City Clerk Casady's Books Under Scrutiny in Council Bluffs
City clerk A W Casady, under investigation for a suspected $8000 discrepancy, was brought back from Des Moines by Chief Froom. His family and relatives in Illinois and Moline have offered to cover any proven shortage. Casady's bond stands at $18000 with Illinois Surety Co. Current status of criminal action remains undecided.
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Council Bluffs
A. W. Casady
Des Moines
C. P. Froom
Casady
Moline
Ill
Emmett Tinley
Illinois Surety Company
Froom
J. N. Casady, Jr
Lucius Well
Maloney
North Waterloo and Railroads News Briefs
Resignations and movements noted include Dietrick leaving Wis owa Lumber for James Smith Lumber Osage. A banana train travels through overnight on Illinois Central. Alderman P J Rechtfertly out with cold. Misses Jeffries visit Cedar Rapids relatives. F M Collard spoke in machine shops. North Waterloo athletic plans discussed with YMCA ties. M E church supper planned and church funding talks held. Leroy Ambrose resigns as engine cleaner. Peter McEnants travels for Freeport. Mrs Jen visits Dubuque. Walter Tony hired as pipefitter helper. J Q Siggworth in city on business. Harry Thompson visiting from Albert Lea. O P Harrington returns from Galena. A M Dustin arrives from Quincy for Sunday. Mueller to Chicago on business. six-coach soldiers train passes Illinois Central. L A Downs travels to Chicago on Cherokee-Omaha division business. Sunkist oranges 35 cents per peck at Hartong grocery.
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HK. Dietrick
Wisowa Lumber Company
James 4. Smith Lumber Company
Osage
Ilinois Central
P. J. Rechtfertly
Third Ward
Tow
Almond
Nita
Vera Jeffries
Cedar Rapids
North Waterloo Athletic Association
Brotherhood of St. Paul's
M. BE. Rehurch
Leroy Ambrose
Round House
Peter McEnants
Freeport
Sam Jenni
Dubuque
Walter Tony
J. Q. Siggworth
Harry Thompson
Albert Leais
O. P. Harrington
Galena
A.M. Dustin
Quincey
Til
Waterloo
OM. Mueller
Chicago
Illinois Central
L. A. Downs
Tllinois Central
Tarife Board Vote Blocked in Senate Contested Picketts Iowa Bid
The U S Pension appropriations bill carrying 15366500 was passed after a tariff board filibuster. An attempt to attach Sulloway service pension bill failed on a sustained point of order. Senate then moved through diplomats fortifications and military academy items amid a brief filibuster by Senator Owen. Rep Pickett plans to leave Washington for Waterloo Iowa as senatorial race speculation grows with potential candidacy.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Tariff Board
Owen
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Des Moines
Washington
Charles Pickett
Iowa
Pickett
Illinois Senate on Bribery Trail
Springfield March 3 The Helm committee of the senate investigating the Lorimer bribery scandal began work listening to State's Attorney John B Wayman who outlined evidence on the last general assembly He traced Lorimer money to Lee O Neill Browne and Robert FE Wilson two Democratic House members who handled jackpot money in St Louis and to Democrats who voted for Lorimer Senator Frank W Burton objected to extending inquiry beyond senators involved in jackpots or senate scandals
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Democratic House
St. Louis
Larimer
Frank W. Burton
Carlinville
Committee
Senate
Reapportionment Bill Likely To Fail In Session
Washington March 3 The reapportionment bill seems headed for failure as the senate shows little interest and house members oppose action. The measure would create 433 representatives, leaving Iowa’s representation unchanged. If the bill stalls and a Democratic house faces a Democratic Senate, the outcome remains uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Iowa
Foley Kidney Pills Do They Help Kidney and Bladder Health
An advertisement by J. K. Joder & Son promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming they neutralize poisons causing backache rheumatism nervousness and all kidney and bladder irregularities. The copy asserts the formula builds up and restores natural organ action.
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FOLEY
J. K. Joder & Son
Reign of Terror in famine region reports massacre near Kun Shan
Desperate hunger drives hundreds of refugees to raid Chinese villages near Shanghai. About 600 perished in a burning siege at Kun Shan where villagers executed captives and hunted down remaining attackers. Reports arrive from the steamer Tamba Maru arriving in Victoria. The text notes supplies looted and villagers slain as bands firehouses and hold prisoners.
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Victoria
B. C
China
Orient
Kun Shan
Shanghai
Kan Shan
Masons of New York to Build Skyscraper Annex
New York on March 3 reports plans to start a $1,000,000 annex to the Masonic temple at Sixth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street. The nineteen story fireproof addition will feature tapestry brick terra cotta and Indiana limestone, with ten elevators for tenants.
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New York
Masonic Temple
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Move to establish a state home for blind women
Grandma Kennedy, a blind inmate at the county home, supports a state home for blind women. D.C. Newton is canvassing for funds for the Iowa Home for Sightless Women. About fifty blind women exist in Iowa counties. Knoxville previously funded an industrial home site with $7,500. Legislature allotted $40,000 for a building, later diverted to inebriate care. Aim to reclaim the $7,500 and raise more for a self-sustaining home for blind inmates through work such as basket weaving.
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Grandma" Kennedy
D.C. Newton
Iowa
Knoxville
Quarantine Placed On State Deaf School In Council Bluffs
The Iowa state school for the deaf in Council Bluffs is under smallpox quarantine after recent diagnosed cases. Most cases are mild, with some students confined to bed. All students are vaccinated, daily inspections are made, mail is fumigated, and staff are returning and vaccinated to continue teaching.
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Council Bluffs
State School For the Deaf
Henchett
Celebration in Vinton marks noble orders gathering
Yesterday marked the thirteenth anniversary of the Highland Nobles and the first anniversary since the Highland Nobles merged with the Modern National Reserve. American Nobles Chief Young attended a large banquet in Vinton with F A Winslow and state officers. Winslow lines up another event in Cedar Rapids with Young then travels to Port Huron Michigan for a major council meeting. The Highland order continues rapid growth with new councils forming and members joining. In other local business notices Cham berlain Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for insomnia caused by stomach disorders and Meritol Rheumatism Powders are promoted as an effective rheumatism remedy through the American Drug and Press Association and Henderson Drug Co.
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Young
F. A. Winslow
Vinton
Mr. Young
Winton Lodge
Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Port Huron
Mich
Order
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
Laugh Making At The Vaudeville At Orpheum
First nighters at the Orpheum saw a merit filled program after yesterday’s change. Frank Merritt in blackface delivered rapid easy bits while Ronder and Booth offered circus level tricks. Princeton and Yale couple stage comedy with endearing terms and a happy ending 600 miles from the big alley. La-Wa-Xa troupe closed with crowd applause as attendance nears a new peak. Only One Brom Quinine indicates the ad text.
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Orpheum
Frank Merritt
Merritt
Ronder
Booth
Princeton
Yale
New York
Iowa Manufacturer's Insurance company authorized to transact fire insurance
Des Moines March 1 1911 state auditor certifies Iowa Manufacturers Insurance of Waterloo is licensed to operate in Iowa until March 1 1912. The sworn statement as of December 31 1910 shows paid up capital 100000 assets 181924.57 liabilities 176436.54 total income 78211.21 expenditures 70137.13.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Manufacturers’ Insurance Company
Waterloo
John L. Bleakly
John L, Bleakly
Belmont Clairvoyant Ad Promises Quick Fortune Telling
An advertisement for Prof Belmont a famed clairvoyant and palmist offers 50 cent readings from March 2 to 9 at Tremont Hotel. It guarantees success in business love and personal life, claims to reveal past present and future, and promises satisfaction or no payment. It emphasizes love marriage and fortune guidance with guaranteed accuracy.
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Belmont
Prof
Tremont Hotel
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Hartong Grocery
Waterloo Evening Courier
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Sion Appropriations
Peterson Bros
Illinois
Lage
Hartong’s Grocery
Masons OF
N. Y
Hartong's
School For Deaf
Supreme Protector Young
Sary
Chamberlain
E. W. Grove
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