Iowa Man Defends Regulation of Rail Rates in Senate
A long critical letter discusses the governor’s stance on interstate rail rate regulation, praising the Hepburn-Dolliver act and Iowa's senators. It contrasts the governor with Cummins, notes testimony before the Senate committee, and argues for remedial action over political posturing while affirming two Iowa senators’ contributions to rail reform.
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Illinois
Mr. Cummins
Dolliver
Allison
Senate
Iowa
United States Senate
Cummins
Congress
Oscar Sherman Dead Demise Last Thursday
Waterloo relatives received word Tuesday of the death of Oscar Sherman son of former Governor B. R. Sherman who died last Thursday in Phoenix Arizona from consumption. He lived in Waterloo for years and was connected with Citizens Mutual Insurance Co where his father served as head. He left Waterloo about fifteen years ago and is survived by a wife and baby and by two children from a former marriage. His mother lives in Vinton and a sister Mrs Dickinson resides in Des Moines. Burial took place at Phoenix.
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Waterloo
Oscar Sherman
B. R. Sherman
Phoenix
Arizona
Sherman
Citizens Mutual Insurances Co
Aeteen
Aim Ringe
Vinton
Dr. Dickinson
Des Moines
Bennington Social and Transportation Notes
Local items report a parochial school resignation and move to a New York area farm after cattle sales by Adam Reinhardt. Waverly and Waterloo car service planned by the railroad, with steam and electric trains continuing Sumner to Denver Junction and Waterloo. Community notices include church memorial service for Rev. Leehe, a marriage at the Lutheran church, a tea at 309 East Second Street, and upcoming dances by Turks and Red Men with masquerade costumes.
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Blake
Lutheran Church
Klinger
New York City
Adam Reinhardt
Fred. Reinhardt
H. Schmidt
Paul Darneh
Wim
Widdel
Dewar
Conrad Roth
Waverly
Waterloo
Sumner
Denver Junction
BL Gredow
Leehe
Gus Meier
John Sass
Hattie Gielin
Herman Buss
Bredow
G. Ackerman
Ida Tegtmeter
Aceo Nomia
EJ. Steely
East Second Street
Royal Neighbors
U. W. Hall
Bank President Is Arrested At Green Mountain Bank
The Green Mountain Savings Bank in Iowa faced turmoil as president Dr Stuart B MacDiarmid and stockholder E L Collins, both Omaha men, were central to alleged fraudulent withdrawals of 2600 dollars. Collins is in New York. MacDiarmid and Lind say deposits fell under factional strife and plans to sell stalled as investigators pursue missing certificates of deposit and bank records.
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Green Mountain Savings Bank
State Bank Examiner
Windsor of
Des Moines
Stuart B. Mat Diarmid
Banda
E. L. Collins
New York
Dickerson
Stuart B. MacDiarmid
B.L. Colling
Helen Edwards
FW. McHhinneay
Waterloo
Omaha
Green Mountain
Shipton
Thomas
Ima
Marshalltown State Bank
L. Collins
Old Firm Schiel and Corson Dissolved After 20 Years
Schiel and Corson, longtime hardware merchants since 1856, dissolve their partnership by mutual consent after a 20 year run. Corson retires from the firm, while Schiel remains at the old stand to handle business. customers are urged to continue supporting the established business.
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Schiel & Corson
Corson
Notaworthy
Sohel
Carson
Open New Jersey Manhattan rail tunnel linked by steam line
New York Feb 25 The Hudson tunnel linking New Jersey and Manhattan opened today with President Roosevelt pressing the signal. Governors Hughes and Yort and New York and New Jersey mayors attended. The tunnel carries fast eight car trains under the river, shortening trips to about twelve minutes. The project, costing nearly 60 million, aims to connect Hoboken Jersey City Newark with rapid transit into central New York City. A large ceremony followed at Sherry’s with a grand reception.
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New York
Hudson
Hoboken
Jersey City
Nineteenth Street
Sherry's
Newark
New Jersey
New York City
Mortontreet
Thirty-third Street
Sixth Avenue
Pennsylynola
Manhattan
Horse Breeders Prepare Best Rearing for Express Shipment
Special efforts among horse breeders aim to ship top animals in a dedicated express car designed for large loads. The cattle will travel longer journeys with minimal stops, only once at Buffalo for rest, while Avi Towne accompanies the shipment to supervise the horses.
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Horgas
Tooight
Buffala
Avi Towne
Local notes from A. G. West obituary and county briefs
In this short state news roundup A G West a longtime jeweler and resident of ebay dies of heart failure while cleaning walks leaving a widow a married daughter and a son. Des Moines man Abraham Kahl is found guilty of attempted criminal assault after sixteen hours on his case. Marshall county short course awards total twelve hundred dollars with W J Hartwick and Joch of Hartwick notable sweepstakes winners. Des Moines street car incident claims life of W S Chapman as granddaughter Jay Chapman witnesses tragedy. St Michael's Leeds holds a stations of the cross dedication with Bishop Garelyat delivering the sermon. German government sought reparations for property damage from 1884 in the Seeman family case led by Dr J A Seenin of Sioux City. Clarence and Mrs Clarence Fenton receive fortune from a trust after a grandmother's death. Boone armory dedication set for Feb 28 with Company F and the Iowa regimental band. A horse with a rare fifth foot is being shown near Hayten. James vs James divorce ruling at Atlantic grants divorce and alimony denial. Ed Obergale moves to Missouri after buying a 240 acre farm and coal prospect hints. Iowa Falls ordinance yields tuberculosis-free dairy herd with only two of thirty cows infected.
Horses Sent by Express to New London Meeting
Three weeks ago Evangelist Curtie C. T Dillavee of New London began a series of meetings at the M E church. South English residents saw little of the coming impact, but by week’s end dozens had joined. The second draft shipment from Smedley & Co will leave New Haven Tuesday, with 29 head of heavy draft horses destined for the eastern market. The Smedley company uses over 200 head in own work and runs a large allied business. The horses range 1,600 to 1,700 pounds and were bought in the southern region, illustrating Iowa’s preference for heavy drafts.
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Curtie
C. T Dillavee
New London
M. E. Church
Thi City
Cha Smedley
New Maven
Conn
J. J. McGarvey
Waterloo
Mc Garvey
Koction
Porthérno
Primary Cost Per Vote In Waterloo Primary Elections
The Waterloo primary saw sixteen votes cast in Wear Waterton and 40.0n East Side-Ticket Complete as the first test of a new law. Cost averaged about $4 per vote, with total ballots around six and an estimated expense between $226 and $290. One ticket field, few contests, and overall quiet turnout with three defective ballots.
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Wear Waterton
East Side
Waterloo
Vyotes
G. A. Enos
A. B. Enos
M. Beener
C. F. Denddson
Cee BU
Exch
Tartal Vous
Noah Garwick
Warl R. Mayer
A. Mt. Miles
Balfeltae
O. P. Donaldson
M. Reener
J. AL Lane
G. A. Fmos
Chris Sorensen
Goonttanens AG Large
Sust
ALM. Wight
C. Buren
Perkins to Manage Metropole Hotel Reopening Plans
Publicity Monday night and Tuesday morning claimed S E B Perkins of Chicago loaned the Metropole hotel, claims denied by lessee P J Perkins. S E B Perkins, son of S E Perkins, has Waterloo ties with Guy M Perkins in the Waterloo club and chamber of commerce. He will serve as manager when the hotel opens around March 16, with renovations underway and new equipment to be supplied. Levey, current operator, will phase out as ownership transfers, and a new dining room stair from East Fifth street is planned. Miss Mthyle Chambera of 434 Ladin Avenue has measles.
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S. EB. Perkins
Chicago
Metropole
P. J. Perkins
S. E. Pers
Waterloo
Guy M. Parkins
Waterloo Club
Chamber of Conymorea
S. EB. Percing
Mra. Perkins
Lovey
Windy City
Uie
Levey
Perkins
Tt ‘Te
East Fifth Street
Bla
Iowa towns face school disinfection expense shared
The Iowa cities studied disinfection costs for public school buildings with debate over funding sources. The attorney general ruled that both the city board of health and the ad hoc fund should share expenses. Clyde Curtis, former Waterloo center, visits Waterloo then heads to Fort Dodge and lake regions for duck hunting, planning to return to Waterloo.
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Iowa
Board of Health
Clyde Curtis
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Minnesota
Ife
Altare
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Stern
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Rel Mecut Joch of
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Jay Chapman
Apecehiess
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Leeds
Dlehop Garelyat
Seeman
Germany
J. A. Seenin
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Hnd
Clarence Fenton
Albin
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