Web Ardut Brothers in City Jail Amid Confinement
Authorities tighten grip on the Snyder shooting case with Web Ardut brothers jailed and new confessions expected after prolonged police deliberations. Detectives, mayoral orders, and county officials assemble to build a strong case while Cedar Falls witnesses are summoned and evidence mounts. Fred A Snyder lies wounded as public interest soars at the Waterloo station and nearby stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Snyder
Ee Wade
Alfray
Aria
Sayi Hole
Sweitzer
Morris
Rector
Dinneen
Welsh
Lovejoy
Mears
Cere
Cedar Falls
Ted
Huberg
Ravelvars Letolen
GerKin
Red A. Snyder
Walch
Snyder
JESUP PIONEER DEAD HENRY BIGELOW
Henry Bigelow, a Jesup pioneer of about forty years, died today at his daughter’s home from pneumonia. Born May 18 1880 in Crown Point New York, he came to Iowa in 1868 settling in Westburg township. He married Alice M Downs, had one surviving child, and funeral will be held Saturday morning at the daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Yelock
Henry Bigelow
Pioneer
Crown Paint
N.X
Iowa
Weetburg
Alice M. Downs
Bigelow
Carrie Parker
Divorce Trial Reveals 1902 Daughter for Rail Job Exchange
Los Angeles Feb 12 Judson H. Coe 60 admits writing letters offering to trade his 16 year old daughter Ethel for a railroad position. The letters reference G. W. Smith then master mechanic at Illinois Central Waterloo, Iowa, with Coe later divorced from three wives and a fourth deceased. Court proceedings expose a sensational ancient agreement tied to Waterloo and Central shops history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recard-Herald
Los Angeles
Waterloo
Judson H. Coe
Ethel
G. W. Smith
Ilinois Central
Town
Coe
Bordwell
Theodora Coe
Wivez
Chicago
R. W. Bell
Smith
Hamilton Slander Case in Jury's Hands
The court instructed the jury on libel and exemplary damages for the letter to Esther McBride. Evidence covered alleged slanders, including a postal card, with focus on malice required for exemplary damages. Testimony on May 6 1907 and surrounding events referenced, jurors told to weigh truth of the McBride letter and related statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asin Tow
Frank
Jagt
Mia
Misa Esther McBride
Sire
Hamilton
Miss Hitt
Miss Goodwin
George Hu
Esther McBride
MeBride
Public Utility
Hamilton Altling
Dr. Martin
Tadée
Legal drama and jury instruction in defamation case
The trial centers on a dispute over a postal card and a letter between Miss McBride and Mrs Hamilton. Plaintiffs seek actual and possibly exemplary damages, with provocation noted for mitigation. Defense contends no mailing occurred and emphasizes mitigating circumstances and witness credibility. The court instructs on malice and damages while jurors hear vivid attorney arguments and witness testimonials.
Fort Dodge Man Killed by Live Wire in Plant
Ben Short, 40, an employee of Fort Dodge Light and Power Co., died after grabbing a five wire in the boiler room. Officials believe the line carried about 410 volts. He is survived by his wife and two children. An inquest is scheduled this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Ben Short
Fort Dodge Light and Power Co
Local notes from Waterloo area reveal births and events
Feb 11 items report Otto Koepke starting work for Sam Bes, a baby girl born to William Greaning, Lena Kornogke returning home from Waterloo, and various local visits. Measles illness, a sister’s wake, and entertainment by the Janeavils Society are noted along with a Modern Woodmen lodge formation. Messages include a death news telegram, a student returning to college, furniture store being run during illness, sales from Jesup buyers, and a wedding planned for StummerBuhr. Herman Wehling injures a finger at Readlyn creamery. Dr Bennett treats him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Koepke
Sam Bes
Win
jLena Kornogke
BOW Ig
Waterloo
Birk
John Auner
Telking
Waverly
Helen Everding
Gee
Edwin Brung
Ernat Sbteege
John Spragg
Janeavils Literary Society
Opera House
Mre_ Gretge
Dundes
Henry Dickman
Brandenburg
Edwin
Jesup
Marthe Krueger
Ross Meyer
Byiday
Clausing
John Northg-j ‘Ats
PF. Wiegert
Srtme
StummerBuhr
Herman Wehling
Janesville News Highlights Local Visits and Developments
Local residents share greetings as Henry Becker from Moody County and Miss Wise visit in Janesville. Fred Becker family return from Bay City Michigan amid severe weather. Clint Loveland and family visit Fort Collins relatives. Fire protection inquiry discussed at last meeting. committee named to study options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
R. W.W. Kendall
Adolph Schmit
Fred Becker
Bay
Oity
Mich
Fred
Damages sought after fall from city fire escape
Fred H. Winslow janitor sues Commercial Building Company for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from a fall sixteen feet while inspecting the northwestern fire escape at East Fourth and Sycamore. He says a ladder fastener broke causing the fall and left him with a fractured left leg and ongoing pain and medical costs about two hundred dollars. He asserts no contributory negligence and seeks judgment and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Winslow
Warnat
Comercial Building Company
Plaintitt
East Fourth and
Sycamore Streets
Costa of
Action du Court
Bennington De Ro
A fragmentary note references Bennington and a person or place identified as de ro. The readable text is too incomplete to establish a clear event, date, or direct actions.
Glasgow creamery status and local notices in February
In Glasgow township February 31 reports the creamery being low on running orders. Last Thursday, Mr and Mrs Milo Garrett mourn a one year old death from grain fever. funeral Sunday at 10:20 a.m. at Grove Hill Cemetery with Rev. Herberger officiating. Calves sold, farms rented, and congregational changes noted. Wetzlich recovering from illness and John Kurte Sr. attending church after four weeks of grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Milo Garrett
Grove Him Cemetery
Rev. Herberger
Gresham
H. Fosse
Cac Roth
H. Swelfe
Mt. Vernen
Pioneer Has Pneumonia and Local News in Brandon
Friday night’s dance drew few attendees as Pioneer has pneumonia in Brandon. Hazel Stainbrook visits Longmont. Rev. Perry recovering from illness. Binkas family and Pacheeco visiting. Sheriff’s sale of horses, new bank opening in Chariton, Mullen family health concerns, and historic Waterloo ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stainbrook
Longmont
Colorado
Rev. Perry
M. 5
Binkas Ly
Quaequaton
Binkely
Bromer
Reformed Church
Cedar Rapide
Pacheeco
Brandon
Arthur Briggs
Free Church
Briggs
Mack Reed
Reed
John Ellott
Texas
Hiriam Pagledaw
Canada
Marek
Left Alone in Big City
Dispatched from Kangas City Missouri reports Mrs Barber deserted by husband while traveling with two children to Waterloo Iowa. She and her family found shelter with Salvation Army aid after the father left to get food and never returned. Investigation details withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas City
Waterloo Eople
Barber
Hera
Lawton
Oklo
Tayish
Waterloo
Iowa
Borathiy Harber
Peis
Salvation S Yn
Mer
Beloved Kindergartner’s Horse Coty Passes Away In Christmas Loss
In Wa stertop the town mourns Misa Ida Ayer and her horse Coty the loyal back drawn guide of kindergarten children. Coty died after a short illness while the children remember her as the ident horse that led them home each day. Daly, another horse, lived over 25 years. A separate report notes a fire at the White City company mines in Oskaloosa causing $16,000 in damage, owned by S. W. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gana
Misa Ida Ayer
Oly
Coty
Daly
White City Company
Oskaloosa
Iproperty
8. W. Whita
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Victio
Frome
Hag
Snyder Bicker
Freda Snyder
Jesup Pioneer Dead
Saturn
Amilton
Miss Mc Bride
Dury
Géorge
Plaistitt
George
Aunrt
Martin
Cngal
Attornay McCoy
W. BR. Hauger
Laporte
Add
Dikéuas
Ruth
S.T. Mears
Mra
Lfe
Wenner
Mire, Martin Hunter Cal
F. D. Martin
Ittermeys
S. T.”"Mears
Wailift Munger
Sha
Ballitt
Mra. Hamilton
Rebecca
Rev. Hamilton
Sycamore
Fort Dodge Light Co
Denver
Henry Becker
Moody County
S. D
C. Fausa
Mr. Wellman
Bremer
Jefferson Town
Miss Wise
Bennett
Janeeville
Fred McCaon
Parkersing
Mont Palmeter
Chicoxs
Western Union Telegraph Co
Harry Stiles
Schuyler Estate
O. Nettleton
Prica
A. Schmidt & Co
Fort Colling
Col
The
Literary Society
Geo. Fridan
Misa Miunia Harrison
C. K. Maynard
Clear Lake
A. H. Maynard
Sioux City
C.H. Burman
H. Winslow
Bennington
de Ro
Pat Mullen
Eagle Township
Polcsog
Thiu
Mullen
Honia
Oscar
Cedar Falla
Old Court House
Big City
Dorothy Barber
Coly
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