Perkins Boom Well Started in Sioux City Governor Bid
A mass meeting at the Sioux City courthouse on January 23 urged George L. Perkins editor of the Sioux City Journal to run for the Republican nomination for governor. Speakers included judges and local leaders. Perkins consented to be a candidate and issued a formal announcement in the Journal. Pelking, 65, noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Court House
George L. Perkins
W. S. Lewis
Gratz L. Wright
Myr. Perkins
Perkins
W. & Ehlers
Correctionville
W. E. Cady
Mr. Perkins
Troonevelt
George D. Pelking
Prairie chicken crashes through window at deeds office
Panic in a courthouse as a prairie chicken smashed into a heavy plate glass window in the register of deeds office. Bits of glass flew toward typists while one shard narrowly missed Mr. Hoskin. The bird then hit a telephone wire, fell at George Jeffrey’s doorstep, and was killed by him.
DIP DUMP 15 READY PATIENTS TRANSFERRED
A new policy transfers fifteen ready inmates, with reference to in‑mates, and will become effective. It requires staff to implement the changes and work under the updated rule.
Knoxville to House State Inebriate Patients at New Hospital
A Knoxville hospital for inebriates opens and transfers all state patients from asylums to the new facility. Women at Mt Pleasant receive different care. Inmates will be housed, must work, and have restricted movements, ending the prior lenient regime of winter quarters and outdoor wandering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Teteriss
Stata
Minlhg
I Inebriate
Macaney
Buchanan County
Board of Control
Book sale settled in Grundy Center for five years
In Grundy Center on January 22 the school board settled the bok fight for another five years. Twenty four book sellers presented their bids and fifteen minutes were allowed for each to present. The American Book Company maintained the same business level as Ging & Co with readers as the main change replacing the current volume. J T Gray, representing the American Book Company, drew strong local support and carried the crowd with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
American Book Company
Alga
Ging & Go
J.T. Gray
Appointment of Alexander M. Donnan as county treasurer
The board of supervisors appointed Alexander M. Donnan to fill the county treasurer vacancy created by GC M. Roberts resignation. Roberts departs Feb 1 to become cashier of the People's National Bank. Donnan, an architect and former partner at Netcott & Donnan, recently left the firm to join Commercial Bank as bankkeeper. his appointment received universal approval.
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Independente
Spesial
Board of Supervisors
Alexander M. Donnan
GC. M. Roberts
Damocrat
People’s National Bank
Donnan
Netcott & Donnan
Commercial Bank
Aged Woman Loses Speech At Germania Hotel
Mrs S W Neville about 60 from Aurelia arrived on the Witnes Central at 2 28 PM seeking Fairbank. She suddenly became unable to speak and showed pinhole pupils. A doctor attended but could not immediately diagnose the cause. The Aurelia marshal was informed and Mr Neville started for Waterloo. Relatives from Reinbeck assisted in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Neville
Germania
Neville
Aurelia
Witneis Central
Fairbank
West Side
Great Western
Waterloo
Reinberk
Hammond Returns For Temperance Conference In City
J. B. Hammond arrived this morning from Centerville and Des Moines to lead a temperance effort against the druggists. A conference of interested parties was held to plan a strategy, but those involved did not disclose conclusions. The situation leaves onlookers anxious while awaiting further prayers and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
J. B. Hammond
Centerville
Des Moines
Three Fires Strain City Fire Crews On Tuesday
On Tuesday the city fire departments battled three separate blazes within hours. A blaze at Pink Reed home 215 Commercial Street followed a prior wire intrusion. A second fire in Westfield Addition involved a furnace pipe blame on a Lie Barre residence. A chimney fire at 115 Adams Street caused a minor blaze. Fire wagons and Chemical apparatus arrived quickly due to ready crews and road conditions.
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Cedar
Third Streets
Pink Reed
Commercial Street
Ave
Altgist
Westfield
TNL Lie Barre
Dra
Daian
Adams Street
Bors Ula
Weatfiald Jong
Water Works and Utility Ordinance Move Forward
City council held a long session to discuss water ownership rights with Waterloo Water Company and potential municipal ownership. City Attorney Swisher presented a detailed opinion based on Sioux Falls precedent. A new ordinance requiring meter readings for gas, water, and electricity was introduced and passed its first reading. An old claim for plumbing work totaling 426.84 was referred to the committee on claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Swisher
Waterloo Water Company
City of
Waterloo
Swisher
City of Waterloo
Sioux Falls
Supreme Court
Byrnes
Hiltebrand
Alderttan Hildebrood
Tinawi
Zook & Bentz
Firnl
Dili
Vetter Wa ters dry goods store under major renovations
The Vetter Wa ters dry goods firm on Commercial street is expanding to add room and convenience before the new goods arrive. A basement overhaul will convert toys and Christmas foods space, while the second door area for dressmaking cloaks and wrappers will be enlarged to meet rising demand and hire more staff.
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Vetter & Waters Dry Goods
Carpentara
Commercial Street
Teceivius
Yonda
Shadow of Death in Dubuque Train Accident
Peter Clemens father of Henry Clemens lies unconscious and near death after being struck by a new plow engine on England’s Central train at Dyersville Friday. He bears a broken limb and a severe head wound with recurring pain and intermittent unconsciousness. He was very low Monday and prognosis is grim.
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Dubuque
Peter Clemens
Henry Clemens
Dyersville
Waterloo to Build New West Side Fire Station
City plans dispose of the present fire station and erect a new one near the American Hotel on Commercial street. Several buyers have expressed interest in the current site, with hopes the sale funds can finance a station further down Commercial Street. Heating arrangements for the east side library were discussed and a plan to share heat costs between east and west facilities was outlined.
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Waterloo
Ire
Thns
Commercial Street
Byrnes
Commercial Strees
Are
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Ide Rity
East Side
West Side
Vale
Lirary
A. B. Syitzer Ot
China
Japan
Weasong
Russia
Switzer
Fair to be Held in Syndicate Building for Baseball Benefit
The Fisher Building on Lafayette and East Firth streets was initially chosen for the benefit fair but was rejected in favor of the Syndicate Building. The Syndicate Building offers two floors suitable for dancing and a bazaar, with a week of events from May 24 to 31 including nightly dances and a large bazaar. Local merchants donated merchandise valued in the hundreds. proceeds aim to support Waterloo’s baseball team for 1906. citizens are urged to support the fair and help the team succeed.
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Falr
Fisher
Lafayette and
East Firth Streets
Syndicate
Hunter Dry ‘Goods Company
Baseball Association
Waterloo
Huatia
Canfield Boy Survives After Terrible Section Gang Accident
Independence January 23 Special John Canfield, a Canfield boy, survived a severe section gang crash. He suffers seven fractures including left wrist and arm, both thighs, hip, scalp wound, and exposed skull. He and two others were thrown 20 to 30 feet into a snow bank. delay intensified injuries. Fred Young and Joseph Leyden also hurt. Leyden reportedly killed Philip Leyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
John Canfield
Joan
Joseph Leyton
Fred Young
Bryantburg
Hoss
Joseph Leyden
Young
Layden
Leyden
IL Ie
Philip Leyden
Blizzard Swept Iowa Striking Towns with Severe Cold
Des Moines reported a 60 degree drop since Saturday as a heavy snowstorm paralyzed traffic and hindered wire service across Many counties. Ottumwa also faced a severe blizzard with zero degrees and strong winds, while Burlington Cedar Rapids and Davenport received condensed AP service. Muscatine endured a full day of blizzard conditions with trains and phones down and the Mississippi River still open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottumwa
Ottumuya
Getuman
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Mancazine
Drs Moines
Davenport
Associated Press Service
Meeting of Cement Users Concludes in Minneapolis
Messrs Lauritzen Green Shannon John Shifferdaker D P Fats J H Stewart and three Launch Manufacturing Co members returned from Minneapolis after attending a cement users convention. Waterloo products were thoroughly advertised and several sales were made. The next convention will be held in February at Ames with several local cement men to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lauritzen, Green, Shannon
John Shifferdaker
D. P. Fats
J. H. Stewart
Launch Manufacturing Co
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Ames
Fire destroys Truak residence near Independence
Jan 23 Independence reports a rapid fire at Mrs. Truak’s house north of the Timoc Central tracks. Mrs Truak, her husband William Yookey, their daughter and two children escaped in night clothes. The fire consumed the home outside the fire limit. a relief subscription is being circulated to aid the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Wim
Truak
Tru
Remodel City Hall Plan Adds Office Space
City council authorized the building committee with the mayor and city engineer to inspect City Hall and suggest changes. Plans include a glass front, turning the old hose cart room into police headquarters, and repurposing rooms for the mayor, city engineer, and cash library area as needed. The project aims for a first class city building and immediate remodeling to match other civic structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Mayor
Police Department
Cash Side
Court House
J. H. Hildebrand
W. Xt. Kurth
5. L. Yale
Barclay Notes Record Winter Thaw And Local Meetings
Last week a January thaw eased roads then froze again, townsfolk report rough surfaces. The Jesup creamery paid 25 cents net for December butter. In No 5, a school board special session heard testimony on teacher competence. the board carried a motion limiting attendance to obey the teacher or discontinue. Don Kirby appointed to No 9 vacancy. E Hertzberg approved as Barclay township resident. Residents John Walker and wife visited Barclay. Nellie Martin called on friends. Highland Nobles installed officers and initiated new members, followed by a banquet at the Central House.
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Oe Searet Dan
Jesup Creamery Company
Dewar
Pupliy
Behoe
Don Kirby
No. 9
Hoxit
E. Hertzberg
Barclay Township
Hertzberg
No. 1
John Walker
Westbury
Frank Hauser
Barclay
Nellie Martin
R. FR. Martin
Mesars
Mesdames, Ross
A. Oliver
N. J. Olive
Cedar Falls society notes and district court case recap
Cedar Falls notices cover book club entertainments, whist club gathering, visits by H. C. Woodring and others, local health updates, a police resignation, and plans for a public talk by LaFayette Young. The district court case against Iowa Minnesota Land Co. and Santee Bros. drew attention after a plaintiff failed to appear, with reports on local honors and the Parlor Reading Circle program.
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District Court of
Blackhawk County
John M. Hemenway
Clint
G. A. Welle
Sal
Des Moines
the Plain
Iowa-Minnesota Land Company
Santee Bros
Lang
Minnesota
Hampton
Iowa
Wave
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Dik V
Ll.mak Race
Miller Court House
Roman
Grundy County
Reinbed
City Gan
Pater Clemans
CITY
USE Syndicate Building
Helliater
Wangler Bros. & Todd
Canfield
Bryantsurg
Experi
Ence
Rome
Robert Swattes
M. Harter
Wutin
Muscatine
Pire
Methusala
Rocky Mountain
Woangler Bros. & Todd
Rp, Dore, Ems Et
Me Busines
Lancre
Wre
Cedar Falls News
Cedar Falls
JaN.rael
Book and Needle Club
C ML Wyth
Tremont Street
Rittman
George Boysen
H.C. Woodring
Sumner
George Rittman
Woodeing
TB. Cochrane
Ll. B. Swynegut
Parkersburg
John Brooks
Miriam.w. Brooks
H. A
Rapids Transit
LaFayette Young
Normal
Hata
Seerley
Iowa State Normal School
United States
Andrew
Carnegie
Task Evens
C. 5. Ninns
J. Wy Dlarnagin
Harper
Marshall Field
Charles T. Yerkes
House of Parliament
Berg
Keane
Frank Cotton
Harvey
Hieber
Perth
St. Paul
Jung
Mississippi
Hollister
Wangler Bros
Tadd
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