Chinese Brigands Murder 300 in Fo-Kie Province
In Fo-Kie province Chinese brigands led by General Hwang Liang killed about 300 people and burned two mission churches. American missionaries from the district remain in Fe-Show, seeking refuge as government troops have shown little action. The war office promised the American chargé d’affaires Edward T. Williams decisive measures to suppress the brigands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Hwang Liang
Fo-Kie
Fe- Show
Chinese War Office
Edward T. Williams
Bryan Defends the Democrats in Waterloo Visit
Democrats celebrate gains including the local post office and plan for next year as rivals prepare for campaigns. Secretary Bryan faces lingering patronage questions while in Iowa amid a Democratic gathering with officials and party workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Chicago
Wilson
United States
Huerta
Bryan
Waterloo
Washington
Praise for dairy show and Waterlaw in Iowa record
Jl i Michaels of Rairmont West Virginia visits the Cattle Congress and praises Iowa as the nation’s leading dairying region. He extols Waterlaw as the community hub and notes his enthusiasm for the dairy show. He owns an 800 acre ranch near Worthing West Virginia and works in oil and coal. Michaels bought cattle for his ranch from Jingh Vanj Pelt last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jl i. Michaels
Rairmont
W. Vu
Cattle Congress
Iowa
United States
Waterlaw
Mr. Michaels
West Virginia
Worthing
W. Va
Jingh Vanj Pelt
Bryan Speaks to Students at East Side High
William Jennings Bryan addressed students at the east side of the high school this afternoon. The speech focused on civic duty and the role of citizens in democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian’ Jennings Bryan
Impeachment Vote Sets Fate Of Governor Sulzer
Albany reports indicate the high court of impeachment prepared to vote to remove Governor Sulzer and disqualify him from office while awaiting a formal verdict. Early results show articles accusing falsifying campaign statements, perjury, and suppressing evidence drawing varied margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
High Court
Wm. Sulzer
Frederick L. Colwell
Frawley Committee
Sulzer
Legislative Committee
Second Iowa Cavalry Veterans Close Reunion
The Second Iowa Cavalry Veterans reunion in West Liberty closed last night after selecting Marshalltown as the 1915 meeting site. Officers elected: President H. J. Bennett of Marshalltown, Vice President A. M. Adams of Humboldt, Secretary-Treasurer W. F. Ashbaugh of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iown Cavalry
Marshalltown
H. J. Bennett
A. M. Adams
Humboldt
W. F. Ashbaugh
New York Stock Exchange Close Noted Prices
Market report lists closing prices for several stocks including Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Chicago Great Western Northwestern Atchison American Smelting Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel United States Steel common Cleveland Cliffs Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Mine Sugar etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Ss Atchison
American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Southern Railways
Brooklyn Rapid Traiksit
Leah
United States Steel, Common
United States
Ada Amalgamated
Great Norther
Missouri Pace
Best Babies in State Honored at Iowa Cattle Congress
Prize winners named for healthiest and most perfectly developed children in Iowa following examinations at the Cattle Congress. Top honors go to Gladys Jaine Weld and Gladys Blaine Weld with high scores, along with Edward Thayer Wells and others across county and city classes in multiple age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cattle Congress
Gladys Jaine Weld
Arthur E. Weld
Second Street West
Waterlon
Givyle
Gladys Blaine Weld
Edward Thayer Wells
Tor Wells
Allen Street
Waterloo
Richard C. Sucher
Hubert L. Sucher
Marshall Duran
Wellsburg
James Lewis Roach
Plainfield
Mary Taylor
Dorothy Waite
Bristow
Frances Westgate
Blizabeth Young
City Girls
Gladys Elaine Weld
Elizabeth Morris
City Boys
Charles Richard Shane
Elvin Mosher
Richard Stewart
Strange Indian Ceremony Observed by War of 1812 Trader
George Hunt recounts a Sac ceremony from his notes at Fort Madison and Du Buque along the Mississippi. The ritual involved pulling hair with ashes between two piles, leaving a vermillion boxed crown, amid jokes and a celebratory drink, performed for a deceased relative before a new marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunt
Iowa
Old Fort Madison
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Iowa Journal of History and Politics
State Historical Society of
Fall on Street Dislocates Hip in City Corner Accident
Mrs. WK Jones of TIO Washington Street dislocated her left hip after slipping at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson while helping her child from a stair. M J Power nearby assisted and escorted her home where she rests in improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WK. Jones
Tio Washington Street
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Jones
M. J. Power
Ambassadors Leave London Amid Royal Departure
The ambassadorial party departs London for Therpadl with the Duchess of Crigausht and their young daughter, aided by Patricia. The Duke intends to fulfill duties as governor general, while Walter Page serves as the American envoy to the rail party departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oet
Crigausht
Pringugs
Patricia
Therpadl
Town Talk Residents Gather For Local Notices
The column lists townspeople, visitors, and events including rail workers, club program coordinators, and local residents. Entries mention Mr Bryan speeches, Miss Tidith Harris photo, hotel activities at Sans Soucy, and road and mail posts with various names and places across the community.
Local Socials Report Weekend Visits Across Waterloo Area
Washburn and Det. 16 Mr and Mrs John Nugent of Waterloo hosted guests at the M Nugent home Saturday. The Sehons family, Kemp family, Bramhaughs, and others from Vinton and Water day were listed as visitors. John O Vongerud of Waterloo called on relatives Saturday with several local residents including Mr and Mrs Albert De Lathey and Galighter Koch.
Conservatory Living Room Trend in Home Design
A new plan combines conservatory with living room to create a sun filled space. Ferns and flowers enhance comfort and cheer, appealing to both elaborate mansions and modest cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
America
Rev H QO Pratt May Be Chaplain at Soldier's Home
Marshalltown October 17 Rev Henry Pratt of Toledo former member of the Iowa house and a well known Methodist minister may be appointed chaplain of the Soldier's Home in this city. Pratt is noted for his long service in public and religious life and would bring broad experience to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. H. QO. Pratt
Soldier’s Home
Marshalltown
Henry ©. Pratt
Toledo
Inna Leg
Livy
Waterloo notices warn of street and sewer assessments
The City of Waterloo Iowa publishes notices of proposed street improvements and sewer projects. Property owners are asked to file written objections within 20 days after the first publication, detailing any errors or inequalities. The notices name streets and segments affected and identify the city clerk as the contact.
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Pawdyay
Riehl Street
Logan
City of Waterloo
Towa
Pridey
BR. J. Degon
Waterloo
Tawa
Town
East Fourth Street
Webster
Nowell
Mont Roaurth Street
Gable
Tyowald
Burton Avenue
Dawson
Parker
Glenwood Street
Lane
Elm
Hayard Stireet
West Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Qu Prospect Boulevard
Berkshire Road
Prospect Boulevard
Sheridan Road
County Road
Sunset Road
Prospect Boule
City of
Iowa
Offic ers of the Volturno Burned at Sea and Lifeboat View
A damaged image caption describes officers of the Volturno and a scene of lifeboats crushed at sea. The text mentions sightlines of the wreck and the peril faced by survivors as explosions threaten immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volturno
Railroad Time Tables Hust Bound Service Snapshots
Rail schedule fragment lists Dubuque Chicago Expresses and Westbound locals. Times include Dubuque to Chicago 4 15 am and 8 am locally, North bound trips to Twin Cities and Albert Lea with morning and afternoon departures. Some lines indicate daily except Sunday service and express trains to Omaha and Minneapolis.
Rail schedule notes for north bound and freight routes
The fragment lists train departures for North Bound and Local Freight services from various points including Minneapolis St Paul Albert Lea Rockford Cedar Rapids and Chicago. It also includes times for shells Hock South Bound Burlington St Louis Davenport Kansas City and other connections. The legible items show specific departure times such as 12:12 am 2:12 am 9:46 am 6:00 pm 12:15 pm 1:50 am 7:44 am 4:30 pm 10:40 pm.
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Minneapolia
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Rockford
Shell Hock
Burlington
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Davenport
Cedar
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Githam
Galloway
West Side
Mulburry
East Side
Cedar Faily
Train Schedule Fragments From Union Depot Notes
Fragmentary timetable entries list east and westbound departures and arrivals at Union Depot. Details include lines described as Des Moines and Twin Cities along with times such as 3:05 am 7:48 am 8:28 am and 9:53 pm, with several notes on east and fast sides and various initials.
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East Side
Union Depot
Des M. & x G
Des
AL & K
North Bound
G & Twin
Twin O
Oelwein
Interurban Timetable Waterloo Cedar Falls and beyond
Scrambled timetable notes show Cc F N Interurban routes between Waterloo Cedar Falls Glasgow Denver Waverly Gilbertville La Porte and Wisham with daily and Sunday services. Listed are departure times from Waterloo and Cedar Falls plus through connections and approximate running times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Glasgow
Denver
Waverly
Gilbertville
la Porte
Sill P
Wavecky
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Marsh
Secretary Bryan
Congressman Connolly
Ellis Hotel
Claude RK
Porter
Centerville
Fred White
Keokuk County
J. J. Hughes
Sioux City
G. Dunn
Mason City
Frank
Norton
E. M. Carr
Manchester
Tim Donovan
New Hampton
Messrs. Wilson
Kirby
Senator Greene
WML
Herrick
Gov. Sulger
Hive
United States Supreme Court
Second Iowa Cavalry
Clunaige
Kork Leland & Pacific Freight
M. Merweiser
Chienga, Rockstead & Piette ‘Railroad
Cetin Thtis
Dalin Collins
James Miller
Woman's Club
Meres
Achemion
Jolelock
Mesdames Be
Piatt
J. Beagdow
Rank
Gerk
Lewa Coun
M. A. Singjuns
Fran Marengo
Ray
Cary
Man
Western Union
Gary
Key West
Tidith Harris
Stono
Laney
Sipadiey
Migs
Guiev
Willy Teer
Nord Pakotr
OP Counar
Lee Geeard
Meine Rayan
Marguerite Birhieot
May
A. Baetler
Waterton
de Medi
Aeredford
Grove
Hepa
Childeen
Vin Tom
Mis
Wildes
Woeterlonw
Clara Conrad
Will Pint
Hanne Siday
Nick Ty
Vie O'Cannor
Dean
Newchaplan
Mass
M. Nine
Washburn
Bettevael Pratt
Witterbog
To' Wits
Vallaboe
Turin
Thor
Illinois Central
Hust
Hale Oe
West
West Hound
Dodge
Omaha
Onaha
Limited
Albert Leach
Dtham
Albert Bea
W. H R
Wod Lafay
Elle
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