Road fund use debate in Black Hawk county heated
County supervisor C W Virden defended not using the road improvement fund for immediate paving. He said one quarter of the fund has paid for time workers spend traveling to and from jobs and proposed a centralized, multi-district outfit with skilled roadbuilders. He claimed a packed gravel roadbed and regular dragging could rival paving at a quarter cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Virden
Black Hawk
Virden
Shin Road Fund
Paris Hotel Mystery Reads Like Detectives Tale
An American mother and her daughter, unnamed in Paris, arrive at a hotel on opening night of the 1900 exposition. The daughter learns of a supposed death in a Paris hotel by plague, with authorities ordering burning of the corpse and denial of the case. The daughter, unable to confirm the tale, plans further investigation before returning to America.
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Paris
Gil Blas
America
Biarritz
Senity to Sickles Incites Auction Extension
New York November 2 Sheriff Harnunger extended Gen Daniel E Sickles two weeks to satisfy a 5080 dollar judgment for the Bank of the Metropole. A public auction of the veteran's furniture and bread rack had been set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickles
New York
Harnunger
Daniel EB. Sickson
Bank of the Metropole
Bre Adrac
Educational notes on world schooling trends and reforms
Rural enrollments dominate U S public schools while Europe sees a new Vienna continuation school. Germany and Ireland expand mandatory home economics and itinerant domestic science programs. Scotland funds continuation schools as Prussian pupil wellness shows 16 percent evasion. Katmai eruption devastates Alaska village. Manning rescues natives. New York's state education building to cost 3.5 million and open with a long colonnade. Yale Rutgers raise A M degree requirements, Uruguayan primary education expands. Minnesota hires Dr Hoag to promote child health. three community health plans proposed with a state clearing house.
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Europe
Vienna
Saxe-Weimar
Germany
Scotland
Department of
Yonne
France
Ireland
Alaska
United States Bureau of Education
Matmai
Yale
Rutgers
Republic of
Uruguay
A. J. Perez
Republic
Minnesota
Ernest B. Hoag
State Board of Health
Banker’s Daughter Shot Near Mayeville Hideout
Misa Mabelle Dunn 20, daughter of W. E. Dunn of Noblesville Indiana, was shot and probably fatally wounded while a group of youths hunted near Mayeville Kentucky. The party passed through Reet Galt’s farm as they thought they were having Halloween pranks and someone fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Misa Mabelle Dunn
W. E. Dunn
Citizens National Bank of Noblesville
Ind
Mayeville
Reet Galt
Hallowe'en Twarandera
Sherman VP Sherman laid to rest in nation mourns
New York officials including Taft Hiles Hughes and Pitney traveled by special train to Utica for Vice President Shermans funeral. Government in mourning navy guns salutes and closures marked the national observance as flags flew at half mast and embassies observed a thirty day mourning period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Hiles
Republican National Committee
Hughes and Pitney
United States Supreme Court
New York Central Railroad
Uttea
Sherman
Mouring
Washington
Navy
Revenue Cutter Service
United States
Ia Insular
Musical Comedy at Majestic Monday Night Show
The Majestic presents The Maid of Nicobar with Carry Watson and others for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The bill includes Nadell and Kane, James Kelly and Emma Pollock, Bruce Morgan and Betty, Nellie Berger, and more. Two shows on election night at 7:30 and 9:15 with returns read and theatre open to midnight.
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Nadell
Kane
East
James Kelly
Emma Pollock
Eddy
Bruce Morgan
Betty
Dainty
Nellie Berger
Frudenfeld
The
Majestic
Registration rushes as boards close for next Tuesday vote
City registration totals reach 6 660 up to 2 PM with Waterloo east 2 etc. Voters flocked to boards across wards and precincts to qualify. Clerks report several registrations to wrong precincts and boards will sit tonight before canvassing concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo East
Waterloo West
Henry O Bernbrock A Waterloo Republican Candidate
Henry O Bernbrock, a Waterloo businessman and Republican candidate for representative, is a long-time resident and college graduate who owns Waterloo Steam Laundry and ice works. He serves as director of Black Hawk National Bank and the Home Building and Loan association, and is noted as a heavy taxpayer and active city promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Bernbrock
Waterloo
Black Hawk National Bank
The
Home Building & Loan Association
Black Hawk County
Bernbrock
Harvard Princeton Football Final Period Summary
Harvard and Princeton battle to the final period with a late surge by Princeton. Harvard edges ahead briefly before Princeton closes the gap as the game ends with a close finish. Harvard scores three points in the final period while Princeton remains within striking distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard-Princeton
Harvard
Princeton
Smart Velours Hat With Ribbon Cockade Charm
A picturesque velours hat trimmed simply with a blue and white ribbon cockade affixed to the turned back front. This practical adaptation of versatile models suits women who value simplicity with a strict adherence to the latest modern styles.
Silent method irritates Conway in murder case
Chicago November 2. Police use silent treatment to pressure Charles Conway into confessing to knowledge of Sophia Singer's murder. His wife Lillian Beatrice Conway had previously confessed. Officials expect Conway to break and reveal details as the method heightens tension and weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eforts
Sophia Singer
Charles Conway
Conway
Noothaar
Lillian Beatrice Conway
Charlie
Baltimore
Two Navy Firemen Die of Scalding on Vermont
Norfolk Va. two sailors on the battleship Vermont died today after boiler head blew out causing severe scalds. Four others were injured though not as seriously. Names listed include G. ab Hor ab and H. W. ramer among the injured and Wag ner Newberry Green Hateling among the hurt. The Vermont was towed to safety with no further damage. Also reports from Montreal say the steamer Celicia sank off Isle Parrot with about 20 drowned.
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Norfolk
P. Horab
H.w.ramer
Vermont
Solace
R. M. Wagner
J. W. Newberry
M. W. Green
C. K. Hateling
Montreal
Sin
Celicia
Isle Parrot
Runaway Auto Crashes into Police Car. One Woman Hurt
A runaway auto carrying Mrs John Steely crippled Mrs Daniels and Miss Mettner crashed into a police patrol car at 2 29 this afternoon, damaging both vehicles. Mrs Daniels was slightly injured by jumping but the others escaped injury. Steely had driven the machine to Sinnard grocery store. Miss Mettner started the motor and fled before the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stely
Daniels
Women to Hear Election Dope at Citizens Gas Event
The Citizens Gas company on Fourth Street plans an evening for women with refreshments tables chairs and private wire access to the office so they receive immediate news from the wires. Music will accompany the entertainment and accommodations will be made for the day.
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Citizens Gas Companys
Fourth Street
Efeven
Satin and satin trim fashion coats and skirts
Skirts of contrasting material are a fad this season. A pictured gown shows a dark blue cloud motif with a satin trim coat cut away in a rich design. The coat features a satin collar with white lace overlay and satin bands, a satin rosette at the waist, and rows of satin piping on the cloth.
Spitz Dog Breaks Marriage In Chicago Court Case
A. S. Ackerman cites his refusal to sleep with a Spitz dog as the cause for leaving home at 1925 North Park Avenue and facing wife abandonment charges in the Court of Domestic Relations. Ackerman, a Chicago Cartoonista Club member, acted as his own attorney. Mrs. Ackerman denies the accusation and recalls a biting dog episode. The judge postpones further action to November 26 to allow settlement efforts.
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Chicago
Spitz
A. S. Ackerman
North Park Avenue
Breyport
Gemmill
Ackerman
Chicago Cartoonista’ Club
Sprites
Martha Ackerman
Mrs. Ackerman
Fido
Callina
Mas wotlk ship tragedy near Norfolk to Savannah
The Mas wotlk commanded by Capt Gadtres was bound from Norfolk to Savannah with a cargo of coal. A fire-rigging accident struck by a taut line caused a man to fall into the sea and perish while the schooner listed near the rigging. The craft, named Myer Sere Cha, later sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Esbkarstrou
Duck Trsorts Noor Springtiard and Local Developments
A garbled report notes hunting activity at Spring Lake near Anais, with mentions of duck season, submerged land conversions in Cass County, and a coastal area taxed at $4000. It also references fish removal two years ago, shore operations by hunters, and land converted to corn and oil, plus a new humidor being built in Irving Smoke Shop to house 50,000 cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springtiard
Tazewell
Cass
Anais Spring Lake
Gibertan
Thinela
Moria
Ari
Stitz
Irving Smoke
Americans missing in balloon race causes Berlin anxiety
Berlin reports deep anxiety over John Watts and Arthur Aberholt Americans missing with the Duesseldorf II since October 27 in the International race for the Cordon- Bennett balloon cup. Officials fear they may be prisoners in Russia if the balloon did not descend in remote Lapland terrain and await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
John Watts
Arthur Aberholt
Lapland
Russia
Bank Resources Hit Record Says Controller of the Currency
Washington D C November 2 Lawrence Murray controller of the currency yesterday issued a statement that the resources of the banks in the United States national state and private are at their highest in history. Reports of condition on June 14 show 24 900 of the 29 000 banks reporting aggregate resources of 24 955 000 000 up 1 044 000 000 from 64 000 banks reporting in 1971. Total deposits reached 17 012 000 008 up 1 105 TANND. The 4 090 banks from which new reports were received were mainly brokerage concerns with an estimated capital of 74 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lawrence
Murray
United States
Roosevelt Winner In Iowa Inaccurate Text
Rev Charles Talmage spoke for the progressive party in Iowa City describing his survey of the state's political scene. He asserted that Taft would win the Republican nomination and Roosevelt was gaining, while Wilson's tariff stance hurt him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Talmage
Progressive Party
Iowa
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Toostvelt
Chien
Towa
Bank Statem New York Clearing House Banks Nov 2
The weekly statement shows banks and trust companies hold more than required reserves by $2, ANSUMISY, a drop of $14,42,950 in loan work. Loans down $9,314,000. Circulation up $114,900. Aggregate cash reserve $395, TALON. Clearing House member reserves total $54,964,000 with 20 percent cash reserve rule. Greater New York deposits down $4,514, non.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Statem
New York
Ssyeekie
Royal Tendart
Ong
Hanks
Yauks
SGU
TALON
Exreas
Trenst
Owirh Clearing House
Escaping convicts killed near Powder Springs
Richard son and Backstrum, two of three Wyoming penitentiary escapees, were killed by a posse near Powder Springs after a chase lasting over two weeks. Burke remains at large. The bodies will be brought to Rawlins and Burke’s parents will continue.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Richard
Son
Backstrum
Wyoming
Hare
Powder Springs
Colorado Wyoming
Burke
Richardson
Colorado
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Fund For Time Traveling
Firat
Smart Velours
Hece
Wade
Onip
Ees Roosevelt
Owa
Kor
4Th St
Woodrow Wilson
Chas. R. Gates
Russell-Lamson Elk
Howard Taft
Ruasgell- Lamson
Col. Roosevelt
Home Park
A. W. Stoke
Waterlon Courier
Waterloo Courier
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