Magazine Head Behind the Bars Over Mail Frauds
Frank Orff a former president of the Columbian Sterling Publishing company and John F B Atkin a Philadelphia lawyer were arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud. Warrants out for other associates connected with the old Columbian Magazine and the merged Columbian Sterling company. Financial fraud alleged tied to circulars promoting a 21 2 cent quarterly dividend.
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New York
Frank Orff
Columbian-Sterling Publishing Company
John F. B. Atkin
Philadelphia
Orff and Associates
Columbian-Sterling Company
Post Office
Shields
Lee Sidwell
Old Columbian Company
Shield
West One Hundredth Street
Old Columbian Magazine
Columbian- Sterling Company
Hampton’s Magazine
The
Columbian
Postoffice
Orff
Mayor Rector Speaks on Unemployment Crisis
Waterloo faces a surge of unemployed as Mayor John Rector calls on city authorities to provide public work. Police report more men out of work and concerns of future petty crime with colder weather. police court workload has doubled. an order to clean up and patrols for suspicious characters were issued. The mayor urges public works be used to employ as many men as possible and asks river front and other public services to be informed.
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Waterloo
John Rector
Rector
River Front Commission
Otter Public Service
A A Cooter Of Dubuque Celebrates Wagons Pioneer Anniversary
A A Cooper of Dubuque marks a milestone as he nears 50 years in wagon making. The Dubuque pioneer began as a blacksmith, faced early hardships, and later built a renowned wagon factory while advising youth to work hard and stay optimistic. He reflects on his long career in Iowa.
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A. A. Cooter
Dubuque
A. A. Cooper
Cooper
Towa
Tie
City seeks riverfront cleanup and job relief ideas
A local official suggests using treasury funds of the river front commission to hire men to clear brush and unsightly growth along riverbanks to reduce unemployment. He notes the city will reopen the public skating rink after ice forms, recalling its low cost and crowds, with guards paid from salaries. He invites businesses to offer job referrals and lists employers who need workers.
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River Front Commission
Meneto
Laborer Dies After Fall From Roof in Davenport
George Warren a laborer on a new building died this morning from a roof fall in Davenport. The body was taken to his home in Washington Iowa for interment.
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Davenport
Taz
George Warren
Washington
City in Brief and Local Notices
Buchanan seeks eyewear with lenses ground at the First floor Syndicate Building. F. L. Witt of Shell Rock registered at the Irving last night and today on business. John Andrews returns from a Chicago business trip. W. S. Bishop of East Waterloo township leaves for Pueblo Colorado on business. In the S. G. Gibson versus W. R. Jameson and Harry Moon damage suit, $5,000 claim over a bicycle collision, Gibson accepts $200 in full settlement and the lease is dismissed. George Demos sues Peter D. Pappas and the Illinois Central Railway to set aside a $55 verdict secured by Pappas against Demos.
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F. L. Witt
Shell Rock
the Irving
John Andrews
Chicago
W. S. Bishop
Waterloo
Pueblo
Colo
S. G. Gibson
W. R. Jameson
Harry Moon
Ridjing
Moon
Mr. Jameson
George Demos
Peter D. Pappas
I11
Ners Central Railway
Fappas
Epidemic Wanes in Justice Court Records Note
Wa terloo reports typhoid fever cases rapidly declining with three child deaths. Ten patients remain under quarantine as most cases released after negative tests. officials urge prompt diphtheria treatment within 24 hours to reduce fatal risk. Latest releases include Eleanore Jensen, Mrs. Geo Brown, Mrs. Henry Brehm, and Floyd Cox.
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Waterloo
Edward Kreusz
Robert Kelley
Woodward Courtney
Eleanore Jensen
Oneida Street
Geo. Brown
Newell Street
Henry Brehm
Cottage Street
Floyd Cox
Fourth Street
Senate approves adjourn date deadlock resolution in Illinois
In Springfield the Illinois Senate adopted a resolution by 22 to 4 conveying the two houses inability to agree on an adjournment date to Governor Deneen. The message was transmitted to the governor as the legislative branch remains divided on session timing.
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Springfield
Ill
Navy
Deneen
Senate
Ten years transform the automobile from joke to necessity
Henry M. Leland of Cadillac touts the rapid rise of the motor car from derision to a world changing industry. He notes the car evolved from a rich man’s plaything to a transport necessity, highlighting its unprecedented growth in a decade. The Morris Motor Car Co. of Waterloo is listed as a Cadillac agent.
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Henry M. Leland
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Detroit
Waterloo
Morris Motor Car [Co
Cadillac
He Lived a Long Time William Billings Dies at 111
William Billings died in England in 1791 aged 111, the last of Queen Anne's officers. His long life spans the late 17th and early 18th centuries, marking the end of an era for the royal guard.
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Wiliam Billings
England
For Sale or Rent Eight Room Modern House
For Sale or Rent My Home Eight room modern house good drilled well cistern large garage and barn Inquire of owner 235 Denver street Phone 2616 White O W Armagast Possession Nov 20 Wanted Large Second Hand Fire proof safe Address P O Box 562 Wanted First Class Stenographer Position permanent Apply at Waterloo Gasoline Engine company's office
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Denver Street
White
O. W. Armagast
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
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Body Brussels
Quaker
Vari
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Hampton Asso
Ciates
Pioneer Wagon Maker
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First Floor Syndicate Bldg
Justice Court
Pappas
Demos
Majestic
Evening Courier
West Ninth Street
Gorham
Gorham’s Millinery
East Fourth Street
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