Rumor of Colored Labor Import Sparks Waterloo Debate
A circulated report claims four hundred African Americans may be brought to Waterloo for work at a foundry, with at least two hundred as heads of families. The Waterloo board of trade denies any plan and vows a thorough investigation into the origins and credibility of the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malichie
Waterloo
Boundry
Board of Trade
Evory
Itediany
Board “of Trade
Individ‘al
Poe
Generzi
Faithful guide dog leads blind man through city streets
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Childs of Reading, Pa, both blind, rely on their English setter guide dog Joe Rodefield to navigate downtown. The intelligent animal avoids closed stores and construction, guiding them along Lafayette Street toward Fourth Street before returning to the street after a momentary misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Childs
Reading
Joe Rodefield
Childs
Eas
LaFayette Block
Mr. Chilis
Mr. Childs
Child drinks iodine amid suspected poisoning incident
A two year old son of Mr and Mrs F W Gregory of Black Walnut pharmacy reportedly ingested a quantity of a strychnine pellet and later drank iodine from a four ounce bottle. The child showed little effect beyond a strong iodine odor on his breath as he played at home. Medical witnesses noted the sequence of accidental poisoning and the family sought professional care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gregory
The
Black
Police Court News From Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge figures report two local court actions. C Phenes forfeited a $7.59 cash deposit after drunkenness arrest and failure to appear for trial. Chas Webber was fined $7.50 for riding a motorcycle on a sidewalk and agreed to pay by Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Phenes
Fort Dodge
Chas
Webber
Prize Eater’s Fourth of July Wager Ends in Illness
Berwick Pa July 17 189yngry Bam Miler of Center township falls ill after attempting a 4th of July feat. He ate half a ham two gallons of hot soup and six quarts of lemonade for a $10 wager winning the bet but now faces doctors bills and indigestion. Miss Della Long of Iowa City is engaged at the home of Mrs Weliver 1221 West Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick
Center
Township
Della Long
Jows City
Racing Schedule Revised After Rain Out
The article notes that last week’s races were called off due to rain with all entry fees and rents refunded. The association plans to hold races later with $400 prize in the class not filled. Arrangements include a Waterloo day and a special train to Como for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excapé
Trea
Waterloo
Cedar Rivers Cutting Capers Amid Flood Chaos
Web ster City Iowa July 17 A Cedar River overflow floods lowlands causing widespread damage. A hotel keeper in Dayton arrested for intoxication and disorderly conduct, then rescued from rising waters. River crested four and a half feet above normal, rising toward Chautauqua park. Farmers and residents evacuate as rapid transit area floods, with brook and bathhouse submerged. Authorities consider viaduct improvements to ease future high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa
John ‘Nordahog
Dayton
Igisak
Waterloo
Uduspal
Cedar River
Osgar
Aix
Chautauqua Park
Pede Triang
Bath House
Electric Park
Sars Souci
Sans Soug
Yast Or
Inchea
Electric Company
WEDDED TROUBLES BEGIN EARLY
Edward C. May of Winona Minn left behind his bride Byrd Farsley at Fond du Lac station as the train pulled away with her on board. A wire reached the next station and the couple wed that morning, ten hours before he could overtake her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Edward C. May
Winona
Minn
Trousseau
Miss Byrd Farsley
Whooping Cough Lawn Fete In Pittsburgh Celebration
Mrs W H Parker of Grand View avenue Duquesne Heights held a whooping cough party for her son Georgie who is recovering from the illness. About four of his friends attended all similarly afflicted. The event featured prizes for whooped longest and fondest and a booby prize for wheezed. A deserted street mood lingered after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. H. Parker
Grand View Avenue
Duquesne Heights
Georgie
Fitzsimmons vs Johnson Six Round Heavyweight Show in Philadelphia
Veteran Bob Fitzsimmons returns to the ring after a long layoff to meet Jack Johnson in a six round bout at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia on July 17. Promoters expect a record crowd as questions swirl about Fitzsimmons eighty pound and whether a forty five year old can still rival Johnson’s prime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzelmma
Philadelphia
Jack O'Arien
Itke
Bob Fitasiemons
Elke
Washington Sporting Club
Jack Johnson
Fitzaimmons
O'Brien
Johnson
Fitzsimmons
Allison Denies Campaign Statement Amid Cummins Taunts
Senator William B. Allison rejects a Des Moines dispatch claiming he will campaign and angrily responds to Governor Cummins taunts about weakness and ill health. He will not announce his candidacy now, stating the primaries are distant, and plans a future canvass while remaining in the Senate. Reports note unrelated interurban derailment, carpentry work, and local street preachers in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Uaa
Alliuoh
Sear
Des Moines
William B. Allison
Yea
Cummins
Cummina
Brandad
Telegraph‘Herald
Enator
Ehs
Senate
Bart
Council Bloffa
Iowa
Allison
Johnson Family Moves to Las Vegas New Mexico
FO Johnson and family left Wellington street near Ninth to take posts in Las Vegas New Mexico. Johnson will direct several hundred Mexican workers at C Smith saw mill. Meanwhile, near Keokuk a vast tomato field owned by Keokuk Canning Company covers 170 acres with 1,750 plants per acre totaling 250,060 plants across linear rows about 80 miles long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FO. Johnson
Wellington Street
Ninth
Las ‘Vegas
N. M
C. “A.smith
New Mexico
Smith
Oak Lumber
Johnson
United States
Keokuk
Fleld
Keokuk Canning Company
Local Farm Sale and Town News Snapshot
July 20 notes record Frank Bieonhy selling 80 acres south of town to W Arps at 65 dollars per acre with possession in November. Other items include hospital recovery for Mrs Barrick, sugar beet workers and wage payments, arrests, band concerts, travel plans of Mr and Mrs Lew Prosser and others, plus a farm sale of H D Baskin’s property to Al Sharp for about 6 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenk Bieonhy
W. Arps
Frank Hug
Kansas
Gomebhie
Wil Probapty
Barrick
Waverly Hospital
Sugar
Marshal B. John
Waverly
Lew Prosser
Jeff
Toronto
Canada
Mira Bessie Ballantine
Pleasant
Tri
Denver
Colorado
EB. A. Schmidt
Aerelester
Sumner
F. McLaughlin
Local Visit Traits and Tornado Witness Accounts
The clipping records varied local social updates from Cenver including visits by Mrs Ernst Carsten and Bert Mathlews, a birthday celebration for Mayor Bruns, and neighbors calling on relatives. A Mitchell, South Dakota tornado chase is described by W. White with dramatic first person detail of the storm’s approach, its parallel path to the train, multiple tornadoes, and property damage near Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Carsten
Clans Ling
Bam Daniels
Waverly Laut Towreday
H. C. Bruns
J. Stumme
Henry
Wonte
Colfax
Bert Mathlews
Waverly
Ticking
Ot Pas
Henry Gooese
Headlyn
Bennett
Clark
Virginia
Clare Brandes
Washburn
Bertha Bennett
Misa Clark
Frank Farnworth
Lows Hoppenworth
Hoppenworth
John Steege
Fredericks Ourg
Aid Society
Sioux Falls
W. & White
Mitchell
Tole
Derby Chasen
Mt. Vernon
HL Vernon
Leval
Orth
Gouta
Mitchel
I Mitchell
Marriage of Jacob Schaeffer and MImma Pierce in Eagle Center
Local Eagle Center notes report the church wedding at Mt Carmel by Father Takin. The couple, both residents, plan to start housekeeping on the groom's mother's farm. Also mentioned are community happenings, repairs, and local business chatter amid a rainy weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDermatt
Waterloo
Father Takin
Cooney
Eagle
Father’ Cooney
J. Orth
Laporte Gilg
Wholesala
J “Mba
Frank
Steven
Low McGarvey
Ubay
Lou N l
Kieffer
W. B. Steimel
P.B. McGarvey
Ambrose
Kinson
Peter Mooney
Mwaterloo
Pete Big
Hove
Matt Frost
Bert
Patrick Mullen
Hull
Eastman
Boona
Jacob Schsefter
Mimma Pierce
F. C. Hanlon
Parkersburg Couple Ties Knot in Waterloo Ceremony
Young couple from the Plonser and Bulthuis families, Miss Lena Neléyn as bridesmaid, and Charles Plummer as best man joined in marriage in Waterloo at the county recorder's office. The groom Geert Balthite, a piano tuner from Grundy County, has lived in Lincoln. The couple plan to reside in Lincoln, signaling a union of two prominent local families. Also reports on Frank Armstrong’s BP Al convention trip and bank dividend notes. heavy rains threaten crops in the area with one third drowned out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lallt Barthe
Parkersburg
Sisson Bulthuis
Lincoln
Neb
Court House
Geo. Knoche
G. A. Doerffer & Bon
Sedgwick-Lichty Co
Lena Neléyn
Ardles
New
Geert Balthite
Grundy County
Towa
Frank Armstrong
Spokane
Wash
Haid
Ff, Mo
City builds cement walks as town grows
The city engineer estimates more than two and one half miles of cement sidewalks were added this year. Mrs. Kittle Agnew of Waterloo remains ill at her mother's home. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sheehan and Dabe returned to Waterloo from Manchester after the death of Hugh Hines. Col. A. Allen appointed Leslie Gray and Hay Pike to the G34 regiment noncommissioned staff. Dr. B. M. Sheehan named quartermaster commissary officer of the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle Agnew
Waterloo
O. M. Gates
Patrick Sheehan
Dabe
Mra. 8
Roney
Manchester
Hugh Hines
Col. A. Allen
Lestie Gray
Hay Pike
G34
B. M. Sheehan
Witness recounts Smuggler mine riot and union clash details
Sackett of Telluride testifies about the 1901 Smuggler Union riot and a three day nonviolence pact with Vincent St John. He describes bullets fired at the mine, killings of Arthur Collins, disappearances, and workers fearing to enter the mines while the case unfolds. Mrs Casebeer plans a two to three week trip through Rock Rapids and Swea City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolst
Richardson
Atste
Wood
Barrow
M. Sackett
Telluride
Cole
St John
Muinerg
Arthur Collins
Ine
Jack Catebeer
Rock Rapids
Aha
Swea City
Casebeer
Marriage Licenses Listed for several couples
George Harrington aged 27 from Wateries marries Harriet Skinner aged 27 of Waterloo. Johnny Nelson 25 of Morrison weds Jows Ida Williams 26 of Morrison. Stephen Bulthuis 22 of Lincoln Nebraska weds Lille Bartels 19 of Parkersburg. Reynolds 26 of Waterloo weds Irene Simith 34 of Watertoa.
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George J. Harrington
Wateries
Harriet A. Skinner
Waterloo
Johny Nelson
Morrison
Jows
Ida Willams
Iowa
Stephen Bulthuis
Lincoln
Neb
Lille Bartels
Parkersburg
Eligs
Reynolds
Irene Simith
Watertoa
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Seattle
Weather
Myardy
Jahebville
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