Union Central fake land swindle exposed in Pittsburg arrest
Harold Hope, son of H P Hope of Carnegie Steel Co, is tied to a large land scam run by Union Central of Texas. The exhibit car toured Rockland and Palestine area, selling 10 acre plots near Irondale, Texas for 190 dollars with monthly payments. No such town or land existed. authorities in Palestine and DeSilvey exposed the fraud, with hundreds likely victimized nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harold 8. Hope
H. P. Hope
Carnegie Steel Co
Union Central of Texas
Union Central Exhibition Cay
Rock Island
Texas
Thomas DeSavey
Chicago
Palestine
Union Central Construction No. 1
Union Central Railroad Company of Texas
Trondale
Irondale
de Silvey
Trandale
Fexas
Ottera
B. Sterne
Hoard of Trade
United States
Waterloo
Union Central of
exAs
Republican students to campaign at Iowa State University
The Republican clubs at the State University of Iowa plan an active campaign with speeches debates and stumping. George A Luxford leads the effort with ties to the National Republican College League and a push for campus elections and literature. Officers include IeGrote as secretary treasurer and Ramsell Waillis Mao Sweddart Strat zinger among others. The Iowa League of Municipalities meeting in Ottumwa concluded with Waterloo officers returning and the next convention set for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe City
State University
George A. Luxford
Republican Club
National Republican College League
National Committee
Luxford
Lunt
National Republcan College League
National Bureaty
The
University Republican Club
Sec'y
Treas —IeGrote
College of Law
Ramsell
College of Homeopathic Medicine
Waillis
College of Mericine
Mao
College of Engineering
Sweddart
College of Ibern Arts
Strat ‘Zinger
Iawa League of Municipalities
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Penden
Fr Dodge
North Iowa fair meets success and church mission return
After five years in the missionary field Rev J Dougherty of the Dubuque diocese resigns as Superior of the Band of Apostolate missions due to ill health and will return to parish work. Born in Cerro Gordo county, Dougherty helped lead missions across the state and country, earning praise as an earnest speaker. A separate report notes Waterloo's push to establish a Northern Iowa fairgrounds with an initial $20,000, 70 acres inside city limits, rail access, and backing from leading businessmen as groundwork for a major city project next August.
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J. Dougherty
Catholic Cirect
J. J. Keane
Dubuque
Dougherty
Jvine
Mt. Carmel
Engle Center
Waverly
Mistomary
Mr. Daugherty
Cerro Gordo County
Doughsrty
Iowa
Waterson
Aseeration
Waterloo
C. L. Kingeley
Rock Island
N. Road
Horses Stolen Across Blackhawk County Raise Alarm
A spate of horse thefts in Blackhawk County, including a Brady livery team and a Mt Auburn horse and buggy from LaPorte canning factory, points to an organized operation. Authorities note repeated, bold thefts late Friday night and suspect seasoned criminals.
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Blackhawk
Brady Livery
Moat Primmer
Mt Auburn
LaPorte
Rains in collision as team stolen in early morning break in
A pair of horses valued around 1100 were taken from a barn behind a residence during the night. Officer Diatz saw a couple driving near Rock Island tracks and tracked their movements to Linden Place where the team was recovered by Sheriff Caldwell. The owner had refused a 300 dollar bid, saying he needed the animals for hauling sand. Traffic delayed for several hours as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diatz
Potty
Rock Island
Andrey
NCIS
Sherif Caldwell
Linden Place
DROUTH STRIKES ACROSS PA AND OHIO REGION
The report describes severe drought affecting eastern Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and West Virginia with fires, water shortages, and measures to combat epidemics. It notes rainless weeks, low rivers, and threatened crops, plus emergency actions by health authorities and local efforts to secure water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyvania
Dilo
Ginia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohlo
West Virginia
Associated Press
Aver
Tri-Estroa
Delayed Mail Train amid Manchester Accident
Passenger train No 5 on Tilíneia Sentral lagged several hours after the mail car’s heavy side bar broke. Repairs required about an hour as car ballast and crew from the local station worked to restore service to Waterloo. Kilngaman reports monthly city expenditures rose to 489.62 for July and August from 573.22 year prior, attributing the bump to population growth and more sick care. He now serves 15 people with illness.
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Tilinéia Sentral
Manchester
Waterloo
Poormaster Kilugaman
Jane
Klingaman
Shce
Man Burned by Acid at Waterloo Chemical Works
A kettle of carbolic acid boiled over at Waterloo Chemical company on Sycamore Street injuring shipping clerk Mr. Grewer. The acid splashed face, neck, hands, and arms but burns were not serious and his sight remained intact after prompt treatment. Fire extinguished the blaze with no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Brewer
Waterloo Chemical Company
Sycamora Street
Grewer
Brewer
Mr. Brewer
Dubwgue
Hotel Inspection Bill Discussed At Commercial Travelers Meet
Officers of the Commercial Travelers Congress representing Iowa met at the Ellis hotel to frame a bill for the next general assembly. The proposed measure would create a hotel inspector to ensure fireproof construction and sanitary conditions in hostelries. Senator Courtright attended and urged a brief bill outline for quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Travelers Congress
Iowa
Ellis Hotel
Courtright
Coffy Injured on Fifth Street Bridge Carriage Work Mishap
H. C. Coffy, a Fifth Street bridge worker, suffered a badly mashed hand when a cement carrying car paused over him. He grasped a rail to save himself, was taken to the Carpentier hotel, where a doctor dressed the wound. X-ray later to determine injury extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street Bridge
Carpentier
First Flight A Thriller In Balloon Test
St Joseph Missouri September 1 4pm weather permitting Lieutenant Benjamin D Foulois from Fort Myer will make his second ascent in the Baldwin divis ible balloon owned by the United States army The first trip yesterday proved thrilling for navigator Sergeant Edward Ward but was successful It did not set a record The flight showed the possibility of reestablishing the bag and attachments after shipment The demonstration proved the lieutenant and assistant can handle the craft The money for Camp duty pay at Fort Riley Kansas has been allotted to Company B Also vote scheduled on Tuesday for a major for the regiment with drill night moved to Monday All members urged to attend the regular meeting time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Benjamin D. Foulois
Oicer
Fort Myer
United States Army
Aesiat
C. W. Cotton
Co.b
Fort Riley
Kanana
Ime
Tueaday
Taft to Speak in Des Moines and Iowa Events
Taft and party move from Milwaukee to Des Moines then Minneapolis before Des Moines. Taft schedule shows Sept 25 Des Moines monster meeting, Sept 29 night in another city, with Fort Dodge date cut off in Sioux City’s favor. Taft travel plan covers Clinton Davenport Ottumwa Des Moines Burlington Mason City and Fort Dodge, with two Des Moines gatherings and possible excursions.
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Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Des Moines
Willam A. Yatt
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Laws
C. F. Pranks
Seo M. Dixon
National Speaker Bureau
Afr
Taft
Milwaukee
Clinton
Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Ottumwa
Des Moine
Central Town
Foster's Opera House
National Bureau
Chileman Franke
Guleago
Bes Moines
Chilcago
State News In Brief From Old Settiera region
A collection of Iowa items notes Mt Pleasant Union meeting on the 21st with Major Lacey and Jerry Sullivan as speakers. Rev Daugherty resigns from missionary work in Dubuque and plans parish service. Hampton first brick paving ceremony drawn a crowd. Iowa State College enrollment rises to 1765 with 625 freshmen, history-making class. One-ton grape order for Dean Teeters at Iowa City links to bromides and juice. Red Oak opens a Carnegie library funded by local taxpayers. Clinton to host river convention with 400 banquet covers and river-side program. Frazer dog scare drives residents toward Pasteur treatment for dogs. Des Moines street name changes in Indian names list. Clinton dam project and gas car trials update. Des Moines fishing boom as high water recedes. large bass, pike, and catfish catches reported. Nora Springs pioneer family reunion draws attention. six Grow brothers arrived in 1866. Green Mound farm sale shows strong land market with high price and long ownership history.
Blacksmith Smith Kills Woman and Wounds Girl in Calhoun
John Smith, a blacksmith for Julius Grabow near Calhoun, shot and fatally wounded Olga Grabow, 14, seriously wounded her mother, and shot Sheriff Dowinnell in the head. Smith was captured by a heavily armed posse at the Grabow home after the house was fired upon. the sheriff and girl will recover, but Mrs. Grabow is believed to die. The attack followed Smith's alleged passion for Olga and came after a night of house-to-house gunfire.
Young Lady Badly Injured In Runaway Crash Near Nashua
A 17 year old girl, Aten Neo Bonzer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Bonzer, was badly injured in a runaway two miles west of Nashua Thursday afternoon. Her sister in law Mrs Charles Honzer and Miss Anna Love were only slightly hurt. The buggy collided with a horse and toppled when it hit a building. Bonzer was unconscious for most of the time since the incident and remains in critical condition.
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Nashua
Aten Neo Bonzer
Peter Bonzer
Uving
Lowk
Charles Honzer
Anna Love
Orchard
Tom Longhorn
Gonzer
Miss Love
Blood stains on gloves drive Whitbeck murder trial
In West Union a jury heard that stains on gloves taken from Walter Whitbeck matched blood, while the state presented six witnesses placing him in Fort Atkinson on March 38 the day his father was killed. Defense seeks Strickland as scapegoat as testimony began and police traced bills and valuables connected to the case.
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West Union
Walter Whitbeck
Miphy
Whitbeck
Culver
Henry Albart
Iowa City
St. Paul
Fort Atkinson
jMill
Whithed Fogle
William Stelekland
Sitar
Strickland
Adame
St Paul
Rush City
Minn
Clements
William Africkland
Darnell
Ainsworth
Sheri Culver
Cnahler Rouska
Fort Atkinson Bank
Oliver Perry
St. Lucas
Arlon Whitbeck
Ktugh City
Walft Whitbeck
Mahlen
Duluth
Tim
Walter
Arlo Whitbeek
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Union Central
Bocus
Great Steel Company
Chief Faker
Rockeland
Repub
Iowa University
E. J. Dougherty
HALL
Sycamore Street
Drouth
Water Street
Mlinois Central
Great Western
G. W
Mlinois Central Yard
Sixth Street
Islinghs Central
Freman
Fourth Street
Royal
West High School
Hays
CG. Cole
R. Gd. Chapman
L. G. Woondrut
J. T. Taylor
J. T. Payne
R. E. Sharpe
LE. Strayer
Q B. Armstrong
R. H. & Sweitzer
L. H. B. Schlahers
Fb, Kirkpatrick
Philadelphia
Allegheny Mountains
Milacle Gentral
Poormaster
Db, & Brewer
Waterloo Chemical Works
H.C. Coffy
Foulois
Baldwin
ES. Moines
M. Dixon
Capitol
Minneapolis
Mt. Pleasant
Major Lacey
Jerry Sullivan
E. J. Daugherty
Band of Apostolate
Keane
Bather Daugherty
Feld
Coldren
Hampton
Iowa State College
Dean Teeters
College of Pharmacy
Red Oak
Houghton Block
Town Central Fund
McPherson
Federal Court
Oskaloosaga
Oskaloosa
Mississippi River
Frazer
Pasteur
Paul. Kato
Dex Monica
Epworth League Assembly
Colfax
Locaion
Connrijman MacVicar
al Fisk
Elty
la Paz
Ponen
Pontos
Honawa
Taraha
Waos‘co
Nemahe
Tonawanda
Alder
Clear Lake
Fred Inger- Bell
Thornton
Taher
Nora Springs
J.d
J. W
C. W
J.rudd
John
Rockford
Oreen Maun
Eels
H. EB. Sutton
Ghick
W. N. Pierce
Here
Lang
Pierce
Mae Bonzer
Eliza B. Miller
India
Church of the Brethren, Seventh
South Atrects
Tastern
Eli
Vielock
Bailie
Sheri Culyer
Rock Taland
LaCrosse
George Snyder
Voor
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