friedl is said to claim an interest via mortgage to John Baro.
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Casper Bera
Sycamore
John Baro
Louisa Peisner
Lena Gusweiler
Elien Labcock
Magnie A. Martin
Tite Buckley
John Hare
Katie Friedl
Josephine Roth
Casper Baro
Sycamore Street
East Fourth
Wast Firth
George Baro
Josepflne J. Roth
Louisa Feignet
Ellen Babcock
Wenz? Friedl
Lena Gusweller
Con George
Mamie A
Martin
Tillie Buck
Jey
Wenz Friedl
John Bare
Mother Dies Suddenly Noted In Galva Telegraph
W C Brownlee left Tuesday night for Galva NL after receiving word of his mother's sudden death at age 73. She visited the city last October and knew several locals who are greatly shocked and saddened by her passing. Funeral services will be held in Galva and the body buried there.
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W. C. Brownlee
Galva
Mozart Concert Troupe Delights Local Audience
The Mozart Concert troupe performed a lively concert last Saturday night to a packed house and offered selections at the church service Sunday evening. Mrs Struitz and Mrs Roush visited Waterloo. Mrs Crouse also visited friends there. James Jepson reviewed stock invoices with satisfactory yearlong results. Mrs Charles Vogt hosted her father from South Dakota. Local schools plan a holiday break next Friday with a primary program. Community anticipates new double storefront, two residences, and a water works plant next year. Several Biltman kin will attend Jacob Dillman’s daughter's wedding in Clear Lake. Two more issues of the Dike Times are forthcoming. Johnny Frank of Humboldt renews acquaintances locally.
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Dee
Mozart
South Dakota
Biltman
Clear Lake
Jacob Dillman
Dike Times
Johnny Frank
Humboldt
Jewelry Stolen From Front Door as House Watched
Mrs. R. L. Parker of 3001 Fowler Street reports a burglary Tuesday night while the home was occupied. Three diamond rings, valued at $375, were taken from the plate near the front window after the thief entered at the front door. Police describe the rings and suggest a woman culprit based on window prints and a sighting by Mr Parker. The loss was discovered at 10:00 PM as Mrs Parker prepared for bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parker
Fowler Street
Waterton
Parker
Myery
Bualtens
Stewart Company
Married life ends in divorce petition after four months
After four months of marriage at Waverly on August 12, 1907, Mr. Guy Scribner filed for divorce alleging cruel treatment and accusations of a statutory offense by his wife. He claims their brief residence in Washington township and Bremer county, then Black Hawk county, ended a stormy union as he seeks divorce and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Scribner
Scribner
Waverly
Thas
Washington Township
Bremer County
Blackhawk County
Grant
Jown F. Simpson Home After Ice Plant Accident
Jown F. Simpson returned home from Lancaster Wisconsin after a February ice plant accident severely injuring his left leg. He was hospitalized, fitted with an artificial limb, and remained away from the city for several weeks before walking again with support. Friends welcomed him with cheers on his arrival at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wis
Sudden Death After Back Pain Strikes John Bird
John Bird, 84, formerly Parkersburg postmaster, collapsed at his Waterloo home after a brief back ache while shopping with his family. He died within minutes of a stroke, as relatives rushed to his side. he had lived in Waterloo for about a year after moving from Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife and children Stanley, Mrs John Hour, Anna, and Jenole.
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John Berend
Bieyale Widing
Bor
Mr. Berend
Waterloo
Cleland
John Bird
Matabera
Kia Side
NASA
Grolock
Woat
Mirat Street
Bigod Tome
Parkersburg
Bird
Hneas
Black
Sigior
Wem
Iest
Wellington
Weat First Street
Beaides
Stanley Bird
Clear Lake
John Hour
Humboldt
Anna
Jenole
Orne
Trial of Arch Berrier Delayed In Immorality Case At Waverly
In Nashua December 18 special report shows Arch Berrier of Waverly arrested on seduction charges involving Miss Young Watking of the city. The case was postponed to Wednesday at 10 am to allow the county attorney to gather evidence from the insane board before Miss Watking’s status is resolved. The proceedings suggest possible charges of carnal knowledge of an imbecile.
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Nashua
Arch Berrier
Waverly
Mins Young Watking
Board of Insane Commladion Ca ‘Ata Tn
Misa Watkins
Indapeadenies
Mica Watkins
Berrier
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Durin
James Cullen
Owa
Charles City
Louisiana
Monroe
Flint Williama
Mouroe
Harry Gardner
Bunkie
Charley Strauss
Clinton
Fred Kilbourne
Koranilar Faley
Seho
Henry Johnson
Gibbs
James Wi Bon
Ruby
Ralph Dering
Marroage
Hegre
Crisfold
James — Heed
Cumberland
Willem Burns
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Indianola
Lee Por
Atur Ride
Columbus
John Lipsey
Axsgault
Tunica
Rabbery
Vanvieet
Henry Sykes
Malden
L. Brannan
Bancroft
Louis Higgins
Durant
Jim Williams
Osage
Frank Bailey
Tennessee
Tiptonville
Wilt Clifford
Texas
Goliat
Tom’ Hall
Cameron
Alex Johnson
Asgauit
Great Western
Ong
Stanton
D. J. Wilson
Vaughan Land Company
Portalis
N. M
Anna M. Kistner
The
Ely
Womana Relief Corps
Mitchell
Plainfeld
Janesville
Willam Wook
Illnois
Brotherhood of
William
Thu Cate
Birda
Friends of
Man
Nels Central
Department of Egeiculture
Washington
Ita
Irenin
Massachusetts
Owas
Army
Navy
Qoother
Ana
Helen Graham
Tacoma
Waeh
James Malcolm
Rhea Street
Baren S. Whitney
Lulu LaVerne Struck
Arthur R. Rekers
Cedar Malls
Helen V. Bergstrom
Cellar
Fala Merril A. Dickenson
Mubil Wallace
John G. Grank
Laporte
Eula M. Anton
Jobo Dowding
Lee Taylor
Wr. Taylor
St. Joe
Black Hawk
Parent
H. L. Parker
Piano
George McGuire
By & Company
McGuire
Wxe
Sol Strayer
McGuirehan
Orange
J. Waddell
Benjamin Eloher
Aim
Tis
Mr . Winn
Great Western jSgent
Mr. Winn
Father Howe
Decorah
G Alater
Woodmen of the World
Red Men Hall
Joe Bowman
Wellington Bros
Harry Sutton
Rollins and Kufton
Sunday School
Grace Methodist Entocopal
H.C. Wilbur
Charnes
Minneapolia and
St. Louie
Iowa Central Railways
Jown F. Simpson
Parkersurg
Butlar
Mise Watkins
Luce
Constance Crawley
Watertoo
Hedda Gabler
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