Northwestern Bell franchise renewal flagged in Waterloo
The Northwestern Bell company operates without a valid franchise in Waterloo as the 20 year city pole and wire rights granted in 1895 and renewed in 1922 expired yesterday. City Attorney Harry Reed says no renewal application has been filed and will discuss the matter with Northwestern officials soon.
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Northwestern ‘Telephone Company
Co. F. Bennett
Lews Telephone Company
Waterloo Exchange
Harry M. Reed
Reed
Northwestern Bell Company
Mrs. E. M. Wyant Dies Suddenly on the Coast
Mrs. E M Wyant longtime Waterleo resident died suddenly of acute heart trouble in Los Angeles where she and her family have lived the past three years She was born June 13 1861 at Rockfore HL moved to Cedar Falls in 1865 Married Feb 1 1884 to RE M Wyant connected with early electric and gas lighting They leave a husband two daughters Edith and Marian two brothers Charles IL and Joseph Jennings and a sister Mrs Kathrine L Clark Funeral likely Friday burial in Los Angeles
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E. M. Wyant
Waterleo
Los Angeles
Cal
RE. M. Wrant
Waterloo
Edith
Marian
Charles IL
Joseph Jennings
Kathrine L. Clark
Cedar Falls
Two Cars Stolen Near Electric Park in Frost La Porte City
Two cars were taken from the vicinity of Electric Park last night near Frost La Porte City. One vehicle, license 12 5145, was reported missing at 11 30 p m and by noon had not been found. A second car from Brockwell Arms apartments was reported stolen about the same time and location and was recovered on a downtown street early today.
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Electric Park
Frost
la Porte City
W. CG
Jenkins
Brockwell Arms Apartments
Lincoln Douglas debate homage in Freeport plans
Freeport Illinois Aug 1 crowds expect 50 900 26 for the state fourth of the famous Lincoln Douglas debate on slavery. Speakers include Senator Pat Van and Albert Beveridge with Gov Lan Smith Attorney General William Brundage and many Illinois leaders invited to attend. The ten year old debate date is moved to this year and past crowds of over 15000 attended.
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Freeport
Pat Uan
Mississippi
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
United States Senate
Illinois
Lan Smail
Willian
Hale Thompson
William Brundage
Assembly
Fifer
Dunne
Lowden
Deneen
United States
Douglas
Supreme Court
Slavery Debate Touches Police Regulation Constraint
A historic remark contends that slavery can exist only if supported by local police regulation. The brief line hints at legal and municipal control debates surrounding slavery in the era.
Autoists Sign to Point Cedar Falls Route in Waterloo
A new Rainbow sign will direct motorists to Cedar Falls with an arrow and the Waterloo Motor Club name. The sign, to be installed by the Waterloo Motor Club, will be placed at Mules and Commercial Streets to help travelers navigate toward Cedar Falls along the Belt Line near the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Waterloo Motor Club
Marepal Works Divorce Suit Alleging Cruelty and Support
Carrie WH. Answeer files for divorce from Thomas Answeer alleging cruelty and lack of support since their marriage at Waverly on May 25, 1917. She seeks $25 monthly alimony and an injunction to stop alleged molestation at her Locust Street home.
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Carrie WH. Answeer
Thomas Answeer
Waverly
Tot Locust Street
Cedar Rapids Struggling Over Local Ku Klux Klan Activity
The Cedar Rapids area faces a rising Klan presence with 2700 members alleged, though few open manifestations occur. A circulated proclamation lists Klan tenets and opposing issues, framing a public debate on race, religion, and governance in the community.
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Cedar Apts
Cedar Rapids
Ku: Klux Klan
Saneima
Samsterday
Wade
Order In Cedar
Stay for Olander Sentenced to Hang
Des Moines Aug. 10 Justice Tl. 5 Stevens of the Iowa supreme court granted a writ to Wil Han C. Olander of Kart Dodge under death sentence for murder, allowing an appeal to the United States supreme court and delaying further action until the high court rules. Governor Kendall then granted a stay of execution to Sept 8, notifying Warden Hollawell and others.
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Des Moines
Stevens
Iowa Supreme Court
Wil Han C. Olander
Kart Dodge
Fort Madison
United States Supreme Court
Iowa Court
Kendall
Olander
Notica
T. 1
Hollawell
Fo C George
Olander Trial Detail Tied to Webster County Sheriff
S Bassett, Sheriff of Webster County, is likely to trigger the trap in the Olander case. Olander was convicted of the murder of Berthold Halfpap, a Port Dodge grocer, during an attempted robbery at the store.
Women Learn Delatone Hair Removal Method
An advertisement notes women increasingly use delatone to remove facial neck and arm fuzz. A paste of powdered delatone and water is applied for a few minutes, then rubbed off to leave skin hair free. Emphasizes buying genuine delatone and mixing fresh for best results.
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Lincoln
Marepal
Firestone
America
PRIC
Foff
Cord
Alan
Kian
Elsawherm
Nes Moines
East Fourth Street
Rapids
Dahipawe
Waterina
Mason City
Rochester, Minn
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