Damage for Fall on Sidewalk in Waterloo Case
Georgia Palmer sues the City of Waterloo for 3000 dollars alleging injuries from a February 1905 fall on a Franklin Street sidewalk. Trial began Monday after jury selection delayed by conflicts over taxpayer exclusion. previous verdict of 1000 dollars reversed on appeal. Palmer claims a wet ice covered wall caused a slip that fractured her arm and injured her back. medical testimony and defense focus on sidewalk condition. Local obituaries note Catherine Brown’s funeral and her long service in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia E. Palmer
Waterloo
Franklin Street
Monnay
Belover Antil Treasay
Essa Fivolves
Stig
Plajntis
Pupthoreters
Pluinthy
Blatnrint
Improving Gas Plant Completion and Costs Estimated
Material is on the ground for the gas plant addition with facilities for manufacture. Foundations are being laid and machinery installed by Nasden and partner. The project will cost HOMBADY leLve BLK and $270, with work expected in July or August.
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Tecal Gay
Ha Foundation
Watts
Falda
Maynud
Fay
Examination schedule and will probate noted
Examination of Th canary senewers starts at the parliament Feat ak Uy cone with lingering tests through the week. Arrangements made for attendees and renewals. a psychology exam is set for AStayday at 20200 4, m1. A petition to probate the will of Thos Yo McManes was filed, with will opened pending on MMoulay, qt Pejeuery & Axed will be delegated for proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astayday
Thos
McManes
Mmoulay
Miss Lucile Russell resigns from Bureh Bros store
Miss Lucile Russell resigns after a year as assistant manager at Bureh Bros store. She led the millinery and decorating department and helped supervise the shop with the other resident manager. She managed advertising in the past twelve months and contributed to notable window displays. Born in Elevita New York she will move to Linn Ohio and travel south and west in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Russell
Bureh Bros
Russell
Gharga
Mililinery and Decorating
Ayiss Russell
Rurd! Bros
Elk
iWiges
Petiving
Miss Russel
Waterloo
Elevita
New York
Ely
Linn
Ohio
Larceny cases loom as Blackhawk courts weigh taxes on stock shares
Blackhawk County faces possible prosecutions as Judge McCoy moves to tax United States Gypsum stockholders. About fifty holders worth an estimated $200,000 would face taxation, asserting double taxation. Several defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty to larceny and breaking and entering as prosecutors seek early hearings. The court plans a February 1 status review to expedite criminal matters and calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
United States Qypsum Corporation
Biy
Hele
Chamber of Inquisition
John Harding
Put
Albert Johnston
Noms Morgah
Rollty
Lewis Steinhagen
Charles. Kennedy
H. N. Oaks
Buttty
Jesse
Panic over at Waterloo as stockholders clash in tax case
The article describes a heated stockholders meeting of the Jesup Creamery Go. in Battle, and a dispute with Blackhawk county over taxation. It details arguments about valuation methods, potential double taxation, and the county attorney’s to-file timeline. Legal notices mention property transfers and remodeling plans for county buildings, with brief notes on community deaths and local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blachthach County
Decision on Creamery Gases Sets Transportation Rates
The interstate commerce commission ruled in favor of Beatrice and Blue Valley creameries against Union Central, preserving centralizer methods for milk transport. The decision, praised by dairy interests, rejected private contracts and emphasized public-tracks rates to foster fair competition. Judge Prouty stated rates are public concerns, not private contracts, and railways may adjust rates with proper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commission
Beatrice Atd
Blue Valley Creameries
Chicago
Union Central
Ing
Uinois
Towa
Java
Frouty
Department of Agricultur
Prouty
Judges Well Paid Travel Expenses Draw Highest Amount
Washington January 24. Senate debate over federal judges salaries reveals Judge Smith McPherson of Rad Oak Iowa earned 1961 for travel outside his district plus a 6000 salary. Other judges reported various expenses. eight circuit totals show Mina Adams and Sanborn among top claimants. The annual judge salary is 7400 with outside allowances, potentially raising total income above 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Smith McPherson
Rad Oak
Iowa
United States
McPherson
Treasury Department
Als
Reed
Wh, Munger
Omaha
Nebraska
John J. Garland
Sioux Pats
South Dakota
Eighth Circuit
Middle West
Te. Th Adams
Dasa
We. Ook
W. IE. Sanborn
Saga. Wie
United States Ofr
Sodar
Ufe
Iowa Man Delays Fortifications Saving Government Millions
Washington wires report Representative Walter J. Smith of Iowa delayed Manila Bay fortifications by a year, saving more than twelve million dollars. The army’s new plan costs far less, reducing the project from fourteen to two point two million, while fortifying Fraile and Caballo islands to strengthen defenses. Smith pushes to make the president fiscally responsible for expenditures or face new taxes or loans to cover deficits.
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Washington
Walter J. Smith
Iowa
Manila Bay
Army Engineers
House Appropriations Committee
Kirk Smith
Contina
Army Board of Enginers
Marilyn Bay
Mc Smith
el Pratie
Caballo Island
Corregidor
Carebao Islands
EY Fraile
Arthur Murray
Atilery
South
Frails Island
Fratfe
Manila
War Department
United States
Mudge Smith
St Fraile Island
Smith
Congress Hali
Mr Smith
Congress
Decorah Youth Aims for Naval Academy Amid Patronage Fight
Washington report notes Rep Haugen backs Decorah youth Pau A Preus for Annapolis while Iowa senators clash over postmaster nomination W. E. Gibbs for Armstrong and Senator Cummins block. Woods pushes patronage control as incumbent term ends in February.
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Washington
Beegun
Cummins
Cec Woods
Senate
Connor
W. E H. Gibbs
Armstrong
Gibbs
Dolliver
Gilebs
Ase Armstrong
Woods
Haugen Hag
Annapolis Nnaval Academy
Pau A. Preus
Preus
Luther College
Decorah
Geese and ducks head north along Missouri and Platte rivers
Weather across the northwest brings warm conditions aiding waterfowl movement. Large flocks of redheads and geese were sighted along the Missouri near Calhoun and the Platte as ice breaks. Hunters report few successes in Sioux City while Nebraska papers mention a serious auto crash in Chicago involving Dr DeVere Spencer.
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Sioux City
Inn
Missouri River
Calhoun
Platte River
Crystal Lake
Consumers Ice Company
Wori
Rivera
South Dakota
Sur
Nebraska
Nya
HE. G. Searles
Argyle Street
Chicago
DeVere Spencer
City Hospital
Cook County Hospital
Spencer
Farley accused of insanity after revolver incident
Tom Farley faced the board of insanity commissioners after allegedly pulling a revolver on J B Lynch on Saturday night over concerns about Lynch visiting Farley's forced wife. An information charging insanity was filed by Mrs Farley, his former wife. If found mentally unbalanced he will be sent to Independence hospital. The Waterloo Building and Loan association directors held their three meeting, events approved, and the organization perfected for the year ratified.
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Charles Nestfeld
Labartea
Donaldson
David Baldwin
Ostwelg
Mc. Kenaston
Lorthern
Independence
Hent
Bert J . Thompson
Jesup
Maughan
Ita Sherman
Narelay
Vine
Narclay
G. Gotshal
Spencer
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Nettle Bell
Chicago
Ida Sherman
Boyton
Waterloo
Ifonry
Barclay
Ail Neafield
Farley
Insane Board
Tom Farley
J. B Lynch
Lynch
Board of
Inganiry Commisssioneers Tuesdny
Independence Hospital
Waterloo Building and Loan Association
Reorganization Adds Instructors at Waterloo High School
Waterloo schools reorganize for late winter and spring, adding two new instructors Mr Strong and Miss Nash to the high school curriculum. Manual training receives new desks and limited space amid crowding, with the project rooms and domestic science drawing interest from girls. A new building is awaited, with March likely completion to ease congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Strong
Miss Nash
Nina
Npa
Postoffice changes add duties and new offices in Iowa
The post office department announces fourth class postmasters for Iowa and new letter carriers. New posts include Moran in Dallas County with special delivery from Woodward, and a mail schedule for Quasqueton to Winthrop with a morning departure. Mail service adjustments affect Dunreath and several towns receive new postmaster commissions and carrier appointments.
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Washington
Tan
Post Office Department
Iowa
Winslow
Bhacklik
Margaret
Cortright
E. J. Cortright
Grant Center
Monona County
Wilburn. Blakely
I. A. Jacobson
Chisholm
Monroe County
David 5. Peppers
S.T. Caving
Pavora
John C. Besley
Edward J. Mathison
Lena Hessley
Blockton
Zenis P. King
Charles 2. King
Alvin A. King
Cuming
Pearl M. Baker
Charley O. Jenks
Charley
Jenka
Hernan
Oliver N¢ Asquith
Abram 15
Fluke
Gunanson
Rowland
Price
John W. Bitile
Leon B. Price
Lake View
AL Baton
Albert
Kimble Armstrong
Sliver City
Gail R. Moore
Fernando B. Farrington
Walker
Victor
Johnson
Joseph Isaac
Taubstitute
Sherman Hudaon
Moran
Dallas
Woodward
Adam J. Horton
Quasqueton
Winthrop
Dunreath
Marion County
Gowrie
Willis H. Kenoyer
Ackworth
Charles A. Hoag
Californihi
Joe Thus
Magallon
Clarinda
Weburary
Harry Jones Captured Near Wallington Kansas
Magentina Iowa January 26 1908 Sheriff Benham announces the capture of a man in Wallington Kansas believed to be Harry Jones the alleged killer of Mr and Mrs Van Winkle at Fairport on December 4 1907 The case followed months of pursuit with requisition papers in hand and the suspect to be returned to Muscatine for trial Williamson of Aplington plans relocation with his family to the city after the capture is processed and a suitable dwelling is found
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Magentina
Iowa
Fran Tenhamesterday
Wallington
Kan
Harry Jones
William van Winkle
Fairport
Benham
Sierif Benhamt
Nonin
el, Williamson
Aplington
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Georgia Palmer
Turaday
Catherine Brown
RM. Dawes
Brink Gale
Pho Trehe Lodge
Joos
ATR
Brown
Anon
Belne
Miss Russell
Lureh Bros
Hee
Nypsum
Judge McGoy
Blackhawk County
Harding, Morgan and Kennedy
Detroit Desk
J. K
Stewart
Gaganil Electric Company
Detroit
J. ©. Bilston
Bartha Wilforge
Blackhawk
MS. Gutshaw
Westlend
Cut’ Istaw
Ethel Cutshaw
Sen. Carson
New Startford
Abs
Lydia Boyd
Sso
PO Cse Os
Carbondale
Webster County
Corporaton
Ws Realty
Dell
Dubuque Thiles
Midland Chemical Co
Dubuque
Leighton
Z. B. Young
Los Angeles
California
J. A. Young
West Alto
Chicago Great Western
Cedar Falls
Northen
Rock Island
Witerloo
West Side
J. G. Ralston
Leener Farm
Batding
Nat
Iving
Dasse Heller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ons
Grover
Washington Bureau Daily Reporter
A.W. Mentos
Oelwein
McIntosh
Avecent
Oelwela
IOWAN
Groroe H. Caprex
National Coast Defense Board
National Coral Defense Board
Jts Taft Board
Watervliet
Unisgin Garrisge
Watertown
Ordnance and Fortification Board
Purchise
Thorpedoes
Mauna
Academy At Annapolis
Representative Haugen
George H. Cannen
Duges
H. G. Searles
OWA
Groass
van Winkles
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