Cullen Brothers Linked To Charles City Double Slaying
Charles City in shock after Roy Eastman and his wife are found murdered and Roy’s stepson fatally shot. James Cullen, arrested at dawn, allegedly stabbed his wife, then shot Roy while the boy tried to flee. Richard Cullen, brother of the suspect, summoned to the scene, testified to overheard confession and the struggle over a bloodied dagger. Authorities describe premeditated motive as disputes over property and wealth. James Cullen, a carpenter, remains in county jail as investigation continues.
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Charles City
Cullen
Bin
Roy
Eastman
Bach
Richard Cullen
Warren
Ha Wah
Raatman
Tel
James’ Cullen
Richard
James Cullen
Reed
James “Cullen
Jal
James ‘Cullen
Dennis
Jack Jence
Thos. Kelley
J. Li Johb
HL Nicol
W. “A Ag Gerke
Dodge
Boy confesses to hold up after spending money
A troubled youth admitted to fabricating a hold up to justify funds owed to his landlady. Mrs Johnson of Greensport arrived in Waterloo with her son and settled his debts. James Gardner and Elgin Orier of the Weatleyhouse Engine Co. are in the city discussing new equipment for the power station as the railway project advances.
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James Gardner
McCaskey
Elgin Orier
Weatleyhouse Engine Co
Chicago
Ang Quimmer
Mystery Smallpox Fear Shuts Courthouse Areas
Officials and residents feared exposure after a reported smallpox case in the treasurer's office. A young man named James Seminels from Kansas was found ill and sent to the pest house, with measures taken to sanitize places he visited and assess exposure.
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Rey
Forkenbraeck
James
Seminels
Whites Town
Kansas
Sauivele
Strom
The
Died at Cedar Falls Former Waterloo resident Hopkins
John Hopkins died Tuesday afternoon at age 68 in Cedar Falls after residing with his granddaughter Mrs. P W Carrington. Born in New York in October 1848 he served as a school principal in Marble Rock and taught at Upper Iowa University. He later worked as a cooper shop foreman in Waterloo and is survived by his widow and a daughter Mrs W E Davis of Waterloo. Burial arrangements include a Cedar Falls funeral by the Masonic fraternity and transport to Marble Rock for burial.
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Cedar Falls
Dasslus Hopkins
Waterloo
Pow. Carrington
Inez
Hopkins
New York State
Marble Rock
Upper Iowa
W.E. Davis
New York
Masonic Fraternity of
Police police confess false robbery tale by 16 year old
A 16 year old, Amit Johnson, admitted his report of being slugged and robbed on Sycamore Street was fabricated to cover a shortage of waxes. He claimed a man with a gun threatened him and stole $30, then led to police after a neighbor found him with a bloodied face and he confessed at the station.
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Oss Johnson
Johnson
Sycamore Street
Eleventh
Man
Ninth
John
Mana
Ted Bishop
Bride to Have License Fee Paid By Clerk of Grundy County
Clerk Blough of Grundy County takes charge and will pay the marriage license fee for the first issued license. The bride must be good looking and under a stated age. The ceremony must occur in the clerk’s office.
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Blough
Grundy
Democratic Banquet Celebrates Jefferson Jackson Alignment
A Jackson day banquet in an Iowa hall drew party members and wives for an evening of toast and debate. Speakers urged voter duty, attacked trusts, and defended Democratic principles tied to Jefferson and Jackson, with Willi Jennings Bryan praised for upcoming 1908 prospects.
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Hike Hall
W. N. Birdéall
George E. Platt
St. Mark's. Episcopal Church
Bird
Tothe
Jefferson
Jackson
New Orléans
Fdr
Neareat
Iowa
William Jennings
Bi Meader
Bank stockholders report prosperous year and stable policy
Inland banks hold annual meetings with officers reelected and profits rising. Commercial National notes 50 percent year growth, assets near 4.755 million. First National reports best year in local history with substantial dividend. Iowa State, Leavitt Johnson, and Security Banking show strong earnings and dividend declarations. several new officers named across institutions.
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Commercial National Bank
Bedlom
Naistucton
Hova
Orbid
W. W. Miller
EL L. Johnson
H. C. Schulte
B. W
B. L. Johnson
H. ©. Schultz
B. W. Miller
National Bank
J. W. Rath
C. F. Fowler
al M. Place
Es Diack
J.T. Sullivan
FX. Nehmey
W. W. Marek
B.'s. Fowler
VO. Trumbauer
T. W. Place
F. J. Fowler
F. J. Bighmay
F. B. Dietrick
F. P. Hurst
Iowa State Bank
Iowa State-bank
J. D. Easton
Emmons
Johnson
B.A. Lichty
Eb, Manhard
G. W. Bown
W. DB. Johnson
George N. Garrethson
J. D. Baston
Emmons Johnson
Cashler
Security Bayinga Bank
Posible
J. T. Coolidge
W. F. Curtiss
George P. Becker
W. M. Law
W. J. Peddleord
J. P. Kietter
J. W. Arbuckie
C. J Fullerton
Ed. Mullaney
B. Coolidge
Train Target of Pistol Toter Incident Report
A pistol incident occurred on a train with a person toting a weapon. A shot was fired as the train moved, with a bullet reportedly hitting a rack. no clear injuries confirmed. Police investigated and cautious statements described the event with limited details.
Deal Made and Suit Over Fraud in Mining Case
Webster City Iowa January 9 Special Conductor Hicks of the Northwestern line narrowly escaped a pistol shot at Lohrville in Webster County as a revolver fired through a coach window. The incident mirrors a prior attack on another conductor. In a separate matter, H. H. Clay of Cadar Valley seeks $20,000 against F. A. Anderson in a transfer dispute over a Chicago property tied to a Denver mining stock scheme. Anderson admits a 1901 agreement and ownership shifts but contests the claimed value and seeks dismissal of the suit. Also noted are suits over stock investments, a forger accusation against J. Hogan, and a bankruptcy meeting for Louis Kramer with a Texas connection.
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Martin Dt Wade
Iowa
M Democracy
Dew
Spike
Himy
Wade
New Orleans
Webster City
Hicke
Lohrville
Webster County
Avour
Northwestern
Hicks
Lobrvilte Gtulon
Burliny
Boal
Sioux City
Beg Moines
Broux City
Hawarden
Myaters
F. A. Anderson
Fous
Hureka Gate Company
Wai Reilroad
H. H. Clay
Cadar Bally
Chicago
Abderaon
Pe’ "Hilon ‘Aidtird
Clay
Ciay
Anderson
Andereoy
Perking Mining Co
Denver
Colo
Mr. Clay
Ito
Bashtee
Buecht
Abe
Hme
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Mameo Cullen
Roy Eastman
Suilen
Smallfox
Wan'Taken
Cassius Hopkins
Amit
Ss Johnson
Kive
Gan
M. J. Wade
GR. Meinhart
Cato
Gato Sella
Tendenciea
Texas
After Flattenberg
Vinton Times
Dow
Harnow
J. B. Ruljivan
Des Moines
Democratic Party
Prin ‘Ciples
Reinhart
G F. Reinhart
Airey
Progressive
Democracy
Republican Party
Mlessods
Habor
oWade
Harmony
Bryan
Willieth
Jennings Bryan
Boles
van Wagnen
William A Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Foun’, Denison
Dubuque
William Jenways Bryan
Guy
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Financial Institutions
GITY
Langencrea$e
Sullding
Leavitt &Johnson National
Leavitt & Jofinson’ National Bank
Emma Rodamear
W. 3 Mesarver
J. B. Sedewiels
C. E. Pickett
Ira Rodamar
Emma Rodamar
Teiler
W. ¥. McGarvey
John B. Young
C. L. Kingsley
W. W. Marsh
J. E. Sedgwick
J. Doder
A. H, Frank
Brantger
Rodamat
Roger Leavitt
Home Building and Loan Association
J. H. Hildebeaud
Coslog A
Louis Frank
M_ C_ Brown
Tresanier
J. E. Sedgwiek
J. YH. Hildebrand
Sedgwick
J. C. Hartman
George 2. Millen
H. B. Nauman
J. F. Dowding
Tayinga Bank
Northwesterm
Lorvilles
Tuat
Saya
Rea Gays
Frank Litts
Husband
Tella
Buffared
R.H. Dargon
Join H. Hogan
Louis Kramer
Fiat
Bheriff Coldwall
Mra Chan Nig Hos
Canyon City
Frank A. Litts
J. J. Hughes
Potter Cquity
Litte
Kansas City
Curtis
Bea
Rea
Shie
Ruaher
Vexaa
Hoon
Tot Canyon
Rush Park Seed Co
Independence
Roswell
Bar
Tad
Frank Litta
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