Widmann Murder Case Spurs Citywide Search
The Waterloo police and citizens pressed a citywide hunt after Officer Widmann was shot by a burglar. Witnesses reported two men fleeing toward the Illinois Central yards as investigators mounted a broad inquiry, offering a reward and coordinating with state authorities.
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Widmann
Ctizens
Omeer
Morris
Elts
Adams
Jesup
Tremont
R. A. Doty
Martin’s Ordar
P.P
Doty
Cummins
Iowa
Iti
Zens
Walnut Street Baptist Church Dedicated Free of Debt
A Waterloo crowd filled both services as Walnut Street Baptist Church was dedicated. Officials reported funds raised toward the $15,000 goal, with several donors pledging $1,000. Dr. Job A. Earl of Chicago gave the dedicatory address, praising adaptation and permanence in faith and the church’s mission.
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Walnut Street
Walnut
Lime Streets
R. la Grimes
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Hudson
P. P. Bilthorn
Chicago
Bilhorn
Earl
H. Greeman
New Church
Joby A. Earl
Jesus Christ
Hart
Barl
B. Howrey
7. & Tuthill
Beard of Trustees
Tathiy
Tuthi
Train Derailment Delays Westbound Freight Through Portage Galena
A westbound freight train derailed this morning between Portage and Galena. Wrecking crews from FreePort restored the main locomotive to the track after hours of effort. Passenger train No. 40% was held south of Great Western from East Due to Freeport because of the disruption.
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Portage
Galena
Freport
Great Western
East Duebuque
Freeport
Married Man in Trouble and Foley's Honey and Tar
A garbled notice mentions a man in trouble for allowing family members to take items other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and throat trouble. It references Foley's product in a yellow package and cites Wargler Bros and J K Joder as involved parties.
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Foley
Foley's
Wanglep
Famity
Guilety
Sas
Purionary
Wargler Bros
J .K. Joder
May Eliminate List of Electors as an Important Matter
A historic push argues to eliminate the electoral college mechanism as a major political question with calls reflecting broad public interest. The discussion centers on how electors are chosen and whether a direct popular vote should determine final outcomes.
Voting machines spark debate on electors and ballots
Uncertainty over using voting machines in the general election prompts a Blackhawk county inquiry. Officials seek to safeguard voter rights while ensuring machine capacity to list all electors, allowing partial ticket voting and individual candidate selection through ballot slips. The state Supreme Court has ruled on machine voting limits, stressing legal leverage for single lever ballots and the need to preserve voter choice.
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Otlals
Blackhawk County
Maschines
Lave
Blackhawk
Supreme Court
Peift
BUC
Court of Equity
United States Standard Voting Machine Company
Hobson
City's Banks Make Odd With Others in Waterloo Comparison
A Waterloo comparison of bank clearances shows local institutions performing uniquely against regional peers. The article highlights variances in loan approvals and customer service metrics across several banks, noting notable gaps and standout performances.
Hog and grain market report from Chicago and Waterloo
Chicago October 12 market notes show hogs 28 000 cattle 638 009 sheep 30 000 with open hog market prices down 19 cents from Saturday. Cattle opened steady to lower and grains in New York and London traded amid drought and war scare expectations. Waterloo banking data indicate deposits rose despite unrest with weekly clearances totaling 1 293 204 47 and realty transactions totaling 48 960 with mortgage activity noted.
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Chicago
Watertop
Waterlon
BBC
Southwest
Hosenbaum Bros
Cora
Liverpool
Bartlett
Logan
Tuckley and Peavy Grain Co
Armour
Lave
Renkin
Commission
Daggett
Northwest
Nye
Waterloo
Wall Street
J. B. Ogla & Co
Hides markets rise as town shifts outlook in 1900s note
The report shows higher hide prices with the best blades firm and moderate receipts for hides including Galt No 1 and Green hides No 1. Local business notes cover Smith moving to a new Brooks store location, building updates, and roadwork. Workers and wages details include factory payrolls and public works, with construction projects and church completions adding value to the town.
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G. S
Sioux City
Orn
Evanstilla
Tom Waterton
Lincoln
Davenport
Kalamazoo
Fort Wayne
Cedar Rapids
Bloomington
Quincy Vo
Stereees
Abi Ies
Watertoo
Cus City
Local Market Troubled as Week Opens in Waterloo
Waterloo market reports show a weak start after a long slow week in horse and cattle trading. Eastern markets hint at no uplift until after fall elections. prices fall unevenly with common stock and shipping cattle dull. Fat cattle steady to lower, butcher stock softer, feeders weak on private demand.
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Waterloo
Paralysis Strikes Mrs Simpson. family seeks recovery hope
Mrs John FE Simpson suffered a sudden stroke on Saturday afternoon causing complete right side paralysis. She remains comatose and cannot speak or swallow while nourishment is fed with difficulty. Consciousness returned briefly in rational spells, as relatives cling to hope. The Simons, living at 813 Fremont Street, include father and three sons aged 18, 11, and 8.
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John FE. Simpson
Aince
Hag
Mott
Tree Sons
Fremont Street
J. P. Simpson
Cadar River
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Gus
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Chas. Bickebberg
Beach Street
Emanuel Lutherat
Walnut and
Vine Streets
Teo
Wilfram Witt
Burict
Fairview
Hileman & Ginsdt
Posse
Coburn
Vlamnni API
Taief
Fourth Street
Tom Hartman
Widmatin
Harold Adams
Cedar Ranide
L. G. Adams
Nurberry Street
al Matt. O'Keefe
Wid|mann
Wal
Trave
East Fourth Street
Hure
Freq Willliam
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Teval Theo. Wolfram
Heen
Cavl Rohtsen
Albert Guhl
Conrad Piepenbrink
Fred Meyer
Fred Wianam
Helena Langanky
Henry Frahm
Rosa Afetter
Bertha Bender
Agolta Borchers
Messrs
Piepenbrink
Meyer
Frahm
Tred Widmen
Conrad i Peperbrink
Milwaukee
Contrarila College
Reinbeck
Fred Mayor
Winers Central Belt Line
Fred Wiimann
Helena Langnnky
Bertit Bender
F. Merriman
Watarlno
Rose Meter
Arthur Rugg
Retbeck
Carl Rohesen
Kinser
Younr Hood
Holtiateré
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros
Baptist Church
DR. Earl
Wilbert Schallenberger
Logan Hotel
Ofice
Bog Burda
Hiduratia
Fee
Tham
Biinlenberger
Ted
Adis
Prapan
Enrad
Eze
Bar
Noro
Haya
Wilbert Shallenberger
Wood Blvd
Chisage Gelarence
Deev
Sisle Bane
Lamson Bros
C. B
Sigca
uEges
NEW York Stock Market
New York
Stock Exchange
Atchison Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Colorado Fuel and Ironis Central
Sational Lead
Louisville and Nashy
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
People’s Gas
Pennsylvania Reading
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Los
United States Steel
Timothy Hay
Dewar
C. C. Smite
Hite
Brooks
Mace & Charpening
Mr. Smith
Len Smith
Tas
Ernest Widdel
Bert Cary
Follett & Wmert
Matt
Thomas
Jane
J. H. Rigdon
Texas
John Tegtmeier
Denver Junction
John Rentz
Ed. Schmitt
L. Schmitt
Whi. Strible
Hagia Township
Oklahoma City
Wm. Widdle
Oklahoma
CC. Smith
Mammoth
A. A. Adams
G. Shaukis
Cap Schmitt
James Mapes
Defiance
H. O. Schultz
Hert Fuchs
Gotako
al. Schmit
John Schmitt
Follett J. Hmert
Burg
Wm. Widdie
A.D. Clark
Fifth Street Brides
East Side High School
Lamson Building
Ste, Sare
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Evangelical Association
LOGAL
Horgas
J. F. Simpson
Hollisters Rocky Mountain
Americas Meat Packers
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