Mukden Battles Escalate as Japanese Advance Near Port Arthur
Reports from Mukden and surrounding fronts detail heavy Japanese bombardment of Pondloff hill and eastward troop movements on Satur day and Sunday. Russians defend trenches near the plain hills while fighting rages along Rikluoy and Etz Anta Biblung front lines. Port Arthur attacks, Shakhe river losses, and chest budget estimates for 1905 also surface, noting large war expenditures and upcoming fiscal year.
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Etz Anta Biblung
Tiountaing
Sient
Ahiing Mountain
Rikluoy Mountain
Trenéeles
President Roosevelt Thanked by Slocum Survivors Group
Washington October 31 President Roosevelt received a letter from officers of the organization of General Slocum survivors thanking him for his interest in the disaster and for promptly dismissing from government service those whom in part bore responsibility for it.
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Washington
Roosevelt
General Slocum
Building Collapses in Memphis. Eight Rescued
A building in Memphis Tenn collapsed this morning. Eight persons were pulled from the rubble. The sole serious injury is Joseph Fisher, who is expected to recover. A Black saloon porter is believed buried in the debris.
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Memphis
Tenn
Continental Savings Bank
Joseph Fisher
Cedar Falls Registration Surges Before Election Day
Registration in Cedar Falls for Thursday Friday and Saturday last week nearly matches total 1900 four day totals, indicating a large anticipated vote. Four wards show a combined count of 2066 with expectations to exceed next Saturday’s mark.
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Cedar Falle
Night of Halloween parties planned across the city
The city hosts many Halloween events this evening with Ghost Parties and dances. Extra police protection will be provided as Young America is urged to keep enthusiasm in check and prevent property damage. Ben Hur members, Rathbone Sisters, Waterloo Business College grads, and various households host gatherings with lanterns, masks, dancing, and feasts in halls and churches.
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Hallowe'en
F. L. ‘Fanner
Tesi
Lerice
Wellington
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Ladies Guild of the Church
H.B. Hoxte
Steamore Street
C. F. Green
Walnolt Street
G. T. Howes
East Fifth Street
Waterloo church to appoint Rev Noah Gatwick pastor
The Waterloo Christian church board on Grant avenue between West Fourth and Fifth streets has summoned Rev. Noah Gatwick of Griswold to become pastor after months without a minister. Gatwick preached in Waterloo two weeks ago and is expected to arrive in about four weeks. he led Griswold for four years and previously preached in Griswold.
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the Water Jo
Grant Avenue
West Fourth
Fifth Streets
Noah Gatwick
Griswold
Ed. Wright
Wright
Garwick
Waterloo
Gomi
Registration Surge Boosts Waterloo Voter Totals in 1904
Four wards record over 4,000 registrations across Thursday to Saturday with 3,208 total in 1900 300+ more registered in 1904, led by Third Ward. Activity driven by laborers and new incorporated areas, last day next Saturday for final additions. Old quotes warn unregistered voters cannot vote or participate in petitions.
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Thess. Agures
Waterloo
Thdy
Third Ward
Thelma Sisson Child Dies in Waterloo Home
Thelma Sisson daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Sisson died Saturday afternoon at 4 00 at the family home Sixth and Commercial Streets aged eleven months and six days from acute indigestion. The child’s remains were prepared for burial and shipped to Laporte City her former home and buried in West View cemetery there. The funeral was held in the Methodist church in Laporte City this morning at 10:00.
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Thelma Sisson
W. L. Sisson
West View
Laporte City
New Law Firm Formed Wenner Joins Birdgall Partnership
A new Waterloo law partnership of Wenner and Birdgall is formed with Edward J. Wenner becoming junior member. Wenner, educated at Iowa State University and Yale, hails from Garrison Iowa and brings wide Blackhawk County practice.
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W.N. Birdgall
Edward J. Wenner
LaFayette
Blackhawk County
State
Wenner
Waterloo
Garrison
Towa
Beiig
Iowa State University
Yale
Fraud Used in Securing Name Alleged in Case
The trial began today as Mrs. W. A. Hopkins appeared as plaintiff. Defendant claims a woman in the case worked with her relatives in a scheme. A jury is secured for the proceedings.
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Parente
Few Arrests Made in October Case Totals
City report by Chief Sim Merling shows ninety eight cases disposed of in October by Police Judge Martin. Majority were vagrants and drunks with minor offenses listed. court notes few unusual cases and a quiet month. The second matter concerns Mrs Hopkins vs David F Johnson over a $175 note and $22.83 board bill with alleged fraud and a claim of Eva A Rowley as the real signer. Trial expected to last several days with witnesses lengthy.
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Jinea
Martin
Mil A. Hopking
David F. Johnson
Tim
Isbor
Blair
Manchester
Johnson
Hag
Eva A. Rowley
PaUyeygo BemsanzeRa
serziDa
Old Employee William Humpke Dies at Union Central Shops
William Humpke, born in Germany in 1834, longtime employee at the Union Central shops since 1882, died at 10:00 Saturday evening after a faultless service record. Funeral at the Lutheran church tomorrow at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. C. P. Hasskarl. Survived by wife and two married daughters.
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William Humpke
Il Unoia
Germany
Munoly Central
Lutheran Church
C. P. Hasskarl
Burns to be a barber with learn tonsorial art while imprisoned
The article reports Charles Burns will study barbering in prison at Anamosa while Charles Barber, a burglar, will gain stone cutting knowledge. Sheriff Caldwell details the transfer of two Blackhawk County men, Burns and Barber, to the penitentiary for thirteen years and six months respectively, noting a calm journey and no escape attempts.
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Charles Burns
Charles Barber
Wil H
Sheri J. D. Caldwell
Anamosa
Blackhawk County
Burny
Tougerial
Miode
Burns
Barber
Frank Miller
Miller
Well Known Woman Mrs Tryphosia Hull Rites Held in Raymond
Funeral services for Mrs Tryphosia Hull were conducted in Raymond with Rev. Miles Skinner of Waterloo officiating. A pioneer resident with husband Harvey Hull, she moved from Wisconsin to Barclay Township then Raymond, later living in Rockwell City with L A Hall. She died Friday aged 90. burial followed a short service in Rockwell City. Only surviving relative is son L G Hull of Rockwell City.
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Harvey Hull
Coupe
Wisconsin
Mr. Hull
Barclay Township
Raymond
DiGs Bilis
Bell
M. Gilley
W. Edgington
Edward Marble
Aon
L. GO. Hull
Rockwell City
Sunday School Rally at Grace Church Draws Crowded Attendance
Hundreds of Grace church Sunday school pupils joined a rally that made a memorable event. A seating program of recitations and music began at 10:20 AM in the church auditorium. Cedar Falls Methodist Sunday school orchestra, led by Miss Cutler, performed sixteen pieces. A well supported collection will aid church work.
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Grace Church
A. Ariting- Progtam
Methodiat
Cedar Falls Under
Wil
Miss Peart sisters to open millinery store soon
Maude Kyine and her sister, daughters of R Q Ivyne, plan to open a millinery shop and establish a partnership with Mrs R J Black. They bring experience from their father's East Fourth Street store and are skilled milliners ready to offer updated fashions.
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Peart
Maude Kyine
R. Q. I.vine
Hety
R.J. Black
Waterloo
Aequires
Tor & Commerely
East Fourth Street
Waterloo party to attend Dubuque Eagles hall dedication
A group from Waterloo including L. C. Hanlon M. J. O Keefe Wik Ewald Henry Clemens and Sam Frenk travels to Dubuque for the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall dedication tonight. A program of speeches and toasts is planned with Hanlon listed as a speaker. The meeting will be attended by all presidents of Eagles in the state and many prominent members. After the business session a banquet will follow.
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Waterloo
L. C. Hanlon
M. J. O'Keefe
Wik Ewald
Henry Clemens
Sam Frenk
Dubuque
Order of Eagles
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