Tragic Waseca Hotel Shooting Involving Addie Gritton and Rudolph Munson
Mrs Addie Gritton Julien of Independence was killed at the Commercial hotel in Waseca. Rudolph Munson, 20, detained after she reportedly shot herself. witnesses say he aided in trying to elicit a statement before her death. The affair follows a turbulent marriage and prior arrests in Albert Lea and Waterloo. The body moved to Independence for burial. Munson remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Julien
Addie Griffan
Waterloo
Golph Munson
Waseca
Mion
Lilthos
Independence
Menere
Wasece
Julien
Was
Rudolph Munson
Adrie
Addie Gritton
Addie
Texas
van Metre
Polcis
Albert Lea
Adhie
Hilvols Central
Mun
Boh
Tida
Addle
Munom
de Polite
Mubvon
Wayterley
Gritton
Olfford Julien
Platt
Storm damages Waterloo as heavy rain floods streets
A heavy morning storm in Waterloo caused widespread damage with 0.74 inches of rain, overflowing basements, and street flooding. Lightning struck a Franklin Street house occupied by jeweler H Grimes, knocking shingles but not injuring residents. Damage hit residences, stores, and the Wangler block site, delaying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
M. L. Newton
Bare Mengs
National Clothing
Traquoig
Times- Tribune
Wangler
Park Avenue
Latayatte Street
Reporter
Gob Départment
Times-Tribune
Tn Waterloo
H. Grimes
FE. Frederick
Franklin
Lexie
Himstresta
Grimes
John McNamara
B. E. Peele
Pranks of Lightning Hit Marshalltown Homes
Lightning caused chaotic outages in the east part of town injuring none seriously while striking two large cottonwood trees near the Scott and Shetler homes. Shattered windows, splinters pierced a house, and residents reported headaches after the electric storm. Updates mention John F. Simpson's improving condition and other local residents traveling or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
MM. Scott
Bromley
Polk Sheilar
H. P. Snyder
Scott
Shetler
Krom Ons
Tthem
iScott
Catholic Hospital Fund Drive By Knights Of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus lodge in Waterloo urge citizens to fund a new Catholic hospital site on an east Waterloo tract. Aiming to raise 30,000 for building and a ten acre plot, volunteers report 31,000 donated and pledges from 15 residents totaling about 5,000 with hopes for 10,000 more. The proposal, though Catholic managed, welcomes all patients except contagious cases, and local committees push for broad support to secure reliable hospital capacity after the Rock Island wreck highlighted needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Knights of Columbuy
Surcess
Waterloo
Rock Island
Franciscan Sisters
Farm With A History Sells Land Held By Luther Family
Madrid September 12 The M Luther farm of 118 acres three miles north of Madrid was sold this week to a Mr Casey of Dea Monhet for 90 dollars per acre. Possession on March 1. The lot was entered by Luther’s father when he first came to the country and has remained in the Luther family since. The sale ends a long family tie as Mr and Mrs Luther planned to move to Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Madrid
M. Luther
Casey
Dea Monhet
Luther
Lithat
Favorable Cork Crop Outlook From Iowa Weather Service
Des Moines reports from the Iowa Weather and Crop Service for the week ending Sept 18 note warm dry weather in the latter part of the period boosting corn progress. Early planted southern fields are ready for harvest while central and northern areas show browning with maturity. If normal weather continues, four fifths of the corn crop is practically safe and pastures yield fair forage.
Calendar sales and local notices dominate town talk
Town and township notes recount calendar sales from St Joveah sisters, praise for a Waterloo ball team, and local visits. Reports cover arrests, a railroad switch incident near Readlyn, court hearings, and a planned move to Munie. Residents share community updates, travel, and upcoming games with neighborly chatter.
Case Dismissed as Lack of Criminal Intent
Evidence from eye witnesses cleared the charge against a young man, leading to dismissal of the case. No details of the accusation or trial remain in the available text.
Waterloo to Host New Old Line Life Insurance Firm
Waterloo prepares to launch Iowa Life Insurance Company with $100,000 capital and $25,000 surplus. Frank Ferguson drives the project, aiming to have Waterloo officers and a January start. Home office to be Waterloo, with agents in the field soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ferguson
Des Dames
Waterloo
Lowa. Life Inautande Company
Jags Luary
Tita
Ferguson
Providence Savings Insurance Company
Dog Moines
Local notes review farm yields and arrivals at Dunkerton
The report highlights strong corn and oat yields with 35 acres yielding about 1,600 bushels of oats and heavier grain. Updates include Mrs. Warner moving to another station with her Corn Belt telephone job, Himba Fosse helping in Mokefield, and a wreck near Cedar Falls observed by W. Condon. Also mentioned are church repairs, grandpa Buss visiting near Denver, and health issues affecting John Kurtz Sr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frobhoese
Kurti
Zor
Mixdorf
Bhoglebert PuchBapa W. Condon
Cedar Falls
Enterprise
Duckerton
Lutheran Church
Grandpa Buss
Albert
Denver
John Kurtz
Hein Brothers
Fred
Frank
Carl
Hurt in Ball Game Involving Waterloo Advertiser Family
John Andrews, new Waterloo advertising manager for Kimball’s Dairy Farmer, learned by telegram that his 17 year old son Dale Addrets was seriously hurt in a basketball game at Puckwana. The Andrews family had lived in Puckwana years ago and the son had been summering there, working as a painter and playing ball. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left Monday evening for the northern town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Andrews
Waterloo
Osage
Kimball
Dale Addrets
Puckwana
Andrews Tandly
Fuckwana
Andrews
Killed by Automobile in New York City
Daniel Bacon 64, manager of Marine Magnetic Control, was struck near Thirty first Street and Park Avenue while crossing. He died at a hospital later. He was unmarried and a longtime manager and inventor. Survived by two brothers, H. S. Hacon of Spokane and a timber merchant. his father died recently in Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Bacon
Marine Magnetic Control Company
Thirty-first and
Park Avenue
Bacon
H. S. Hacon
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Japs Reward Americans for War Service in Japan
The Japanese government awarded W. D. Stevens and W. Dennison for wartime service. Stevens received a $10,000 grant and an $840 annuity. Dennison a $10,000 grant and an annuity of $840. Both served as counsellors with Japanese offices in Washington and Tokio and earned high esteem from the Japanese government. Mrs. J A Stewart and her baby arrived in Shawnee to visit her mother on South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
W. D. Stevens
W. Dennison
Stevens
Dennison
Washington
Kores
Foreign Office
J. A Stewart
Little Babe
Shawnee, Okla
Mrs. J. Stewart
South Street
Democrats Draft Platform Nominates State Ticket
The Democratic state convention met in Trenton to nominate a state ticket and draft a platform for submission by the state central committee. The platform favors popular vote for U S Senators, direct nomination of public officers, taxation on tangible railroad and local utility property, centralized control of state institutions, and stringent anti bribery and election laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
State Central Committee
United States
Heavy storm hits Milwaukee with record rainfall
Milwaukee reports the heaviest storm in years, delivering 1.77 inches of rain in 30 minutes. The lightning strike disabled the Chamber of Commerce and the city lighting plant, with the fire department answering four calls. Weather damage impacts downtown utilities and business operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce
Death Called Two Monday Afternoon to Heart Disease
A man died Monday afternoon from heart disease after a sudden illness at his home. Authorities said the death appears natural with no foul play suspected. He was identified as a local resident with ties to the community. Funeral arrangements are pending with details to be announced.
Waterloo Baseball Association Cleared Of All Debt
Secretary Henry Junge completes a full report as the Waterloo Baseball Association announces it is completely out of debt with money in the treasury. The Iowa State League meeting will be held in Waterloo on September 26, earlier than usual, with the season’s success credited to the association’s financial health and upcoming presentations to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State League
Waterloo
Waterloo Baseball Association
Yale
Henry Junge
Aeagon
Jas
Ocober
Justice
Funeral Services Mark Laporte Area Deaths
Funeral services were held for Mrs Eva J McBride in La Porte after a heart condition. she leaves a husband, daughter Estalle, four brothers and a sister. The burial occurred at Hillside Cemetery near Cedar Malls. Also noted were the death of Marlon Hoover, age months, from pneumonia at home and services for Mrs J W Leeper held on Maple Street with interment at Leeper Cemetery.
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Jang Derame
P. Hoover
Clouda
Muddy Diamond
Eva J. McBride
Strick
Wapacscom- Borer
Wisconsin
Estalle
Laporte
Geruleos
Evangelical Church
Buris
la Porte
Marlon
J. W. Leeper
Mapla Street
Tie H. M. Jones
HW. G. Beeman
Hillside Cemetery
Cedar Malls
Leeper Cemetery
Madde Theta
Yom Kippur Begins Tonight Across Jewish Community
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in the Jewish calendar, begins at sunset tonight and ends tomorrow evening. Observed by orthodox and reform Jews, it includes a full fast and extended prayers for forgiveness, with services marked by lights and solemn music in synagogues. Separately, the First M. B. church holds its monthly all day meeting on Wednesday September 18 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a noon dinner, with the Faths’ Aid society and the W. S. B. S. meeting after dinner.
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New York
de Cantore
M. B
Faths’ Aid Society
W. 31
W. Fa. S
Every Player Paid and Grandstand Rebuilt at Waterloo
During the season every contracted player was paid in full despite financial strain. Notes extended to raise funds were paid from association proceeds. The grandstand cost about 9600 and the treasury balanced, with some funds set aside as a future season trust. The league meeting will be held in Waterloo, and the pennant will be presented there. Mrs. Pred, Kidball, and Jon Fred have recovered from a six week visit around Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natasy Liday
Vale
Henry Junge
Connecion
Waterloo Ag
Dhbebail
Waterloo
Iowa
Riceville
Fong
Gemea
Oskelooga
Iowa Falls
Aciiay
Webster City
Fort Dolge
Fay
Albert Lea
Minn
Ima
Mrs. Pred
Kidball
Jon Fred
Vielta
Colorado Springs
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Chicago
Ludtena
Landis
Grosseup
Judge Landis
Arents Arsolving
Resi
R. Grimes
Franklin Street
Hugh J
Bristow
City of Business
Columbus Knights
Selves
Dunkerton
Mise Jan’' Kirby
St. Joveah
St. Paul
John L. Schmitt
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
John
John A. Campbell
Fred Smith
Minnesota
Art Agnew
Grant Carnes
Wincougin
Margaret Jefferson
Red Oak
Margaret Carnes
Henry Trumbauer
Fred Robinson
B. Winood
Will Jensen
John Carroll
Henry ‘Ballmer
Gladbrook
Warmer
Kansas
Dewar
Readlyn
Hea Sox
Hudson
Jack Mould
Brea Willara
H. Olrosige
Illinois Central Engine
Justice Reptord
Jes
Colvin
J. W. Williams
Illinois ‘Central
Damaga
Mwmit
Ilinois
Central
Perdowa
Oda
Eanies
Slyde Colvin
Central Yards
Life Insurance Company
Headquar
Ofice
Bennington
John Andrews
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Hoover
Leeper
Pasamonte
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