Old $3.60 draft found after thirty years in Iowa bank records
A $3.60 draft issued April 1878 by Leavitt & Johnson bank to John McNulty was found among old papers and paid to his widow after nearly thirty years. The draft, bearing a Civil War era two cent stamp, was later recognized by bank president J Sedgwick. Rose Daley presented it for payment. the bank notes the draft’s unusual features and historical context.
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Leavitt & Johnson Bank
John McNulty
Theodore Janney
Cashiar
Leavitt & Johnson
Jenney
J. Sedgwick
Leavitt
Johnson
Jennney
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Waterloo
National Bank of Chicago
SevenYearOld Boy Runs Away to Fort Madison
Special report: seven year old Billy Taylor left home at ten AM and walked twenty miles to Fort Madison arriving barefoot at nine PM last night with a hoop in hand.
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Burlington
Jowi
Joe
Billy Taylor
Fort Madison
Birdsall Unable to Attend Encampment Due to Pneumonia
Dubuque June 12 A letter arrived stating Congressman Birdsall cannot attend the encampment as planned. He is recovering from pneumonia and not safe to travel or face weather, disappointing many in Lin et al and across the state who expected his campfire address Wednesday.
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Dubuque
Birdsall
Wave Palmer Seeks Command in G A R Encampment
In Dubuque on June 12 special coverage notes Wave Palmer of Washington likely leads for department commander amid a real contest in the Western Rural Conference. Active candidates for state president include Mrs C J W Saunders and several others from Dubuque Winterset and nearby locales. progress noted in G A R sessions and auxiliary meetings while Senator Allison voices caution against fad driven office selections.
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Dubuque
Wave Palmer
Opera Buse
Allison
Towa
Aga Rlay Af Cummins
Crais
Senator J. T. Morgan Dead
United States Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama died at 11:15 p m in Washington. Born in Tennessee June 20, 1824, he moved to Alabama at nine and served in the Confederate army before later joining the U S Senate in 1877 and serving through multiple terms. A lawyer and long time public figure, Morgan held diverse roles including Hawaiian laws commissioner and Bering Sea arbitration participant. He was noted for frugal means and for declining lecture money.
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Washington
United States
John.Tyler Morgan
Alabama
John Tyler Morgen
Athens
Tens
Edmund W. Pettus
United States Senate
Tennessee
Ber
Undil
Senate
Morgan
Breckenridge
Lane
Dallas County
Cahaba Rifles
Robert E
Farrison
National Legislative Assembly
Gerator Morgan
Democratic Party
Taft at Iowa City Opens Airy Justice Talk
Secretary Taft visits Iowa City as three visitors and the faculty greet him at the state college. The article notes lawmakers discuss salaried justices, ending the need for office hours and the current fee system, raising questions about time spent to earn pay.
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Iowa City
Taft Wag
Lone State College
Pro- Des Moines
Justices of the Peace
Degalumai
Cit
Moloes
Justine
Booth Breaks Barriers and Banking Changes In County News
Reports from Knoxville describe Luther Booth escaping an asylum with sensational claims about missing state property and prison escape efforts. Fayette county banker Charles D. Lathrop resigns after twenty six years, planning to enter a new venture. Des Moines man Charles Thomas serves a long sentence as a murder case from Fort Madison may be reopened with detectives asserting new evidence.
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Laperte
Luther Booth
Inebriata
Knoxville
Jett
Charles D. Lathrop
Fayette County National Bank
West Union
Sovm
Mabel Schofletn
Charles Thomas
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Ssyes
Thomas
Spelling Medal Contest to Crown Black Hawk County Winners
Black Hawk County rural schools wrap weeks of spelling contests with a Friday evening final at Grace M. E. Church in Waterloo. Township winners will compete for gold and silver medals as part of a program alongside a literary contest results announcement and musical numbers.
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Blackhawk County
Grace M. EH
Waterloo Daily
Waterloo Daily Courier
Barclay
Frank Alexander
Beeste Alexander
Bennington
Fannie Sage
Rue Sell Sage
Big Creek
Nona. Brown
Hunice Elwell
Blackhawk
Dan Gutknecht
Ruth Iseminger
Hiéson
Cedar
Ida Mythiler
No. Y
Grace Antoh
Newsome
Lincoln—aAgnes Faulkner
Agnes Trainer
Mt. Vernon
Convention backs labor pledge and mine offer in brief
National Convention urged Dubuque and Minneapolis teams to display independence and sign labor contracts as per a Teamsters Association of America resolution telegraphed to Dubuque. A report notes W L Simplet, formerly of Iowa Falls, has struck it rich in Wyoming copper and was offered 10 300 for a half interest, still listing Iowa as home.
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Minneapolis
Mion
Duuque
Teamsters’ Association of America
Dubuque
W. L. Simplet
Clackmidth
Iowa Falls
Wyoming
Riverton
Simplet
West
Sim- Plot
Iowa Irie
Saloon Prosecution Probe Rumors Reported
County Attorney Sherman Meares is cited as saying an attorney connected to the prosecution discussed informing saloon owners of law violations to hinder temperance efforts. The remark was alleged from a courthouse attache amid an investigation into saloon records. Meares disputes the charge and a retracement note was read in open court.
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Sherman
T. Meare
Gem
Dunrhee
Court House
Mears
Diashee
Slayer of Four Is Dead in Nervous Collapse
A 58 year old man died from a nervous collapse in Arrowsmith on February 28. He had been jailed on a criminal assault charge involving the Efsman girl and faced trial as a witness protection case. He killed the girl and two witnesses including Mrs Sam His man and daughter Cora Kennedy.
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County
Arrowsmith
Sam Hisman
Cora
Thomas Kennedy
Efsman
Tax List Not Yet Ready In Waterloo Court Scene
Mr Mears challenges a misstatement about tipping off violations in court proceedings. A review of saloon laws followed, with several dealers correcting minor technicalities and closing until compliant. A Times Tribune editor faced court reprimand for a courtroom related remark amid ball game scheduling. The tax assessor and city council clash over year 1907 assessments with delays blamed on workload, while a new jury panel will be drawn for election officers. A fire at Loiva Dairy Separator Co shop was contained using the building’s sprinkler system. A special car to Jamestown exposition is planned by Waterloo residents defaulting to a larger travel party listing attendees.
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Mears
William Ewald
Saloon League
Times-Tribune
PRIA
Assebaor
Board of
Waterloo
Lew
Board of Supervisors
Thompson
Conneil
West Side
Loiva’ Dairy Separator Company
Supposed Waterloo Daily Debunked Amid Linotype Plans
A Water loo report dismisses talk of a new daily paper. The claim appears linked to the Fred L. Kimball Co. linotype order placed months ago. Delivery of the extra equipment is anticipated by early July or soon after.
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Waterloo
Democratic Party
Fred L. Kimball Co
Indianapolis tragedy ends in suspect escape
In Indianapolis on June 22 Robert Tolly aged 45 killed his daughter Gladys by forcing carbolic acid down her throat. He escaped. Witnesses say he had been drinking heavily. Arthur Cook, recently operated on at Presbyterian hospital, was moved to his home this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Robert Tolly
Gladys
Catholic Reid
Jolly
Arthur’ Cook
Presbyterian Hospital
Busby Brothers to Move Theatres to Waterloo Aug
The Busby brothers plan to move to Waterloo in August to manage the new west side theatre and oversee bookings for their circuit including the Littel theatre at Grinnell and the Criston. Walter Tapp will succeed A J Busby as manager of Marshalltown's house, joining operations with their Quincy Empire connections. The Times-Republican notes patrons regret their departure but wishes them success in Waterloo and beyond.
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A. J. Busby
Marshalltown
Waterloo
A.J. Busby
W. L. Busby
West Side
Odeon
Quincy ‘Tesday
New York
Knickerbocker
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Busby
June Bride Marries Albert Z. Gray in New York Church
Marian Fish daughter of Mr and Mrs Brus Marian Fish married Albert Z Gray son of Judge John Clinton Gray at St Bartholomews church. Guests included prominent New York and Newport society figures. The gown was cream duchess satin with rose point trim and a single attendant cousin Janet Fish. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside on Long Island after a wedding tour.
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New York
Mise Marian Fish
Brus “‘Yesant Fish
Albert Z. Gray
John Clinton Gray
St. Bartholomew's Church
Newport
Misa Janet Fish
Long Island
How to Be Happy Though Married Says Rev Daniel McGurk
The former Cedar Falls pastor Rev Daniel McGurk urged in a Kansas City sermon that the art of making love should continue after marriage. He advised husbands to improve and daily affirm love, while wives should feel appreciated and share finances in a joint purse to safeguard happiness.
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Daniely McGurk
First Methodist
Cedar Falls
Grand Avenue
Comjee
Tia
Divorce Granted In Cedar Falls Case
The divorce petition by Fannie Stephens of Cedar Falls against John Stephens was heard in district court yesterday with costs assigned. A child previously placed with the Iowa Children's Home Finding Society remains under juvenile court orders. The case list includes several Waterloo residents and nearby locals, with damages sought by Atlantic against a party for 5000. A city sidewalk injury claim by Mrs Charles Day seeks 5000 after a delay in payment. Police report a barber shop till incident where a small coin was stolen.
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Fannie Stephens
Cedar Falls
John Stephens
Iowa Children's Home Finding Society
Juevenile Court
Wounded Man In McKinley Shooting Faces Peritonitis Risk
Julian Alva, held in county jail, is charged with shooting the man identified as Will Cargill in a Kansas City incident. Doctors fear peritonitis as the injured party, Will Cargill, fights for recovery after the bullet pierced the abdomen. A separate hearing saw Will Cargill receive ten days for disturbing the peace. Everett Cargill was fined ten dollars with good behavior.
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Will Cargill
Cargill
Everett ‘Cargill
Omaha
Cloudburst Rumor Sparks Flood Alert Across Local Rivers
Reports of a Monday evening cloudburst near Waverly and Charlew City caused streams to swell beyond banks. Citizens warned to care for those in tents and awaken residents in low-lying areas as Cedar River was feared to rise quickly.
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Waverly
Charlew City
Anmicum
Wa Yen
Chi City
On Jong
Tha‘ary
Telephone service disrupted by underground cable fault
Reporting Cables notes that many people could not get calls as underground cables faulted. Officers investigated and Chief Sweitzer learned the situation. operators worked diligently, with repairs underway. The trouble caused signal lamps to misbehave and delays in connections until a real call arrived.
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Sweitzer
Smith
Broken Wire Causes Trouble At Ninth and Washington Corner
A broken wire at Ninth and Washington streets on Monday afternoon caused a storage box issue with smoke indicating 21. The west side station indicator showed 21, but the two boxes were checked and neither had been opened.
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Ninth and
Washington’ Street
West Side
D A R To Waverly Trip Friday Morning
Waterloo Chapter D A R plans a Friday morning trip to Waverly leaving at 5 0. If ten or more travel, a fare of one and one third for the round trip may be secured.
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Waterloo
Waverly
Hingis Central
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Ounshee Hag
Slayer OF Four IS
Mr. Mears
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W. L. Sihork
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Dunsnee
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Dynshee
Waa
Lindis Central
Baltimore and
Ohio
Alex. Kerr
C. H. Bingham
Joan Rock
BL Oliver
Sam Hall
Rs. J. C. Fike
B. A. Alien
Harry Chappel
Mis. Olmstead
Herman Miller
Chicago
Fred L. Kimball Company
Read
NEW Wet Side Theatre
Walter
Tapp
Bean
Busbys
Quircy
Permar
Pe Sania
E. Benting
Cedar Rapids
Daniel McGurk
Martin W. Goswiller
Mayme Sullivan
George A. Michel
Delia Brown
Waterco
Nicholas D. Marty
Viasta L
Atlantic
Charles Day
Waray Cargill
MUS
M’kinley
Julian Alva
Haering—Wil
Leon Cxoigosz
Win
McKinley
Tan Uryes
Tullan B. Alva
Alva
Alty
Firet
J.D .Littring
Ti 4A
Fred
Wil Gargitl
Cargill “the Gopher
Police
D. A.R
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