Escaped With Sheriff's Goat In Iowa Town Robbery Suspect Flees
John McGregor, jailed for burglary in Toledo Iowa, escaped by cutting his way out wearing the sheriff's fur coat. He had been held on Berlin depot robbery charges and linked to saloon and store robberies in Reinbeck Morrison and other Grundy county towns. Police issue a broad description as the suspect, 5'11", brown beard, bald, blue overalls, possibly wearing the sheriff's coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Berlin
Great Western
Reinbeck
Morrison
This
Grundy
In Memoriam G E Bouck and F Gilbert Tenants of Valor
Obituary notices honor Comrade G E Bouck who died January 16 1811 and Comrade F Gilbert praised for enlistment in Co H Tenth 11 infantry with service to the union. Resolutions express sorrow acknowledge loss and order copies for post records and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EB. Bouck
G. B. Bouck
Robert Anderson
Bouck
Gilbert
F. Gilbert
Co. H. Tenth 11. Infantry
Rheumatism Blood Purifier Claims Kidney Support
An advertisement describes rheumatism as caused by weak kidneys and uric acid in the blood. It asserts that cleansing the blood of uric acid and strengthening the kidneys will relieve rheumatic pain and restore joint and muscle health. The product touted is Swift's Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga, offering a book upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MX Swift
Atlante
Road Sued for Alleged Abuse in Waterloo Incident
William Chesmore of Marshalltown sues Chicago Great Western for 3000 damages over a January 4 incident at Waterloo. He alleges the conductor called him a bum and vag, accused him of drunkenness, had him ejected with a policeman, and forced him to stay in Waterloo all night harming his wife and affairs. Chesmore owns property in Marshalltown and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Chicago Great Western
Waterloo
William Chesmore
District Court
Chesmore
East Waterloo
West Waterloo
Jackson Street
Piles Cured In Short 6 to 14 Days Promise
Ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching blind bleeding or protruding piles in 8 to 14 days with a 50 cent price. Druggist refund promise offered. Mentions 2680 number for connection on 30 phones and signs H. Eighmey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Eighmey
Students for Van Law Limit Liquor Near Iowa Schools
Representatives from the State University at Iowa City and student body pressed for the Van Law bill to bar alcohol sales within five miles of any state educational institution. The proposal targets Town City and other campuses, citing campus attendance drops and alumni support. Saloons near Ames and Cedar Falls are not present, and proponents argue the issue is statewide despite liquor interests. A joint committee session scheduled another hearing next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State University At
Iowa City
House
Senate
State Board of Education
Town City
Ames
Cedar Falls
Stale University
van Law Hill
Collard to Speak to Y M C A Workers Tomorrow
Frank M. Collard of Danville Illinois, once a saloon keeper and labor organizer and now general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, will address male employees at a 3 30 P M meeting in the Y M C A auditorium with a large turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Collard
Danville
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Coord
Reciprocity With Canada Favored by Rail Boss Brown
W C Brown president of the New York Central endorses reciprocity with Canada arguing it will lower prices for most farm products and reduce the cost of living, while warning Iowa farmers of possible losses. He notes benefits to New York Central from increased shipments and to New England for cheaper raw materials. He cautions Congress will debate the measure amid agricultural opposition and suggests compensating features may appear later. He cites James J Hill’s support and Minnesota flour needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
New York
W. C. Brown
New York Central Railroad
Canada
Alan Lows
Mr. Brown
Commission
Iowa
United States
James J. Hill
Hill
Great Northern
Minnesota
Hil
Eik
Detroit
New York Central Road
New York Central
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
New England
Congress
Waterloo horse sale draws buyers from far regions
A regular sale by the Waterloo Livestock Commission under William Holland attracted many buyers to Waterloo. The market was brisk with spirited bidding and included several out-of-town gentlemen who rely on Waterloo and the local buyers for eastern northern and southern central markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Livestock Commission Company
William Holland
Iowa
Waterloo
Dent
North Waterloo and Railroads Update
Melvin Streamer visited Freeport to spend time with his grandmother, while Arch Dugan of Chicago and Ralph Newcomb of Minneapolis arrived and departed after visits. Transit notes report a colder Minnesota, no rail delays from snow, and several local workers changing roles or leaving positions. I. C. Mesnerly and B. B. Coughron are listed among regional visitors.
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Melvin Streamer
Freeport
Arch Dugan
Chicago
Ralph Newcomb
Minneapolis
Chapman
West
William Arlan
Rolfe
Iowa
I. C. Mesnerly
Meson City
B. B. Coughron
Elgin
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Wins Debate Then Loses Basketball
Cedar Falls high school defeated Grundy Center in a mental debate by unanimous decision, but lost the following basketball game 34 to 27. The Cedar Falls team led the negative in the Ingenie tax debate, while Grundy Center prevailed on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Fella
Cedar Fells High School
Grundy Center
Cedar Falls
Husky
Acore
Colonel Eats 15 Cent Lunch With Roosevelt Cousin
Theodore Roosevelt lunched at 15 cents with his cousin James Roosevelt general superintendent of the Third Avenue Railroad and the company’s employees. He ate a chop with peas bread butter banana fritters and coffee and exclaimed Bally afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Third Avenue Railroad
Advertised Letters at Waterloo Post Office February 1 1911
Waterloo Waterloo post office lists advertised mail including Mrs John Abeel Mrs Elvira Ahlin Miss Hattie Benson Miss Rachel Richard Mrs Visa Bishop Miss Minnie E Brents and many others with names from local residents and several foreign entries. Postmaster WwW. R. Law notes these as fourth class and lists the mail awaiting pickup.
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Waterloo
Towa
John Abeel
Elvira Ahlin
Hattie Benson
Rachel Richard
Visa Bishop
Minnie E. Brents
Sueviana Bagg
Tess Bowen
Lottie Broeffle
Bessie Brines
Carrie V. Brown
Hattie Cookling
Anna Comford
Grace Devored
Mary Frazier
Nancy Fry
Rose Fuoss
Stella Highland
Gladys Hedges
Estella Hogan
Margaret Kramer
BE. M. Louis
Etta Lowell
Velma McGregor
Stelly Marila
M. Melindy
Frank W. Minnick
Archer Peterson
A. N. Pierce
Martha Priggel
Lidia Russell
Bell Schuler
T. Shoemaker
Minnie Walker
Evelyn Shields
Louella Tetters
Saten Hall
Henry Hasel
Father Henry
Albert High
E. T. Hicks
H. W. Hughes
F. Jennings
Ray Johnston
H.W. Kelly
Charlie M. Kimball
Albert Kohl
Harvey Kratzer
Mick Ladice
J. R. Ladd
Chas. N. le Roy
Wim. Peann
Bees
Scott Croucher
Frank Curtis
Elia Dale
F. D. Demster
George J. Cowen
Jas. Eckert
B. D. Ellis
RB. R. Fanber
H. M. Ferguson
M. A. Gerber
Della Hand
Mr. Harris
Joe Hagerman
William Harrison
Robert Drever
Nihel G. Frangon
Alexander Furoworkor
Constantin Galanis
Andreas S. Partsaphas
Andrean Paeteagon
Marie Pink
Steve Smitt
Simon Yrnaen
Mamie Cram
E. Allen
R. Law
P.M
Iowa Legislature Quiet After Four Week Session Adjourns
Des Moines report notes calm in the Iowa General Assembly after four strenuous weeks. Democrats and Standpatters coordinate to block action on Olaf Oleson’s seat while rumors hint at a demand for a special primary bill. Oregon style top vote winner plan may be adopted to let the people pick senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Legislative Hall
Lafe Young, Jr
Washington
Assembly
Lyons County
Olaf Oleson
Boomgarden
Q’connor
Chickasaw
Moore
Lina
Olson
Harding
Bim Peat
House
Senate
Oregon
Smith
Osage
Democrats
Fire Chief Hails Borrowed Cadillac for Service
Chief Ashley Dunham praised a thirty five horsepower Cadillac donated by Morria Motor Car to replace the disabled city fire engine. He tested the car this morning and said it could reach fires promptly, noting the old machine’s repair costs. The city plans to buy a new vehicle soon to replace the worn unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Dunham
Fire Department
Morria Motor Car Company
Dunham
Democrats Push for Bigger House to 483 Members
Washington D C Feb 4 Democratic leaders in the house plan a party canvass on congressional apportionment. The Campbell plan keeps 391 members, shrinking several states while California New York Oklahoma Washington gain seats. Speaker Champ Clark backs a larger house. Crumpacker hopes to start debate early next week.
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Washington, D. C
House
Thureday
Campbell of Karras
Champ Clark
Crumpacker
Indiana
Camphell
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Nebraska
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Maine
Missouri
California
New York
Oklahoma
Washington
Arizona
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Two Prisoners in Police Court Test Court Humor
This morning two prisoners appeared in police court. John Rhodes, a parole subject of Judge Caldwell, faced vagrancy and disorderly conduct charges and argued about the meaning of disorderly conduct. He received a $45 fee or ten days in jail pending investigation. C D Aldrich, related to Nelson W, tripped on a sidewalk and sprained his ankle, then was charged with drunkenness and locked up before release to catch the 10 o clock train to Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
C. D. Aldrich
Nelson W
Fifth
Sycamore
Aldrich
Dubuque
Wgoodmen County Modern Woodmen Meet Set for April 5
The Modern Woodmen of America county convention will be held in Waterloo on April 5 drawing many visitors. Do R. Davis, clerk of Waterloo camp 2059, issued the call for delegates to the state convention. Waterloo camp 2053 met last night and elected eighteen delegates and eighteen alternates to the county gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Do. R. Davis
Free $5.50 Cure for Weak Kidneys Promised
An advertisement offers a free recipe claimed to cure weak kidneys and bladder pain within a week. It promises rapid relief for back pain, swollen eyelids, sleep issues, and urinary troubles, urging readers to request the free copy from Dr. A. E. Rotinece in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rotinece
Detroit
Mich
Digpepsin Promises Quick Relief For Indigestion
Advertisement touts Digpepsin as a cure for stomach misery and indigestion. It claims a single dose digests meals, prevents fermentation and gas, relieves symptoms like belching nausea and heartburn, and lets users eat freely. A 50 cent case is recommended for rapid relief.
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Pape
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Toledo
Morrison and
Berry Fometmia
Ifo
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
ROAD
WM. Chesmore
Collard
Hidney
Bright
Cora Thorp
Jackson, Mich
HORSE
Markei I Booming
North Waterloo and Railroads
Colonel
Roosevelt
Otand Patters
The
Joe Bchiel
Spring Woods
Glasgow
East Fourth Street
Campbell
Clark
Wgoodmen
Waterloo Electrical
Waterloa
Glagsen
Geboyce
Syndicate
Bank Transfer CO
Petersen Bros
the & D. Woodruf Co
Fourth Stree
Calin
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