Man jailed for Grimes forgery swapped Norwegian at Nagasaki
Peter A Grimes alias James H Rodgers a forger serving time in San Quentin swapped a Norwegian sailor Alfred Johansen in Nagasaki. Johansen awakened in a vessel cell and identified Grimes as one of his drinking companions. Grimes later lived as a private secretary to former Warden Hoyle before heading to Shanghai. Authorities doubt involvement by Shanghaian guards. Memorial services announced by Prof M Wallace with Pythian choir. Eight picnics at Prospect Park taxed facilities as officials promised more seating.
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San Francisco
Cal
Peter A. Grimes
Shanghai
San] Quentin Penitentiary
Alfred Johansen
Nagasaki
Japan
Johansen
San Quentin
Grimes
Nagaska
James H. Rodgers
Rodgers
Sheridan
Kilgore
John E. Hoyle
Hayle
Shangeel
Local addresses and names in a historic street list
A compact listing of individuals and business names with street addresses across Oak Avenue Franklin Street Jefferson Street Sycamore and related streets. It enumerates business and person entries such as Andres and Intorf Dunham and Lohner Hartong Reeneke Cash Grocery and Yoston Brokerage, among others.
Do It Now Say Do It Now Prompt Action Pays Off
A columnist argues that tackling tasks immediately shrinks their weight. Prompt responses to letters prevent looming burdens, and starting chores like dishes or bed making removes dread. The piece urges facing hard work directly to strengthen will and ease future efforts.
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Sue
Suit Settled Over Lodge Dues In K P Case
Helmet lodge No. an of the Knights of Pythias sued O J Sweeney to recover dues. Sweeney claimed non liability after quitting the lodge. Court records show Sweeney paid the claim and costs, case dismissed. Dues deemed a legal obligation. withdrawal requires dues payment and a withdrawal card.
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Helmet Lodge
No. An
K. of P
O. Ji. Sweeney
Sweeney
Lodge
Resolution of Respect for Henry W Deyo
A Waterloo union chapter declares a resolution of sympathy for the death of Henry W Deyo a longtime member of Waterloo Pressmen and Assistants Union No 153 The group will drape the charter for 90 days send copies to local papers and publish the resolution in minutes to honor the deceased and aid the bereaved family.
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Henry W. Deyo
Deyo
Waterloo Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union
Hag Jost
Waterloo Pressmen’s and Assistante’ Union
Waterloo Daily
American Pressman
A. L. Stuntzner
KR. C, Brown
Bloorhounds Calerd to Mason City Heist
The Woodhounds were called to Mason City yesterday to trail joy riders who took an automobile from the garage of H. T. Giles. After driving the car a large part of the night the thieves left it in the mud near the starting point.
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Mason City
H. T. Giles
List of Delegates for Democratic and Other Parties
A long list details delegates elected for Democratic and other party conventions. It notes changes in party affiliation, with John Asquith switching to Republicans on election day, and mentions a nearby house in Spring Creek township affected by road changes. It includes numerous precinct and ward names, plus several delegate names across Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas.
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TP Ak
Toner Row
Court House
Progressive Party
T. H. Buhrene
J. F. Darraugh
W.S. Frew
C. W. Guy
J. H. Masen
Freeman Wilson
EB. Waters
Bennington
J. C. Schneider
John Widdel
William Hesse
Henry Schutte
Cedar
John
Herman Miller
John Asquith
J. 4. Dunnwald
C. Voss
R.A. Dunielberg
G. W. Lingelbach
W. W. Reed
C. W. Campbell
W. W. Marsh
Fr. E. Roberts
Wm. Singelbach
J. W. Hough
H. W. Althouse
George Friedl
Jack Casebeer
W. H. Mitchell
F. M. Sheeley
J. F. Libby
H. W. Lighty
J. M. Hoyer
M. J. Tritz
William Ewald
T. M. Watts
M. J. Hanton
W. F. Heitter
N. Z. Berkley
C. F
London
W. S. Winchell
B. F. Sibert
Second Precinct
Second Ward
Charles Simmons
E. F. Sibert
Kirby
F. L. Marquis
Herman Sig Blekow
Harry Shaw
Fred Boogatle
William Fegles
John Alexander
A. Connolly
A. T. Whittle
Mike Blitsch
J. 0. Trumbauer
J. T. Sullivan
Rk. C. Waneler
A. M. Place
F. J
Democracy
EB. Fowler
Hott
Sauerbrei
Spring Creek Township
Helpless Bedfast Man Confesses To Boot Legging
A bedfast man of 15 years with rheumatism in Porte City ledgers admits selling liquor to support care. A county attorney reports the disabled man supplied alcohol weekly, drawing county aid. Officials pledge action to end the illicit trade while expressing sympathy for his plight.
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Porte City
Marglal Abe
File
McCoy
Aesistant
Vane
Deater
Kikke
Highway survey finds old road out of proper location
Under the new law, all improved highways must first be surveyed to determine proper location. This case involves a road laid out years ago that is now found to be significantly mislocated.
Missing West Liberty girl believed abducted by painter
West Liberty June 19 Marshall John Wiley searched Moline for Lillian stevear lake home daughter of P B Lake southeast of West Liberty. The missing girl is said to have left with a painter named Moore whom a brother says befriended her during a painting contract and promised marriage.
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West Liberty
Marshall John Wiley
Moline
Lillian
Stevear
P. Blake
JV. Moore
Moore
Sage Tea and Sulphur for Dark Hair Reveal Youth
Gray hair betrays age and Sage Tea with Sulphur promises a youthful look. The ready remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally, remove dandruff and itching, and make hair thick and glossy after one or two applications. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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H. W. Taggart
Town visit leads to concern at lodging house
Reading fragments show a town visit to a lodging house where a first motion hints something amiss during a visit by the girl's brother. The text is incomplete but implies a developing incident connected to family visitors.
Tuberculosis Cure Claim From Eckman’s Alterative
A reader recounts healing from bronchitis and tubercular diagnosis after using Eckman’s Alterative. Mary Broom of New York credits the remedy with ending night sweats and fever, noting two years of good health since treatment. The advertisement promotes the product as non habit forming and urges readers to obtain a booklet from Relcoman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Kekuno
New York
St. Fra Hospital
Father Stark
Eckman
Inkey
Dean
Mary Bom Wekman
Relcoman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Orient
California
United States
Tae
Pittsburgh
KEP
M. Wallace
James Barnes
Prospect Park
Prospect Mark
Little
Polly
Broom Society
Klean Korner
Harrah & Stewart Még. Co
Dea Moines, Lows
Ruth Cameron
Bloorhounds Calerd
TY Girl
West Libe
First National Bank Building
Waterloo
Nple
L00 Trunk CO
Sycamore St
Frank C. Krueger Market
Sycamore Street
Are
Frank C. Krueger
Hotel Radisson
Minneapolis
Bath Land
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