Iowa Senator Allison Reassured as Candidacy Discussions Continue
National Committeeman Ernest Hart reports strong vigorous support for Senator Allison from Dubuque attendees amid talk of a reelection bid. Hart notes Allison remains in prime physical condition and ready for service, with Republicans unified in backing his possible run for the United States Senate.
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Des Moines Storm Leaves Trees Lopped and Streets Blocked
A severe rain and electrical storm swept Des Moines last evening causing extensive damage. Large branches broke, barns burned, houses damaged, and streetcar service halted on the south side near Wort Lies. Flooded streets turned to lakes as wind and lightning struck homes, with no fatalities reported.
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Wort
Moines
Court Refuses Recovery in Crotty’s Case
In Fort Dodge the federal court directed a verdict for the Chicago Great Western Railway on gross contributory negligence claims stemming from a brakeman’s death at Coulter two years ago. Snow hindered the stake operation, a fence post broke, and the man died after cars contacted it. Mother had won $7000 previously, appeals reversed, current term sought $20,000, but motion for direct verdict granted.
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Reed
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Crotty
Chicago Great Western Railway
Coulter
Court of Appeals
St. Paul
Cedar Falls Stroke Victim and Missing Man Mystery
Mrs Mary Law of Waterloo aged mother suffers a paralytic stroke Monday night in Cedar Falls. Emil Tostlebe of Northwestern University Chicago critically ill from blood poisoning after an accident five miles south of Cedar Falls. Orrin Weller, Fremont farmer, reappears after mysterious disappearance, cannot explain actions before returning home from Chicago.
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Mary Law
Emil Tostlebe
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Cedar Falls
Iowa City Teacher Dies by Suicide in Ainsworth
Alva O Thompson, 30, a two year Ainsworth teacher, died by taking carbolic acid yesterday. He attended the normal at Washington fund, returned Saturday night. He had been working hard and is believed temporarily deranged. no other cause given.
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Alva
O Thompson
Ainsworth
Washington Fund
Gan Bess
Brown Must Pay Costs In Saloon Injunction Case
A court in Council Bluffs dismissed sixty one of J Brown's injunctions against local saloons. The judge found Brown was not a resident of Iowa at filing and not entitled to sue. He must pay costs as execution is issued. Brown's ties to Cuba Kansas and temporary absence tied to his law work were noted.
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Auld Fields Nupitals Bring Waterloo Couple to Elizabeth
A series of marriage notices from Waterloo area announce weddings of Isavelle Punrove and Robert Marshall in Elizabeth, and Barbara Auld and James Fields in Regina, plus Hiram Jennings and Elizabeth Barnes wed at 221 Park Road. Couples plan to reside in Waterloo and Regina, with attendances noted.
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Elizabeth Barnes
Park Road
Beeman
Independence
Will Yorke Waterloo
Wedding Bells As Ewing Marries Digentrite In Irving Hotel
Miss Digentrite and Mr Ewing wed at 2:00 PM in the parlors of the Irving hotel second floor witnessed by intimate friends. The bride of Clarksville and groom from Minneapolis now with American Independent Gypsum, left for Duluth Winnipeg and Riemark then to Minneapolis. Guests G Trainer H A Carsten Ackley J Dunkermann attended. The couple will reside in Minneapolis after a honeymoon trip. Bapt. Eliott notes Blackhawk County Teachers Institute to be held at East Side High Waterloo for three days due to crowded facilities. Institute planned for Waterloo and Cedar Falls this Wednesday through Friday.
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Clarkavills
Robert&, Marshall
Waterloo
E. E Penrose
Clarkeville
Akedaw
Waterloo Business College
Misa Penrosé
Win. Galloway. Company
Tock
Matt, Par- Trott & Bons
Caney
Marshall
Auldfields
Misa Bartha Auld
Wixabeth
James Fields
Regina
Canada
Cedar Falls
Misa Auld
Coder Falls
Fields
Stephen
Aes
Misa Mary Bentz
M. ‘de Feutert
Blox. Beaner
O'Clotke Rey
Beeman
Walnut Street Spiral Church
Clarksville
Th.ewing
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Irving Hotel
Groond
Trainer
H. A.carsteng
Ackley
J. J Dunkermann
Lig
Ack-rey
Gypeum Company
Fort Dodge
Duluth
Winnipeg
Riemark
Bapt. Eliott
Blackhawk County Teachers Institute
East Side
Court House
Des Moines Weekly Weather Summary for January 84
Des Moines area reports a mild week with above normal mean temperatures and mostly fair skies. Frequent beneficial showers aided cultivation with corn second plowing progressing, stands above average, oats and barley heading, and crops like potatoes and garden produce improving.
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Dullesia
Gardes
Potaoes
266 Births Reported Turns of Number of Children
A local tally records 266 births reported across the district with details indicating multiple children per family. Officials note year to date growth patterns and ongoing maternal health outreach efforts.
Enumeration of births in Blackhawk County report
Blackhawk County assessors completed six month birth enumeration ending December. Data sent to district court clerk for forwarding to the state registrar shows county population rising to 886 with Waterloo contributing many births. The work is criticized for careless execution, missing parent names, and unclear residency. some books omit birth dates or parent residence, making a clean tally difficult.
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Thig District
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Latrict
Atate
Chinene Object to Oder From Slaugh tar House
A note requests the council to investigate an alleged odor issue linked to a house on Slaugh tar Street. The maker asks officials to examine property conditions and potential pollution concerns affecting nearby residents.
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Oder
Slaughtar House
Ask Council
Waterloo to Land Big Foundry Deal Wednesday
The Board of Trade aims to secure a large eastern foundry for Waterloo with representatives due Wednesday to finalize details. A plan to open Lafay ette Street to Chau tauqua park advances, and city officials prepare to acquire or condemn parts of Auditors Bayou plats Lots 14 16 17 28 and 24 for the project. The foundry is expected to employ about 400 workers initially near Litchfield factories, signaling a major industrial expansion for the city.
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Waterloo
Ayail
Allside
Board of Trade
Litchfield
French
Hildebrand
Kurth
Nome Tims Ago
Lafayette Street
Chautauqua Park
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Lafayette
Rann Hole
Kurth and
Rath
Lightning Struck Graham Home Damaging Washington Street House
A lightning bolt struck Mrs. Mary J. Graham’s home at 4603 Washington Street and ripped plaster from walls after jumping a clothes line. Ray Graham, asleep in a bedroom, narrowly escaped injury as the bolt traveled through a conduit under a walk, electrifying pedestrians along Sycamore Street until patrols dispersed the crowd.
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Washington Street
Ray Graham
Citikens Gas and Electric Company
Burly Burlington Mystery man found dead with bullet wound
The body of a man described as about thirty, tall and brown, was found in the river area near Burlington with a bullet hole in the back of the head. He wore a blue shirt, overalls, and heavy shoes and appeared to have been in the water for three days. Police seek identification as no name or clear details are known.
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Hampton Plans Big Fourth Celebration and Ball Game
Hampton businessmen pledge large support for a county Fourth of July event at the fair grounds featuring a 2:30 p.m. ball game between Hampton and Waterloo Kiks for a $150 purse. Hon. M Cloud of Manchester Iowa will deliver the day’s oration while a separate tragedy recounts Wooley’s near-fatal electric shock and dramatic rescue by a bystander.
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Cloud
Engagement of Prof Mills at Chautauqua
The upcoming Chautauqua features Prof H A Mills of Cornell College Iowa as the art instructor. He is a renowned artist and director with training from top New York schools and will lead the art school daily, focusing on nature study and thorough instruction. Waterloo residents are urged to arrange enrollment promptly.
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Towa
School of Art
Cornell College
Vernon
Iowa
Loeat New York Schools of Art
Mills
Chautauqua
Waterloo
Cyclone Visits Sac City Causes Destruction and Casualties
A cyclone tore through Sac City late yesterday afternoon, sweeping across the Barnes farm six miles northwest of Bac City. Reports from across the county indicate extensive damage with many horses and cattle killed. Miss Helena M. Kurth is vacationing in Josep.
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Sac City
Iowa Rifle Team Chooses National Squad for Cleveland Meet
The Iowa National Guard selects the top marksmen from a three day government range event in Des Moines to represent Iowa at the national shoot in Cleveland. Officers and team details list Col. J. W. Hrockhart as captain, Capt. BLE Lucas as coach, and Lieut. Col. Thos. F. Cooke as range officer, with many named sergeants and lieutenants. The training encampment runs August 6 to 12 near Des Moines, featuring brown and blue army uniforms and maneuvers with regular army support and Fort Leavenworth machine gun platoon for realism.
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Baver
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Washington
Iowa
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Pawnbroker License Case Facing $60 Fine Conviction
Tuesday morning Judge Van Metre convicted LIAKED SEIGEL of conducting a pawnbroker business without a license. Henry Wills testified that the defendant’s conduct was a “horrible example.” Seigel’s fine was $50 with $200 appeal bond posted. The case notes prior violations tied to a Water Street shop and council actions regarding permits. Emmons Johnson also noted as having morning business matters.
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Bethel
Selgel
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