Silk thieves Rogers and Daisy Walker linked to Waterloo
Waterloo authorities recall Harry Rogers and Daisy Lee arrested at the Illinois Central depot for shop lifting. Disguised, the pair fled to Pueblo Colorado where they face silk theft charges. Detective notes and police reports trace their travels from Waterloo to LaCrosse and California as officials seek prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rogers
Daisy Lee
Pueblo
Colorado
Rogers
Daisy
Waterloo
Illinois Central
A. P. Houston
Lee
Winona
Mint
LaCrosse
Wic
Sherif Burns
Ome
Webber
Birdsail
Wisconsin
Gaught
Publo
Iim
Hawv
Harry
Roger St
Fragera
Les
Alice Walker
Puebla
Houston
Roger
Pacific Coast
Kag
Lae
Tha
LaGross
Lavrosss
Wis
Webbber
John Webber
Helle McCue
Mies McCue
Canada
Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association Holds Convention
The Hawkeye Commercial Men's association held its third annual convention at Bills hotel with about fifty delegates and officers present. Seventeen hundred ballots were cast for officers by proxy and in person, eight tellers counted the votes, and A G Johnson of Marshalltown gave the president's address noting 25 percent 1908 membership growth and $42994.15 in benefits paid since July 1906. The group aims to unite traveling men, provide social ties, and offer accident insurance at cost. the first meeting was in 1867 with a second in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Commercial Men's Associaon
Bills Hotel
Hull
Grace M. E. Church
A. G. Johnson
Marshalltown
W. J. van Derveer
Order
Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association
Cedar Rapids
Four Young Robers Nabbed After Willow Cottage Burglary
Waterloo police after three months located four young boys who broke into Willis Birdsall’s Elk Run cottage and stole clothing and angling gear. Confessions attributed to the youths.hip boots and tackle traced after passing through several hands. Harry Padgett and Willis Kentson were taken into custody. Willa Williams and Irvin Kentgon to be arrested. Also reported are several real estate deeds filed in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Willis N. Birdsall
Elk Run
Major Wilkins Ordered to Chicago as Purchasing Commissary
Five transfers involving $22,126 involve Major Harry Wilkins formerly of Dex Moines who served in Cuba. He has been ordered to Chicago as purchasing commissary after serving as chief commissary with the army of Cuban pacification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilkins
Dex Moines
Cuba
Chicago
Wilkins
Army of Cuban Pacification
Ex-sheriff’s home burglarized by renter who staged rooms
In Waterloo an ex-sheriff’s home on Jefferson street was burglarized after a woman posing as a renter entered via the cellar. She fixed the lock, then stole 4 yards of Brussels carpet, curtains, a screen, table and more. Fannie Colvin-Baum of Waterloo was arrested after police found the missing items in her home. She claimed the goods came from a garage sale, while officials plan further action.
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Waterloo
Nerva
Fannie Colvin- Baum
W. M. Law
Jefferson Street
Brussels
Law
Fannie Colvin-Baum
Water
Tenth Streets
Timmage
Fannie
Gaiven
Yars
West Waterloo
Preacher Implicated in Murder Identified by False Teeth
Port Huron reports identify Gideon Browning as the butchered man at the Battle Run Methodist church. Rev John H Carmichael, minister at the church, bought a Chicago ticket the day after the crime and is sought for arrest with a $500 reward. The case links include a letter Carmichael received and a police seizure of his notebook.
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Port Huron
Mich. Jnc
John H. Carmichael
Battle Run Methodist Church
Gideon Browning
Chicago
Adair Village
Little Rattle Ren
Columbus Township
St. Clair County
Joan H. Carmichael
Adair
Carmichael
Detroit
G. W. Baltwin
Chicago, Inc
Forged $50 Check Found With Local Juvenile
Young boys in trove one had a forged check for fifty dollars among possessions. J C Archer and Sam Whitting clashed at the Greek pool hall on Sycamore street. Archer pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace. bond set at sixteen dollars. Whiting, aged 13, claimed 17, found a forged check for fifty dollars in favor of Sam Whitting, signed by his uncle, at his aunt's home. Whiting sent to juvenile court for sentences.
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J.C. Archer
Sam Whitting
Sycamore Street
Archer
Sam Whiting
Rev. Whitting
California
Franklin Street
Iowa
Commercial National Bank
Whitting
Juvenila Court
Psenstence
Prowell Accepts It High Class Concert for Italy Sufferers
Prof B Prowell of Waterloo Conservatory has accepted Manager A J Busby’s offer to host a high class combined vocal and instrumental benefit for Italy and Sicily earthquake victims. The event, planned for next week at Waterlon theater, will feature Prowell’s pupils and conservatory instructors as soloists. All services are donated. Busby covers other expenses. Proceeds go to earthquake relief. Mayor Doty supports the effort and the Daily Reporter will promote ticket sales.
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Scott
Waterloo
Conservatory’ of Music
A. JJ Busby
Italy
Sicily
Frowell
Waterlon Theatra
Busby
Daily Reporter
Big House
Doty
Rleps
Bor Clery
Great horse sale spurs strong bidding and high prices
The first horse sale of the session opened at 10:30 AM with strong buyer turnout from Boston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, North Dakota and Kansas City. Nearly 200 head of offerings drew high prices, local competition, and record-like interest, with 554 head sold in the morning averaging 166 dollars per head and totals approaching nine thousand seven hundred sixty dollars.
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Live Stock Commission
Bary
Boston
Indianapolis
Minneapons
North Dakota
Kansas City
Tim Holland
Wm. Holland
Wm. Devaney
St. Louis
Wayring Man
le Sale Ring
W. E. Cummings
Heinbeck
Tom Bloom
Minneanolla
Wa. Blair
Indianapoke
Geo
F. Stanley
Oalus
N. D
A. E. Selsee
Alena
L. BE. Gall
Louis
Miller
J.J. McGarvey
Conflict Over Sheriff Fees Sparks City County Clash
A dispute between the city police and county board over return-of-prisoners costs centers on sheriff salary guarantees. The board argues the sheriff alone handles such matters to avoid double county payments, while police insist they deserve fees for locating and securing offenders. A January 26 meeting is planned to resolve the impasse amid broader calls for cooperation and reform.
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Board of Supervisors
Councy
Vatlance
Nuilta
Polies Department
Ile
Busi Neas
Othurs
Sone
Efert
Sheikf
Weill Tus
Oraur
Justices of the Peace
Valusul
Ita
Board of Supervisorn
League Basketball Opens With Student Team Victory
The first game of the newly organized league was played Friday at the YMCA. The student team defeated the high school boys 13 to 12, with the lead tied 9 to 9 at halftime. Teams listed include Students, High School, Gotter, Briges, Lichty, Lucas, Buckley, McConne, Robbins, and Gabriel. The league will grow next week with two senior teams, two high schools, one student, one business men team, and one employed boys team. The next game is Friday evening and every Friday thereafter.
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Gotter
Wetereees Briges
Milers Teeees Lichty Lucas
Cose
Voovhoss Waster
Buckley
Rico McCnone
Robbins
Gabriel
Business Men
Goa
Assessor Conference and Mortgage Cancellations Report
County assessors met in Blackhawk county to review property listings with Auditor Rainbow guiding personal property valuations. Mortgage cancellations totaled 40 125 for the week, signaling county residents meeting obligations. Sheriff Shores heads to Minneapolis to fetch Ben Patterson Williams for arrest in a home robbery case.
Cedar Falls Notes From Jan Ninth Local items
Miss Katherine Williams has been very ill but is improving Mrs Keller of St Paul returned after a ten day visit in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Grace Stockwell of Burma gave an Indies address at Mrs L Clark's home. Mike Stockwell recently returned from the mission field and attended the five missionary societies at Mrs Clark's address. A bone in the L H Keep grocery window fell and fractured his mp, he exited shortly after. Rev NR Ferguson purchased Wiliam Soltow's property for 1800 and plans a new house. other houses and two churches Presbyterian and Danish Lutheran planned. The high school entertainment The Toastmaster drew $70 in receipts. The Presbyterian Aid Society held its annual meeting at the pastor's home with strong turnout and over $800 valued by workers, $600 for a new organ fund. New officers listed. Owls group enjoyed a meeting at Mrs D M Kelley's. James Brownell Post officers installed. W C officers installed with Mrs M F Arley assisting and Mr Charles Berry conducting.
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Cedar Pails
Katherine Williams
Keller
St. Paul
Minn
Mixa Mame Knapp
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Misa Grace Stockwell
Burma
Indies
L. Clark
Mike Stockwell
Mission Eld
Alte
G. T. WI
High School Athletic Association
Presbyteran Aid
D. W. Pakis
Tiere Jawas Oo
Apnt
Mra
Sarah Chase
Mra. Stiles
S.ihinglaw
Bell
Miss Rice
Treisure
George $. Mornin
WANTS ROTHER DECLARED DEAD IN ESTATE CASE
Henry Mead petitions for letters of administration of Arthur Mead's estate claiming seven years of absence. Court notices and legal procedure described under absentor laws. seeks administrator W A Hallowell with power to settle estate including $14.80 in county funds. Also reports Bolte divorce case implications and a motor company judgment, with arguments set for Monday.
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Arthur Mead
Henry Mead
Blackhawk County
W. A. Hallowell
Absenteas
Perdon
Abaentes
L. A. Laraonva
W. W. Kesers. Automobile Company
Defend. Bot
Butte Gase
Illinois Central Adopts New Ash Pot Law for Locomotives
The Illinois Central aligns with the new 1909 ash handling statute requiring dumpable ash pots on locomotives. Engines are being retrofitted in local shops, with full compliance expected over several months as repairs proceed.
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Ulinois Central
Vende
Alnois Central
Fireman Brumbie Injured After Shaker Bar Fall
Fireman Robert P. Brumbie was badly hurt last night at Manchester when he fell against the shaker bar, breaking his jaw and sustaining head bruises. He lay unconscious for hours while on freight engine No. 882, then was taken to his father's Mobile street home and rest improved today. The accident occurred as the shaker slipped from the grate lever during cleaning of the engine.
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Robert PF. Brumbie
Manchester
Mobile
Bramble
Marriage Licenses in Cedar Falls Reinbeck Grundy Center and Raymond
A list shows Hiram J. Watson 25 Reinbeck Hazel A. Armstrong 23 Grundy Center Fred P. Thomas 24 Cedar Falls Maude Brown 22 Cedar Falls John Jungen 26 Raymond Josephine C Weber 26 Engla Center. The Crystal Ice company repairs houses by the river and adjusts chute for ice harvest with tests showing 2 to 9 inches thickness. crop quality described as splendid. A former driver W H L Bray applies to be committed to the Knoxville Institute for alcohol treatment.
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Hiram J. Watson
Reinbeck
Hazel A. Armstrong
Grundy Center
Fred P. Thomas
Cedar Falls
Maude Brown
Cedar Fells
John Jungen
Raymond
Josephine C. Weber
Engla Center
Crystal Ice Company
Jhey
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Pueblo, Colo
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Waterlooans
Rose Cariyal
Pasadena
Cal
Jails
Carrie Crosby
Blanche Weld
Hye
Los Angeles
Miss Weld
Millonaire
Mt. Lowe
Joseph
Lawrence
Sioux City Traction Company
Leeds
Netralela
Nood
Sioux City
Indiana
Aighton
Corydon
Andn Lawrence
Cresbyterian Hospital
Garst
Security Savings Bank
N. S. Ketchum
State Railway c Commission
Chicago Great Western
Des Moines
Birdsall
A. N. Darwin
Lois Hovey
Matilda Monen
J. H. Riley
E. Waterloo
Chris. Weigle
W. H. Weigle
Eagle
W._ Weigle
C. Weigle
Tniwaahy
Carlton
Homeon River Bank
Gensert Haz
Prowell
High Claas
Picege
East Side House
Gennt
Waterloo Theatre
Dan MacLeod
Geo. Hackenschald
Earch
Burlington Railroad
Thes Company
Chas, Wahl
Wahl
West End
Round House
Transportation Department
Daughters of Fanvelins
K. C. Hall
Hlh. Meyer
Readlyn Telephone Co
W. H. Meynershoff
Readlyn Bank
City of Business
County Auditor’s Office
Sosessors
Auditor
Auditory Hainbow
Charles Plummer
Blackshank County
Shores
Sherrif
M. Shores
Minneapois
Ben Patterzon
Witag Williams
B. H. York
Ohico
Sus Main Street
Cura Bolt
Esther
Nova
Rother
Argu
W. H L. Bray
W. J. Shauha
Knoxville
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