Fraternal Home Plan Prompts City Committees
A group representing about 5000 fraternal members met at the A O U W Hall to discuss a dedicated fraternal building. A two-committee plan was formed to outline the project, modeled after the Masonic temple, with a target cost near 75000 dollars and a May or June summer festival to back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Martin
Merrian
Snyder
Butterfield
R. A Doty
Masonic Temple
Magoanie
Masonie
J. Wenner
W. Wilby
J. F, Reed
Wanner
the Innes
Cancert
Wm Myers Dead of Brights Disease at 618 Bluff Street
Wm Myers a long time resident of Spring Creek township died today at his home on Bluff Street from Brights disease. Born in Indiana he lived in Pennsylvania Iowa Missouri and Cameron Missouri before 1870 marriage to Amanda J Kruger. Surviving siblings James Washington Nathan Myers and Mrs Crumling of Sioux City and Waterlon family moved to Waterloo last April. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Wm. Myers
Spring Creek Township
Brights
Bluff Street
Myers
Mr. Myers
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Spring Creek
Missouri
Amanda J. Kruger
Cameron
James
Washington
Nathan Myers
Waterlon
James Crumling
Sioux City
Crimline
Myers Digas
Waterloo
Old Sailor Doyon Dies After Long Sailor Life
Mene M. Doyon aged 29? wait. Doyon died at 11 o'clock Saturday at 421 East Hlevenih Street after long age related illness. Born February 1 1817 in Neusfehn Prussia he spent much of his life as a sailor and had lived in Waterloo 13 years. His wife and one child preceded him. he leaves a daughter Mona Brush and two sons Fred of Parkersburg and George of Germany. He belonged to Evangelical Lutheran church. Funeral from Lutheran Church on Walnut Street Monday at 2:20 PM with Pastor Theo Wolfram officiating. Interment Elm Wood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mene M. Doyan
East Hlevenih Street
Mr. Doyon
Neusfehn
Prussia
Waterloo
Sle
Mona Brush
Fred
Jury rules verdict for defendant in Jackson vs Bloom case
The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant H L Bloom in the case brought by Robert Jackson for 182 08 on a residence construction contract in Lane and Fowler addition. Contract price 1392, most paid. plaintiff claimed damages 439 for alleged contract breach. Verdict set at 100 after remitting 46. judge conditional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jackson
H. L. Bloom
Lane
Jezee Gouge
Wirt Hoxtie
Hoxla
Greets Pay Light Fines After Candy Kitchen Fight
Two Greek individuals paid $16 fines after a quarrel at a west side candy kitchen led to knives a revolver and candy jars in use. They appeared before Mayor Rector with a lawyer. A $20 bond posted by Dollie Russell was forfeited due to nonappearance in court and officer party failed to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Rector
Dollie Russell
Dollie
Caucus Nominees Near Race Exit Over Filing Lapse
The republican city offices caucus nearly failed after the caucus chairman and city clerk did not file the candidate list. Ming’s issue was resolved at the last minute after party interest groups raised the alarm. Major Olmstead Alten and Fisher attended as Major figures observed drills by forty young men at the city hall. The infant son of J D Monaghan died yesterday and was taken to Ogle Grove for burial. Frank Foxter was hospitalized for appendicitis today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear Falls
Ming
Hell
Olmstead
Alten
Major Fisher
J D. Monaghan
Ogle Grove
Base Ball Bill Moves to Calendar in Senate Fight
Des Moines reports a pair of bills shaping the 1906 season. the baseball related measure advances to the Senate with debate likely. The Flenniken primary bill passes committee and heads to floor. Crossley primary plans trigger contention among lawmakers. A water and lighting bond provision gains Senate support, while pardons committee schedules hearings on Polk, Milly, and Monroe county cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weems
Polk County
Thomas Watson
Milly County
John G. Steel
Monroe County
Watson
Weems
Steel
Woman Tries Laudanum Death In Sidney Crisis
Pearl Gage of Sidney attempted suicide by taking Laudanum in her home during a personal crisis. A bystander revived her, and she is expected to recover. Mig Gage, an eight year widow, separated from her husband months ago, is said to have been involved in domestic affairs that allegedly led to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Pearl Gage
Mig. Gage
Alnce Bean
Gold Discovery Reported in Iowa County
Sidney March 47. Ieta reports gold found at Imo gene in the northwest Fre mont county. While digging a cistern Alex Taber struck particles Henry Cain, experienced in gold mining, pronounces them gold. The vein is over three inches wide. extent unknown. Acid tests hint at gold and further testing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ieta
Imogene
Fremont County
Alex Taber
Henry Cain
No Pardon For Weems, Watson and Steal Area
Descriptive note on clemency denial for Weems Watson and area thieves. report from Des Moines dated March 17 outlines legislative stance and executive response regarding clemency or lack thereof in a high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Steal
Perkins' Name Will Go On Ballot In Primary
Des Moines reports that a candidate for governor named Perkins will have his name appear on the Pole county primary ballot. The law change allows district or state office candidates to appear without county residency, enabling Perkins to be listed despite not living in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Perkins
Ehonos
Pole County
Beanie
Not a Promise Realized in Dubuque
Analysis of Dubuque waterworks ownership shows none of the 1900 promises fulfilled. Critics say politics remained in management, trustees lack independence, and officials failed to extend service or cut taxes as advertised. The Dubuque municipal league calls for board reform and abolition of salaries to end political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Cleveland
Severnl
Ihe
Potley Soos
Bult Bchauke
Yowavner
Whatimmons
Desirne
Syate
Ita
Where Political Pull Comes In City System Extension Delay
The city promised six years ago to extend the transportation system from one area to another but practical progress was minimal. Only a few extensions reached isolated houses in corn fields or obscure paths, and the revenue from these small extensions has not covered their costs.
Public Service Costs Rise Under Municipal Ownership
The city pays about double for public service under municipal ownership versus private. Private firm receipts over five years averaged just under 12,000 yen after taxes. City costs include 845,000 bonds incurring 446% interest and about 24,000 yearly into a sinking fund for bond redemption.
Relics of Early Waverly Life Shown in Window
West Fourth Street display features relics from Waverly's past twenty five to thirty years ago. Items include a rope from a vigilance committee hanging, an 1853 handcuff pair, a flint lock revolver from revolutionary times, a heavy New York strike billy, a patented 1864 match safe, and a June 1883 Waverly Democrat issue detailing the Barber brothers hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Clis
W. GL. Foster
West Fourth Street
Waverly
Wavarly
Waverly Democrat
Burker Brothers
Mionth
Vigilance Committee
Bumner
Thea
J. G. Dis
Waterloo
New York City
Lmne
Bremer County
Goodbye Dollie Russell Leaves Waterloo for Des Moines
Dollie Russell and Delile Graham Russell said farewell to Waterloo friends as Dollie planned a move to Des Moines for a new life away from old associates. She told police she bore no ill will toward them and disliked newspaper reporters. A separate note mentions Holister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delile Graham-Russell
North End
Des Moines
Dollie
Yiu
Ony
Police Department
Dolla Anid
Waterloo
Mra. Albl
Municipal Water Plant Profits Questioned and Deficit Arises
The piece argues that water plant profits have not materialized for six years, with funds not reaching the city treasury. It notes dissatisfaction from residents lacking water and criticizes trustees for neglecting extensions and using tax funds to cover a growing deficit.
Battle in Third Ward for Alderman Seat
Three candidates seek alderman in the Third Ward where many shop workers reside. The Outlook predicts strong turnout as registration surged over the last two days. The race centers on the shop district with rivals Kurth and Fanan among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinois Central
Lause
Alderwan
Arain
Kurth
Anne Fanan
Mayoral Race Overshadows Alder Campaign in Third Ward
Targets and votes swirl around Mey gS LUA SIU, CL Ee SHOP and a crowded field as voters prepare for the alderman and mayor contests. Wm Kurth expects strong support from supervised workers, while Sorensen campaigns hard on doctrines. Connor, longtime Nichols Central machinist and union secretary, pledges labor backing but aims for a solid mayoral showing amid a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey Gs
Lua Siu
CL Ee
Citizens
Chris. Soren
Sochifse
AL Dun
Sham
Gm North
Brocerynan
Wm. Kurth
Sarengeti
A. Dunham
Kurt Niyo
Syanon
Westaott
Falcon
Sorensen
Mayer
Thy
Conneliman
Brani Connor
Saviallet
Cottnor
Nichols Central
Machinista Union
Ang Jong
Connor
Robber Rates Promise City Puts Franchises Off
Citizens lament continued high charges from municipal power, despite ownership promises. Trustees claim rate reductions are impossible without higher taxes, while warnings warn private firms would rush in with a 25 year franchise offering far lower rates, provoking competition and more loss.
Change In Shop Hours By Dubuque Master Mechanic
Taxpayers of Dubuque react to municipal ownership while Master Mechanic R W Bell announces new shop hours. Beginning Monday March 3 the locomotive department will run 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with a dinner hour. Car repairing shops work 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with a noon hour. Saturdays end at 3:12 pm for locomotives and 4:06 pm for cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Oue
Waterloo
Badly Mixed Wives in a New England Cemetery Tale
A misdated Harpers excerpt recounts Mr Church who buried four wives in one lot. Bones mixed during relocation lead to new headstones with inscriptions naming Hannah, Emily, and others. The anecdote critiques desecration and evokes morbid humor amid a popular 19th century gloss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
New England
Church
New England Conferencea
Hannah Church
Emily
Emily Church
Malla
Story
Matilda
Hannan
Cedar Falls Notices and Local Fragments
Cedar Falls reports Rev George A Birney confined with a sprained ankle. Mrs C A Wise visits Des Moines with her husband at Chamberlain. Prof Affleck travels to Chicago for work as Chicago Y M C A director. Mrs L M Patterson heads to Topeka for brother Dr A M Cowan’s funeral. Humbert returns from Chattanooga directing Iowa monument work, awaiting autumn dedication. Cedar Falls band and Knights of Pythias attend Edward F Mornin’s funeral. many locals attend, including Mea L W Robinson and P H Hoggan. Details of travel and family losses fill the page with multiple local names and movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
George A. Birney
M. B. Church
C. A. Wise
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Affleck
Chicago
Chicago Y. M. C. A
L. M. Patterson
Topeka
Kanung
A. M. Cowan
B. Humbert
Chattanooga
Tenn
Iowa
Wats
Rendineas
Humbert
Cedar Fallsh Band
Knights of Pything Lodge
Edward F. Mornin
Mea
LW. Robinson
Algona
Slater
Mabel Dayton
P. H. Hoggan
Cedar Rapide
J. B. Newman
C. T. Simpson
Yisl
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Blu
Cedar River
Lake Souci
R.A. Doty
Ben Hay
A. O. U. Whallen East Fourth Street
Duch 8 Howe
Banquate
Mr. Bycrerfield
J. W. Wilby
B. J. Wenner
J. P. Reed
W. H. Owen
Crawfordaville
Int
Royal Arcanum
Woodmen of the Work
Yeomen
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph's Court
Cathoile Order of Foresters
Royal
Neignhors
Woodmen of America
United Commerciass Travelers
United Order of Foresters
Degree of Honor
Knights of the
B Maccabeex
Ledier
Brotherhood of
Amar Jea
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Spring Grank
Frank Foxter
Toxpital
Galendar
Senate
HOUSE
Police Regulation Committee
Fienniken
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Hower
Witt
Bassige
Crossley
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ssuntoy Crossley
Fleaniken
Cummins
Tess
Alex Laber
Dea Moines
The
Bourse
Eliis & Foster
Holinter
Wangler Bros
Silva Rhee Wilcox
Orange City
Misa Mabe
Trusteau
Tak
Rocky Mountain
Todd
Bert Simpson
Wray
Lnetlie Wray
Winterset
Campbell
Minnesota
Misa Sylvia ‘Taylor
Hreckenridge
Mian
Ant
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