Foreigner IDs and remains of Norris wreck victims
Hickory press reports Joseph Fiori, brother of Nick Fiori, arrives from Waterloo to claim remains of his brother and another foreigner. Identity confirmed for two Hammond, Indiana victims, with hospital visits, letters of introduction, and confusion over fellow victims including Patat Ko zinks. Authorities confirm identities and prepare memorial arrangements as families seek closure.
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Forsignera
Norris
Nick Fiorl
Peter Ko- Moka
Hammond
von Whan
Joseph Fior
Nick
Waterloo
Joseph
Fenmaine
Chicago
Letizis
Joseph ‘Fiori
Rocie Ignd
Tnidias
Irving House
Chay
Gans Retains World Lightweight Title Over Britt
Jimmy Britt quits in the fifth round with a reported left arm injury as Sam Gans defends his lightweight world title before a large crowd in Frisco. Gans had dominated the bout prior to the stoppage, with many ringside observers believing he would have won decisively if not for the accident. Both fighters weighed 183 pounds, within the limit.
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Sea-Trinelaco
Cal
Sept
Tha Gans
Jimmy Britt
Bbafore
Grellic Club
Ave Tounds
Britt
Gane
Friso
Gans
Zien
Benton Court Sets Open in New Building Docket Full
Fall term opens in the new Benton County court house with Judge C B Bradshaw presiding. Docket includes sixty five civil cases, twenty five criminal, probate matters, and sixteen divorce actions. Mary Beckett seeks 770.15 in back taxes from J N Wilson. Tracke Rice sues Joseph Burkhart for 5000 damages over an alleged obscene drawing.
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Vinton
District Court
Court House
C. B. Bradstow
J. N. Wilson
Mary Becketta
Ayold
Bor McCoy
Tracke Rice
Joseph Burkhart
Divorced Woman Seeks Alimony Over Crumbling Home
Levi Jolls faces divorce petition by Mrs Levi Jolls filed in district court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. Married July 3 1882 they separated November 1904 after alleged mistreatment and intolerable living conditions in a dilapidated home. Petitioner seeks temporary alimony of 200 dollars and permanent alimony of 1200 dollars plus her share of over 8000 dollars in jointly accumulated property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Jolls
Wreck Victim Recalled in Tangled Family Notices
The report recounts a family tragedy in Big Creek township near the Meodist church with a December 1, 1901 marriage and a September 1906 death. It notes a Waterloo resident, formerly from Vinton, employed as a stationary engineer en route to a better position, and details the bereaved widow and father left without support after a string of misfortunes.
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Mar Iy Tan
Waterloo
Vinton
Waverly
Balsett Goodwit
Hasiainaye
Wm. Goodwin
Chilaret
Death of John D. Peek Comes to Waterloo Burial
The late John D. Peek died in Independence on Monday afternoon of tuberculosis of the lungs at about age sixty. His body arrived in Waterloo Tuesday for burial in Fairview cemetery. He left three Waterloo brothers Theodore E J H Peek, and was prepared at O Keeffe Towne to Theodore Peck s residence 52 Newell street where funeral services will be held at 2 30 Wednesday with Rev Stauffacher in charge. Burial will follow in Fairview cemetery.
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Independance
John
D. Peek
Waterloo
Fairview
Peek
State Normal
Theodore
J. H. Peek
O'Keefe & Towne
Theodore Peck
Newell Street
Rev. Stauffacher
Fairview Cemetery
FISHIGAN TO HEAR FAIRBANKS
Albion Mich Sept 10 prominent clergy and laymen of the Methodist Episcopal church gather for the Michigan conference large crowds expected Vice President Fairbanks and several national speakers scheduled to address the conference later in the week
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Albion
Mich
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairbanks
Seversl Atti
Auto crash in Pittsburg claims life and injures four
A car skidded while turning a corner in Pittsburg Pennsylvania early today. Helen Williams of Allegheny was killed and four other occupants were seriously injured when they were thrown against a telegraph pole after the auto skidded.
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Pittsburg
Helen ‘Willians
Allegheny
Prairie province crop bulletin note on harvest progress
The bulletin reports a cool but sunny week with light rainfall and favorable conditions for outdoor work. Threshing, harvesting, and plowing proceeded as fields matured, corn ripening slowly due to belated growth. potato and garden yields are fairly good and generally productive, though more moisture is needed in some areas.
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Dee Motes
Boot
Two Michaels Wagner Cause Bankruptcy Confusion
Mikes Wagner of Waterloo and Gilberville mix up names in a bankruptcy case. A gardener Michael Wagner from near Stubertville faces judgments, while the other Michael Wagner reportedly in a saloon on Water Street causes trouble by exploiting matters. Abstracts and county records are involved as the case, assigned to W. P. Hozie, awaits attention.
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Michael
Wagner
Water Street
Otter
Elnge
Stibertville
Dener
Dr.attid
Would Enlist in Army Howard B Stout of Manchester
Howard B. Stout of Manchester plans to enlist in the Army awaiting medicals and weight checks. He faced questions about eligibility and may be sent to Jefferson Barracks Missouri after passing the 120 pound weight requirement. Police track theft of a bicycle chain and a damaged machine worth about $9.00. President Roosevelt hosts a luncheon at Oyster Bay with Straus and Nellie. telegraph strike not on the agenda.
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Howard B. Stout
Manchester
Guardian
Eiterson
Harry. Fisher
Wade
B. H. Byvank
Oyster. Bay
Sept. W
Roosevelt
Straus
Department of Commerce
Ana. Labor
Chas. P. Nelli
Labor
Prisoners Fight in County Jail Over Card Game
In Bennington county jail, Tony Wheeler attacked Edward Lochout during a card game, biting him on the left cheek and drawing intervention from Charles Cotter. Wheeler is confined to solitary and later remanded to the grand jury, after other inmates were involved in related stabbing threats.
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Tony Wheeler
Edward Lochout
Charles Cotter
Wheeler
Lochout
Edward
Attinger
WY. .A. Bryant & Sons Co
Sear
LaFayette Street
Httinger
Grand Jury
John
Gould
Mason City
Jalen Alva
John Gould
Atv
Cietody
Jand
Shim
Grome Place
Pleres
Town and Township rural notes and miscellany
Report from a small Iowa county includes fairs and travel plans to Minnesota and Wisconsin, local auctions and sales, farm activity, weather events, a fatal railway wreck near Cedar Falls, and community visits. Names include John Gibson, Charles Carnes, Fred Smith, H Irving Barron, John Funk, Henry Byvank, Adam Reihardt, G F Malle, and Rev P Bradow.
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Cedar Falls
H. Irving
Barron
Lutheran Church
Rairview
Waterloo
Nevers
John Funk
Henry Byvank
Louie Warnéke
Andrew ‘Konnahky
Benton County
August Kurtz
Helo
Sass
Henry Poock
Orska
NiDir
Thera
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Adam Reihhardt
Cattld
G.F. Malle
John
P. ‘Bradow
Gaas
Hebry Poock
Oriska
John Kurtt
Montana
Moses Chris
Marshalltown
Durchdenwala
Stnday
Bridge repairs and city improvements in Waterloo
Cedar River bridge between Chautaqua and Sam Sovel parks to be replanked and strengthened after reports of dangerous condition and a damaged planks. A portable cable system to control river flow near the dam is proposed to prevent boating incidents. Building inspector duties to be added, slaughterhouse conditions to be investigated, and a proposed Second Avenue building deemed a nuisance with plan to abate. Franchises for electric streetcars and gasoline street cars discussed, with ordinance committee not yet ready. Street improvements include Beaverton area s treets equipped with new porcelain street sleaze. saloon permit granted. two council members to attend Iowa Municipalities meeting. old boiler sold for 115 dollars.
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Chautaqua
Sam Sovel
Bunday
Alederman
Alephan
Serém
Moles
Salah
Cedar
Palin
Hector
Priven
At & Futare
Bisckhawk Packing Company
Ocuimstl
Dhee
Q. D. Kelley
Waterloo
Caldwell
Igne
Water Street
J.F Schadt
League of Iowa
Council Bluffs
Ttt
Murder Calendar Items Prompt Outbreak in Midwest and Navy Home
A Chicago murder calendar note reports Mrs Maut Westerfield, 36, found dead in bed at an Indiana home with a temple wound, as police seek boarder Edward Hildabrand, 29, linked to the case. In Norfolk, Mrs Mary Lawless Borschacha, wife of Lt Frank Borschacha USN and former secretary of state Lawrence, is killed at her Portsmouth residence by an unknown burglar.
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Chicago
Maut Westerfield
Indiana
Edward Hildabrand
Westerfeld
Norfolk
Mary
Borschacha
Frank Borschacha
Lawrens
Portsmouth
New York School Attendance After Jewish Holidays
The article notes about 109000 Jewish children will be absent from New York City schools through Wednesday after the holidays. Officials reject delaying school reopenings and claim seating capacity has increased with many students attending full days. Part time enrollments will drop from eighty thousand to fifty thousand as schools adjust.
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New York
Sept
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