Cedar Rapids visitor killed in railway accident
A Highland Nobles district deputy, J. Brinkerhoff, was fatally injured at Cedar Rapids crossing after being struck by a switch engine. He died at St Luke's hospital. He was in town for a Highland Nobles convention and had ties to Colorado and Iowa. His wife and two sons reside in different cities. Local newspapers note the accident as part of a long sequence of Fourth Street fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brinkerhom
Highland Nobles
Ceder Rapids
St. Luke's Hospital
Claude B. Brinkerhof
GC. A. Brinkerhoff
Oelwein
Caar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Tamu
Pueblo Lodge
Pueblo
Col
Tame
Iowa
Association Aa
Larrabee
G. J
Brinkerhoff
Ar Rapids
Depuy
Second Avenue
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids Hionday
National Reserve
Order
Colorado
Atnes
Highland ‘Nobies
A. McCoy
North Fourth Street
West
Mra. P. A. Sincert
North Twelfth Street
Larrabes
Claude
Clyde
Hyves
Waterloo
Brinkerham
Gazetta
Republican
Two Sisters in Peril From Gas in Cedar Falls
In Cedar Falls two women aged over eighty, Mia and Michael Cook and her sister, nearly suffocated after inhaling gas from a hard coal burner during Thursday night. Friday morning the sister heard Mrs. Cook struggling. Mrs. Conk revived both. The physician deems recovery doubtful for Mrs. Cook. The women lived alone. Mr and Mrs Newton of Chicago are visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
March
Mia
Michael Cook
Geelocke
Mrs. Cook
Mrs Mariah Kurth Dies At Waterloo Home
Mrs Mariah Kurth, born in Germany and long resident of Iowa, died at 1:40 am Friday at her daughter Mrs A F Hartwig’s home 122 West Fifth Street Waterloo. She leaves two daughters Mrs W B Roberts and Mrs A F Hartwig. Funeral at home Sunday 8:30 am led by Rev Bauernfeind, burial Nora Springs. Amos Pennington arraigned for disorderly conduct and concealed weapons. initial sentence 30 days trimmed to a $45 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F. Hartwig
West Fifth Street
Mariah Kurth
Waterlow
Germany
New York City
Louis Kurth
Tyo
W. BE. Roberts
Ma Bon City
A. F. Hartwig
Waterloo
Kurth
German Evangelical Church
Bauernfeind
Nora Springs
Amos Pennington
van Meter
Pennington
Allison Wins Eighth District Victory Over Cummins
Des Moines reports signal victory as Allison forces gain control in multiple districts. Delegates to the national convention named. Cummins forces see losses amid ward caucus results in Burlington and Des Moines. Incorportation news notes Cascaden Realty plans and local police report a Waterloo barber held for sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Abbott
Union County
J. W. Harvey
Decatur County
Chicago
Creston
Allison
Cummins
Gol
Hepburn Buttis
Congress
Aliison
Allison de la Bales
Cumming
Allson
Burlington
Ward Carcuses
Friends of
Damage case ruled in favor of defendant in pedestrian collision
A district court verdict found for defendant in a $3,000 damage suit by W. L. Vand against W. J. Shualis over a July accident at East Fourth and Lafayette, where a hack driven by Frank Austin allegedly struck a five year old child. Jury returned verdict before noon adjournment. court adjourned to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
W. J. Shualis
Plaintif
Frank Austin
East Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Ransier
Independence
Street Car Wreck Injures Waterloo Partner in Virginia
J B Hawkins learned from Washington that his Waterloo partner D T Smith was badly hurt in a street car collision in Alexandria West Virginia near the Potomac. The car struck by a train while crossing tracks was demolished. Smith, amid serious head and left side injuries, remained unconscious for hours. Hawkins and Smith, irrigation and mining partners from Portland, had come to Waterloo for business on patents before traveling to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hawkins
Washington, D. C
D. T. Smith
Alexandria
W. Va
Washington
Waterloo
Smith
Messrs
Ffawking
Portland
Oregon
Hawkins
Hame
City Schools Safety Measures After Waterloo Fire Tragedy
The Waterloo school system adopts strong fire safety practices after the Collinwood disaster. Buildings use outward opening doors, multiple exits, and separate boiler rooms with steam heating. Teachers drill fire drills, staggered evacuations, and keep young children on first floors to maximize escape options. East and West side schools implement enhanced safeguards and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinwood
Ohio
Sccool
Waterloo
Hukill
West Side
Profeneor Mu
East Side
Merritt
CGHAU
East High
Hartford Deller Insurance Company
Hawthorns
Holland
McKinley
Mark Cooney
Our Lady Ot Victory
St. Joseph’s Church
H. H. Folkenbrock
St. Mary's School
Plans For Assembly Program Attracts Chautauqua Leaders
Directors of the Chautauqua and Dible Institute met Thursday in the LaPayette building to plan the assembly program. They proposed ending discounted season tickets after the program opens, with $2.00 for the full run. Gov Johnson of Minnesota may speak on July 1, and Congressman Watson is slated for June 28. The group aims to wipe out indebtedness via sales of hillside lot adjacent to the grounds and a big lot sale valued at $67,000. Standing committees were named by President Gates for regular monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua and Dible Institute
RN. Cowin
LaPayette
Cawin
Johnson
Minnesota
Watson
Chautauqua Association
Threats and arrest follow gun incident in Waterloo
Atmos Pennington was arrested Friday morning after allegedly pulling a revolver on W. H. Wilson and threatening his life. The two men have long clashed since a prior domestic dispute, with Pennington recently returning to the city. Wilson reports threats of revenge and a chase by Patrolman Fred Widmann. Pennington admitted a past Virginia confinement for alleged murder, though nothing proved. He awaits decision on prosecution, possibly facing disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons charges, with options for a police court or a justice of the peace hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmos
Pennington
W. H. Wilson
Wilson
Sword's Points
Waterloo
Fifth Street Bridge
Fred Widmann
Tom
Morris
Virginia
Penniington
Justice of the Peace
Unfettered Cedar River Ice Scene With Falling Cakes
Crowds watched as large ice cakes moved slowly over a low Cedar River dam during a thaw. Rain loosened ice, causing chunks to break and drift while observers noted the delayed spring thaw compared to 1907. Thunderstorms in Waterloo marked late winter signs as Mrs Colburn and her daughter Florence visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Waterloo
Interesting Congressional Character In Defense of the Navy
Washington Feb 6 The defender of the navy George B Moss of Chicago chairs the committee on naval affairs and defends American naval strength, praising ship for ship and ton for ton. He credits Fass Lumseale and the Watters family for supporting a Harrison Williams style household, while Steinhagen boys investigation ongoing as jury reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
George B. Moss
Chicago
Hhe
Eight Indictments Handed as Grand Jury Adjourns
The grand jury, seated this past week, adjourned Friday to reconvene next Monday as work continues. Eight indictments have been returned against county jail inmates. Fannie Baum faces larceny charges for taking goods from the Doty store and other premises. William Goodfellow of Laporte is charged with realising an officer. Edward Foley is accused of uttering a forged instrument after attempting to pass a bad check at Ellis hotel. Oscar Hinna is charged with breaking and entering a railway car with intent to commit a public offense. Frederick Hutson and Kirry Eftgon face breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a public offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Baum
Ganda
Doty
Atore
Elfice Ber
William Goodfellow
Laporte
Edward Foley
Ellis Hotel
Oscar Hinna
Frederick Uutson
Kirry Eftgon
Waterloo area turns out visitors and obit notes
Local residents visit Waterloo neighbors and nearby towns with medical and travel notes. Agnes Waterfield infant daughter of Ste and Mrs Frank Younghluyt died after brief illness. Mrs Catharine McVey visited family. families prepare to move to Banfield J. and Fedore S.D. areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Durt
Reymond
H. P. Reigls
John Fansford
Waterloo
Jake Schmitt Hag
Fatty
Dilly Ehuigen
Texas Inter
Catharine McVey
Fred, Uowett
Agnes
Ste
Frank Younghluyt
Raymond
John W Ponsford
Paine
Slater
H. F. Reigls
Banfield
George Waterfield and
Fedore
Raetise
Mrn
Barclay
Charley Raub
Mr.Trent
August Kurtz
George Waterfield Place
Nick Mangln
Earl Parker
Oskaloosa
Ralatlyas
Local Notes Echo March Events and Weddings in Fairbank Area
A string of social notes from Fairbank and nearby towns includes visits by Mareh f to relatives, a Catholic church wedding of Mayne Don tovan and Emil Welcher, and a March 8 marriage of Arch Donald land to Miss Jennie Kane. The piece mentions residents in Waterloo, Darclay township, and Independence attending events, with several local names and family ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh F
Letunkuh
Chiego
Charley Lohmidt
Maynard
Mra. A. L. Loner
Reckentur
Minn
M. McCunninf
Missca Wilma Walker
Genevieve Agnew
Waterloo
T. P. Wilson
A. Y. Turner
Cblideon Roe
Webber Ie
Darclay
Hook
Misa
Woods
Waverly
Zooler Migs
Catherine Leehey
Mias O'Connell
Leehey
Mra
Kate Starr
Gallup
Higby
Payne
Ladies Ald Society
M. E. Church
G. W. Bothwell
Independence
Donald Land Misa
Jennie Kane
Wwnon
Melton Doewald
Matthew Kane
J.B. Murphy
Wiliam
Nicholas Kormins
Donohue
Thin
Har Hone
Shela
Albert
John
Mary Brown
Ed Oak
Helen Donnovan
Rotnavan
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J.brinkerhoff
Tama, Iowa
Decedent
Claude Brinker
Hoff
Thia
Falls
Mrs. N. Newton
Mrs. Kurth
Paughter
Cumminsiles
Lee
Donnellton
Loo County
Taft
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Iowa City
Johnsen County
Incorporate Realty Company
Cascaden Realty Company
Colsenden
Commercial Streat
Park Avenue
Commercial Street
Thomas Carcaden
Hquor
Imingworth
Mary E. Wine
Probate Matters
Roy Ashley
Laporte Hag
Thomas A. Reed
Caroline Stephens
Henry Stephens
W. I. [Wingworth
The
Nation
Frank J. Shannon
John J. Shannon
Platani
Texas
W. S. Mead
Robert Camp
Parkersburg
Boash Land Company
Mary J. Wise
District Court
James R. Wise
Fairplay
Wis
Plalapie
Waterlooan
Terloc
Ja J
Gaparate
Tauqua
Teanm
J C. Gates
Variotts
F. F. McElhinney
James Meek
F.C. Platt
C. ¥. Fowler
W. W. Miller
Alas
Aline Cropper
Lourbard College
Cintas Bupre
Mr. and
Mya
Cropper
M. H. Wilson
Charles Colburn
Florence of
Miense
Leo
Louise Watters
Lliams
George E, Foss
ceny—Steinhagen Investigation
Towa and Township
Penn
Sogeoceosoeoes
Hewitt
Frank Tueter
Misa Lizate Fisohala
A. Smith
Petar O'Connor
H. F. Reigle
Wm. Burt
Seymour Poyner
Floyd
Fairbank
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