Kretschmer Withdraws from Bid for State Treasurer
Fred N. Kretschmer of Dubuque announces withdrawal from the Republican race for Iowa state treasurer. He cites loyalty to Senator Allison and opposition to any candidate who could threaten Allison’s renomination, calling his action a patriotic stand for the senior senator and the party’s unity.
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Kretschmer
Allison
Iowa
United States
Senate
Dubuque
Kretscmer
Kretechmer
W. W. Benson
Republican County Central Committee
Iowan
Dubuque County
Third
Leister Alfison
Alice
Republican Party of
FHED
N. Kretschmer
Mr. Kretrehmer
Cronson
D. GC. Glasser
Jacol It
Cummings Campaign Announcement for Third Term Nomination
Gay Cumming announced three months ago his candidacy for renomin ation after serving two full terms and beginning a third term of one year under a biennial amendment. The governor noted it was an extraordinary proposition and that no other Tow governor had a five year term or sought a third consecutive nomination. The governor explained it was with great reluctance that he supported the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Gov. Cumming
Sioux Cuy Journal
Gay, Cumming
Towaver
Engineer Killed In Cab Collision At Crossing
Burlington May 26 John D B Tolin son veteran enginest of the Chicago Burlington and Quinney system was leaning from his cab when a passing switch engine struck him on the head at a test crossing yesterday and he was killed instantly The victim was mashed to pulp according to the report from the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
John DB. Tolinson
Burlington & Quinney
Highead
New Traction Wagon Captures Waverly Attention
In Waverly on May 25 Ed Meyers unveiled a wagon-mobile using a gasoline engine under the wagon frame to power movement. It runs about 15 miles per hour and hauls up to four tons with a unique gearing and steering based on sirtomobile design. Meyers, a Janesville resident and former Waverly citizen, predicts revolutionizing hauling on country roads and notes the machines will cost around 200 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Bremer
Ed. Meyers
Janesville
Mr. Meyers
Meyers
Children Hindered by Plow Plight Near Neenah
In Oshkosh on May 25 a farmer southwest of Neenah was accused of tying four of his seven children to a corn plow and dragging them in a ten acre truck garden. Neighbors report seeing the acts as Dr. Wilkie from Milwaukee compelled five children to attend school. The oldest child hitched to the plow is not more than fourteen.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Neenah
Wilkie
Milwaukee
Fox River Valley
Raid on East Side Rooming House Leads to Fines
Midnight raid on an east side rooming house resulted in four couples and the proprietress being taken to the police station. Bonds were posted for morning appearance, with males fined 4.85 dollars and women 10 dollars each for disorderly conduct. The proprietress pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house. Total collected: 47.70 dollars. Two plain drunks received 0.85 dollar fines each, plus 1 dollar paid toward that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonda
van Metre
Suit Continued in Dairy Partnership Dispute
The civil case of C. F. Tester versus William Carpenter was continued after both parties and their attorneys met at Justice Switzer's office. They aim to settle without further suit. The men had formed a dairy partnership, each supplying equal cows and sharing proceeds, with allegations of one partner sending inferior milk while keeping higher quality milk from the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Tester
William Carpenter
Justice Switzer
Pradter
Ag & Resuit
Park officials secure option on Chautauqua park tract
The Wa terlin park commissioners obtained an option on the Cedar River land now called Chautauqua park. An informal meeting in E T Cowin's office resulted in terms granting options for 84 lots at 172 dollars per lot on the south half of the tract and 16 dollars per lot for the remainder, with all options expiring at noon on the fifth of January, 2006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Cedar River Park
Chautauqua Park
E. T. Cowin Thuratay
City of Waterlin
Fairview Cemetery
Titown
Chautauqua
Canal Bill Marks Unfinished Senate Business
Washington May 25 Senator Kittredge mov ed to deem the sea level Panama canal CID unfinished business in the senate. The measure remains unresolved as debate continues on the canal project status and procedural handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kittredge
Senate
Perkins Leads In Iowa City Delegates Fight In 1901 Convention
May 25 report shows Perkins ahead in Iowa City precincts with 120 to 1 for Cummins in early tallies. Perkins wins second ward, boosting anti Cummins delegates. County results indicate Perkins gains majorities, cutting Cummins strength to projected 770 anti Cummins delegates by week end.
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Towa City
Iowa City
Perkins
Cummins
Iowa County
Accidental Shot Wounds Doerfler in West Fourth Street Home
A. F. Doerfler narrowly escaped a worse injury last night while cleaning a 12 caliber revolver at his West Fourth Street residence. The gun discharged as he opened the chamber, bullet grazing his left foot and breaking a joint in the second toe. He walked to a physician, later relying on a crutch, and reported limited pain.
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Doerfler
West Fourth Street
Raymond Chase Narrates Life of Traveling Actor
Waterloo friend Raymond Chase, visiting his brother Charles, shares stories from a show tour. He recalls playing Bob Hicks in The College Widow and praises his Nashville praise, with reviews noting his strong performance and world travels. He recounts earthquakes, quarantines, and a wreck, and explains the quest for a suitable costume. He plans summer in Waterloo and then rejoining his company in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Chase
Charles Chase
Waterloo
Chicago
Bob" Hicks
Bil
Chase
Nashville
Tenn
Bob Hicks
Atwater College
Dorothy Tennant
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Des Moines Oy
Quincy Adams Sawyer
India
Waterloo Relief Fund Sends 3420.65 to California Earthquake Sufferers
Waterloo citizens contributed 3420.65 to aid California quake victims with a final check of 114.95 sent to Santa Rosa mayor C F Fowler on Friday. The effort exceeded initial hopes, included canned goods, and drew praise from the Red Cross and coast organizations for prompt, generous relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fowler
Waterloo Relief Committee
Santa Rosa
Calif
Waterloo
California
Frisco
Washington
Dr. Divine
Red Cross Society
San Francisco
Waterton
Red Cross
Assembly After Smoot at Utah Senator Memorial
May 25 at the Presbyterian general assembly Samuel Wishand presented a memorial to the U.S. Senate urging Reed Smoot's removal as Utah senator amid great tumult. The Cumberland Presbyterian assembly welcomed visitors warmly, while the Senate privileges committee adjourned without action on the Smoot case due to many members being absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyes Moiner
Presbyterian General Assembly
Samuel Wishand
D. D
Utah
United States Senate
Reed Smoot
Washington
Cumberland Presbyterian
Corbett
Senate Committee On Privileges
Smoat
Lawrence Muan Insanity Verdict In Waterloo Case
Vinton Iowa May 25 The coroner's jury investigating the suicide of Lawrence Mhar of Waterloo ruled insanity as the cause. An inquiry held at a sister’s request revealed a temporarily insane state during the attempted murder of his wife and subsequent failed suicide with a smoking revolver. Domestic troubles and prolonged use of liquor intensified his morose disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Lawrence Mhar
Waterloo
Éleader
Waterlino Concrete Block Machine Company Elects Officers
The Block Company elects officers for the year at a meeting in its offices. Elected are President and Secretary O E Sweeney, Vice President E L Hunt, Treasurer K E McStay, Directors O H Sweeney FP E McStay G L Hunt and A E Lovejoy. The band will be five members with a vacancy allowed temporarily. The company reports strong factory business in the past year and optimistic prospects for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlno Concrete Brick and Block Machine Company
Fallawa
O. E. Sweeney
E. L. Hunt
K. EL McStay
Sweeney
E McStay
Hunt
A. EL Lovejoy
Busimsa
Death in Chautauqua Park Beloved Waterloo Resident Dies
Conrad Metzner died at the family home in Chautauqua Park after a lengthy illness. A native of Yankton born February 19, 1854, he had worked as a harness and shoe dealer before retirement. Survived by wife Katie and sons Arthur and Irving. Irving resides in Chicago. Metzner had lived in Waterloo seven months after moving from previous homes in Yankton and Jefferson. He was active in the Congregational church and affiliated with ALO UW.
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Conrad Metzner
Chautauqua Park
Waterloo
Melaner
Katie Melzner
Arthur
Melzner
Irving CG
Chicago
Germany
Yankton
S. C
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Congregational Church
ALO. UW
Three Ly nches and Grand Jury Report in Springfield
May 25 Springfield Mo The special grand jury investigating the riot of April 4 released its final report. It found no attack on Mrs Mina Edwards as alleged and ruled the two accused men Duncan and Croker could not have been at the scene. The sheriff and police were deemed negligent in duty. The two lynched men were arrested the day after the woman's story emerged. She was a domestic seeking work who said two black men beat her escort and dragged him into ashes.
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Springfield
Mina Edwards
Duncan
Croker
Memorial exercises by Kuigars of Columbus marked
The Kuigars of Columbus will halt memorial exercises in their hall on Sunday, May 37 at 4 00 pm The program includes solo by Miss Susie Gos weiler roll call by F J Harlon grand knights address by P 3 Rechtfertig solo by Miss Margaret Wagner oration An Ideal Knight by Rev Father M Cooney oration Fraternity by E P Davies a duet by Mesdames William Mitchell and Matt O Keefe questions Grand Rabbit answers Chaplain prayer Chaplain
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Kuigars of Columbus
Susie Goswiller
F. J. Harlon
Rechtfertig
Margaret Wagner
Father M. Cooney
E. P. Davies
William Mitchell
Matt. O'Keefe
Novel plan to cure boy by brain membranes
Toledo Ohio May 23. Diseased membranes in the head and brain are blamed for the character defect of Joseph Shoot a 10 year old boy. An operation removes the unhealthy membranes and shows early signs of improved behavior. Previously he was described as unmanageable but doctors report he is now more tractable and may become transformed after further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Joseph Shoot
Jao
Reinbeck and Vicinity farmers replant as cutworms hit crops
Courier reports many farmers complain cutworms are damaging corn forcing replanting. John Gange completed a fine 278 foot well east of town with 16 feet of water. F Gange Co of Hudson building a windmill over it. James Dickey near town had a fire accident in the chicken-raising area when a lamp caused blaze. two brooders, the poultry house and over 100 young chicks were destroyed. Dickey suffered burns to hands and eyebrows.
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John Gange
F. Gange
Powtuy
Dickty
Waterloos Chautauqua Adds Secure Concert Co Feature
The Boston Carnival Concert Co. appears as a late feature for the Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute on July 9 and 10. Described as first of its kind west of Chicago, the program blends irustrated songs, hat flards, transitions, classic boslag, and a carnival of lights celebrating the seasons with garb and birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Carnival Concert Co
Waterloo Chautanqua and Bible Institute
Chicago
Record of Divorces and Vital Statistics Law
The new law requires county clerks to keep a complete record of all divorces and marriages and report them to the state registrar by August first each year. Assessors must also record births and include them in the clerk’s report, creating a public record with numerous facts.
Denial Filed Inindependence Avenue Car Assault Case
Edward and Frank Rutter denied responsibility for injuring motorman Oberchain on an Independence Avenue car on March 1. Oberchain seeks 1008 dollars from each brother for personal injuries, while the Rutters claim self defense after a verbal altercation. Attorneys Feely Fealy represent the defendants and B F Swisher represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Frank Rutter
O. S. Oberchein
Independence Avenue
Plainiff
Rutters
Rotters
Oberchain
Qberchain
Frank
Feely & Fealy
B. F. Swisher
Plain- Lift
Ciruses Clash Over Waterloo Dates Ahead of June Shows
Forepaugh Sells to perform in Waterloo on Wednesday June 27 with advance agents placing lithographs. Wallace Circus slated for June 17 prompting early licensing chatter and potential admission price talk amid prior Waterloo circus scraps lowering prices from 40 to 25 cents.
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Waterloo
Wallace
Lynch
SANKER'S SON HELD AS SLAYER IN MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Ernest Denicke an engineer and son of E A Denicke a banker and capitalist was arrested yesterday on manslaughter charges. He wore an old uniform during the fire and acted as a volunteer guard. He admits shooting an unidentified refugee fighting with a marine. The body was weighted and sunk in the bay with no report to military headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franccisco
Ernest Denicke
Philippines
E. A. Denicke
Hal
Waterloo Honored and Iowa Undertakers Pick Ced ar Rapids
Waterloo was honored as M J O Keefe was elected second vice president of the Iowa Undertakers Association. The Burlington convention adjourned yesterday and Ced ar Rapids won the next meeting by 46 to 35. C M Woods praised Waterloo as a capable host city and noted a Democratic convention would be hard to infiltrate there.
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M. J. O'Keefe
Iowa Undertakers Association
Burlington
Cedac Rapids
Waterloo
M. Woods
Talon
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Fred N. Kretachmer
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Hag
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For
Bob Hicke
Santa Rosa, California
Lawrence Muan
Block Company
Missouri
Knights of Columbus
Hall
Reinbeck and Vicinity
Secure Concert Company
Q. S. Oberchain
Girgus
Sanker
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