Mystery surrounds death of immigrant in Traer case
Frank Cejak a Bohemian migrant dies in Chicago after allegedly jumping from a hospital window. Authorities dispute details of money found hidden in his inner pocket, with $1000 missing and a possible check or letter not arriving. The Chicago hospital, coroner, and family questions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Frank Cejak
Chicago
Wagill
Illinois Hospital
Cerak
Edna Cook
Cesale
Bohemia
Parket
Man Injured in Fall at Logan Fire House Stairwell
James Kearney, a fireman at the Logan hotel, fell while descending rear stairs Friday evening. He suffered a fractured jawbone, multiple rib injuries, possible internal damage, blood in the lungs, and ear bleeding. He was rushed by ambulance to Presbyterian hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kearney
Logan
Presbyterian Hospital
Drunk on Streets Leads to Court Fine for 19 Year Old
A 19 year old girl pleaded guilty to a drunken disturbance on Saturday, was fined 6.85 by Judge I Van Metre, and spent Friday night in the city jail's woman’s ward. It was her first offense and she had money while others did not. Neighbors sympathize, suspecting she was led into trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. van Metre
Snd
Benefit for Salvation Army at Electric Theatre
Salvation Army Christmas dinner fund appeal featured a Friday night benefit by Johnson and Nichols at the Electric Theatre. A fair patronage, despite cold weather and shoppers, led to a donation of 26 percent of receipts, about $20, to Ensign Tripp. This is described as likely the largest cash contribution by a firm or individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Nichols
Electric Theatre
Salvation Army
Army
Tim
Ensign Tripp
Fire damages home of Engineer H. P. Estey
The home of Engineer H. P. Estey at 9 Freakin Street was damaged by a Saturday morning fire. A rug near a drapery started the blaze, smothered by Estey’s son who wrapped a quilt over the flames. Loss about 160 dollars, furniture damage minimal, insured by GC Kennedy represented companies. George Dauchy returns from Army holiday vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Estey
Freakin Street
T. H. Grevlis
Mra
Estey
Rebate rumor denied as attorney says no accusation
County Attorney Mears flatly denies Sibert accused Great Western of rebates to Waterloo and Cedar Falls shippers. Sibert, held for alleged railroad fraud, rumored to have evidence. Bridges released for lack of proof. Real estate deals: G W Chatfield sells 100 acre farm east of Waterloo to Wm Nagy with Hammond Ave residence transfer. H C Wente buys Mt. Vernon township farm for 6400. Miss Florence Goodman visits Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Mears
W. W. Sibert
Great Western
Sibert
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Joseph Bridges
Bridges
Concensus
G. W. Chatfield
Wm. Nagy
Dysart
Iowa
Mr. Nagy
Hammond Avenue
Fr. Peek
N. M. Beckley & Co
Geology of Blackhawk County Report Highlights Plains and Rock
A 1905 Geological Survey summary of Blackhawk County Iowa notes the county's physiography centered on Cedar and Wapsipinicon river valleys with bluffs and sparse rock outcrops. It details Devonian undisturbed rock, drift deposits concealing rocks in northeastern areas, thin rock exposure along valleys, limited fossils, and fertile Iowa drift plains. Water supply from Cedar Falls springs shows about 17.5 grains per gallon solids with ample flow and uncertain exact stratum origin.
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Blackhawk County
Melvin F. Arey
Lowal
Worther
Cedar Falls
Cedar River
C. H. St. John
Waterloo
R. P. Whitfeld
Raymond
White
Mc.Gee
Iowa
Calvin
Aréy
Cedar
Wap- Sipinnicon
Iowa Plains
Rivera
Mullan
Orange, Cedar
Big Creek
Blackhawk
Lincoln
Hagle
Jesup and
Jacob's Siding
Normal Hill
Normal
Twenty-fourth Streets
Spring Creek
Subterranean Springs Hint At Quarry Water Flow
Three murderers were received at Anamosa State Penitentiary during the past week, including Wesley Shafer of Linn County with a life sentence and William Phillips and Richard Zillmer of Clinton County with sixteen years each for the murder of Sigred Larson. Other prisoners and sentences listed include James Doty Dubuque robbery thirty-two years, Henry Bardon Dubuque robbery thirty-two years, Bert Branneck Butler-Jane ten years, Ed Frainf Sexstt robbery four years, Charles Hubbard Scott larceny two years, Dick Nash Scott robbery eleven years, John Borden Scott robbery one year, George Guilbert Benton robbery ten years, Fred Whitson Linn larceny six months, Pearl Tyler Wright bizamy one year, and Jack Berberich from Kansas visiting his sister Mrs C J Fullerton.
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Avamona
Anamosa
Wesley Shafer
Lina County
William Phillips
Richard Zillmer
Sigred Larson
Clinton
Bert Branneck
Butler
Jane
Frianf
Sexstt
Charles Hubbard
Scott
Dick Nash
John Borden
George Guilbert
Benton
Fred Whitson
Linn
Pearl Tyler
Wright
Bizamy
Famous Men to Lecture on Poultry Show in Waterloo
W J Bryan Gov Hanley and Ian McLaren will lecture in Waterloo in June 1907 about the poultry show and related topics, drawing public interest and scholarly discussion from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian McLaren
Chautauqua attractions announced for Waterloo event
The Watérloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute committee announced a four day program featuring speakers Willian Jennings Bryan Lincoln Ned Gov J Frank Henley Indiana Ian McLaren Dr John Watson and Dr Frank Gonsatius with George RK Stewart assisting at the institute The Jesup Poultry Fanciers association plans an four day exhibition at the Jesup opera house with prizes from 2 to 5 dollars and a grand sweepstakes cup of 10 dollars plus many class awards. entries cover numerous breeds and special premiums offered by local merchants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watértoo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Association
Willian Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Ned
Charles B.landis
Indiana
J. Frank Henley
Ian McLaren
John Watson
McLarey
Frank Gonsatius
Calesga
George RK. Stewart
Hibie Institute
Taift
War Department
B. P Bidsalt
Jesup Poultry Fanciers
Opera House
Jesto
Transfer of M. E. Winn to Waterloo as CGW agent
M E Winn moves from Minneapolis to Waterloo to become agent of the Chicago Great Western railway succeeding C J Blodgett who will take Cedar Falls station duties. Winn, once Waterloo agent twenty two years ago, recalls early road expansion from Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska railway days to Chicago Great Western.
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M. E. Winn
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railway
C. J. Blodgett
Ham
Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska Railway
West Side
Tes Moines
O. B. Johnson
Tide Water Railway
Page
West Viginia
Chicago, St Paul
Kansas City
Chicago Great Western
Winn
Fourth
C. Ll. McDermott
St. Paul
Hart-Parr lands massive $400000 order for 200 engines
Charles City reports Hart-Parr Co. secured one of the era's largest single orders for 200 gasoline traction engines to be sent within three years to Jeanmarie Molinero Co. of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fire at Nursrey Co. building caused minor damage. prompt city fire response checked spread. Also notices: a travel solicitor seeks agents for a mercantile house with a weekly $1,000 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Hart-Parr Company
Jeanmarie Molinero Company
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Alexander
Waterloo
Towa
Osage Visitor and Christmas Cantata at M Church
Miss Myrtle Hazlett of Osage visited her cousin Rey Hawn and family this week. Mrs Q G Young Mrs W Hobson Mrs Thos Smith and Mrs Burt went to town last Monday for visiting and shopping. A Christmas tree and a fine cantata will be among the attractions at the M church here on Christmas evenings. Charles Bu county superintendent
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Jim Kearney
George Dauchy
Armes
Jeny
Squnty
Mears
Libert
TION
Furmianad
H. C. Wente
F. W. Brandes
Mt. Vernon Township
Florence Goodman
Vinton
Capelidon
Melvin FF
Arey Publishes
Booklet OF
the Soil Inn General
Blacknawht
Jowan
Jack Berberich
Kansas
Mra. C. J
Ers A
Pa Liane Ee
National Biscuit Company
Arop
W. J. Bryan
Gov. Hanley
Yesup Poultry Fanciers’ Asso
Ciation
Hibition
Progarm Committee of
Chau
Tauqua and Bible Institute
A. E. Harris
Mer
E. J. Lown
Jesup
Bank Opera House
Plymouth Rocks
White Wyandottes
Wyandottes
Partridge -Wyandottes
Rhode Island
R. C
Brown Leghorns
C. White
C. Bull
Bul Gobins
Hondans
Prof. Bisset
Ames
Citizens Gay & Electric Co
Muntal
W. E. Nims
Wilbert Shallenbirger
C. G. W. Railway
G. J. Blodgett
Cedar Falla
Logan Hotel
Fortner
Waverly
Argentina
Charlas City
Freeman's Reali Estate Bulletin
Lowa
Minn
Dake N
Canada Farms
Wisl
G. H. Freeman
Woodmen Hall Bidy
Cogswell, WC
EdDee
Raymond Eee
Lncra
Suallepber
Bright
Epa
Wilbert
Raymond School
Verne Wassone
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