Assault on Train Passenger During Chicago Great Western Ride
James Canfield, a passenger on the 8 00 am Chicago Great Western line between Dunkerton and Waterloo, was assaulted by a conductor and brakeman. Canfield claimed his mileage book was not honored and resisted being ejected. he suffered injuries and plans to sue the railroad for damages with witnesses supporting his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Canfeld
Chicago Great Western
Dunkerton
Waterloo
Canfield
Can
Canfiéld
Drunkenness and petty crimes dominate early court session
George Smith was arrested last night for drunkenness and pleaded guilty in police court before Judge VanMetre, then cases of Leon Laring and Charles Clendennen followed with checks and false pretenses, fines and brief jail terms assigned. John Ballard also faced drunkenness charges and paid a $7.50 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Howe
VauMetre
Sage
Justtice Court
Charles Clendennen
H.W. Lewis
Great Western
John Ballard
J. J. Roiland
Marry Lake
Wagremey
Andrew Megs
Inez
George Zhiekd
E. 1
Carr
Arrests and aerial test headline a chaotic July event
The report lists several arrests with small fines for offenses such as wagremey mad carry ing conceated wespees and disturbing the peace, plus a dramatic airship test in Clarida. Professor Thomas piloted an airship with a 20,000 spectator crowd, flying twenty miles in twenty minutes despite strong wind before a dramatic mishap near a clover field. Captain Baldwin and assistant Curtis chased and aided in the landing, ending with Baldwin returning to earth safely at Villinca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarida
Thomas
California
Arrow
Ae Beast
Baldwin
TH. Curtis
Shane
Néslat
Earth
Villinca
Waterloo to hear plan for Francis Sisters hospital
A Waterloo committee met at Dr Bailey’s office to discuss a proposed Franciscan Sisters hospital. They plan a July 9 meeting at Elks Hall to present the proposal, study funding, and set location near the Illinois Central tracks. The project promises a modern, non sectarian hospital costing 100000 dollars with a 30000 dollar cash bonus, to be ready by January 1, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltisang
Waterloo
Iuider
Francisclan
Sintere
Bailey
Lafayette
Elks
Franciscian Sisters
America
Sreet 2
Ners
Sletera
Sisters
Ofte
Iowa
Tver
Illinois Central
Pika
Special train to La Porte City for Waterloo Races
A special train will depart Waterloo at 1:00 PM next Wednesday to La Porte City for the big harness racing day. Returning, the train leaves Laporte City at 9:00 PM. The program includes a half mile hippodrome race, 2:30 pace, 2:35 trot with strong fields, and a half mile running race as the last event. Purses total about 2400 across races with extra prizes for running events, promising heavy patronage.
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Waterloo
Laporte
Eave
Laporte City
Woman seeks divorce and protection from husband in Waterloo
Jeannette Mullen files in district court for divorce from Harvey Mullen of Waterloo claiming years of verbal abuse, public shaming, and unprovoked striking. She seeks an order preventing visits to her premises at 228 West Fourth Street, $100 to prosecute, and final alimony of $1,000 plus equitable relief. Also notes marriage on October 1 1905 and Blackhawk county residence.
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Mra
Jeannette Mullen
District Court For
Coutte
Harvey Mullen
Waterloo
Trer
Blackhawk County
West Fourth Street
Wich
Three More Drownings Trail Summer Ponds
Saaboorn, July 6 The Shite pond known as Lake Milwaukee was scene of a sad accident late Thursday evening. Two youths, Joseph Samnoh and Verne Marsh both 18, attempted to swim across with Marsh on Samnoh s back when cramps struck. The pair drowned in 15 to 18 foot water. their bodies were recovered hours later. In Traer Iowa Ralph Monell, 17, drowned in the Iowa River after tiring while crossing. Harry Mason narrowly escaped while trying to save him.
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Saaborn
Iowa Falls
Ralph Monell
Traer
Iowa
Harry Mason
Early efforts to fund a new barn for 400 horses
Reports indicate forty five signers have been secured for the project led by a secretary to assure the enterprise. A donation of two dollars per month for three years is expected to support maintenance, with work set to start next week and the building expected to be finished by early September.
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Jeforton
Willard ‘Hall
Lydia
Miles Io
Henry
AL Mills
Arte
Willard
Chautauqua Colosseum Draws Big Audiences in Wriday Program
Governor Henry Buchtel of Colorado praised the Chautauqua and Bible Institute opening with an audience that reached impressive levels. Congressman Charles B Landis delivered an afternoon talk rivaling the best Bible scholars in the country. Dr A T Robertson spoke on Bible Study and Miss Dora Garman entertained audiences with songs. Prof F A DuBridge and Mrs Elizabeth A Ward showcased crafts and lectures on pottery and aquatics drew strong interest. Weather dampened ticket sales slightly but enthusiasm remained high for next week.
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Waterion Chautauqua
Bible Tnstitute
A. T Robertson
D.B. Welle
Chautauquas
Intitutes
Henry 4. Buchtel
Colorado
Roosevelt
Buchte
Mammoth
Volissum
Elizabeth A. Ward
Cedar Falls
Woman chases white man through train in Waterloo incident
A pursuing negro woman chased a white man along several coaches on a Central train near Waterloo, shouting threats and brandishing a cuspidor. She clashed with the man after an insult, attacked doors, and even tried to crawl through a window as passengers and police intervened.
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Illnoié Central
Waterloo
India
Ate
Auto overturns near Clarksville during July 4th outings
Clarksville reports a single-vehicle accident when Lloyd Fowle driving a White Steamer veered near a culvert east of town. The car tipped onto its side, all occupants were shaken. Clyde Stewart sustained cuts, others uninjured. The event followed fireworks and picnic scenes as residents enjoyed the Fourth.
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Clarksville
Lloyd Fowle
Clyde Stewart
Waverly
Stewart
Auto theft chase in Des Moines marked by borrowed car
Disjointed Des Moines report recounts a Friday night pursuit after a man left a car at a curb near McCwrnin drug store. Police and a Speed Machine chase traced the stolen auto north of Highton Park, where it was found abandoned with lights out and empty tank.
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iMeinas
de. C. E. Holloway
McCwrnin
Binth
Mulberry
Roote
Lews Automobile Company
Walnut
Fortieth Street
High-ton Park
de Moines
Byars
Danion
Tbesn
Castry Road
Edi
Tor J. W. Jarpagin
Cedar ‘Falla
Jarpagin
Byers
Watara
Fall Ta Hin Holding
Carrera
Anto
Attornney General
Legal Department of the State
Executive Council
Township prizes awarded for rural school essays
The committee finished judging rural school essay papers and announced winners in several townships led by Reason Ballor of Greely school No 9 Mt. Vernon. Judges praised the strong historical sketches, with many papers deemed equal in merit and future printing hoped for.
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Ag Nag
Sime Me
Reason Jallér
Greely School
Mt. Vernon
Edwarde
Mullan
Beya
Barclay
Jeasse May
Bennington
Mandel Rogers
Blake
Rile
Big Creek
Hazel Clark
Pleasant Grove
Blackhawk-Glen
Brandhurst
Hudson
Cédar
Matthew Bellinger
Ceslar Falle
Nettie Thomas
Eagle
Harvest Hands Invited as Kansas Firms Offer Aid
Topeka July 6 General Manager Turley of the Santa Fe issued an offer allowing trackmen to join harvest work in Kansas. Hurlay says men may return to jobs after harvest. Dodge City merchants plan to close shops to aid farmers. Also, Mt Vernon youths Bennett and Young set a canoe record, spanning 128 miles from Mt Vernon to New Boston in 20 hours 15 minutes, a first for that pace.
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Topeka
Kan
Armors of
Kansas
Turley
The
Santa Fe
Hurlay
Dodge City
Ford County
Joseph Bennett
Fred Young
Mt. Vernon
Cedar River
New Boston
Tragic Barn Explosion Kills Boy and Wounds Two Others
A July 6 accident at a Stuart barn involved ten pounds of sunpowder and a twenty five pound can exploding in the loft. Three children aged under 10 were injured, with the oldest, Lester, gravely hurt and likely to die. the barn burned. Owner Jacob Schaefer reportedly left the powder in a can, intending to demonstrate its power. The blast tore off the roof and damaged the nearby farmhouse.
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Stuart
William Linn
Lester
Jacob Schaefer
Lester Farth
Two cant fares rule in Iowa stalls interstate rail travel
Des Moines July 6 Iowa implements a two cent fare rule excluding Minnesota and Chicago routes, as railroads contest the policy. The plan charges eight cents per mile for trips outside Iowa until interstate tariffs resume, requiring separate tickets for multi-road trips and blocking mileage books inside Iowa. C. M. Berkley advertises Manila bay rope and a rope stock sale, while shops tout bed rose lingerie and related items.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Louis
Iowa Central
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Gow
Brent Weeters
Wener
Boston
Chaffeld
Dan
Carfield
City
Geo. Smith
Dakota
Aes
Alke Hall
Ralee
Aneday
Arran
William O. Burright
Clara M. Martin
Bert Lower
Aleta Jennin
M. Berkley
Eldon
Sanborn
Falls
Drowne
Woodbury County
Snelling
Fort Dodge
Buchtel
Dora Garman
Garman
D. ‘W .Robertson Novelty Company
Itg
Charles B Landis
Ticket Noldera
Negress
Nan
Tran
Smabed
Baid
Minneapolis
Edward
Njured
Sioux City
Sibley
George Kruger
Manila
C. M. Berkler's
Jabnagik
Cedar Fall
Mamy
Marshelligen Bank
Bald rHim
Acate News
Cision
Kantas
Neip
Gan
C. M. Berkley
Firest
Manila Bay
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