Spontaneous Combustion in Midair At Rock Island Yards
A blaze broke out at 8:30 AM in coal bins suspended seventy five feet in midair at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific yards. Officials say spontaneous combustion caused the fire as 100 tons of coal in the chute were released and the flames were quickly controlled by Waterloo and Rock Island crews. The incident, noted as highly unusual, drew praise for prompt response and puzzled local officials.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Rock Island
Waterloo
Boys Implicated in Church Robbery Confess
Kenneth Davis aged 9 and John Coogan aged 13 confessed to robbing the Everybodys laundry and attempting to rob the Congregational church. They admitted prior involvement in city robberies and were later found in Northwood, Ta. authorities plan action with county attorney.
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Kenneth Davis
John Coogan
Everybodys
Congregational Church
Northwood
Leighton
Davis
Paul Davis
Bors
Railroads Ban Liquor Shipments Across Dry Territories
Western Trunk Line affiliates order halt on liquor shipments effective Aug 6. Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and Minneapolis & St. Louis suspend booze moves as court tests Webb law. Waterloo officials stop booze deliveries while Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western await circulars.
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Chicago
Western Trunk Line Association
Chicago, Hook Island & Pacific Railroad
United States Express Company
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Des Molines
Waterloo
Des Moines
Rock Island
Western Trunk Line
Illinois Central
Chicago Great Western
Markets Mixed as Wheat Outlook Weakens Prices
Chicago markets show wheat softness amid better western European and Russian conditions. Cattle, hogs, and oats move with varied tone at Omaha and Chicago Yard. dairy and produce prices stable with modest shifts. Cash wheat and corn quotes posted. barrels, eggs, and poultry trade steady in regional markets.
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Chicago
Europe
Russia
Waterloo
Wellington
C. Ce
Texas
Water mains boost values and city tax base in Waterloo
Superintendent Berry explains that extending water mains into new additions attracts better residents, raises realty and assessed values, and yields more taxes. The policy mirrors gas and electric efforts, with water and sewer facilities enabling modern homes and growth.
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Waterloo
Hopkins Held For Interfering With Police Officer
A. D. Hopkins was found guilty of interfering with an officer after attempting to shield his nephew Percy Hopkins wanted for attempted murder. He faces about fifteen days in jail or a $50 fine after arraignment in police court. Police noted blocked cellar windows and limited evidence of entry.
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A. D. Hopkins
Hopkins
Percy Hopkins
Professor Hoar Predicts Weather Amid Umbrella Parade
Prof. Hoar carried his umbrella all day and forecast rain before midnight. He urged citizens to show their colors as rain sticks were absent from offices. Local seer warned raindrops could fall at any moment. William Armstrong of New Hartford and P B Canfield of Waterloo travel to Yellowstone to meet their wives visiting in Washington state.
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Hoar
William Armstrong
New Hartford
P. B. Canfield
Waterloo
Yellowstone Park
Washington State
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