Burglar John Milton Confesses After Coburn Store Theft
John Milton an 18 year old self confessed burglar admits the Coburn sporting goods heist, stealing three revolvers and cartridges. He recounts travels across the U S from Montana to New York and San Francisco, details a large German make revolver found in a Des Moines armory, and seeks immediate sentencing after waiver of due process.
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John Milton
Coburn Sporting Goods
Leighton
Milton
Dee Moines
Waterloo
Young Milton
Montana
Coburn
C. D. Cass
Des Moines
Meyers
United States
Alaska
Mexico
New York
San Francisco
Mullan Avenue
Great Western
Coal Output Advertised for Illinois Mine
An advertisement touts 48 721 tons of Illinois mine coal mined last year at a price of 3 dollars per ton.
Waterloo Ice Plant Repairs to Expand Summer Output
The Waterloo Artificial Ice company repairs its plant to boost output from about 30 tons per day to a larger capacity with a new storage room for 90 tons. The shutdown this winter delayed sales, but with changes the firm aims to stock ice for winter use and meet growing demand. An anti spitting ordinance critique notes weak enforcement and calls for stricter measures to protect public health.
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Waterloo Artificial Ice Company
Waterloo
Waterloo Way
Flamme Demands Rematch After Wrestling Dispute
Bert Flamme claims he did not get a fair shake against Carl Brown and seeks a rematch, per a report received from Flamme's manager in Richland Center Wisconsin. The manager was not present at the match.
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Bert Flamme
Carl Brown
Flamme
Richland Center
Wis
Side Bet Proposal After Long Distance Affair Report
A proposal seeks to bring Flamme to meet Brown again for a side bet of $500 with winner takes all gale receipts, reflecting a long distance view of the affair based largely on Flamme's personal report.
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Imated
Flamme
Brown
Gale
Value of Furs Stolen in Grand Larceny Case
Willam Nicholson and Thomas O'Donnel face a grand larceny charge after arraignment in Justice Tullar's court on furs stolen from the Paul Davis company. Witnesses testified but could not positively identify the goods. A wet fur smelling of smoke was found in O'Donnell's home. defense moves to reduce to petit larceny.
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Willam Nicholson
Thomas O'Donnel
Paul Davis Company
Court of Justice
Tullar
Graf
O'Donnell
Murtagh
Central Labor Body Grants Mining Book to City Libraries
The Central Labor body voted to present each public library in the city with a copy of the newly published mining book, produced to aid workers and educators and reflecting the industry’s interests in Calumet.
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Central
Calumet
Mining History Reveals Resources and Mineral Composition
The text notes the book offers valuable information on mining history and the varieties of minerals and their composition. It highlights multiple mining phases and the range of mineral resources discussed.
Thanks for Sympathy During Illness and Death of Beloved Mother
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for loving sympathy and assistance during our mother and grandmother Della Ross’s sickness and death. Gratefully Mrs W N Ross and family.
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MR. and
Mus
W. N. Ross Della Ross
Wanted two traveling salesmen for farm machinery line
Classified ad from The Litchfield Mfg Co seeks two traveling salesmen aged 15 to 45 to sell high grade farm machinery to implement dealers. No experience needed. emphasizes confidence and proven results. Salary not stated. Also notes a Snow Storm with normal train service and coal price offer of 4.50.
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Litchfield Mfg. CO
Conductor G D Kelley Reported Very Weak After Pneumonia
Gilbert J Kelley conductor at Mulberry Street is still waning after pneumonia. He was briefly improved but suffered a restless night. Known on the line between here and Dubuque the Clipper and the Tilda train he greets passengers by name and is famed for cheer and care.
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Gilbert J. Kelley
Mulberry Street
Kelley
Dubuque
Tilda
Ere
Degree of Friendship Attained by Fen in His Position
A brief note discusses the degree of friendship Fen has achieved in his role. It highlights loyal allies, community sentiment, and the impact on his duties. The piece underscores trust, support, and ongoing cooperation within his sphere.
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Fen In
Swedes to March Before King Gustave Over Defense Petition
About 30 000 patriotic Swedes gathered near Stockholm to petition King Gustave for stronger national defenses. The march signals fears of Russian aggression as small landowners and farmers travel from distant villages. Socialists plan a counter demonstration on Sunday.
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Stockholm
Gustave
Laborers' Ticket Seems Probable in City Election
A union labor committee and the Socialist party plan a Sunday meeting at the labor temple to decide on a possible joint ticket for the mayoralty. H. J. Beard arrives to aid Socialist organizing and speeches, with Dan White slated to speak on February 16 at the Labor Temple in Waterloo.
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Socialist Party
Central Labor Body
Labor Temple
H. J. Beard
Waterloo
Dan White
Chicago
Fowler Addresses Farm Institute Youth on Farm Life
George W. Fowler, a local wholesale grocer and lifelong farmer, spoke to farmer boys at a Keinback Farmers Institute about why he chose farming. He urged youths to stick to the farm, noting they would be better off than moving to the city.
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George W. Fowler
Farmers’ Institute
Keinback
Fowler
Waterloo Sidewalk Condition Sparks Call for Enforcement
A public notice laments filthy sidewalk conditions in Waterloo business sections and urges formation of a committee to enforce the sidewalk sitting ban amid frequent violations and health concerns.
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Silks
Ing Coburn
Kost
IGE
B. Flamme
Cardow
Tt Wce
Blm
G. D. Kelley
Fitzgerald Bros
West Fourth Street
Patterson
THE
American Tobacco Company
Frank C. Krueger Market
Tmente Wees
Frank C. Krueger
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