Couple Accused of Incendiarism in Parkersburg Fire
Marshal Stickley detained Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Pfeiffer in Parkersburg on a charge of incendiary fire at a millinery store in Dumont. They were moved to Dumont as the case proceeds. Investigators found gasoline bottles and cans hung from the ceiling. insured stock was reported at 800 dollars though most goods were removed. Both suspects are described as young.
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Parkersburg
Marshal Stickley
A. P. Pfeiffer
Dumont
Miliiaery
Pfeiffer
Illinios Central plans Waterloo staffing and rail notes
Illinois Central aims to hire only permanently located Waterloo workers and bar boomers to ensure a stable workforce. The article also notes travel plans of several staff, a Gollmat Bros. circus train passing through Waterloo, tramps harassing train crews, and the Fort Dodge depot being moved for a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Waterloo
H. Faust
Omaha
Neb
R. E. Downing
Chicago
W. P. Robinson
Pauline
Kenneth
Robinson
B. M. Bailey
Elk Run
Portland
Mich
Towle
Council Bluffs
Herman Baum
Tra Salling
Illinois Central Service
Chris Smith
St. Paul
Wm. Sheehan
New York
Boston
A. E. Lawton
Worcester
Mass
Fort Dodge
Pope Suffers Slight Relapse In Rome
Rome, Aug. 22. Pope Pius suffered a slight relapse yesterday and was unable to leave his room. Over-exertion Sunday during the intense heat is given as the cause. His condition is not regarded as critical, but his complete recovery has been retarded by his eagerness to resume his usual duties.
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Rome
Pius
Body of John W. Gates Arrives in New York
The body of the late John W. Gates arrived on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Paris. Mrs. Gates and son Charles G. Gates accompanied the remains. Funeral plans are set for tomorrow morning at the Hotel Plaza.
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New York
John W. Gates
Paris
Y M C A Boys Leave for Ten Day Camp West of Clear Lake
The Y M C A sends 46 boys from the West End of Clear Lake on a ten day camp to Ventura Heights arriving by Milwaukee line at Nora Junction and then by road. Advance party led by H R Lee arrives ahead to prepare. Names of many participants listed with officials E J Starr and A W Hart quit accompanying and state secretary visits expected. Snow’s College of Dressmaking opens at Federal block.
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Hocklaland Road
Ventura Heights
Clear Lake
Nora Junction
H. R. Lee
Erwin Sage
Ezra Burwich
Frank Fortunski
Fortunski
Ventura
Des Moines
Joe Cotter
Jay Thomas
Personel
Clarence Spears
Earl Spears
Ronald Reed
Frank von Draska
Douglas Bragdon
Mark Nesbit
Robert Nauman
Henry Nauman
Gordon Rath
Gordon Vaughan
Lawrence Leonard
Roger Dunlevy
Kenneth Innes
Alphonse Duba
Jack Maynard
Ed Headford
Harold Scroggy
Gaylen Green
Parker Lichty
Don Sindlinnger
Claud Stubbs
Waterloo
Y P AS ATTENDANCE AT CHAUTAUQUA PARK CONVENTION
The Young People's Alliance convention at Chautauqua Park drew a large crowd despite rain. Rev W A Schutte preached How Shall We Escape if We Neglect so Great Salvation. Major business sessions and officer elections occurred this afternoon. Bishop Spreng spoke at 3 15 on Work in the Keat and will headline again tonight with the Waterloo church Ladies double quartet. The event runs until tomorrow night.
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Young People’s Alliance
Chautauqua Park
W. A. Schutte
Spreng
The
Keat
Waterloo
Seek Fortunes in Cedar River and Town Happenings
Readable excerpts note Cedar Falls clamors over pearl and slug profits along the Cedar River with men traveling west for frontier days. Local events include cemetery group meetings, G A R picnic preparations at John Call farm, a New Hartford band rehearsal, sweet corn canning surge, auto club picnic at Washington Union bridge, and a 25th wedding anniversary surprise for Dr J S Stevens.
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Cedar Falls
W. H. Elwell
Maquoketa
W. A. Beatty
Arthur S. Kingman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Colorado Springs
Greenwood Cemetery Association
C.S. Stevens
John Call
Waterloo Road
New Hartford
I. C
Canning Factory
East
Gilkey
Auto Club of
Washington Union Bridge
Here
Instructioni Ag
Auto Club
Formal Season Opens Sept 12 in Waterloo Theater
Manager A J Busby secures high priced acts for coming season at Waterloo theater. Star lineup includes Nat Goodwin, Lillian Russell, Richard Carne, Tim Murphy, Trixie Friganza, Louis Mann and Sousa's band. Regular season begins Sept 12 with The Girl I Love. preliminary season continues with The Aviator on Aug 28. Bookings through Aug 15 feature Three Twins and other musical plays plus Get Rich Quick Wallingford and Polly of the Circus among others. Three minstrel shows are booked and more acts to come before opening.
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A. J. Busby
Waterloo
Nat Goodwin
Lillian Russell
Richard Carne
Tim Murphy
Trixie Friganza
Louis Mann
Sousa
Busby
Unlik
la Salle I Theater
Richard Carle
Sherry
Wallingford
Polly
Circus
Rector’s
the Rosary
No Banquet Planned For Speaker Clark Visit
Democrats in Black Hawk county cancel a banquet and formal toasts for Speaker Champ Clark during his Waterloo visit. Instead, informal greetings will be extended at the Syndicate theatre where he will speak on Picturesque Public Men under the Westminster Presbyterian church program. He arrives after a long planned, nonpartisan visit with Mr Pickett to host him in Waterloo.
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Thompson
Iowa
Eklund
Labette County
Altmont
Kansas
N. J. Thompson
Black Hawk County
Champ Clark
Round Table
W. W. Marsh
Syndicate Theatre
Mr. Clark
Clark
Charles B. Pickett
Washington
Waterloo
Missouri Statesman
Bride of Few Months Sues for Divorce from Le Roy Peterson
Bessie Peterson files for divorce after less than five months of marriage to Le Roy Peterson at Cedar Falls on April 16. She accuses him of cruelty, nagging, domineering conduct, and bad language, says he is morose and silent for days. He is a shoe salesman earning about 29 dollars weekly. she seeks 150 dollars temporary and 380 dollars monthly alimony.
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Bessie Peterson
Leroy Peterson
Cedar Falls
Peterson
Change of Firm in Hast ith and Water Streets
The firm of Murphy and Schmitz which ran a grocery and meat business at Hast ith and Water streets dissolves. Mr Murphy retires due to ill health. Unsettled accounts should be settled at the store. The new firm becomes Schmitz and Lichty and will continue the same generous customer service. Mr Murphy thanks patrons and urges acceptance of the new management.
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Murphy & Schmitz
Hastifth
Water Streets
Murphy
Schmitz & Lichty
Governor Eberhart Served With Subpoena
St Paul Aug 22 Governor Eberhart of Minnesota was subpoenaed to appear before the state board of control to testify in the hearing on charges of cruelty against Red Wing school Superintendent Whittier This marks the second time in Minnesota history a governor has been served with a subpoena.
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Eberhart
St. Paul
Minnesota
State Board of Control
Whittier
Red Wing
Hstory
Won't Release Boy Lynchier Westchester Pa
Westchester Pa August 22 Judge Butler of Chester County Court refuses to release a boy lyncher pending further proceedings. The action follows a case detailing alleged involvement in a mob incident. Local officials await additional evidence and a formal order.
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Westchester
Butler
Chester County Court
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North Waterloo and Railroads
Pope
Courter
T. P. Myers
Harrison
Clear Lake, la
Snow's College of Dressmaking
Federal Block
Rebecca Roberts
James Allen Sinden
Rebecca May Roberts
Court House
Pettit
Henry
Jane Roberts
Roberts
Sinden
George Briggs
Y.P. A’s
Cedar River
Lawn City
Big G. Alk
W. TR
Piente On
J. S. Stevens
Franklin
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
College of Commerce
Waterloo College of Commerce
East Fourth ST
Opera
Dolliver
Congress
George Stahl
Zack Walker
Ne Sro
Coatesville
RE. D. Pelfer
Louis
Gertrude
J. W. Lichty
Hammond Avenue
C. A. Lichty
Florence
Scranton
Treaves
Otto
Kentucky
Sunnyside
Christopher Lump
Illinois
Rhodes
Indiana
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