Farmer Brown shoots three gypsy horses near Cedar Falls
Brown a farmer six and one half miles west of Cedar Falls was arrested Friday by Cedar Falls authorities after shooting three horses belonging to a gypsy camp passing through Waterloo. He said self defense as the camp trespassed on his property. The caravan of Austrians facing removal already faced prior losses, including an infant death in the Wa terloo camp. The gypsy group, about seven wagon loads, traveled toward North Dakota and drew complaints from farmers.
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Brown
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Pairglew
Gedar Falls
Fairview
Watesrloo
North
Gange
Jim Delong
Elule Wilson-DeLong
Leighton
McSweeney
West Side
DeLong
Child Labor Bill Gains Senate Support and House Path
Washington May reports that the child labor bill favored by President Roosevelt passed the Senate committee and the full body, with Dolliver and Allison leading the effort. An amendment allowing under 14s in mercantile offices was adopted 39 to 30, Beveridge supporting the change. The measure is viewed as advancing Roosevelt's program toward enactment in the next session.
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Friends of the Child Labor
Roosevelt Rel
Senate
Dolliver
District of Columbia
Territories
Unite States
Allison
Dollver
Beverlige
Neliver
Alison
Rayner
Gil
Allisen
Dalliver
Moosevelt
Cultiver
Beveridge
SOLD INTEREST IN COURIER EXECUTION OF SECRETARY ROLE
The piece notes A W Peterson of Minneapolis becomes secretary and treasurer of the WyFH Hartman company, moving amid a troubled Friday close as Watertag Daily Convoy seeks new leadership. It mentions May st holdings and shifts Peterson into a key post at the paper amid internal changes. Des Moines detectives pursue a jailbreaker and a horse whiter highwayman who fled with $1,200 but were captured unexpectedly.
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A. W. Peterson
Minneapolis
Wyfh Hartman
Persishe
T. Myers
Mr. Peterson
May St Roldings
Will Ke
May crop report shows winter wheat area up 4.2 percent
Washington May crop report notes winter wheat to be harvested on 29,741,000 acres, up 4.2 percent from last year. May 1 conditions for growing winter wheat averaged 85 percent of normal, rye at 90.3 percent, and spring planting progress shows 54.7 percent completed by May 19, up from 47 percent last year.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pickett greeted by crowds on district tour amid Belmond rally
Hon Charles E Pickett of Black Hawk, Republican candidate for congress, drew strong turnout on a multi town swing. From Eagle Grove to Latimer with Belmond hosting a delegation from Alexander, a brass band and cheering locals met him. Voters praised his willingness to state clear positions as he spoke for the district.
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Charles TE Pickett
Blackhawk
Can. Widste
Eagle Grove
Latimer
Clarion
Desmond
Eithrr
Belmond
Alexander
Pickett
Juon
Erochea
Estizery Alxigys
Barty
Beople
Wanton
Sheffield
Belemond
Rowan
Chapin
Mr. Pickett
Flo
Congress
Dike Initiative Shapes Local Flood Risk Policy
A brief item notes changes proposed by city planners led by officials from the Department of Public Works and the Environmental Agency. The plan focuses on levee maintenance, hydrants, and emergency response improvements to reduce flood risk for downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Unusual week in town with contracts and marriages
City council agreed to a waterworks contract with TurjBer & Rottand of Des Moines and bought a pumping engine for 4200 dollars. A wedding joined Carle Hennings and Alma Detrick before 200 guests. The community watched bids on waterworks, debates in Slaux City noted Roadman’s effort, and local illnesses and family troubles were reported along Main Street.
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TurjBer & Rottand
Des Moines
G. D
Carle Hennings
Alma Detrick
Slaux
Thos
Risinger
Hearst Hearst Battle Deepens In Gubernatorial Fight
The clash between McClellan and Hearst dominates campaign talk as the race moves beyond the presidential canvass. A recount decision is delayed, with final action not expected until January, keeping the contest unresolved and high profile.
New York Mayoral Race Shapes Up As Recount Debate
Norman reports on the McClellan Hearst contest for New York mayor, noting political stakes for state and nation. The piece discusses recount prospects, Hearst’s motive, and public sentiment toward McClellan, with testimony indicating ballots and boxes remained largely intact.
Adam Seiler at Best Death Was Due to Dropsy
Adam Seiler died from dropsy as the cause of death per the coroner’s inquest. The report notes no foul play and lists the deceased’s age and residence in the city. Further details on medical history were not disclosed in the brief notice.
Labor Day Celebration Planned in Waterloo With Parade
Labor organizers announce a two day event on September 7th with a big parade, park amusements, and speeches by union leaders. Central Labor body committees coordinate invites led by B Pullen at 158 Argyle St. Baseball doubleheader scheduled at Red Cedar Park.
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Waterloo
Electric Vork
W. J. Brayton
B. Pullen
John Singer
Pullen
Onl
Argyle Street
Latgr Ha
Organized Labor
Ume
Electric Park
Waterloo and Oskaloosa
Red Cedar Park
Ballots Arranged for Primary By Party Groups
The auditor is arranging copy for the official ballot to be voted as the primary by the republicans democrats socialists and prohibitionists. Effort is made to give each Bryner allotment to prevent ballot shortage when voting begins. Socialists have no candidates outside Waterloo so ballots may not be distributed countywide.
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Waterloo
Yorkton Bars Doukhobors From Manito ba Train Stop
Citizens of Yorkton protest a Fort William to Yorkton train carrying Doukhobors. Guards prevent the 71 passengers from alighting as locals vow they will not allow the group to settle in Manitoba. The train remains on an Alde track while passengers sit at windows. Peanuts and apples are the only food offered.
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Winneper
Manitoba
Yorkton
Fort William
Fort Wigaw
Notable Visit as Cornell Professor Aides City Work
The 46-inch sewer project at East Wourth glee began this morning and will extend to Webster Street across the Mi nots Genteal techs. Prof H A Freer of Cornell College at Mount Vernon is in town. Dr J M Poland and the professor met here for the first time in twenty years, renewing ties with the professor’s students.
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Wourth Glee
H. A. Freer
Cornell Collera
Mount Vernon
J. M. Poland
Wensant
Dr. Poland
Ila
Waterloo Shoemaker Adam Seiler Dies at 69
Adam Seiler a veteran Waterloo shoemaker died at 4:25 Thursday after suffering from dropsy. Born January 12, 1856 in Port Washington Wisconsin he lived in Minnesota before settling in Waterloo and operating a Sycamore street shop. Survived by seven children a wife a brother W W Seiler and affiliation with Modern Woodmen of America and St Marys Catholic Church. Funeral at St Marys Saturday at 8 AM Father Farkenbrock officiating. Burial Galvery Cemetery.
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Mr. Seiler
Port Washington
Wig
Minnesota
Waterloo
Sycamore Street
Hig
Abrs
N. D
Burke
Elizabeth
Catharine
Anna
Marie
Jack
Lena
W. W. Seiler
Oto
Iowa
Modern Woodmen of
America
St Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Farkenbrock
Galvery Cemetery
Roads ne basics road conditions in Waterloo township report
The good roads committee of the board of trade completed a final inspection of Waterloo township roads on Friday. They found some routes improved but others showing wear from heavy hauling and await a formal report while the chairman is away. Proposals include road drag use and possible oiling, with undecided recommendations. Nellia Nichola of Long Beach California visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Geo Brown and plans to spend the summer here.
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The
Board of Trade
Nellia Nichola
Long Beach
California
Mgr
Geo Brown
Lafayette Street Looked At For Park Opening
The park commission plans another appraisal to open Lafayette Street to park use. A sheriff’s jury valued the land at 3500 dollars for about 28 acres, a 90 foot wide strip along the cemetery bank. Future action will wait on budget funds, with no permanent decision yet.
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Park Commission
Lafayette Street
Gabe
Ito Pess
New Business Block Planned on East Fifth Street
J W Rath and B Peek announce a new two to three story business block on East Fifth Street in Waterloo. The 60 by 80 foot building will adjoin the McStay meat market and Fowler property. Second floor space may host fraternal lodge rooms similar to the Elks. Construction starts late May or early June with aims to complete early fall. The project boosts local employment as many workers travel from surrounding towns to the summer job market.
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J. W. Rath
B. Peek
McStay Meat Market
Fi ‘. Fowler
The
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McStay Market
Waterloo
Mecca
Werk
Wieterloo
Orwely
Pairliants
Independence
West Side High School hires new teachers and an assistant
West Waterloo school board elected more than fifty instructors for the coming year. G Mallory becomes assistant manual training instructor, replacing Elsie Armstrong who left for college. New teachers include Verna Hallowell and H G Singer among others, with principals named for each school.
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G. Mallory
Verna Hallowell
Burt
Towa
H. G. Singer
Winthrop
Tha
Miss Hallowell
Elsie Armstrong
Miss Hallow
A. Hallowell
Joe
Singer
Iowa State College
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Barnes
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Vera Bezold
Mary Bond
Daigy Burkholder
Laura Colourh
Elizabeth ‘Connor
Besalé Cottren
Mary H. Coughtry
Mayde Day
Marian C. Davis
Jude In Foster
Lidia’ M. Gostin
Nellie Garvey
Ajay Hall
Lulu Gardner
Kathryn Habyan
Phith Hoyt
Hurrier
Yf Hubbara
T. Hukill
Bye I. Jones
Gertrids Mage
Elizabeth Lamb
Ethel Lutes
Senevieve K. Lyford
Shas G. My
Ence L. McCoy
Lucy Sullivan
Margaret Thompson
Tressa Tighe
Dbtetla Tuttle
Ruth Undegrag
M. Wallace
Ella D. Williams
Ling Ti.Moors
Ross D. Benson
Ruth F. Waton
Mabel R. Burt
Ida M. Copely
Gdith Merritt
Balance Shrinks as State Finances Tighten Under Administration
Des Moines reports reveal the day balance and general revenue fund this May 4 and May 6 are far below last year. The treasury shows a total balance of 1,023,415.23 with general revenue 839, and compares unfavorably to 1907 and 1908 figures, highlighting a persistent shortfall of about 200,000 and criticizing Gov. Cumming's administration and committee appropriations.
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Des Moines
Stile
Cumming Puiching Jbtess Bureau
Faige
Cumming
Garat
Treas
General Revenue
General Revenue Fund
Treasury
Waterloo Iowa Ad Claims City of Factories
Fatran yesterday completed a neat advertisement for Waterloo on the wells of the water works. The ad features a little girl and touts Waterloo as a bust city with population 23,000, 22 miles of paved streets, artesian water, and 21 banks and trust companies. The Illinois Central round house turntable is failing. an overhaul is aided by a new 100 ton derrick used to lift the platform and mechanism from the pit.
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Fi, Ou
Fatran
Waterloo
Iowa
Artesian
Bang and Trust Companies
Illinoia Central Round House
Dairy plant denies rumors of closureroar
Rumor that the Iowa Dairy Separator works would close is denied by management. The plant employs about 650 men with 13 hour days and a night shift part of the time. Output is contracted in advance and harmony exists between employer and employees. The company plans to scale the workforce after July first as per usual seasonal patterns.
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Iowa
Ehls
Qvver
Lavout
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