Dix Considered Out of The Race
Deliberations at the Democratic state convention weighed three frontrunners for governor: Victor J. Dowling of New York, Martin H. Glynn of Albany, and Congressman William Sulzer, with Norman H. Mack as a compromise option. Murphy signaled an unbossed convention and testing delegate sentiment, while Gov. Dix gained another round of opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Yester- Asay
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Victor J. Dowling
New York
Martin H. Glynn
Albany
William Sulzer
Norman H. Mack
Murphy
Tammany
Waverly visitors and local social notes in Denver
Denver notes report Waverly visitors including Mrs. F W Clausing of Cedar Falls and Mrs. W Kleindeinst of Waterloo visiting sister Mrs. John Schoof after illness. J Blumenthal of Waverly called. Miss Irena Peck of Waukon visiting C W Hunt. Mr and Mrs A Woppenworth and daughter at W Preatien home. Mission society met at Mr Walthern. Herman Schoof visited cousin John F Schoof. West Mathewe of Waverly at WW Oltrogge’s new home. Turner died. funeral arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Seegers
Tripoli
Albert Wendt
Waverly
John Schoof
Henry Meier
Waterloo
Wm. Milius
Louie Hartung
Henry Prestien
Wm. Woodring
George Hittman
Wim, Barber
John Hominghaus & Co. Werkchandise
Henry L. Diekman
Pew Manragement
Denver
F. W. Clausing
Cedar Falls
W. Kleindeinst
Jake Blumenthal
Irena Peck
Waukon
C. W. Hunt
A. (. Woppenworth
W Preatien
Mission Society
Mr. Walthern
Herman Schoof
John F. Schoof
Jesup Notes Include Local Distress and New Store Plans
Jesup residents report a flurry of town news with purchases and illness updates. D C Woodrum bought a five passenger auto, E Arnold bought W Ampher’s livery business, and a planned up-to-date clothing store with M F M Scane of Waterloo as proprietor is announced. Several locals recover from illnesses, visit Waterloo, or travel to Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Wisconsin
O. B. Parker
Waterloo
D. Wills
E. (. Brown
B. Bitner
Presbyterian Sunday School
A. Nunnemacher
West Hawley Street
George Buchan
F. Peak
W. Hinderliter
Michigan
B. F. Hinderwheel Parker
V. In
Brandon
James McSparren
O. V. Truax
J. Masteller
J. Hile
FL M. Scane
Tliwolk
Elizabeth Wise
Milwanukee
E. Freed
G. Bennett
Winthrop
T. Crynes
R. Bailey
Hattie Searles
Margaret Hohl
Lf. Stonl
E. Sherman
Sara Sherman
J. Sherman
Bekirg Prepares Alibi in Murder Case Near Dunkerton
Prosecutor moves to secure extradition for Gus Bekirg accused of killing Selen Mehmet near Dunkerton eight days ago. Bekirg claims he was in Oelwein on September 24, rode a train to Waterloo mid evening, then stayed in the city until 6:53 pm before returning to Kansas City. County Attorney W. P. Hoxie, returning from Kansas City, seeks requisition papers as Bekirg fights extradition while held as a fugitive from justice. Affidavits from witnesses in Bennington township and others will be sent to Iowa and Missouri governors for action. It may be several days before Bekirg is brought to Waterloo for his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Bekirs
Selen Mehmet
Dunkerton
Bekirs
Oelwein
Waterloo
Kansas City
W. P. Hoxie
F. M. Shores
William Rogers
Bennington Township
Hoxle
Hantze Eme
Gamaly Mehmet
Water Boy
Brother
Iowa
Hoxie
Missouri
Jefferson City
Bekks
Des Moines
Local notices and social events mix in small town recap
The parish Missionary society hosts a Wednesday event on Oct 18 at the Presbyterian church while painters finish Charles Hood’s new home. Doctors J. M. Joint and J. McGrath set up offices in East Main street brick building. Mrs. J. A. Laird and Miss Lacey Kimball visit from Hollywood and Waterloo. Rev. Bronson of Cedar Rapids preaches in two churches. A Hovey 81st birthday gathering includes relatives. Estella Jones heads to Arizona for health, sisters accompany. Ladies Aid social cluster at church parish with guests J. A. Laird and Miss Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
The
Missionary Society
Charles Hood
M. J. Joint
J. McGrath
East Main Street
Edward
Jesup State Bank
F. C. Walker Hardware
J. A. Laird
Hollywood
Cal
Independence
H. I. Hawkins
J. Bronson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Baptist Church
Ladies Aid
Lacey Kimball
Waterloo
Straw Vote On Osage Street Osage Osage Ta Oct 2
A street poll conducted by the Osage News surveyed Main Street business people and residents. For president the tallies were Wilson 89 Roosevelt 82 Taft 43 Debs 2 Chafin 1. For governor Clarke 91 Dunn 63 Stevens 18. A pro gressive, a republican and a democrat formed the poll committee and every voter on the street was approached. twenty refused to commit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Main Street
Osage News
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Debs
Chafin
Clarke
Dunn
Stevens
Organ Concert Opens Grace M E Church Series
Prof Kenneth Runkel played the first organ recital in Grace M E Church to warm praise. A quartet including Mrs Elmo Bateman Mrs H C Wilbur H F Paar and Paul Ogle sang The Sermon on the Mount by Shepard. Four more concerts are planned for November January February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Runkel
Grace M. BE. Church
Goettel Divorce Action Seeks Five Thousand Alimony
In district court an amended divorce petition by Sarah Goettel states she married Ford Goettel at New Hampton on December 4 1900, alleging he became a drunkard and requesting $5000 alimony. Defendant J F Crisp filed an answer denying all claims in suits brought by Black Hawk National Bank and the Gallo Way Gibson Investment Co. Try a Courier want ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Goettel
Ford Goettel
New Hampton
Place for Fashion Hints Inspires Police Wife Pride
The report of a cross street policeman's promotion to the Fifth Avenue squad sparks his wife's glee. She jokes that his eye for fashion will now influence her outfits, noting how Fifth Avenue officers’ wives are fashion leaders. She predicts his notes will help her clothes stay stylish and on trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Squad
Cross Street
Fifth Avenue
New York
Abe
Tham
Opium Ban Impacts Yunnan Poppy Fields and Honey
In Yunnan the end of poppy cultivation due to eradication measures has eliminated local honey sources as bees lack flowers. Replacing crops like wheat or peas yields poorer honey output, while opium stacking reportedly rises again despite new laws, according to Doctors Talbot and Rigaud cited by Scientific American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Yunnan
Talbot
Rigaud
Heat Wave Promises Health Boost From Turkish Bath
An eminent English medical authority tells M. A. PB that a shade temperature of 87 degrees can benefit many if they are strong enough. He calls prolonged perspiration a potent health reviver comparable to fasting, though it can be weakening for some who should eat little meat and may drink port wine if vitality低.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
M. A. PB
English and American Banter on a River Picnic
A narrator recalls a river side party with English and American friends. An American woman captivates with vivid depictions of the free woman, while a Briton condemns suffragettes in stern terms. The crowd reactions reveal playful cultural friction and humor about gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
A Tennessee Romance Blends Gossip and Old Ties
A St. Louis man visits Tennessee to recall youth and learns Nellie plans to marry Lee as Nellie gains a home and cook stove. A lingering voice from a longtime fixture notes the changing times and winter approaching in a compact rural gossip scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
St. Louis
Mammy
Marie Bob
Nellie
Gwin
Lee
Marr
City in Brief items and notices from Waterloo segment
A collage of brief notices includes local business ads for eyeglasses and an optometrist on Majestic theatre floor, staff changes at Black Hawk Abstract, travel notices to Dallas for the state fair, and the opening invitation for the German Savings Bank at Gilbertville. Also mentioned are Miss Alma Duba visiting Denver and Colorado Springs, light east side market activity with low wagons and 55 cent potatoes, Miss Mary Pratt sailing to Amballa India, and Mrs. Coolidge delaying return to Waterloo due to nephew Roland Marshs death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbertville
East Side
W. E. Wood
Mary E. Pratt
India
San Francisco
Amballa
Miss Pratt
Waterloo
First Presbyterian Church
Iowa
Bail Secured for E A Boggs in Embezzlement Case
A bail bond of 2400 dollars was secured for J A Boggs who is in custody at Grundy Center on embezzlement charges and is expected to be released this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Boggs
Grundy Center
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Cloak & Suit the
East Fourth Street
Norfolk
Justin
Coats
Sternberg’s
Chinchilla
Robespierre
Sternberg
Dix
Janesville
W. Hunt
F. F. Wiegert
Carl Groening
Carl
J. W. Stummme
Thimble Bee Society
John McDonald
Nellie Smeade
Alec Nicol
America
Europe
C. K. Edmunds
Popular Science Monthly
West Mathewe
W. Oltrogge
MM. Turner
Marning
Unsral
Bekirg
Aligi
Wirt Hoxie
Man
Osage Street
Buchanan
Boyce
Majestic Theatre
M. H. Hill
Crookston, Minn
Horace van Metre
Black Hawk
J. E. Doorley
Dallas
Tex
William Galloway
A. A. Duba
Master Horseshoers’ Protective Association of America
Cuba
Alma
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Manitou
E. A. Boggs
Clemence
South St
Old Chicago
Great Western Depot
Jonathan
Car Ine
Hummel Hotel
Town St
Williston
Franklin
Jefferson St
Royal Tea Co
Park Ave
Chicago
Randolph St
Cerro Gordo County
C. F. Carragher
Rudd
Minnesota
German American Land Co
la Porte City
Ellig Hotel
Sycamore St
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