City and County Fines Dispute Headed to Trial
A Waterloo municipal court clash over fines and forfeitures dating from 1918 centers on whether the city or the county should recover costs and how the law of limitations applies. Judge Stiles rules the city may pursue recovery of eligible expenses while limitating the claim for the county. The decision moves the case forward for further determination on statute of limitations and remaining claims.
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Spa
Tudse K
Stiles
Tarry M. Real
Madigan
Leeper
Waterloo
de Got
Black Hawk County
Equator
Kuluge
Reed
Maclean
Lowa
Pola Negri Faces $10,000 Fine Over Wont Declare Jewel
Polish film star Pola Negri incurred a $10,000 fine for failing to declare $47,000 worth of jewels on a U S customs check. Officials say the gems have a domestic value of $47,000 and may be auctioned if unpaid. Negri claimed misunderstanding and cited language barriers as factors.
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New York
Pola Negri
United States
Pola
Woman's Club Organized at Mt Carmel Church
Mrs. Anna Brown was chosen president of the Woman's Club of St. Carmel Baptist Church after a mass meeting in the church social rooms. The next gathering is scheduled for July 12. Elected officers include Mrs. Martha Hart vice president, Mary Magee secretary, and Mrs. Lillian Pugh treasurer. Department leaders are Mrs. Pearl Taylor maternal, Mrs. Susie Tron, and Mrs. Berd facial service. Mr. Will to act as secretary on division.
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Anna
Brown
Woman's Club
St. Carmel Baptist Church
Martha Hart
Mary Magee
Lillian Pugh
Pearl Taylor
Imather's
Susie T‘on
Berd
Will
Railroads seek higher freight rates in Midwest application
In Topeka Kansas on July 7 eight railroads filed with the Kansas Public Service Commission for a general increase in freight rates. The plan aims to extend the rate rise to all Middle Western states and calls for a sweeping reorganization of the rate structure. A detailed investigation of rates was requested.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Middlewestern
Barn Raising Recalled by J F Klingadalian
J F Klingadalian of Los Angeles recounts a Somerset county barn raising from May 1845 in an exchanged Courier letter. He recalls details of the timber, roof, and dining of chicken and noodles, the owner I J Lint 1845, and notes on timber longevity and local Waterloo history.
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Menor
J. F. Klingamar
Black Hawk County
the Courier
Somerset County
Los Angeles
Cal
Aleck
Coley
I. J. Lint
Chicago
Waterloo
J. J. Lint
Ed MM. Grady
Jennie Ling
Bee ‘Hostetter History
J. F. Klingadlian
County TB Eradication Fund Stirs Budget Talks
About $65,000 accumulated in the county treasurerʹs care from a three mill levy in 1915 and a one mill levy in 1924 for dairy herd tuberculosis eradication. The county board likely will not seek a 1928 levy as court action halted testing. Supreme Court is to decide the legal points, with a full bench hearing next Monday. A budget committee drafts details this week for presentation to the full board.
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Supreme Court
Becker
Bentley
Achan Notthey
Buchanan Man Sees Tall Corn Ready to Tassel
A Buchanan man reports corn stalks reaching four feet, with promising prospects for alfalfa and other crops. The report notes a strong harvest outlook and notes one incident of a load toppling but no serious injuries.
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Buchanan
Auto Accidents Involving Tourists Cause Damages
Several motor vehicle incidents occurred near the city over the weekend. Tourists driving autos collided several miles west, with vehicles damaged and later towed for repairs. A high speed crash left a car wrecked in a ditch, injuring no one beyond minor bruises. Other collisions involved Clyde Catt and a Minnesota tourist, with one car breaking a wheel, and a driver falling asleep near Marshaltown. Most occupants sustained only minor injuries and rest is being reported.
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Clyde Catt
Minnesota
Marshaltown
Alten
Meeker Produce Company
Moose Plan Real Bind Reorganize With New Leader
Waterloo Moose band plans a noncompetitive, co operative reorganization. O Hummat named business manager as directors are considered. Aim to recruit at least 35 pieces and perform at civic functions free of charge. City support anticipated. uniforms purchased.
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Waterloo Moose
Hummat
Mora
Waterloo
Iowa City appoints new police chief Al Burger
Iowa City veteran law officer Al Burger was named chief of police today. Burger, with years of local service, accepted the post and will lead the department in enforcing city laws and public safety duties.
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Iowa City
al Burger
Burger
Air Jumper Lyman Ford Makes Parachute Jump into New Jersey
Air jumper Lyman Ford leaps from the Shenandoah dirigible over Bayonne and lands safely on New Jersey soil at about 1500 feet. The event follows his appointment by Mayor J. J. Macrath, after serving as acting chief.
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Lyman K] Ford
New Jersey
Shenandoah
Bayonna
J. J. Macrath
Treasurer Quits as Discrepancy Found
Onawa, July 7 A. W. Patrick, treasurer of Monona county, has resigned after slight irregularities in remittance of automobile license funds were found. No shortage was found in a check of Patrick's books. A successor has not yet been named.
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Onawa
A. W. Patrick
Monona County
Patrick
Booze Injunction Denied Against Drugstore Action
Judge E B Stiles denied a temporary injunction against FL S Hansen and others over alleged liquor violations by a permit holder. Testimony showed no liquor sold since May 2 and the court found a nuisance abated, with injunction aiming to prevent future violations. The ruling noted the case hinges on defendants' good faith and abatement.
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E. B. Stiles
A. Archer
FL. S. Hansen
Hansen
Elansen
Gaya
Stiles
Trial counsel details of county case noted
Toledo Jr and F. W. Edwards served as assist county attorney and represented the plaintiff at the trial, outlining the legal representation for the case proceedings.
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Ledo, Jr
F. W. Edwards
Waterloo Physician to Deliver Address at Cedar Valley Meeting
Dr. A. A. Hoffman of Waterloo is among Northeastern Iowa doctors presenting papers at the Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Society meeting in New Hampton over two days. About 10 Waterloo physicians attend the annual event with sessions today and Wednesday.
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A. A. Hoffman
Waterloo
Iowa
Austin Flint
Cedar Valley Medical Society
New Hampton
Wednesay
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Cherokee, Ja
JF. Klingaman
Pennsylvania
Bastien, A
Frederick Dnetjer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mindival School
Baltimore
Follig
Bavis
Baetjer
Independence
Tir Weadty
RED Cross
Waterloo, Iowa
U.S. Liberty Loan
Treasury
EE. W. Miller President
James M. Graham
Lillian Shoemaker
Warren Brown
Waterloo Lumber Co
W. P. Honte
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co
Worth Hillman
Smith, Lichty & Willman Co
H. W. Wente
C. Kimm
George W. Huntley
Cutler Hardware Co
E. W. Miller
L. D. Miller Secy, and
Treas, Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
C. S. McKinstry Asst
H. B. Plumb
Associated Manufacturers Co
Tuthill Reed, Tuthilk & Reed, Attorneys
Moose Plan
REAL
Lodge
Tare Eeyast
Hasrea
Rudy Wintner
Winter Garden
Vandevilte Reamy
Lors Matiners
Weily
Spectaltles
H. S. Hansen
Jengih
Harry M. Reed
W. F. Russell
Fletcher
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