Danford seeks third divorce amid threats and custody bid
William Danford, living near Manchester, files for divorce alleging his wife threatened violence with a butcher knife and abused their children. He seeks custody as the couple, wed in Mason City in 1809 and separated on the 28th, makes a third attempt at legal separation. The report also notes a dam contract and a bridge accident near Manchester, detailing local industry and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
William Danford
Danford
Mason City
William
Maquoketa
Jas. Hutchinson
T. Heldren
Hartville
Maquoketa River
Hutphinson
Manchester Flour Mills
Women Wrathful Toward Prowlers in South Street Area
Angry residents report night prowlers in the 1200 block of South Street causing thefts from porches and a home larder. Housewives accuse a suspect, lodge police complaints, and warn neighbors as notes and milk bottle thefts continue. Advertisements urge readers to check page 2 for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1200 Hlerk
South Street
Pifth
Priest seriously injured in collapse of old wall
Rockwell City August 1 Father Marx priest in charge of the Catholic church meré was seriously injured Thursday and taken to a Fort Dodge hospital. He was helping remove the vaults from the City courthouse to convert the building into a Catholic school when a mass of stone and brick fell. He was caught under debris with several ribs broken and a lung badly lacerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Father Marx
Fort Dodge
City Court House
Marg Wy
Resident petitions city council over smoke nuisance at shops
Al Schroeder, a business owner in the north section of the city, will petition the city council next Monday evening to abate smoke nuisance from the Roundhouse at Illinois Central shops. Schroeder says the smoke harms the surrounding area and he circulates a petition among residents. A demonstration will be held at city hall on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Elinois
Che Ra
Monstrante
Manda
Weather log fragment with scattered numbers and garbled text
Fragmentary temperature record notes August into night hours with scattered figures including minimums and maximums. The text is fragmented and largely unreadable, hindering a clean summary of location or date context.
Working Smooth Game and A Clue From the City
Police investigated reports of a man described as a large ape seeking funds after claimed hospital release. Authorities found no record of hospitalization and pursued the suspect amid confusion and a failed arrest attempt.
Militants to Acquire Ground for Parade Grounds at Clear Lake
Captains Sweenes Smith Bussler and Makinster with their wives depart for Clear Lake to join OU members and patriarch militia for the annual session of Gounei. Ground purchases include Oakwood Park hotel site and seven acres behind it to serve as parade drill grounds. Sweeney cannot participate due to a broken arm. Jung Deen named to command a division by Col. Naner of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Sweenes
WW. C. Smith
WG. Bussler
Cay
Peterson
Pett
JF. Makinster
Clear Lake
Cnm
Gounei
Eall Unl
Oakwood Park
Sweeney
Col
Naner
Des Moinus
Bootleggers Arraigned in Federal Case from Manly
Three alleged bootleggers from Manly were arraigned before United States Commissioner J. J. Wemperer. George Jackson and Ernest Ben jegerdes were brought to Waterloo last evening by Deputy U. S. Marshal D. K. Phelan, waived hearings and posted $30 bail each. William Guid, of Manly, was arraigned before Commissioner Dempster and held for appearance before the federal grand jury. The case stems from an investigation into illegal liquor production by G. Wo Seize, a deputy revenue collector.
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Manly
United States
J. J. Wemperer
George Jackson
Ernest Ben
Jegerdes
Waterloo
D. EK. Phelan
Loth
Forendon
William Guid
Atsai
Canningsioner Dempster
Federal Grand Jury
G. Wo
La Porte City social notes and local moves Aug. 1
Mrs Geo arrows opens a restaurant and bakery in the Mary Gardnert building near the Tock Island station. Frand Petersam welcomed Gwins a boy and a girl last Friday. the boy died Tuesday. J J McMahon of St Paul visits in the Fegles home and returns home. C B Gingrich returns from Brookings after a week's visit. Lucila Gingrich returns home after Parkersburg visit. Grace Anion hosts a bank party on West Main. Francis Powell arrives for an extended vacation. Mary Sheridan and Winifred Sheridan visit the McQuaheran home for the weekend. Mrs Ogbourn promoted to grade teacher in Denver. to begin Aug 21 with salary for 72 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Geo. Arrows
Mary Gardnert
Tock
Sland
M Frand Petersam Berine
Gwins
J. J. McMahon
St. Paul
Wesley Fegles
B. Gingrich
Alr
Claus Wiese
Brookings
SB. 1
Lucila Gingrich
Parkersburg
Grace Anion
West Main
Francis Powell
Mary
Winifred Sheridan
Bancroft
McQaheran
Profit Sharing Inquiries From New York Firm
Secretary Van Vieck of the Board of Trade seeks information on local manufacturers with profit sharing plans. LR PeCramzo of the New York Edison company is gathering data and asks local businesses to contact Mr Van Vleck with any details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vieck
Board of Trade
PeCramzo
New York Edison Company
Weiter
van Vleck
ERS RETURN WHEN WILL TRAV IN BY ROVE
Dispatches report all berths engaged through September with unavcommodated travelers seeking steerage. Families of Drs Shannon Brinkman and O’Keefe, touring Europe, wonder how withdrawal of trans athintic liners will affect their August Theta Loree turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Brinkman
O'Keefe
Europe
IV Ig
Bine Rope New
Theo Reed
Janly
Rome
Cummins amendment placed in trade commission bill
The Cummins amendment for limited tariff review of proposed trade commission orders was adopted in the Senate today as part of the trade commission bill by a 33 percent vote, distinguishing it from the Pomerene amendment's board of review proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DE
Ang. J
Cummins
Trade Commission
Board of Review
Pomerene
Senate
Davis May Be Sued For Slander
Ioane Davis was found not guilty of indecent behavior in police court. The case noted Davis may face a slander suit from Mrs. Honemiller who alleged he called her a drunkard and thief of chickens. Police reported he escaped to a store as officers were alerted.
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Ioane Davis
Laufayette Sirec
Will Bel
Huneuller
Sle
Davis
Jiunemitler
Local notes on residents travel and incidents in town
Walker and others engage in business plans while residents visit Springfeld Mt. Vernon and Colorado. A storm damages a roof, a Cedar Rapids auto accident victim returns home, and neighbors honor Ethel and Mary Closson with music.
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Walker
Edwards
Waukon
Frank Lucas
Pillage
Minn
Minnesota
North Wakaia
Maude Robingson
Visi
Southerand
Neb
Colorado
Fred Knockle
John Walsh
Durbague
Mowday
TA. Learson
T. W. Johnson
Avon Isaac
Cedar Rapids
Sane
Isaac
Mustead
Weaver
Flora Smith
Rev
Perry
Charlie Laird
Closson
Frappe Wag
Mary Closson
Harry Smith
Hoover
Peoria
W. KE
Town Talk Residents flock on trips and visits
Local notes recount Mrs Harl Bightey return from two weeks with her parents at Spilibake. Dr D Smith and wife depart for four days in Iowa Falls and Cows. Several families plan Yellowstone Park via Denver and Salt Lake City. Multiple travelers head to Montevideo Omaha Seattle and Montana.
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Dr. D. Smith
Iowa Falls
C. W. Powell
T. C. McCarthy
Ilinois Central
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Salt Lake City
Second Divorce Sought From Same Mr Campbell
Carrie Campbell sues for a second divorce from W. Campbell of California alleging desertion in 1899 and 1909 after their 1890 marriage and a later remarriage in 1406. She also cites adultery. She seeks $4000 for children and $5000 for her maintenance plus $168,000 and $150 monthly alimony. Campbell was an auto company manager here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GO. Campbell
Carrie ¢. Campbell
Merie
Fred
Cammbell
Campbell
California
Wraviee Freight Taru On Iowa Meat Prodects
A damaged OCR item notes freight tariff changes on Iowa meat products, with scattered references to Cedar Rapids and other towns, and to inter state commerce commission action amid weather and transport chatter. The text also reports a fiery telegram from General Obregon indicating military moves and rail disruption threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wraviee
Iowa
Washington
Cedar Rapide
St. Pal
Minneapolis
Fe Inters
Royal Neighbors Thimble Bee and Local Functions
Announcements note a Royal Neighbors of America thimble bee on a Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. F. ER. Bi’s home with attendees urged to ride Cedar Falls buses to the bluffs. Also an ice cream social by St. Joseph’s married ladies on the parish lawn Monday evening. Police report arrests of seven suspected vagabonds tied to a prison escape search. seven men found in box cars or roaming near a railroad area.
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Ape
St. Francia Hospital
Legar
Royal Neighbors of
America
St. Joseph's Church
Quick facial revival with saxolite powder mix
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Atu
Buchan
Minininwan
Maximam
Mis. Ogbutes
Gaura Ogborn
Colo
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Board of Education
EL Ponto
Was Davis
Dsco
MTA Exceya Saturdega
Beacon
Cai
B. J. Rodamar
J. W. Meririe
Montevideo
Mian
James Black
Gray Eagle
Rack
Grace
Lillian Rodamer
Anna Metre
Seattle
Oregon
G. R. Turner
Montana
E. F. Cooper
Black Hawk County
Por. Griffin
High Street
Wilson
Will Griffin
Floyd, Ja
Lake Francis
James Ke
Willams and
Ewaledale
John G. Miller
August Buchholz
Leland Avenue
Savona
Wis
Wagner
Frank Fish
Mr. Fish
Mr. Wagner
Quincy
Mabel M. Lettau
M. H. Kelly
Burlington
Anna Lettay
Watertown
N. Y
Dotha Warker
Aliss Walker
Association
Florence Landgraf
Chicago
Launa Griffin
Lake Michigan
Lake Ontarian
Georgian Bay
Mabel Toils
Adela Foster
Moline
J. F. Watters
L. E. Elliott
British Columbia
O'Brien County
Spirit
Okoboji Lakes
White
Joe Warner
de i Fendant
Henry von Lackum
Lincoln
von Lackum
Dysart Br LeRoy; Vom
Edwin F. Babcock
Isistner
L. B. Hicks
Plymouth Congregational Church
Knights of Maccabees
Babcock
AUTO
Bi. Moore
Madeline
South S Veet
Glosses Kramer
Carbajal
Cuiatalajara
Tandon
London
Ohio
Central News Agency
British Foreign Office
Tate
Commercial Street
Ninth Street
General House
Work
W. R. Law
Logan Avenue
Randolph Street
Urgo
Station A
Sycamore
Biber. Co
Old
Mual Sell
Lene Hubbard
Agate
Cole
Doe Manteller
Jesup
Mulberry
Elm Streets
Falls
Chautauqua Park
Sisaq
Litchfield Mig. Co
Charles Street
North Side
Clear
Ogden Street
Erina Specialty Co
Toronto
Ont
Larga
E. Eline
Cleveland
Brandon
Cerlar ‘Rapids
Rathers
McLeish
Majestic
Ilay
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