Whitebeck on Trial for His Life in West Union Murder Case
Walter Whitbeck stands trial for first degree murder of his father Arlon Whitbeck near Auburn. Jury pool reduced as 31 of 100 veniremen excused. prosecutors led by James Cooney and H L Adams, defense by Clements Estey. Witnesses include Strickland and suspected witness Whitbeck portrayed calm in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Walter Whitbeck
N. Hobson
Whitbeck
Arlon Whitbeck
Aw Benny
Hobton
James Cooney
H. L. Adams
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
Clements & Estey
Clements
Fayette County
Henry Write
Fort Atkinson
Walter Whitnes
Arlow Whitbeck
Auburn
William Strickland
Whitbecks
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
Strickland
Mikadel
Prisoper Ia
Now Own All the Stock M Schenck and J H Stewart Buy
M Schenck and J H Stewart acquired stock from F J Pfillmer and A E Pftmer at the Cement Tile Machinery Co. They became sole owners of a leading manufacturing firm with a machine in Graettinger Iowa two years ago producing over two million drain tiles. They have built sixty eight machines now placed in ten states. J H Stewart named vice president, W H Stewart named director and secretary after retirements. Also note: Seattle convention seeks higher freight rates to curb business declines and protect railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Schenck
J. H. Stewart
Cement Tite Machinery Co
J M. Schents
F. J. Pfillimer
A. E. Phftmer
Messrs. Stewart and
Sechank
Graettinger
Iowa
FE. P. Pilfiner
W. H. Stewart
A. B. Pilitner
St Paul
Cheap Twin City Excursion To St Paul And Minneapolis
The Chicago Great Western offers a cheap round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis on Saturday night September 26 for 3.50. A special train leaves Waterloo 11 56 PM and arrives Sunday morning. Return is on any train Monday night. Other roads may follow this rate as the railroads react to rate legislation. J J Rainbow, county auditor, received books from his brother in Sydney Australia on mosquitoes and Australian butterflies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Carly
Great Western
J. J. Rainbow
W. J. Rainbow
Sydney
Australia
Australian Museum
Mgr. Reinhow
Deaths and births show chaotic vital statistics in Clackhawk
S MM Bentley reports 403 deaths in Clackhawk County for year ending June 30 1908 from undertaker records. Population around 41 000. birth total 10 668 since 1880 with several gaps. Laws requiring clerks to record marriages births and divorces hinder accuracy and consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. MM. Bentley
District ‘Court
Des Moines
Clackhawk County
Assaessora
Thi Agsen
Wrights record flight astonishes crowds in Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, Dayton aeroplane pioneer, spans 39 minutes 18 4-5 seconds in sustained flight, surpassing European records and giving the Wright brothers the global mark. He circled the field at low altitude, demonstrated full control, and completed an estimated 26 miles before fuel exhaustion. Parseval airship trial ends with a crash near Gruenwald as the emperor watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemans
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Oflo
Wright Brothers
Wright
Two Warships Arrive in Naples Exchange Salutes
Naples reports the American battleships Maine and Alabama arriving this morning, the first U S warships to reach the Mediterranean via the Pacific. A large crowd gathered at the waterfront to greet them. The Colonial Cafe closed today due to poor business, surprising patrons on West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Maine
Alabama
Pacific
Colonial Cafe
Colonal
Bua
Jess
Pointer
West Fourth Street
Athletics 10 Receive Attention at School Board Meeting
The Waterloo area report notes tense focus on athletics within the East Waterloo Independent district. The school board discussed expanding athletic programs, securing supplies for a new manual training department, and adding playgrounds and breathing spaces as school populations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterloo
East Side High School
Wuild‘ing
High School Boy Shot Sparks Outbreak in Gnawa
Gnawa Iowa Sept 16 a dozen local high school boys headed for a melon patch when shots rang out. Eugene Fynck 16 was found dead with a 32 caliber wound. G R Norton the patch owner was arrested and found guilty by the coroner’s jury amid threats of lynching. Other details note drownings near Sioux City and railroad ticketing changes in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnawa
Iowa
Gnawa High Aceal
Eugene Fynck
G. R. Norton
Council Burtis
Sherriff Rawlings
Des Moines
Dropsy Fatal for Mrs Mary Jonca at Waterloo
Mrs Mary Jonca died suddenly from dropsy at 10 15 PM Tuesday while staying with her daughter Mrs W C Redmond in Waterloo East Fourth Street. Born Tipton Indiana September 17 1840 she was 68. She leaves a husband and several children including Harry Jones F B Jones Mrs H R Mathews Mrs Howard Benedict and Mrs W I Redmond. Funeral plans await arrival of daughter Mrs Benedict of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jonca
Berlius
W. ¢. Redmond
East Fourth
Tipton
Indiana
Higgins
Jones
Kokomo
Ind
Waterloo
Mve
Hileman & Gindt's
Elizabeth Club to Close Home in Waterloo
Directors of the Elizabeth club met yesterday afternoon and decided to close the club due to lack of a suitable new residence. The organization notes its past success and need in Waterloo and plans to consider resuming work on a larger scale later. furniture and equipment disposition will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Club
Elizzabeth Club
Waterloo
Hold Vets Hold Reunion at Cedar Falls
Sixty veterans of the Third Jows infantry gathered in Cedar Falls for a reunion as the remnant of the company dwindles. Major John P. F. Lacey of Oskaloosa spoke, with fifteen dinners expected and closing sessions planned for tomorrow. In Cedar Falls Sept 16 special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Walls
Third Jows Infantry
Parta
Colorado
John PF. Lacey
Oskaloona
Beath List 4 Is Now Nine in Windsor Explosion
Windsor Missouri September 16 two more deaths reported from the dynamite car blast in front of the depot yesterday raising the total to nine. Officials expect other injured to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
The Capture of Cateswell
A wandering minister, Cateswell, becomes entangled with two women, Susie Remick and Ida Sargent, during a Sunday picnic. At a lake ceremony he is publicly cornered by Mrs. Remick who pushes for Susie, prompting doubt and a shift toward Ida, ending with Cateswell considering a match with Ida while reflecting on Mrs. Remick’s meddling influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jStreet
Cateswell
Susie Remedell
Tia Jarvis
Folka
Bill
Yalee
Naval
Baye
Aod
Therman
Wilson
Cateswall
McLeod
Busia Remici
Ida Sargent Suelo
Sargent
Conras
Catemwell
Miss Ramick
Misa Sargent
Ida
Bill Twitchel
Mrs. Remick
Smith
Cates
Lunow
Ida Sargent
Busle
Osrose
Cates Wall
Trapler
Susie
Mr. Remick
Behtod
Catenwell
Vether
Wusie
Ebe
Careswell
Saale
Baale
Remick
Mites Heargent
Mra. Remick
Apenl
Mr. Bouther
A Country Evening in the Village Stirs Minor Gossip
In a town stroll the narrator meets Sophie Holmes and the Buxtons as they mingle with the minister and Ike Souther. The exchange touches on cynicism, sentimentality, and near mockery while recalling old school days and a long-ago journey to the golden west. The minister’s attention hints at town social notes and familiar personalities from a quiet, insistent street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paes
Holmes Place
Sophie Holmes
Jon
Mr. Souther
Ike
Golden West
1. Grove
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Whitebeck
Hobson
Ant
Montana
Seattle
Wash
American Association of Traveling Paasenger Agents
Blackhawk
Berlin
Gruenwald
Grossdobritza
Alabama and
Vinton Parliamentary Glass
Jefusa
Winton
Mesdames
A. J. Correll
J. W. Smock
S. White
Vinton
Concensus
Opine
Waa
Park Commissioners
Sioux City
Jessen Desmenten
Willie Desmenten
Sioux River
Here
Sayvam
Middle Western States
Miss Sage
Cherokee
City
Grant Wijer
State Normal
Cedar Falls
Mary Jones
Mrs. Redmond
Elizabbeth Club
Pomce
Young Woman's
10Wa Infantry
Cedar Falla
Mpa
Thomas F Philpot
Philadelphia
George Morton
New York
Health Department
W. H. Maxwell
Dewitt Clinton High School
Beath
Eaay
Arthur Densmore
G. H. Richardson
Dee Eee Beeen
Methodist Church
Middletown
Boggs
Vim
Gates
Sbim
Sayad
Solowen
Rifty- Aireo
Richard I
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