Charles City Tragedy Ends Wife and Son Murders
Charles City man James Cullen murdered his wife and stepson in bed with a knife and revolver. He then wounded himself during the struggle, leaving both victims dead. Cullen was jailed awaiting trial as investigators note family quarrels and possible temporary lapse as motive.
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Roy Wastman
Cullen
Wan
Anasty
Fred
Bastian
Malin
Dimdel
Serigua
Rounly
Barn Fire After Lightning Hits Iowa Farm
A lightning bolt struck a farm near Marshalltown on a Monday morning, igniting a large barn and destroying cattle, horses, hay, oats, and corn. Five milking cows, one registered bull, a team of horses, and most equipment perished, with total losses near two thousand dollars. The incident also damaged a nearby machine shed though stored machinery was saved. Authorities and local residents reported two simultaneous crashes and found debris, a torn tree trunk, and smoldering ruins as the Koeppel family from St. Anthony responded to the blaze. An exact inventory was not yet completed.
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Marshalltown
Kueppela
Bryant Kimself
St. Anthony
Bryant and Partners Farm Machinery Sale Highlighted by Judge Ransier
The report notes Mr Bryant remains well insured and discusses the likely involvement of Mayens & Keoppel in selling farm machinery and stock. Judge Ransier is described as actively presiding over the proceedings.
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Bryant
Mayens & Keoppel
Aachinery
Italy
Deserter Awgerman Located. Young Woman Left Desperate
News report describes Harry Angerman, who abducted a young woman and left her in distress after taking her to the Presbyterian Hospital in Waterloo. The injured woman, aged about twenty, faces uncertain recovery and costly care. Efforts on welfare funding include hospital costs and charity appeals. Medical operations are planned but payment remains unsettled.
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Harry Angerman
Presbyterian Synodical Hospital
St.Louis
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Norally
Wong
He Pitees
Charities
Board of Supervisors
Thoas
Liz
Federal court actions seek damages against Great Western Railway
Three damage cases against the Great Western Railway are moved to be heard in the U S district court at Dubuque with bonds of 300 each. Plaintiffs include William Werner Welty and Maxwell Case, while Iowa Dairy Separator Co faces a suit by Eu J Margriett. The suit alleges injury from operating a factory machine. defense claims the injury was the plaintiff’s fault. Rumor of settlement grows as trial date nears, with total damages around 32500.
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Chicago
Great Western Railway ‘Company
United States District Court
Dubuque
Fiindis
Sinots
Cameea
Tsa
William
Werner Welty
Hig
A. Weyty
C. G
Maxwell Case
C. &. We. Railway
Baker
GW. Railway
Iowa
EU J. Margriett
Gas CG
Margriett
Hartoran
Bush Va
Petitiog
J. M. Bankston
Rhea
Polots
California
Bg Questa
M. M. White
Tén ‘Grove
Mullan & Pickett
Waterloo
Posner
Samuel
Watters It Black
O. J. ‘Lewis
J. ”, Klingaman
H. C. Carrenter
Chapel to Church Converts Jefferson Street Chapel
A plan is likely to convert Union chapel on Jefferson street into a Congregational church. Rev Keeler of Barlville may be chosen as pastor. The building, fair sized, will serve immediate needs as talks progress. Rev H W Tuttle of Grinnell has helped arrange the move and a meeting tonight aims to clarify the proposal.
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Union Chapel
Jefferson
Keeler
Barlville
St. Uxtt
First Congregational Church
H. W. Tuttle
Grinnail
Waterloo
Dted
Earlville
Nonogenarian Died Today in Cedar Falls
Mrs Wecella Brown aged 90 died at 2 00 pm Tuesday after a short illness attributed to old age. A Cedar Falls resident for a brief period, her remains will be taken to Stillwater Manitoba for burial.
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Cedar Fall
Wecella Brown
Cedar Falls
Stillwater
Man
Died at Fairvank Faulvucnk Syn special Min ward
Faulvucnk Syn died Sunday at 10.00 after a long illness. He was about 70 and leaves three children. Funeral held this afternoon at 2. Mrs James Murphy injured in a morning accident when the back overturned, glass wounds and neck cut. Her condition serious but not fatal. Rev Joseph Cochran injured in a fall on a sidewalk yesterday.
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James Murphy
Opponents Move to Uncover Receivership Details in Mutual Insurance Case
Attorneys for Policyholders of the Property Mutual Insurance Association near Northy Wood challenge the receivership proceedings led by Manhard. They seek a full transcript of organizational dates, contracts, member history, unpaid losses, approved claims, loan authority, and notices of assessments to reveal why the indebtedness exists. The motion aims to disclose who benefited and how funds were borrowed, with names and dates attached to each claim and expense.
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Northy Wood
Manhard
Ogea- San
Hable
Windstate
Firth
Amoney
Petty Mutual Insurance Association
Collectio
Agaepyment
Kale Im
Blackhawk
Hardin
Dante Courta
Hat County
Uilal
Actio
County orders bridge and breakwater work at Cedar River
The board of supervisors approved warrants totaling 5500 for the Washington Union bridge over the Cedar river and awarded a 1800 contract to Indians Bridge Go for a breakwater. An earlier inspection noted river current and bank erosion prompting the project to prevent future county costs.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington Union
Cedar River
Old Board
Nety Board
Dorrd
McCutcheon Case Goes To Trial After Jury Fight
The McCutcheon probate case entered trial about 10:00 am Tuesday after a lengthy jury selection that occupied court sessions from Monday. Depositions from five Keokuk physicians on the deceased's health precede testimony, with Dr. Gresham Hill to offer expert mind-illness views. The jury of 12 was chosen from a pool of 48. other local civil matters and motions were noted in the session.
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McCutcheon
H. A. Kinnamon
Keokuk
B. Dorsey
B. Ochultree
R. H. Fergers
DW. Anderson
Bila Mens
E. BH. McCutchee
Holstein
Stock Farmig
Gresham Hill
Des. Moines
Hill
State Hospital For
Local notices and transfers across La Porte City area
Jan. 7 reports show C. B. Phillips of Volga Iowa visiting with daughter Mrs Job Lehman. John Ravlin returns to duty at Deg Motors after holidays with parents. Dora Gairman heads to Chicago for study. Bandera Walker glad train wreck section saved him from boarding at Columbus Junction. Mrs Burger and baby rode train with Mr Walker. La Porte City District Fair officers elected president Jos Hueman secretary B L Manwell treasurer H Smelzer and four directors. Installation night for local fraternal orders noted with Hindes of Pythias Sisters Lavites Maccabees. Rev J N Hanneler returns to Suc jet Iowa after short visit with family. A L Headley and Jack Casebeer Waterloo visit.
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C. B. Phillips
Volga
Iowa
Se Yieiting
Job
Lehman
John
Ravlin
Deg“Motors Moniay
Dora Gairman
Chicago
Moale
Moicy
Bandera Walker
Calolorado
Columbus Junction
Burger
Baby
Walker
Jas, Budson
Wloo
Kling
Suncey
Laporté City
Me. Howrey
K. of P. Hall
Jack Casebeer
Waterloo
Traveling Man Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Frank Letts, a traveling seed promoter, was arrested by Potar county Sheriff Hughes in Independence Iowa on embezzlement charges. Letts claims the charge is fabrication tied to disputed Texas land deals, seeking $600 in commissions. further details awaited Sheriff’s arrival. Letts is listed as residing in Waterlon.
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Iowa
Jan
Frank Letts
Texas
Oklahoma
Music Park
Ih Stene
Sherif Hughes
Potar County
Letts
Hughes
Waterlon
Pawned Suit and Other Thefts Lead to Arrests
Proprieter Mandy Sailch of Waterloo Drees Club faces arrest over pawning a suit and overcoat believed stolen from Pantorium. Four men shot up a Seeland restaurant on Sycamore Street, Owens firing a 38 revolver through a window. Owens later jailed for $8 bail, later forfeited for non appearance. Chas Kater imprisoned five days on bread and water. Edward Biegel to be arrested for not reporting pawned goods. Ordinance 343 requires pawnbrokers to file daily reports detailing pawned articles and borrower details.
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Mandy Sailch
Waterloo Drees Club
Charles Steffing
Thompson
Litchfield
Amith
Wen
Claude. Smith
Dias. Bardar
Byron Momeyer
Herman Owene
Seeland
Sycamore Street
Owong
Owens
Quartette
Owéna
Thy” Pthere
Chas, Kater
Anamosa ‘Penitentiary
Niemeyer
Suuth i
Edward Biegel
Siegel
Noo
Aid
Remarkable Knoxville cow bears a growing calf family
Old cow in Knoxville owned by Wilmer Anderson has produced six calves in a notable lineage. Born July 24, 1901, she calved repeatedly with twins, triplets, and several single births, forming a large brood before four years old. The latest calf batch occurred January 2, 1907.
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Knoxville
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Menenceter
Awgerman
ST. Louis
SK County
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Charles EB. Runsier
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Thig
Manchester
Blair
Nelle Acing
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Iowa Company
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William Kehe
Bremer County
W. H. Graham
Blahawk County
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Maxwell Lowushiy
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Haile C. Hintz
Joseph Hints
Lous Miller
Bennington
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Hiengiehbor
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Conrad Hupper
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Frank Help
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Adam Reimhardt
Stern
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P. Bredow
Fred Haln
Jon Sagz
Carl Averhoff
Hanry Byvank
Herman Buss
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Clinton
College
Hilda Bredow
Sumner
Patterson
Oreely
Frank Heinz
Richey
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Joni Funk
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Hoe
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Wilmer Anderson
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