Murderer Driven Across State by Bloodhounds Near Estherville
William Ryan, a 45 year old man, murdered Claus Guse near Estherville after a dispute over sleep. He was tracked from Grover by Waterloo bloodhounds, captured in Dannell, Minnesota, and surrendered to authorities in Estherville. Grise, a 24 year old, was attacked and died from his wounds.
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William Ryan
Claus Guse
Estherville
Waterloo
Dunnell
Minn
Ryan
Grise
Tiser
Grover
Minnesota
Harry Ferguson
Ferguson
Dannell
Public Library Opens New Children's Room in East Branch
The public library east unveiled a remodeled children's room designed for all ages with light yellow walls golden birch furniture and varied book sections. Flora Cutler Coen and staff hosted crowds including children and parents offering guided tours and home reading suggestions. Open daily 10 to 12 and 1 to 5 with Saturday afternoons to 5. fall schedule change planned after school opens.
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Public Library East
Children’s Department
Flora Cutler Coen
Shriners to Hold Big Meeting Here in Octor November
Mystic Shriners of the EL Kahir Temple plan a large session in this city during late October or early November. Local officers prepare details as 400 to 500 visitors are expected with about 40 candidates from Ely and surrounding towns. The meeting aims for elaborate arrangements to host guests in what will be a wide and active session.
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Mystic Shriners
EL Kahir
Ely
Germans Protest Newspapers At German American Club
German Americans gathered at the Dentach Amerikaner office in Waterloo to condemn alleged bias in editorials and headlines about the European war. George Giegold of Chicago traced Teutonic influence in American history while Herbert Kaufmann urged fair treatment and blamed England and France for promoting conflict.
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Waterloo
Wilson
Dentach Amerikaner
Sycamore Street
Colummns
Kaiser Wilhelm
George Giegold
Chicago
America
Herbert Kaufmann
Waterland
Atlantic
Maine on Inside for Theatre Job
Negotiations for a new picture theatre on Fourth street west progressed today toward award to H A Maine and Co. if signed, with James E Bryant of Cedar Falls the operator. Project cost around 35000 for building plus organ and modern equipment, aimed for completion by November 2, with two other bidders in the running.
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Picture Theatre
Fourth Street West
James E. Bryant
Cedar Falls
H. A. Maine & Co
Bryant
Maine
Break of Mexican Leaders Denied by President Wilson
President Wilson stated reports of a split between General Carranza and General Villa were false and that those seeking intervention in Mexico were creating trouble. He indicated Paul Fuller of New York is floated as likely ambassador to Mexico if a government there is recognized.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
General Villa
Paul Fuller
New York
Germany intends to retain Belgian territory
London reports quote German papers claiming Belgium will be permanently annexed and that Britain would favor German naval bases on the Belgian coast. Pan German organs declare Belgian portions overrun by the army will join the German empire.
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London
Taglische Rundschau
Belgium
Great Britain
Women Help Dry Victory in Jackson County Vote
Kansas City August 24 Hural Jackson county voted dry by 300 votes in a local option liquor election held Saturday outside Kansas City and Independence. A strong female turnout defined the outcome with about 2 000 women at the polls armed with cameras to deter fraud. Women carried banners urging men to end liquor as clashes with wet supporters occurred at several precincts.
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Kansas City
Hural
Jackson County
Independence
Viquor
Ladies Tea at Mrs Longley’s 109 High Street
The Ladies' Social Union of the Universalist church invites members to an afternoon tea on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Alfred Longley 109 High Street. Guests are asked to arrive early to complete the dollar shower.
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Ladies’ Social Union of Universalist Church
Alfred Longley
High Street
Beautiful Young Life Emile By Typhoid Fever
Miss Lillian May Olson aged 28 died after seven weeks illness from typhoid fever at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Holmes in Waterloo. Born in Illinois July 6 1891 she came to Waterloo six years ago and attended Vast High School class of 1912. She was active in First Baptist church work and Sunday School and Young Woman's Missionary Society. Funeral will be Tuesday at 3:20 PM from the Holmes residence, burial in Hlandinsville beside her mother.
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Lillian May Olson
Richard Holmes
Fourth Street West
Lilian
Waterloo
Holmes
Vast
Paul Davis Company
Dre. J, He, Brinkman and Bruner
Black Hawk
Iitness
Miss Olson
First Baptist Church
EB. A. Valiant
Young Woman’s Missionary Society
Young People's Society
Hlandinsville
Charles Ethy
Elbert Greene
Wayne Bayless
Stobert Armstrong
Murle la Rue
Ringling Bros Circus May Exhibit at Ringbard Hill
Ringling Bros may exhibit at Ringbard Hill instead of the Presbyterian hospital tract. Initial ground use plans on West Ninth street were changed after Hagenbeck Wallace used the Ringbard site with satisfactory results. Final arrangements await the arrival of the twenty four hour man in Waterloo Tuesday morning. Ringling Bros will also perform in Charles City tomorrow then travel via the Illinois Central.
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Ringling Bros
Ringbard Hill
Presbyterian Hospital
Ringling
Ringling Ros
Charles City
Ilinois Central
Mrs. Asa Wren Dead at 65 After Four Weeks Ill
Mrs. Asa Wren, 65, died at 11 40 p m at the home of her daughter Mrs A P Houston 626 Ninth street west Fort Dodge Iowa after four weeks illness She was born in Illinois Aug 15 1849 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Van Winkle Survived by husband five sons and two daughters The theater daughter Mrs C H Hailfield lives in Waterloo The sons live elsewhere All relatives have been notified of the death Funeral arrangements to be announced after word from relatives
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Asa Wren
A. P. Houston
Ninth Street West
Fort Dodge
Illinois
John van. Winkle
C. H. Haifield
Waterloo
Prince William May Have Abandoned Albania
Rome reports conflicting accounts on Prince William leaving Albania with no surprise given his precarious position. International forces withdrew support at Durazzo, and locals reportedly remain divided and wary. The jurisdiction, wartime turmoil, and Austrian and Italian pressures shape the move.
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Rome
Italy
William
Albania
Civil War Veterans Regimental Reunion Planned in City
About eighty surviving members of the Twenty-first laws regiment plan a reunion on Sept 27 19. Herbert Northey is president Robert Brown secretary and I W Walter is a member. Headquarters will be at the G A R hall on Commercial street with Robert Anderson post assisting. Invites go to veterans wives and widows. private homes will host visitors.
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Twenty-first Laws
Herbert Northey
Ciy
Robert Brown
I. W. Walter
G. A. R. Hall
Commercial Street
Robert Anderson Post
Dubuque
Pacific Coast
Epworth
Manchester
Marshalltown
Brown
Y W C A Plans for Crowded Wednesday Dinner Crowd
The Y W C A prepares to handle large crowds at the cafeteria on Wednesday cirrus day. Tables will be set on the gym floor with dinner service starting at 1:30 and continuing to 1:30. Supper will be served from 5 to 7 with cafeteria prices and the best available.
French Girl to Be Sent to New York City
Frances Pinchon a 19 year old French girl who deserted her family at the Illinois Central depot will be sent to New York City by police this afternoon. She was taken into custody at a local hotel Sunday afternoon but released on bonds. Her mother sent a ticket and five dollar order asking officials to locate her. The girl was found in a rooming house after spending the night with a young man. The Pinchon family plans to return to France though the eldest daughter opposes the trip and stayed in town with a male companion.
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Frances Pinchon
New York City
Illinois Gentral Depot
Miss Mildred Sullivan To Attend Western School
Miss Mildred Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Sullivan of 626 Franklin street leaves Saturday with her aunt Miss Augusta Gillans for Hollywood California to attend school this winter living with her grandmother Mrs Gilleas.
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Mildred Sullivan
J. T. Sullivan
Franklin Street
Augusta Gillans
Hollywood
Cal
Fairbank Local News Notes and Weather
Fairbank residents report travel plans and visits with relatives in Ohio Minnesota and North Dakota. Miss Lillian Thompson will stay in Minneapolis at Minnehaha Park. A storm killed seven head of cattle at Frank Addersman’s farm and lightning struck Aug Fink’s barn burning it down with losses partly insured. Ella Eaton visits her sister in Minneapolis while Will Adams and James Wood head to North Dakota for harvest. Fink barn fire damages hay grain and insured building.
Announcements for Tuesday meetings and picnics
Announcements note regular session Tuesday evening at the K of C hall for planning the annual picnic. Waterloo todee No 49 Degree of Honor hosts a picnic all Tuesday at Byrnes park inviting members to bring well oiled baskets and their own dishes.
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K. of C. Hall
Waterloo Todee
Byrnes Park
Town Talk Notes from Waterloo Events and Travel
Miss Mirian Hunt sails to Chicago and many residents visit relatives across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The item lists dozens of trips to Davenport, Des Moines, Lake Geneva, Independence, and Des Moines fairs, with names of locals, shops, and a drowning scare at the municipal beach, plus a note on a bank clerk’s vacation and a travel plan to St Paul.
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Marjorie Park
Lake Geneva
Wis
G. B. Bates
Elsie Diefenbach
Des Moines
Local Notes From Mitchell and Vicinity Include Storm Impacts
In Mitchell Aus 24 records report a severe electrical storm with heavy rain that forced the cancelation of the big four Sunday picnic. Farmers Chas Latin and HH Drake shipped six carloads of cattle, with prices around 10.40. Mrs W G Smith visited Minneapolis for a daughter’s visit, Everett Drake returned home with Lysha Tuebner who is ill with typhoid, and Mesdamer Met Voigt with Thos Mekford visiting relatives in Hsinedon.
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Mitchell
Aus
HH. KR. Drake
Chittger
W.G. Smith
Minneapolis
Clarence Drake
Littl Everett Drake
Kinge May
Lysha Tuebner
Mesdamer
Voigt
Thos. Mekford
Hsinedon
Minn
Hb. BK. Sehilie
Waterloo
Rockford Topics Mixed Local News and Events
Rockford notes a former resident Mrs Riley dies in Cedar Rapids and burial return plans. Chautauqua success prompts hope for next summer. Floyd county veterans meet Marble Rock Aug 27. Mrs Nicholas hosts guests visiting from Lone West and Oklahoma. School opens Aug 31. Outlook class picnic set at Sans Souci Park Lovelock with potluck details and officer election to follow.
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Rockford
Riley
Cedar Rapids
Floyd County
Marble Rock
B. Nicholas
Lone West
Olkla
A. Fullerton
Outlook
Outlook Dags
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
W.M. Mark
Sans Souci
Lovelock
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Glenville
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Noma
Lloyd
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E. P. Forest Avenue
Margaret Thompson
Wranklin Street
A. M. Kens
Oelwein
City
BK. M. Henderson
Prospect Avenue
Carl Bickley
J. Zander
Elgin
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Mary Darnes
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Ihe
A. J. Kink
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Tnunch
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Kan
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Lilla Pottig
Fifth Street West
J. 1S. Barber
Myrtle Barber
HL. Finkbine
John What
Wes Moines
Alnay
Sarah Blatt
Grantavenue
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Hartong
Samuel Craigton
Pohtque
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N. 1
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William Whitney
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Henry Lovejoy
Mitchell Dowits
Armsterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
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Montene
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Toledo
Tama County
Larry Ferguson
Rugner
C. Mitchell
Robert Pullerson
James Hubbard
W.aslering
Cbesity Wader
Carpenter Hotel
South St
Avant’s
Care Courier
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Providence
Black
Ady
East Side
West Side
H. D
Randolph St
W. St. St
Dawson Street
Bath
West Side High School
Tor Lake
Denver
John Willa
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