New Franciscan Sisters' Hospital One of State's Best
A $130000 Seraphic Heights hospital under Franciscan Sisters rises in Waterloo with foundation complete and superstructure contract set for January 15. Rev. H H Forenbrock led community support raising 25000, with nonsectarian access and extensive floor plans across four stories including wards, chapel, X-ray, operating rooms, and staff facilities. Superintendent J H Tenney oversees construction, target opening January 1, 1912.
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Franciscan Sisters’ Hospital
Seraphic Heights Hospital
Waterloo
St. Louis
H. H. Forenbrock
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Board of
Franciscan Sisters of St. Louis
J. H. Tenney
Waterloos hoped depot upgrades face years of delay
Waterloo residents await promised improvements to Great Western and Rock Island depots amid talk of a future state leading facility. Officials say a handsome, adequate station may come, but timing remains uncertain as population projections grow and site needs expand.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Great Western
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Waterstreet
Ilinois Central
Convict Labor System Criticized Across the South
A Maryland based critic described the Southern chain gang as a cruel, unreformative system used to build roads. He cited racial bias, harsh punishments, and powerful incentives for states to maintain the practice, while noting some counties like Fulton but also Jefferson, Alabama, found free labor more effective.
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Maryland
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Jie
Bhouth
U. S
Fulton County
United States
Fulton
Jefferson County
Alabama
Birmingham
Dismal Texas Convict Labor Policy Draws Fire
Texas debate over convict road labor highlights costs double those of free labor and limited reform. Houston officials report demoralizing effects on youth watching gangs, while unions oppose road use. Critics say system profitable to none and state pays via maintenance and oversight.
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Texas
Horrix
Houston
Sayatem
Peo
Ife
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Ohio
Tennessee
North Carolina
Tittle Rock
Ark
Amississipni
Dallas
Waterloo Drop Forge Company
Iowa Falls Avenue
Orr Street
Waterloo Savings Bank
Emmons Johnson
Pres
W. C. Logan
L. Johnson
J.J. Muller
A. J. Edwards
Franklin C. Platt, P.J. Siberling
Waterloo Iron Works
W. A. Goodman
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