Rumors Clash Over Senator Allison Health
Cedar Rapids reports allege Senator Allison is near death to spur Gov. Cummins renomination. Des Moines telegrams deny kidney trouble, saying he overworked but improving with rest. McNeely confirms no kidney issues and expecting recovery.
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Cedar Rapids
Allison
Towa
Cummins
United States Senate
Des Moines
Washington
Chicago
Des Moltins
L. J. McNeely
Dubuque
L. J. McNeuly
Canadian Litigation Involving Cedar Valley Stock Lands
The Gardiner versus Bennett and Bickley case, over a trade of Cedar Valley Telephone stock for lands in Canada, remains unsettled with about $75,000 in dispute. Bennett cites no Ottawa developments and notes the case rests on merits, with potential appeal outcomes and a Winnipeg-area land valuation near $280,000.
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James Gardiner
C.F. Bennett
Bickley
Cedar Valley Telephone Company
Canada
Bennett
Ottawa
Master In Chancery
Winnipeg
Robbery at Farm House Near Curkeville During Picnic
A burglar stole about $4, deposit slips worth $700 and insurance papers from the Hanson farm home one mile west of Curkeville while the family attended a C. G. W. shop employees picnic. The hired man was away in Clarksville. no clue yet. Also a serious accident in Clarence left Willard with multiple injuries after a fall while cherry picking.
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Curkeville
Charlies Hanson
Here
C. G. WL
Hanson
Building Big Heating Plant Across From New Store
Dr. G. G. Bickley employs masons to construct a large heating plant behind his buildings on East Fourth Street across from the new brick store. The 30 by 50 foot concrete block structure will sit on a foundation without floors, serving as a covered basement now with plans to rise two stories later to heat surrounding buildings including the Hummel hotel via radiation of 15 000 feet. Bickley also owns nearby stores to be heated from this central plant.
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G. G. Bickley
Fourth
Bickley
Thas
Elk Run Angling Prank Yields Silver Bass Tale
Central foremen and employees from the Illinois Central tin shop and other crews fished at Elk Run Saturday. The tale centers on a tin fish prank by Martin Blim that landed a real silver bass for Wm Navman and the funny mishap when a line broke and a man had to dry his clothes by fire. Also noted is Julia Scurry named Republican nominee for Hardin County superintendent and Fonda Methodists planning a new $8,000 church amid a season of church building totals surpassing $30,000.
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Ulhins
Elk Run
Wm. Navman
Wm. Kurth
Frank Wagner
Martin Blim
Nels Madsen
Blim
Kurth
1 Blim
Inois
Julia Scurry
Didora
Eldora
Hardin County Central Committee
Ham Sparks
Methodists of
Fonda
Attempt to Burn James Black's Barn Sparks Probe
Waterloo police trace a string of barn fires to a lone incendiary. A kerosene soaked canvas torch found near James Black's dry goods store loft aimed to smother flames and allow a swift getaway. Chief Sweitzer orders arrests in alleys near barns as investigators pursue a fire-raising suspect with apparent mania.
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Waterloo
James Black
Sweitzer
Messenger of
Mr. Black
Marshal Sweltzer
Mystery of Death in Keokuk Canal
William Morrisey aged 70, Civil War veteran, was found dead in Keokuk government canal last night with weighted pockets. He had told relatives he was tired of life, but post mortem found no internal injuries, suggesting death before entering the water. Last seen Friday in an intoxicated state. coroners inquest expected to investigate the mystery.
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Keokuk
William Morrisey
Iowa
Government Canal
Jubilee notes and county farm updates in July report
Byron Lineay sold his house and outbuildings for 1600 to John Garling of Waverly who plans to move here. Charles Wellman bought a new hayloader. Fred Weltzein taught a hay loader and mower last week. Farmers plow corn, make hay, cut oats, and thresh, with county activity broad. A party gathered at Mr and Mrs Aug Williams home last Sunday. Some have finished hay harvest. Fred Lake has recovered from recent injuries.
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Byron Lineay
John Garling
Waverly
Garlng
Charles Wellman
Fred Weltzein
Aug. Williams
Fred Lake
Work to Be Resumed on New Bank Building
F McMainney announced that work on the East Fourth street bank building would resume tomorrow and continue until completion. A settlement with Mrs Horton allows the Horton wall to be cut back twelve inches, enabling construction of the wall and stairway. The two story pressed brick bank will feature an attractive front, with occupancy plans to follow completion.
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F. McMainney
Bank
East Fourth Street
Sirs. Horton
Edwards Longley
McElhInney
Horton
Boy Fatally Struck at Crossing Train Fatality
A boy was killed when a train passed a crossing, the incident caused by a cloud of smoke and the locomotive arriving at high speed. The event occurred at the viaduct as the train was late. Authorities investigated the crossing and noted the unusual weather conditions.
Waverly beet sugar factory venture spurs large crop work
A four day tour by reporter A. G. Horn and Koeneke Sugar Beet Growers official M. H. Miller in Waverly shows 50 acre beet fields managed by local syndicates planned to supply an eastern capital funded beet sugar factory. The project promises $70,000 to $80,000 this year, with boys and girls earning daily wages as crops expand and local merchants see increased trade. A separate accident report details the fatal train incident of 11 year old Robert Farnsworth near Waterloo.
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A. G Horn
Waverly
H. H. Koeneke
Koeneka Sugar Beet Growers Association
M. H. Miller
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Michigan
Canada
Iowa
United States
Eastern Capitalista
Miler
Cites
Horn
Miller
HH. Koeneke
Waterloo to Welcome Cosmopolitan Amusement Co
Water loo will host a week long carnival engagement August 5 through 11 with Cosmopolitan Amusement Co arrivals under E E Gamer, traveling representative. The company, last here at Red Cedar Park, brings 14 paid attractions plus three free acts including a 150 foot slide and a three athlete trapeze act.
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Cosmopolitan Amusement Company
Carnival Company
Waterloo
C. A. Smith
John Bryant
Red Cedar Park
Baseball Associaion
Garner
Prof
Brahl
Carnival
Red Wing
Minn
St. Paul
Local notes on chores and purchases in Gilbertville
July items list daily tasks and trades as Katie Delagardell assists with household work for Nick Demuth. Demuth buys a new mower. Deering mower noted. Barley and rye harvest underway. oats soon. Community visits from William Bernardy of Waterloo and Lewis Berrard. New pew assistant priest arrived. first service held last Sunday. Lawrence society met in school chapel. Court ruling on quarantine damages upheld. A. R. Church bought a house on Wellington Street.
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Katie Delagardell
Nick Demuth
Joseph Olinger
Katherine Neveus
John Wagner
Mike Lies
Nic Thomas
Joseph Reuter
William Bernardy
Waterloo
William
Lawrence Society
Waterloo to condemn river frontage for new depot
A plan to condemn Union Mill Hannah Moran and Water Company lands along the Cedar River front for a new passenger depot and riverfront improvements advances. The project includes walling the riverbank, removing a dilapidated barn and reservoir, and building a modern depot and grounds beautification funded by the railway company. Public notices warn affected owners to attend hearings, with decisions by the state board of railroad commissioners expected to enable early action. The Waterloo enterprise effort signals substantial city upbuilding and a broader ground-clearing program along the river.
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Minois Central Railway Company
Union Mil
Hannah Moran
Water Company Holding
Cedar River
Minois Central
Tala
Will Company
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
C. B. Pickett
Water Company
Denver
Elks Meeting
Nantmaan Company
Virden Creek
Wil
Pasenger
Chicago
Waterloo
Greater
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Willard
Fred Hecht
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Myth
Litchfield
Alsys
Oid
Grew
Waverly's Industry
Robert Farnsworth
Great Western
Illinois Central
Farneworth
Helgat
Charles Osborn
E. F. Kistner
W. ©. Farnsworth
Henry Farnsworth
East Eleventh
Farnsworth
Gnettle
Lefe
Grace
Robert
East Eleventh Street
E.G. Cattermole
Grace St. E. Church
Dwight Galloway
William Galloway
Mason City
Owen Clark
George A. Clark
Owen Township
Clark
Solon
Jack-the-Peeper
Cosmopolitan
Game Company
Red Cedar
Gilbertville
Board of Health
J. T. Beeks of Laws
Dick ‘Ingon County
A. R. Church
Wellington Street
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Llinois Central
Union Mill
Hannah Moran and Water
E. T. Roberts
Water Street
Water Joo Manufacturing Co
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