Waterloo area notes from a busy city day
A flood of short notices from Waterloo and surrounding towns details local movements. Ira Hoover returns from Chicago on business. Sheriff Hill, patrolmen on leave, and many residents visit relatives. Travel, illness, and community events fill a long list of everyday happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Syndicate
Waterloo
Agen
Citizens Savings Bank
Ira Hoover
Chicago
Sheriff Hill
Butler County
T. J. Morrin
Wood
Henry Franke
Parkersburg
Paul Anderson
Ray Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Louis Knowles
Minneapolis
Denver
Colo
W. C. Bachman
LeMars
William Furber
Frank McKerg
Shell Rock
Senators Accused of Bad Faith by Packers Body
Chicago October 17 A report from the National Meat Packers Association executive committee at their annual convention accuses the U.S. Senate select committee investigating the high cost of living of acting with prejudice. It claims the inquiry sought to discredit packers and alleged unlawful price control schemes while noting public belief that packers operate a legitimate business despite claims of unprofitable operations amid high live stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Meat Packers’ Association
United States Senate
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Black Hawk Iowa
State of Iowa Black Hawk County 55 notice hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Josephine Hukill deceased late of Black Hawk County. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated to the undersigned for allowance A T Hukill Dated October 15 1910
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Black Hawk Country
Josephine V. Hukll
Black Hawk County
Names League Committee Names League Committee
The League of Iowa Municipalities finished appointing its 1910 1911 committees led by Mayor John R. Rector of Waterloo with members across many cities. Appointees cover State Legislation Judicial Opinions Street Paving Lighting Sewerage and Sanitation Water Works and Supply Municipal Franchises Accounting Sewage Disposal Municipal Exhibits and district memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Rector
Waterloo
League of Iowa
C. F. Kimball
Council Bluffs
L. D. Kemmerer
Grinnell
M. E. Penquite
Colfax
John MacVicar
Des Moines
Parley Sheldon
Ames
Burlington
A. F. Brownell
Sac City
L. A. Gordon
Ottumwa
C. E. Ward
Fairfiell
B. P Holst
Boone
C. Meredith
Newton
H. M. Sparhoe
Webster City
J. G. Legel
Charles City
R. C. Thompson
F. E. Blakestone
Garner
A. A. Banda
Salem
A. M. Embree
West Liberty
Chas. A. Frisbee
Alden
H. Odden
Osage
R. B. Ferguson
Reinbeck
E. E. Gilbert
City Officials Mentioned in Osceola and Estherville
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple officials including councilman Frost of Avoca with 10 votes, N B Egbert as city clerk in Estherville, and H J Speaker as mayor in Correctionville, indicating a partial election or local government record.
Thousands Walk In Anti Cuss Parade In Pittsburg
Pittsburg on October 16 saw a large Catholic anti blasphemy demonstration with thousands marching under Holy Name society banners. Bishop Canevin reviewed the parade as 50 000 kneel at the cathedral and priests administered the blessed sacrament in the open air at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Holy Name Society
Yegis Canevin
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pennsylvania
Canevin
New Apparatus At Fire Station No 1
Waterloo city officials add gas propeller powered hose cart No 37 to station No 1. Cy Perkins chosen to drive due to past service. credit for installation unclear amid council and mayoral inquiry. Residents urged to inspect the new fire fighting apparatus in Waterloo, population 27 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy" Perkins
Rector
Dunham
Waterloo
Police Court Sets New High Record
Thirty men were arraigned before Judge Caldwell in a packed courtroom. Eight young men faced gambling charges from an east river house, all pleaded not guilty. One-Eyed Mexican John Hopkins, 31, with missing eye, pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was ordered to leave town. Several fights resulted in light fines, including a father supporting a large family. Two visitors from Charles City also pleaded guilty to drunkenness and loitering and paid fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Charles City
First dirigible crosses English Channel to London
London Oct 17 The French dirigible Clement Barard crossed the English Channel from Compiegne to London in six hours beating fastest trains and boats. The crew included M Clement Baudry Le Prince Sebatier two mechanics and MP Arthur Philip Cros as British Parliamentary Aerial Defense representative. Departure was 7:15 am from Compiegne with perfect weather.
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London
Clement-Barard
Compiegne
Paris
English Channel
M. Clement
Clement-Bayard
Baudry and le Prince
Steersane Sebatier
Arthur Philip A Cros
Pariament
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Blommie
Vernis Martin
Sternshein’s
West Fourth Street
Brussels
James Baisch
Dunkerton
John Ortner
W. A. Libert of
Frank Wilson
Winton
D. C
Ss. A. Towne
Cedar Rapids
Sr. A. Thompson
WW. Knoop
Ana
New Hartford
P. C. Hooge
Independence
Waterloo Westerday
Woods Howe
R. V. Franke
Hampton
B. D. Ryan
Minnie Wilson
Nell Brown
Independence Avenue
Arnold Eger
Monticello
Fred Greentzer
P. M. Sheffield
Cedar Falls
Emma Landis
Ellis Hotel
Dubuque
Frank Mulkern
The
Daily Reporter
Robert Johnston
Mohan
Mr. Johnston
Belle Shaffner
Milwaukee
Katherine Digman
J. P. Kirby
Marie Kirby
St. Paul
And
Dirs B.D. Ryan
City
Nm. W. Reherd
Fairfield
Iowa City
B. U
Bunnell
Shady Grove
Holly
L. O.thompson
Japan
Charles Gushard
Portland, Ore
Mabel Anton
Minnie Martin
Carrie Mather
Waverly
Lange
Orange Plownship
Frank Cole
Flist
M. E
Reetor
Will Shanks
Ruth
Vera
W. M. Bardeen
Dever
Walter E. Musser
Libby
Mercury
George W. Fogles
Fogles
Eliza B. Matter
Portland
Ore
Tra. Garrahrant
Commercial Stret
Sycamore Street
Pearl Ellison
Emerson School
Hot Springs
S. D
Taft
New York
Beverly
Mass
Washington
Packers Committee
Cost of Living Inquiry
Body of
Sen
Ate
A. T. Hukill
THEM
West End
Fourth Street Bridge
Turkey
Constantinople
Dian Fou
Geboyce
and Floor Syndicate Big
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