Fire strikes Carpenter Hotel Annex in downtown blaze
A blaze engulfed the second story rear room of the Carpenter Hotel Annex on Commercial Street today shortly before 1 pm. Fire departments contained it quickly. damage fell mainly on Western Harness and Supply, with losses estimated in the hundreds to around $2,000, all insured. The Paul Davis dry goods store suffered only smoke exposure.
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Carpenter Hotel
Western Harness and Supply Company
Russell-Lamson
Harness Company
Paul Davis Dry Good
City in Brief: Local Notices and Rail Depot Upgrades
A city notes column lists visits and travel of residents, legal and business moves, a gold wedding anniversary trip, and staff changes. It also reports Illinois Central platform lighting at the depot, a large track renewal project at the Great Western freight yard, and schedule changes affecting train No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Webb
Highview
J.B. Webb
Illinois Central
M. N. Hatcher
Ralph R. Wolf
Chas. Ryan Adams
C. C. Creegan
Fargo
N. D
Mr. Sunday
W. I Brown
The
Great Western
Chicago Great Western
West Waterloo
East Waterloo
Mary Baker Eddy Dies. Christian Science Leader Remembered
The Christian Science Monitor prints an editorial honoring Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science. It recounts her death on a Saturday night at Chestnut Hill and reflects on her teachings, leadership, and the faith of her followers. It cites her guidance to the Massachusetts Metaphysical College and her hymn writings, while noting her retirement from public leadership and the ongoing unity and healing power she taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Monitor
Church
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Chestnut Hill
Massachusetts Metaphysical College Association
Jesus Christ
Chrisian Science
Mian
Eddy
Unopposed Returns Shape After Parliamentary Balloting
London reports another batch of unopposed returns in the parliamentary elections with the government coalition 56 liberal 8 labor 7 Irish nationalist 0 and unionists 78. No change in party representation. polling occurred in 65 constituencies returning 76 members. Rex Puffer returned from a South Dakota trip.
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London
Liberal
Labor
Liberals
Laborites
College of Commerce Reports Historic Enrollment Growth
The second winter term opens with the largest enrollment in the College of Commerce history. By Jan 1, about 150 graduates have already secured positions, with many from Eklund’s Oelwein Business University now employed in Waterloo. The list of entering students includes numerous names across Iowa, including Waterloo and Cedar Falls, signaling strong demand and prospects for the term.
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College of Commerce
Eklund
Oelwein Business University
Waterloo
Will Stewart
Central Point
Ore
Irene King
Waucoma
Leslie Mc Tntire
Cresco
J. C G. Burman
Waverly
BE. W. Burman
Janesville
H. C. Bolte
Charles McElroy
Cedar Falls
Ralph O
Sadie Carroll
Raymond
August Matthias
Denver
Theodore Poock
Dunkerton
Knelling
Readlyn
C. P. Gilland
Cesar Fails
D. EF. Norman
Tripoli
D. L. Merer
Aplington
John High
Earl Wyatt
Hudson
James Ostergard
Benard Hanener
Grattinger
Ernest Milnl
Thompson and Jonah Enduring a Run of Accidents
J O Thompson, secretary of the boys department of the YMCA, is described as unlucky for frequent injuries. The text notes a broken finger, a lost eye from a hunting accident, and multiple prior fractures, framing his frequent misfortune as a long history shared with Mr. Jonah.
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J. O. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Jonah
Hog and cattle markets mixed at Chicago and St Louis
Estimated receipts show hogs 88,000 and cattle 633,000 with sheep 45,000. Hog market opened 11 cents lower, closed 5 cents higher. cattle opened steady 19 cents lower. sheep opened 10 cents lower. Includes dec market quotes, futures, and cash prices from Chicago Dec 5 and St Louis commodities.
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Chicago
Dee, F
Cubgtai
Texas
Kansas
Turkey
Wellington
Waterloo
Aristas S
Opera Star Emma Trentini Sings for Pennies in City Courtyard
New York December 5 A renowned soprano earning 1800 weekly performed opera in a courtyard behind 315 West Ninety‑eighth Street to small coins from passersby. A baby’s cry halted the performance and a police guard kept crowds from disturbing the scene before she moved on to Mulberry Street Italian quarters where locals cheered her discreet street concert.
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New York
Emma Trentini
the Little Devil
Manhattan Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein
Manhattan
Trentini
New York Theater
Ninety-eighth Street
Broadway
Apthorp
Mulberry Street
Bunk Car Fire Hurts Man In Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa December 5 One man suffered severe burns when a bunk car on the Illinois Central train where he slept caught fire. The injured passenger Thomas Schems was hospitalized with serious burns and may recover depending on treatment and prognosis.
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Fort Dodge
Evening Press
Thomas Schems
Tilnefs Central
Salvation Army meeting in Waterloo led by Mrs Sunday
Mrs Sunday and Miss Saxe spoke at a Waterloo Salvation Army gathering on personal work and revival. Mrs Sunday described lifelong faith growth from childhood to adulthood while stressing church members’ duty, and twenty or more attendees responded to the invitation as the choir sang.
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Buchanan
Syndicate
Wright
Mabel Boehmler
Cedar Falls
Walnut Street
Hind
First Congregational Church
Ikae Mutrheal
Matthew
Oskaloosa
Miss Maclaren
Waterloo
Christ
Jesus
John
Werner
Wilek
Jack
Miss Miter
Milter Alse
Ensien Vulheima
Salvation Amy
Wold
Bla
Shiloh
Miss Saxe
Grace Tixe
Mr. Alexander
Nicodemus
Sunny
Wendling Guilty Life Term in Kentucky Murder Case
Joseph Weedings Wendling was found guilty of the murder of Alma Kellner and received a life sentence. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence linking the former St. John’s Catholic church janitor to the child’s disappearance and the later discovery of her mutilated body in the church cellar. The trial followed a long investigation spanning multiple states.
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T.nsville
Tenn
Joseph Weedings
Palicy
Heyenroll
Alma Kelines
Ufe
Wendling
Madelie Wendling
Topithier
Orme
Whee Gregers
Kellner
St. John's Catholic Church
Alma Keliner
Alma Kelitoe
Pred Kellner
Frank Fehr
Monney
Alma Kellner
St. John's
Joseph Wendling
New Orleans
Texas
California
San Francisco
Carney
Cora Munen
Hanna to Locate Here and Lead Real Estate Venture
Hon W H Hanna a leading farmer from Renton county near Vinton plans to move his farm and enter Waterloo real estate. He will head a new land company with 2 010 000 dollars, sell his 159 acre Vinton farm, and has held roles in Benton county Agricultural Assoc and local banks. He represented Benton county in the legislature for four years.
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WT. Hanna
Renton County
Vinton
Hi. Ianna
Waterloo
Hanna
Benton County Times
Bierove
Benton County Agricultural Association
Dpeople’s Savings Bank of
Tie
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Garrison
Benton County
Fish and Game Association to Meet in Chamber of Commerce
Black Hawk county Fish and Game Protective Association schedules a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. meeting in Chamber of Commerce rooms to form a committee for winter legislative matters. Berlin provisional city count reports 3,400,000 population.
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Chamber of Commerce
Black Hawk County Fish and Games Protective Association
Berlin
Der
Rumor of Boy Drowning Circulates After Ice Incident
A rumor spread that a boy drowned skating near Burton creek by Lafayette street last night. Firemen searched the ice after two frightened women reported a drowning at the Orpheum theater area, but no ice hole or body was found. Another account says the boy fell through but was rescued by ice house workers.
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Burton Creek
Lafayette Street
Orpheum Theater
Thea Lad
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Carpenter
Blaze
I. E. Lee
Charles City
J. C. Stevenson
Walter MH. Robins
Des Moines
Congregational Conference of
Iowa
C. W. Mullan
Grundy Center
J. G. Ralston
Atlantic
John Menttee
Harry Bowers
E. H. Mulock
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Hartford
Iowa Life Insurance Company
Monitor ON Death
E. E. Schrack
Parkersburg
T. F. Moore
South Street
Schrack
First Baptist Church
Rex Puffer
South Dakota
L. C. Thompson
MR. Jonat
Lamson Bros. & Co
Marsh-Place
ST. Louis
Minneapolis
Nec
Slate
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
le Rock Island
Chicaro Great Western
Northwestern
Atenigon
LON American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Ranid
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel
Tlhg Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Brigei Ce
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
H. W
LN. S
Paw Eons
Jan Avereraft
Rib — Janehens
Tremiint
Mrs. Sumley
Mss Sas
Red Light District
Sea of
Ife
Hell
Heiven
Cyrist
Vic
Alma Kedlner
Freediom
W. H. Hanna
Fish and Game Assn
Pvert Anan Optical CO
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