Prison Break Attempt At County Jail Described
Investigators recount a thwarted jail break at the county jail where outsiders tried to cut bars and remove grates from second floor windows. Two tales explain the plan, with authorities noting mortar color and wall damage that exposed the attempted entry. Prisoners on the second floor faced closure as officers scrutinized a Saturday tour with reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Bauernfeind
Evangelical Association Church
Lafayette Street
Evangelical Association Ghureh
Jail Break Attempt by Noted Gang Sparks Vigilance
Police report a daring jail break plan by a gang linked to county jail inmates. The scheme involved cutting through bars and forming a grate to aid escape, but detection halted the effort. Suspects described near the jail and city raise expectations of future arrests.
Smallpox Cases Released After Epidemic Compared to 1901-02
Health officer G H Sumner reports five smallpox cases released from quarantine with no fatalities. He compares the current outbreak, lasting six months and fourteen days, to the 1901-02 epidemic, noting 51 total cases, 41 at a detention hospital and 10 at homes, with a high vaccination rate and no deaths among 227 treated in both epidemics.
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Thos
Connolly
Philip
Frieds
Health Department
G. H. Sumner
Cedar Falls
Washburn
Edgie
Foren
al Ranike
Sumnér
Suroner
Heat and legal fights color July day in Iowa notices
The article reports a heated breach of contract case Hildebrand vs Payne over inadequate heating in a rented building, heard in a sweltering courtroom. It also notes David H Friend of Marshalltown, known for matrimonial ads, jailed for selling liquor to strikebreakers, with a suspended sentence upon good behavior, plus efforts by To win a township fair rate reduction at the Western Passenger Association meeting in Chicago, led by Cameron, Simpson, and Botsford seeking favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora
Jon
Hildebrand
Payne
Plaintif
Vera
David H.sFriend
Marshalltown
Seliig Mquor
Iowa Central
Oficer Hanson
Hoozée
Atrikebreakere
Iowa
Cameron
J. C. Simpson
Towan Agricultural, Association
Gels Botsford
Commercial Club
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Rails Progress in October Expected for Iowa and Northwestern Line
Weather has favored progress on the Iowa and Northwestern railway grading between Quasqueton and the Rock Island branch. Contractor Benton reports increased hiring and pace as ground dries, with most wettest sections nearly finished and drainage improved. By October the grade should be ready for tracklaying, with only a bridge at the curve near the intersections to be built. Nearby residents are encouraged by the steady advance and the project’s impact on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Iowa and Northwestern Railway
Quasqueton
Rock Island
Noway
H. L
Quesqueton
Raven Foot
Rock Island Road
Stroke Strikes Local Resident In Critical Condition
V Halls of the city reported to be stricken with paralysis and unconsciousness noon Friday. The 55 year old resident, previously troubled by asthma, remained unconscious for hours, with family and friends hoping for improvement. The article also notes local social events, property deals, and a road paving watch note.
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V. Hall
John Rath
Joe Shirley
Fam
Nuashus
V. R. Camp
B. H. Peek
Ben J.hall
Hawrey
Shirley
Pethma
G.B. Vanarsdal
Des Moines
Rose
Man Rescued from Roof Edge in Fort Dodge Fall
In Fort Dodge a man named John Case narrowly escaped death Friday afternoon when epileptic seizure caused him to slide along the edge of a four story roof. Fellow worker Jos Harden grabbed Case to prevent a deadly fall, holding him until others could help and carry him to safety and home.
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Fort Dodge
John Case
Case
J and Aftar
Jos Harden
Trongs
New Bennington Township School Building Contract Awarded
Bennington township patrons secure a new school structure with a 22 by 26 foot main plan, 21 by 39 foot classroom, eastward lighting, left rear illumination, 40 feet of blackboard, and use of an older building. John Renz of Ducerton won the bid at about 782.60 with two other bids substantially higher. The old building will be repurposed as possible, 30 pupils enrolled, and the structure destined for central location to serve meetings and fundraisers. A bell purchase fund is being organized with local patron pledges.
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Mi “Py
Kent
Bennington Township
John Renz
Duckerton
Rena
Bennington
Death of George Garmon at LaPorte
George Garmon dies after a five week bout with typhoid fever at his home six miles northwest of LaPorte. He was born June 11 1891 the son of Mr and Mrs M Garmon and leaves Laura Peters his wife and two children Michael and Doria. Funeral Sunday at 2 00 pm at the family home conducted by Rev B N Willig with burial at West View Cemetery.
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Laporte
George Benjamin Garmon
Garmon
George Garmon
B. N. Willig
M. 2
Burlay
Weat View Cemetery
Harvest notes and railroad talk in Traer vicinity
In Traer and vicinity reports harvest progress with hay and oats outlook, rust impact on oats, and rising threshing activity. Farmers, locals, and visitors frequent Jesup and nearby towns, while railroad prospects for the Waterloo, Pella and Southwestern line loom with a $3.5 million mortgage backing and promise of end-of-year operation. A Centerville handbag case reveals a missing woman’s belongings later returned.
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Traer and Vicinity
Clipper
Levi Ladd & Son
Frank
John Rober
W. W. Mcwhinney
Genesea
Cory
Iaggain
Waterloo
Pella
Red Oak Awards Opera House Contract for 18000
L D Ashby wins the bid to build an opera house in Red Oak costing 18000 with equipment. The 60 by 106 by 40 foot structure on Third Street would seat 800, 1000 in emergency. The project draws Chicago Omaha and Council Bluffs firms competing.
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Red Oak
L. D. Ashby
Chicago
Owahe
Third’ Street
Coolbaugh Streal
Washington Avenue
Multiple Iowa incidents move through Carroll to Waverly
A wide sweep of state briefs notes Clyde Cowell 28 charged with rape in Carroll, a barn fire on Ella Bell farm near Clear Lake, and Rockwell City fall dates. Reports cover church leaders, highway tax changes, political recalls, a divorce filing, a balloon sighting, a convention plan for Des Moines branch, a death in Sioux City, and flooding across Turkey River areas with thousands in crop damage and bridge losses.
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Clyde Cowell
Carroll
W. D. Nicholson
Ella Bell
Clear Lake
Rockwdell City
Craig
B. C. TiMett
Boone
Executive Council
Mason City Council
Anta Moyers
Winfield
Board of Insanity Commissioners
Henry Stonl
Sioux City
Hone
Bronx Falls
Norman Rygmyr
Marahalstown
Montezutan
Robert Kirlin
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
J. B. McClure
McClure
Shorit
Rowland
Jahu
Bon County
Independiennes
Charlea Keater
Commercial Club of
Perry
Towa
Rufus King
Davenport
King
Schmidt Quarry
Turkey River
Banka
Garber
Elk Point Fe
Elkader
Clayton
Fayette
Volga
Willkely
E. P. Golinvaux
Downs to Auction Household Gods in Store Room
E. T. Downs plans an auction of his household gods held in the store room adjoining Security Savings Bank. He will depart next week for Chicago to enter the photographic business.
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E. T. Downs
Security Savings Bank
Chicago
Waterloo Wins Iowa State Dairy Convention Venue
Three day Iowa State Dairy association convention chosen for Waterloo November 18 to 20 after debate among Sioux City and Cedar Rapids representatives. Waterloo hosting after eight years, sessions likely at Syndicate theatre, with 1000 plus attendees including dairy appliance makers and factory reps. City officials F E Cutler R W Johnston and Harold Plumb showcased the city’s merits to the executive board.
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Waterloo
Iowa State, Dairy Association
Gadar Rapids
Sioux City
Ahla
Bushy
Abows
Iittle
Gundred Wil
F. E. Cutler
R. W. Johnston
Harold Plumb
Tramp Fined and Ordered Out of Town After Chase
Harry Rine of Palmit, Kentucky, was fined 50 dollars for striking a police officer while under arrest and received a 15 day jail term with order to leave town. He tried to ride a train and narrowly escaped injury twice, then slept under a Rock Island depot tree before the arrest. Captain Seymour J. McKinley, Civil War veteran and local planner, died Sunday and was buried Tuesday after a long service record with eleven wounds.
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Ches. Hayes
Cincinnati
Judas Rapford
Omeer L. B. Farmer
Marshalltown J
Hayes
Rock Island
Harry Rine
Palmiat
Kentucky
Central
Stine
Minneapolia
Rine
Thea
Eacape
Te Wag
Wavarly
Seymour J. McKinley
Charles City
McKinley
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Creager
James McKee
James Creager
North End
Charles "King
Bridge Gang
Grand Jury
Occurrance
Meee
Cedar Rapids
Adother
New Orleans
Lafayete Street
Iowa & Northwestern
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Toledy
Ohte
Hall
Jordan
Adams
Artest
H. M. Hunter
Los Angeles
Calif
Hiram
Hunter Farm
Fox Township
Babcuek
Idea Grove
Frank Cole
Long
George Lonergan
R. A. Lonergan
C. EB. Bhiers
Reinbeck
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Bryant, Ford & McLaughlin Paving Company
Second Street
Randolph and
Sullivan Avenue
Acker
GA. R. Hall
G. A
Lincoln Circle
Rinker
Cole
Mias Margery
Cheney
Mra
Seebery
Andereub
Julia Plumb
Boyle
Ottumwa
Lefty Zackert
Oskaloosa
Quincy
Wacksonvile
Renz
Dunkearton
Benmington School
Glikey
Sensson
Ence
Neral
O'clork
Spring Creek
Frank Mush
Jesup
Osan Lange
Shady Grove
Otto Lulot
WI Wills
Mr. Wills
Aira
Hepa
Art Zjneas
Mise
Mabel Widdel
South Dakota
John Cage
Sarles
Kansas City
Rosa Franklin
Peter Gox
Add
Roza
Bruce
Bessie Hunter
A. Hoppe
Lole Bonarden
Davidson
Ieland
Centerville
Fredoni
Smyidson
Fredon
France
Omaha
Council
Columbus
Austin
Marshaown
Iowa State Dairy Association
City van Deck Alon
Cedar
Ramp
Chas. Hayes
Ross Woertley
Rosa Woertley
Kepford
Gem City Business College
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Apegal
Slesaie
Rita Tae
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