Jasper county Republicans clash over Cummins plan at mock convention
Report details a disputed Jasper county Republican convention where Cummins supporters, led by Omaha broker George Hunter, staged a noisy, prearranged session and then walked out. Perkins delegates retained control, while the genuine county committee named Shwold as chairman. Hunter hid to avoid sheriff service as the insurrection unfolded and a real plan emerged for a Perkins-led state delegation. Local figures Henry Sitwolds and E. B. Tritz were named temporary leaders amid mounting factional tension.
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Jasper County
Hutter
Cummins
Hunter
Omaha
Cumming
Des Moines
Cummins Machine
Newton
Perkins
George Hunter
Neb
Pandsmaninu
Shwold
P. H.craigan
Heket
Cumming Man Hunter
Iowa
Gee. Hunter
Republican County Committee
Jasper Counts
Meetine
Jasper
County Central Committee
Henry Sitwolds
E. B. Tritz
J. W. Hunter
Goss Nat
Lecture at Logan Avenue Church Explores Zodiac Signs
Scott W. Smith of the Iowa Presbyterian lectured at Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church on God s Revelation in the Stars exploring the religious meaning of the zodiac with an electric stereopticon and star pictures His interpretation linked mythic hints to Christ images and left attendees inspired to study more about the heavens and faith
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Logan Avenue
Dowie Tells Life Story At Zion City Ownership Trial
In Chicago on June 13 Joan Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City and first apostle of the Christian Catholic church testified in the United States circuit court over who owns Zion City. Despite illness Dowie recounted his life up to being deposed by Yoliva and described the early Zion City struggles before being wheeled back to his hotel.
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Chicago
Joan Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Christian Catholic Church
United States
Dowle
Yoliva
Zion
Bia
Bells Give Graduates Shock at Sterling High
Twenty-one graduates were seated on three sofas at the Sterling township opera house when a strange ringing sound interrupted Professor College of Chicago during his address about the future. One by one, clocks attached to sofa springs rang, startling the graduates as seven girls rose and circuited the seating area. The prank left the room unsettled as the room’s clocks rang in sequence and the line of mischief was attributed to the "naughty" dingingars.
Death of Mrs. Alice Bicher in Waterloo Hospital
Mrs. Alice Rush Bicher of Waterloo died at Presbyterian hospital from surgical shock after pelvic abscess operation. Born October 18 1851 near South Bend she lived 25 years in Waterloo. Survived by husband Eleher and five children William W Benjamin M Gathering Charles H Cecil W. brothers and sisters Cinderela Bowen Lewis Rush Joseph Rush Allen Rush. Funeral Saturday at 12 30 from family home and 1 30 at First M E church Elmwood Cemetery burial.
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Alice Rush Hicher
Presbyterian Hospital
Ater
Ueceased
South Bend
Ind
Benjamin
Catherine Rush
Waterloo
William W
Benjamin M
Gathering
Charles H
Cecil W
Dein Eleher
Cinderela Bowen
Clarksville
Lewis and Joseph Rush
Washington
Allen Rush
Mas. Bicher
St. Joseph's County
Ladies of the Maccabees
Knights and Ladies of Golden Precept
Commercial Street
First M. ©. Church
Layeland
Elmwood Cemetery
Voters Favor Primary Law In Grand Rapids Vote
The first primary election under the new state law drew a light turnout statewide with referendums on adopting the primary system for governor and lieutenant governor passing overwhelmingly. In Grand Rapids 914 Republicans and 224 Democrats supported, 36 Republicans and 4 Democrats opposed, while Republicans renominated Fred M. Warner for governor and P. H. Kelley for lieutenant governor. Democrats backed Woodbridge N. Verris for governor.
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Grand Rapids
Congress
Fred. M. Warner
P. H. Kelley
Woodbridge N. Verris
Shot Resisting Arrest In Ottumwa Iowa
Frank Hampton, wanted in Joliet for parole violation, was fatally wounded by Constable George Blount after resisting arrest in a saloon. Hampton, previously sentenced to Itholp prison for robbery in 1899, fled Blount, was shot in the leg and back, and died during recovery at Ottumwa Hospital.
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Ottumsya
Iowa
Frank Hampton
George Blount
Hampton
Joliet
Litholp
Blount
Juliet
Ottumwa Hospital
Sacramento quake relief bills pass in California legislature
The special session completed amid April quake relief measures, with Governor approving most bills. Sixty five acts passed by both houses await the governor’s signature or have already become law, including a $300,000 San Francisco state building provision. Other cities receive aid as well.
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Sacrsento
Segalon
California
Witty
San Francisco
Arranged His Own Funeral After Poison Mistake
Richard Tightman a Philadelphia society leader mistook poison for medicine and died after a six hour battle. He awakened his wife and two children and directed funeral arrangements before death. Two physicians treated him overnight as plans to sail for Europe were canceled. Mr Ridenour of Vinton visits his brother, Dr Ridenour.
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Philadelphia
Richard Tightman
Tightman
Europe
Death of Jonathan Thurber in Waterloo County
Jonathan Thurber longtime county resident died Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 at the family home on State Street near the city limits Born in Canada he moved to Black Hawk county in 1888 then to Waterloo ten years ago He farmed ten acres and was a devout Christian and First Methodist member His widow two sons Louis and Richard survive The funeral will be from the house Tuesday at 12 30 then from the First Methodist church at 1 20 Reverend Loveland to officiate Interment in Cedar Falls. Three attachment suits filed against Louis Chaparas and James Costas noon Tuesday for 190 109 60 and 113 15 urging protection of claims while defendants dispose of property in the city
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Jonathan Thurber
Lanks
Canada
Blackhawk County
Blackhawk Township
Waterloo
Ted
Tany
First Methodist Church
Louis
Richard
Ushel
Loveland
Cedar Falls
Louis Chaparas
James Costas
Waterloo Mercantila Warehouse Company
Fowler Co
Waterloo Fru and Commission Co
Home Built By Graont in Linden Place Ready for Ride
A home built by Graont in Linden Place is completed and prepared for a scheduled ride on Wednesday. Local inspectors confirm structural readiness and safety compliance, with neighborhood residents awaiting the event.
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Graont
Linden
Rebound of Historic Masonic Bible and Lodge Records
Two bindery projects highlight Orange Lodge No. 105 and No. 123 in Guthrie county. One Bible donated by Timothy Rowell in 1857 marks early lodge history, while the first record book of Orange Lodge No. 123 lists founders and officers. Also noted is the June wedding of Miss M. Dora Sawyer to John L. Phillips in Gilbertville, with details of ceremony and reception.
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Orange Lodge
Guthrie County
Waterloo
Matt, Parrott & Sons
Timothy Rowell
Waterloo Lodge
William Tracy
Newton
Huxley
Joseph Ken
Gilbertville
M. Dora Sawyer
John L. Phillips
Father Nemmers
Mae Sawyer
Bridsman
Sawyer
Pulkins
Rath Packing Company
Linden Place
Jesup Notes and Local Happenings June Happenings
Milt Hallman improves his residence with cement sidewalk work. Visitors from Carrville and local families, plus city officials, were noted. The street commissioner Dave Robert pushes grading to drain water. Summer plans include vacations in Minnesota and Audubon. A hospital search for an escaped patient occurred. City council appointed John Holcomb as city marshal and James Teffe to waterworks. A cement sidewalk fronting Cook property was laid. Local residents travel, teach, and visit family, with social events and a Cedar Falls summer theme. The Klegin orchestra to play a June 22 dance. Thomas Richmond unveils a tricycle boat auto hybrid design. Continuous trials anticipated. the invention blends boat propulsion and road driving.
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Milt Hallman
Wil Bement
Carrville
Frank Walker
Donald
Minnesota
Rollo Newcomb
Presbyterian Church
P. O'Dowd
Independence
J. J. Horn
John Holcomb
James Teffe
Cook
East Hawley ‘Street
E. P. Searles
Kansas City
Louie Hovey
Law Walker Hardware
Jesse Oaks
J. J. Horefield
Waterloo
Ada Walker
Paul Lemen
Cedar Falls
Nettle Morrissey
Jeff Wednesdy
Audubon
B. R. Place
Harold
Clark
South Dakota
Veers
Thomas Richmond
Two Chicago couples remarry after long separations
In Waukegan, William Deland and Bertha Deland, divorced in 1873 after thirty three years apart, renewed their marriage with Justice Orvis. Later, William Fossett and Katherine Fossett, long separated, also reunited in a re marriage the same day. Both couples returned to Chicago together.
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Chicago
Wa Kegan
Wiliam P. Deland
Bertha Deland
Jdeel
Le Claire Town Burned and Hero Miner Honored
On June 13 the Le Claire business district burned, destroying a hotel, Knights of Pythias hall, and several stores. Losses total 124,000 with insurance covering part. A heroic Davenport firefighter helped save the town threatened with destruction. William Watling of Edwardsville, Pa, becomes the first anthracite miner to earn a Carnegie medal for heroism and a 1,200 hero fund award. An earlier 1904 Kingston coal mine explosion saw Watkins risk life to rescue three workers from rising flames and gas. McCoy returned from Iowa City after attending a meeting.
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Davenport
le Claire
Knights of Pythias Hall
William Watling
Edwardsville
Hero Fund
Kingston Coal Company
Watkins
Ala Wfe
Iowa College Installs New Head John H T Main at Grinnell
Grinnell Iowa June 13 John H T Main was installed as president of Iowa College Tuesday morning in the Congregational church. Hon B Clark delivered the installation address with prayers by Rev Ephriam Adams trustee of Town College. Speakers included Stephen Terrick for trustees Rev Charles Moore faculty Prof Charles Noble for Grinnell faculty John Wagner alumni Ernest Jaqua for students. HW Green and JL Shannon are in Chicago on business this week.
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Grinnell
Iowa
John H. T. Main
Iowa College
Congregational Church
B. Clark
Ephriam Adams
Waterloo
Town College
James H. Smith
Osage
Hhustees
Plc. Douglass, Dd. D
Stephen Henderson Terrick
Charles A. Moore
State Association For Congregational Churches of Iowa
Charles Noble
John W. Grannaway
Ernest J. Jaqua
Ida Dot McQuilkin Weds Charles A Austin in Laporte
A large wedding in Laporte united Ida Dot McQuilkin and Charles A. Austin, with about 160 guests from Vinton Waterloo and across Iowa. The ceremony, at W. T. McQuilkin’s home, was led by Rev. A. G. Bailey, and the couple plan to reside on the groom’s farm near Vinton after a Denver wedding trip.
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Laporte City
W. T. McQuilkin
Ida Dot McQuilkin
Charles ‘A. Austin
A. G. Bailey
McQuilkin
W.T. McQuilkin
Richard Speer
Fred Stewart
Vinton
J. M. Rector
Monarch
L. D. Woodley
Gait
Towa
Weinland
Martelle
Town
Mra
Vincent
Kkirkeville
Iowa
Pearl Willmore
Ann McQuilkin
Fort Dodge
A. R. McQuilkin
Vernon
F. G. Crane
Sumner
Jennie Sand
Grace
Manticello
C. J. White
Spencer
Denver
State superintendent seeks amendment to marshal director pay
John Riggs, state superintendent for public instruction, pushes an amendment to prevent achoof law affecting directors and pay time spent at annual director meetings. He supplied blanks and instructions to county superintendents to secure votes, hoping the measure becomes law by the next state legislative session. L Nauman at 101 Lafayette Street reports seven large docile roses blooming on his front lawn. thieves have stolen all roses in the lot after a recent flowering display. Dr Henry W Clasen has moved to Waterloo, opening offices at 1105 East Fourth Street, former resident of 321 Iowa Street, a Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate class of 97.
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John ¥. Riggs
L. Nauman
Lafayette Street
Mr. Naoman
Henry W.clasen
Littleport
Clayton County
Iowa
Waterloo
Fourth Street
Iowa Street
Clasen
Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons
Great Thinker Weds Dr Mon ez Hull in New Thought nuptials
Dr Moses Hull marries Clara L Stewart in Waterloo in a ceremony at Mrs Stewart’s daughter’s home. The couple, tied to Morris Pratt Institute, plan to reside in Clarksville as Mrs Stewart King steps back from leadership duties in the movement for a more ideal life.
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Clara L. Stewart
Charles King
Clarksville
Stewart
Benjamin Bownon
Waterloo
Stewart Stat
Stewart John Fd
Ila Wheeler Wilcox
Whitewater
Wis
Moses Hull
Morris-Pratt Institute
Hull
United States
Europe
Clarkavilla
Mr. Kite
King
Atr. King
Must Dance In Gloves At National Dancing Masters Meet
Dayton June 13 delegates at the national convention of dancing masters in Winthrop debated whether a man should carry a hand kerchief or wear gloves when dancing. About half of the 275 delegates participated. The issue was settled negatively by a resolution: while gloves and handkerchiefs are costume de rigueur in theory, in practice human nature is human nature and perspiring hands must be endured.
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Dayton
Winthrop
Settlement of canal type in sight as Congress nears adjournment
Washington June 14 An unexpected snag arose in the move toward early adjournment as Taft met with Speaker Cannon and Hepburn to settle the Panama canal type before Congress closes. A disposition to finalize the canal design exists. In Philadelphia, Mrs Reenala Vanderbilt wore a Mackponge gown with Irish lace bodice and black satin empire girdle, turquoise necklace, and turquo ise earrings. Her hat was black leverm with a white plume and black velvet trimming.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Cannon
Hepwurn
Philadelphia
Mra
Reenala Vannerbilt
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Alice
Rush Eicher
SLC
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Dr. Ridenour
Jonathan Thurger
Tor Ride
Tim
Rowell
Jesup
Hs McCoy
Iowa City
HW. L. Green
J. L. Shannon
Laporte
Will
Charles A. Austin of
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Wadteck
Waterlooan
NEW Thought
Dr. Mon Ez Hull
Morris
Pratt Institute
Mony
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