Waterloo Plans Free Public Baths Movement
A civic drive in Waterloo to create free public baths with a Cedar River beach, bathhouse, and downtown deep swimming pool. A 31 member committee will fundraise, involve churches, lodges, and banks, and coordinate with the park board for construction and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Front Improvement Commission
Yossie Society
Waterloo
Cedar River Park
Lncatea
F. W. Powers
J. S. Tuthill
H. M. Reed
William Law
H. B. Maynard
A. B. Lovejoy
J. C. Hartman
Park Board
Skta
W. A. Reed
Souls Wangler
James Hymes
F. W. Pauwers
George E. Lichty
H. E. Kiester
Public Library East
EH. L. Johnson
Dr. Powers
E. L. Kosteter
Sugar Refining Firms Battle on Pacific Coast Prices
Washington reports Edwin B. Atkins testifying on sugar refineries ownership in California. He says American Sugar Refining controls major western stock, limits competition due to freight rate gaps, and argues Pacific coast duties and free sugar imports justify higher margins. He cites percentages held by American and Spreckles interests and notes uncertainty about Western company conduct.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Edwin B. Atkins
Sugar Corporation
Spreckles
Western Sugar Refining Company
California
American Company
Atkins Sald
Alhameda Sugar Refining Company
Atkins
Mr. Maller
Pacific Coast
Baker
Pacific
Atlantic
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Mr. Atkins
Philippines
Baker. "Yes." Said Mr. Atkins
Far Western Company
Fire Destroys Albany Chemical Works Amid Tank Blast
A blaze at Albany Chemical Works on Van Renssalaer Street in Albany New Mexico spread to nearby Texas Oil Co tanks and Standard Oil facilities. An explosion followed the blaze around 3 PM with several people reported killed in the Texas Oil Co tank incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany Chemical Works
van Renssalaer Taland
Texas
Standard Oil Companies
Texas Oil Company
Dr Graham to Stay in Hawaii After Philippine Assignment
Dr George D Graham informs Waterloo relatives that his order for service in the Philippines has been revoked. He will be stationed at Fort Shafter in the Hawaiian Islands where he has been for the past year and where he and his wife Miss Ethel Edwards of Waterloo are pleased to remain near Honolulu.
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George D. Graham
Waterloo
Philippines
Ft. Shafter
Hawaiian Islands
Graham
Ethel Edwards
Honolulu
Construction starts on Franciscan Sisters hospital project
The Black Hawk Construction company began building the new Franciscan Sisters hospital this morning with twenty five workers employed. The same firm will start on the Citizens Bank of Cedar Falls building tomorrow, a stone structure planned to be handsome and cost about 4990 dollars. Smoke Martins Standard cigars are mentioned in the report.
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Cedar River Park
Lafayette Street
Virden Creek
Chautauqua Grounds
Jt la
Black Hawk Creek
Franciscan Sisters’ Hospital
Black Hawk
Citizens’ Bank
Citizens Bank of
Cedar Falls
Democratic Candidate Files Quirky Campaign Expense Note
Des Moines dispatch June 18 reports Wil lis I Stern, defeated Ninth district candidate, filed a sworn campaign expense statement. He claimed expenditures of 271.41 and listed gains of 1000.00 and an overall ahead balance of 728.59, noting experiences and friendships as income. Other candidates like W F Cleveland and E White also spent sums, while Judge W R Green was elected.
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Des Moines
Congress
Willis I. Stern
Stern
Hayward
W. R. Green
W. F. Cleveland
W. G. Green
E. §. White
Harlan
Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge reports 45000 Masons in Iowa
The sixty eighth annual Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge convention in Cedar Rapids opened with 1200 delegates. Grandmaster Craig of Des Moines cited about 45000 Masons in Iowa and urged new lodges each year and larger halls. Grand Treasurer Carlton showed receipts of 81000 and expenditures of 35206. The school of instructions closed with 1500 Masons in attendance.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge
Grandmaster Craig
Des Moines
Iowa
Iie
Newton R. Parvin
Masonic Mbrary
Carlton
School of Instructions
Death of Longtime Towan Resident in Davenport
Davenport June 13 Mrs Hugh M Thompson aged 97 the Towan since 1844 and eastern Iowa’s oldest resident died at Tong Grove Scott county in the morning.
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Davenport
Hugh M. Thompson
Towa
Tong Grove
Scott County
Ute
Bag Accident Near Clarksville Causes Serious Injuries
June 13 Special report: Paul Van Slyke, a 12-year-old boy, drove a horse to a pasture and was found unconscious by the roadside amid wreckage from a buggy. He is severely bruised, with a broken arm and possible ruptured eardrums. He was cared for at his home and remains semi conscious. The incident recalls a prior heart injury from a baseball strike last Christmas.
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Clarksville
Paul van Slyke
van Slyke
Charles Tulis
Hildermeyer
Iis
Paul
Honeymoon Bride Killed in Colorado Springs Train Wreck
Mrs T Cavenger of Denver, a bride of five days, died from injuries after the observation car of the Short Line train from Cripple Creek left the rails near a curve nine miles west of Colorado Springs. Her husband, slightly injured, was with her. nine others were seriously hurt.
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Colorado Springs
T. Ben Cavenger
Denver
Cripple Creek
Wilton light plant damaged by waste fire
Fire at 3 2 this morning starting in a box of waste damaged the Wilton light and water plant. City without electric light for several days. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
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Wilton
Wilton Light & Water Plant
Subpoena Issued For Knox On State Department Funds
Washington June 13 Subpoena issued today by the house committee on expenditures in the state department requires Secretary of State Knox to appear and explain a payment of eight thousand dollars from the Canadian boundary fund to Frederick Hate son of former senator Eugene Hale The money is said to have been paid on Knox authority via an unsigned voucher attached to a paper.
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Washington
Wrex
Frederick Hate
Eugene Hale
Tinnadian Boundary Fund
State Department
Wang
House Committee On
Knox
O. K
Ludwig Ludwig divorce action heard against jeweler
Minnie Ludwig sues Oscar A Ladwig a jeweler on Commercial street for cruelty adultery and failure to provide for their two children. The case called in district court before Judge Platt with witnesses for the plaintiff. She seeks absolute divorce custody of two children 13 and 11 alimony 5000 permanent attorneys fees 200 and residence at 4635 Park avenue west plus 15 per week pending suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ludwig
Oscar A. Ladwig
Dlpatriet
Platt
Ludwig
Commercial Street
Park Avenue West
Temperature Tune Report From Buchanan Optical Co
A fragmented item lists markings from Buchanan Optical Co with notes about temperatures and a late night entry. The readable portions mention 12 night and 59 day measurements, with unclear references to待 times and equipment, suggesting a weather or instrument log snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Beddlests Hock
Bootlegger From Dry Town Trials Begin At Fort Dodge
Eighteen bootleggers mainly from Mason City face federal court trials in Fort Dodge as term opens. Two major damage suits proceed, Dr. Watson of Bode suing Chicago Great Western for 59000 over a car train crash, and Margaret McCormick of Clarian suing for 20000 after her husband’s death in Clarksville. Six postal law violations also scheduled. James Martin of Sioux City named deputy clerk after Capt. W A Johnston’s death. Also note: International seamen’s union strike fixed to start tomorrow in Southampton England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort Dodge
Mason City
Federal Court
Dr. Watson
Bode
Chicago Great Western
Fort Dodge
Margaret McCormick
James Martin
Sioux City
W. A. Johnston
Women Serenaders Released After Serenade Protest
Greensburg Pa June 13 Eleven women jailed for serenading non union miners were released last night. United Mine Workers paid four fines while Judge A D McCon nell freed seven for want of evidence. Charge alleged violation of a court injunction by beating a dish pan to annoy non union miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
United Mine Worker's Organization
A. D. MccConnell
Hoffman Accuses Wife and Cashier in Missing Spouse Case
New Hartford reports Mr. Hoffman returning from Harrisburg in search of his missing wife. He plans to charge adultery against wife and suspected accomplice, continues to pursue both through Waterloo authorities. The case follows earlier bank cashier Bourquin disappearance and related family distress.
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New Hartford
Hoffman
Harrisburg
Ile
Galu
Mr. Hoffman
Dinneen
Mra. Hoffman
Eastward Ho Slogan Draws Iowa Farmers Eastward
Iowa dairy officials report New York plans an aggressive eastward lure to farmers, boasting far cheaper land and strong dairy prospects. W B Barney notes New York will exhibit at Chicago and Waterloo dairy shows to attract Iowa youth and investment, urging residents to stay or move east rather than west. He cautions Iowa farmers to double effort at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trea
Barney
Chicago
Waterloo
Iowa
Asell
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Johnson
Messrs. McFarlane
Byrnes
Hosteter
Lichty
Place
Parrott
Lovejoy
Wangler
Law
DR. Graham
Martin
Democratic
Taft
United States
Brooklyn
John A. Dix
Masonic Grand Lodge
Mes
Hugh Thompson Towan
Glarkoville
Roy Hart
Ludwig Dworce
Wiff
Misor Childress
of Viefendant
Dry Town
C. G
Fort. Dodge
Seamen's Union
Southampton
England
International Seamen’s Union
Louis E. Hourquin
New Hartford State Bank
Roberts
Ray H. Farnsworth
Bourquin
Louis E. Bourquin
Hazel
Mrs. Bourguin
Mr. Bourquin
Minnesota
France
E. Bourquin
Canada
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