Senator Allison Stays to Back Currency Bill Amid Filibuster
In Washington May 20 Senator Allison remains to aid passage of the currency bill drafted by the conference committee. He delays return to Dubuque as La Follette Democrats filibuster the measure, jeopardizing public buildings and deficiency appropriations. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft press for swift action, with Allison also guiding Iowa items and serving as ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee. Despite strain, he reports better health than La Follette and trusts Iowa Republicans remain loyal ahead of the Tuesday primary.
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Senate
Allison
Paen
Congress
Iowa
Roosevelt
Iain
la ¥Ollette
Death claims Lucile Brigham in LaSalle visit
A Walworth County family mourns as one year old Lucile Brigham dies from fever while staying with grandparents in LaSalle Illinois. The child had recently attended school there and will be buried at the Brigham home in LaSalle.
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Brigham
Engle Township
Lucile
la Salle
Illinois
Uliness
LaSalle
Widow Mrs C S Percival Dies in Rockford
Mrs C S Percival widow of the late Rev Percival and former Waterloo resident dies at her Rockford home at 72 30 oclock Tuesday afternoon from infirmities of old age. Funeral planned for Rockford Saturday with burial there. She had served as chaplain at the soldiers home in Marshalltown before a regular chaplain was appointed. She is survived by two other daughters Mrs Hattie Webster of Rockford and Mrs J B Dietrich of Payson Kas and by a son-in-law Mrs W Timerson. Word came this morning of the death of Mrs McGready mother of Declar 7 I McGready at her Independence home. A visit by Mrs J D Finch and children of West Union to Waterloo precedes their trip to Howard SD.
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S. Percival
Waterloo
Rockford
Percival
Stev
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
C. 5
Hockford
Marshall Town
Keried
Itickford
Myre
W. Th Timerson
Hattie Webster
Reetford
J. Ib. Dietrich
Paysons, Kas
Nick Phillipa
Bubugue
Cleyton Bronson
Indy Feleud
Raymond
Nick Clarens
Edna McVey
Blanche Taylor
Eyworth League
West Union
J. B. Edwards
Dewar
Isom
Dunkerton
Vernon Sewick
Lynn
Canada
Coal Dealers to Hold Tenth Annual Convention Here
Central Iowa event draws 1500 to 2000 coal dealers executives and representatives from leading Western companies to Waterloo June 17 and 18. Arch W. McFarlane chairs planning with committees handling finance entertainment and arrangements. Following the convention attendees join the retail men’s picnic at Clear Lake and some relocate residences in Independence Masonville and nearby areas.
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Watersoo
Coal Dealers Association of
Iowa
Nebraska
Waterloo
West
Arch W. McFarlane
Skout
Presut
W. W. McParvino
J. H. Fucss
N. J. Berkley
J F. Simpson
J. A Young
E. M. Shores
H. Tunge
F. .M. Shores
Tony Bryant
W. W. McFarlane P
E. Canfield
B Swank
John Bim
G. W. Bunn
BH. Junge
River Gives Up Dead Grace Sauser Suicide in Skunk River
Grace Sauser of Oskaloosa tied her hands behind her back with undergarment straps and a lace to prevent rescue before cast into the Skunk River. Her body was found near the dam after about four days in swift current. a shoe and one arm were missing. Searchers guarded the dam as neighbors confirmed the drowning.
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Oskaloosa
Grace Sauser
Skunk
Hana
Pickett Campaign Rally With DeGrosz Band At Manchester
Delegation supporting Charles B. Pickett attended a Manchester event last night, with the DeGrosz band providing music. Attendees included Guy M. Feely Robt Law George HW Lichty J Sedgwick E E B Manhard Rhea Cowin C R Henderson and J W Arbuckle. The crowd filled the opera house to capacity and Pickett delivered his strongest speech of the campaign. Delaware county is viewed as solid for Pickett as the crowd’s enthusiasm indicated. The DeGrosz band was praised for its performance by Manchester residents.
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Charles B. Pickett
DeGrosz
Manchester
Delaware County
Pickett
Waterloo
Minticheater
Fickert
Fisy
Bristow
Hydraulic report warns encroachment risks for Cedar River
Chicago engineer John W. Alvord reports on Cedar River filling near Waterloo and its impact on the river channel. He notes a 1906 flood would force higher water behind a narrowed Fifth Street bridge and urges city action to prevent future inundation through embankments and maintained river width.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls Union, MI Company
John W. Alvord
Chicago
Cedar River
Alvard
Isna
Cedar Rapids
Fifth Street
Mill Company
Walter
Love and Burial for Young Wife in Mount Vernon
Funeral planned Sunday afternoon for a 23 year old mother who died after a two month illness following childbirth. Interment will be at Mount Vernon cemetery. Her husband and infant son survive alongside two brothers and two sisters. Services by Rev. Reherd. Nearby notes mention visitors and residents from Raymond and Waterloo, with local census details on dog licensing and animal registration totals.
Record of the Aberdeen Angus cattle sale at the stock pavilion
The sale drew stockmen from across the country with Kindness of Quietdale selling for 500 and Black Bird Luelie topping at 85. Thirty six head averaged 243 and total sales reached 9,125 dollars. Prices reflected a strong market and many animals were shipped Friday following Thursday auctions.
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Harvey Hess
Bend
Eles
Esa LO
Luelie
Quietdale
Chay
Exolofet
Botna
Kindness
Calvea
Cuntine
Quitby
Iowa
Alta
Calved
W. H. Jones
Quimby
Quiddale
George Kikteher
Gurr
Pride
Cherokee Loth
Jamica Willame
Marcus
Ita
J. Donanue
Holbrook
John Kettler
Platteville
Wis
S.J. Wheeler
Boone
J. Wheeler
Pride of Fashion
James Williams
Ows
Patrician
Mu, Nays
Iowa City
Ebbere
B. E. du
Wellington Springs
S. D
Side
Victoria
St. Austin
Dumont
Galy
Fed
Bald
James ‘Tester
Northwood
Caluaf
Ft. Hettendorf
Dunkerton
Queen 4Th
John Keasler
Neen
Denison
Foul
Washburn
Gluck
James Whlllams
Mares
Horanett
CG. Schessler
Wm, Wiese
Ada- Sissa
Jawa
Black Joker
H.C. Rieker
Cedar Falls
Evera
Eleanor of
Eldora
Calved Dane
vAlicin
Soll
W. J. Miller
Newton
Aea
D. B. Saylor
Waterloo
Quietdale Aretha
Wheeler
Aviela Af
James Seadar
Adolbert Af
Rabeiuean
Ryan
A. J. Wheeler
W. Oesenburg
Norwalk
Boonas
Koratio
Quickdale
Democrats Appeal to County Chairman Urges Voters to Stand By Party
A Democratic appeal urges Black Hawk County voters to support Democratic candidates in the June 2 primary. The letter warns against crossing to Republican ballots and stresses honoring party loyalty, urging full turnout and backing the Democratic ticket in the fall. It notes the statewide race and county ticket, and endorses Marjorie Trumpell for Cedar Falls and local staff changes.
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Blackhawk
Towa
Democrata
Repid- Mann
U.S
Repub
Avery
caAmNob
L. H. Edwards County
Waterloo Dead Honored In Afternoon Ceremonies At Opera House
Waterloo remembered 178 dead sailors with ceremonies at Elmwood Fairview and Waterloo cemeteries. Veterans from the Blue Army attended as drum corps, decorations, and flowers marked graves. A parade through town led to a river tribute and a theatre program drawing a large crowd.
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herToee
Jdead
Pert
Banka
Waterloo
Elmwood
Fairview
Shock of the Brethren Church
Atlmwood
Frank Gala
Waterloo Cemetery
Company
Fairview Cemetery
Willltta Company
Breingstad
Geo. Hintle
Faurth
Woolmer
Anderson
Jaanica Jewel
G. A. IR
Hoya
Eile K. M. Jones
D. TL
Parents sue for 11999 in son's street crossing death
Milord Stalnaker sues for 11999 for the death of his son Ray Stalnaker in a October 29, 1907 crossing accident on Broadway. Actions name Illinois Central and two railroads, alleging high speed, failing signals, and defective trolley equipment led to the fatality. one suit by the father as administrator.
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Auitage
Ilinots Central
Cedar Folly
Northern Railways
Milord Stalnaker
Ray Stalnaker
Allaine Central
Stalnaker
Ume
Star Maker
Tivkp
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Fred Wearer
Broadway Street
Illnois Central
Feurer
Ilinois Central
Iiinsis Central
Whrlotte
Bell
Stalneker
Peurer
Condition Serious Trouble Appendix Was Gangrened
The report notes severe health decline with the appendix gangrened and the patient unable to speak. Family and friends were refused admission to visit him.
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Wiens
Badly Bruised In Tumble Leaves Johnson Near Death
Wddla Johnson, a Times-Tribune staffer, is critically ill after an appendix operation failed to relieve a severe abdominal issue. He was taken to hospital days ago with congested lungs and appendicitis. Anesthesia caused complications, and the operation revealed a badly gangrened appendix. His condition remains dire, with limited speech and only slight improvement as doctors urge rest. Other local injuries include Vert Green’s rapid recovery after recent hospital surgery and George M. Stewart’s fall injuries sustaining bruises but no broken bones.
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Wddla Johnson
Johnson
Phicip
Osborne
Ilinola Central
George M. Stewart
Randolph Street
Tilt
Elfetrie
Parkler
Shillam
Stewart
Brufaes
Tett
George Seales
Hla Adtomoduin
Lavnehas
Stav
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Sentor
Lucile Brigham
Lasalle, LL
Mrs. C
J. D. Finch
Howard
A. W. Trilay
Fcoom
Masonville
Independence
River
Waterloo Theatre
Orvie
Horliys
Sroken
Romer
A. Bogardus
Gadar
Fiood
Hydraulic
Otis’ Klinger
Babe
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Klinger
Haspent
Ajgal
Mt. Vernon
Reherd
C. Thompson
Black Bird Lucile
Dem
Marjoria Trumpell
Cedar Pulls
A. Lund
J. R. Allen
St. Ansgar
Headicdead
Terfere
GRAM
Opera House
Sailor Boys
Broadway
Troley
Eddie. Johnson
G. M. Stewart
Cummins
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