Wall Lake Convict Farm Plan Sparks Iowa Town Protest
Residents of Eagle Grove Clarion and Wright County towns react to a reported Iowa plan to retain Wall Lake and convert nearby land into a convict farm. The proposed project would bring an engineer to estimate drainage costs and survey the area, touching on hunting revenue and local concerns about safety and property values. The report notes strong opposition and urges keeping Wall Lake undisturbed.
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Wehewr
Eagie Grove
Clarion
Ews
Wright County
Wall Lake
Hagle Grove
Barnes
The
Eagle
Iowa
Webster City
aAigona
Hampton
Jewell
Iowa Falls
Dows
Vidora
Waterloo
Eagle Grove
Washington shooting fatality and family injuries
Sept. 3 Dougal dies at 2:54 PM from gunshot wounds after Oscar Fetters shot him Wednesday night in Washington. Mary Dougal, arm wound, survived. Fetters surrendered and faced authorities as details emerged. Also reports of safety pin death of Marravets Schultz and other injuries in a sequence of incidents.
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Washington
Dougal
Oscar Fetters
Fae Ose
Jeter
Org
Mary Dougal
Petters
Serio
Fetzer
Prisoner Confesses to Murder in Surprise Disclosure
Burlington reports Frank Peterson confessed to killing George Fulton after 45 minutes of grilling. The admission clears Mrs. Lida Young of suspicion, ending a long mystery. Coroner Prugh requested interview with Peterson, who stated I did it. The piece also notes church gathering and out of town guests, plus an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills.
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Burlington
Frank Peterson
Gaorge Fulton
Lida Young
McElroy
Peterson
Prugh
Frank
Patton
Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana Sept 19 observance
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana will begin September 19, marking year 5675 by the new moon of Tishri. Orthodox observance spans two days Monday and Tuesday. Reform observers will keep Monday as Yom Kippur eve fast. Congregation Water Lon plans fitting remembrances for the holiday.
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Waterlon
Globe Trotter Ernest Schenk Speaks at Miller-Hex Banquet
Ernest Schenk former Waterloo resident and 1909 Ames Agricultural College alumnus spoke at a Miller-Hex Construction banquet at the Russell-Lamson hotel. Government engineer with Philippine postings, he shared photos of tonndam work and provincial displays, warned of possible US Japan conflict over the Philippines, and noted Manila harbor fortifications and extensive Yankee presence on the islands. About twenty engineers attended and toasts were offered to Miller-Hey for hospitality.
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Waterloo
Lews Agricultural College
Ames
Miller-Hex Construction Company
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Kenk
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Schenk
United States
Japan
Manila
China
Suez Canal
Europe
Guente
Miller-Hey Company
Funds Sought For Vaterland Relief By Local Committee
A city committee of the State League of the National German American Alliance appeals for funds to aid suffering in the Vaterland caused by the European war. Contributions go to Red Cross relief via local officers J Baumbach and Hermann Miller, with receipts to be published.
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Towa State League
National German Alliance
Iowa’ State League
National German-American Alliance
Red Cross Society
Vaterland
J. Baumbach
Deutsch-Amerikaner
Hermann Miller
RJ. Schaaf
Fr. Koepre
Hermann Midler
Lincoln Decides He Would Plug Up A Law Career
Reprint from Ida Tarbell on Abraham Lincoln after a deathbed cue by Ralph Emerson of Rockford Illinois. Emerson recalls a dialogue after Lincoln won a case for a client connected to future cabinet member Stanton. Lincoln declares he will study law and be ready as college trained men move west.
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Ralph Emerson
Rockford
Ill
Lincoln
Ida Tarbell
Mr. Emerson
Tincoln
Stanton
Mr. Lincoln
Emerson
Illinois
Aboud
Cincinnati
Hingis
Senator Clark in Statement to Otwell
A confusing Paris whispered statement attributed to former U S senator Wow A Clark claims a Belgian family was shot by German troops and the mother was driven mad after soldiers killed the father and older daughter, with the rest enduring severe terror.
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Clark
Otwell
New York
Sone
Prince Nichola Wagatitehed
Chcago
America
Paris
Wow A. Clerk
Frome! Montana
Ne Case
Maine
The Two Sisters Moral Tale From The Woods
Two sisters inherit wealth after parents die. They seek a lasting legacy and consult a witch hermit and a poor man. A reading of a book reveals the virtue of charity. They share wealth, help the needy, and are remembered after death. two trees at the park entrance mark their burial.
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Aime
Alster
Rock Island Railroad Escapes Taxes in Des Moines Saga
Des Moines reports detail Rock Island Railroad tax avoidance, with a $75,000 payment cited as partial settlement of back taxes. The holding company, claimed dissolved, remains active per secretary of state records, raising questions about future assessments and the fate of past due taxes.
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Des Moines
Secretary of State
Yestern
Executive Council
Allen
Motor
Sept
Rock Island Railroad Company
Greater Des Moines Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Austrian Officers Fled and Battle Result Near Fasano
A London transmitted dispatch reports an Austrian torpedo boat blown up near Fasano, 52 miles south of Trieste, after sinking a mine. Wounded Austrians say in Lemberg battle officers fled three battalions into the woods, where they were annihilated. only 30 escaped. Also contains an advertisement for Foley’s Money and Tar Compound.
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Rome
London
Tribuna
Fasano
Trieste
Istria
Lemberg
First Congregational Church Announces Tomorrow
In the morning Rollins will speak on The Wickedness of War at First Congregational Church. In the evening services will resume and the pastor will address the theme Quer Assurance.
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First Congregational
Rollins
All Is Well With Iowa People at County Fairs
Displays of farm produce and live stock across Iowa counties reflect strong prosperity. Corn fourteen inches long and filled with golden kernels, along with abundant oats wheat barley and rye, signal high quality. Hay crops are heavy and well stored, livestock prices look strong, and hogs and cattle remain healthy amid favorable weather and low losses from cholera.
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Iowa
Passenger Hurt on Waverly Line Derailment Details
D. D. Ellis of 509 Washington Street sustained two broken ribs when a special interurban car from Waverly derailed at Crossing 13 at 9 15 last evening. Several other passengers had minor injuries but no one was seriously hurt. The derailment was caused by a broken axle. Lights failed, passengers were thrown from seats, and confusion followed. The conductor aided passengers and flagged the car behind. He returned to help women passengers at a nearby farmhouse. A Denver physician treated the injured man.
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D. D. Ellis
Washington Street
Waverly
Denver
September Term Opens Monday At District Court
District court opens Monday with Judges Mailan and Dunham presiding. The grand jury will report and be empaneled. Trial jurors report at 9 am. Sept. 21. County board meets next Monday for September session. Bills paid after Jan. 1 due to depleted funds. Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias opens fall season with first degree work Sept 14. New equipment boosts interest and prospects for a prosperous year.
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District Court
Mailan
Dunham
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Weather data snippet from 1910s newspaper
Historical weather brief shows temperatures with a mix of corrupted OCR. It records yesterday’s high of 78 and a low of 456, then lists years 1911 1912 1918 with maxes of 78 75 70 and mins of 60 68 61. A lone 69 appears as a fragment.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Injured Engine Tanker Carl Hewitt Recovers at Work
Carl Hewitt, an engine tanker for Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, was struck by a heavy pipe at work yesterday. The blow nearly fractured his foot. a physician treated him and he is resting easier tonight. Sheriff Shores returned from Eldora after taking a boy to the industrial school.
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Carl Hewitt
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Hewitt
Tedey
Sheriff Shores
Eldora
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