Sioux City Census Counts Inmate Population For 1915 Roll
In Sioux City officials report that eighty six I W W members imprisoned in the county jail are counted in the 1915 census. City assessor J W Gray notes special population cards must include inmates in jails and alms houses. Early responses from inmates show a mix of cooperativeness and reluctance, with some giving personal losses as remarks.
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Sioux City
Dantile
W. Gray
Office of
The
State Executive Council
State Board of Control
Gray
Bright's Disease Fatal Claims Life of Park Ave Firm Owner
J. I. Verharen longtime proprietor of the Electric Service company on Park avenue west died at 9720 today from Bright's disease after a yearlong affliction. He would have been 42 this summer. Survived by his widow and four year old son at 531 Western avenue, he also leaves his mother Mrs. T. Verhaven and sisters Mrs. J. G. Ralston Mrs. BR Grover Mrs. Sam Rule and Mrs. J. N. Starbuck of Waterloo and Valier Montana.
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J. 1. Verharen
Electric Service Company
Park Avenue West
Bright
Verharen
Western Avenue
J. G. Ralston
Br, Grover
Sam Rule
Waterloo
J. N. Starbuck
Valier
Monl
Packers Object to Freight Rate Advance by Roads
In Chicago on April 26 packing house products were central to testimony before Interstate Commerce Commissioner W M Daniels. Luther M Walter for Morris and Company Packers argued freight rates on packing house products are more remunerative to railroads than other commodities and that the proposed advance is unnecessary. He promised car by car rate comparisons and to expose errors in railroad statistics used to justify the rise. The volume of their product and high suggested rates would be shown as excessive.
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Chicago
W. M. Daniels
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Luther M. Walter
Morris and Company Packers
Cor
Mr. Walter
Colored Women Fail To Appear In Court
Marie Madison charged with operating a disorderly house and Tilie Smith accused as an inmate failed to appear in police court. Madison forfeited 20 dollars and Smith 10 dollars, but Police Judge Meyers ordered rearrest. They were taken into custody again and will have a hearing tomorrow morning. The raid at 167 Oneida fire Saturday evening led to the arrests of two women and five men, three of whom were Negro.
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Marie Madison
Tilie Smith
Madison
Meyers
Oneida
Honest Bootlegger Hounded by Sheriff of Muscatine
In Muscatine county on April 26 Sheriff John Wiley arrested Hans Shermer after a visit to a Park Place shanty revealed a working Wet plant. He claimed he sold only to farmers and priced a pint of whiskey at 75 cents, saying farmers pay less than downtown clerks.
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Muscatine
John Wiley
Hans Shermet
Park Place
Shermer
Coster
Greece Ready to Join Allies if Invited
Paris April 26 Foreign Minister Christakis Zographos told The Information Greece stands ready to unite with the allies in Dardanelles operations if invited to do so. He said Greece has not yet been asked to cooperate and that cabinet policy aligns with Venizelos, awaiting a propitious moment.
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Paris
Christakis Zographos
Greece
Dardanelles
M. Zograthos
Hubert Jacques
M. Venizelos
French Swindlers Grow Rich Out of War Charities
Paris reports an official inquiry finds that of 147 charitable groups formed since the war began, 76 are swindles. Thirty-five are run by men released from prison around mobilization. Two bold philanthropists gain wealth, owning residences and cars, hosting drivers as receipts allegedly average 2000 francs daily since September.
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Paris
Farls
Matin
Magnificent History of the World in Five Volumes
The newspaper distributes a remarkable five volume world history set to readers. Distribution has reached many homes, with praise from readers, and a notice urging those who have not yet participated to clip the paper certificate. The work is described as valuable and enduring.
RAMES USHER DIES AFTER SICKNESS AT PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
James Usher aged uv died of dysentery at Presbyterian Hospital last night after an illness since Thursday. He was born at Palo, Indiana, and lived there until two years ago. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Robert M. Grieger of 1137 South Street. The remains are at O Keefe & Towne's awaiting removal to Palo for funeral tomorrow.
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James Usner
Presbyterian Hospital
Palo
Robert M. Grieger
South Street
O'Keefe & Towne
Villa horse shot under him at Celaya battle
Washington April 26 official report from Chihuahua to Enrique Liorente describes General Villa's cavalry charge in Celaya where his horse was shot from under him during a fierce battle with Obregon's forces. The report notes heavy losses on both sides and the destruction of buildings as Villa bombarded the city for twenty four hours.
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Washingon
D. C
Celaya
Villa
Chihuahua
Enrique ©. Liorente
Commercial Congress Opens in Muskogee Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma April 26 the sixth annual southern commercial congress opened with plans to promote the south’s varied interests. The five day program includes sessions on agriculture marketing immigration foreign trade municipal efficiency rural credits and the European war’s impact on U S commerce. President Wilson will not attend but Washington officials will be represented.
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Muskogee
Okla
Southern Commercial Congress
Wilson
Washington
United States
South
Fire trucks to be disposed. council weighs oil wagon plan
Bids on fire trucks removed from service and a veteran fire wagon at Central Station were rejected. Council may dispose of the vehicles and consider converting one into an oil wagon for the street department to oil outlying streets this spring, amid proposal for cheaper street oil.
Roosevelt Letter on Hughes Nomination Strategy
Roosevelt writes to Parsons and others about Hughes unpopularity and a possible renomination. He notes local leaders favor Hughes but acknowledges risks, insisting he won’t dictate to campaign leaders and seeks open expression of party preference while defending his judgment on the best path for the Republicand party unity.
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Albany
Convention
Hughes
Roosevelt
Parsons
New York
White House
Bennet
Strassburger
Par Sons
Mr. Taft
Hitchcock
Sherman
Mace
Pos
Prafe Grenge
Fassett
Card of Thanks for Wiliam Makinster and Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and lodge workers for kindness during the bereavement of wife and mother, William Makinster, and mentions the children.
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Fieshra
WILLIAM = MAKINSTER
Parcel Post Business Sees Strong Rise In Local Office
Local parcel post activity shows notable gains as post office reports indicate higher share carried by regular carriers. First half totals reach 42 150 pounds and 2 538 packages sent out, with a shift from special parcel post carriers to regular delivery reducing costs.
Jeff Clark to join Rockford in new league switch
Pitcher Jeff Clark, with Waterloo during training, will join Rockford Three-T league within a day or two. He showed strong form this year and would have earned a team berth but for the four veteran rule. Manager Andrews plans to comply, Clark to seek a berth elsewhere for higher pay, while Rojas arrives from Jays to bolster Waterloo. Rojas ends season at Galesburg with six wins and three losses.
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Jef Clark
Waterloo
Larma
Rockford
Clark
Andrews
Bremer Pioneer Helen Dean Dies After Illness in Iowa
Helen Venetta Dean relict of G R Dean died at 12 20 PM Sunday at the home of her son If Wy Dean 1208 Logan Ave after pleuro pneumonia and valvular heart trouble Born October 24 1834 in Otsego County New York she married G R Dean April 30 1856 in Maryland New York They moved to Bremer County Iowa near Waverly later living in Waterloo since 1910 Survived by two sons Charles A and Harvey W both of Iowa with other children noting five deceased
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Helen Venetta Dean
G. R. Dean
If. Wy. Dean
Logan Avenue
Den
Dean
Misa Helen Venette Chamberlain
Otsego County
New York
Maryland
N.Y
Bremer County
Iowa
Waverly
Waterloo Widow Honored W R C G Member Funeral Plans
Mrs. Dean, longtime member of the W R C G at Waverly, will have a funeral on Tuesday. A short service is set at 1208 Logan Avenue at 8:20 PM, then the body moves to Waverly for burial in Harlington Cemetery after a Baptist church service at 2 PM. Rev. L C Moore will officiate in Waterloo and Rev. D L Coon at Waverly.
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Waterloo
Dean
W. R. CG
Waverly
H. W. Dean
Logan Avenue
Harlington Cemetery
Baptist Church
L. C. Moore
Wavarly
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Royal Arcanums
Order of the Eastern Star
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A. O. U. W. Hall
Commercial Congress
Muskoges
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Platt
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Bremer
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Hall-Ekfelt Co
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Lafayette Street
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Cheest, Peabody & Co, Inc
Richard Lee
Stcamore Surret
Palace Theatre
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Great Western
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