Phelps Involved in Dual Auto Mishaps Near Plymouth
Dexter B. Phelps of Waterloo was a central figure in two car crashes that weekend. One crash near Plymouth left a woman with a broken leg and a man with three fractured ribs, while his own car was damaged and later driven home. A prior incident near Hartland, Minnesota, saw his steering wheel detach and his vehicle leave the road. The Plymouth crash involved Hobbs relatives. four injured, with Mrs Hobbs most seriously hurt. Phelps had photos taken at the scene to document conditions and maintained his innocence.
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Dexter B. Phelps
Minnesota
Plymouth
Phelps
Waterloo
Hartland
Minn
Lee Obbs
Here
Mason City-Austin
Hobbs
Mike Overhault
Waterloo Band to Play at Oelwein Labor Day
Oelwein's Labor Day program includes a parade led by the Waterloo band, a noon dinner at Lake Oelwein, speeches by Mayor Jepson and labor leader M. W. Martin, a wrestling match, tug of war, and a ball game with Tripoli. An evening band concert at Rock Island park features the Syletta orchestra.
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Oelwein
Waterloo
Lake Uel- Wein
Webums
Mayor Jepson
M. W. Martin
Casey Ven Oelwein
Young Hagvensiee
Lemley Seeks State Adjutant Post for American Legion
Des Moines reports Lemley Melrose a member of Howard Cesila post No 136 has announced his candidacy for state adjutant of the American Legion. The election occurs at the state convention in Cedar Rapids September 2 and 3. Lemley serves on the state executive committee representing the Sixth district and has delegates roles at St Louis caucus and Minneapolis national convention. He spent 18 months in the army after enlisting near the start of war and vows full-time service if elected. He also belongs to the national publication committee overseeing the American Legion Weekly.
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St. Louis
Minneapolis
City Council considers police and fire pay increase details
Council and Mayor N. W. Frisbie plan an adjourned session Friday evening to set new salary levels for policemen and firemen effective September 1 after prior discussions. The meeting will also address sewer orders along Yates street and the Oneida area.
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Waterloo Waterworks
Bates
Oneida Streets
Shilliam Addition
Yates Street
Shilliam Avenue
Oneida Street
Chicken Chase Draws Crowds at County Picnic
The Black Hawk County Farm Bureau program at Cedar River Park featured children and adults events. A girls under 12 chicken chase was won by Ide Neilgon of Cedar Falls and a women 16 and older chase was won by Mar...
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Ian Purdy
Orange
Cornelia Wells
Tom. King
Mr. Fabian
M. H. Lemiley
Poyner
Bernard Horan
Black Hawks County Farm Bureau
Cedar River Park
Ide Neilgon
Cedar Falls
Mar
Notary Republican Admits Role in Court Clerk Office
A historical account describes Deputy Court Clerk J. W. Thompson admitting to being a “notary Republican” after a buxom colored woman entered the clerk’s office seeking a document verification. The scene notes a cool day, steep steps, and a humorous exchange about legal documentation.
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J. W. Thompson
Three of Four Girls Given Liberty Under Court Supervision
Four girls confined on charges of obtaining money and property by false pretenses through passing worthless checks in Waterloo: two Cedar Rapids defendants Irene Koenig and Thelma Foman were granted paroles to Cedar Rapids police matron after pleaded guilty. their commitment to Rockwell City women’s reformatory was stayed. Della Sherwood of Cedar Falls was released on bail with sponsor father. Bessie Riker Cedar Falls remained unable to post bond.
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Waterloo
Irene Koenig
Thelma Foman
Cedar Rapids
Guiits
H.B. Boies
Rockwell City
Mittimus
Lizzie Fietcher
Della Sherwood
Bessie Riker
Cedar Falls
Former Waterloo Reporter Relays Honolulu Game Tale
A former Waterloo reporter, W. E. Montfort, recounts experiences in Honolulu as city editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser. He explains Hawaii’s territorial status, notes American ownership of the paper, and describes a broad Pacific news reach. Montfort visits Toledo, Iowa, to see his mother amid family health concerns. Archie E. Burk of Vinton, Iowa, committed suicide in Omaha after learning his wife had another husband, ending a short marriage. Alexandra Palace in London hosted a grand wall seating 12,000 with an orchestra.
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W. EL Montfort
Waterloo
Alaska
Continents
Pacific
Hawaii
Omaha
Archie E. Burk
Vinton
Burk
Ethel Keiser
New York
Alexandra Palace
London
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