Bold attempt to break county jail ends in escape
An attempted jail delivery at Waterloo failed to free inmates as McKee eluded pursuers through a slough. Authorities issued a full description and a photograph, with railway and local officers cooperating to chase leads. Several prisoners were recaptured or confessed, while the escapee remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sll
Waterloo
McKee
Maurice A. Welsh Jr
Inols Central Railway
John McKee
Heledth
Msm
Sheriif
James Creger
Fort Dodge
North End
Charles King
Bridge Force
Stevene
Prinklin Street
Widman
Willie Graham
Dolly" Graham
Heskenhof
James McKee
Wgff. & WN
Slough
Married on her birthday in Sioux City Journal tale
Miss Delia Kutt of Sioux City Iowa wed George Peppe former Sioux City man on her birthday. The couple plan to reside in Denver. Friends hosted numerous showers and dinners in Sioux City for the bride prior to the wedding. A trip to Independence via unusual eight caboose train transport drew crowds. Injury report notes Richard Lee recovering from motorcycle accident with no broken bones.
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Sioux City Journal
Derry Cola
Delia Kutt
Sioux City
Iowa
United i
George Peppe
King
Ethel Dixon
Denver
Harl Hosetton
O. Lotseth
Anna
Minodus Central
Independence
Tha
Richard Lee
Prad
Installed Officers of Temple Rebekah Lodge No 54
Temple Rebekah Lodge No 54 installed officers for the term. Noble Grand Anna Webb, Vice Grand Lenwila Busaier, Recording Secretary Susie Black, Financial Secretary Emuma Strayer, Treasurer Eva Hill, Warden Charlotte Cassiday, Conductor Jessie Hurin, Outside Guards Winifred Pettit Viola Johnson, R. S to N. G Walter Malone, Little Wheeler Lush Berry, L. S to N. G Magete Althouse, Chaplain Nus J Rainbow, Pianist Mrs Cheney.
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Little Wheeler
Canvass totals and a $1234 result for M C A workers
Report of the Y M C A canvass outlining day by day sums raised, team captains, and committee workers. The Friday tally reached 1234 dollars with Team No 5 led by Charles Roadman and notable supporters on the citizens committee. A memorial letter from W T Perkins urges continued effort, citing other cities’ successes and urging Waterloo to match the drive.
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Frank Arm. Seyone
Eey Eee
Reuben MZ
Geo
Fawkes
Howard Sharp
Chas. Stond
Chas
F. Willis Jenks
F. C. Sage
Wm. Galloway
Pike
Citizens’ Committee
O'Cineil
W. T. Perkins
New York
Waterloo
Cites
Pallas
Texas
Hay
Chicago
Marshall Field Dry Goods Company
Adam Struble Dead In Hudson After Sudden Illness
Adam Struble, reportedly the heaviest man in Eagle County, died suddenly at 6 15 am on Saturday from heart trouble linked to heavy weight. He weighed about 480 pounds and was 4th son of Charles Struble. Survived by wife, two children Laura and Louie, three brothers, three sisters. Funeral 10 00 am Monday at Mt Carmet church, burial Mt Carmet cemetery.
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J. D. Caldwell
Hawe
Sheriff’s Office
Miller and Burns
Johnson
H. B. Hoxie
Blackhawk County
Hoxie
Edgington
Hudson
Litle
Adam Struble
Mr. Struble
Ate
Orio
Eagle Township
Charles Struble
Eagle Center
Laura
Louie
Christopher
William
Fred
Laporte
Peter Rosier
Joe Friedl
Waterloo
Anna
Mt. Carmen
Iron Monsters Collision Report Disputed by Big Crowd
A chaotic scene at the arena ends without the expected collision as the Iron Monsters crowd erupts in disappointment. Chas. King is mobbed by angry onlookers amid celebrations nearby, leaving the anticipated event unresolved.
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Chas
Death of Mrs. P. N. Boysen of Dubuque
Mrs. P N Boysen wife of Dubuque resident and mother of Dr H A Boysen of this city died at St Josephs hospital Webster City at noon Friday from stomach cancer. The Freeman Tribune notes the family learned of the illness two months ago and that she passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Surviving are three sons Harry A Boysen Waterloo J Raysern and Arthur W Boysen plus three sisters and one brother. Interment set for Dubuque. treatment history and local tributes mentioned. The report also covers unrelated local items including fire at Otto Templin house, market prices for hogs, cattle, poultry, produce, and a Independence celebration in nearby towns.
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PN. Boysen
Dubuque
H. A. Boysen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Webster City
The
Freeman. Tribune
St. Louis
M. E. Church
FL A. Raysern
Harry A. Boyson
Waterloo
Arthur W. Boysen
G .I. Peterson
G. C. Rath
Robert Roberts
Epworth
Gus ‘Leaneons
Sioux Walls
Muse
Rockwell City
Iowa
W. W. Walters
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Rosa
Rose
Rockswell City
Attie Hope
Iowa City
Independence
Jesus
UL Nels
Charles King
King
Costs of Case of Casket Co va Eickelberg Divided
District court convened to hear motions and settle case dispositions. Waterloo Casket Co versus F L Eickelberg saw costs apportioned with the defendant paying one fifteenth and the plaintiff fourteen fifteenths. The Wise divorce case received alimony, with $10 monthly to begin July 18. Judgments were entered in three accounts against J S Seaman. Ly man Bros Co, D B Fisk Co, and Akron China Co were awarded respective sums with 6 percent interest. Foreclosure action against William Mathes versus George Burkhardt set for first jury trial in September term.
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District Court
Waterloo Casket Co
F. L. Eickelberg
J. S. Seaman
Cedar
Lyman Bros. Co
Cedar Rapids
D. B. Fisk & Co
Akron China Co
William Mathes
George Burkhardt
Mechanic
Record crowd at Electric Park tops 8500 banner day
Attendance at Electric Park reached 8500 on Saturday with Cedar Falls sending about 2000. The roller coaster led the popular attractions as roughly 16 000 rides were sold. The day was peaceful with orderly crowds and park clearing by 11 45 p m. Judge BeCay pressed tax discovery on undeclared half million property holdings. A thimble bee fundraiser for Universalist church women was announced for July 8 at 2 30 pm with supper at 6 pm. Dick McGuire, once a Waterloo boy now in Dubuque, was in town Sunday.
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Electric Park
Cedar Falls
Cedlar Pals
Busby to Scout New York Season Attractions
A J Busby departs for New York City to arrange next season's attractions at two opera houses. He plans to select the best plays for Waterloo's winter road lineup and will attend the annual meeting of the National Board at Detroit. George C Welker led Christ Episcopal Church yesterday as rector Geo W Hinkle preached at the cathedral in Davenport.
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A. J. Busby
New York City
Busby
Waterloo
National Billpautters
Detroit
Mich
George C. Welker
Christ Episcopal Church
Geo. W. Hinkle
Davyenpore
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T Hird Street
Mekcee
LaPay~ Cette
Sheriff Caldwell
A. A. Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
F. W. Busby
Ann Arbor
Michi
Wangler Bros
K. Joder
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Ga
Toledo
Ohio
LOGAL
F. N. Boysen
Fogley
Wengier
Otto Templin
Malstead Street
Kelly
William Rusth
Chierzo
Hiome
Adam Strobel
Waverly
Timothy Hay
Gedar Falls
Ugut
Byge
Sumner
Contaigner
Ho Jey
Joy Wangsler
J. K. Joder
L. V. Simmons
Marne
Cal
Americas
Jtly
ARYA
J. J. Knapp
East Side
Case of Casket Co. Va
Eickel
Berg
Mary E. Wise
James R. Wise
Fairplay
Wis
Benj. BeCay
H. E. Weatherwax
J. A. Sty
J. R. Griffen
Ladies of the Universalist Church
Weatherwax
Walnut Street
First Presbyterian Church
Genevieve Edwards
Harriett.Lawdlessrs
Clay Bichael
K. Bentz
Dick McGuire
the City
Wilbert. Schallenberger
Logan Hotel
Ineeriem Gps
Tagurlule
Tils
Ailenberir
LSC
Lecaca
Alsedaen
B. Bright
Wilbert Shallenberger
Gem City Business College
Quincy
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