Octocenarian Injured In Runaway Near Waverly
Waverly May 17 Special a farmer Perry living two miles east of town was injured in a runaway on Bremer avenue while en route to the dairy with milk. He was thrown from the wagon, severely bruised, and taken to Mercy hospital. Although no bones were broken, recovery will take time. Perry, over 80, is the son of the late Mrs. Lockey Perry who died at 102 in this city about two years ago.
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Agai
Perry
Lockey Perry
Liquor Arrests Rock Small Iowa Town Clutier
In Clutier, Ed Whitmore and Vincent Kosuar lead a village crackdown against open liquor sales. Despite warnings, a dozen arrests have occurred since two years ago, with fines or exile for violators. Mike Brick, Frank Parizek, and Charlie Hoch were bound over to the grand jury after posting $800 bonds.
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Traér
Clutier
Ed. Whitmore
Vincent Kosuar
Jawn
Vilage
Olu Ber
Afbut
Mike Brick
Frank Parizek
Charlie Hoch
Justice Hixon
Tama
Gran Jury
Ali
Qrantry
Treasure Found In Ruins Of Old City Inn
In Cleveland Ohio May 17 a tin box unearthed in the ruin of the century old City Inn yielded coins totaling 116.74 dollars and burned bones. The box had belonged to George C Moran who vanished in 1874, fueling a theory of murder.
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Gleveland
Ohio
Old City Inn
George C. Moran
Mar Bo
Strike on Graduation Night in Ottawa High School
On May 17 in Ottawa Kentucky the graduating class of 23 staged a walkout on graduation night to force the superintendent and faculty to award a diploma to Horace S. Smith Jr. After an hour of negotiation, the school surrendered and Smith received his diploma on the platform.
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Ottawa
Kill
Horace
Smith
Dlass
Roosevelt Leaves Washington for Virginia Vacation
President and Mrs. Roosevelt and son Archie left Washington at 11:00 today for a few days vacation at Fine Knor Virginia Norte Garden. The train from Washington to Inston arrived this afternoon without incident.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Archie
Fine Knor
Virginia
Stephenson Nominated for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin Caucus
Isaac Stephenson of Marinette won the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in Madison last night. The caucus held through April and May produced eighty-five caucus ballots and twenty joint ballots. the nomination was formally ratified with every Republican present voting in favor.
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Madison
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
United States Soo Fur
John C Spooner
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Spoaker
Davidson
Wake
Republicaaa
United States
Schmitz Abdicates San Francisco May 17
The Call reports Eugene Schmitz will be mayor in name only as he relinquishes control to seven representatives of major commercial groups. He transfers written authority effectively granting power of attorney to a committee including B. Anderson, F W Dohrmann, Perey Morgan, FW Vangickled, Louis Rospefeld, GC H. Bentley, and Chackess Ww. Slack.
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San Frangisco
Eugene Schmitz
San Francisco
B. Anderson
Dohrmann
Perey 'T
Morgan
Vangickled
Louis Rospefeld
H. Bentley
Chackess
Slack
Des Moines Man Kills Himself in Philadelphia Station
Frank A. Kethertom, 40, a salesman for Agar Packing of Des Moines, Iowa, shot himself at a Philadelphia railroad station yesterday. A note to his wife speaks of past treatment, asks for kindness, and references an estate share of $1,000 for their daughter Heten.
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Philadelphia
Frank A. Kethertom
Agar Packing, Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guv
Fairbanks Auto Hold Up With Policemen Sprint
Philadelphia May 17 Vice President Fairbanks riding from a hotel to the railroad station was held up by two policemen for speeding. After committee members of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association explained the distinguished passenger’s need to catch a train, the officers allowed the party to proceed.
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Philadelphia
Fairbanks
American’Gotton Manufacturers Association
Cece Pat
Raid special car of Eagles at Leavenworth
In Tola Kansas on March 37 the Leavenworth Eagles attending a state convention had a special car raided in Santa Fe yards by county authorities. Seventeen cases of bear were confiscated. The raid followed a prior injunction against lodge members, which was later settled with Eagles agreeing not to insist as a permanent injunction. Plans to call off the state convention were discussed.
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Tola
Kan
Mar
Leavenworth Eagles
Santa Fe
Atformer
Pshe
Eagles‘lodge
Eagles
Steve
Steals Clothes From Corpse In Louisville Case
The charge of stealing clothing from a corpse was filed against Robert Price in Louisville. He allegedly donned the clothes from a body at J. H. Taylor & Song undertakers and walked away, fleeing several blocks after the pursuit.
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Louisville
Robert Price
Price
Dredd
J. H. Taylor & Song Undertaking
Hartford physician remarries after divorce notes
Two days after divorce, a well known Hartford physician, noted for his place, presents his marriage record to the neighborhood. The doctor wed Miss Mahal Fergusog of Parkesvaian after a separation of about a year. The ceremony occurred at a Catholic church with local clergy and attendees, including Father Verkermbroedik. The report mentions the first wife’s residence and ongoing arrangements for the physician’s family.
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New ‘Hartford
Taynes
Jaynes
Alison
Innessy
Miss Mahal Pergusog
Parkesvaian
Waar
Verkermbroedik
Ervel
Catholic Chirch
Taneks
Kessimond Wile
A.D. Bailey
Story Lake
St. Mary's
Senaor
Tino
Lee
J. MM. Poiana
Lalayeue
Etree
Sinhone
Duces i Orieg
Cascadén Firms Consolidate After Capital Boom
Cascaden-Mfg Co absorbs Cascaden-Vaughan and related outfits in Westfield, increasing capital stock from 20000 to 400000. Thomas Cascaden and J R Vaughan lead the consolidation to streamline operations, move offices, and keep engines and tools made in Westfield while Vaughan operations shift to newer sites.
City May Appeal Case Over Land Use and Fines
City Attorney Swisher announces appeal on a Waterloo case regarding funding for the commission and land use outside Lucinds Johnson. The jury found for the plaintiff. judge Raasly pending. New enforcement plan sends drunks and violators to street work under Commissioner Hafar. seven days’ employment offered, with possible extension up to forty days.
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Swisher
Raturshee
Lucinds Johnson
Hallowell
E. B. McCoy
W. Wilby
Johnson
City of Waterloo
Dudge Raasiy Press. Ig
van Metre
Jim Hinton
Hafar
Saad
Trench Collapse Buries Workman in LaPsyelle Site
Ed Snyder was burned alive and buried in a trench at 1101 LaFayette Street LaPsyelle Thursday afternoon. Fellow workers Kiddy and Killer tried to rescue him as a landslide collapsed the embankment trapping Snyder eighteen inches beneath soil. Police and a rapid transit crew were summoned, but Snyder died before rescue arrived.
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Ed. Snyder
Mr. Sarde
Harry Kiddy
Killer
Mr. Snyder
HY Beuleston
LaFayette, Street
Snyder
Welleston
Wddy
Killermay
Walt
Rapid Transit Company
Emmi Emmick’s Estate Ties To Niece In Search Of Burial Plans
An Iowa estate case reveals Emmi Emmick named administrator for John Jimmick’s property after his death at Presbyterian hospital. A niece Elizabeth J. Chase is identified in a letter from Emmick, with reports suggesting the estate may total around sixty thousand dollars. Burial plans hinge on locating family graves as relatives pursue final arrangements.
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Va Rodeatmar
John Jimmick
Presbyterian Hospital
John
Elizabeth J. Chase
Deka Emmick
Dakota
Iowa
Mason
George Shipman
Mt Gill
Chin
Emmick
Local notes mix with family chatter in bunkerton diary
A fragmentary Bunkerton SeSEE item records family gossip and community scraps. It mentions Bryan as a prospective president with republican ties, a Wisconsin link, several named locals, a barn frame incident, a wedding, illness notes, travel to Chicago, a book sales visit, and general weather-related concerns affecting elders.
Horses Tangled on Track Injuring Team and Rider
A team of white horses pulling a cart became tangled on a track near Great Western and Rock Island. The horses and the driver were injured, with a bystander noting the incident as chaotic and unclear. The scene drew attention as bystanders and locals attempted to assist before medical help arrived.
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Island Cross
Marie Bed
Hye Uise
Geney
Kindness Reward Ties To Historic Help In Colorado
A 47 year old man, Wilimr Ta Rutledge of this city, receives $35 000 for an act of kindness done years ago in Colorado. While Rutledge, a painter, housed two men, H Paul and an ill companion, during a two week stay when both were broke. Delayed notification brought this substantial reward after Reishein ton tract of land valued at $3500 was left to Rutledge in Colorada.
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Rick Island
Wilimr Ta. Rutledze
Reishein
Colorada
H. Paul
Rutledge
Colorado
Paul
Resting Place for Disturbed Dead at Jacob's Hill
Old Waterloo residents report remains buried in 1856 at a then burying ground were found during grading at Jacob's Hill. Relatives sought temporary interment, but months passed with no contact. Remains likely to be moved to the county farm. One body described as exceptionally large showed preserved features until air contact caused rapid decay. Decision awaits J P Iinganim’s consult with Coroner J L Robt.
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W. C. Munger
Waterloo
Ohio
J.P. Iinganiin
J. L. Robt
Skeleton burials spark local mystery on Jacob's Hill
Numerous human skeletons unearthed during road work near William Galloway company buildings were reburied on Jacob's Hill after debates. Articles allege insurance and fraternal order schemes tied to Council Bluffs move, with arrests anticipated. locals describe a tense, evolving case amid transfers of offices and indictments.
Waterloo City Tax Value Looms Then Teem With Change
City assessors project a 16 million dollar taxable value for Waterloo with a hoped for substantial increase in several quarters. The Hast Park farm development, bought by Howrey and McWilliams, is cited among improvements. A possible 11 thousand dollar rise is mentioned in another source. The board of equalization meets as figures remain unreliable and the process proceeds slowly with many holders hard to reach.
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Waterloo
Willtenah
Hast Park
Howrey & McWilliams
Board of Equalization
Three Men Charged With Breaking and Entering Train Car
Roy Billings, Joe Silver, and W H Silver were arrested in Cedar Falls after a Great Western railway car break in on March 7. Special Agent T F Cleary investigated. They waived preliminary hearing and were bound over to the grand jury under $200 bonds each. All three had recent ties to Great Western and International Harvester at Westfield.
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Joe Silver
W.H. Silver
Roy Billings
Court of Justice J
Hildebrand
Drreste
T.F. Cleary
Chigago Great ‘Western Railway
Cadar Falla
Great Western
Joe
W. H. Bilver
International Harvestern Company
Westfield
Caldwell
Waterloo
Grand Jury
Joy
W. H. Sliver
Cedar Falls
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Piarsday
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Moore
F. W Nick
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Oelwein Friends
J. T. Keane
Dubuque
Mary B. Sanborn
Danentar
J. V. Remmer
Ia Kiveter
J.T. Bettgether
Aire. Zalder
Callie
Krlenda
Ladies Aid Society
M. B. Shares
G. W. Roberts
Wemenday
J. B. Murphy
Knights of Columbus
Henry Trebon, Sr
Herbert G. Highe
W. M. Highe
Internal Revenue Collector's Office
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B. H. Green
Moors
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Dover
Join Futts
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Newton
Ochweln
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Bethard
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Suimay
Keyhorn Fitzgerald
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Woe
W. H. Silver
Roy Billinge
Great Western Brake
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