Railroad Man Plans Union Station for Waterloo Railways
A Waterloo railroad worker proposes a comprehensive plan to modernize the depot system. Key ideas include locating a union passenger station on the east river bank, double tracking the C G W bridge for the C B and Rock Island lines, elevating tracks, and eliminating dangerous grade crossings at Walnut and Franklin streets. The plan calls for back-in operations for Great Western Rock Island and Illinois Central trains, with viaducts replacing certain crossings and shared main-line routes for freight. The proposer notes opposition is likely but argues the city must tackle large projects for a sane terminal solution.
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East River
Sixth
Eleventh Streets
Rock Island
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Franklin Street
Millnois Central
Sixth Street
Third Street
Fruit House
The
Mill Company
Fifth
Fourth Streets
Eleventh Street
Great Western
Ravermen
Chicago Great Western
Union Depot
Seventh Street
Illinois Central
Central
Mullan Avenue
Tlmois Central
Iowa
Sheriff's Jury
Iingis Central
Illinois Central Station
Fourth Street
Union Depot and Coliseum Plan For Waterloo Railways
A proposed Waterloo union depot on the west river bank south of the Ca Wo bridge would serve all roads. The Chicagoe Great Western already runs there and Rock Island could extend riverfront trackage to form a belt line. The crossing at Fourth and Fifth streets could be abandoned and trains moved to the lower belt line.
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Fifth Street
J. C
Waterloo
Mid-River
Central
Aris
Jdan
Rock Island
Fifth
Fourth Streets
Union Station
Bluff
Sixth Suteers
Taxable Values Jump as Iowa Raises Land and Town Lots
Des Moines reports the executive council increased the state tax base by 30 percent to 920 million dollars. Farm lands and town lots rose about 200 million, rural land up to 89 percent, with Linn county unchanged. Railroads face higher valuations while the levy drops to 2.9 mills.
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Executive Council
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Here
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C. M. Allen
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Decature
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Fay Ete
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Fremont
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Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson Wee Aw
Johnson
Jones Ia
Keokuk
Powrshiok
Ringgold
Sceort
Wee
Shelby Wate
Sioux
Waslington
Caivin Wayne
Oes
Nan
Tlio
New Homes Start as Waterloo Industry Picks Up
Industrial conditions in Waterloo show early signs of revival with several new residences under way and excavations on Second Street near the United Presbyterian church. Weather has favored work on paving, sewers, sidewalks, and bridges, while factories and trades employ steady, well-paid labor. Real estate transfers and tax valuation debates reflect broader economic activity and public finance concerns locally.
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United Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Congress
Land prices in Bremer County report
Tripall Leader notes a farm sale in Bremer County with Tohis Nevendaert purchasing the George Carentensen farm of 138.5 acres this week, amid local land price activity. The deal highlights ongoing interest in farmland near the county seat and surrounding areas.
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Bremer County
Tohis Nevendaert
George Carentensen
Weeds Will Be Seeding Soon in Waterloo Areas
Real estate owners and renters in Waterloo are urged to act now to cut weeds before they seed. Quack grass and wild parsnips have taken to seed, threatening next year’s growth. Vacant Locust and Fifth street ground owned by the west board of education is heavily weeded, along with other unoccupied lots on city outskirts and in residential areas. Property owners are advised to apply the “scythe cure” promptly to prevent further spread. A Courier want ad promises saving time and worry.
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W. J. Monen
Iowa
Henry Appel
M. N. Trainor
Waterloo
Locust and
Fifth Streets
West Board of Education
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NeHie M. Whitney
AL A. Lynn
Lane & Fowlers
Charles H. Day
Leonor Patter
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Frank J. Eighmey
Waterloo Varnish Mfg. Co
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