Packing Plant Fire Destroys Morris Co Facility in Flood District
A Morris & Co packing plant in Kansas City Kansas was nearly wiped out by fire caused by explosions in the chemical department. Firefighters could not approach due to flood waters, dynamite was used to halt the blaze, two workers were killed and two seriously injured, with the plant largely confined to the cold storage and meat house and valued at about 2.5 million dollars.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Neéleon Morris & Co
Chemical Department
Missouri
Kaw
Bankers Pick Waterloo for 1969 Convention
Waterloo bankers led the bid as the State Bankers association chose Waterloo to host the 1969 convention. Delegates arrived early and preliminary work helped secure the decision, with the invitation extended and the selection deemed assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx City
Waterloo
State Bankers’ Association
Dollie Graham Arrested on Adultery Indictment
Dollie Graham was arrested Thursday by Sheriff Caldwell under a mittimus issued by Judge Platt on an indictment returned by the February grand jury. She and co defendants were accused of disturbing neighbors near her home and face a jury trial. if unable to post $500, she may remain in county jail until September term. The case follows the Stager and Cannaday incident that led to prior actions and exile orders.
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Della Graham
Caldwell
Platt
Neignbachiod
Mittinus
Dollin Graham
Daniel Stager
B. F. Cannaday
Stager
Steger
Dale Graham
D. F. Cennaday
Dollie
Aduttery
Stig
Dole Graham
Takeen
Crandall Bond Delay in Serious Criminal Case
Dennia Crandall faces multiple grave charges with no hearing yet as bail remains unavailable. If bail is secured, prosecutors may seek guardian control until the defendant appears in court. without it Crandall could be arrested on other counts when bond is posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennia Crandall
Crandalls
Crandall
Mrs Georgiana Deal Dies After Long Illness at 62
Mrs Georgiana Deal widow of John Deal died at 10:26 Thursday night after years of illness. She was 62 and had lived in the city about 33 years, born December 31, 1845 in Dutchess County New York. Survived by six children three sisters and one brother funeral Sunday at 2 30 from 67 Independence Avenue with Rev B D Wull of Grace M B Church officiating burial in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Deal
John Deal
Allamakes County
Towa
John Don
Waterloo
Deal
Charles
Independence
Isaac
Beofield
Nevada Street
O. O. Slide
Derabuffy
Chicago
Ira L. Deal
Kansas City
Clarence
Judson
Isaac Secteld
Caroline Holman
Henrietta Small
Mortimer Roe
Waterloo Board of Trade Meeting Highlights Waterways Road Plans
East Waterloo businessmen gathered with EB Cutler presiding to discuss plans for the new Waterloo Pelican Southwestern road, commercial school move from Oelwein, and city improvements. Harrison outlined costs, a potential 84 000 Waterloo share, and a special election need, while committees reported on conventions, riverfront flood protection, and a proposed coliseum with Cedar Rapids example details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Cutler
Board For Trade
East Side
Elkshall
L. Vale
Harrison
Waterloo
Pelia
Harrigan
Igwa
Board of Trade
Blackhawk County
Walter
Doty
Mr. Cutler
I J. Fowler
E. J. Wenner
G. E. Lichty
8. B. Reed
Alfred Longley
Chamber of Commerce
Costly primary filings reveal sparse campaign spending
Blackhawk candidates certify expenses under 500 dollars amid last minute rush to file. By Friday noon about a hundred had complied with expense reporting as the auditor's office neared closing. Reports show limited spending on announcements and transportation with several small payments cited by candidates for offices like sheriff, representative, and county officials. no campaign funds appeared for the primary and likely word-of-mouth support aided favored contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweety
Jaw
J. &. H. Brandhurst
William Telsinger
Bennington Township
F. M. Shores
E. J. Hildebrand
Guy A. Feely
Harry A. Moore
Ang Transportation
H. B. Lizer
L. D. Hovey
L. F. McGarvey
E. E. Wilson
Charles Prnmmer
W. P. Hoxie
J. D. Caldwell
Friens
Hold up victims identify suspects in train robbery near Vinton
Victims identify four men connected to a robbery of G Johnson and Clarence Johnson after a box car hold up three miles from Vinton. Suspects Henry Harper of Grand Forks and Henry Voorhees of Chicago were captured at Grundy Center and Parkersburg with help from Waterloo police. Sliker and another assailant were taken near Waterloo. Voorhees captured after a long chase. The quartet arrived in Waterloo and will face a hearing in Vinton with Sheriff Blair and others coordinating the case.
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Sherif Blair
Banton
Waa
Waterloo
Henry, Harper
Grand Forks
N. D
Henry Voorhees
Chicago
G .D. Jobnson
Clarence Johnson
Buxci
Vinton
Voorhees
Parkersburg
Ed. Fenstermaker
Harper
Grundy Center
Robinson
Daily Reporter
Johnson
Cuba
Wm. Sliker
Quartetto
Id. Fenatermaker
Uwliness Gentral
Hubert Wik
Iams
Grondy Center
Lay
Morrison
Blair
Illnois Central
Shker
Robbers confess in Iowa and Illinois crime spree
Tramps Harry Harper of Grand Forks and Henry Voorhees of Chicago confessed Friday afternoon to robberies of Clarence Johnson and G D Robinson at Cuba Indiana. Their admissions clear Wm Silker arrested in Waterloo. David Hildebrand and wife Amos Cover and wife from Johnstown Pa were visiting Des Moines Brethren meeting and remain at Hildebrand home on Washington Street before returning home. Cover faces four years and moves about despite age.
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Vinton
Towa
Harry Harper
Grand Forks
N. D
Henry Voorhees
Chicago
Parkersburg and Grundy Center
Clarence Johnson
Cuba
Wm. Silker
Waterloo
David’ Hildébrand
Gnu’ Amos Covér
Johns’ Town
Des Moines
Sylvester Hilde Brand
Washington Street
Huson
Mr. Cover
Waterloo assessment shows large gains in personal property
The Waterloo city assessment by assessor Kubns lists personal property at 4,208,452 and moneys and credits at 1,800,159 with merchandise stocks 1,243,890 and corporation stocks 864,224. New buildings total 481,088 actual value 481,088. Western and eastern halves split: west 205,796 assessed 62,449. east 271,292 assessed 67,823.
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Wayterloo
Kubns
Amornis
Galloway-Mer133on Relubeck Courier: Wedding at Galloway Home
Elabo rate Jana beautiful wedding held Wednesday at the Galloway residence in Grant Jama. Mira Margaret Grace Galloway wed Joseph Henderson of Waterloo with over a hundred relatives present. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Tinting of this city. The couple's families and Waterloo guests joined in a lavish dinner and decorations of roses throughout. The groom is son of Joseph Henderson of Goldfield and treasurer for Wm. Galloway Co. The bride is a longtime stenographer for the same company. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Wilden and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wilson, and others from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relubeck Courier
Uoon
John Galloway
Grant
Jama
Mira Mergaret
Joseph Henderson
Waterloo
Tey. Muna
Tinting
Misa
Tine Campbell
Joseph Menderson
Goldfield
Wm. Galloway Co
Iowa bankers in convention in Sioux City
The twenty second annual Iowa Bankers Association convention opens in Sioux City with nearly 600 members present. President J M Campbell of Monticello addresses the crowd and calls for protective measures for country bankers against city financiers. Delegates emphasize securing support for next year’s gathering and local banking interests.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Jauna
Iowa Wankers’ Association
Addre
J. M. Campbell
Monticallo
Town and Township Property and Casualty Tax Report
Fragments show district property values, building valuations, and tax totals for west and east city sectors. Cattle and horse figures, lease notes, and upcoming events amid incomplete entries indicate a mixed town record of assets, expenditures, and notices.
Unclear Fairbank City Listings From A Fragment
Fragmentary OCR listing items by district shows livestock counts for Fairbank city wards, including sheep and goats with prices, vehicle categories, and furniture notes. The text is incomplete, but indicates town market or asset records across West and East sides with mixed entries for hotel and boarding houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Enye
West Side
Cedar Shingles Planned for Evangelical Church Roof
The Puttting committee of the Evangelical Association church at East Park Avenue and Lafayette Street decided to use red cedar shingles for a temporary roof with plans for a more permanent option later. Brickwork nears completion except gables, and roof framing began Friday morning, hampered by drizzle. The committee evaluated materials, including asbestos shingles, but priced higher than wood. Local dealers will hold a convention next week. Various town notices follow, including social visits, arrivals, and a school recital at Immaculate Conception.
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Vangelical Association
East Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Imne Ag Tt
Waheston
Worthington minister visits friends this week
The priest from Worthington Minnesota visited friends and colleagues this week before returning home on Thursday.
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Worthington
Minn
Local notes and visits from Decorah to Waterloo area
B Schuck of Decorah visited his brother G H Schuck this week. C A Valen and dog starting from Ry a for an extended visit. Maud McChalla, Bye Beott attending Epworth League in Clarksville as delegates. Mr and Mrs Wm Bauman and Walter of Monroe Wis guests at Gloria Rober home. Woodmen observed Memorial Day in uniforms. D A Hueman shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago. Mayor G W Hays funeral held at Methodist church with Masonic lodge involvement. Attendees include Rev G O A Hon and wife Myra Heith Cunningham Mt Vernon Josephina Powers Peoria and others. P L Wayzlett of Marshalltown and J G Chan A of Laporte noted. G G McCoy back in town. Viola B Smalley married Prof KK D Miller. Miss Bingley Laporte girl associated with Miller school duties. couple to Morley, Iowa.
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Maud McChalla
Beott
Clarkavilla
Wm. Bauman
Gon Walter
Monroe
Wis
Gloria. Rober
Moora
Mount Aurburn
W. H. Tribill
Jacob Rippis
Joseph Husman
J.F. Camp
Cedar Rapids
GA. R
Myra
Heith Cunning
Mt. Vernon
Josephina
Powers
Peoria
Wim
Hays Dott
Walker
Iowa
Samuel Daniels
Marion Way
Chas, Hahn
Pairbank
Wayzlett
Gons
P. L
Marshalltown
J. G
Chan. A
Laperty
Abbott
Arriba
Cily
John
Mion
W. TL. McQuilin
West
Iis
John McQuilitin
Ig. G. McCoy
Bis
Emma Myers
Viola B. Smalley
KK. D. Miller
Iss Bingley
Mrr
Millar
Morlay
Mvy Miller
Raymond area social notes from Waterloo visits and local events
Raymond residents and nearby Waterloo visitors populate a notebook of social activity. Mrs. Wdivarity shopped in Waterloo. T. A. Sawick and Little Dough lings Avia visited Raymond. families such as the Raubs, Klein, and Dysen share gatherings and help in and near Raymond. Nick Klein takes his annual vacation and Nick Clareng covers mail. Elizabeth Allen and other locals attend school and hospital events. a Raymond teacher, Miss Elizabeth Allen, falls ill with appendicitis and is hospitalized in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Klein
tMe
Nick Clareng
Seymour Poyner
Hia
Raymond
John Wilson
Ruesta
Chas
Raub
Clark
Waterloo
John Dysen
Fa Hera
Peter Jungon
Vernon Lewick
Roladivds
Wash Myers
Mr. Krebs
Raubs
Z. M. Nielson
Pat
Matt
Hiein
Miga Josephing
E. W. Hetple
Florence
Ed. Marbie
N, Mangia
Kate Weber
Pfeffer
Poyner
Mian Elizabeth Alien
Raymond School
Fa Athe Hospital
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Morris € CO
Plant Ia
Bankers
Dollie Graham
Pella
Southwestern
Coliseum
Mada
Mr. White
H. B. jLilehty
Oelwein Commercial School
White
Oelwein
Cutler
Needless
Westfeld
Good Roads Committee
Nathan Northey
Northey
Aummnney
East
River Brent
BF. J. Sucher
Blinkhawk
Virden
Big City
Chis
Callaewm Committee
G. B. Lichty
Coliseum Committee
Cedar Rapids Coliseum
Ceder Rapids
Blackhawk
Mer
Tarry Harper and
Henry
Galloway
Erson
John Wilden
H. A. Wilson
Gange
Wm. Barker
Ersonal
Uast
Butira
Dunkerton
Jana Kirby
Rea
Fairbank
Bate
Liagalena
Jno
Helen
Jessie Sehrultta
Bane Sis
West aMfe Wi
Washeldens Gee
Oss S.cs
Ming Nettle Paemey
Eilance
Iwest
Tom Lanigan
Reese Clty
Nebraska
WII
Thin City
S. McCunnift
Grinnell
Pater McCunnit
Goffin
Arnold
Denver
Colo
Coffin
C. Higbee
Mark
Park. Tr College
Winnebago City
le Roy Higheu
Harvey Chase
Birdia McMation
Nellie Keone
J. F. Murphy
Gulf of the
B. Murphy
Lehmkuhl
Wolgamot
J. F Murphy
A. H. Baker
Ortwein
Sheonut
Buftalass
IL Damge
Sanhorn
Imany
George Nousnander
Elgin
O'Malia
J. A. Weibel Hardware
Willam Hehn
WV. Huhn
Littleton
Waterloo Red Sox
Barclay
Puseday
J .Dooy
John Downay
Jead
S. D
Mike Shomer
Mies Blanche Hayes
White, SD
Vislt
Mind Charlotte Minton
Colorado
Hahn
Patrick McNamaren
Elizabeth
Laporte
Hes
B. Schuck
Decorah
Lown
G. H. Schuck
C. A. Valen
Dogg
Rya
Kangag
Perty Fry
Wdivarity
Waterlolo Friany
Trlenda
Mra
T. A. Sawick
Uttle Doughlings
Avia
Rey
Nieluwen
G. G. Smith
Wits
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