Two Colored Men Fight Gun Duel on Black Hawk Street
A gun battle between two Black Hawk Street residents, Sam Taylor and Isadore Williams, left one possible wound and prompted police to detain Taylor after he fired at Williams. Williams remained at large as officers investigated. A separate incident saw Ellen Thomas arrested for stealing from Christian Frank, while a burglary attempt at Tom Meisch grocery failed and two hooch inebriates were fined.
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Black Hawk Street
Sam Taylor
Isadore Williams
Taylor
Williams
Isadore
Elena Thomas
Christian Frank
Conger Street
Ellen Thomas
Mr. Frank
Tom Meisch
Independence Avenue
Sycamore
Fifth Streets
Sergi Burk Trial Deferred for a Week
Public hearing on charges against Edward J. Burk sergeant postponed by order of W P Hoxie to October 24 at 5 p m in municipal courtroom. Attornies unable to attend tonight prompted the one week delay. seventeen witnesses notified. Burk suspended after charges of intoxication and misconduct.
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Edward J. Burk
W. P. Hoxie
Police and Fire Commission
J. N. Sweitzer
Have You Smoked Havana Sticks
An advertisement asks readers if they have smoked Havana cigars offering a sweet nutty flavor. It promotes a brand presented in a period tone with vivid product language and limited details.
West High grid team hurls hat into ring
West High alumni are challenged by J. H. C., West Bird athletic director, to form a football squad capable of defeating Couch’s current team. With no games this weekend, alumni and others are invited to organize, hoping to keep the West High squad in trim for a potential match next Friday or Saturday.
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West High
West Bird
Couch
Fire destroys barn on Lovejoy farm near Janesville
A barn on the A. B. Lovejoy farm near Janesville was burned to ashes by a lightning strike at 3:39 am. The loss runs to about $3,003 with $2,000 insured. Tenants reportedly moved most stock from the burning structure as a heavy electrical storm drenched the area.
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A. B. Lovejoy
Janesville
Mr. Lovejoy
B Williams Wins Central Life Trophy
Clarence B Williams of Commercial National Bank building won the Greater Iowa silver cup from Central Life Assurance Society for September, tops in state production. The monthly award becomes permanent after year end, and the trophy is shown in Palace clothing store window.
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Clarence B. Williams
Commercial National Bank
Greater Iowa
Central Life Assurance Society of
United States
Williams
Palace Clothing Store
Farmers and Husking Debated in Waterloo Dispute
In Waterloo a deadlock emerged between Tama county farmers seeking experienced huskers and unemployed locals eager to learn. Adjutant Edward LaPlount urged fair pay and training, noting 75 cents to $1 daily and a two cent per bushel wage dispute. Salvation Army plans a regional fundraising drive with Charles H. Hall overseeing five counties.
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Waterloo
Tama County
Dysart
Adj
Hdward LaPlount
Salvation Army Employment Bureau
Salvation Army
Charles H. Hall
Chicago
Hall
Des Moines
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Fayette
Grundy
Butler
Public Health Meeting Tonight For Black Hawk Unit
Black Hawk county public health unit holds its annual meeting and officer elections at the Y M C A at 8 p m today announced by president George E Fike Plans for Christmas seating arrangements to be discussed Smoke Havana Sticks Sweet As a Nut
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Black Hawk County
George E. Fike
Proper Packing Meeting Called
Waterloo shippers and clerks join with railroad and express firms for a nationwide November campaign to achieve perfect packing. Local committee chaired by Higgins, Johnston, Hulett, Jensen, Morrison and Kelley outlines inspections, reports, and city branding aims. City manager plan committee led by Judge Platt meets at 7 30 p m to discuss community sentiment on municipal governance.
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Waterloo
Greater Waterloo Association
The
United
States
Canada
Com- Waltteen
Frank Higgins
R. H. Johnston
Roy Hulett
J. P. Jensen
Alfred G. Morrison
Express
H. O. Kelley
Kelley
Jamong
Franklin C. Platt
Regional Manager Plan Discussion Sparks Consideration
In the A de region a man seeking a diva leaves home in anger and does not return for several days. His wife takes the hint and departs as discussions on the manager plan proceed.
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Ade
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Sergi. Burk
Jenks
West High Grid
Broenson Inurance Agency
Central Life Trophy
Robert Graves Co
Wartey
West Fourth Street
Fulton County Northern di
Franklin County
Southern Dr
Eastern Kentucky
McDowel Co
West Virginia
Pocahontas
Axminster
Wiliam and Mary
Madras
Hall-Ekfelt Company
Lafayette Street
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