Shaw's Iowa Visit Sparks Talk of Presidential Candidacy
Former Secretary Shaw, in Des Moines for a Cornell reunion and Bankers Club banquet, declined to discuss a presidential bid. Friends argue Shaw fits national needs, urging Iowa to name him as potential Republican nominee amid looming Roosevelt successor debates.
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Des Moines
Jar
Speslai
Shaw
Cornell
Des Moines Bankers’ Club
Bavery House
Foster's Opera House
Ife
Rior
Big
Roosevelt
Mr. Shaw
SMP! Shawsala
Bryan
Iowa
Leslie M.shaw
Reinbeck Resident Vi Watson Dies After Illness
Hiram Watson of Reinbeck arrived in Waterloo Thursday regarding the death of his brother Vi Watson. Vi died at his Reinbeck home Thursday morning at 6 after a long stomach illness. The Watson family are longtime Reinbeck residents with many friends in Waterloo. A young wife and three children survive. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock with interment in Reinbeck cemetery.
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Hiram Watson
Reinbeck
Watson
Waterloo
Jef
Supervisors Hear County Dog Damage Claims
Board of supervisors spent most of forenoon assessing claims from many parts of the county for stock killed by dogs. Theodore Becker of Poynder township reported a horse found dead with a large intestinal wound, a loss the board may not consider. A committee visit to the poor farm reported 28 inmates on Jan 1, 1907, 14 admitted, 9 discharged, 6 deaths. farm stock included two work horses, one family horse, 14 cows, 175 chickens, and hogs with ample hog and grass. Drainage and fencing improvements noted, with a recommendation to use the team for compost hauling when not on farm.
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Board of Supervisors
Austin Leverson
Vernon Township
Mary Alexander
Dunkerton
Theodore Becker
Poyder Township
W. Vieden
Tt Bere
American Commercial Travelers to Hold Second Annual Convention
The American Commercial Travelers, a year old with over 1600 members, plans its second annual gathering at the Ellis hotel in this city on Saturday. Ottumwa organizers led by Ga Porter, the secretary treasurer, expect a large delegation with a $3.50 round trip from Ottumwa. The program includes an opening address by the president, reports from officers, constitutional amendments, and officer elections.
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Ellis Hotel
Ottumwa
Ga Porter
Ellis
Order
Teese
Russell-Lamson block to gain 88 by 140 feet addition
Plans call for a $20,000 rear wall and a new pressed brick front to extend the Russell Lamon block on Commercial Street. The four story addition adds 88 by 140 feet of ground space and 17,600 square feet of floor area, with offices remaining on the existing structure. Construction starts early spring and the project may finish in fall, preserving Libby Gros occupancy.
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Hassel-Lamson
Russell-Lameon
WII
Libby Gros
Lowgest Fourth Street
Russell Lamgon
West Waterloo
Infant Susie Fritz Dies of Heart Disease at Seven Months
Susie Fritz, seven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Prank Fritz, died Friday afternoon at 1:60 o clock after a five week illness from heart trouble. Born in Waterloo at 127 Courtland street she was an only child and her death follows a recent fatal heart trouble by Bert Fuchs. The bereaved parents are heartbroken over the loss.
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Suele Fritz
Susie Fritz
Prank Fritz
Waterloo
Courtland
Susie
Bert Fuchs
Barker
Rockefeller gifts boost university endowment to 23 million
Chicago January 3 John D Rockefeller Jr donated more than 2.19 million to the University of Chicago bringing his total gifts to 23.81 million. The major item is 2 million in endowment secur ities and 445 thousand to cover the next fiscal year deficit. Remaining 36000 funds cover special expenses.
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Chicago
John B. Rockafeller
University of Chi- Creg
Ol Klag
Midway School
John Rockefeller Jr
Martin A. Ryerson
Board of Trustees
Winton to Have Big Park Hopefully in 74 Acre Offer
Local businessmen form a park association to buy 74 acres along the Cedar River near Vinton and present it to the city for park use. The site includes land inside and just outside the city limits, offering the last chance for a city park. Also notes the arrest of J W Moody for petty larceny at the American House, posing as a Charles City real estate agent.
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Vinton
Jan
Warner
Ideal Park
Cedar River
Vshton
J. W. Moody
Fly
Moody
Charles City
Family of Five Weighs 943 Pounds in Odd Balance
Vinton reports the Mabanna family headline as the town’s remarkable balance of weight. The night watchman William Mabanna weighs 240 pounds, his wife 218, the 16 year old son 237, Raymond 14 at 198, and Hazel 11 at 183 pounds.
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Ana 1Hoh Raymond
Hazel
Waterloo Restaurant Sold Hints of New Management
Fragmentary notice indicates a Waterloo restaurant sold with potential entertainers Kahrs of Littlepart and Emil Weltze of Nora Springs to assist in operating the business. Details are unclear but imply a change in ownership and staff.
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Kahrs
Littlepart
Hi Pcurad
Emil Weltze
Nora
Springs
New Home A Year At Cedar Fales
A Cedar Falls resident marks one year in a new home, reflecting on repairs, neighborhood integration, and community ties. The feature highlights personal milestones, local services used, and plans for future improvements.
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Cedar Fales
Danish Immigrant Naturalized and Wed in Cedar Falls
Elsja Catrine Ejlerteen and Jens P J Petersen plan to wed in Cedar Falls after naturalization papers. Jens, 62, and Catrine Bilertsen, 60, both Cedar Falls residents, will marry with John Co. Petersen as witness. Ceremony set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Cedar Falls by Rev. C P Oluen. address 140 Iowa Street.
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Jens PB. J. Petersen
Ejtertson
Petersen
Cedar
Palla
Rev
C. P. Oluen
Iowa Street
Cedar Falls
Local News From Ames and Surrounding Areas
Sunday storm brings first sleighing of winter as residents across Ames and nearby towns attend social and church events. Notable items include marriages, travel updates, shop changes, and family visits. Hans Knudsen wins poultry prizes at the Waverly show amid a flurry of community notices and local snapshots.
Local Social Notes From Fairbank and Nearby
Miss Ella Weibel of Bigens visits at her brother’s home. Mrs. Margaret Wilson returns to Waterloo after relatives visit. Adda Watson of Hazleton stays with cousin Nelle Daniels. Miss Elizabeth Koester of Barclay visits cousin Miss Vina Traban. Mrs. Schracka guests of Waterloo relatives. Leo Tobin returns to Watertown after aunt visit. Mrs. T Flannagan and son visit from Waterloo. Leta Walgamot of Chicago and Roland of Nebraska visit relatives. J McGrath of Reinbeck ill at daughter’s home. Mildred Everett spends days in Oelwein. Zack and Wilma Walker visit in Cedar Falls. Dr. G W Nexhwell visits Toledo relatives. Wilma Walker leaves for Waterloo for week.
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Ella Weibel
Bigin Ts
Margaret Wilson
Waterloo
Adda Watson
Hazleton
Nelle Daniels
Grove Hill
Elizabeth Koester
Barclay l
Vina Traban
Jonah Schracka
Watertoo
Leo Tobin
Watertown
Wis
Mra
Ilen Murphy
Mildred Everett
Oelwein
Wli
Zack
Witle
Cedar Walla
Johan McCunniff
Jeena
John
G. W. Nexhwell
Toledo
Wilma Walker
Jubilee and Community News From Jubilee Area
The Jubilee region reports New Year greetings from readers of the Reporter and visitors from Redwood Minnesota and Eagle Center. John Nie improved cattle yards with a new wall fence. Gasoline sawing by J. G. Busey supplied fuel for farmers. A severe wind storm toppled hay and stacks Tuesday evening. Rabbit hunting remains common. Charles Wollman visited with his brother George. North Dakota visitors stayed with relatives. Nick Erpelding returned from a trip. Nick Phillips helped haul corn to Jesup. A dance drew many youths to Jesup Tuesday night. Nick Blees bought a horse from H. E. Weber. Obi P Bornong, near Jubilee, suffered a serious heart and lung condition. prognosis uncertain.
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Berardy Broa
Nick
Ambrose
George
Redwood
Minnesota
Willani
Eagle Center
Thieir
John Nie
J. G. Busey
John Gales
Charles Wollman
North
New Orleans aid to Dubuque police fund surprises dept
Dubuque police receive a New Orleans check for 400,000 from William Gadbols as a New Year gift to the officers relief fund. The letter, dated December 23, asks for overcoats for Paddy Sutton and notes Gadbols’s past bank burglary ties. Also reported: Shoemaker’s return to Waterloo disrupts city, and robes and a whip are missing from a rig near First and Commercial.
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Dubuque
Ing
Lice Department of
Thowilba
Gadbols
Magonville
James R. Pickley
Duburne
Iowa
Gregs
Jim
Paddy Sutton
Hold
William Gadhos
Enny
Alent
First
Roses in Full Bloom Picking Berries in Winter
Former Waterloo residents James and Mattingly settled near Ashland Oregon after visiting then writing to H C Douglass. They praise water power, manufacturing potential, and year round vegetation with blooms and fruit. they describe December berries and an ideal place to live amid a growing rural community.
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H. C. Douglass
James Mattingly
Waterloo
Ashland
Oregon
Mat. Uogley
Grace Methodist
Holzor
Ellen Beach Yaw
Mattingly
Wa- Carlos
Mit Farna
Jetigr
Douglas
Bbyera Rose
Kuda
Aghland Creek
Preparing Jury List Time of Notification Very Short
The board of supervisors ordered a jury list prepared and turned over to authorities for copying. Clerks rush to finalize the jury, but notification time for this term will be very brief, forcing men to quickly arrange affairs to answer the call. Ferdinand Enstice Booth, 23, Waterloo. Emma Buente, 24, Webster City. P. J. Petereen, 62, Cedar Falls. Elsie Calrine Ejlertaen, 56, Cedar Falls.
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Board of Supervisora
oMce
Bentley
Ferdinand Enstice Booth
Wwaterloo
Emma Buente
Webster City
Tens
P. J. Petereen
Cedar Falls
Elsie Calrine Ejlertaen
Cedar Falia
Social notes and visits fill town week events
Mrs J F Fettgether hosted a birthday party attended by friends. John Keane of Dunkerton was a business caller. Lawrence Weaver returned from Minneapolis for a brief visit with his parents. Art Kolle and family visited the P H Dily home. Lewis Rommel of Minneapolis visited J King. A G Kraft hosted a ladies party Tuesday evening. Christian Endeavor group served dinner at the parsonage. Charles Miller was surprised by friends Wednesday night. W M Higbee and wife hosted a gathering for H G Higbee and wife. Refreshments by Olin Hilfott and Ethel George. Leap year dance planned at Lehmkuhl hall. Weaver to lecture there soon. Catharine McCunnis of Waterloo visiting her parents John Mennin and wife.
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J. F Fettgether
John Keane
Dunkerton
Lawrence Weaver
Minneapolis
Art Kolle
Qelwells
Duily Howe
Lewis Rommell
Minneapolia
J. King
Ann
A. G. Kraft
F. B
Charles Miller
Miller
Walt Known
W. M. Higbee
H. G. Higbee
Tubugque
Oln Hilfott
Ethel George
Lehmkuhl Hall
Weaver
Mies Catharine McCunnis
Waterloo
Inhn Meinnit
Christmas Gift of 800 Acres in Benton County
Special reports Fran Burrall of near Urbana distributed a large Christmas gift in Benton County, giving eight hundred acres of land to four sons as fee simple. Despite gifting eight hundred acres, Burrall retains about two hundred acres for himself, valued at roughly eighty thousand dollars. The transfer occurred around Christmas in Vinton and remains a notable example of generous land bequests in the county.
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Vinton
Fran Burrall
Urbana
Santa Claus
Benton County
Durrell
Mystery of Clayton Wife Sparks New Alibis and Suspicions
A Chicago case widens as Frederick J. Lavanet claims to have married Madelyn Odell of St. Joe in September, while Clayton denies details and seeks verification from Chicago police. Beloit College chemist notes no poison but tests for nicotine and hemlock. hypnotist trips, a jail term for disturbing the peace, and a tense inquiry into a possible motive unfold as investigators pursue a murder link involving Mrs. Clayton.
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Fonda
Frederick J. Lavanet
Madelyn Odell
St. Joe
Chicago
Clayton
Téilow
Madelyn J
Appleby
E.G. Smith
Beloit College
P. D. O’brien
Mia
Groke
Gaylor
Deuce
Mike Wagner
Gilbertville
Fitkin
Angel
Theo
Janesville
Wis
Jen
Madelyn Clayton
Fon du Lac
Fredérick J. Launet
Frederick J. Clayton
Medalus Odelkiinst
Joe
Launet
Pondu
Lac Lavanet
Odya
Phey
St Joe
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Nix Mall
B. F
Mason
Ellis Memorial
Mason City
H. B. Hunter
Winton
Waterloo Restaurant
Fannie Wagner
Waterline
Eating House
Ejlertsen
Elsja
Catrine Ejlerteen and
Jens, P. J
Petersen Wil
Eilertzen
Denmark
Eilertsen
Aalborg
Jylland
Asberg
Glasgow
Scots
New ‘York
Columbia
America
Cedar Falla
Town Etreot
Socseeooogo
el Crouse
Rank Sra
Farmers’ School
Ames
Charles Cowie Han Gons
Missouri
Geo. Jenson
Mondday
Henry Oilnger
Nick Arend
Near Minor
South Key
Earls
Lar Dakota
Ping
M. EL Church
Mr. Aronda
Inga
Blanche Crouse
Presbyterian Hospital
Erip
H. B.w.nott
Quivey
Lovie B. Quivey
F. M. Isom
Pride
Independence Avenue
Noah Gatwick
The
Christian Church
Gronom
Sogololos
East Fourth
Errost Jeter
Lafayette Block
Dankerton
Pan Kuhn
Hans Knudsen
Waverly
Fairbank
Nick Blees
H. E. Weber
Obi P. Bornong
Jubilee
Mr. Bornong
Bill Gadbois
Masonville
Wighor
Chas
Rector
Fran Burrell
Still
Benton Co
Clair
Lavanot
Herstofore
Madelyn
Ellwood Hat
R. G, Dun Rete
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