Career of Allison seen as lasting national force
Washington grieves at possible removal of Senator Allison, the Iowa statesman whose fifty years in public life shaped fiscal policy and lawmaking. The piece portrays his Senate leadership, influence on appropriations, and role as a bridge from Civil War era statesmanship to modern governance, arguing his absence would leave a void in national finance and policy.
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Washington, D
U.e
Cummins
Senate
William B.allison
Iowa
V Allison
Congress
Allison
Washington
Roosevelt
Cannon
Towa
House of Representatives
United States Senate
White House
America
Alex Usou
United States
Blaine
Senator Allison
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Lincoln
Grant
Thia
Inheritance tax dispute heard in Grun dy Center case
State seeks $7509 inheritance tax from the estate of Geo Wells amid district court arguments. Judge F C Platt will rule on whether the tax applies when the estate is settled by compromise rather than direct inheritance.
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Iowa
Geo. Wells
Grundy Center
F.C. Platt
Smudge Platt
Spelling Errors Cloud Early Property Title In Cedar Falls
The Cedar Falls area faces a title cloud due to mis-spelled German purchasers in an 1855 transfer. Amos Wood now seeks equity to correct the deed naming Daniel Wilt as purchaser when it should read Daniel Wilda and Nicholas Glasser as Glas ser, affecting property in Cedar Falls township. A new Cord Ball Automobile company is organized with $10,000 capital, Waterloo as HQ, W C Campbell as president and secretary, C L Campbell as president and treasurer.
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Cedar Falla Township
Amos Wood
John Hartman
Whovin
Robert Wilt
Nicholas Glasser
Daniel Wilt
Ferdinand Sparr
Wood
Hartshaw
Daniel Wilda
Nicholas “Glauscer
Germany
Glausser
Glasser
Cedar Falls
Cord Ball Automobile Company
Waterloo
W. C.” Campbell
C. L. Campbell
Frat Sioa
Thegentlemen
Fire claims against Cedar Falls insurer in January case
W B Carpanters sues Fissis Insurance Company seeking $1500 face value of a policy from November 24 1906 for a Cedar Falls fire on Main Street in August caused by an explosion. He says proof of loss was given but no settlement. the Cedar Falls blaze damaged multiple properties and the suit, part of a larger tally, will be addressed at the January term with all claims proved.
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Fissis ‘Insurance Company
Cedar Falls
W. B
Cedar
Falls
Estate corrections and school Christmas program noted
Executors of Rev. Father Homesath estate report details of transactions, including attorney fees and bequests, with a later church spectacle by St Joseph's School Eagle Center. A Christmas program by St Joseph's scholars drew parents, featuring recitations, carols, and a gift presentation to Rev Takis, along with visiting relatives Stephenson family.
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St Joseph's School
Eagle Center
Blsters
Jana
Takis
Mimg
Jhy
Fire Destroys Bloom Manufacturing Plant Near Nashua
Nashua December 24 Special Bloom Manufacturing Company’s plant near Nashua caught fire around 4 30 p m Monday but was quickly fought by the fire department preventing major damage. The blaze burned a hole in the north end of the main building while workers on the first floor tried to move machinery and materials. It is believed the engine room start sparked the fire. A stock company recently organized has invested more capital into the plant. Owen Dietz and Elmer Thompson arrived from Waterloo for two week visits, while Mrs Joe Hacker traveled to Bowa n after the death of her sister Mrs Welch of Readlyn.
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Nashua
Bloom Manufacturing Company
Bloom
Joe Hacker
Bolwain
Mrs. Welch
Readlyn
Cedar Rapids
Old Firm Dissolves and Moves to California
The wholesale hardware firm Schiel & Corson dissolves after twenty one years of Waterloo operation. Partner Gordon retires and plans to move to southern California. A post Christmas sale will close stores at cost, with stock of cook stoves coal stoves and wood burners offered. After dissolution, the business continues as Schiel hardware store with valued employees retained.
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Schiel & Corson
Fmall
Wally
Waterloo
Cordon
California
Carson
Schlel Hardware Store
Town and Township notice fragment
Fragmentary OCR item references town and township matters with unclear names and dates. Readable portions show a local government notice format but lack sufficient details to identify parties, actions, or deadlines.
Jubilant Jubilee Notes From Eagle Town and Surrounds
A ragged yet vivid harvest of December notes from Eagle Town and nearby areas reports prize winnings, farm updates, deaths, and holiday chatter. Mentions of Bert Fuchs’s funeral, sympathy to his family, and local traders indicate a tight-knit community. An assortment of small-town tasks and interests fills the page.
Community Notes From Mt Vernon And Jubilee
Mt Vernon Dex reports Mr and Mrs Chaetvim hosted a card night with friends. Myrta Garton visits Michigan relatives. A masquerade ball slated for Boies on Dec 27 with prizes for best costumes and funniest attire. judges from spectators. Jubilee youth attend turkey shoot, report a fine time. Rabbits scarce this winter. Rabott hunting noted. Charles Huck visits Storm Lake relatives. Frank Bonary visits Minnesota with brothers George and Ambrose. Waterloo business visitors include Frank Qunger and John. Weather mild. farmers note corn hanging is delayed. Aug Longe, father of Mrs Gurng, dies at 92. funeral held. Jubilee Creamery pays 29½ cents for November butter. Mrs Ohla dies. leaves husband and three sons. Township schools grant a holiday break of a week or ten days.
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Strubel
Eagle
Barclay
Mason
L. Bubney
Stean
Stein- Tosh
Hannah’ Orbertra
Belo
Will Sass
Bert Pichs
Wil Sadler
Tra.Kirchner
Niuni
Berk
Fuchs
Dubuque
Oai- Wei
LeMara
Bert
John Ll. Feite
Parker
Bert Fuchs
Christman
John Kade
Henry Kudtke
Chicago
Will Magee
Lewis Hazel
Zon Lace Co
Wrother Mollett
Newsy
Pan Metcalf
Dan
Thomas McMan
J. Risse
J Staebell
Em Weber
Fred. Willard
Tim Meaney
John Ortner
Dex
Chaetvimbawigh
Myrta Garton
Michigan
Boies
Dee
Waterlad Daily Reporter
Denver
Iowa
Jubilee
Gubertville
Gil
Herman Hook
Williau
Avery
Chingman
Nick Dulshburg
John Stoubenrauch
Longe
Local social notes from Cedar Falls and surrounding towns
F R Decker attended a teleptone meeting at Cedar Falls Thursday. Mrs Joseph Brown entertained the Mt Vernon thimble bee at a mid day session Thursday. Frank Burkhardt brought his crapho phone to Madford Wednesday evening to furnish music for a dance at Bowers hall. Mr and Mrs George Phelps of Shell Rock visited at the Fred Decker home last week.
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F. R. Decker
Teleptone
Cedar Falls
Joseph Brown
Mt. Vernon
Frank Burkhardt
Madford
Bennington Christmas notices and local obits
December 23 report from Bennington notes the funeral of Engelbert Fuchs attended by neighbors. Mentions poultry sales by G F Maile, G Averholt, Joan Poock. Paralyzed mother-in-law of Conrad Roth. Wm Poock guests in Fred Hein home. Students Sigmund Bredow and Edmund Appeal arrive from Cineton College for Christmas vacation. John Kurtz Sr. sold cattle to Waterloo dairyman for 110 dollars. August Schmitt and son bought 1280 acres near Stanton Texas at 16 dollars per acre. W Teisinger hauled hogs to Waterloo. Passe family returns from Cook County Illinois. G F Maile learns of her father J Lange's death. Funeral at Jubilee Lutheran Church with Rev J Adix. Christmas children’s service planned.
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Engelbert Fuchs
Mr. Fuchs
G. F. Maile
G. Averholt
Joan Poock
Conrad Roth
Wm. Poock
Oriska
N. C
Fred Hein
Sigmund Bredow
Edmund Appeal
Nephaw
Cineton College
John Kurtz Sr
Waterloo
August Schmitt
Jain
Stanton
Texas
Ed Liebert
W. Teisinger Jy
Passe
Httle
Cook County
Ill
J. Lange
Jubilee
J. Adix
Iis Church
Claims To Be Sold Little For The Creditors
Judgment in favor of Mrs. Larson and her attorney, withdrawn as far as this matter, grants Cedar-Falls Trust Company authority to dispense of 194.80 dollars of unpaid claims, believed worthless after claimants refused to pay. Order costs of administration and division of remaining funds among creditors. Remaining 984.87 dollars for costs and distributions among about 53 creditors.
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Platt
Cedar-Falls Trust
A. Larson
Ansignee
Anna Larson
Tony
T. Sullivan
Mitter
Wedded at Clerk's Office in Fairbank Neighborhood
Shortly before noon Tuesday, Etta Richards and Joseph Smith were united in marriage in the district court clerk’s office by Rev. George Knothe. Witnesses were Irwin Ridhaydanod and Mamlo Zierjack. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richards of Fairbank, is esteemed by many friends. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith, works as a butcher in Fairbank, where they will reside. The ceremony surprised many, as few knew the marriage was planned.
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Mise Etta Richards
Joseph Smith
Thhe
George Knothe
Herman Smith
Fairbank
Stokes Wed Ydy Katherine Clas In St Charles Mo
CLOS-STOKES Cader Falla Record reports the wedding of Charles P. Stokes and Ydy Katherine Clas at St Charles Missouri on Monday December 16. Stokes, a representative of the local gas company, and the Cedar Valla connection are noted. After January 1 they will reside at 127 North Fourth Street St Charles Mo.
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Cader Falla
St. Charles
Cedar Valla
Charles P. Stokes
la Ydy
Katherine Clas
Thenier
Cedar Falla
North Fourth Street
Stokes Ia
Auto Driver Pays After Rear-End Collision
The case of J. Orr v. W. G. Watts was heard by Justice A. B. Switzer. Orr claimed $90 for damages to wagon harness and horse injuries after Watts in an automobile struck the wagon from the rear. Judge Switzer awarded Orr $25, noting Orr had no warning of the approaching car and the driver’s fault. The car sustained damage and expenses were substantial.
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J. Orr Ve. W. G. Watts
Justice A. B. Switzer
Orr
Watts
Mason Abduction Mystery Still Unsolved After Six Years
The case of Rey Mason from Waterton remains unresolved six years later. Relatives sent the boy to Waterloo but he did not arrive, prompting police to contact Minot. Lawyer William Murray said the boy balked at returning home and would ship the ticket back immediately. A December 4 letter was sent, but no further word on the day or ticket. T. A. Mueller and his Kansas City relative left for Iowa City to spend Thanksgiving with kin.
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Rey Mason
Waterton
Minot
N. D
Waterloo
Wiliam Murray
T. A
Mueller
P Mueller
Kansas City
Iowa City
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Homesath Make
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Weiler
Wendy
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EL P. Davies
Franda
St Dubuque
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Mesath
H.H. Forkenbruck
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
Nald John
W. ¥. Hemeeath
W. W. Marrow
M. Buntley
G. W. Stephenson
Rernfield
Tone
Ursula Stephenson
Eagle Grove
Z. C. Stephenson
Franklin Street
Owen Dietz
Vaughan Lang Company
Portales
N. M
Elmer Thompson
Garrison
Lester Corson
Dunkerton
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Ole
LL. A. Edwarda Filer
Mra
Hattle M. Edwerde
Nia A. Edwerds
Des Moines
Honge
Bosaoe
Bennington
Larson
Robert Law
Mary Nelson
Janes Nelson
Clerk's Office
Clos-Stokes
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