Lost Water Franchise Fails On Third Reading After Mayor Ruling
The Waterloo water franchise vote collapsed at the third reading when Mayor Rector ruled the original ordinance was not properly presented, replacing it with a revised measure. Aldermen debate rates, wells, and public notice as they prepare to take up the issue again tonight with a final hearing planned for next Monday.
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Hestor
Fual
Ita
Heli Abatthik
Baying
Reutor
Atead
Hildebrand
Mo. Gonz
French
Brown
Ds Fallows
Aer Hildebrand
Wes
Scheher
Restor
Rector
Oly
Water Company
Reo
Slidetrand
Waterloo
Beause
Rath
Alan Fortinat
John Rathig
Tnew
Carroll de Wright
Oskaloosa
Addal
J. J. Ewert
Dewar
Barclay
P. Adams
Heiple
Texas
Joder Granted Permit Hold Still Injunction Hearing
In district court Judge Platt denied the injunction sought against A T Joder of Hudson. Attorneys argued that technical violations of law existed while testimony focused on who bought and to whom liquor was sold in Grundy county. The case centered on permission to continue aquor for medical purposes under the permit and whether liquor was sold to parties without proper township residence specification.
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Platt
H. Long
Joder
Mr. Joder
Aquor
A.T. Joder
Hudson
Erage
Argients
D’fattorney
Dunshee
Sed Mullan
Pickett
Ternoor
Grundy
Dunsheg
Rte
Ramo
Waterloo
WAZE
Tania
Grundy County
Grundy-county
Mullan
Women’s War on Liquor Pledge Promotes Reform Campaign
A Waterloo group speeches detail W G I U aims to curb liquor traffic, defend home and native land, and aid mothers and families. Prosecution over liquor requests highlights township naming issues. druggists’ permits revoked, cases dismissed. Members urge mothers to join campaigns and fight negative influences while stressing hard work funded efforts.
Death Calls and Local Obituaries in Waterloo Area
Notices report the death of Harry Hildebrand at 28 and lung illness, Mary Hershey Wagner passing at 69 near Waterloo, and Rhoda Scarbrough dying at 38 with a newborn. Surviving relatives and hometown ties across Waterloo, Orange township, and adjacent towns are listed in brief family notices.
Suit Reveals Faust in Life in Coweta
George Johnson files a $40,000 suit against Henry Jatkes, detailing a Faustian drama. He alleges James arranged with him for $12,000 to kill himself after a year, leaving Johnson $50,000 via life insurance. James reportedly took the money, spent freely, and married, then refused to repay or carry out the contract.
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Coweta
I. D
George Johnson
Agaiiet Henry Jatkes
Govitia
Johnson
James
Leg Harbor
Boa Constrictor Found in Banana Shipment at Iowa Plant
In Uttumwa Iowa May 24 John James a hustler and three coworkers faced a panic when a young boa constrictor four feet six inches long was found coiled around a banana stalk. The reptile escaped notice during unloading as fruit was packed in gunny sacks. James killed the snake after a struggle and moved the stock to a chill room.
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Uttumwa
John James
James
Wards Named Commissioners to Appraise Property Sale
The article notes J. W. Krapel W. L. Ningworth and W. W. McFarlans as commissioners to appraise property and improvements. Sale will follow appraised value with proceeds divided among heirs per interest held. The Reporter thanks C. W. Bet on Alvin Texas for Cape Jessamine buds gift.
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J. W. Krapel
W. L. Ningworth
W. W. McFarlans
C. W. Betaon
Alvin
Texas
Hinkle Re-elected to Episcopal Diocese Body at Burlington
Delegates to the Episcopal convention in Burlington returned last evening with Rev. G. W. Hinkle of Christ Episcopal church re‑elected to the standing committee and chosen as chairman during Bishop Morrison's absence. The convention reported harmony and improved finances with a treasury balance and a pledge to raise $1000 in the year. Christ church of Waterloo credited with sending $58 over last year. Also noted is a local horse fine study and adjustments in city penalties for drunk driving, including new minimum fines up to $7.50.
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Burlington
G. W. Hinklé
Christ Episcopal Church
Morrison
State Missionary Board
Christ
City Medical Association
Judge van Meter
van Metre
A. B. Kepford
Black jack gum used by Boston pitcher amid shortage
The Smith Lichty Hillman Co to day shipped two bars of Black Jack chewing gum to Gus Conner of the Boston Baseball Club in the National League. The gum’s usefulness was noted during West Bend exhibition season and efforts were made to supply the team in the east. Bobby Brush helped secure the gum and the Waterloo lender plans to furnish Pitcher Dart with a box for the Waterloo team. Also reports: Clande Bennett bought a half interest in a Clarion lumber and coal business and will move there. D Becker recovering from head abscess. East Waterloo assessors urged to return tax books by May 15. township assessors reminded to finalize returns for equalization.
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Smith, Lichty& Hillman Co
Gus Conner
Boston
Bobby Brash
Osage
Dorher
West Beden
Bobby Brush
Dart
Waterloo
Clande
Bennett
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Stain
Clarion
D. Becker
Randolph Street
East Waterloo
Creek
Spring Creek
Washington
Emma Beckman
Gringy
Axegssore Khal
Oklahoma
Texas
Ed. Schmidt
Ohio
Jeri
Lena Schmitt
Jamestown
CG. W
Mies Beulgh’ Horte
Misa Rutter
Yitral
Agaitt
Sophis Tegtmeter
Mr. Burr
Sumner
Iowa
Misa Tegtmeter
Fayette
Bremet
Henry
Lewis Webber
Barclay
Emert
Dewar
Bouquet
Schmitt
Joe
Holdiman
Bresly
Widdle
Follett & Emert
Kirby
H. F. Meyer
Swartz
Lester
C.J. Kirby
Much Abused Ma Ends U3 Mu (Note: exceeds 70 chars. truncated)
Joan Mober g, sixty, killed himself after his wife locked him in a wood shed to keep him from saloons. incident occurred in Burlington on May 24.
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Burlington
Jows
Joan Moberg
Waterloo Convention City Chosen For Next Meeting
Sioux City May 24 special: Waterloo selected unanamously as the next convention city for the fourteenth annual Department Council of Patriarchs Militant. Brigadier General Paul Van Dyck re-elected vice president. A C Peterson elected treasurer. Local notes report windmill, tower, butter price, and a Jamestown delegation, with weddings, farming notes, and community updates.
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Sioux City
Department Council
F. Yeverday
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Manchester
Paul van Dyck
Des Moines
A. C. Peterson
Estherville
Hayland
Ura
Theoice
J. E. Lambert
Newton
Rayburn
Bride Loses Groom After Shave Plans in Cleveland
Sheriman Tweedy of the west side lost his bride to get a shave and vanished with Mian Blanche Dewey after a downtown night, leading to a frantic police search by her father who feared a kidnapping. Claude McRowe of Buffalo, the former fiancé from years ago, joined their wedding trip, prompting a hurried ceremony in Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Sheriman Tweedy
West Side
Mian
Blanche Dewey
Mabe Avenue
N. W
Tweedy
Claude McRowe
Buffalo
Parente
Ineune
Corner property sale on Mulberry and Fifth streets
Will Brothers sold their corner property at Fifth and Mulberry to Dr F T Hartman for about 15000. The 96 by 120 foot site houses barns and offices of a firm, opposite East Water Street High School and Carnegie library. Possession given. tenants remain for now while plans to build proceed.
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Will Bros. Bell
East Waterloo High School
Carnegia Library
Mulherry
Itvbag
Will Bros
Fowlers
Hartman
Jegva
Waterloo
Branéfer
Maind Plang
Buckingham and Tana County leaders injured in buggy crash
Presidents Lewis Kohler and George Willmore of Buckingham and Tana County were thrown from a buggy along Eagle Center road while returning from Waterloo. The rig overturned after the team balked. Willmore suffered a hand laceration, treated by Dr Jerger. Both men were taken to police and later to a local barn before continuing home.
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Lewis Kohler
George
Willmore
Buckingham
Tana County
Eagle Center
Waterloo
Jerger
Police Aurou
Riley loses Waterloo properties and plans shelter
John Riley, once owner of three Waterloo homes, now homeless after selling his last property at 50 Lafayette Street to J. Foley. Possession set for July 1, for about $5,000. Justice McNally of Hudson declines advising on subpoenas in the Joder case, claiming no involvement and that the information came by telephone from a Waterloo attorney.
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J. H. Riley
Waterloo
Iitnss
Riley
LaFayette Street
J. &. Foley
Justice McNally
Hudson
Joder
Joe Ellis Drew 15 Days in Jail
Joe Ellis received a sentence of 15 days in jail after an arraignment before Judge Van Metre Friday morning. He was chased after stealing a can of bed meat from Turner and Gould grocery and was later found with a bank book in favor of James C. Zeren. Zeran's coat and book and other items were reportedly taken during the incident.
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Joe Ellis
van Metre
Ellis
Turner’ & Gould
Zeran
Evans
Fourth
Line Street
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TION
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Ladies Say Capital
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Gethlig
Paul
Sottéone
Chautausii
Betty
Imaell
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Carl Bickley
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Cooley
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Eit Bickley
Robert Bick
Ley
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Carl
Cecil
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Emil
Nanks
Blekley
A. J
Harry Hildebrand
Mary Wagner
H. A. Boar
Mr. Hildebrand
Grant Avenue
A. Hildebrand
Tebes
West Waterloo High School
Herty Miller
Suillness
McCartney Sporting Goods
Aurvive
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Mary Hershey Wagner
Wm. Wagner
Adame Street
Wagner
Canada
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Freeman
Maquoketa
Frank
California
Laporta
Pearl Rundell
Jesup
Dora Rundell
Missouri
Lucy Chiryeler
Laporte
Delta Chrysler
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Faust
Hinkle
J. He Riley
Lorene
J. F. Rainbow
Lorens
Cymihelaire
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Gatlof Boston
Nira. C
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Ina Mawaci
York
WM. Winkieman
Waterloo Convention City
France
John Riley
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