Fire Howler Fire Tragedy at Weavertown Theatre
A movie theater panic in Weavertown ends in multiple deaths and many injuries after a film flame engulfed the theater. Names of victims include Arthur Bear and Frances Bird. crowd surge blocked exits. operator John McCullough fought flames before escaping. Infant rescued by bystander. hospital and improvised morgue set up as volunteers aid victims.
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John McCullough
Moving Picture Machine
J. W. Rees
Sam T. Lewis Co Mens Clothes Makers Ad In Waterloo
The Sam T. Lewis Company promotes its men’s clothing in a Waterloo theatre district advertisement. It highlights tailored suits and shirts offered at competitive prices, inviting customers to visit the Waterloo location for fittings and selections.
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Sam T. Lewis Co
Waterloo Theatre
Bidg
Paroled Slocum Captain Van Schaick Returns Home
Captain William Van Schaick aged 72, former commander of the excursion steamer General Slocum, was paroled by the U S government after two and a half years in prison. He left Sing Sing for New York, the parole ending a long controversy over neglect of duty and life preserver provision in the 1904 Hell Gate disaster that killed about a thousand.
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New York
William van Schaick
General Slocum
Hell Gate
United States
Sing Sing
Kennedy
van Sc
van Schaick
Lover Tossed Overboard Aboard Puritan Steamer
Walter Hopper of Chicago and Philadelphia attacked Grace Lyons of Chicago aboard the steamer Puritan in Lake Michigan and threw her overboard after a quarrel over a promised marriage. The body was not recovered. Hopper, 31, admitted the crime and will be arraigned on murder charges.
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Holland
Mich
Grace Lyons
Chicago
Walter Hopper
Philadelphia
Midlake
Hopper
Mopper
Miss Lyons
Ste
Flopper
Insane Giant of 75 Walks 470 Miles
Fergus Falls Minnesota August 25 Henry E Martin, 75, escaped from the Cherokee insane hospital and walked home to Fergus Falls. He traveled a long distance without money, aided by farmers and residents along the way. He is rational on some matters but insane on others and will be sent back to the asylum.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Henry E. Martin
Cherokee
Martin
Alliant
Camp Adven ture Ventura Iowa Update
The Courier reports Camp Adventure Ventura Ta dated Aug 26 notes a great camp with fine weather and good fishing. Twenty four in camp plus leaders, athletic fields for baseball tennis basketball and speed track. Bible study and first aid sessions, plus remarks on light incidents and playful pick ups from campers and staff.
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Camp Adventure
Ventura
H. B E. Lee
East Des Moines
Oakwood
Waterloo
Star
Lee
Death claims little child Jennings family mourns
Arolene Jennings, two and a half months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Jennings of 221 Washington Street, died yesterday at noon from jaundice. Survived by siblings Wislie and Lennis. Funeral services were held at home this afternoon with Rev. Evans guiding. remains to be taken to Janesville, Iowa for further services tomorrow.
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Arolene
Harry J. Jennings
Washington Street
Waterloo
Wislie
Lennis
Entertainment free to veterans planned at Buchanan reunion
The 34th annual Buchanan County Veterans association reunion will be held Sept 6 and 7 in Independence Iowa with free entertainment on both days. Activities include river boat excursions, auto tours, a banquet and free copies of The Iowa Soldiers' Roster. The program features varied performances, talks by visitors, and an address by Hon. C W Mullan of Waterloo, formerly Iowa attorney general, with W R C and other veterans group participation. Also noted is a religious service, dinners, and a business session. A testimonial for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets appears.
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Independence
Buchanan County Veterans’ Association
Iowa
Opera
Country Club
Jessamine Harmon
America
M. W. Harmon
Carrie Wackerbarth
Amber Hopkins
Opera House
W. R. Hill
Gedney
Association
W. S. Wallace
Armory
Gedney Opera House
T. EB. Taylor
Ethel Jones
Doris Campbell
C. W. Mullan
Waterloo
R. B. Raines
W. R. C. Department
Ray M. Hanchett
Waverly
Herbert C. Ring
Cedar Rapids
Gates Will Revoked by 1911 Will Changes Wealth Split
New York reports that John W. Gates' 1910 will, made public at his funeral, was revoked by a 1911 will. The new document leaves his son 1 9 0 0 9 0 0, plus 2 0 0 0 0 0 interest, and the widow the remainder, with about 7 0 0 0 0 0 going to relatives and friends. The estate is estimated at around 39 million dollars. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is promoted for summer use.
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New York
John W. Gates
Thlenry A. Gildersleeve
Alout
Child Drowns In Water Tank At Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls August 28 Mr and Mrs Frank Atzbaugh northeast of town mourn the death of their only child a year old boy who fell into a water tank while chores were being done A second little boy present was unable to warn them The drowning occurred in the yard prompting sorrow in the community Also a Des Moines woman found relief after two days with a dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Miss Dolly Gilmore to reopen her dressmaking parlors on September 1st at 618 East Fourth Street
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Iowa Falls
Frank Atzbaugh
Bradfield Rigo
Interurban Line Contracts Awarded for Iowa City Davenport Route
The C E Coon of Omaha wins the contract to build the Iowa City Davenport interurban and the Oskaloosa Waterloo line. Grading starts Monday from Iowa City eastward toward Davenport, with right of way donated by landowners. The 70 mile route aims to open for traffic by July 1, 1912, featuring local cars each half hour and strong farmer and town support.
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Davenport
Iowa City
Coon
Remedy for Diarrhoea Promoted By Chamberlain’s Claim
An ordinary case of diarrhoea can be cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has no superior for bowel complaints. For sale by all dealers.
Died Rich Doctor Lived In One Room With $500000 Will
New York August 28. Doctor Charles F Meyers an eccentric uptown physician left an estate valued at 500000 his holdings include twenty New York real estate pieces and bonds and mortgages He lived in abject poverty cooking and sleeping in one room relatives in New England inherit his property His friends once secured him an honorary degree but he refused to travel for it.
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New York
Charles F. Meyers
New England
Making It Easy Elevator Prank Ends in Staged Stillness
The comic dialogue features Chimmie urging an elevator boy to quit, then suggesting he wear a peculiar art garment to freeze the car while floors move beneath. Jimmie questions the plan as Ghimmie explains the stunt would trap riders in place and invert perspective for laughs.
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Chimmie
Bose
Jimmie
Ghimmie
Puck
Donates Park to Manchester and Plans New Factory
Senator R W Tirrill donated Riverside Park to Manchester, funding about 50 000 for a permanent improvement fund and hiring a German landscape gardener to beautify the tract along the Maquoketa river. The park attracts thousands as a summer Chautauqua site and boating hub. Manchester also plans a new factory by H C Kephart & Sons, moving from Sumner to Main Street cement block building to employ three skilled workers. the firm makes steel goods including knives and razors. Chamberlains Liniment advertises for pain relief.
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Manchester
R. W. Tirrill
Germany
Thrill
Iowa
Maquoketa
H. C. Kephart & Sons
Summer
Sumner
Main Street
Eddy completes new Sew Business Block on Sycamore Street
Tr. W. Eddy has completed a large building opposite the Ellis hotel on Sycamore Street. The first floor offers two large store rooms while the second floor holds four suites suitable for light housekeeping or offices. Modern features include steam heat and other conveniences. inspection is invited and rooms are ready for occupation.
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Tr. W. Eddy
Sycamore Street
Ellis Hotel
Dr. Eddy
Waterl oo Girl stars in Indian drama at Astoria
The Morning Astorian reports eight thousand spectators at the Centennial grounds near Astoria on August 22 for Miss Mabel Ferris’s open air drama The Bridge of the Gods. A cast of 100 local performers and thirty Yakima Indians staged Balch’s tale with a Puritan minister’s flight from America to the Columbia and the bridge’s fall amid fire and explosions. The production blends humor and pathos, praised as more creditable than many Broadway shows.
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Astorian
Astoria
Wash
Mabel Ferris
Waterloo
A. N. Ferris
California
Centennial Grounds
Balch
Oregon
America
Columbia River
Astor
Coxcomb Hill
Mr. Hood
Commercial
Champagne Imports Jump in July Exceed 1910 Levels
Washington August reports show July imports of champagne diamonds and tobacco rising well above the same month last year. Champagne imports doubled, while art works and books declined in value. Total goods imports surpassed $113 million, about $1 million more than July 1910, per Commerce and Labor statisticians.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Merital Tonic Digestive Promises Health Boost
A local health warning promotes Merital Tonic Digestive as a cure for fatigue and poor digestion. It claims to strengthen stomach functions, restore appetite, and enrich blood, with Henderson Drug Co. listed as exclusive agents and official guarantee.
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American Drug & Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Eruption Prompts Cure Claim for Baby Suffering
A Montana mother recounts a six month old baby covered in sores and itching until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used, after which the child improved in weeks and recovered. The advertisement promotes Cuticura remedies as economical skin treatment for all ages and offers free samples and a 32 page skin book from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Dept
Boston
Lucky Mian Reflects on Getting Dressed Amid Rummage Sale
The Detroit Free Press quotes Lucky Mian saying he felt lucky after his wife organized a rummage sale. He notes he wore his good clothes the previous day, but she could only offer old items for sale.
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Detroit Free Press
End Dyspepsia Today With Free Trial Miller Tabs
Last day to obtain a free trial box of Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets at the drug store. The tablets melt in the stomach, soothe inflamed tissues, and stimulate gastric glands to prevent fermentation and gas. They claim to improve digestion, restore appetite, and reduce nocturnal distress after a few days of use.
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Arthur Bear
Frances Bird
Mangella Robinson
Frederick Marshall
Harry Kelly
Houston
Earl Kelly
Kelly
Adolph Butfesky
Walter Nish
Slocum
Barkett & Pedicord
Arci'ts
Dhowns
Cilel
Ddim
Cal Stewart
Clarence Spears
Robert Nauman
Kenneth Innes
Douglas Bragdon
Independ
Mullan
Daive
H. M. Youngpeters
the Sun
Lakeview
Ohio
Chamberlain
Son
Des Moines
Wthamberlain
Dolly Gilmore
Louvre
Paria
Ardo da Vinci
Salon Carre
Co. E. Coon
Buied
Davenport Road
Oskaloosa
Liberty
Patrick Hamry
Senator Tirrill
SEW
Lator CO
Atlanta
Miss Mabel Ferris
Washington
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