Investigation of Mitchellville Girls School Conditions
Des Moines march 7. An inquiry by the house committee on control will probe discipline at Mitchellville Girls Industrial School amid a bill to lower the commitment age from 18 to 16. Opponents blame management for poor discipline. a committee visit and report are planned. May abolish state printer and book binder offices with hearings this week. a parade is slated for 4 pm Wednesday on Fourth Street.
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Des Moines
Mitchellville
House
Seoara
Nowere
Lmit
House Committee On Board of Control
Questtion
Hammill
Church Announcements and An Near Term Gatherings
Community notices list meetings of the Sisterhood at 440 Allen Street Wednesday at 2 PM, the Sunday School annual meeting at 6:45 PM March 14, and Ladies Aid events at Lafayette and Park Avenue with a chicken pie supper March 10. Also, the Glidden tour remains a key feature of the A A A annual tour per A A A official Pardington.
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Sisterhood of the
United Brethren Church
D. W. Bovee
Allen Street
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical Association
Lafayette and
Park Avenue
Congregational Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
First Congregational Church
Fire Loss Exceeds Insurance in First M E Church Fire
A church fire early Sunday caused extensive damage with losses likely exceeding insured amounts totaling 24,500 across North American, Phoenix of Hartford, Hartford of Hartford, Iowa Manufacturers, and Atlas companies. An unwritten policy for 2,500 remained, delaying full coverage. A city architect and contractor assess rebuilding needs as church members vow to rebuild.
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M. E
H. §. Kelly
J. N. Sweitzer
C. T. Wilson
Trustees and
Jones
Chicago
L. J. Lauritzen
North American
Perguinace
Phoenix
Hartford
Iowa
Waterloo
Atlas
Cen Eers
Henderson & Weatherwax Agency
Atlas Company
D. C. Banfield
Phelps
Pastors Unite to Score Lorimerism in Elgin
Five Elgin pulpits denounce Senator William Lorimer and rebuke Senator Shelby M. Cullom and 46 senators who backed his election. A mass meeting in Elgin city hall is planned to denounce Lorimer and Cullom, with ministers warning that the senate action threatens free government in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ill
William Lorimer
Illinois
Shelby M. Cullom
Lorimer
Cullom
United States Senate
America
Man Kicked From Bed Tries Lawsuit After Night Wreck
In drizzly night weather a man named Simon Ayehr slept in the street near the old bottling works. He claimed he was kicked out of bed by a roommate and threatened to sue the city for the unpaved street and mud puddle. Another man Henry Fleishner, returning from church, was arrested at Ninth and Sycamore after two women complained he followed them, saying he was late from church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Ayehr
Ayehr
Henry Fleishner
Ninth and
Sycamore
Henry
Forged Indorsement In $60 Check At Local Bank
John Mullaney reports a $60 check stolen from his clothing and forged. Nathan Cohn of a Fifth Street West clothing store cashed it this morning around 8 30, the bank called the indictment after stop payment. Police pursue a young man who had worked at Mullany place as the suspect in the forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mullany
Hammond Avenue
Nathan Cohn
Fifth Street West
Mullaney
Mullany Place
Dr J R Scott to address Wednesday noon meeting
Business men plan to hear Dr J R Scott speak at the Y M C A noon gathering with J S Tuthill in charge. The event aims to boost Bible study work and enlist men and boys in Bible classes through the Personal Workers league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Scott
J. S. Tuthill
League
Funeral Services for Samuel Boyer
Members of Robert Anderson post No. 68 G A R and the W R C traveled to Dewar to attend the funeral of Civil War veteran Samuel Borers. The service was led by Rev. Phillips with Rev. Elias Skinner present. The remains will return this evening and be interred at Elmwood cemetery.
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Robert Anderson
Dewar
Samuel Borers
Mr. Phillips
Elias Skinner
Waterloo Post
Great Western
Elmwood Cemetery
Seven Indicted in Alaska Coal Land Frauds Case
Detroit report details a federal indictment charging seven officials of the Michigan Alaska Development Company with conspiring to lure 200 to 300 investors into fraudulent Alaska coal land schemes. The case centers on illegal land locations and violations of 1910 land entry laws restricting company formations and patent filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Focal Federal Grand Jury
United States
Wilbur W. McAlpine
George W. Ross
Frank D. Andrus
Albert H. Roehm
A. L. Holmes
McMurdy
Lebeau
J. M. Bushnell
Alaska
Committee Inspect Virden Creek Sewer Route Plan
A six member committee including three councilmen D L Wood F B Mer Tiau and P J Rechtfertig plus three businessmen H C Martin J M Groat and J B Shanewise with the mayor and city engineer spent the afternoon surveying Virden Creek area. They aim to submit a detailed lay of the land and suggestions to the city council at the next meeting. Licenses to wed Albert L Palmer Waterloo Tulle McIlvannie Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Wood
F. 8. Mer- Tiau
P. J. Rechtfertig
H. C. Martin
J. M. Groat
J. B. Shanewise
Virden Creek
Land sale records largest Benton county deed in history
A warranty deed filed in Benton county transfers 787 acres in Canton and Eden townships from John Young to John Weichman and Lewis DeKiotz for $94,428. Young previously bought much of the land from the government and plans to use proceeds in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Benton County
John Young
Canton
Eden Townships
John Weichman
Lewis DeKiotz
Mr. Young
Leaves Tonight for Michigan by V A Young
V A Young supreme protector of the American Nobles sails to Chicago for a meeting of the executive committee of the Associated Fraternities of America. He will travel to Michigan to visit councils and speaks at a Friday banquet in Port Huron before returning next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Young
Chicago
Assocised
Fraternities of América
Michigan
Port Huron
Glasses Advertise to Suit Your Requirements Citywide
Local notes report Dr C Sage’s Chicago trip, Miss Mae Sawyer’s return to Waterloo, and a host of city residents visiting relatives, attending events, or starting new jobs. The river runs unusually low for the season as townspeople share updates on births, relocations, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Crystal
H. G. Beeman
Des Moines
C. Sage
Chicago
Mae Sawyer
California
Waterloo
Mulberry Street
Universalists Annual Rally and Parish Supper Held
The Universalist church held its quarterly meeting and annual parish supper last evening. A large attendance enjoyed a bountiful supper served by Mrs. I. A. Utter and Mrs. W. N. Barr. President F. E. B. Cutler led the business session as Judge F. C. Platt was absent. The reports showed growth in membership and activity across departments, with the pastor Dr Effie Mr Cullom Jones outlining plans for deeper devotion and future work. Enthusiastic remarks followed from Cutler Reed Cropper Langlands and Hostetter, signaling strong member interest for ongoing effort.
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Universalist Church
I. A. Utter
W. N. Barr
F. E B. Cutter
Board of Trustees
F.C. Platt
The
Universalist Society
H. B. Cropper
H. M. Reed
Effie
Cullom Jones
Cutler
Reed
Cropper
D. G. Langlands
E. L. Hostetter
Moor murders French chief in Fez incident
Melilla Morocco March 7 the chief of the French military mission at Fez was killed today by the son of the Moorish minister of war. The officer had ordered the execution of two native soldiers according to reports from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melilla
Morocco
Fez
Giles Sage Charged With Cruelty to Animals
Giles Sage faced cruelty to animals charges in municipal court with Mrs. Burkitt as examining officer. Testimony described horses used for garbage collection being driven with excessive speed and whip use. Sage denied all allegations and presented evidence of humane treatment. case dismissed after lengthy session.
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Mra
da Hurkitt
Caldwell
Giles Sage
Sage
Burkitt
Waterloos Flour Praised After Twenty Five Years
Alfred Price of Clarksville Indiana writes to Ww. & C. F. Union Md Co. Waterloo Iowa praising CLEAR QUILL flour for twenty five years of reliable quality and customer relations noting enduring popularity among new home heads and old customers alike. He recalls no customer loss due to flour fault and commends the brand’s endurance.
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Clarksville
Ww. & C. F. Union Md Co
Waterloo
Iowa
Clear Quill
Alfred Price
New Game Birds Turned Loose in Black Hawk County
Thirty pairs of Hungarian partridges sent by State Game and Fish Commissioner Lincoln are distributed today by Deputy Yordy and county officers. Eight birds go to Charles Wood and others in Barclay Cedar Black Hawk townships Joder Janesville and surrounding areas. Farmers must post farms to prevent shooting as birds help reduce insects.
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Black Hawk County
Game and Fish
Lincoln
Yordy
County Game and Fish Protective Association
Charles Wood
Bennington Township
M. C. Flanagan
Barclay
Lea Kemp
Cedar
Charles Hummet
Big Creek
T. Joder
Black Hawk Township
J. W. Kennett
Janesville
Orange
Waterloo
Office changes noted today
L F Noe district manager of U S Health and Accident will move from sixth to fifth floor of the Commercial building and be in office with P J Martin F A Winslow state deputy of the American Nobles will have rooms on the sixth floor in addition to offices the lodge will soon take possession Ge C Lindner of Northwestern Life Insurance who has had
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Noe
U. S. Health & Accident Company
P. J. Martin
F. A. Winslow
The
American Nobles
Lodge
Ge. C. Lindner
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Attorney G C Kennedy Moves Office to Marsh Place Suite
Offices in the Commercial building moved today to Marsh Place building where he will office in suite K 600 with Attorney G C Kennedy who recently moved there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Place Building
G. C. Kennedy
Kendall Home Inquiry Shows Public Need
Attorney A J Edwards executor for Harriett Kendall estate reports a second inquiry for entry to the Harriett Kendall Christian Home provided in the will. Settlement of estate affairs will take weeks before city cooperation for the home’s stipulations can begin.
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A. J. Edwards
Harriett Kendall
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Royal Cook Book
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Fourth Street
Glidden Tour O. K
A. R. Pardington
American Automobile Association
A. A. AL
Grocer
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
FIRST
M. E. Church
Will
J. R. Scott
Samuel Boyer
Albert L. Palmer
Tulle McIlvannie
Rockford
Margaret
Mobly Maddigan
Qelwein
Katherine Burns
American Nobies' Office
Edna Bagert
Charles City
J. H. Minkel
John Gibbs
New Castle
Neb
Oelwein
Mas Sawyer
BE. J. Forsythe
Springville
Vere Young of
Greene
W. A. Young
A. M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain Machine Works
New Orleans
Missoa L. Jones
London
E. A. Boysen
Ada Lasure
E. R. Shoemaker
George A. Bradley
Ilinois
Elsie Franke
C. J. Rudolph
Mary Smith
Des Moines Business College
M. E. Simpson
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
Joseph McManus
South Dakota
Western Avenue
William Walker
Barclay Township
G. W. Evans
Fifth Street
Universalits
Moor
Polige
Mes. Burkitt
Humane Offi
CER
Price Grocery Co
Kendall Home
H.W. Taggart
Commercial Street
Towa 3
Cae We Bank
Waidlaloo TA
Iowa State Bank
Decorating Co
W. Sth
Tate
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