Near deadly train incident spares Monroe man in city
Civil war veteran John Rogent of Monroe narrowly escaped being killed by a Chicago Western train near the passenger station. Engineer Roth and W R Jameson acted quickly, pushing Rogent to safety as the engine roared by. Rogent, visiting with Frank Fluent, identified himself as a former member of the 95th Pennsylvania.
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Monroe
Chicago Great Western
W. R. Jameson
Roth
Franklin Street
Kent
Inlaw
Frank Fluent
Union Mills Company
Vine Street
Mr. Jameson
Mr Kent
Engineer Roth
Aed
Clayton E Bronson for Representative Nomination
Clayton E Bronson born on a Black Hawk County farm near Raymonna years ago and active in local business and farming groups. He seeks support for the representative post emphasizing fewer state commissioners wiser spending and tax relief through prudent public funds use.
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Anc
Sta
Black Hawk
Raymnena
Berarte
L. H. Bronson & Ron
Wax
Bulance Association of
Hronson
East Waterlow
Black Hawk County
Sons of Veterans Patriotic Meeting Held in G A R Hall
The Sons of Veterans met last evening in the G A R hall to hear addresses on the flag and immigration along the border. W T Edwards presided. Rev D D Navies spoke of the flag with personal border experience. Dr Davies discussed a proposed change and the flag’s design. musical numbers followed. May 18 set for next patriotic meeting inviting Relief Corps and others.
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G. A. R. Ball
W. T. Edwards
Miss Mether
Jeffrey Sullivan
D. D. Navies
East Park Presbyterian Church
Davies
Orey Frathyues
Foster
AL. Beal
H. Davis
Relief Corps
Lincoln Circle
GALT
Wells
Excuse Hunting in a Kitchen Quip
A Kansas City Times snippet shows Mrs Dodge blaming the gas company for poorer cooking as a playful jab at domestic life. The exchange centers on present gas supply issues and a light domestic moment.
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Dodge
City in Brief Admits Wide Local Travel and Notices
Local brief items list residents traveling on business to Estherville St Paul Minneapolis Vinton Cedar Rapids Excelsior Springs and Decorah. Some recover from illness others depart for Oregon California and Illinois. Police testify in Dubuque federal grand jury while relatives visit Oelwein and Waterloo.
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J. F. McSweeney
Dubuque
Federal
Mor 7
Llinois
Debating Iowa Commissions and Nebraska Eligibility Rules
A bylined column surveys Iowa critics who call for dismantling commissions while contrasting state action with Arkansas Colorado Georgia and many others. It notes Iowa created one new commission Workmens Compensation and lists numerous states with multiple new commissions. It also covers Nebraska eligibility rules blocking legislators from state office during their term and Lt Governor McKelvies push for governor ballotage, plus questions about filing statements on senatorial elections.
Local visits and travel notes dot Waterloo scene
Last evening at the Sprouls 230 Beppler avenue hosted guests before they move to 102 Wellington street. Arthur Enxleking returns to the city from Davenport where he worked as a linotype operator on the Daily Times. The proposed north south highway from New Orleans to St Paul would feature white and red bands and pass Waterloo with support. Travel speaker W F Parrott spoke at East High School about his Panama trip and travel tips. The remains of Jacob Clark were shipped to Binghamton New York for funeral services likely Sunday. Fred Clark attended. Miss Anna Shanewise visits during spring vacation. she teaches physical training in Chicago. Mrs M M Foot and three children depart for Sault Ste Marie Michigan then Columbus to join Mr Foot and establish home. The sellers of their residence on Vermont Street are noted.
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Cleve Sproul
Beppler Avenue
Wellington Street
Arthur Enxleking
Davenport
The
Daily Times
New Orleans
St. Paul
Waterloo
W. F. Parrott
East High School
Panama
Anna Shanewise
J. B. Shanewise
Lafayette Street
Miss Shanewise
Chicago
M. M. Foot
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Columbus
Mr. Foot
Vermont Street
Lawyers Not Fond Of New Employers Liability Law
G W Wrightman secretary of the Iowa Manufacturers association told local manufacturers at the Waterloo club rooms last evening that lawyers dislike the new employers liability law because it will tend to throw most all the persons involved into court and raise costs.
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G. W. Wrightman
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Waterloo
Aeroplanes May Play Big Part In War
Mr. Wrightman discusses a new law increasing insurance rates prompting formation of Employers Mutual Casualty Co with officers serving without compensation. He explains the law sets fixed payments per case, reducing litigation. He aims to return yearly surplus to the treasury. Also notes an apartment incident and a bicycle rider who escaped with injuries.
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Wrightman
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Treasury
Motorcycle Mike Involved Collision Near Washington Street
A motorcycle collided with a bicycle at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets early this morning. The motorcyclist reportedly flew through the air and landed among bricks placed there by contractor John Miller. Names of the riders were not obtainable.
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Sixth
Washington Streets
John Miller
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