Rathbun Ready to Make Choice Standpat Delegation
Cedar Rapids June 23 Fortified by a strong standpat stance Linn county Republicans announce forty two delegates will back Captain Rathbun for governor. The forthcoming delegation will align with Rathbun's radical platform opposing tariff tipping Canadian reciprocity increased taxation and a third term. The flying squadron seeking to shift the convention faces a solid Rathbun bloc determined to hold firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
St Irda Linn
S. W. Rathbun
Rathbun
Capt. Rathbun
Linn County
Capt. Rathvun
Capt. Rathvuns
Capt. Rathbina
Death of Dubuque Lawyer J. O. Longueville
Dubuque attorney J. O. Longueville died at his home on June 23 after a long illness dating to October 1904. He retired in 1905, attended President Roosevelt's inauguration, and returned to Dubuque. Funeral services will be held at his church with burial at Linwood, conducted by Grand Lodge officers of the O. O. F. of town.
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Dubnuqus
Fouget
Longuevilla
Hig
Longueville
Roosevelt
Dubuque
Finley Hospital
G. L. Cady
Linwood
Grand Lodge
Town
Court puts trust in stork in long Chicago area case
Burlington Illinois June court ruling grants Mrs Edward Schmidt inheritance from foster father William Newbanks after twelve years of court battles. Will required marriage and children before payout. Schmidt married, court confirms remaining trust owed. Land sale details follow: Charles W Turner buys lots in Moses W Barlett addition for 34250.
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Burlington
Town
Edward Schmidt
William Newbanks
Knox County
Ilinois
Schmidt
Newbanks
Harriet Newbanks
Miss Newbanks
Rufus Robinson
Monmouth
Sehmdt
Commencement at Our Lady Victory Academy Honored Event
Graduation exercises at Our Lady of Victory Academy in Scallon hall drew a large crowd Friday evening. The program featured choirs, the operetta The Bell in the Forest, a drama The Witch of Bramble Hollow, and two waltz selections. Delia M. Tritz, Frank W. Fortunski, and Humphrey H. Cordes spoke on ideals character and success before Rev. Father Cooney conferred honors and Rev. John Wolfe delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oer Lady of Victory Academy
Scallon Hall
God
Bramble Hollow
Delia M. Tritz
Frank W. Fortunski
Humphrey H. Cordes
Father
Cooney
John Wolfe
Laying New Sewer Project At Waterloo Progresses
W A Edgar of Cedar Rapids leads a large crew laying a new sewer system in Waterloo at Jefferson street and Marsh Street. The $25 000 project includes a 36 inch drain from Sixth to Third streets and a 24 inch line to Jefferson, with completion expected by early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Edgar
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Sixth Street
Third Street
Jefferson
Anothey
Iowa ‘Dairy Separator Company
Marsh Street
Home Park
Catay
Amill
Forest Park
Presbytesian Hospital
Allen Street
Sixth
Allen
Aged Lady Dead in Waterloo Home
Mrs. Smaget Grady, an 82 year old resident, died at 173 West Third Street Saturday morning. Born in Ireland in 1824, she moved to Grundy County in 1865 with her husband Peter, later settling in Waterloo. Survived by three daughters and two sons, funeral at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Tuesday at 10 with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Smith
Henson, Ia
John Grady
Sesport
Minn
J. 3. Hewitt
Red Oak
Iowa
Mise Bridget Grady
Peter Grady
Waterloo
Grady
Ireland
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Cooney
Chautauqua and Bible Institute Readied for July
Water loo Chautauqua and Bible Institute nears opening July 4 with new auditorium, improved park road lighting, and extensive talent. Evangelists, poets, doctors, and actors from Iowa and beyond will lead lectures, concerts, and conferences from July 4 to 24, promising one of the state’s largest cultural gatherings.
Gillespie Purchases S J Sparks Residence in Webster City
Chas Gillespie and family have taken possession of the S J Sparks residence at 1206 West Division street Webster City. The two lot property features a seven room house and barn, bought for 1200 dollars as a bargain in a location deemed desirable. The house was a gift to Mrs Gillespie from a Waterloo brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Chas. Gillespie
S. J. Sparks
West Division Street
Transfer dispute heads to district court next week
The transfer dispute between the jetty authorities and Waterloo Street Railway will be settled in district court next week. City officials and railway representatives reached a tentative agreement on procedures to present facts to Judge Platt, avoiding a likely September trial if the matter went through normal channels. The case also involves a ten cent interurban fare claim within city limits to the Rock Island viaduct, with the railway asserting right to the charge and the city disputing its legality under the franchise.
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Waterloo Street Railway Company
Itd
Reotor
Cit
Platt
Ban Swisher
Idletriat
Mylan van Pickett
Rock Island
Elaima
Carpenter Falls from Gable in Street Near Standpipe
A carpenter working on a house near the standpipe fell about five feet from the gable while on a ladder or scaffolding. He landed on his side and received a severe shock to the shoulder before being treated by a physician and brought home by carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Warner
Imr Freling
Hele
Waterloo Inches Toward New Chicago and Northwestern Line
Citizens pack Y M C A to back a railroad project into Waterloo with Chicago Anamosa and Northwestern, pledging subscriptions to cover about 36900 dollars for rights of way and terminals. Committees named to solicit funds as engineers plan immediate start and Waterloo remains the terminal for now with potential future expansion toward Blue Earth.
Waterloo to gain rail link with Chicago corridor
A proposed rail line would connect Waterloo with two major Northwestern lines and provide service to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul routes. Surveys are complete and citizens are urged to support the western route to ensure Waterloo’s access, or risk another route being chosen if they withhold aid.
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Watarloo
Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Water
Child found wandering near railroad tracks in city
The four year old son of Clifford Stapela and a mason on Independence Avenue wandered from home this morning at 9 near the Great Western and Illinois Central tracks. Adameen Strayer a milk dealer spotted the child and moved him to safety then left him with authorities. relatives arrived later to recover him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stapela & Mason
Independence Avenue
Great Western
Bail
Adameen Strayer
Dormitory plans grow as Young Men's Christian Association funds rise
The Young Men's Christian Association board reports $12,007 secured on pledges to cover floating debts and new improvements. Plans include adding a dormitory story to house about fifty men and creating a night school under experienced teachers. Building committee members W. J. French, M. L. Newton, and James Black invite public input as subscriptions remain open. A divorce case, Bade vs Hodell, was heard with a final decree granted to the plaintiff.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Attar
Association
Connec
Io Duccessful
Iden
Young Men’s Christian Association
Omaha
Neb
Aseocaation
W. J. French
M. L. Newton
James Black
Tire
Station Agent Sloan Dies At Leighton Platform
Sloan, 55, station agent at Leighton, Ta, died suddenly on the platform while on duty. Dispatchers failed to reach him and trains were held up as Rock Island officials scrambled to handle the crisis. A boy witnessed the collapse. a physician could not save him and he left behind a large family.
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Leighton
Sloan
Keokuk
Rock Island
Cot
Hoy
Bine Ilma
Thodore Leboo
Securad Lily
Rock Talund
Tranng
Traia
Mite
Jorge
Ringlings Buy Forepaughs Show for Ringling Bros
The Ringling brothers acquire the Poretaugh-Selly shows from the Bailey group in a deal that reshapes the circus circuit. The arrangement aligns Ringling with Barnum Bailey interests and Wallace, aiming for unified control of the American circus next season amid industry turmoil and advertising battles.
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Rock Island
Suns
Yeatarday
Bolra
Barnum & Bailey
Buffalo
Banner Victory Celebrated by Local Lodge in Court of Honor
The Court of Honor held Jollification in UL W. hall Priday evening to celebrate winning the banner for the largest membership. This marks the third year the lodge has won it. Supreme Chancellor A. L. Hareford presented the banner and urged continued effort. Food and dancing followed as members enjoyed the festive mood. Meanwhile the body of Mrs. I. B. Munger from Atlanta, Georgia, will be brought here for burial, with services and interment planned for Thursday at Shewood cemetery.
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Waterloo Chautanque and
Bible Imstitute
Handsortiag
Findorff
Fareman
Rhoder
Stara and Stripes
Woman's Relief Corps
Sirections
Sans Souci Bridge
Drielt
Thavin
Kaffir Boy Choir
Boston Goncert and Carnival Co
Star- Jey Hall Ladies Quartette
Elvis Day
Frederick Warde
Prof. Ride
Marius Kessey
Florence B. Park
Mabel Ferris
Pamshaatka
Will
Guasaulus
John M. Driver
Gearhart
J. W. Crook
A. O
UL W. Hall
Ina
J. CG. Murtagh
Are
Cass
A. L. Hareford
Court of Honor
Waterloo
Orden
Mra. I. B. Munger
Atlanta
Georgia
Hhewood
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Cummins Glaime
STORK
Charles W. Turner
R. F. Spears
Moses W. Barlbatt
Our Lady
Victory Academy
Bridget Grady
M. Merrick
North Dakota
Park Road
Chau
Tauqua and Bible Institute
Tig Ayangellets
X Man
School of Evangelism
Geistweit
Frank W. Palmer
Whiona Lake
Bivs
Emma
Christus Redemptor
C. F P. Pugh
Assembly
W. E. Proctor
G. M. Orvis
Franklin Connor
Cedar Falls
B. S. Denney
Des Moines
JW. Ho McLaughlin
Minneapolis
Young People's Societies
Iowa, State Board of Health
Iowa Health Officers’ Association
Grove
Win
A. Evans
Benool Athletic League of Waterloo
Bald of Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Gedar Falls
Askeca
Northfield Elble
Massachusetts
Winona Lake
Indiana
Masyachusetts
Winona
West
Waterloo Bible Institute
Wm. Spurgeon
England
Geo. Bo Stuart
Parke Cadman
Brooklyn
D. P. Falls
Alli E. Blederwolt
Ben Swieher
Olty and Mullan
Pickett
Handa
Citizens of Water ‘Co
Chicago, Anantogs
Northwestern Railway
L. Kingsley
M. B. Locke
C. J Pickett
F. J. Gutler
W. W. Marsh
J. Fowler
Emmony Johnson
JB. Shanewing
M. B. Lacks
Rebway Company
MM. BR. Locke
G. L. Kingsley
W. Campbell
Uyion
J. C. Hartman
Wristwardh
C. L. Kingsley
J. ©. Harman
J. E. Brogden
Guy A. Feely
Matt. Vaughan
George J. Lichty
H. M. Reed
C.D. Wangler
F. B. Cutler
J. B. Shane
J. J. Fowler
Lacock
Northwestern Road
Tacock
Wateroe
Laenck
Wil
Viola M. Bade
Samuel T. Hodell
Selon
Rocksland
Ringlings
Forepaugh's
Rock Leland
J.,a
Court of Hance
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