Time to Call Conventions Question on Delegate Elections
A Iowa Republican report warns against undue haste in calling county conventions to elect delegates before the state convention in Des Moines on August 1. Early caucuses risk dangerous precedents allowing fixed state policy years ahead, though the counties cited backed both Perkins and Cummins. The State Central Committee should act to prevent complications and plan new county conventions promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican State Central
Itg
State Central Committee
Es Moines
Stna
County
Bate
Miurehall
Mareh
Kossuth
sApril
Emmet
Pocahontas
Dickinson
Cerra Gordo
Mitchell
Osceola
Madison
Clayton
Humboldt
Crawford
Palo Alto
Guthrie
Floyd
Sac Lha
United States
Perkins
Cummins
Alalo Central Committee
Bridge Collapse Prompts New Structure For Blackhawk Creek
The Board of Supervisors inspected the Blackhawk Creek bridge after it fell several feet into the creek on Tuesday forenoon. The 60 foot span was old and will require an entire new structure, to be built of steel or iron rather than the old alloy.
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Board of Supervisors
Blackhawk Creek
Wiliam A. Welty Company
Presbyterian Board of Publications
Welty Tuuntain
Waterman Neon
Welty
New York
Philadelphia
Chisago
St. Louis
San Franccisco
Dtr
Ussomes
Pay for Battery Dispute In Waterloo Cedar Falls Line
District coach focuses on who should pay for batteries lent to the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern street railway. Electric Storage Battery Co of Chicago supplied equipment in February 1893 for engines and freight cars. The case hinges on whether the batteries were installed and functional, with the company seeking about 7000 and the defendant arguing battery worthlessness. The trial opened with plaintiff presenting letters confirming the sale and effort to fulfill the agreement. The defense counters with battery worthlessness and seeks dismissal and judgment for the defendant. The matter may extend with expert testimony expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Street Railway Company
Electric Storage Battery Company of
Chicago
Narmeal Itl
Cedar Falls
Saloon Licenses Granted and City Works Ordered Moved
City council ordered Frank Cole render plant on east riverbank removed within ten days for public health reasons. Two saloon licenses granted. a third postponed pending identity of applicant. Cement walks ordered for 128 West Waterloo lots. road work request to Chautauqua association considered. other sidewalk and street projects approved or referred. George Blanchard hired for city dump. sewer contract accepted. annual health and monthly street reports filed. Welty Mountain pen board publication controversy noted.
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Frank Cole
Switzer
Sumner
WW. Fritche
Saxon Street
Railroad Addition
Fred W. Dutke J
Philip L. Snyder
Deltrick & Bolte
Bart Fifth Street
Johnson
Nick Federspiel
Water Street
Waterloo
Chautauqua Association
Patrick Meany
Tothers
Franklin Street
Charles Watann
Sam Shilliam
Great Western
Henrietta Street
Commercial Street
Seventeenth
Alowing
B. Howard
George Blanchard
Hafer
W. A. Edgar Fay
Westside
Waterloo aims to raise funds for new railroad right of way
Waterloo residents race to raise 35900 dollars to secure a right of way for a proposed railroad. East side opposition and west side support color the campaign as committees push for equal shares, with engineers noting the chosen route is best. urgency grows as early pledges shift and contributions increase.
Weather Crop Bulletin Reflects Helpful Week of Rain
For the week ending June 25 complaints of dry weather were silenced by generous showers that refreshed vegetation across all districts. Conditions were favorable for oats wheat barley and grass with the extra crop progressing well. Pastures are good hay yields will be below average but early haying is underway. Garden truck and late berry crops benefited. general agricultural outlook remains satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helor
Want to Burn the Mortgage at Walnut Street Baptist
Walnut Street Baptist aims to wipe out a $6000 debt from church building and land purchases within the year. With $1400 remaining, plans include soliciting current and former members and a fundraising event to extinguish the mortgage by August 1. The drive proceeds quietly as members marshal support while Mitchel returns from Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Miller refuses license restrictions to continue practice
Dr Miller, seen by Reporter as court case looms, asserts right to treat under limits and will keep serving the sick at his home 701 Broadway Street. He contends law does not bar his method and cites numerous grateful patients ready to testify to benefits while he plans to operate within restrictions. He invites inquiries from those seeking treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Broadway Street
Figures Of Fixers Contested Delegates In Governor Claims
Des Moines reports Cummins press bureau claims 960 delegates plus 44 more to reach 1004 for the state convention. The piece traces how contested counties and added votes are used to inflate the governor’s apparent strength and shows the method used to compute a “minimum strength” claim. It argues the figures are manipulated and not credible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins Press Bureau
Agir
Perking
Cummins
Allamakee
Howard
Winneshick
Des Maines
Cumwpaeene
Jasper
Ciumaiins
Jefferson
Lee
Scott
Wapello
Cumming
Audubon
Carroll
Chinkisaw
Cumins
Eyirsee
Sete Ee
Bureau
Aa Wapello
Audibon
Bees Swarm in Town Interferes with Street Work
Bees swarmed along Sycamore between East Fourth and Fifth streets around 11:30. Sharvni of bees was reported taking possession of the flyent as a street sweeper worked to keep them from settling on horses. They gathered in front of Will Bros barber shop before being controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Fatal Ball Pitcher Evans Grieved By Death Of Whitney
Burlington pitcher Fréd Evans, who threw the fatal ball that struck catcher Whitney in a Burlington versus Watertown game, grieves deeply as Whitney dies at 3 40 AM. Whitney, popular in the league, never regained consciousness after the injury and a medulla oblongata damagemade surgery impossible. Whitney’s relatives are mostly in Winchendon Mass with a brother in Montana, messages sent east for word.
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Whitney
Burlington
Watertoo
Ele
Fréd'Tivans
Warorlad
Big
Winchendon
Mass
Massachusetts
Montana
O'Keefe & Towne
Mahood Injured in Webster City Runaway News
Dr Mahood seriously injured in a runaway in Webster City Iowa last night. He was thrown from a buggy when the tongue struck a telephone pole. His one year old baby in his lap was thrown clear and landed on deep grass unhurt. His wife and older child escaped injury. He suffered scalp wounds and a dislocated shoulder. The team ran about a half mile after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa
Jina
Mahood
Our Lady of Victory alumni banquet in Sealion hall
Pleasant affair with a decorated hall and a short musical program followed by a business meeting. Officers elected include President Miss Anna Wolf and Vice President Miss Mae McAllister. Other officers listed, along with toastmaster Father Cooney and responses from graduates. Extemp remarks noted by several attendees. A Woodmen of the World camp plans cemetery services for John & Wills memorial with an address by Hon. John W. Geiger. CHAUTAUQUA inquiry ends.
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Our Lady Ag Victory Academy
Sealion Hall
Anna Wolf
Mae McAllister
Misa Margaret Friedly
Rose Reith
Frank Hanson
Mulcahy
St. Joseph's Church
Father Cooney
Susie Schwiller
Humphey H. Cardets
Nona Talty
Frank J. Hanlon
J. M. Wolfe
Walter Mulcahy
E. P. Davies
Watrview Cemetery
Sundday
John &. Wills
John W. Geiger
Cedar Rapids
Moulders Picnic Fight Ends in Beating Near Park
During a moulders picnic at Shooting park in Dubuque on Sunday an argument between Waterloo visitors and local men, not Dubuque union members, escalated into a clash. One Waterloo delegate was badly beaten, several others injured, and four men caused commotion before punches subsided. No arrests were made.
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Waterloo
Dubuque
Shooting Park
Moulders' Union of
North End
Waverly Votes to Pay Freight for Coastal Guns
Waverly to install two 16 foot coastal defense guns in the courthouse park as protection from invasion. Bremer county to cover freight costs of 170 dollars while city officials approve mounting and placement after the costly outlay. The guns weigh about 31 thousand pounds and fire a ten inch projectile. Local officials expect the plan to deter threats despite the high expense.
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Waverly
Herm Jafter
Court House
Uncle Ba
Bremer County
Oae
Jubilee marking 25 years of Lutheran church at Maxfield
The German Lutheran congregation marks its 25th anniversary with July 1 services and a noon free lunch. A 1500-person turnout attended the Maxfield golden jubilee June 17 with sermons by Rev F Richter and speeches by Rev G Gerstrasser and Rev J Herbst. A report by Rev J Grauing covers the congregation since 1956, noting growth, parsonage and school building, and eight prior ministers.
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P. Brodow
Maxfield
F. Richter
D.D
Clinton
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Hera
H. Grawal
Z. Kisinlein
G Schleferdesker
L. Schorr
A. Prevler
P. Bredow
J. Doralnig
G. Bergstrasver
J. Graiuing
H. Baumbach
H. Brandenburg
C. Liefeld
F. Ran
Studler
W. Okragee
John Bruns
H. Schumiacher
Wred
Kurth
Barker
Waterloo
John Pook
Bern
Wm. Mixdor
Wills
J. Kurtt
Gust. Fink
J. Bleman
Henry Nolting
Benton County
H. Miller
Kurtt
Raymimi
Noltug
Rav. P. Bredow
Sac County
Bremer County
Firecracker rules tightened by city hall notice
City hall received several complaints about indiscriminate firecracker shooting. Mayor Rector ordered enforcement under ordinances with legal penalties for violations. Fireworks may be used 3:00 am to 11:00 pm on July 4 only. Fireman Charles Isabell and Miss Ella Hayes wed at Romy, Lafaye Arrest. They plan a honeymoon then reside on Webster Street.
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Rector
Charles Isabell
The
Central
Ella Hayes
Romy
Lafayette
Mr. Isabell
Hankinton
Iowa
Webstertreet
Free a bao DUNKERTON crops notes and ball game ester
A chaotic local page recounts Dunkerton crop notes, dog sales, and a baseball game between Dewar and Barclay with umpire sentiment. It mentions 1000 bushels of corn shelled by Otto Bubners steam power, prices for puppies, and community visits. Weather and field conditions are touched as well as local opinions on a Waterloo trip.
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George McNellis
Otto
Dewar
Barclay
A. L. Ortner
Barclay Gavhe
Dewar Loys
Rosses
Mary Belo
Hank
John Ortner
Chase
John Schimltt
Follett & Emert
Joe Ortner
Nick Wellter
Mr. Broadbent
Waterloo
Lingle Muliig
Myara & Kirby
George Tobinson
Geo. Biber
Dave Ranport
John Riase
F. H. Schmitt
Rome
Finish Game After 42 Years In State Encampment
In Yankton on June 26 at the state G A C R encampment a checker game begun forty two years ago was completed between N H Hopkins of Company A Thirty first Wisconsin and Sergeant Milo Strang. A hurry order once halted play, they resumed and Hopkins won the game. Also filed is a special warranty deed transferring the old courthouse property from Blackhawk county to ALWL Harta and Ft Fowler for $5.00, covering lots 5, 8 and 8 in Waterloo’s original plat, signed by county officials.
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Yankton
3. D
G.acr
Atlanta
N. H. Hopkins
Wisconsin
Milo Strang
Checkers
Hopkins
Knapp
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Electric Storage Battery Co
Prise
Bluff Street
Case Side
Lucock
Gailway Company
Independence
Pra Ulcters
Perat
Mitchel
Mirehalitown
Trervigan, Jr
Matshalitown
F. Miller
Evans
the Bane
Oh. Mahood
Our Lady of Victory
Bremer
Tim
Sounty
Bane
Big Shootere
Bennington
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