Leaman Taker Into Custody In Disorderly House Case
Leaman Taker, of Cedar Falls, was arrested in Nashua and brought to Waterloo to face charges of keeping a disorderly house. He had previously been arraigned and held to the grand jury, then released on bond. He allegedly rented rooms used by Ada Rasmussen, who is already serving 90 days in county jail, and there is speculation about a detective accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaman
Cedar Falls
Nahsua
Marshal Enlow
Cedar Wallis
Waterloo
Seaman
Ada Rasmussen
Cumming
Nashua
City in brief and local notes from Waterloo paper
Local items note a plumbers union stag party at Elk Run, W L Bartlett considering locating in Waterloo, county supervisors inspecting the county farm and new site, luncheon in honor of Mrs O D Young and Miss Maud Mowers, Russell Fox leaving for Dubuque, a Prowell conservatory reception, and Clarence Miller recaptured after another escape attempt and taken to Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plumbers Association
Elk Run
W. L. Bartlett
Mt. Pleasant
W. B. Howell
Bartlett
Waterloo
Board of County Supervisors
W. C. Benner
O. D. Young
Orlando
Fla
Maud Mowers
DeWitt
Russell Fox
Katie Kelly
Foy
M. H. Kelly
Dubuque
St. Joseph’s College
Prowell Conservatory of Music
Clarence Miller
Knoxville
Jensen
Howard Garrison
Yetter and Waters Dissolve Partnership
Yetter and Waters, dry goods merchants at 510-16 Commercial street, dissolve their partnership. C Yetter of Own City retires, to be replaced by Waters Dry Goods company led by G M Waters. Waters returns from Chicago with substantial fall and winter stock for incorporation and store transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yetter
Waters
Waterloo
Chicago
Mattress Repair Co Opens in Waterloo on Sycamore Street
L Drum arrives to establish Mattress Repair Co at 901 Sycamore Street corner Seventh in Waterloo. The business will manufacture and repair mattresses in an updated mid term method. Drum, an experienced and well-capitalized professional, aims to create a permanent local investment and home. Used mattresses will be rebuilt to exact style and construction standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattress Manufacturing
Waterloo
Sycamore
Seventh Street
The
Mattress Repair Co
L. Drum
Saniiane
Rain Falls Lightly Across City Early Morning
An exceedingly fine shower cooled the overheated populace and stock markets, delivering about one half inch of rain by 7 o clock this morning. Rain gauges in RoR and Slippy recorded a half inch of precipitation between midnight and early morning.
William Gaynor Succumbs At Sea
London reports William J. Gaynor of New York died aboard the Baltic while at sea. The body was being brought to Liverpool with plans to return him to New York aboard the Cedric. Born in 1851, Gaynor rose from Brooklyn reporter to mayor, noted for anti corruption battles and a 1912 presidential mention.
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Kline
Gaynor
New York
Cedric
Liverpool
Queenstown
London
William J. Gaynor
Baltic
White Star Line
Ramson
William Jay Gaynor
Whitestown
N. Y
Whitestown Seminary
Boston
Ward Hunt
Utica
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Flatbush
McLaughlin Ring
John Y. McKane
Sheepshead Bay
Coney Igland
McKane
Sing Sing
Supreme Court of
New York City
Baltimore
Thaw In Brief Freedom Delays Court Hearing In Boston
Thaw relies on counsel and offers few suggestions as danger lingers over his stay at Norton Mills. He identifies Agent Parkinson as a key figure and then hurls a glass tumbler at him. Hotel corridors buzz with pro and anti Thaw factions as sheriff and detectives prepare for a possible police court arraignment.
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Thaw
Norton Mills
Agent Parkinson
Dominion Secret Service
Parkinson
Monadnock House
Sheriff Drew
Jerome
Lanyon
New York
Bassett Man Pleads Guilty to Taxless Liquor Sale
Joe Cero of Bassett Indiana was arraigned before U S Commissioner J E Dempster this morning and pleaded guilty to selling mail liquor without the required tax. He was held to the federal court on a $300 bond with bail set. Deputy Marshal J W Philpot brought him in. Phi Beta social notes follow with a farewell at Harry Woods home on Western avenue where games were played and a tea was served by Mrs Woods.
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Joe Cero
Bassett
United States
Ile
J. W. Philpot
PHI Bepa
Phi Bet Fraternity
Tarewell
Harry Woods
Western Avenue
Aida
Winter coat with attached sleeves and pearl button trim
An advance hint describes a winter coat in gray frieze with sleeves attached well below the shoulder line. The garment features a band at the back and is trimmed with mother of pearl buttons.
Postpone Bootlegging Case of J J Neary
The hearing on the charge of making illegal liquor sales against J. J. Neary was postponed until tomorrow. Justice F. F. Knapp was to hear the case today but adjourned. Neary was arrested on information filed by Mrs. H. W. Riggs amid ongoing family troubles and several related suits.
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Justice Carr
J. J. Neary
F. F. Knapp
Neary
H. W. Riggs
Additional Aeroplane Fatalities in Germany
Four people were killed and several others badly injured at Buechenbuern Prussia as a military aeroplane during Sixteenth Imperial army corps maneuvers lost control and plunged into a crowd of spectators after takeoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buechenbuern
Prussia
Imperial Army Corps
China critique from a Chinese editor in Kansas City
An address by Dr. Ng Poon Chew at the Grand Avenue Temple criticizes American society. He argues China’s new republic reflects Western models, laments American vice, and says China will rise, repay foreign borrowings, and forge its destiny with self-reliance despite European laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Grand Avenue Temple
Kansas City
Ng Poon Chew
United States
Portland
Ore
Europe
Remark on opium and whisky policy echoes
A historic quote contrasts China and America, noting China’s will to end opium, America’s power to ban whisky, and that China alone has reduced its drug evil, while both nations face distinct obstacles in cleansing their societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
America
Market Close Inspires Mixed Downtick for Major Issues
New York stock exchange closes with mixed results as Canadian Pacific and United States Steel show gains while Reading and Atchison list declines. Illinois Central and Missouri Pacific edge higher amid broad activity. Chicago produce reports Butter up, Eggs flat, Poultry rising, with diverse regional potato receipts.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Atchison
American
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Southern Rail
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Ltd
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Erie
Illinois
St. Paul
Cee
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Anaconda
American Sugar
Quiet Wedding of Draftsman Adolph at Hlinoi Central
Draftsman A Adolph, employed at Hlinoi Central shops, quietly wed a West Union girl last Saturday. News leaks among city workers who expected only a vacation, and colleagues anticipate a notable rise in his status upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Adolph
Hlinoi Sentral
West Union
Adolph
Brakeman Hurt After Yard Collision In Iowa Falls
A switch struck a freight train in Rock Island yards injuring brakeman Hosking of Cedar Rapids who is in Ellsworth Hospital with a broken leg and shoulder bruises. The engine and a box car were damaged and the engineer escaped with a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Rock Island Yards
Hosking
Cedar Rapids
Ellsworth
Committee to Submit Flood Report on Mullan Avenue Bridge
A special committee appointed by the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce met with Judge C W Mullan as chair to study flood danger from the new bridge. They decided to submit a report to commercial bodies and the city council, favoring a separate committee report for interested organizations after considering Prof Daniel Weed's opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Mullan Avenue
C. W. Mullan
Daniel Wead
Rennison Couple To Move To California
Mr and Mrs William Rennison plan a move to California soon after a surprise gift from neighbors and friends last evening. He has long worked with the city greenhouses and seeks a warmer climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rennison
California
Mr. Rennison
Weather Report From Local Station Amid Confusing Text
Fragmentary weather notes describe conditions near Watertag and Waterloo areas with unclear timing. Reports mention damp air and possible light rainfall. No clear dates or locations are fully readable.
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Buchanan
Next Majestic
Yetter & Waters
William Gaynor
DEPT
Daul Davis
la Vogue
Germany
Victoria
Minnesota
Hio
Wisconsin
DNC
George Adam Smith
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Will
Tenia Court
Retirata
AL Bown
Cowmried
Viperst
Divestead
Taney
John Swift
Western Ave
Ena
W. Park Ave
Mulberry St
Security Storach CO
Muuntberry
Care Courier
Garland Range
Blue
West 5Th St
Iowa ‘Street
Smith Street
Acme Cafe
Lafayette St
Waterloo Theatre
East Fourth Street
Baltimore St
Hammond Ave
Iy Grocery Store
J.H. Siegel
Sycamore Street
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