Waterloo Census Figures Questioned In Cedar Rapids Op-Ed
The Cedar Rapids Republic questions Waterloo’s census numbers citing Attorney Reed’s figure of 3,600 voters and suggesting Waterloo may have 35,000 population based on registration data. The piece urges a recount by census authorities and hints at political misreads in reporting. The author notes Cedar Rapids is tied to the discussion and calls for verification of the city’s population.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Republican
Attorney Reed
B. Reed
Reed
Iowa Rea Hook
Black Hawt
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo News Notes
A bustling set of Waterloo society briefs covers moves of residents to and from Chicago Cedar Rapids and Denver. Births visits and professional changes are logged along with hotel and business updates including a barber shop relocation and new law office arrangements.
Banks To Close On Mothers Day In City
All banks will close at 1 PM Thursday and stay shut for the day in honor of Mothers Day. Rev W A Sunday delivers a sermon to mothers at the tabernacle tomorrow at 2 PM. Many stores will close from 2 to 4 PM following the custom in cities where Sunday preaches.
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J. F. Wormer
Center Point
Grace Wormer
Public Library
Minnesota
G. A. R. Hall
Tabernacle
W. A. Sunday
Western Union Office Now Open Until Midnight
The Western Union office will remain open until midnight and messenger service will be available up to midnight. Manager Carey announces the extended hours for patrons who need late message reception or sending services.
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Western Union
Carey
Population of Duluth Tops Census Figures
Duluth Minnesota shows 78,466 residents in the thirteenth census release. The city gains 25,497 people, a 48.1 percent increase from 2,969 in 1900.
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Duluth
Washington
Minn
Mis
George W Waite Dies After Long Illness at Winne Saux County
George W. Waite born July 28 1841 in Brazier New York died at 12 10 PM after over a year of kidney trouble at his home 219 5 Fourth Street West Winneshiek County long time resident of the area married Susan West in 1863 four of six children survive Orrissa Conner of Mazon City Iowa William and James P both of 121 Dearborn Avenue and Mrs Emily Coon of New York City Waite was a longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal Church burial planned at Nashua near the old home awaiting word from a daughter in the east
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George W. Waite
Fourth Street
Nashua
Air
Waite
Brazier
St. Lawrence County
N. Y
Clayton
North Waterloo and Railroads Update
A North Waterloo notice reports family deaths, hospitalizations, and rail worker updates. Brenneck family travels to Somonauk for a mother's death. Beuhner treated for typhoid fever. Ward and Chevalier ill. a railroad meeting at 6:44 PM. Tom Sullivan joins as machinist. Heald to undergo surgery and recover at home. Steve Gentle adds a modern soda fountain and remodel plans.
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Waterloo
Fr. Brenneck
Somonauk
Albert Lea
R. Rly
T. & Shops
Altond
Tom Sullivan
Hlinois Central
Claire Heald
E. A. Heald
R. RY. Um
CG. Aw
Pound Wheel Press
I. c
Steve Gentle
North Watarlan
Short Sermons for Busy People in Turbulent Times
A fragmented religious item arguing for Christian faith and prayer. It derides unbelief, praises Jesus Christ, and urges prayer as cure for worldly ills while condemning secular understandings and evolution. The text blends sermonizing with sarcasm about modern society.
Unclear text about Rewburn and boilermaker helper
Fragmentary report references Larry Rewburn and a boilermaker role with uncertain details. No clear event, date, or organization present to confirm a coherent summary.
Death Claims Fire Station Mascot Kitty Cotton
Firefighters mourn the loss of Kitty Cotton the department mascot, a mare, whose demise occurred at 2 30 this morning. Patrol driver Fred Byford was deeply affected as colleagues gathered at the bedside in sorrow on the east side.
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Kitty Cotton
Fred Byford
Minneapolis man opens Twentieth Century Women Merchants & Tailors
A Minneapolis businessman after fifteen years in the clothing trade leases 217 Fifth street Cast opposite Ellis Hotel and plans a Waterloo venture with a modern, fully equipped shop. The formal opening date will be announced soon.
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Ernest
Minneapolis
Fifth Street Cast
Ellis Hotel
Waterloo
Women Merchants & Tailors
No Pastorate Controversy Reaches Waverly Episcopal Rector Insane
Waverly Iowa area reports Rev Nelson Williams, former rector, attacked mental stability after residency questions. He was detained after threatening his wife, declared insane by local commissioners, and committed to Springfield D. D. His family includes wife and two children. he is brother to Omaha Bishop Williams.
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Gaskins & Winchell
A. C. Smith Drug Store
Hummel
R. J. Marlicoat
Excelsior Springs
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
F. F Knapp
Waverly
Nelson Williams
Episcopal Church
Willams
Cole
Washington
Hoe
Williams
Jij
Springfield
D. D
Bishop Williams
Omaha
Nat's Republican Alliance Formed in Albany
Local Republican alliance formed with municipal allies in New York City to promote Republican principles and increase political interest. The group aims to repair national unity, encourage voting, and protect the ballot box as of November 30. Broiled steaks and pork chops advertised at C. M. Berkley's.
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Albany
Republican Alliance
New York City
Republican Party
Naith Prin- Wasine
National & More
November court sees fines reduced amid drunkenness cases
In police court this morning C R Harley of Oelwein had $2 cut from a $7.85 fine on a drunkenness charge after pleading guilty. John McCaffery of Washburn also received a $5.75 reduction as others faced similar penalties amid a sluggish docket and November financial strain on local figures.
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C. R. Harley
Oelwein
Jade Caldwell
John McCaffery
Washburn
McCaffery
Rudge Caldwell
Hhames Billy Sundy
Paying Gold Mine Found in Michigan
Boyne City reports gold in paying quantities discovered on John Grost’s farm in Antrim county. Samples sent to the college of mines. Local move to develop the property. Free demonstration at M. Berkley’s.
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Boyne City
Mich
John Grost
Antrim County
College of Mines
Coachman Dies on Tolstoy Grave in Russia
Berlin reports the coachman of Count Leo Tolstoi died at Yasnaya Polyana after opening his veins on Tolstoy's grave. He had aided Tolstoi's flight and was inconsolable since the author's death. The body was found on the grave.
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Berlin
Leo Tolstoi
Yasnaya
Poliana
Russia
Tolstoi
Con O'Reilly Turns the Tables in Ring Thriller
Syracuse spectators saw Con O'Reilly reverse a rough bout with Griffin a giant from the west. Griffin dislocated a shoulder in a second round clinch on the ropes and briefly continued despite the pain. Early in the fourth O'Reilly pressed Griffin who finally faced a fatal distress and the fight ended as Griffin's seconds threw up the sponge.
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Syracuse
N.Y. Noy
Griffin
Con Orely
O'Kelly
Grifin
Spa
Fank
Bear and cub terrorize La Crosse residents
A big black bear with a cub wandered into La Crosse Wisconsin causing fear as residents armed themselves. Frank Miler John Stry and F Bay chased the animals with heavy rifles, wounding the mother bear but both bears escaped.
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Bruin
la Crosse
Wis
Frank Miler
John Stry
F. Bay
Millionaire Cattlemen Surrender for One-Year Terms
Millionaire cattlemen of Nebraska’s Sandhill country, WL G. Com quila Triplett and Charlies danison, turned themselves in to United States Marshal Warner. They will serve one year each, beginning December 7, after sentences imposed by Fevers Judge Munger. Bartley Tichards, the fourth man under SCULENCG, plans to report for prison with his associates. Hastings offered the preferred location after many men sought not to report.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Bone
Hastings
Public notice on street grading and paving Waterloo Iowa
Official publication details a plan for grading paving curbing and guttering on Second Street First Street Millan Avenue and La Fayette Street in Waterloo Iowa. Property owners abutting the described streets are notified to submit objections or corrections in writing within 20 days after November 30 1910. City Clerk RG Thompson signs the notice.
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Waterton
Second Street
First Street
Sycamore Street
Millan Avenue
LaFayette Street
City of
Waterloo
Mulan
Sycamore Avenue
LaFayette
Thompson Avenue
Frank
Iowa
RG. Thompson
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A. C. Smith Drag Co
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Shiek County
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Jesus Christ
Larry Rewburn
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Alary Whitmire
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Mt. Vernon
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