Crowded Dubuque Court Hears Clark Murder Trial
Courtroom packed as state rests its case against William Clark charged with murder. Defense argues over evidence and testimony delay as coroner identifies photos of Mrs Clark and Suther. Jack Lux testifies about Clark after paralysis strokes. Objection over Mrs Rose Ossenheimer testimony debated. judge sustains. Arguments consume an hour amid trial progress.
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Dubuque
William Clark
North Court
Oecipiea Aed
Tor
Charles Bradley
J.J. Morrawas
Clark
Suther
Jack Lux
Rose Ossenheimer
Boscobel
Sumner
Tha Las
Hartford tops county in cucumber seed crop output
Henry Hartford of Monona County is lauded for producing the largest single seed crop in the nation this year. He harvested over 25,000 pounds of cucumber seed, with cleaned seed expected to net about $4,500 and a per acre profit around $72. Also noted is FW Crane who grew over 3,600 bushels of onions at 37 cents each, expanding next year with plans to plant more than double. Crane employs many local youths and uses a self-made machine to aid harvest.
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Henry
Hartford
United States
Addion
Br.Crane
Muyhe
Monona
Crane
Cies
Accused of Burning Coffin in Wife Alimony Case
Marlon Ohio January 27. The case centers on whether Mrs Christina Benzler dug up and burned the coffin of her husband first wife. She seeks alimony custody of two children and accuses him of extreme cruelty. He denies and accuses her of neglect and cruelty.
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Marlon
Christisa Bonzter
Herusband
Benzler
Young
Three Lose Their Lives In Lowell Hotel Fire
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 27 a blaze at the Richardson hotel left three dead and over a score injured. Seven were taken to hospitals while others were treated on site or lodged nearby. Most injuries came from burns cuts or glass as occupants leaped from upper story windows. The fire is believed to have started from an overheated kitchen stove.
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Lowell
Mass
Richardson Hotel
Hita
Pioneer attorney Red Lake Visits Independence
Red Lake, longtime Buchanan County resident and Civil War veteran, arrived in Independence on business and reminiscences. He praises local people but blasts the board of supervisors for not appointing a veteran to office, noting others with less qualification take the position.
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Red Lake
Iowa
Independence
Has
Hoon
Buchanan County
Board of Supervisors
Fife and Drum
Relic Fire Engine Offered By Waterloo Man
E Hollister offers for sale the Water Lily a tiny fire engine built by him as a youth. The 640 pound machine with walnut box and white ash brakes sparked memories of Waterloo’s early hose and engine days and could aid Cedar River Park and Sans Souci with proper operators.
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Westfield
Litchfield
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
A8 &T
Holster
Hollister
Commercial Street
Sans Souci
Momoya
Damater
Mgr. Hollister
Independence
Waterloo seeks city election amid Socialist ticket talk
Waterloo political scene buzzes as March election looms with talk of a full Socialist ticket and debated candidates for mayor auditor and police judge. Howrey likely for city solicitor. Switzer announces for police judge. engineer race involves Howrey's comment on nonpolitical engineering work. council to revise ordinances including mayor salary rise and alderman pay.
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Waterloo
Ihe
Teket
Guy Wii
HoWrey
Benjamin J. Howrey
Howrey Jr
Ralph
Slippy
A. B. Switzer
Switzer
Justice At the Peace
Troxel Furniture to Close By April First
Announcement states Troxel Furniture and Carpet Co will retire from business in Waterloo on April 1 due to health reasons of senior partner Joseph Troxel. Millard M Troxel and Joseph Troxel established five years ago, built a large stock of house furnishings, occupying five rooms plus a shop. The firm may pursue future ventures as residents of the city.
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Troxel” Furniture and Carpet Co
Troxel Furniture and Carpet Company
Joseph Troxel
Tecupersie
Busi
Henry Myeta Binek
Mas
Adn
Millard M. Troxel
Uwalness
Waterloo
Suit for Judgment Brought Against Wife of Deceased and Others
The State Bank of Cedar Falls files suit to collect 1461.15 from Lucie Williams on a promissory note dated July 30, 1900 secured by mortgage on property in Cedar Falls. Defendants include Addie F Seebold Anabel Scales and William Ott with heirs and related mortgage assignments. The note bears 6 percent interest, with eight percent after three years, and two partial payments have reduced the balance to 2401.16. The case awaits a hearing at the next term. the bank seeks protection from other claims.
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Coliet
Lucie 8
Wiliams
Addie F
Seebold
Anabel Scales
William Ott
Bi -E. Woltards
Wade
State Bank of
Cedar Fulig
Nate
Winnig
Abbie Seebold
Willams
Anabel Scaledo
Cedar Valley Building and Loan Association
Anabel Scala
Wiliam Ott
Leden
Cedar Falls
Mystery of John Paul Peterson Seeks Kin and Details
A letter published in these columns requests information on the relatives or friends of John Peterson, son of Edward Peterson and Louie, living near Cedar Falls, Iowa. The 1906 notice from Kane County Alms House, Batavia, asks for any information to assist the patient’s family and the undersigned superintendent John Nicholson. Claude Wilkinson, once active in ApRanoogs Unity work, is again in trouble after posing as a church exorter and robbing a man in Centerville, Missouri, with later claims and a Laredo, Missouri, appearance.
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Telter
Kane County
Batavia
John Peterson
Edward Peterson
Louie
Cedar Falls
Iowa
John Nicholson
Claude Wilkinson
Cincinnati
Centerville
Secret Service
Parle
Laredo
Iowa Senate debate over insurance company investigations
Des Moines reports a lively Iowa Senate session centered on a resolution by Senator Malsherry calling for a broad investigation of insurance companies operating under state laws. He cited Iowa and foreign firms with policy counts and premiums, criticized high executive salaries, and urged state scrutiny while opposing expense burdens on the state. Senator Lewis defended company salaries and argued the auditor’s investigations suffice, highlighting specific salaries and corporate practices. The debate touched on past reporting, accounting methods, and potential impacts on policyholders. The resolution was referred to the Insurance Committee.
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Malsherry
Lewis
Aad
Gorta
aWaniso
Hare
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Line
Aggesiment Dais! Panies
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Usl
Hess
Heginning
Dea Maines Life Insurance Company
Ube
Equndtles Life
Des Moines Life
Haustatia Life
Jos Tenawal
Salarias and Ledger Asseta
New York
McCurdy
McCall
Alexander
Ead
Cloaing
Amony Mats ¢Freilars
Legislatura
Senator Lewis
Seigtoy Molsbarry
WXCOR
Alve
Scould
Hfu
Havenair Securities
Mate
South Dakota
Agthers
J Molsberry
Immense Waterloo Dish Shipment to Irving Water Hotel
A huge consignment of 4 922 dishes arrived at the Irving Water hotel. The 29 patterns include 144 plates each, weighing over a ton, all undamaged. Bought through Brown Crockery Co and made by John Maddock & Son of England, the set features double rims and hand painting.
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Waterloo
Irving Water
Brown Crockery Co
John Maddod & Son
England
Colonial Rates to West and Northwest by Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers greatly reduced one way colonist tickets to Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Tickets on sale Feb 26 through Apr (inclusive). For full details contact A Ham Ticket Agent East Waterloo. Tourist Car Service to California via Chicago Great Western Railway departs Thursdays with routes via Rock Islands El Paso and Kaosag City to Santa Fe. Further information from A Ham agent Waterloo IA.
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Arizona
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
East Waterloo
Calif
Kaosagilyaut Rock Islands
el Paso
Angeles
Kagens Sity
Santa Fa
Los Angeles
Waterloo Ia
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