FIMES-TRIBUNE SUED FOR WAGES
Jacob G. Schmidt former general manager of the Times-Tribune sues the Times-Tribune Publishing Company for 7,627.13 plus interest and costs, claiming services from 1901 to 1907 and a 1,208 loan with interest. he asserts continuous control of affairs and seeks judgment in his favor. Also notes Schmidt helped found the paper and other local items about area breeders and a Jesup trip.
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Jacob G. Schmidt
Times Tribune
Times-Tribune Publishing Company
Schmidt
der Deutsch Amerikaner
Waterloo
Whtil
Townsley
Banis
Jess
Sam
Schmidt Evers
Ccompany
Shoul
Oakburg district school governance stays with old road
Voters upheld the existing board by a 10 to 4 record vote after moving residents along the Waterloo Cedar Falls road failed to gain control. BL D Lansing and William Clouse were elected, preserving current leadership for another year amid plans to relocate the schoolhouse to the new route.
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Oak Bugr
Weaal
Hela Momdsy
Waterloo
Cedar Fally
New Road
Montay
BL D
Lansing
William Clouse
Council selects Daily Reporter as official city paper
City council named the Daily Reporter the official publication for municipal proceedings and awarded city printing to it through April 1908. Bids favored Daily Reporter at 33.14 cents per insertion, with other papers higher. Saloon license of Buttke and Snyder revoked. Meggixon gains saloon rights at Sycamore and East Pitty. Sanders takes over Geiger saloon at Water Street corner. street signs planned as city delays paving bids pending readvertisement to March 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Reporter
Cotheac
Matt, Parrott & Sons
Daily Cougier
Times Tribune
Buttke & Snyder
Pred W .Buttke
Philip L. Snyder
Alaza
East Pitty and
Water Streets
T. J. Meggixon
Utritch & Meggizon
TH. Sycamore Street
J.B. Homson
B. F. Sanders
BH. H. Sanders & Co
Sanders
Jake Geiger
Settlement Reached In Note Forgery Case
Obadiah Manhard receiver reports a Monday settlement in the note forgery suit. Three notes were canceled, one for 1000 issued earlier and reissued in 1904 with semi endorsement. The final settlement assigns 1180 to be paid by Property Mutual and 100 by Western Mutual, removing the jury from further action.
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Obadiah
EY Manhard
Property Mutual
Western Mutual
Motion for New Trial in Watson v Hill Case
M H Hill filed a motion for new trial after defeat in the action brought by Cora M Watson citing extensive verdict and newly discovered evidence. Suit sought damages over inability to provide a clear warranty deed due to an easement seven foot wide affecting adjacent property. Special Master services and church venue noted with music rehearsals and performances led by Mrs Cassie Ruvene, Cassie Ruvene, and Will Kaumanns, with a full orchestra.
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M. H. Hill
Cora M. Watson
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ounod
Rossi
Cassie Ruvane
Will Kaumanns
Death of Early Blackhawk County Resident Hoxie at 78
A Waterloo area obituary notes the death of Jonathan J. Hoxie aged 78, a pioneer resident since 1869. Born August 27, 1818 in New York, he lived mostly in Waterloo, worked as a carpenter and businessman, and survived by children Hiram B. Hoxie Augusta Landpher and Charles E. Hoxie along with several grandchildren. Funeral at his home on Wednesday at 2 30 conducted by Rev Emory D Hull of Grace Methodist Church.
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Blackhawk County
Peners
Dereen
Summer Hill
Cayuga County
Freetown
Cortland County
Agst
Iowa
Mig. Wilson Brown
Hoxie
H. B. Hoxie
Sycamore Street
Mire
Ellen Brown
C. H. Hoxie
Commercial Street
Acceased
Raymond
Ste. Wan
Waterloo
Himwood
A. Hoxie
Grace Methodist Church
Hiram B. Hoxie
Augusta
Remy
Emory D. Hull
Grace M
EL Church
Quiet Mast Waterloo School Board Vote Elects Two Incumbents
The independent school district of Waterloo saw a calm election with 68 votes cast to reelect W. W. McFariages and H. B. Cropper to three year terms. M. C. Vaughan and C. W. Campbell each received 117 votes, while six mill tax levy votes were 55 in favor and 51 opposed to fund a $17,000 school house project.
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Mast Waterloo
Ucklet
W. W. McFariages
H. B. Cropper
Mils Gevy
Waterloo
M. C. Vaughan
C. W. Campbell
Bennington Families Attend Mrs. Westendort Birthday Party
Reports from Bennington detail cheerful gatherings for Mrs. Henry Westendort on her birthday at Maxfield with a large crowd. Hospitalized Henry Heine remains in Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital, recovering well. Funeral services were held in Denver for H. Yasse, a former parish member of Rev. P. Bredow. Harry Toetmener plans to sell his farm near Waterloo and relocate to Buck Creek Bremer County. Ernst Poock and wife delay departure to Dakota due to transportation delays from Dakota. John Kurtz Jr. hauled hogs to Waterloo last Saturday. Rheumatism afflicts Henry Togtmeter's son. Paul Baruth works for Mr. Hoffman Jr. for 30 dollars monthly with buggy-horse feed. Henry Schmidt, Chas. Averbott’s brother-in-law, arrives from Oxford with a wagonload of horses and farm goods. his wife recently bore a child February 28. Schmidt rents F. A. Mixdorf farm near East Waterloo. Mrs. Carl Buds of New Hampton visits relatives. Averbott sold a horse to Waterloo buyers for 95 dollars. The township supports a new school bell and plans to build a new center school, to be discussed by trustees next meeting. Henry Tegtmeyer has a birthday surprise party with many friends. J. Kurtz Jr. and wife visit Denver parents Sunday.
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Henry Byvank
Henry Millus
Henry Westendort
Maxfield
P. Bredow
Maxfeld
Harry Toetmener
Waterloo
Buck Creek
Bremer County
Ernst Poock
Dakota
Dunkerton
John Kurtz Jr
Henry
Hy Togtmeter
Mr. Hoffman Jr
Henry Schmidt
Chas. Averbott
Oxford
Clinton County
Carle
Schmidt
F. A. Mixdorf
East
Waterloo Township
Averbot
Ktate
Center School
Board of
Parkersburg School Election Sets One Director Vote Totals
Warm city election in Parkersburg on March 12 with 171 ballots. Dr M W Warner led 127 votes, Dr R Blair 42, two votes scattered. Miss Cora McMahon resigns Sears Roebuck post to join Oliver Typewriter at Waterloo. Waterloo branch to be run by Cedar Rapids staff. Miss Ella Rosgen takes over Miss Mahon's separatory factory position.
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Parkersburg
J. R. Strickland
M. W. Warner
R. Blair
Cora McMahon
Sears
Waterloo's high position praised by Marsh Bridge Co secretary
A Des Moines letter from R N Merritt secretary of Marsh Bridge Co commends Waterloo and The Waterloo Daily Reporter for upbuilding work and enterprise. He notes careful review of the February 20 issue and praises Waterloo as a leading city in Iowa.
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Merritt
Marsh Bridge Co
Des Moines
Waterloo
Merratt
Jesus
Watérios
Daily Reporter
Interema
Marsh Brdige - Company
R. N.merritt
Secy
Baby killed at christening in Chicago residence
At 712 North Wood Street Agnes Slavin three weeks old died after attending a christening with neighbors. Four other babies slept with her due to crowding. The infant was found dead by bed clothing around 4:00 AM after the mother checked on the children.
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Chicago
Agnes Slavin
North Wood Street
Agnes
Rural School Program Delights Fox Township Audience
In Fox township the rural school program on March 9 featured variety with Leo Bernard delivering a humorous paper to the crowd. The event, held at Rouse No. of the district, highlighted a lively evening of readings and community participation.
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Rouse No
Fox Township
Leo Bernard
How to Remain Young Through Health Tactics
Mrs N F Rowan of McDonough Georgia shares her cure with Electric Bitters claiming three bottles healed chronic liver and stomach trouble and cleared blood to restore youth. She says her skin cleared, she feels two decades younger and can work easily in her husband’s store. Wangler Bros. drug store guarantees the remedy at 50 cents.
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N. F. Rowan
McDonough
Wangler Bros
Iowa House kills Sunday theatre bill despite 36 30 vote
Des Moines report notes the Iowa House rejected a bill prohibiting Sunday theatrical performances after a reconsideration failed. The measure required 55 votes to pass. 36 approved, 30 opposed, final defeat followed a motion to reconsider. The session also addressed hospital siting near parks and interstate railroad rate monitoring.
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Des Moines
House
Denver Pioneer Max Steitler Dies After Prolonged Illness
Denver March last Special Max Steitler pioneer resident dies Friday after long stomach cancer battle. Born in southern Germany in 1840 he came to America in 1865 and married Caroline Whittcopf in 1879. Survived by wife and four sons Herman William Henry living in Warren township. Funeral conducted by Rev Krum at home Sunday at 1:00 pm. large attendance.
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Denver
Max Steitler
Jereat
Germany
America
Caroline Whittcopf
Henry
Warren Township
Herman
Wiliam
Primary Bill Halted in Senate Action Des Moines
Des Moines reports the senate stalled a primary election bill after Senator Crossley offered amendments that were adopted. Senator Dearmond moved to postpone consideration until next Monday, a motion met with strong opposition.
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Des Moines
Senate
Crossley
Dearmond
Legislature amends postponement vote on plurality nomination bill
Debates in the Iowa House feature amendments by Dunham and others. The motion to postpone consideration until Monday passed 30 to 19 after a bid to delay was defeated. An additional Dunham amendment seeks to replace plurality with a majority nomination, a pivotal point amid factional lines.
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Sessiors Crosley
Turner
Smith
Mitchell
Monahem
Gilliland
Dunham
Bester Warren
Yeas—Bleakly
Dearmond
de Woit
Dem
Dowell
Blerick
Foley
Frodden
Beckles
Elyson
Hopkins
Hughes
Kimmel
Kinne
Mattes
Maytag
Perfon
Beely
Stirton
Kampmeier Widow Dies In Tripoli at 76
Mrs M T Kampmeier widow of Rev W Kampmeier former German Evangelical pastor of Tripoli died at the home of her niece Mrs Ida Warner after several years illness Saturday night. She would have by the church calendar reached her 77th birthday on March 6. Born in Hannibal Ohio in Monroe county to Swiss immigrant farmers, she married three times and raised two nieces Mag Homa Merkel and Ida Warner. The funeral was held Tuesday at the German Evangelical Church with Rev A Schlueter officiating. Relatives from Iowa City including Jaayig A Kampmeier attended the burial of the aged widow.
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Tripoli
M.T. Kampmeier
Geran Evangelical
W. Kampmeier
Ida Warner
van Rot
Kampmaeler
Hannibal
Monroe County
Ohio
Switzerland
W. Fuchs
Whesling
West Virginia
W. East
Rev
Pans
Slater
Mag Homa Merkel
Mre
Iowa
Bhig
Place
A. Schlueter
Mrg
Jaayig A. Kaupmaier
Iowa City
Wm. Kampmeteh
FIND JURY LISTS FAULTY
Manchester March 12. District court opened but could not proceed due to faulty election data. Judges and clerks failed to certify returns in three townships, invalidating jury panels. About 80 of 105 clerks sought own names on juries, some on grand and petit lists. Juries excused until a method is found. no jury cases, indictments, or court business possible.
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Manchester
Jewan
Eleetion
Dubuque Police Chase Masonville Bank Robbery Link
Report from Dubuque links a planned Masonville bank robbery to William Gadbols and associates Ben Hansen, Hugh Moore. Gadbols, living at Seventh and Clay streets, is suspect of $5,000 theft. sightings place him near Savanna, Illinois, with Moore posing as his son. Police watched Gadbols home but made no arrests as of Monday afternoon.
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Dubuque
Masonville
Hugh Moore
Ben Hansen
William Gadbols
Gadbols
Seventh
Clay Streets
Baventh
Hils
Moore
Gadbola
Heneen
Gadbois
Savanna
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Dubeque
Disorder Dims as Waterloo Strike Moderates Demand Fair Handling
The piece argues radicals backing nonviolent streetcar disruption are losing public support as common sense prevails. It urges quiet, legal, and peaceable conduct, warning that harsh actions harm the strike’s legitimacy and Waterloo’s image.
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Waterloo
Iowa
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