Three Chicago to Ford Dodge rum runners fined
Buchanan county court moved to Waterloo to pursue gunmen after a Grant highway stop near Independence. O. C. Sigman and companions faced fines totaling 14 505.25 plus costs for illegal liquor transport firearms and related charges. One defendant received a 1000 and 500 fine, with 126.75 costs. Gibbons and Hannon face similar penalties. The seizure included a new sedan, pistols, rifle, and 100 gallons of alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Highway
Buchanan County
Black Hawk
Independence
Mfe
O.e.s
O. C
Slim) Sigman
Ford Dodge
G. W. Wood
Slim
Bigmen
James Henman
A. L. Gibbons
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Masonity
Sigman
Wood
John H. Meyers
Hannon and
Gibbons
Burr K. McFarland
Waterloo
Harry Willey
Paul Smith
James Hannon
Liberty
Willey
No. 20
H. B. Boies
Justice of the Peace
Prsoners
Aquor
Iowa
Hannon
Slim” Sigman
Lady Liberty
Examination May 24 for Black Hawk Boy for Edison’s Award
Examinations for Black Hawk county’s Edison four year technical school scholarship will be held Friday May 24 in the office of County Superintendent A E Jewett. Entries close Monday May 20. The exam will be conducted by a science faculty member from Iowa State Teachers College and scored 50 percent scientific background 30 percent intelligence 20 percent general fitness. The county winner advances to Des Moines to compete with peers from Iowa counties. 48 boys from each state and DC go to West Orange N J where Edison conducts the final exam. each of the 49 will receive a present from Edison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Jewett
Black Hawk County
Thomas A. Edison
Jewett
Iowa State Teachers College
Des Moines
Iowa
District of Columbia
West Orange
N. J
Edison
Washington Observations on House Efficiency and Washington Leaders
Washington observations note the House regains perceived leadership over the Senate as figures like Longworth Tilson and Hawley steer farm relief and tariff votes. A contrast with Senate delays and backroom deals is drawn, alongside anecdotes from Mitchell and Wright to illustrate political culture, aging staff, and rivalries in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington, D. C
Longworth
Tison
Senate
Washington
Congress
Messrs
Tilson, Snell and Hawley
Youse
Tilson
Watson
Jack’ Tilson
Jim” Watson
Waverly Beats Nashua In Dual Track Meet
Waverly won 75 to 68 over Nashua in a track meet at Nashua. Waverly led in firsts while Nashua relied on seconds and thirds for most points.
Hit and Run Driver Sent to Fort Madison
Des Moines May 17 A hit and run driver was sentenced to two years in Fort Madison penitentiary for speeding after his car struck and seriously injured Creston Moore on April 1 Clifford Finney pleaded guilty to the charge District Judge Herman Zeuch presiding Real estate transfers listed include Edun P Renneret to G H Schwarm lot 13 block B Logandale Heights Waterloo Iowa and Mary Willadsen to Marla Wilsen
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Des Moines
Fort Madison
Clifford Finney
Creston Moore
Herman Zeuc
Fdun P. Renneret Ax
G. H. Schwarn
Logandale Heights
Waterloo
Iowa
Mary Willadsen
Marla Wilsen
Waterloo land transfers and wills in 19th century records
A series of property transfers and related deeds from Waterloo Iowa areas are listed, including lot clearings in Morningside Waterloo and Maple Leaf addition, transfers between individuals and banks, and a 19th century government survey reference. Also noted are encumbrances and right of way mentions within West Park and Galloway additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningside
Waterloo
Citizena
Savings Bank
Harvey Knowles
J. H. Walstrom
W. A. Gentezler
Maple Leaf
Sayings Bank
Reinbeck
Frank
H. Rickert
Henry
W. Miller
John E. Seery
Galloway
Wilson
Myers
Emm H. Jepperson
Millers Fifth
Iowa
E. Hellmund
Vernon Hellmund
West Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slim? Sigman
Wright County
Buchanan County Court
Islim Sigman
Frederico William Wile
William D. Mitchell
Mitchell
White House
Goalidge
Presi
Dent
Pennsylvanias Avenue
Orville Wroeght
Cindy
Wright Brothers
Wright
Wattoneal Advisory Council On Aeronautics
Langley, Field
Wilbur
Fort Myer
Orville
Eddie Savoy
Secretary of State
State Department
Kellogg
Stimson
Col. Stimson
Eddie
Savoy
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Foreign Service
Olis
Fats and Waxes
Kansas
Frank P. MacLennan
Topeka State Journal
Arthur
Capper
Daily
Capital
Journal
Topeka
MacLennan
Joesting & Schilling Co
St. Paul, Minn
Decker
Fourth Street East
Because & M. Decker
George Potiarus
Theodora Potiarides
Proprisiors
Mason
City
Ft. Madison
Guarante
Debe
W. 4Th and
Jefferson
Commercial St
Buck’s Booterie
Helms Clothing Service
Smart Millinery
Helms Clothing Coo
East Fourth Street
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