Father Kidnaps Little Children in Davenport Custody Fear
James D. Faulconer, a Rock Island Arsenal machinist, abducted his two young children from their Davenport home on a Saturday morning. Police and detectives traced the case to trains and depots with a possible move toward Indianapolis. Mrs Faulconer, who plans a divorce, described her grief and stated she had not lived with him for some time. The children are William, 7, and Carol, 5, whose birthday was that day.
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Davenport
James D. Faulconer
Rock Island
Davenport Poice
Harlan Resigns as Head of Cornell College
Mt. Vernon June 17. President James J. Harlan of Cornell college resigns after weeks of trustee deliberation. Alumni and faculty praise his service since 1908 while rumors of board discord are denied. Expulsion of 75 students in 191% linked to resignation. potential successors named include Howard Devine James Dr James and Rev Titue Lowe.
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Harlan
Cornell College
Howard Devine
Columbia University
N. Y
Jas
James
Northwestern University
Titue Lowe
Omaha
Ned
Want Iowa Liquor Laws Cleared Up
Des Moines reports Attorney General's office asked to rule if express companies may ship liquor within dry Iowa territories without proving shipments are not for bootlegging. Assistant AG Robbins began preparing an opinion at the request of three county attorneys. The issue concerns express firms and liquor handling rights.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robbins
Prank Shaw Leads Ox Avinton State Race in Ta
A State Republican convention vote snapshot shows Prank Shaw of Tama leading with 28 counties while Ford of Webster, Wall of Ruggeld and others hold 18 counties each. The county totals serve as an unofficial gauge of delegate strength ahead of the state convention.
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Shaw
Deg Maines
Krank Shaw
Tama
Brakeman Survives Severe Lightning Strike
Denning of Boone, a brakeman on the Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern, was shocked by a lightning bolt that struck the motor and traveled through four or five cars to him as he coupled. He was treated at Mercy hospital and is expected to recover with no permanent injuries.
Debate Over Express Liquor Burden of Proof in Iowa
Des Moines report outlines Attorney General Cosson's clarification on liquor in transit and express shipments. The discussion centers on whether an express office counts as a public resort, impacting who bears proof for private usage versus illegal sale. Cosson also addresses convention nominate rules and primary vote thresholds for state seats.
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Iowa
Roblins
Robbins
Expert says oil fields plentiful in Iowa
Burlington June 17 B W H Temple former Burlington boy now of Pittsburgh and with Iowa Texas Fuel Oil and company travels to Chariton to drill an oil well. His company owns 200 acres in Texas and 10 000 acres in southwestern Iowa and expects four or five wells near Chariton. Drilling may reach about 1800 feet with oil believed throughout Iowa and gas likely if oil near Chariton is found. Temple notes cheap gas could be piped to Burlington and mentions nearby oil near Burlington but drilling through limestone would be costly. He is related to local figures Ve Dodge and the Dodge siblings who once led city social affairs.
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Burlington
B. W H. Temple
Pittsburgh and
Conn
Iowa-Texas Fuel, Oil & Company
Chariton
Texas
Iowa
Geome
Mr. Temple
McDonough
Towa
Temple
Mrs. Ve Dodge
Henry and
Villars Dodge
Tea Faye
Stenographers Sidestep Union in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids about 50 stenographers in law offices formed a group but deny forming a union. They say the aim is social and educational with picnics and sessions, not collective bargaining. Reports note a Waterloo organizer discussed broader union efforts, but local typists deny plans for a strike or pay demands.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Mystery Medical Claim Promises Home Asthma Cure
A fragmented notice outlines a dubious “home cure” for asthma claimed to help sufferers without time loss. It mentions preparation steps and a promised method but lacks clear, verifiable details or authorizing authority.
Shorthand Writers and Court Reporters Pay Scales Revealed
The article notes stenographers and shorthand writers varied salaries from eight to fifteen dollars a week with some reaching twenty five. Court reporters receive higher wages, and discussions show some stenographers resisting unionization.
Real Estate Transfers and Land Listings Noted
Real estate notices show transfers and land stakes involving Stickney Cedar Falls and Cedar Valley Fair Association. Names include John Wilson Join McChane and WCFL NS with parcel references 11-89-14 13-89-127.
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Ily
Black Hawk Ga. Abstract Co
Wol Stickney
Buln Stickney
Cedar Falls
John Wilson
Cedar Valley
Dfuct Fair Association
Old-Time Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Sales Ad
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as restoring dark hair color while also stopping dandruff and itching. It claims the product darkens naturally with daily use and restores vitality, with a sales note by H W Taggart.
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H.W. Taggart
Multiple Property Transfers and Right of Way Listings
A series of land transfers and rail right of way filings are recorded, including right of way over portions of Sor Street and other parcels in Waterloo and Frank Sunderlin areas. Notable entries show decimals and $1 transfers, with names such as John McChuneton Woo, Williamus, Mortenson, Sunderlin, Grace S Jackson, and Julia A Winehell.
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Purdy
GPL & NL Ry. Co
A. Williamus
Prospect Hills
Waterloo
George Sunderlin
Frank R. Sunderlin
Grace S. Jackson
Paul Winehell
Julia A. Winebell
Summit Addition
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Woods Bros
Davidson
China
Ford
Webster
IF. Wall, Ruggeld
Tas
Wright
Emmnty
Hal
Wadnesday
Express
George Cosson
Muscatine
Dark Horse
Cosson
General Assembly
Walkerton A
Aufal
Jane
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
TH. E. Summers
Paris
Wirtiet
Stenographers Sidestep Union
Marseilles
Quest
Corer
Eloie
Oxfords
Transfeis
McChane
FL & NS
Courier
Illinois
Kemble
Third and
Jefferson Streets
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