Negroes face serious charge in Independence mob scene
In Independence and Waterloo, a mob attacked Mrs. Wesley Stace in what authorities describe as a brutal assault by John Hurtt and his wife Bertha. Chief W. H. Mason and officers contained the crowd, Hurtt fled to Manchester, and both Hurtts were jailed on assault with intent to murder charges awaiting grand jury action. Mrs. Stace remains hospitalized with severe injuries but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mason
Independence
Waterloo
John Hutt
Asesault
Morris
John Sweitzer
Hartt
Wesley Stace
Hurtt
Stace
Manchester
Independence Bulletin Journal
Eel
Africa
John Hurtt
Pai
Nesra
Mrs. Stace
Hyrte
Office of Justice Will- Jureson
Mra. Stace
Cty
Hurte
Col
Wittiamson
Crowd confronts securing of John Hurtt at jail hearing
Independence March 13 Special: Anther demonstration was made Friday noon by a group of citizens when John Hurtt was taken from jail to the home of Justice Williamson for a preliminary hearing. The tense scene involved a frightened crowd and tense exchange as Hurtt faced the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Anther
John Hurtt
Williamson
McClintons to Expand Restaurant With New Two Story Addition
McClinton’s restaurant at East Fourth and Argyle streets will add a separate two story brick dining structure, fronting Pouch street. Construction starts Monday, aims for occupancy by June 15, and will cost nearly 5000 dollars. The current lunch counter moves into the existing brick building as the dining room is rebuilt in the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McClinton
McClinton’s
East Fourth
Argyle Streets
Pouch Street
Warner
C. C. McClinton
Waterloo
F. A. Sporle
Plaintiff Granted Judgment in Jury Verdict over Sighland Nobles
A jury verdict in the Malti c0at v. Sighland Nobles case awarded plaintiff $50 plus costs after four ballots and evening deliberations. The panel, amid a dry evidentiary record, veered into politics discussing Senator Allison and Governor Cummins, with no clear outcome. Separately, seven underage coal thieves were rounded up by Special Agents Welsh and Iler of the Alliots Central in Dubuque, amid concerns of coal theft from in transit cars. Cedar Rapids: Canfield Brothers of Waterloo buy land for a lumber yard at Sixth Street and Ninth Avenue West, planning a Cedar Rapids location to augment existing yards. one brother to move to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ytollie J. Maltic0at
Sighland Nobles
Allison
Cummins
Jeneth
Welsh and
Iler
Alliots Central
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Canfield
Cedar Rapids
Canfield Brothers of
Waterloo
Sixth Street
Ninth Avenue West
Waterloo sale of horses draws city crowds and high bids
The Waterloo Live Stock Commission Company barn hosted a registered Shire and Percheron sale that attracted hundreds of visitors, filling hotels and theaters. Cataloged horses sold well with total footings at 27 165 dollars and Percheron stallions leading with bids up to 1250 dollars. Frank Ditchman, a cavalry recruit, is on furlough at his parents’ home after enlisting last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Waterloo Live Stock Commission Company
Au.s. Bond
McGraw
Waterloo
Newton Don
Wr. Crownover
J. M. Bowen
Hudson
Suly
Wm. Crownover
J. W. McDowell
Black Beauty
Crownover
Geo. Ibrig
Golden
Albina
Wm. Brandt
Oshen
Iowa
Zenith
Flom
Elena
7. M. Myers
Eldora
Tong
B. G. Viers
Maxwell
Lows
Collesse
S. L. Schlote
Elmwood
Lil
Villetta
Mare
Hf. S. Hoyman
J. M. Jayes
Tale
Bolen
Lola
J. Loonan
R.A. Gh
Janesville
Georgetta
I. Redinius
Dike
Jas. Worman, al
Den
G. H. Barber
Marble Rock
Kvade
Hi. Gates
Greene
Swanniwres
Geo. Thomas
Galloway Bros
Admiral
H. 3. Hoyman
D. G. McClenahan
J. M. Watson
Frank Ditchman
Cavalry
FP. A. Buchman
Fort Lyman
Kansas
Laporte News Briefs Reflect Quiet Week of Local Activity
March 12. L C Yarrow moved into the Garmon house on Wednesday. The Ravlin family and children left for a future home near Inkster North Dakota Friday morning. Mr and Mrs A J Kennicott of Kansas visit Mrs Jerry Snyder west of town. L Hayzlett sold his office to August Buchholte and will occupy Hayzlett Realty Co. office. G W Watts may run a lunch counter in the old building. George Lehman returned from aging Town and rents a house here. About thirty attended Madam Butterfly at Cedar Rapids Saturday night. Matt Clark of Des Moines visiting. Mrs Jos McLaughlin of Waterloo visiting. Chas Brust back in town after a year away. Mrs L J Booth and children, recently at White Lake ND, visiting here. W D Lyle traveled to Chicago for Hub Clothing Co business and back. C P Robe of Jesup visited parents. A A Hverets returns from Germany. Dick Hall of Mount Auburn in town. Mrs F W Esher ill with relapse. S H Mitler in town. harness shop still main business. One boy injured eye from a stick incident at David Dulless’ house. School election quiet with prearranged vans. Knights of Pythias social with about fifty attending. F M Chase of Waterloo visiting friends here. Prank glad to see them.
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L.C. Yarrow
Garmon Howsa
Mia
T. G.-Raviln
Inkstar
North Dakota
C. W. Ravlin
A. J. Kennicott
Kansas
Jerry Snyder
L. Hayzlett
August Buchholte
Hayzlett Realty Co
G. W. Watts
Hayzlett
George Lehman
George Simelser
Will Cemaln
Madam Butterfly
Cedar Rapids
Matt Clark
Des Moines
Ciry
Jos McLaunghlin
Waterloo
Air
Jos
Huaman
Chas. Brust
Wearny
L. J. Booth
White Lake
N. D
Iy Wager
W. I. Christopher
Chicago
Veterinary College
Daniel Miller
Dows
Iowa
Fred Ramback
Valley
Dion
Firestone
James Hudeon
City
W. D. Lyle
Hub Clothing Co
C. IP
Robe of
Jesup
John Howrey
A. A. Hverets
Germany
Dick Hall
Mount Auburn
F. W. Esher
S.H. Mitler
Laporte
David Dulless
Wateryloo
Knights of Pythias
F. MM. Chase
Raymond visitors and local notices fill spring week
March 12 highlights visits by Miss Isabel Springer of Norway to Rev and Mrs Nielsen, and numerous Waterloo trips as residents attend social calls. A wrist fracture injures Mrs Martin Mulqueen while German influences rise around Raymond. News touches on illness, funerals, and travel among Raymond area families.
Chimney Fire at Middleditch Home Near West Seventh
An alarm from box 23 Friday morning sent the city fire department to the Middleditch house at West Seventh and Jefferson, but no blaze was found. Occupants Mrs Net Jones and the Lindsey family smelled smoke and fled as smoke smoked from a chimney. The fire caused minor damage with some items thrown from the second floor while the cause was investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleditch
West Seventh
Jefferson Aireete
Net Jones
C. Lindsey
Democratic county convention delegates chosen for state event
At Cedar Rapids the Democratic county convention selected 148 delegates from townships to attend the state convention. J C Murragh Waterloo chaired. W W Marsh Herman Stiller and J Mur tagh named as delegates. The committee on credentials listed townships represented. The central committee was formed with one member per township and H B Lichty as secretary. Bryan was endorsed as presidential candidate and delegates instructed to support Bryan at the national convention. Also noted: railroad plans for 1908 include a $30 000 000 program, primarily on the southern Central line, with no damage from a small fire at Henry Myers restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
J.C. Murr Wagh
Claude H. Porter
J. H. Edwards
Lucre
Republican Party
Liverate
Alison
Cedar Falls
LL. B. Fowler
FP J. Fowler
Hast Waters
Geiger
E.G. Wilson
Waterloo
J. J. Rigdon
Poyner
D. Mulcahy
Big Creek
I. Whiston
Barclay
Big Greek
Tlackhawk
Cenar Falls
East Waterloo
Fox
Lincoln
Mt. Vernon
Spring Great
Washington
W. W. Marsh
Hermaon Stiller
Jas. Murtagh
J. Wilson
J. T. Sullivan
L. H. Edwards
L. B. Fowler
J. D. Caldwell
H. K. Lichty
Place
Geo. Johnson
Don Kirby
Austin Leverace
Baas
Leenan
Central Committee
Wis Talan
H. B. Lichty
Edwards
F. I. Fowler
Ine Me Ganghiin
J. Bowler
J. C. Murtagh
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Committee On Delegates
Frank J. Fowler
Hematten Burring
Laporte and Vicinity Progress Review
The piece notes Geo Smelser and his family moving from Main Street Laporte to Waterloo this week, with friends in Laporte City and vicinity regretting the move. It also covers Republican sheriff candidate F M Shores visiting the city, drafting nomination papers, and strong local support. Guy A Feely of Blackhawk County visits Laporte to bolster re election efforts, with Swedes Creek Republicans backing him as voters become better acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smelser
Main Street
Waterloo
Shores
Guy A. Peely
Blackhawk County
Moyday
Feely
Laporte
Peely
Lye Creek
Juim Hia
Summer Park Plans Open June With Electric Park
Waterloo area plans a new Summer Park opening in June under Roy Nichols and Lore Alford. The park will feature a 1400 foot roller coaster, a roofed theater, gallery seating, and weatherproof walls. Concessions include Royal Green band, candy floss, popcorn, and schooling gallery. Labor Day carnival to close the park. the event may become annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Tih
Electric Park
Roy Nichols
Lore Alford
Nichols
Royal Greenadiers
St Louis Exposition
Waterloo
Peterson Brothers
Jim Costas
Frank Hazelman
Mason, Mich
S. Morwaka
Chicago
Cincinnati
LeGrande
Labor Unions
Bremer County Republicans Endorse Allison and Sweet for State Affairs
The Bremer county Republican convention met in Waverly and endorsed Senator William G. Allison for reelection and Hon. Burton E. Sweet for Congress with unanimous support. Delegates to the state convention were chosen, including E. H. Martin and Chas. Galding, among others, to promote Republican principles and ensure a strong turnout for the national party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramer County
Wain
Taft
United States
Roosevelt
J. R Guthrie
Dubuque
Magene Schufftar
Engle Grove
Chicasa
Wali
Allison
Gly
Commonwealth
Sironghou
Union
Bremer County
William G. Allson
Burton E. Sweet
Congress
Third Congressional
Col. D. 3
Handerson
Benjamin P. Sirdeall
E. H. Martin
Chas, Galding
Henry Wentle
A. L. Wanamalke
E. Cars
A. B. Shatball
EB .Farwell
W. H. Tyrrell
Bwh
Munger
Sixth district GOP delegates chosen at Oskaloosa convention
The sixth district congressional convention in Oskaloosa named May J. F. P. Lacey of Oskaloosa and M. A. McCary of Newton as delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 16. J. A. Spears of Buxton and Jesse Macy of Grinnell were chosen as alternates. the body endorsed Senator Allison for re election and praised Roosevelt's administration. Willam Allison received applause as the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Sealon
J. FP. Lacey
M. A. McCary
Newton
Chicago
J. A. Spears
Buxton
Jesse Macy
Grinnell
W. St. Lewis
Montezuma
J. EB. Willcockson
Sigourgey
Harold M. Beyer
Roy TR. Robinson
Oakslooga
Reading
L. E. Johnson
Willam
Alison
William B Allison
Roosevelt
Iffon
B. F. Carroll
Bloomfield
Aupe
Iowa
Ellsworth Rominger
Bloomieta
N. A. Kendal
Albia
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Erendenge
Angry Mob
Negro
MR. and
Mrs. O. C. McClinton
Gase
Raymond O
Isabel Springer
Norway
Towa
Nielsen
Martin Mulqueen
Peter Jungen
J. St. Edwards
Nick Glarena
Wm. Heinen
T. F. Smith
Mise Mkatherine
Misa Maude Waterflola
Raymond
Fred. Lutkin
Emmi Ludwig
Red Willow
Nebed
Durlad
Wit Owen
Chats Raub
Wisconsin
C. G. Washburn
Chas. Raub
Democrat
Ing
W. J. Bryan
Moss Central
Cairo
Centrals
Worl
Maca
Southern Pacific
Atlantic
Pacific
Henry Myera
G. A. Nosrfler
Upper East Fourth Street
Laporte and Vicinity
Summer Park
Independence Bulletin-Journal
Hilbert Brant
Misa Cora Stoneburner
A. M. Levack
A. Brant
Fairbant
Enti
Hummet
Mrs. Brant
Steffen-Jergongson
Reinbeck Courier
Elsie Steffen
H. W. Steffen
Mountain Like
Minn
Wm. Jorgenson
Minnesota
Lowa Dairy Manufacturing Co
Maryey Smith
Sthley Hutte
Nico
L. Wickins
Smith
Bremner
Alligon
Nestor of
Firpublicaniam
Carroll
Lafe Young
Maines
Des Moinon
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