Syndicate Forms to Plat 427 Acre Riverview Addition
Riverview Development company organizes a syndicate of forty progressive capitalists to plat 427 acres along Cedar River in Waterloo. Project aims to attract five or more factories, fund land sales, and extend boulevards and streetcar routes to support new industrial growth. Selling agents J B Ogle and A W Patey appointed. offices to open soon.
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Riverview Development Company
Waterloo
Sixteenth Street
Haston Avenue
Cedar River
Rivervisew Development Company
Riverview
Riverview Drive
Easton Avenue
Riverview Park
Jme
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
la Porte
Jefferson Street
Riverview Addition
Fayette Street
J. B. Ogle
Charter of Commerce
A. W. Patey
Madison
Wis
Ogle
Feders Block
Park Avenue
Mr. Patey
Converts Pass the 0,000 Mark At Waterloo Tabernacle
On Friday night at the Waterloo tabernacle 138 converts publicly embraced the faith after a sermon on Heaven. The crowd filled the tabernacle to capacity and organizers anticipate a possible record upcoming. A real estate syndicate plans to fund city development with officers including President C L Kingsley and Treasurer George N Garrettson.
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Portsmouth
The
Tabernacle
Officers Land Board of Directors
C. L. Kingsley
S. L. Vale
George N. Garrettson
Henry M. Junge
J. BE. Williams
Waterloo
Riverview
Jealous farmer kills self after attack on two women
Mt. Clemens Michigan February 4 August Wiers a 22 year old farmer shot Miss Hattie Uplinger and beat her mother Mrs. Augusta Uplinger with a hammer. He then killed himself by taking poison. Both women are in critical condition. jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Mt. Clemens
Mich
Wiers
Hattie Uplinger
Augusta Uplinger
Correction on Marietta yellow fever reports
New Orleans dispatch from Commander Cooper says three crewmen aboard the Marietta have yellow fever but are doing well. No new cases have developed and the cruiser is handling the situation without further spread.
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New Orleans
Cooper
Marietta
Telegraphers suit for loss of fingers filed in Iowa
Oskaloosa Iowa February 4 an operator for Western Union filed suit against the Iowa Central seeking twenty five thousand dollars for the loss of two and a half fingers on his left hand alleged to have occurred while employed by the road in September 1910 The case centers on a telegraph company injury claim and names C Broweller as plaintiff.
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Oskaloosa
Evening Press
Broweller
Western Union
Iowa Central
Rod
Mrs Elizabeth Farr Glenn Dies at 91 in Cedar Falls
Mrs Elizabeth Farr Glenn aged 91 died at 8 am today at her daughter Mrs George Philpot's home in Cedar Falls Iowa from old age. The funeral will be Monday with remains sent to New York State for burial where her former home lies. She had lived in Cedar Falls for several years and was well liked and had remained vigorous until recently.
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Cedar Falls
Elizabeth Farr Glenn
George Philpot
New York State
M. F. Arey
Iowa State Teachers’ College
J. B. Knoepfler
Waterloo
Moses W. Bartlett
Bartlett
Austin Burt
Mrs Leslie Carter Faces Bankruptcy Petition
New York February 4 A bankruptcy petition is filed against actress Mrs Leslie Carter. Reported liabilities reach about 28000 with assets under 1000. Carter proposed paying debts on an installment plan to creditors.
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New York
Leslie Carter
Double wedding ties two Sisters to their partners
Justice J E Dempster presided at a morning ceremony uniting two Sisters with their respective husbands as families join in a shared occasion.
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J. E. Dempster
Lovett to Direct $75 Million Rail Track Expansion
New York reports Union and Southern Pacific plan to double track from the Missouri river to the coast. Judge Robert S. Lovett will oversee the $75 million expenditure over five years, directing 1,673 miles including Oregon Short Line sections and Columbia River routes. Extensions and new lines were approved for six years, with Union Pacific already expanding westward toward Ogden.
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New York
Union
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
Robert S. Lovett
Harriman Lines
Judge Lovett
Edward H. Harriman
Oregon
Granger
Wyo
Huntington
Ore
Columbia River
Portland
Union Pacific
Omaha
Ogden
Johnsons Court Local Match Sealed by Engagement Claims
The Misses Louise Amelia Johnson and Gunda Melene Johnson of Highlandville Iowa are the brides claimed by Clarence Wesley Renslow of Tampico Illinois and Roy H Green, respectively, in a social engagement note.
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Louise Amelia
Gunda Melene Johnson
Highlandville
Clarence Wesley Renslow
Tampico, Ill
Louise
Roy H. Green
Couples Move to Illinois and Waterloo Homes
Mr and Mrs Renslow will settle in an Illinois town while Mr and Mrs Greer plan a residence in Waterloo. Mr Green works as a musician in a local theater, illustrating small town life and employment.
Revolutionists Capture Key Towns in Caribbean Conflicts
Reports from Puerto Cortez and Tela show Gen Lea Christmas leading revolutionaries seizing control of Haytian and Honduran towns while U S mediation efforts ponder peace. In Lincoln Nebraska bishop Bonacume dies at 64 after a noted ecclesiastical career.
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Puerto Cortez
Lea Christmas
Christmas
Washington
Bonilla
Honduras
United States
Republic
Davis
Tacoma
Tela
Lee Christmas
Tegucigalpa
Haytien
D. C
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Fort Liberty
Onanaminta
Troy
State Department
Furniss
Bonaceme
Lincnln
Thomas Bonacume
Lincoln
Bonacume
Father Murphy
Seward
Des Moines Saloons Win As Petition Surplus Cleared
Polk county supervisors completed canvassing the brewery petition in Des Moines finding 7,787 names, more than required, and reporting wins for the nets in the city era.
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Des Moines
Ties Moines
Evening Press
Polk County Supervisors
Nets
Lorimer Absent as Senate Debates His Election Validity
Washington February 4 Renier Lorimer was absent from the senate chamber during the debate on the validity of his election. His self-imposed listening stance marked by infrequent appearances suggested indifference, but his return after the debate was seen as a potential sign of wavering resolve. His absence drew attention as Root prepared a powerful denunciation of the corruption linked to Lorimer and Browne.
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Washington
DT. C
Rennier Lorimer
Senate Chamber
Senator Brown
Nebraska
Larimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
Brown
Lorimer
Senate
Indi Tn
Root
Hale
Heyburn
Congressman Moxley
Lundin
Congressman Rainey
Elbridge Hancey
David Frank
Edward Hines
Mr. Root
Mr. Hancey
New York
Murder Case to Jury Today in Winton Iowa
Winton Iowa February 4 Evening Press reports the Donnelly murder case goes to the jury today. Donnelly testified yesterday and broke down weeping claiming self defense after provocation. His emotional account drew sympathy from supporters.
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Winton
Bevening Press
Donnelly
Andrews
Clear Lake Boy in an Aeroplane
Clear Lake residents await the Chicago aeroplane contest where a local youth, early American driver, will compete. He learned to fly on a local glider, built his own machine, and raced Louis Strang on a Florida beach before his engine failed near the finish. He claims an engine superior to the Wright brothers but lacks funds to manufacture it.
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Clear Lake
Evening Press
Chicago
Louis Strang
Florida
Wright Brothers
Miners Welcome President White in Oskaloosa
John P. White new president of the United Mine Workers of America received a formal home welcome in Oskaloosa. About 250 Eagles lodge members met him at the train as Iowa Brigade band led a procession to the hall for welcomes, addresses, a banquet, and a moving picture showing White. A public reception with Elks Redmen and other orders is set for February 14.
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Oskaloosa
Evening Press
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Columbus
Eagles’ Lodge
Iowa Brigade Band
James Civitt
John C. Williams
W. J. Lacey
White
The
Elks, Redmen
New Vaudeville House Planned for Iowa City
Iowa City awaits a $39,000 vaudeville house by local financier W. H. Englert with seating for 1,490. Construction is scheduled to begin next October and the project marks a major entertainment addition to the city.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
W. H. Englert
Accused of Forgery Charge in Clinton
Ja Clinton man John Moran was captured trying to cash a raised check at the Chicago North Western freight house. He pleaded not guilty in police court and was bound over to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond. The check was raised from $3 to $30.
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Clinton
Fivening Press
John Moran
Chicago North Western
Bank Statement Report of Feb 4 in New York
Bank statement shows loans up by 34.62 million dollars and deposits up 40.24 million. Reserve rises 6.326 thousand while surplus falls 3.731 million. U S deposits increase 9 thousand. note mentions San Felice and cigar references.
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New York
U. S
Woman Sues Doctor Over Lost Tongue Piece for $15000
In Oskaloosa on February 4, Wenda Evans filed a lawsuit against Dr J B Roberts, a noted eye ear and throat specialist, seeking $15000 damages for a portion of her tongue allegedly lost during a procedure described as adenokis remov ed.
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Oskaloosa
Evening Presse
Wenda Evans
Nesbit Thaw's Brother Released. Claims Thaw Murder Trial Testimony
J S Nesbit, 35, freed from Des Moines county jail after 30 days for vagrancy. He admits he is Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s brother and says he was the principal witness in the Thaw murder trial, swearing Harry Thaw was a drug fiend affecting his mind. Nesbit plans to travel to Chicago then Pittsburgh.
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Des Moines
Vening Press
J.S. Neshit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Nesbit
Chicago
Pittsburg
Waterloo Boys Investments Plan Vacuum Cleaner Factory
Harvey E. Law of Mason City and his brother Ralph A. Law of Waterloo visited the J. W. Clark farm north of Charles City to start a vacuum cleaner factory. They said nearly everything needed for success has been arranged despite recent attempts to thwart the project.
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Mason City
Harvey E. Law
Ralph A. Law
Waterloo
J. W. Clark
Charles City
Carroll's Chief Clerk Is Dead
Des Moines reports the death of C. M. Snyder aged 66, chief clerk in Governor Carroll's office. He previously came from Mt. Pleasant and the body will be returned there for burial.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
C. M. Snyder
Governor Carroll
Mt. Pleasant
Boy fatally struck by unloading tank in Humboldt
Evening Press reports the two year old son of George Higgins, Livermore agent, died instantly when a large tank being unloaded fell and struck him on the head while he played near the car in Humboldt on February 4.
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Humboldt
Evening Press
George Higgins
Livermore
Jad
Baby Boy Accidentally Shoots Self in Chicago Home
A two year old boy, Joseph Urban of 1419 Emma Street, Chicago, took a revolver from a bureau and fatally shot himself while his mother was in an adjoining room. A doctor arrived too late. the child died at the scene. The incident underscores dangers of unsecured firearms in homes.
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Chicago
Joseph Urban
Emma Street
Juarez on edge as Orozco forces gird for attack
Juarez braces for action as Orozco and Blanco unite near Bauche nine miles south of Juarez. Insurgents report four light public safety rifles a long tom and four ancient howitzers all Krag Jorgensen pattern. American notice warns of attack within 24 hours. U.S. Deputy Warren pursues insurrectos along the Rio Grande with Marfa cavalry en route.
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EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Grozeco
Blanco
Bauche
Fnnerez
Orozco
Contera
Robago
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Mexico City
Marfa
Marshall Warren
United States
Rilo Grande
Waterloo man offers reward for return of stolen goods
Representative Henry W. Grant arrived from Des Moines as the legislature adjourned. Mr. Grout and P. W. Smith offer $10 for the return of stolen curios and a watch worn by Grout's murdered brother in Arizona in 1883. No questions asked. Grout staying at the Savery Des Moines. Miss Alice Wilson home for over Sunday.
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Henry W. Grant
Logan Avenue
Des Moines
Waterloo
Grout
Mr. Grout
Arizona
P. W. Smith
LaFayette Street
Savery
White
the Savery
Alice, Wilson
Maerks eal Co schedule notice unclear
The text lists times such as night 5 a.m and 7 a.m and 10 a.m with unclear context. It appears to be a schedule fragment for Maerks eal Co. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable.
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Maerks
Eal Co
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Hee
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Puerto Cortes
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Iowa
Crith
Lang Hag
President White
Martins
Evelyn Thaw
J. S. Neshit
Thay
Der
Waterloo Boys’ Investments
Carroll
Baby Boy
Clara Gnam
Lena Powers
Guam
Lewis Lichty
Edmonton
Canada
Weks
J. R. Pratt
Frank Klingaman
Orange Township
Boham
Elam H. Boham
Orozco and
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Presidio
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Coyame
Ojinaga
Doranteg
Cuchillio
Mulato
Grout Priz
ED Trinkets
Buchanan
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