Townes Shot In Leg In Suspected Night Attack
Arthur Towne a 39 year old horseman from 1403 Franklin street is hospitalized with a bullet wound of unknown cause. Frank Miller is detained as investigators question three companions Ray Smith Clarence Fleckner and Miller about the drive before the gunfire near Towne’s home around 11 44 pm. A Colt Frontier revolver was found nearby with one cartridge exploded and evidence suggests possible concealment and a broader inquiry.
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Arthur Towne
Franklin Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Vother
Ray Smith
Sweatmore Street
Clarence Fleckner
Westhy
Frank Miller
Bear Jesup
Iowa
Horse and Bane
Dinneen
Towne
Dinnéen
Taa Sycamore Street
Miller
Uho
Hwlet
Homemade Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief
A home remedy claims to cure stubborn coughs within 24 hours using a pint of granulated sugar mixed with warm water, plus two and a half ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. It touts pine extract’s medical value for asthma bronchitis and throat troubles, notes its pleasant taste and laxative effect, and offers a money back guarantee with druggist or mail order access from The Pinex Co., Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Fy, Wayne
Ind
Plans for Temple Erection Discussed at Masonic Meeting
At a Masonic temple meeting last night the group discussed plans for a new temple and the advisability of a grove. A committee was authorized to study plans and cost and will report at a future gathering. Enthusiasm runs high. the project could benefit Masonry and Waterlog's business interests.
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Masonic Temple
Charge Conspiracy by the Railroads
Washington October 11. The Chicago board of trade files with the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing railroads of price discrimination against western grain shippers. The petition argues carriers seek to curb water transport and push grain movement from the Great Lakes.
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Washington
Groat Lakes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ghirago Board of
Trada
Police Court Record Today Reveals Drunkenness Sentences
In police court this morning Harry Smith of Peoria pleaded guilty to drunkenness and drew ten days on the streets. N Harkness, from Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty and got four and a half days. Wa Mallory of unknown origin pleaded guilty to drunkenness and received five days. Henry Evans from Waterloo, a carpenter, faced assault and battery charges by his wife, pleaded not guilty, but after evidence Judge Caldwell imposed a $10 fine and suspended it on good behavior.
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Harry Smith
Peoria
N. Harkness
Cedar Rapids
Heeald
Reinbeck
Wa. Mallory
Henry Evans
Waterloo
Caldwell
Dewey Attends Iowa Democratic Gathering in Waterloo
W H Dewey, Democratic candidate for state railroad commissioner, is in Waterloo staying at the Irving hotel. He will attend the cattle show and dairy convention and speak at a Democratic meeting at the Syndicate theatre this evening in Charitan Ta.
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W. H. Dewey
Irving
Dewey
Syndicate Theatre
Charitan
Knights to observe Columbus Day celebration at Ells hall
The Knights of Columbus will observe Columbus day tomorrow evening in Ells hall with dancing cards and a short member program. Refreshments will be served and the Waterloo order plans a social session rather than elaborate exercises, promising an engaging gathering for members and friends.
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Knights of Columbus
Ells‘ Hall
Waterloo Order
Novel country store at Pythian fair October 17 29
The Pythian fair opens in the new temple on October 17 and runs to the 29th with a novel Country Store as chief feature. Every item costs ten cents and is sold via numbered envelopes. customers trade a dime or two nickels for a random prize, making a funny, unique sale process conducted by Col. Martin and Myers' Orchestra. The plan promises wide participation and humorous outcomes, with some items valued far above the ten cents paid.
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Pythian Fair
Col. Martin
Tauntey
Tsale
Myers
Orchesra
Death Calls Early Resident of Black Hawk County
Miss Gertrude Clasey a longtime Black Hawk County resident died at 10 pm at her Waterloo home 220 Jefferson street She was born in Prussia July 25 1831 and came to the United States as a child The family moved to Black Hawk County in 1855 later settling near Washburn and Waterloo in 1882 She joined First Presbyterian in Waterloo later associated with Westminster Presbyterian She leaves three sisters and one brother Simon Clasey of Spirit Lake among survivors Funeral is private at 2 30 pm Thursday from the home conducted by Rev W B Sanford
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Gertrude Clasey
Black Hawk County
Jefferson Street
Prussia
Germany
Wenosha
Wis
Black Mawk County
Washburn
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John Clasey
Thiais Central Railroad
Catherin Clasey
J. B. Hall
Elizabeth George
Simon Clasey
Spiritlake
W. B. Sandford
220 Arrested in September
Police reports show 220 arrests in September before Judge Caldwell with fines totaling 672.25 dollars. Offenses ranged from drunkenness to vagrancy, assault, bicycle sidewalk riding, and cruelty to animals. Notable items mention George Hubbard returning to Chicago, John UaBarre planning a winter in California, and a Mystic social by Progressive Rebekah lodge. A store window display at A C Smith Drug Store features a miniature dairy farm with moving parts and a Colorado lizard. J A Bis of Vinton registered at the Irving.
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Caldwell
John UaBarre
Waterloo
California
Rebekah Lodge
Clarke
Sycamore Street
A. C. Smith Drug Store
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Colorado Springs
J. A. Bis of
Vinton
The
Irving
Policeman Suffers Eye Injury Near Great Western Yards
Patrolman A Whison sustained a laceration to his right eye after striking a protruding board while patrolling yards near the Great Western yards. He walked to a physician's office, received treatment, and a stitch was needed. The injury will not affect his sight.
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Whison
Great Western Yards
Tie
Col Richardsons Visit Highlights Iowa Dairy Show Trip
Col Richardsons party joins a Waterloo visit after touring the dairy show and hearing Hon Claude Porter speak at the Syndicate theater. He declines interview on Democratic prospects, noting a recent return from Europe, but predicts Porter may bid strongly for the governor’s chair.
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Cal
J. J. Richardson
Aly
Claude 8
Porter
Syndicate Theater
Waterloo
Horace Boies
Arip
Europe
Dinner honors Mr. Colladay with guests from Waterloo
Paul Davis hosted a complimentary dinner for Frank Colladay and his wife from Hutchinson Kansas at the Irving with ten guests including C. M. Berkley and H. Hammond. The event reflected on Colladay’s Waterloo hardware career from 1877 to 1886 before he moved to Hutchinson and prospered in Kansas.
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Paul Davis
Frank Colladay
George P. Beck
J.C. Hartman
P. J. Siberling
Mr. Colladay
Waterloo
L. R. Pelfer
Futchinson
Kan
Mir
Calladay
Wanifon
Brooklyn clergyman elected moderator of Congregational Council
Boston mass October first a national council session elected Rev Dr Boynton of Brooklyn moderator for three years. Reports list 5 581 Congregational churches in the United States with 722,339 members. Expenditures over the past three years total 50 spent for benevolence 7 764 000.
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Boston
Mass
National Council of Congregational Churches
Boynton
Brooklyn
United States
Waterloo Lady Honored as Royal Princess Leader
Mrs. Mary Walker of Waterloo was elected supreme royal princess, head of the Royal Ladies' society, in Milwaukee on October 11 as reported by the Iowa Evening Press.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Iowa Evening Press
Mary Walker
Waterloo
Royal Ladies’ Society
Supreme Court reassigns tobacco anti trust cases for January 3
Washington October 11 The Supreme Court reassigned the tobacco cases under the Sherman act for argument on January 3. The move follows today’s session as justices prepared to hear the contentious matters affecting oil and tobacco interests in the industry.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Government Requests Reassignment Delays Court Dates
The government requested the adjustments and the cases were scheduled for argument on November 14. The Standard Off case was reassigned for rehearing on November 14 and set for a new hearing date of January 3.
Episcipalian Convention Hears Former Mayor Low Address
Cincinnati Oct 11 The Episcopal convention heard several talks led by ex mayor Low of New York on what the conference demands of the laity attracting special attention.
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Cincinnati
Low
New York
Crippen's Wife Body Buried by Music Hall Guild
London authorities confirmed the recovered body from Dr. Crippen's home cellar as Cora Crippen, 34, who died in 1910. The coroner's inquest had labeled it his wife, and the Music Hall Ladies' guild buried the remains today, with a plate on the casket bearing the name and dates.
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London
Laundrymen's Organization Formed in Creston
An organization of laundry men and cleaners of southwestern Iowa was formed in Creston after an informal meeting attracted many participants. M. F. Black of Creston was elected president.
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Creston
Evening Press
Iowa
M. F. Black
Wanted-Young Couple Desires Room in Modern Home
Short classified blurb seeking a private family home near depots with accessible location. Includes address reference to suite 501 in Black Hawk National Bank Building and emphasis on quiet domestic setting.
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Black Hawk National Bank
Iowa Dairy Show Prompts Illinois Central Agents Visit
H. G. Powell, commercial agent of the Illinois Central, and H. J. Phelps, division passenger agent, are in the city to oversee their departments during the Iowa state dairy show.
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H. G. Powell
H. J. Phelps
Iowa State Dairy Show
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Crippen
Laundrymen’s Organization
Lore Alford, Jr
East Third Street
Drapers Grocery
Miller St
Westfield
Rhea
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Burch Bros, Co
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