ILOCK PROPOSAL TO PAVE STREETS DEFeATED
City council blocks paving plan as three insurgent members oppose the resolution. Proponents cite overwhelming property owner support for asphalt or concrete paving on numerous streets, with petitions and a letter from L. S. Cass urging adoption. No paving has been ordered this year despite ongoing work on Fourth and Wellington last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casebeecr
Oyer
L. 5
Cass
GC. FR & N
Hammond
Baltimore
Grant
Randlph
Randolph
Wellington
Allen
Alan
Lighth
Jefferson
Commercial
Mullan
Jefferon
Kimball
Kingsley
Sullivan
Moir
Balti Fe Pleasant
Mawborne
Sycamore
Parker
Gan
Lane
Autte
Independence Avenue
Mulberry
Oak
Utica
Lafayette
Virden Creek Bridge
Lincoln
Tiehd
Center
Afayette
Heavy July Rain Deluge Hits City and Waterways
Rain gauge records 1.65 inches yesterday with 1.5 inches between 2 and 5 PM. July rainfall totals reach 5.6 inches as cloudbursts and river rise cause sewers to back up and flood. Dam water surge continues with widespread damage reported over the last day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter Pluvius
Wateroo
Waterloo
Webster Conceded Chance for Life
Webster P. Webster narrowly gained a glimmer of hope after a bank building accident left him with a fractured skull and a partially severed scalp. Doctors said his condition shows slight improvement and that recovery remains possible, though uncertain, four days after the injury. Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Munson are set for Central Christian church, with interment at Elmwood cemetery. All W. R. C. members and veterans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Russell P. Webster
Presbyterian Hospital
Webster
Altho
Minion
Eliza Munson
Central Christian Church
L. C. Moore
Dastar
Elmwood Cemetery
G. A
Hall
Elizabeth Munton
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo Area No. 1
A roundup of Waterloo region brief notes includes visits by Mrs. D G McDowell of Gladbrook to Waterloo, B F Farrand of Waterloo Auto & Supply to Greene, and Robert Nicol of Dubuque in Waterloo. Other items mention relatives visiting, travels to Des Moines, Yellowstone trip, and a larceny case bound over to the grand jury. Local workers, students, and professionals are cited with hospitals, concerts, and upcoming events in Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. McDowell
Gladbrook
Waterloo
B. F. Farrand
Waterloo Auto & Supply Company
Greene
Robert Nicol
Great Western
Dubuque
Harry MccCullough
Davenport
Naddigan
Western Avenue
J. W. Brown
Logan
Mont
Tea brands showcased at Sam H Pinkerton’s store
Mr. Tsuneo Takahashi of a major American tea importer will appear at Sam H Pinkerton’s grocery on Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31 to demonstrate A J S Tea and other leading brands. Pinkerton patrons are invited to visit and sample the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sam H. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Weather column fragment with unclear nightly readings
Fragmented temperature table from July 24 supplied by Buchanan Optical Co lists midnight to morning readings with ranges and odd annotations. Portions reference historical year figures and a prompt to consult the Want Page for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Rancher Dean Captured After Kidnapping Empey in Idaho
Idaho Falls July 24 A0n Dean a sheepherder admitted kidnapping ER A Empey to obtain ransom. Dean stated he planned the act for money and treated Empey well during captivity on Sheep Mountain. Empey escaped, a posse recovered Dean and the sheriff took custody after initial cowboys guarded the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Ida
Dean
ER. A. Empey
Booneville County
Sheep Mountain
Empey
Wiggrline
Darwin
Huxley
Paine
Rogersoll
She Kiinaping
Harry
Colorado
Dailey
Captor
Thea Long Valley Ranch
Sherif
Roebuck Taken to Albert Lea for Grand Larceny
Earl Gowen known as Earl Roebuck was sent to Albert Lea by Sheriff Fosse to face grand larceny charges. Police retain the car’s $76 as legal disputes over possession proceed. Mrs. E R Tilton, arrested with Roebuck, faces garnishment. she will be released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gowen
Earl Roebck
Albert Lea
Fosse
Alert Lea
Roebuck
Leighton
E. R. Tilton
Chiefleighton
Minneapolis
Tilton
Minnesota
County Officers Return From Clear Lake Convention
County Clerk Fred S. Pettit and Sheriff D B Henderson returned home after attending the annual state conventions at Clear Lake. They called the sessions profitable and praised the entertainers. We R Harper was elected to head the clerks organization for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Pettit
Sherif D. B. Henderson
Clear Lake
Pettit
We. R. Harper
Captain Pedersen Assaulted by Infuriated Mob at Basan Dock
Chicago on July 24 reports Captain Pedersen was attacked as a man, drenched and recently in the water, rushed him and struck the captain. A mob surged the steamer, and police had to restrain the crowd. Physicians note multiple injured passengers under care in nearby buildings, many critically hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pedersen Wes
Basan
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company Expands Force Ten Hours
The Waterloo Gasoline Engine company raises the labor force and extends shifts to ten hours daily across all departments. After employing nine hour days with a Saturday ball holiday, management brings back laid off workers to meet rising orders amid uncertain world and local conditions. Rev J B Johnson, secretary and treasurer, says the outlook is promising but cautions against drawing laborers from other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J.B. Johnson
Y W C A Outdoor Meeting and Young Girls Outing
Y W C A members gather at the Wold tomorrow at 4 pm at Dr W B Small home 200 Iowa St. Mrs Small speaks on Good and the Outdoors. twenty youngsters from the youngest Sytanasium class enjoy a carefree morning at a bathing beach with sand play and a picnic lunch. Clouds threaten afternoon rain as the group returns home safely. A special board meeting is held to discuss a planned pageant produced by outside professional directors, details to be released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Goodenough
WGA
Altho
Clark Held to Grand Jury for Rape Charge
John Clark, charged with raping his 15 year old stepdaughter Iva Utley, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Justice Wrench. He remains in the county jail on a $1000 bond after presenting no defense witnesses. The case was moved from Justice Knapp’s court after a change of venue was granted. Clark had announced plans to marry Utley but the ceremony was halted. Utley was committed to Mitchellville Girls Industrial School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Iva Utley
Justine Wrench
Clark
Justice Knapp
Utley
Girls’ Industrial School
Mitchellville
Suffragists Plan Indoor Lawn Party Tonight
The Woman's Suffrage association will hold a porch and indoor party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fullerton tonight, despite weather delays. A prepared program includes cake and ice cream, and the public is invited to attend as part of the upcoming season's events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Suffrage Association
QO. J. Fullerton
Steamer Eastland Capsizes at Gat Dock Tragedy Unfolds
Rescue crews battled wreckage after the Eastland overturned at the Gat Dock. Mrs. Thayer spoke through grief of clinging to her children Harry and Helen as flood of bodies filled the river. Divers searched hulls while police, fireboats, and morgues organized amid ongoing identifications and city mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elstor
Hlh. Thayer
Harry
Telen
Wiliam ‘Thoyer
Picahoi
Thoyer
Marry
Olou
Marty
Helen
Halep
Ben
Lockport
Tng Tacine
Theodore Roosevelt
Electric Company
Bastland
Ihn
Tas
Mayor Wires Sympathy From San Francisco
San Francisco mayor reacts to the Eastland disaster. He extends condolences and expresses sympathy to the victims and their families, sending a message of shared grief and support from Obfengo during the Chicago day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Steamer Disaster Toll Grows as Rescue Continues
A mile from the scene of the overturned steamer, bodies are being recovered at a steady pace. Workers carry stretchers, six per ten minutes, while officials issue lists of victims and missing. Frantic crowds surround Central Police Station seeking word on missing relatives, including William Schroeder looking for bride Jennia Seliorider who was aboard and unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Eleutria Company & Buretva
Infernatian
William Schroeder
Jennla Seliorider
Sociable Afternoon for Mrs Lengfelt and Mrs Scott Group
Society notes recount an informal afternoon for the women of Mrs Sedgwell’s division of the First Congregational church at Mrs Lengfelt’s home. Plans were made for a lawn sociable at Mrs Headford’s residence and a later winter exhibit next month. Ph Beta Pi picnic shifted indoors due to rain with about twenty five couples dancing after supper in the fraternity rooms on Fourth Street east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Lengfelt
F. A. Scott
J. EB. Sedg- Wiel
First Congregational Church
Langfelt
Mae
Headford
Woulth Street West
Elso
PHI Beta Eta
Ph Beta
Fourth Watreet East
Gideons to elect officers at national convention
Des Moines July 24 The Gideons hold their national convention with the annual election of officers and a vote on next year’s meeting city. Early predictions favor reelecting the old officers with Huntington West Virginia and Chattanooga Tennessee named as contenders. The session opened with a devotional by Louis Hompes of Nebraska and aims to finish proceedings tonight as delegates address pulpits tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gideong
Ofcerk
Huntington
Chattanooga
Tonn
Louis Hompes
Nebraska
Spanish War Veterans Admit Texas Comrade
Fred W. Lillig of Denison former Dubuque resident was admitted to Freda Wil Mer Camp No. 11 United Spanish War Veterans at the Labor temple. After initiation he banqueted with fellow veterans then Waterloo camp will be represented at the national encampment in Scranton Pa Aug 30 to Sept 1 by Andrew J Arina with Comrades Mohan Ottumwa Lasher Davenport and Maniey Clinton. The Waterloo camp received honorable mention in The American Standard. Streets need repaving as rain filled depressions. motorists sprinkled by water at Park avenue and Washington street. Funeral services for Miss Jennie Witter will be held from the Church of the Brethren at South and Seventh streets tomorrow at 2 pm. Burial at Grange township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Lillig
Denison
Tex
Dubuque
Freda Wil Mer
United Spanish War Veterans
Labor Temple
Lilliz
Waterloo
Forty-ninth Town Volunteer Regiment
Hia
Scranton
Andrew JaArina
Towa
Mohan
Ottumwa
Lasher
Davenport
Maniey
Clinton
American Standard
Jennie Witter
New Mexico
Church of the Brethren
South and
Seventh Streets
Grange Township
Jitney Driver Faces Woes After Recent Turmoil
Sheffield, a jitney driver in Waterloo, endures misfortune as a recent bus incident left four women injured and himself with a fractured rib. Authorities questioned his competence and considered revoking his license while his wife and Mrs Andrews face police court notices for related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed BhoMold
Clay Street
Sheffield
Suring Mra
Gepeee Friedl
Is Exy
Ficials
Neenac
Waterloo
Bhenleth
Grace Andrews
Linn Street
Patton
Charady
Hoth
Asg
Eich
Notices
Shofflelu
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Sawyer Falls to Evarts in Western Amateur Semi at Mayfield
July 24 Mayfield Country Club Cleveland Oh Sawyer of Wheaton loses 2 and 1 to Chick Evarts of Grand Rapids in the western amateur championship semi finals. Standish of Detroit advances to finals to meet Evans for a title defense. Evarts and Evans, both 26, were the favorites entering the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield Country Club
Cleveland
Mayfeld Country Club
Charles Yank Jr
Bdgewater
Naw Sawyer
Wheaton
Grand Rapids
Jim Standish
Detroit
Evans
Balle
Byvans
Byang
Fina
Michigan
Chicago Star
Standish
Ohia
AL P, Bingham
Mayfield Cru
Lardly
Standardization Voted for State College of Dentistry
Cetar Rapids paper notes state board of education votes to standardize the College of Dentistry at the state university, maintaining two four year courses after September 1917. Evening Courier and Reporter ads highlight ongoing classified pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetar Rapids
State Board of Education
Dentistry
Local Farmers and Firms Listing in Iowa Area
A compact listing featuring Waterlaw G M Berkley Cedar Falls F C Rammer Denver Ia GO C Judas Tripoli ta Standard Haw Co Readtyn Ja M L Helmann Shell Rock Ja J R Tamtson Fayette ta 2 Latimer Allison Butler Co Haw Co Marble Rock H H Gies Independence Ia Plains Brandon Ia Revel Imp Co Stout Ia Geo J Krammer Dike Ia Philpot Jewell Reinbeck Ia B L Robinson Chatier Ia Ginder Haw Co La Porte City Lehman Klock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
H. H. Gies
Independence
LC. Plains
Brandon
Revel Imp. Co
Stout
Geo. J. Krammer
Dike
Philpot & Jewell
Reinbeck
B. L. Robinson
Chatier
Ginder Haw. Co
la Porte City
Lehman & Klock
Harry Perkins Escaped Disaster on Fateful Boat Trip
Harry Perkins, a musician with the Afareatic theatre orchestra, escaped disaster when the Winaster steamer sank this morning near Chicago. Perkins had been relieved from duty that night, avoiding the fated voyage, while his fireman father George Perkins worked at Central station. Perkins had been in Chicago for months and recently joined Eastland duties during the regular violinist’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
Afareatic Theatre Orchestra
Chicago
George Perkins
Central Station
Perkins
Eastland
Jury Probes Tardy Death
Coroner Dr. Sidney Smith led a juried inquest into Henry Tardy whose Friday death resulted from carbolic acid ingested by mistake. The panel including N. W. Bickley A. Robinson and FF. Yapp returned a verdict of accidental death. Funeral services are set for 2 20 Sunday afternoon from 715 Dine Street, with Rev CG Mlercg of the Brethren church at Hudson officiating. interment will be in Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Henry Tardy
N. W. Bickley
I A. Robinson
FF. Yapp
Dine Street
The
Brethren Church
Hudson
Elmtoou
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ILOCK
Jorr
Chance For Life
Duchansa
Winthrop
Hamate
Charles Herman
North Barclay Street
Margaret Maddigan
Minneapolis Conservatory of Music
Paul James
Guttenberg
Erwin Sage
State Teachers’ College
Paul Davis
St. Francis Hospital
Alice Miller
Corn Publishing Company
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Ryan
Lillian Shoemaker
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Colorado Springs
Mary Grant
Grand Jury
James E. Caine
Harold B. Cranshaw
Boston
Mass
Commons Johnson
Mr. Cranshaw
George Williams
Amherst College
L. S& van Schoyck
Stoughton
Wis
Moline Plow Company
Fred Halley
Blackhawk Street
Robert T. Flick
Roby Street
Vinton
Mr. Flick
I. P
C. G. Walker
Jesup
J. P. Walker
Hawthorne Avenue
Mrs. Walker
California
L. W. Egbert
Water Cleaning Company
Cedar Paint
Cleaners’ and Dyers’ Association
Wehert
State Cleanera’ and Dyers' Association
H. B. Hutton
M. B. Burk
Lilinnis Central
Hutton
A. Bo Zuck
Orange Township
Homer Frantz
Long Seach
Nora Rodes
Dallas
G. S. Kennedy
Loren Risk
al Graid
Washington, D. C
Entry Lewis
Kansas
Misa Sa Ber
Tsuneo Takahashi
Gowgoys
Waterloo Gas Engin Company
Gat Dock
Slax
Timan
Society News
Texas
Park Avenue
Washington Street
Ile City
Bheftlel and
Weanal Companion
Sawyer
Chick Evarts
Dental College
Courier
Reporter
Carter
Carter Chute
Manufactu Waterloo
Red Byister Co
Ian
W. V. Neal
Red
Cutler Street
City
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