Improbable Mercy for James Cullen Told by U.S. Soldier
Ensign Frank J. Roper of Portland Maine recounted his effort to pray with James Cullen during a lynching attempt in Charles City He arrived Wednesday and described the mob scene at the jail and bridge where Cullen was killed Roper said he urged mercy and a fair trial while few officers present sought to protect Cullen and feared the crowd would kill him after he prayed for mercy and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Roper
Portland
Maine
Tripp
Salvation Army Corps
Charles City
Rev. Hess
James Cullen
Salvation Army
Ne Vald
Klamtop
Court House
Cullen
Roper
Mr. Quilen
Otllen
Pressund
de Mani
Bin
Charles
Klauscim
Klaus
Jaces
Henry Stephens
Nashua
Igheh Cullen
Etepheny
Oun
Public Indignation and Local Market Notes in Report
An account sketches public sentiment after a clash in a crowd and references a Butler county comparison. The piece lists Waverly market prices for hogs hay corn oats rye barley eggs and potatoes plus a near-accident report from a train collision near Alta Vista Kansas with many deaths. It also tallies cattle hogs sold by W L Becker in 1906 and details a new water contract between the city and C G W railway including minimum charges and per-gallon rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Will Thompson
Berkeley
Rock Island
Alta Vista
Kay
la Will
Trualk
W. L. Becker
Nutting & Thompson
Independence Mayor Swan Leads Moral Campaign in City
Mayor R G Swan launches a rigorous campaign against lawbreakers to clean up the city. He has used street labor on offenders, closed ambling joints, and imposed heavy fines. Aimed at saloons, he warns operators that allowing patrons inside risks losing licenses. The mayor says his work is just beginning and earns broad citizen support.
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Laws
R. G. Swan
Swan
Talk Not Always Cheap in Spencer Judgment Case
Spencer Iowa January 11 a telephone message led to a suit by Western Electric against Walters for 25 cents toll plus 114.80 in attorneys fees and costs. Walters denied pay and a judgment was entered for the toll and costs after the operator was brought back from Richmond Kentucky for the trial. The case centered on a livery barn call and a $25 toll with the toll bill paid by Walters guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Iowa
Knox
Richmond
Walters
Shuster Sent To Asylum After Dementia Worsens
Independence Iowa January 11Shuster a German gentleman known for living with local friends for twelve years and promising funds from Germany has developed dementia since confinement in the equity jail. He was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of cheating by false pretenses and has now been sent to the hospital for the insane for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Iowa
Shuster
Germany
Equity
Sudden Death Shocks Vinton Community
Morrison Strong, a retired farmer and longtime Vinton resident, died suddenly of heart failure Thursday morning at his home. He was about sixty, formerly lived on a farm in Eden township, and is survived by a wife and several grown children including Harry L. Strong, a leading Vinton pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jan
Morrison Strong
Mr Strong
Eden Township
Harry L. Strong
Negro Murderer Captured After Relentless Pursuit
James Price, the man accused of killing Tom Atoright in Frazer on November 1, was captured in Spendey Missouri Friday and jailed. He had escaped earlier, with a broad pursuit continuing until his capture. He faced first degree murder charges. G C Kennedy received approval to increase pension for John Baker of Waterloo Township by eight dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Price
Tom Atoright
Frazer
Spendey
Price
Aias Surcers Milly
G. C. Kennedy Lay
Dohm Baker
Waterloo
Waterloo Banks and Growth Highlight Iowa City History
The January North western Banker praises Waterloo as a thriving financial center with eight banks and $4.7 million in deposits. It lauds Blackhawk National Bank and F. F. McHibiny as a banking leader, notes the city’s two Carnegie libraries, new post office, hotel, theater plans, and robust manufacturing growth along Cedar River. It cites the L & YJ Trust Company as oldest in the state, with about five million dollars loaned and surplus over $200,000, and underscores Waterloo’s booster spirit and expanding rail and electric lines supporting commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo
United States
Ellis Hhotel
Blackhawk Bank
Blackhawk National Bank
F. F M¢Hlhinney
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Citizen's State Bank of Goldfield
First National Bank
Leavitt and Johnson National
Central Bank
L. &Yj. Trust Company
Leavyill & Dypuson ‘Trust
Waterloo Savings
Roy
Oo Leavitt & Johnson Trust Comway
Neuman Company of Waterloo Noted for Bank Fixtures
Article discusses Neuman company of Waterloo known for manufacturing bank fixtures. Mentions eight banks recently receiving fixtures from Waterloo, with compliments on the factory's output. Also includes unrelated medical ad content about Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup and Laxative Flute Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Bank
Neuman Company of
Waterloo
Axtures
Near-Quot. Ill Central shop accident injures Ray Griffin
Raymond Griffin of 421 Clay street nearly lost his life at Illinois Central shops when his jacket sleeve drew into a drill press tearing clothing from his body and causing multiple wounds. He escaped with a lacerated wrist and minor bruises after commendable restraint. Mrs Mary Wagner of Lafayette street was badly injured Tuesday when she fell on stairs at her daughter's home fracturing her collarbone and bruises. age 89, mother of William Wagner.
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Raymond Griffin
Clay Street
Illinois
Ray
the Central
Griffin
Mary Wagner
Margaret Kirsch
Lafayette Street
Wagner
William Wagner
First Baptist Reunion Highlights Ladies Aid Officers
A large Thursday evening gathering at the First Baptist Church parlor featured an alloted cupper hour and a formal business session. Officers elected for the Ladies Aid Society include President Mrs Edwards and Vice Presidents Mrs Mattingie and Mrs Walker, with Secretary Mrs Touglass and Treasurer Anna Kistner. Trustees Edwin Meaick Vaughan Holmes and Oryls Call were named for three year terms and the Mission chapel board. A program followed with songs by Mata Michler Elmo Bateman Viola Knittle and Mrs Sigworth, and a praised piano mandolin ensemble led by Frank Kubicheck Frank Fortunski Earl Sadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Chron
de Pleasant Fla
Allin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Edwards
J. Mattingie
J. C. Walker
H. C. Touglass
Anna Kistner
C. O. Woodmansee
Edwin. Meaick
Vaughan
Richard. Holmes
Oryls ‘Call
First
Mission Chapel
A. J. Edwards
H. C. Douglass
N. P. Iby
Big Iowa Land Owner Increases Acreage In Iowa
Simon Snnitzer of Ackley raises Iowa holdings to 1000 acres by purchasing a 540 acre Webster county farm at 64 dollars per acre and surrendering Ackley residence property valued at 5000 dollars. He came from Germany years ago and has steadily expanded ownership while BP. J. Martin and B. J. Garrison return from a Texas trip noting growth and regeneration there. Railroads report 1700 land listings visited during the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Smnittzer
Ackley
Iowa
Webster County
Sniitzer
Snitzer
America
Germany
Towaland
BP. J. Martin
B. J. Garrison
Texas
Indignation Meeting Denies Nashua Lynching Ties
Nashua citizens reject Charles City report linking Nashua to the James Cullen lynching. City council forms a committee to visit Charles City, demand denials and a full retraction in county papers. Committee members include Mayor H S Laird and several aldermen. they travel to meet Charles City officials.
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Nashua
James Cullen
Charles City
H. 8
Laird
W. A.granger
F. B. Bellamy
E. Ellison
WB Raymond
Getch
H A. Fangman
J. A Yarger
G. K. Smith
Neshua
Creamery officers elected at Dunkerton annual meeting
The Dunkerton creamery association annual meeting in the bank hall elected President John Keane Vice President Hoafnagle Secretary George Kleckner and Treasurer O H Dunkerton. Two directors Elmer Dickey and John Ortner chosen. Directors to meet second Saturday in February. Numerous local items follow including cattle shipments, a revival, school term start and bank stockholders meeting.
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Creamery Association
John Keane
Hoafnagle
Ggo
Kleckner
O. H. Dunkerton
Elmer Dickey
John Ortner
William Preslea
Cadatt
Wis
Iaere
Bighop
Free Methodist
Lange
Assn
Weaver
Tishnop Schitler
al and Son
Butler County
Geary
Oklahoma
Margaret Robinson
Hayes
First National Bank
Readlyn
A. L. Allen
Mrs G W Hatar Receives Robert Anderson Relief Corps Report
Mrs G W Hatar retires as secretary of Robert Anderson Relief Corps No 15 after a five year term. The annual report shows start year 119 members, 11 gained, 3 lost by death, 10 transferred, 3 discharged, leaving 115. Treasurer's balance 78.13 after spending 240.88. total expenditures 319.01. Memorials and gifts include donations to soldiers homes, a flag to the Chautauqua association, and other small presents totaling 33.76 in value.
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G. W. Hatar
Robert Anderson Relief Corps
Biatory
Goou
Treasury
Memorial University
Soldier's Orphan's Home
Iowa Soldier’s Home
Chautauqua Association
Feely Morning contest delays seat in house
The Feely Morning contest to determine seating in the house drags on for weeks. An order to take more depositions faces Sena tor Courtright who is busy with matters in district court. Both sides report progress and hope for a decision. Guy A Feely, favored by a five vote majority, will go to Des Moines and take his seat when the legislature opens, pending ruling on the seating cloud. He will receive regular pay only after term end or removal of the cloud. Mr Morning is also expected to go to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
C. B. Courtright
Guy A. Feely
Des Moines
Mornin
Bes Moines
Witness Tells of Cullen's Violent Temper and Past
John Trask, currently with Hills & Foster in Drumming, Iowa, says James Cullen showed an uncontrollable temper and quick anger. He recalls Cullen starving a man with a hand axe and believes Cullen would have killed if he had reached him. Trask also recalls a fierce clash where Trask defeated Cullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trask
Halis & Foster
James’ Cullen
Charles City
Trask
Cullen
Webster City Residents Fined For Postal Law Violations
Several Webster City residents were fined ten dollars each for enclosing writing in mail packages and sending them as third and fourth class matter. John W. Curry of the census bureau gathers Muscatine county divorce statistics for the past 20 years as part of nationwide data collection for the department. The Walon Street Baptist church annual call was well attended with a basket supper and talks by Rev. Coveney, Mrs. Bell, Miss Daily, and B J. Howery on missionary work, youth groups, and Sunday school progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
John W. Curry
Jensus Bureau
Department of Labor and Commerce
Muscatine County
Walon Street
Coveney
First, Baptist
R. W. Bell
Avis
B J. Howery
1906 weather year noted in Blackhawk county report
The article reviews 1906 meteorological data for Blackhawk County, noting mean temperatures, monthly departures from normal, and an unusually cold February and warm May. It records total rainfall of 28.58 inches, compares with 24-year normals, and highlights notable events such as record highs, a late spring storm, and a generally prosperous year for agriculture and trade. It also mentions a railway agreement and local property purchase in Anamosa and Waterloo areas.
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Eac
Blackhawk
Snce
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Westveer &Brenneck
First Baptist Reunion
Big Iowa
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Joe Medeke
Oklahoma City
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Arej
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Guonkireherd
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Biskeville
Relief Corps
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Hila Spies
William Jiggellow
Herman Becker
Dare Street
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