Waverly Extension Opens Successfully With Interurban Run
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern line began passenger service on the Waverly extension. The first car left Waterloo at 6:45, reached Waverly at 7:58, amid cheering crowds. The seven mile extension includes deep cuts and fills, with power to improve speed planned for next week and hourly service anticipated once the substation is in place.
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Claude D. Cass
Waverly
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Denver Junction
Broadway Junction
Cedar Falls
West Waterloo
Glasgow
Denver
Ed Gilbert
J. C. Norris
John Meyers
Earner Skillings
West Side
Cass
Lamb
C. M. Cheney
A. I. Woodring
Maurice Welch, Jr
Evening Courier
Hazlett
Pnce
Chicago Great Western Railway
Cass Broa
L. S
J. F
C. D
Auto Turtle Owned 13 Killed in Muddy Road Turnover
Montezuma Iowa December 29 Charles Grier of Deep River was killed when his car skidded in mud and turned turtle on a muddy road last night. His child escaped unhurt. Grier was a local prominent man and brother of State Representative Grier. The Home circle will meet with Miss Vivan Armagast 235 Denver street Friday at 2 30. AU members bring a friend. For gentlemen San Felice is cigar.
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Montezuma
Evening Press
Charles Grier
Deep River
Grier
Baby Saved as Mother and Neighbors Jump in Fire
In Chicago a tenement fire prompted a man to improvise a life net from a coat, sparing a baby while the mother and two neighbors leaped to the sidewalk and suffered severe injuries. Mrs Dekanavisky and Mr and Mrs Erickson sustained burns, bruises, and broken bones from the explosion and fall.
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Chicago
Dekauuinsky
Chas. Erickson
Dekanavisky
Smallpox Found in Des Moines First Case of Year
Four cases of smallpox were discovered in Des Moines Iowa today and moved to the pest house. Authorities consider closing public schools as a possible response.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Tragedy On Milwaukee Road Train Near LaCrosse
Passengers on a Milwaukee Road train arriving in LaCrosse from the east witnessed a man’s body hurled against the windows five miles from LaCrosse. The train was moving about forty miles per hour and the body was projected forty feet before crashing to the ground.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Tragedy on Tracks Identifies Chicago Victim Gustave Michelson
The deceased was identified as Gustave Michelson, 2564 Blue Island Avenue, Chicago. He was walking on the railroad track when struck by a train, with authorities noting the moment of impact near the scene.
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Gustave Michelson
Blue Island Avenue
Chicago
Co C and W Interurban Receives New Car
Charles City railroad officials with newspaper representatives traveled to Waterloo this morning to inspect the first McKeene interurban car for the Charles City and Western line on its way from Omaha. The inaugural run is slated for Sunday between Charles City and Marble Rock.
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Charles City
Vening Press
Charles City & Western
Witerloo
McKeene
Omaha
Marble Rock
Erbstein Second Trial Set For January Fourth
Chicago reports Judge Brenitano set January 4 for the state's second trial of Attorney Chas Erbstein on charges of bribing a juror in the second trial of his client Lee O'Neill Browne.
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Chicago
Brenitano
Chas, Erbstein
Erbestein
Lee O'Neill Browne
Woman Declared Not Eligible for Office in Marinette County
Green Bay Wis Dec 29 Judge Hastings rules Adeline Pratt was not eligible to hold registrar of deeds in Marinette county because she is not an elector. The ruling also affects Emery D Cralineau who sought a certificate but no proof voters knew the woman’s ineligibility. Democratic clubs meet in Washington for state vice presidents gathering following Baltimore conference planned for January 15.
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Green Bay, Wis
Hastings
Adeline Pratt
Marinette County
Emery D. Cralineau
Washington
D. CC
National League of Democratic College Plans
Warren L. Davis
Baltimore
Population of Carbondale rises in Illinois city
Carbondale Illinois reports a population of 188 411, an increase of 2 093. The census release notes the city continues to grow, highlighting the emphasis on demographic change and urban expansion within the region.
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Carbondale
Washington
Alfred A Corey Dies at 71 in Thorndale Pa
New York dec 29 news of the death of Alfred A Corey 71 father of William E B Corey president of United States Steel corporation at Thorndale Pa was recently a coal merchant.
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Corey
New York
Alfred A. Corey
William EB. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Thorndale
Sharp words by Grosscup sharpen transit fare dispute
Judge Grosscup denounces Chicago street railway and suburb farmers for double intercity fares. He accuses the company of bad faith in expanding lines beyond city limits and keeping plans secret until formal approval. He warns the court may reverse actions if needed and vows broad scrutiny of the traction settlement.
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Chicago
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Railways
Lureec
Man shoots wife then self in Cedar Rapids
Joseph Bontula shot his wife Mary Rose in the shoulder then killed himself under the chin. He is expected to survive and face attempted murder charges. Mary Rose will recover. The couple had a troubled marriage with prior separations and a divorce suit pending. Local officials investigate the shooting.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
Joseph Bontula
Bontula
Mary Rose
Plan to fight saloons echoed at Iowa City banquet
Iowa City Civic League will decide at a banquet whether to press the board of supervisors ruling on the saloon petition or wait until licenses expire and saloonists refile. The decision aims to determine next steps in the ongoing effort against saloons in Iowa City.
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Towa City
Iowa City Civic League
Iowa City
Board of Supervisors
Dr Cook to Speak in Des Moines for Charity
Arctic explorer Dr Cook has accepted an invitation to speak in Des Moines with date to be fixed. George Galarno of the Press club invited him a month ago and he now agrees if proceeds go to charity under the auspices of Associated Charities.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Cook
George Galarno
Press Club
Associated Charities
Creston Wets Seek Recount In Saloon Petition
Creston Iowa December 29 The liquor men filed suit in district court asking for a recount of the saloon petition of consent. They contend the petition lists a majority of voters. The board of supervisors and the Citizens league are named defendants and the case will be heard in the January term.
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Creston, Ta
Invening Press
Hiquor
Board of Supervisors
Citizens League
Farmers Injured In Runaway Near Red Oak
John Zimmerman and Otto Swenson, prominent farmers near Red Oak, were fatally injured when their team frightened at a Burlington freight engine and ran away. The buggy was destroyed and the men were found unconscious, later taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Red Oak
Evening Press
John Zimmerman
Otto Swenson
Burlington
Court adjourns as figures debate justice and process
Ambiguous remarks echo about dodging justice as parties linger tonight and a plan to sleep over is hinted. The court room references Roy Koaneer and others with interests in the multifaceted matter.
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Courk
Roy Ko Aneer
Mujitter
Bryan Declines Attendance at Major Rally
In Lincoln Nebraska, Albert J Abmaney of Baltimore says Bryan will not attend the big rally on January 17. He explains it would be discordant to send a letter to the host and that those who originated it are dissatisfied with the current Democratic platform. He notes recent events vindicate some planks and condemn others.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dee
O Bryain
Albert J. Abmaney
Baltimore
Mel
Juan
Bryan Kays
Hoe Real
Jase
Boiler explosion at Morewood plant kills thirteen in Pittsfield
Pittsfield Mass Dec 29 A boiler at the Morewood Tile Sea computing plant near Morewood Lake exploded killing thirteen men and injuring over twenty. Twelve of the injured were taken to a hospital with ten in serious condition.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Morewood Tike Sea Computing
Morewood Lake
Rhode Island Leads Nation in Population Density
Washington dispatch notes Rhode Island at 508.5 people per square mile tops the census density table. Nevada marks the lower end with seven tenths per square mile, while several states show mid range figures such as Minors 100.7 and Nebraska 15.5. Iowa appears lower yet at about four people per square mile.
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Washington
Rhode Island
Nevada
Minors
South Dakota
Nebraska
Michigan
Missouri
Wisconsin
Iowa
Tabernacle to Be Dedicated in Portsmouth
Judge H K Burgess of Aledo Illinois will deliver the dedicatory address for the giant tabernacle to be used by Evangelist Sunday and his workers beginning next Sabbath. The tabernacle seats 1e chairs in the choir loft and a great chorus will rehearse tonight. Mr Gill outlines six weeks of campaign work, with committee chairs present to plan. Young peoples societies decorated the building with flags and bunting.
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Portsmouth
H. K. Burgess
Aledo
Lil
Monster Tabernacle
Evangelist Sunday
Judge Burgess
Gill
Gilt
New Rock Island Freight Depot Opened at Towa City
The Rock Island Railway completed and turned over its new 325,000 freight depot in Towa City to Agent Breene today.
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Towa City
The
Rock Island Railway Company
Breene
School House Fire Strikes No 6 in Greenfield
A second arson attempt targets the No 6 school at Greenfield Virginia. Teacher G W Perkins fell through a burning floor and was badly injured as flames damaged the building. Authorities report continued threats and investigations into the incident.
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Greenfield
Evening Press
G. W. Perkins
Death Toll Rises in State with Three Notables Lost
Blairstown reports G. W. Goff pioneer dies at 72, once a Tinw Conductor. Cedar Rapids notes E. D. Parker, thirty years with GC R. and N. and Rock Island, passes away. B. H. Meyers, businessman who shot himself, dies last evening.
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Blairstown
Evening Press
G. W. Goff
Old Tinw
Cedar Rapids
E. D. Parker
Rock Island
B. H. Meyers
Flashlight Towder Blinds Photographer in Explosion
Carl Marshall of Storm Dake will lose the sight of both eyes after a flashlight photograph machine exploded while he examined its composition. The blast burned his eyes, rendering him blind for life.
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Storm
Evening Press
Carl Marshall
Storm Dake
Ale
Hally
Burns Challenge Ends Gotch Willing to Talk
Fort Dodge Iowa December 29 Frank Gotch wrestling champion said he assumes any statements by Farmer Burns will be disregarded after Burns posted a $20,000 wager in Omaha and issued a challenge to all comers. Gotch added he must have several interviews before making a definite statement.
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Fort Dodge
Evening Press
Farmer Burns
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Omaha
Hackenschmidt Accepts Gotch Challenge for 20000
Montreal December 29 Jack Curley manager for Genres Hackenschmidt Russian wrestler left for Chicago to finalize a match with Gotch. Curley had wired formal acceptance of the challenge to contest for twenty thousand dollars a side.
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Montreal
Jack Curley
Genres Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Curley
Iowa savants attend A A S S convention in Minneapolis
The Evening Press from Irown City reports the University of Iowa sending three savants to the National Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Minneapolis. Prof. Bohumil Shimek Dr. R. B. Wylie and Prof. George F. Kay of the geological survey are listed among the program participants. Smoke Martin's Standardic cigar.
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Towa
Irown City
Evening
University of Iowa
National Association For the Advancement of Science
Minneapolis
Irof
Bohumil Shimek
R. BR. Wylie
George F. Kay
Geological Survey
New Revolution Begins Spurring In Honduras Location
New waves of fighting reported near Cape Gracias Nicaragua as revolutionaries push inland from the Honduras Nicaragua border. General Leo Christ mas, aided by American volunteers, is supplying forty days of provisions for the advance toward Ceriba while Bonilla moves on Cecilia from Puerto Cortez.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Honduras-Nicaragua
Cape Gracias
Nicaragua
Leo Christmas
Ceriba
Christmas
Bonilla
Cecilia
Puerto Cortez
Hornet
Acknowledging Vocational Education Endorsed by Teachers
Chicago report notes the Illinois State Teachers Association backed vocational instruction in lower grades after Prof. Davenport urged shifting from a college‑centric system. He warned only about one graduate per fifty pupils and argued education should primarily prepare pupils for life and self support.
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Chicago
Minois State Teachers’ Association
Davenport
Lean
University of Minos School of Agriculture
Claims of Wets and Days Pressure Saloon Petition
Des Moines December 29. The temperance side says it has found forgeries duplicates and withdrawals to defeat the saloon consent petition. Saloon men claim 3506 excess names while temperance backers say petition is 500 short. Supervisors will canvass next week and the matter will be taken to court.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Temperance People
Temperance
Company objects to 90 cent gas price in Des Moines
Des Moines gas company, represented by Judge Jutiga H. Carr, sought an injunction from Federal Judge McPherson to block Des Moines from enforcing a new ordinance that fixes gas at 90 cents per thousand. The company contends the rate is too low and would not yield profit. the ordinance was slated to take effect January 1.
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Des Moines
Fvening Press
Jutiga H. Carr
Council Bluffs
McPherson
Carr
Man Dies in Lake Mills Billard Parlor
In Lake Mills Ta the billiard parlor became the scene of a tragedy as John Mahar died suddenly after entering in poor condition. The proprietor kept Mahar in the parlor overnight fearing he would freeze if turned out and Mahar was found dead next morning.
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Lake Mills
Erening Press
John Mahar
Mahar
Murdered Man Identified in Wisconsin Wood
The body of a man found mutilated in a wood north of Detroit, Michigan, has been identified as Obed Westgate, a timber contractor from Big Prairie Newayga county. Authorities believe robbery was the motive for the murder.
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Detroit
Wich
Obed Westgate
Big Prairie
Newayaga County
Michigan
Bomb strikes Heidelburg club rooms in Galesburg
A bomb exploded in the rear of the Heidelburg club rooms in Galesburg Illinois today wrecking parts of two buildings but injuring no one. Authorities suspect it was the result of local anti club sentiment following dry law enforcement. In Athens Greece a violent earthquake in Etolo province caused heavy building damage and prompted government aid. W J Mendenhall returned to Minneapolis after visiting relatives.
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Galesburg
Ill
Heidelburg
Athens
Greece
Etis
Poisoned Communion Cup Kills Several in Petersburg
Three communicants died and twenty nine others are affected in a Peters burg church incident. An elder reportedly used a poisoned cup spiking it with a chromate compound during a service, causing multiple fatalities and illnesses among attendees in the Peterhod district.
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St. Petersburg
Peterhod
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Grosseup
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Mrs. Bontula
Gok
Explorer
OF Capital Press Club
Spices of Associated Charities
Creston
Bryan
Tabernacle
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Martin
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