Man Shot By Detectives After Escape Attempt in Waterloo
John Lawrence alias John A Brown, wanted for bank fraud in Indiana Illinois and Iowa, was shot during a running battle with Detectives A P Houston and H Webster while fleeing custody near Sycamore Street Waterloo. He sustained a lung wound and leg fracture but survived, with wife and four children at his side at the Tremont hotel. Detectives pursued after Lawrence broke from their grip and fled across Fourth Street, with Houston firing two warning shots before the capture. He is to be returned to Indiana to face charges.
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Lawrence
John, Lawrence
John A. Brown
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Houston
Logan House
Sycamore Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Surgleal Attandon
H. C. Webster
Indispapolis
Bankers’ Association of Indiana
Decatur
Uunois
Missouri
Fanis
Waterloo
St. Louis
Leighton
Webster
Dunkerton
Gashier Davis
Te Dunkerton Bank
Nes Maines
A. P. Houston
Bradley
Sycamore Atract
Mr. Webster
Security Savings Bank
Liberty
Fourth Street
Mr.Webster
Honaten
Schunemann
To & Perat
Logan
Wonston
Holston
Sycamore
C. F. Morrill
Nec
Waterloo Laaning Trust Co
Tremont Hotel
Judd
Brown
Evan Coolidge
Ir. Coolidge
Capt. Webster
Bradley's
Harrison County
Tegan County
Winds
Tt Ie Lena
Lawrence Weld
Dianapolis
Jan
Bolox
Iand
Indiana State Bank
Ere Association
C. H. Judd
Des Moines
Bank fraud suspect confirms role in Des Moines transfer case
Document recounts two men pursued across Indiana to Iowa, naming C H Judd from Des Moines and John A Brown, with Capt H C Webster from Indiana State Bankers association shadowing Brown for forgery. Judd claims he helped move land with a $10,500 deed and $8,200 mortgage, then cashed by Brown. Judd says he acted unintentionally and will cover a $310 check if the bank recovers funds.
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C.H. Judd
Tremont Hotel
Tam
Buchanan County
Des Moines
John A. Brown
Hira
Brown
Toney
Smoke but No Fire Defective Chimney Prompt Rebuild
Fire department responds to smoke issuing from a defective chimney in the Daniel Snyder building on Latiyette street. Smoke prompted warnings to discontinue use of the draft chimney and neighbors expect rebuilding a distance from the roof. Building houses multiple businesses and residents with two upper floors occupied. Alarm initially associated with a Balliett residence but found to be a smoking furnace.
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Ave
Daniel Snyder
Latiyette Street
Balaing
Waterlan Theatre
Business Honges
Credly Clothing Co
Zack & Bentw Plumbing Establishment
W. J. French
East Side
Balliett
Franklin Street
Park Avenue
Mrs Johnson Robbed Near Chicago Vaudeville Venue
Mrs Julincon was robbed of money a bold watch keys and a letter on her way to mail to a sub-station. David Johnson and Ernest Johnson reported the incident in Chicago where Mrs Johnson and her husband had been performing at a vaudeville house and living on North Park street. Two men seized Mrs Johnson in the street taking valuables as she left her home after illness confinement.
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David Johnson
Fia
Ernest
Chicago
Julincon
Folka AL
Mya. Johnson
Hushid
North Park Street
Barley Duty Fight Draws Brewers and Iowa Protest
Maltsters and brewers press Congress for renewal of the barley duty and push for Canadian reciprocity. Buffalo representatives argue for removing the 30 cent tax and opening the market, citing near terms and mutual benefits while Iowa farmers fear price drops from Canada’s larger barley output and competition with California.
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Washington
Congress
C. J. McGloughiin
Canada
McKinley
Towa
New York
Theways and Monins Committee
Benton County Stock Show Preparations Underway
Vinton, Iowa. January plans for Benton county farmers institute and stock show progress with the largest hall secured for exhibits. Local merchants offer about one hundred prizes for top entries across individual exhibit lines.
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Vinton
Town
Der
Farmers’ Institute
Benton County
Poultry Show Nears Peak With Record Stock and Scoring
The poultry show hall hosts visitors as judging by Judge Shaner highlights top birds. Reds, Wyandots, White Wyandots, and Plymouth Rocks shine with near perfect scores, banners, and ribbons. Awards wrap Saturday after strong turnout despite weather.
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Shaner
Trauch
Rhalefl and Redsbramna
Bleds
Rihhona
Plymouth Rocks
Fee Ponsen
Death of Gertie Russell at Waterloo Grace Church
Gertrude Russell died at Payterlan hospital Thursday evening after an operation for apnem feitig. Born near Denver June 15 1881 she lived with mother Eva Par agona at 1624 West Fourth Street. Survived by mother and siblings George, Jessie, Marguerite and Ila Russell and half brother Joe Parsons. Funeral services at 2:30 Sunday from Grace Methodist Church with burial in Elmwood. she was a Grace Methodist member.
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Gertrude Russell
Payter Lan Hospital
Bremer County
Denver
Eva Paragona
West Fourth Treet
George Russell
Jesrle Russell
Marguerite Russell
Iya Russell
Joe Parsons
Davenport
Fienta of
Waterloo
Fieri
Grace Methodist “Church
Fey
Hui
Elmwood
New Plat Books for Waterloo Now In Use
Auditor Rainbow receives six Waterloo plat books newest city maps. Two large books cover full city with owners names. four smaller volumes assist assessors. Plan aims to ease locating property for taxation and levy preparation while debates over valuation methods continue. A new assessor instruction meeting will occur in January with changes to personal property levies noted.
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Weterloo
Plana
Levy
Wiel
Air Titar
James Parker
Des Moines
Usis
Douglas
Alxty
Waterloo
Witt Bertha Witt Merges With Frank Brandhorst
Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home near Wicon Junction the ceremony joined Miss Bertha Witt and Mr Frank Brandhorst with Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The couple, attended by Charles Witt and Florence Rohwing, received friends at 8:00 before a supper. they will begin housekeeping March 1. Separately Miss Dita Leao Stancer and Mr Benjamin A. Garman wed at the First Methodist parsonage and will move to Dakota, farming.
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William Witt
Wicon Junction
Bertha Witt
Frank Brandhorst
Mendelssobn
Charles Berth
Charles Nightingale
Charles Witt
Florence Rohiwing
United Brethren Church of
Hudson
Brandshoest
Dita Leao Stancer
Benjamin A. Garman
Laporte
Dakota
The Man From Home at Waterloo Theatre
Rosina Hanley stars as Athe Granger-Simpson in The Man From Home at Waterloo Theatre on Wednesday. At eleven months out of finishing school she earns leading roles. The piece draws on Kiss Petticoats and other novelties, with a New England locale and a Paris ballroom. Prices range from 25 to 1.00 dollars for matinee and evening performances.
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Waterloo Theatre
Rosina Hanley
Alr
Athe Granger-Simpson
Henley
Helen Bertigm
J. Henlay
B. J. Jonley
Misa Henley
Eoven
Vataran
Wihke
Continents
Teddy” Henley
Pinay
Deacon Brodie
Robert Loula Stevenson
Mnke
Chia
Kiss Patticoata
Mina Petticoaty
Misa Patticoats
Syndicate Theatre
Amy
Vmited
Firet
Countess Fornoy
Father Payne Dies Suddenly in Winthrop Iowa
Hiram Payne, father of Jom GC Payne, died suddenly Thursday evening at his home in Winthrop Iowa after a long illness. He was in good health for his age. He leaves a wife and three sons Edward Decorah Charles Chicago and John Payne. Mrs Payne left Watering Watering to join relatives in Winthrop and will stay until the funeral date is set.
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Hiram Payne
Jom GC
Payne
Winthrop
Lown
Devennad
Club for Young Women Opens at Walnut Street Church
A Walnut Street Baytat church meeting decided to furnish a large room as club quarters for young women. The space will include a library and reading table with periodicals and newspapers. Membership will be free and the church aims to be a social center for city women. Bert McMillan plans to move to Stewart, Minnesota for agricultural pursuits.
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Walnut Street
Baytat
Church
Gular
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John Lawernce
Watertoo
Ohn A. Lawrence
Joan A. Grown
Coolidge
Pinkerton Agency
Indiana State Bankers Association
Indianapolis
Dubuque
Water
Dudd
Daniel Snyder Bulding
Walt
Northern County
California
George H. Carrer
Washington Bureau Daily Reporten
Buffalo
Ihe
Jomainee of Congress
Wr. Burns
Maltaters
United States
Mattatera
Burns
Ways and Cana
Barns
Af Caadlan
Sault Ste. Marie
George W. Shotts
State Départment
Conant Shotts
Atherta
Saskatchewan
U.S
Conan Shotts
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Henry V. Burns
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Tawa
Dakotas
Vintons
Big
Gertie Russell
NEW Plat Books For
Asacesora
Stanger-Garr
Man
Miew Pettlenats
Ecra
Waterloo Lodge
Wraterimal
Reneyve Sackelay
Hyde So
G. W. Curtis
Gsxo
R. Sixco
Hawker
Chartes Stolt
Merrian
Excort
J. W. Tragic
R. M. Stein
Hy Wetstead
Winslow
A. Weleteni
Martin
Bert Tewitt
He Ormler
Moore
Clara ‘Searcy
Mia
Thomas Webber
Masonville
John Payne
Walnut Street Church
Bert McMillan
Stewart, Minn
I McMillan
Bat
Stewart
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