Distillation Wood Use Rises as 1909 Report Issued
Census Director submits preliminary 1909 comparison showing 1 285 000 cords of wood consumed in United States distillation industry, up from 978 000 in 1908 and 1 282 000 in 1907, with average value per cord at 5.21 and hardwood distillation centered in Michigan Pennsylvania New York.
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Washington
United States
William M. Stewart
J. F E. Whelchel
Division of Manufactures
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
Paid in Full sets box office record in New York run
Amusements note that Paid in Full has earned about a quarter of a million for producers after two years. Author Eugene Walter also profits, with some funds to be used for automobiles and a country estate. Tickets go fast with matinee and evening prices listed. warning that seats should be bought early. Performances set for Waterloo Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Eugene Walter
New York
Waterloo Theatre
Dietz Bail Fight Extends Toward March Trial
Hayward Wis Dec 15 The Dietz case becomes an endurance test between Sawyer County and the defense as they push toward March 6 when trial is set. Attorneys W B Rubin and Moritz Wittig for the defense seek to illuminate every facet of the matter.
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Dietz
J. C. Davis
Rubin
A. H. Reid
Hayward
Wis
Sawyer County
W. B. Rubin
Moritz Wittig
Burglars Blow Open Safe Marked Not Locked
In Bemidji Minnesota on December 14 amateur thieves forced entry to the Beltrami County Elevator and Milling office and blew the unlocked safe with nitroglycerin. They took about 2500 dollars in valuable papers and some cash. Police chief Harrington arrested a suspect who faces a police court hearing.
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Bemidj, Minn
Beltrami
Community fraternal announcements and events
Announcements from Ben Hur Gerard court No. 92 call members to a Friday night meeting with officer elections. W ROG will meet at the waiting room half an hour before the funeral service for Mrs. Jane C Parsons. Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R hold Friday meeting with initiation and plans for a bazaar and supper on Saturday Dec 17 at the G A R ball. Pythian Sisters also meet Friday with officer elections and full attendance urged.
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Ben Hur
Gerard Court
W. Rog
Jane C. Parsons
Lincoln Circle
Pythian Temple
G. A. R. Ball
Bremer County Saloon Petition Drives Reported
In Bremer county saloon canvassers met in Waverly Monday to report progress. They claim over 75 percent of legal voters signed and expect 85 percent by January 1. Incorporated towns likely to be privileged to sell intoxicating drinks include most, with Plainfield and Janesville possibly exceptions. Fremont township shows 97.5 percent signing, seven refusals.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Lowns
Plainfield
Janesville
Fremont Township
Barbers Rally Against Safety Razors in New York
New York barbers form the International Barber Bosses association with 1,000 members to purge safety razors. They plan to raise shave prices from 5 to 10 cents, and to 15 cents in some shops, while jokingly proposing drastic remedies for customers who refuse. Leaders include Elias Binder and Joseph Schwartz.
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New York
International Barber Bosses’ Association
East Side
Lander
Elias Binder
No. 257
Second Street
Joseph Schwartz
Tutula
Patagonia
Judge Platt Returns Friday to Waterloo District Court
Judge Franklin C. Platt is set to return to Waterloo tomorrow to handle district court matters in Black Hawk County after two weeks in Grundy Center where several criminal trials occurred. The grand jury will file its final report Friday and probate matters are on the docket. E. L. Glynn sues Edgar H. Glynn and Carrie E. Glynn of Buchanan County for $1,000 on a promissory note secured by a mortgage. foreclosure is sought due to missed interest payments and taxes.
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Franklin C. Platt
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Mabel Owens Seeks Divorce Over Cruel Treatment
Mabel Owens files for divorce from Herry L. Owens in district court after fifteen months of marriage begun September 18 1909 in Albert Lea. She alleges repeated cruel treatment since April 1 1910 including clenched fist blows choking and temper flareups. She seeks a decree and restoration of her maiden name.
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Mabel Owens
Herry L. Owens
Albert Lea
Mabel
Hervy
Hery L
East High basketball series winds down with seniors and juniors ahead
The East High School basketball series nears its end with seniors and juniors leading as finals approach. Readouts show seniors 43 freshmen 4, juniors 45 sophomores 12. later scores include seniors 36 sophomores 12 and juniors 52 freshmen 12. The highlight is Saturday’s showing of the top class against the faculty.
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East Side High School
Tean
Congress declines secret war report in heated session
Washington reports that a confidential war department document detailing national defense gaps was read to the House but withdrawn as members could not receive a secret report. It warned of inadequacies in manpower guns and ammunition and urged a reorganization and a national defense council led by the secretary of war.
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Washington
War Department
House
Congress
Dickinson
Council of National Defense
Secretary of War
General Wood
Army
Navy
House Military Committee
Japan
China
Language of game language debate shunned by baseball writers
New York December 15 A proposal to report baseball games in clear plain English was defeated by a narrow margin at the Baseball Writers association annual meeting. The proponent reportedly lost his union label as a resolution demanding death for him failed. Writers argued their studied vocabulary preserves expert jargon and would invite unqualified writers to the field. Jos Jackson of Washington Iowa serves as president.
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New York
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Jos
Jackson
Washington
Father Slattery to St Joseph's Waterloo Priest Named Dean Slattery
Archbishop Keane announces Rev Edward Slattery of Garryowen to be pastor of St. Joseph's Waterloo after Father Cooney's death. Slattery, former Dubuque College professor, is under forty five and will be assisted by Father Mulcahy with Maurice Nolan likely reassigned. Expected to arrive around January 1.
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Archbishop Keana
Dubuque
Edward Slattery
Garryowen
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Waterloo
Mark Cooney
Father Barry
Dubuque Church
St. Joseph's College
Father Slattery
St. Joseph’s
Ireland
St. Joseph's College, Dubuque
St. Joseph's
Dean Slattery
Father Mulcahy
Father Cooney
Father D. Mulcahy
Maurice Nolan
Strike talk in Waterloo hints at arbitration outcome
Reports say a railroad engineer wage dispute may head to arbitration after the 48 hour consideration window expired at ten this morning. Although a general strike west of the Mississippi was predicted, Waterloo remained calm with no action, as all train crews are aligned with the engineers' union on possible escalation.
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Mississippi River
Waterloo
Railway Trafic
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Eastern Stars Elect Officers Notice
Waterloo Chapter No 220 Order of Eastern Star held annual officer elections with results listing Worthy Matron Mrs J R Rector Associate Matron Mrs J L Rose Worthy Patron Ralph Dunkelbers Secretary Mrs Jessie L Woodruff Treasurer C W Knoop Conductress Miss Harriet Miller Assistant Conductress Miss Mabel Morrell Installation set for Jan 4 with appointive offices also due. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a kidney and bladder tonic.
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Waterloo
Order of Eastern Star
J. R. Rector
J. L. Rose
Ralph Dunkelbers
Jessie L. Woodruff
C. W. Knoop
Harriet Miller
Mabel Morrell
Merrill Explains Fire Loss Reductions From Europe Cities
New York, Dec. 15. W H Merrill of Chicago, president of the National Fire Protection Association, told the National Association of Cement Users last night how European cities reduce damages. He cited U S fire losses averaging over 200 million annually and 250 million in the last five years, urging stronger public education and model fire codes.
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New York
National Fire Protection Associaion
W. H. Merrill
Chicago
National Association of Cement Users
United States
National Post Offices
Australia
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Haly
Salvation Army May Erect Home
Salvation Army leaders weigh building a two story structure near the business district to serve meetings and house an ensign on the upper floor. Officers see a new building as nearly essential, but no action is expected before year’s start as members focus on Christmas preparations.
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Salvation Army
Thhe
Association
Ensign
Man Struck By Train At Barclay Street Crossing
Lamar Kennedy of Vinton street was struck by a Chicago Great Western passenger train at the Barclay street crossing near the Waterton Skirt and Garment plant. He failed to hear the approaching train and was hurled to the side, suffering numerous bruises but not believed serious, though he will be disabled for some time.
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Lamar Kennedy
Vinton Street
Chicago Great Western
Barclay Street
Waterton Skirt and Garment Company
Cardus Promised Relief for Women’s Pains in Versailles
Mrs Elisha Green of Versailles Ky testifies she could not write or walk before Cardus and now can run a sewing machine. Neighbors note her improved appearance and health. Cardus is promoted as a pain relief tonic for women with a claim of fifty years and over a million users. Available at local drugstores.
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Versailles
Elisha Green
Cardus
Prayer Betings for Tomorrow Sightings of Local Residents
A list of names and addresses appears for a benefit dance hosted by the Tribe of Ben Hur at Boash hall on Friday evening, Dec. 16, 1910, with many participants from Cedar River area. The notice details numerous individuals and residences connected to tomorrow's prayer betings and the community event.
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Boash Hall
Orders probe of Rodriguez killing in Texas lynching
Rock Springs Texas December 15 Judge Purney ordered the grand jury to probe the recent burning of Antonio Rodriguez. Rod Irienez was burned at the stake after allegedly confessing to killing Mrs Levi Henderson wife of a ranch owner. Anti American demonstrations followed in Mexico with initial reports that Rodriguez was Mexican before being identified as a New Mexico native.
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Rock Springs
Tex
Purney
Antonio Rodriguez
Rod Irienez
Levi Henderson
Mexico
Rodriguez
New Mexico
Dr Derby's Kidney Pills Promise Rapid Relief
A claim for quick cures of rheumatism and kidney related troubles through Dr Derby's Kidney Pills. The ad asserts the pills purify the blood by aiding kidney function, offers a 60 pill 10 day course for 25 cents, and urges readers to ask their druggist for a free Temple package. The testimonial from M T Ridenour of Lima Ohio is included.
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Bright
Derby
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