Park Avenue Bridge Plan Could Hit March Election
Waterloo considers funding a Cedar River cross at Park Avenue East West via bonds up to 200000 dollars. City data show bonded debt limits, two upcoming elections, and the need to ease traffic while preserving the Cedar River’s historic crossings.
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Bond
Bonde
Dea Née
Gnagy
Waterloo
Park Avenue
Sans Souci
Cedar River
Peris
Iowa
Aged Winthrop Man Killed in Fair Stair Accident
Winthrop Virginia December 31 Lyle Moore eighty one was killed this morning after falling from a lighted porch stair at his residence fracturing his skull He was last survivor of a family of eight with a brother William among those who died earlier
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Winthrop
Lyle Moore
William
wWides
Horse on Me Says Willis Crawling from Wrecked Bed
A man named Willis Carpentier recounts awakening to a frightened horse crashing through his bedroom window. The horse galloped across the room, broke the bed, then ran outside uninjured. Investigators say the horse was startled by an air rifle shot.
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Willis
Alls City
Dee
Wil. Carpentier
Carpentier
Coal Conference Confident Strike Settlement Soon
New York December 31 UPI Optimism rose as coal operators and mine leaders held closed door talks in New York seeking an amicable settlement to end the anthracite strike. They discussed two main issues arbitration and the checkoff with a plan for a fact finding panel opposed by UMW President Lewis. The next session was set for 1 PM with uncertainty about a New Year’s Eve night meeting.
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New York
Unioin League
Alvin Markle
Merkle
Markles
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Black Hawk county hits new auto license record in 1925
With over half of 1925 registrants buying 1926 plates by 1 30 p m today Black Hawk county set a new record for promptness. By 1 30 p m 7450 sets of license plates sold in December and $12904 05 in fees collected. Yesterday also saw a record day with strong crowds.
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Black Hawk County
Board backs Mason and keeps him as patrolman
The Board of Supervisors defends patrolman Mason amid a dispute over liquor raid procedures and his discharge, stating Mason acted within his duties when responding to a bailiff request and arguing the sheriff’s office need not be alerted first.
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Board of Supervisors
Mason
Justice Court
Cedar Falls
Hammond
Northeast Iowa High School Coaches to Meet in Cedar Falls
High school coaches from northeastern Iowa will convene in Cedar Falls on Saturday to set officials salaries and determine sites for local and district tournaments. George A. Brown of Des Moines, chairman of the state athletic association, will preside.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
George A. Brown
Des Moines
Athletic Association of
Minneapolis Boxer Held for Pocket Theft
Danidy Dillon a Minneapolis boxer was arrested in Los Angeles on December 31 charged with theft after Rex Laws the Los Angeles fire commissioner said he caught Dillon in the act of pickpocketing a man in the city.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Danidy
Dillon
Minneapolis
Rex Laws
Family travels to Iowa City for ill relative
Glenn op with his daughter Mil dred departed for Iowa City after receiving word of Mrs. Ellis critical illness. Mrs. Ellis had been at the University hospital in Iowa City for three months.
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Glenn Op
Mus
Mildred
Iowa City
Ellis
University Hospital
Geist Veterans to Be Honored at Sunday Funeral
Capt Edwin Geist Spanish American and old war veteran died in California on December 23. Funeral service at First Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 2 36 p m with military honors and participation by war veteran comrades. interment in Elmwood cemetery. Helene Geist infant daughter also buried there.
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Edwin S. Geist
Edwin Geist
California
Jim
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Young
Flicks
Elmwood Cemetery
Helene Geist
Stills and Moonshine Seized at Two Denver Homes
Federal agents led by E Baldwin raid homes of Ernest Brandt and John Seeger in Denver Iowa uncover two basements filled with stills, mash, and containers. Brandt and Seeger waived preliminary hearing and face federal grand jury. bonds set at 1060 and 500. Officers included Ray Armstrong Ralph Davis and an undercover state agent.
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E. ¥. Baldwin
Ernest Brandt
John Seeger
Denver
Bremer County
Brandt
Seeger
J.B. Dempster
United States
Federal District Grand Jury
Baldwin
Ray Armstrong
Ralph Davis
Uman
City ushers in 1926 with prayers watch parties and theater
New Year celebrations across the city feature church watch services at Walnut Street Baptist First Brethren Burton Avenue Baptist First Baptist and Trinity American Lutheran St Marys Catholic auditorium hosts a New Year’s party for members and friends Salvation Army holds a watch party at the Water street barracks WC XII maintains streetcar service until 2 20 p m New Year’s Day adds matinee at the Waterloo showing Strongheart and an all day sports program at the Y M C A with a senior gymnasium exhibition at 7 30 p m boys urged to bring fathers
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Rialto
Walnut Street Baptist
First Brethren
Burton “Avenue
First Baptist
Rand First Methodist Episcopal
John Memorial LL. B
Trinity American Lutheran
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Water Street
WC. & XII
Waterloo
Y. M.C
Grandmother Held in Love Death Plot to Kill Husband
Police say Eliza Nusbaum and accomplices plotted to murder her husband Albert, aided by Jason Winn and Edward Goff. They moved a battered body, planned arson, and used others’ clothes. a diary and letter link the motive to inheritance and fear of murder.
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Chicago
Dee
Apjj
Jason Walton Winn
Jim
Eliza Nusbaum
Winn
Albert
Edward Goff
Nusbawm l
Gof
Wil
Goff
Delilah Martin
Nustrum
Lloyd
Roscoe
Roseon
Milwaukee Road protests bus line in Cedar Rapids area
Objections were filed with the state railroad commissioners by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad against Maward W Paul seeking a permit to operate a bus line between Cedar Rapids and Marengo. The railroad said its current service to Fairfax Walford Atmana Uame steal South Amana and Marenso was adequate.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago, Milwaukee St. Trauts Railroad
Maward W. Paul
Cedar Rapid 3
Marenro
Fairfax
Walford
Atmana
Lynchings Drop 41 in Past Three Years
Tuskegee Alabama December report by Dr. R R Morton president of Tuskegee Institute shows lynchings fell to 16 last year matching 1924 and 17 fewer than 1923 and 41 fewer than 1922, indicating a steady decline in the nation.
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Tuskegee
Ala
United States
R. R. Morton
Tuskegee Institute
Cedar Falls Pastor Weds in Palmer Ta
Rev. H. W. Siefkes pastor of St. John's Lutheran church Was married to Miss Elizabeth Groth daughter of Rev. H. A. Groth at Palmer Ta on Tuesday They planned to return to Cedar Falls today Their home will be on S S Town street
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Cedar Falls
H. W. Siefkes
St. John's Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Groth
H. A. Groth
Palmer
Town Street
Hans Andersen seen as exacting with form by servant
Copenhagen reports that Hans Andersen, famed for fairy tales, was a stickler for forms per his housekeeper Mrs. Marie Busch and servant Miss Ballin. She says he demanded third person address and a ceremonial title, and that he gave them theatre tickets with white gloves. A local club postponed its meeting to January 7 at Mrs Pagel's home.
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Copenhagen
Tians Andersen
Marie Busch
Missey Ballin
Andersen
Konferentsraad
Ballin
Ispate Mann
New Zealand Town First in World to Observe New Year
Chatham Island, about 450 miles east of New Zealand, became the first place in the world to celebrate New Year. A small colony of Brit ishers watched the old year end and the new year begin at midnight, corresponding to 7 p m New York time on December 31.
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New Zealand
Christchurch
Chatham Island
Midnlight
New York
Government dry agents ready to swoop down on drinkers
Washington dispatch notes the government plans a nationwide drive to enforce the prohibition law with 1900 field agents, the largest force yet, targeting hotels restaurants and cabarets. Officials see this as a show of resolve and a warning of possible policy shifts after the crackdown.
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Gov't Dry Agents
Washington, D. C
INS
Treasury
New York Life Opens Waterloo District Branch Office
The New York Life Insurance company announced a Waterloo district branch to open Jan. 1 on the third floor of the Leavitt & Johnson bank building with jurisdiction in 25 Iowa counties. Premiums from nearby counties will be paid at the Waterloo office and notices will bear Waterloo branch. Jay Hattenbach named director in charge. G. B. Dennis moved from Sioux City as cashier of the premium department. Local agency representatives listed include A. C Smith W. S. Ward J. H. Good Henry Walters A. W. Chamberlain and Mrs. Parnie Rumsey.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Waterloo
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Jay Hattenbach
Branca
Hattenbach
G. B. Dennis
New York Life
A. C Smith
W.S. Ward
J. H. Good
Henry Walters
A. W. Chamberlain
Firemen Quell Blaze at Christian Orphanage
More than 200 children at a Christian home orphanage in Council Bluffs slept undisturbed as firemen quickly extinguished a stubborn fire in the nurses’ home. Fire teams approached with sirens silent and used chemicals to suppress the flames, causing only slight damage.
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Council Bluffs
Ta. Lee
Christian Home
Farmers' Crisis Must Be Met Says Bernbrook to Lions Club
Des Moines speakers urge action on a corn belt crisis with 1,000 attendees including farmers and lawmakers. H O Bernbrook, delegations from the city and business leaders emphasized urgent agricultural reforms during the Lions Club meeting. Knights of Columbus hall lease changes announced for Ben Hur session moving to January first.
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Bernbrook
Lions Club
Des Moines
H. O. Bernbrock
Lions Lab
Black
Bernbrock
La Porte Couple Wed at Grace Methodist Church
Carl Berend and Miss Susie Daggett of La Porte City married at 9 30 a m in the Grace Methodist church study with Dr Earl A Roadman performing the ceremony. Bride's mother Mrs Lucy Daggett attended. They will reside on a farm near La Porte City.
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LA Porte -Peqople
Carl Berend
Susie Daggett
la Porte City
Pies in Minneapolis Fe Mon Sumner Funeral Notice
Myron Schlater, son of Rev H C Schuster pastor of the Evangelical church, fed on Tuesday in Minneapolis where his home was. The funeral will be there. Survived by his widow, infant son, three brothers and a sister.
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Sumner, Na
Myron Schlater
H.C. Schuster
Evangelical Church
Minneapolis
Younger Russo Girl Shot Twice By Her Sister Ex Husband
Davenport Iowa December 21 193- UP Constanzo Russo an 18 year old Centerville girl lies in a Rock Island hospital with a jaw wound and a shoulder wound after being shot by Coshne Miloni the 30 year old ex husband of her sister Carmella Russo Miloni is sought by police Carmella once killed Tony Matto in Centerville and later married Miloni The victim says Miloni took her to Chicago as a probation bride and followed her to Rock Island authorities say she is expected to recover despite serious injuries.
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Davenport
Constanzo Russo
Centerville
Rock Island
Coshne Miloni
Miloni
Carmella Russo
Tony Matto
Carmella
U C T Officer Visit Planned by Waterloo Council
Waterl oo council and United Commercial Travelers expect four visitors led by Fred J. Wright of Milwaukee supreme council to attend two special meetings Saturday night January 9. Wright is nephew of A H Caward and arrives from Fan.
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Waterloo Couneil
United Commercial Travelers
Fred J. Wright
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme
Gas Tax Totals For November In Des Moines
Des Moines reports November gasoline tax receipts at 335 028.94, down from 416 740.60 in October. State Treasurer Ray Johnson released the figures today.
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Des Moines
Ray, Johnson
Licenced to wed. Iowa license list and names
The district clerk issued marriage licenses on December 24 to Robert Shot and Miss Auelia Meyer of Waterloo. Additional licenses include William Contry and Effie McVey, LeRoy Dilley and Bila Ward, Roger Lovelett and Blanche Henrechs, all listed with Waterloo addresses. Charles Wiester to be sworn in as U.S. marshal for northern Iowa. Local sailors report a waterfront incident in New York involving a loss of $1,900.
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Werd. Gsage
Dee
Robert Shot
Auelia Meyer
Waterloo
Marvelage
William 4. Contry
Effie McVey
LeRoy Dilley
Bila K. Ward
Roger Lovelett
Blanche Henrechs
Thousands of U S Taxpayers to Divide 151 885 415 Refund
The treasury department reports refunds totaling 151 885 415.60 to federal taxpayers for the last fiscal year. Most refunds were under 100 dollars. Of the total, 134 107 773.15 came from illegal tax collections and 17 777 42.45 from the 1924 revenue act 25 percent reduction. The list includes thousands of individual taxpayers nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Congress
Department
Convalescent Home Fills Civic Need in Waterloo
One of Waterloo’s youngest institutions is the Convalescent Home at 205 Walnut Street founded in September 1924 by Cora Gourue and Lydia. It serves patients seeking a home atmosphere with registered nurses rather than a hospital stay. Mrs E T Williard and Miss Minnie Harrison, both registered nurses, acquired the home from the founders in July 1926.
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Waterloo
Convalescent Home
Walnut Street
Cora Gourue
Lydia
E. T. Williard
Minnie Harrison
Army and Navy Take Three Enlistments In Iowa
Charles Edward Kibler, 17, of 443 Center Street, enlisted in the Navy and will travel between Des Moines and Chicago before reporting to Des Moines for dispatch to the Great Lakes. Harald Farr, 15, from Waterloo, joined the Army’s Fourteenth Cavalry in Des Moines, while Alfred Bremer, 20, of Fredericksburg, went to the Engineering Corps in the Hawaiian Islands. Recruiting offices close tomorrow and reopen Saturday.
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Charles Edward Kibler
Center Street
Des Moines
Chicago
Navy
Feveral
Kibler
Great Lakes
Harald Farr
Waterloo
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alfred Bremer
Fredericksburg
Engineering
Hawaiian Islands
Dunkerton Couple Wed at Grace Methodist Church
Miss Gladys Holdiman and Albert A. Carroll of Dunkerton were married at 11 a.m. today in Dr. Earl A. Roadman’s study at Grace Methodist church. They will live with the bride’s mother briefly. Mrs Carroll was discharged from Allen Memorial Hospital after an operation two weeks ago.
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Gladys Holdiman
Albert A. Carroll
Dunkerton
Earl A. Roadman
Grace Methodist Church
Carroll
Allen Memorial Hospital
Fire in Rose Fox Auto Extinguished by Fire Department
An automobile owned by Rose Fox at 518 Colger Street caught fire and was extinguished at 8:07 PM with slight damage. Firemen attributed the blaze to a short circuit and advised insurance. Sale advertisement for Herman C. Miller, phone 2404.
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Coal Conference
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H. S
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Jnne Virginia McMillan
Elmwood
Ethel Forunson
Ethel Iohnson
Peradale
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Karl A. Rondmann
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New York Life's Agency
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Weel Auuge
Ben Hur
Knights of Columbus
Fourth Street East
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