Lifeless Babe Found Beside Cedar River Mystery Deepens
A dead newborn female infant was found naked on the east bank of the Cedar River near Rath Packing Plant by a boy Wednesday forenoon. Authorities consider possible murder or abortion, with the body cast toward the water and recovered for an inquest. An earlier similar case near Fifth Street Bridge is recalled as the investigation seeks the child's origins and parents. The report also notes local heating plant work at Mulberry Street, with construction nearing completion.
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Waterloo
Cedar River
O'Keefe & Town
Rath
J. W. Rath
Police Department
Leighton
Rohb
Trustice Jr. B. Kuhns
J. F. Kilingamon
Fifth Street Bridge
Andrew Hesny
Riftwood
Cordner Kuhns
Dope Fiend Robert Sparks Escapes from City Jail
Robert Sparks, sentenced to fifteen days for felony, escaped confinement Wednesday from the basement of city hall where the stone pile was kept. He climbed a small window to the alleyback and fled into the residence district and is at large. Officer Uri helped recapture him Tuesday, and Mrs. Taneyhill and children plan to move to California for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sparks
Medé Eacape
Sparks
Uri
Supreme Court Affirms Car Bon Plaster Case Judgment
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a Blackhawk county judgment in R. E. Chaffee et al v N. J. Berkley et al, totaling 20,000 dollars. The decision, issued after the Slay 1907 term, fixes liability for secret profits from a land deal and approves 2,400 dollars for services with interest from January 21, 1904.
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Supreme Court
District Court of
Blackhawk County
Tess
Change at Hummel: Ronquests retire. Grubn takes over
Landlord Ronquest of the Hummel hotel sold the lease and furnishings to Gr. and W. Grubn, with possession taken last evening. The popular house has drawn a large patronage from traveling men and city residents for nearly two years under Ronquest and is expected to continue its well regarded, hospitable service under new management. The Ronquests will stay on briefly before retirement and travel to England.
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Ronquest
Hummel
Hhis
W.fp
Grubn
W. ¥. Gruan Hag
Waterloo Saddlery Company
Mrs. Ronquest
England
Diphtheria and Scarlat Fever Quarantine Reported
Among the ill, the Gibbs home has been quarantined for diphtheria while the Rose household endures scarlet fever. Myrna Commins of 1014 Randolph Street also ill with chicken pox.
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Joseph Gibbs
Rose
Waterloo Man Offered VP GM Post by Denver Line
O D Olmstead of Waterloo has been offered vice president and general manager of a new 65 mile Denver railroad project. Olmstead has not decided. he is established in his Waterloo legal practice and reluctant to leave. J A Larson, formerly of Osage, now in Copenish Michigan banking, visits Osage to check interests and reconnect with old friends.
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Waterloo
Denver
O. D. Olmstead
Olmstead
Waterson
Qlmsteag
J. A. Larson
Osage
Copenish
Michigan
Waterloo Way Wins for New Franciscan Hospital
A Waterloo civic call urges raising $30,000 to secure a Franciscan hospital costing $126,000, with residents urged to donate about 50 cents per capita now to avoid paying about $4 later. Business leaders back the effort, stressing a city of 20,000 growing to 40,000 will need adequate medical facilities and a hospital accessible to all.
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Sisters’ Hospital
Defauit
Board of Trade
Waterton
Father Forkenbrook
Eigh- Neer
Waterloo
Presbyterian Hospital
Wateries
Toe Breaks in Sleep At Clear Lake Hotel
Sam Scott, a Des Moines insurance agent visiting Clear Lake, broke the little toe of his right foot in a shedding accident at the hotel. A doctor reduced the fracture. the incident caused pain but few details are clear. The item notes the broader local disruptions and lists officials and trains, with conjecture about qualifications for recent offices.
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Tear Lake
Sam Scott
Des Moines
Clear Lake
Lawy
Albert Laa
Longines
DE Euheen
Phillips
Hartnett
Illegally Dead Yet Lives In Insurance Case
Ottumwa, Nov 18. Andrew Olson missing fourteen years and declared legally dead, appeared in district court where his daughter Selma Olson sought to recover a $1000 Woodmen of the World policy. Olson, last seen at his wife’s death in 1894, reappeared after years away in Oklahoma, where he toiled as a stonecutter. He joined his daughter in Ottumwa at the offices of Attorneys Lewis and Smith, ending a prolonged search by Woodmen officials.
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Ottumwa
Andrew Olson
Selma Olson
Woodmen of the World
Olson
Louie Hokansen
Samual Johnson
Woodmen Lodge
August Hart
Hart
Miss Olson
Weteekta
Okla
Gt. Jumwa
Lewis & Smith
Machines Cut Costs In Waterloo Cedar Falls Elections
Blackhawk county auditor reports total election expenses at 2,892.87 dollars this year, up from 1,844.47 two years ago. Registration costs rose to 525.40, while voting machine use reduced Waterloo voting expenses, with various precincts and supplies listed among the state election costs.
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Rainbow
Blackhawk County
Board of Supervisors
Waterloo
Barclay
Hennington
Ueater
Mt. Vernon Union
City of Waterloo
Wirst
City of Cedar Falle
Laerecieees
Sss
TOM Yeceygenyeae
Peecineta
Turbos Ceceepee Eyes Clerka
Convict Back To Prison After Fort Madison Escape
Fairfield reports Sheriffs men captured Frank Valentine, the convict who escaped Fort Madison penitentiary Saturday evening. He stole a horse near New London and headed toward Albia, admitted his identity, and was taken back to the penitentiary after a chase spanning Des Moines, Henry, and Jefferson counties.
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Fairfield
Neibert
Valentine
Fort Madison
New London
Hla Ald
Albia
Burlington
Iowa
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Local mystery surrounds J J Mack alias James McKes
Kansas City anxious to learn if John McKee is in custody after a telegram from Empire Transfer asks quick confirmation. Report notes Mack’s prior theft from the freight firm and penitentiary time. Also text mentions Ira Deal’s purse loss and police testimony delay in a Wa verly libel case about a Waterloo suspect.
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Kansas City
John J. Mack
James McKes
Empire Transfer Company
John McKee
Chis Leighton
McKee
Mack
Merchat Dise
Deal
Standard Oil Guilty in Iowa Over Crystal Oil Case
In Des Moines Judge Miller's court a jury found Standard Oil guilty of schemes to ruin Crystal Oil, awarding Crystal Oil 6120 dollars for damages. Defendants included Milton D. Storer J. D. Stewart and Lee Edgington. Edgington was cleared of liability.
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Des Moines
Miller
Standard Oil Company
Anfmy
Crystal Oil Company
Huemesa
Crystal of
Reyer
Crystal Ol
John D. Rockefeller
Burglars Blow Safe Open at Riverside Store
In Iowa City the Preybl merchandise store was dynamited at 2:39 AM by two young men. They looted $30, wrecked a plate glass window and damaged the storefront. The pair, seen fleeing in a top buggy, evaded capture. A nearby outdoor stairway on the Sycamore Cowln corner was torn down today and other access to the second floor will be provided.
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Towa City
Preybl
Riverside
Iowa City
Sycamore
East Fourth Street
Heart Trouble Fatal inSsipol Iowa Man William Krull Dies
William Krull died at home from heart trouble in Ssipol Iowa on Monday aged 69. Born October 14 1835 in Ferbilg province Branverg Gar Many he came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Cook County Illinois before marrying Minnie Schultz July 6 1862. A Mason with six children two survive Win Krull and Mrs H Kooh both of Ssipol. He moved to this county in 1869 then to town in 1894 and was among Brentier County's oldest settlers. Funeral at St Peters church Wednesday at 1 60 oclock with interment in St Peters cemetery. He was active in St Peters church until illness limited attendance. He was a devoted husband and father respected by all.
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Ssipol
Iowa
William Krull
Wai. Krul
Ferbilg
Branverg
Gar
Cook County
Minnie Schultz
Hrenier County
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's
Jehildren
Win. H. Krull
H. €. Kooh
Krull
St. Petar's Church
Hel
Butter a Great Iowa Industry Report Highlights Record Butter Output
Iowa dairy progress report shows 1914 butter output surpassing 100 million pounds for the first time, with 391,552,063 pounds produced by 452 creameries earning about 26.99 million dollars. Commissioner Wright cites need for better raw material, education for farmers, and tighter contracts with producers to lift quality and potential annual gains up to 1 million dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Dairy Commiestoner
H. R. Wright
Whitt
America
Nctory
Wright
Gcooia
Partier Chaily
Vondengara
Mr. Wright
Nenlast
Mit
Courts Press Through Largest Term In History
Mil of justice operates at full tilt as court calendars peak for the term’s close. Judge Platt in the main room rules on motions for accounts in actions by Humphrey & Stevens, Alstadt & Langins, Wizh TMmey, and the Clarion Savings bank Genesis. A jury is sworn for a money collection case from L. A. Larson et al. versus W. W. Eggers Automo bil company.
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Mill of Justice
F. C. Platt
Charles B. Teansler
Humphrey & Stevene
Alstadt & Langins
C. H. Wizh ™Mey
Clarion Savings Bank
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute Association
Platt
L. A. Larson
W. W. Eggers Automobil Company
W. W. Eggers
Smalling Jr
W. W. Wagner
Charles W. Guy
H. ©. Drohman
Fred L. Pollett
C. P. Zimmerman
C. Gibson
Matt. Ortner
Jacob Sohares
Newell
H. Gutknecht
Charles Brown
Hostetter
East Firth
Sycamore
Wittch
Rainer
Legs Crushed Under Load Near Tripoli Crash
In Tripoli on November 18 a wagon carrying 660 feet of lumber overturned injuring De Norman who was taken to a critical condition. He and neighbor Mr Windinberg leaped from the wagon to stop the team but were struck. De Norman suffered severe leg injuries possibly requiring amputation. Manager Frank Boyle previews baseball signings as Waterloo seeks pennant with Abbott, Bancroft, and Goodman joining the roster ahead of the season.
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Tripoli
Town
de Norman
Gelms
Windinberg
T- 18
Frank Boyle
Abbott
Springfield
Whio
Dave Bancroft
Hava
Peuble
Goodman
Terra Haute
Ind
Mitch Credit
Toyle
Waterloo
Daveloy
Sam Small Starts Iowa Prohibition Campaign Next Week
Rev Sam Small the Georgia evangelist begins a two month Iowa campaign for statewide prohibition conducting meetings signing petitions and urging resubmission of the amendment. The effort is under the state prohibition party linked to the Amendment league federation. Also a Macage License issued to Everett H Adams and Laura Jenkins of Larrabee Iowa and a $1 000 policy paid to Mrs Ella DeLong beneficiary of the Marenhees Ladies Society after her death October 21 1908.
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Des Moines
Sam Small
Georgia
State
Prohibition Party
Amendment League Federation
Wernenday
Everett H. Adams
Laura &. Jenkins
Larrabee, Iown
Ella DeLong Tonday
Pratt
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