Washington fair opens with 40 million in trade aims
The Seattle event highlighted a vast program with speeches and visitors from across the country. Officials showcased a large exhibit site and a focus on fostering Yukon and Alaska trade, Olympic region connections, and railway links. The fair drew about 40 million in expected economic impact and featured displays from business, education, and government groups, including preparations for rural township contests and a new fire safety initiative.
Career a Success Texas to University
A Kansas city music instructor in Effingham moves from city schools to a university program. The past year marked a career advancement for this educator as they transition to higher education.
Prof F W Wimberly Leaves Effingham for Texas Christian
The Effingham News Leaf reports Prof F W Wimberly resigns as music instructor at the county high school to join Texas Christian University as professor of music. He moves to Wade Texas with a salary increase described as five times his current pay, praised as one of the United States best music educators. Local friends plan well wishes as he departs, after years teaching voice chorus band and orchestra.
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Waterloo
F. W. Wimberly
Effingham
F. W.winberly
County
Texas Christian Univers
Wade
Texas
Bingham
Wimberly
County ‘High
Ening
Europe
Germany
Gellow
Reignites Old Times At Normal With Sage And Huntley
Shirley Huntley of near New Hartford visits his old friend and classmate Dr. F C Sage at the state normal, recalling past days spent together twenty years ago and reigniting shared memories.
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F.C. Sage
Shirley Huntley
New Hartford
F. C. Sage
State Normal
West Waterloo sewer plan advances with phased bids
The East Waterloo sewer project advances as aldermen approve a two and two thirds mile main on the east side. bidding split into four parts stalled by legal issues while Illinois Central line changes on Water Street face decision. John Slyfield joins Green Tea and Coffee to oversee city collections.
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Waterloo
Thompson
French
Illinois Central
Water Street
East Seventh
Finsl
President Roosevelt Greets Crowds In McKeesport and Rockwood
President Roosevelt arrived by train in McKeesport at 5 30 pm and spoke briefly on the car platform unaccompanied. A large crowd pressed forward as he shook hands with many attendees and then continued to Rockwood where he again greeted over a hundred supporters. He joked that someone else should run next time.
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Myersdale
McReesport
Roosevelt
Rockwood
LEGALITY CHALLENGES LIMITS ON STATE CRIME PROVISION
Legal arguments challenge the power of the legislature to legalize future violations of criminal law. An amended demurrer cites constitutional limits and urges dismissal of provisions authorizing indulgence for future offenses without penalties. Court action expected next week amid ongoing Molor and Carbon Plaster cases.
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J. H. Campbell
Jackman Bros. Et al
Dunshee
W.N. Birdsall
Carbon Plaster ‘Co
Waterloo
Stockholder Options Expire Today at Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Rumors swirl around Waterloo bank as options on remaining stock expire today with no reorganization. A major holder claims no move to seize control, while a banker contemplates absorbing shares. Masonic group invites the grand Judge of laws to hold sessions in Waterloo next year, with Clinton and Cedar Rapids among rival cities.
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Huntley
Oklahoma
Towa
Jowa
Leggitt & Johnson Nedetalbank
Waterloo
Leavitt & Johnson” Bank
Masonic Fraternity of
Grand Judge of Laws
Waterlod
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Hillside addition sale draws crowds with free lunch tent
The Hillside addition property sale draws strong interest as stores and offices close at noon for the event. A large waterproof tent will house a free lunch and the Corn Belt Telephone company will string lines to connect a central tent phone for attendees and professionals. Grading and street placement progress well, with lots laid out by location and size, promising profitable investment.
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Board of Trade
Hillside
Corn Belt Telephone Company
Narrow escape after bridge accident injures Leonard Cable
Leonard Cable a business college student from Greene, Waterloo, was struck on the West Ninth Street bridge by a streetcar, knocked unconscious and severely bruised. He was carried to the Syndicate building and then to the Bickley home at 5148 West Fifth street. He recovered consciousness later and, despite profuse bleeding and multiple stitches, Douglas his condition improved. cable had been boarding at the Bickley home for about six months and had come from Greene to Waterloo.
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Leonard Cable
Business College
Syndicate
Ufe
West Fifth Street
Cable
Hon
Léds
Waterloo
Greene
Bam Bickley
Fifth Street
Fairbank Notes and Local Social Roundup
May 31 updates from Fairbank record guests visitors and church activities. Mrs J W Reed and children of Oelwein hosted by Mrs P A Walker. Local trips include S P Lee and wife visiting Verndale Minnesota. Decoration day services at MES church with G A R involvement and cemetery graves decorated. Fairbank baseball beat Oelwein 6 to 3. John McCunniff’s marriage in Grinnell noted with praise for his character. High school nearing term end with Evangeline play planned and staff changes discussed. Medical note on Donald McBain’s operation and well wishes from friends.
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Misa Vena Trebon
Barclay
J. W. Reed
Oelwein
P. A. Walker
Willis Kiefer
Hasletott
Fairbank
Bridgie, Leahey
DLE
Friedhein
Mary Labie
Waterloo
Chas, L. Kitie
Tndependante
J. B. Schurmachar
S. P. Lee
Verndale
Minn
Clark
Donaldine Wan
Grove Street
Frank Lacey
Micy Nell S. Nichols
Cookran
J. B
D. Hy -Raschen
Fred. Reinke
Mes
Torc
Hoon
T. Weaver
Awas
G. W. Bothwell
G. A. R. Post
Fletcher Preble
W. Nichols
Rriday
Lake City
W. A
R. F
John
McCunnitt
Grinnell
McCunniff
Auc Cventul
Rogni
Lovn Iecobe Nave
Evangeline
Mine Jacobs
Moore
Corsant
Mead
Cedar Falls
Donald McBain
Memorial Day Quietly Observed at Soldier Grave
On May 31 a detonation day passed quietly with only one soldier's grave marked nearby. The lone grave is decorated by a handful of old soldiers in the vicinity, reflecting a restrained observance.
Court Dismisses Malicious Slander Suit and Guardian Appointed
A slander action by David Gibson against Maury Atlas ends with a $10 judgment and costs. P. Rugg is named temporary guardian of an insane ward in Floyd Whitney matter, bond set at $1000. Court adjourned to Monday after lengthy proceedings and ongoing testimony in Carroll County drift.
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David Gibson
Maury Atlas
Plaintin
Anna Fay Cook
Arthur J. Cook
Allison
Gedar Falls
Wille
Butler County
R. Reggae
Lloyd Whitney
Aged vagrant Isenhower sent to Viriton by authorities
Peter Isenhower a 67 year old crippled vagrant with no funds or relatives arrived in the city and was lodged at the city hall. He threatened suicide, attacked a man in the jail, asked for poison but refused, later wandered and expressed intent to kill himself before being rescued from the river. His son Nadig says the father was a good man and that the family has a sister.
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Peter Isenhower
Ig Leonard
Thornties
Vinton
Nediz
Armatrong
Igenhower
Waterlooang
Soing
Iwag
Oficer Morris
Isenhower
Water Franchise Deferred Amid Concessions Fight
The council delayed final action on a 25 year water franchise after a tense meeting. Aldermen Miller Hildebrand Brown and French pressed for concessions, with further talks planned after the water committee agrees to more terms. The bid seeks terms seen as a major investment for the city, and the council vows to push for a favorable deal for residents.
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Alderman Miller
I Sranchiee
Council
Fnr
Hildebrand
Shother
Miller
Brown
French
Water
Water Company
Unitch
Anather Conference
Batgat
Reunion of 109 club honors May Rowe’s Chicago move
A happy gathering of former Loo Loo club members was hosted by Miss Hildebrand at Wantingtop Street. Eighteen young ladies attended including Mrs. Charles Whit enack and Miss Wilma Mellinger. The event honored May Rowe who departs for Armour & Co in Chicago. Pink and white carnations and ribbons set a festive scene with three course refreshments.
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Loo Loo Club
Maid Hil‘debrand
Charles Whitenack
Bigin
Mijas Lou Hodges
Wilma -Mellinger
Johnstown
Grace M E Church lecture to aid piano fund
Rev E D Hull of Grace M E Church will lecture at the bureau auditorium on Tuesday evening June 11 for the Elizabeth Club piano fund. The club of city store and factory workers includes many musicians seeking a piano for home leisure. Proceeds go to the fund. Hull’s popular lecture is hoped to draw a large crowd. He is regarded as a top local speaker and has won many friends since joining the church.
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E. D. Hull
Grace M. 5
Bureau Auditorium
Elizabeth Club
Piago Ag
Mulverry Street
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