Black Hander 1A Full Confession in Iowa Case
Landon F. Taylor, alleged leader of a Dubuque area black hand gang, confessed to sending a demand letter for 350 dollars to his brother in law William Eye. He was arrested in Dubuque after the attempted extortion, with three other gang members unnamed. Police expect more disclosures as the case unfolds in Anamosa and Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Landon F. Taylor
Anamosa
Chiif Reilly
William Eye
Wyoming
Taylor
Hogan
Eye
Farmer
Bye
Eve
Clinton
Dubuquers
Ite
State
Iowa
Greatest vaudeville program at Eastern Iowa Exposition
Eastern Iowa Exposition in Cedar Rapids runs October 2 to 7 with free vaudeville attractions totaling twenty thousand dollars. Daily matinees and evening shows on two stages feature Ramza and Arno, The Six Abdallahs, Zaretsky Dancers, Asher's polar bears, Royal Amata Troupe, Grisse Trio, Six Juggling Roses and more. Managers promise no prior Iowa offering rivals this act list and price.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Grand
Ramza
Arno
Ringling Brothers
Abdallahs
New York
Zaretsky
America
Asher
Royal Amata
Grisse
State Fair Association
Chicago Doctor Great Success
A Boone Iowa resident praises Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger of Chicago for a five year chronic stomach and bowel catarrh cure after failed operations and treatments. The letter claims restored health, noting parched skin and pus blotches prior to treatment and gratitude for life saved.
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Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
James Watson
Sixth St
Boone
Iowa
Crystal Bill a Popular One at the Crystal Theatre
The Crystal bill is a season highlight with Van Cello juggling a revolving barrel while balancing humor, Berry and Berry delivering London Hippodrome style comedy, Eldridge & Barlow in The Woman, and Gilmore Sisters Brigham with a lively sketch. A $1,000 car prize for Waterloo attendance adds to the intrigue. CURE YOUR LITK EENS. Get one ounce of Asentazonea…
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the Crystal
van Cello
Berry & Berry
London Hippodrome
Eldridge & Barlow
Gilmore Sisters & Brigham
Eldridge Young & Marks
Crystal Management
Waterlooan
School Growth Prompts New Building Plans in Greenfield District
Hagerman Place residents urge a new school after 37 families petition the school board. West Waterloo enrollment soars with Lowell congestion. Greenfield addition to rise next summer. West of Black Hawk faces need for a ten room building to serve Hagerman Place and Galloway. West High selects Spectator staff and launches subscription contest.
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Waterloo West
Lowell
Greenfield
Hagerman Place
Black Hawk
Galloway
West High
the Spectator
Harry C. Woods
Charles Cole
Albert G. Greeley
Gien Whittle
Marie White
Literary
Ruth Iseminger
Seth Beam
Pressey Frank
Fiossie la Tier
Ralph Marsh
Marriage Reconciliation Ends High Alimony Bid in Iowa
In Grundy Center Iowa on September 15 a divorce case by Mrs Julia Clay against her husband H W Clay was settled and the couple resumed living together. W H Beale of Marshalltown was named trustee to manage Air Clays business and settle debts on his properties. Under the agreement Mrs Clay gains ownership of zero acres in Clay township once the debt on that land is cleared.
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Grundy Center
Julia Clay
H. W. Clay
W. H. Beale
Marshalltown
Air Clay
Baptists Report Prosperous Cedar Valley Year
Mason City Iowa September 15 With six churches reclaimed, higher benevolences and church expenditures near twenty thousand dollars and three new churches joining the Cedar Valley association the most prosperous year in fifty five years closes September 27 The Rev John Longson secretary treasurer will read the report at the Northwood meeting beginning September 27 for a three day session.
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Mason City
Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Churches
John Longson
Northwood
Smallpox Cases Reported in Council Bluffs District
The Eighth street school district in Council Bluffs is closed for fumigation and inspection after twenty smallpox cases are found in the area. A patrolman and three family members are among the sick, with the school serving about 400 pupils.
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Council Bluffs
Eighth Street
Wind and Rain Destroy Muscatine Homes
A severe late day storm in Muscatine Iowa caused widespread damage. Winds toppled sheds and structures, uprooted trees, and shattered foliage blocking streets. Hail shattered windows and lightning injured a farm worker. a chicken coop was blown five blocks and business district fixtures were torn down.
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Muscatine
John Baker
County home in Buchanan County called a disgrace
Grand jury reports the county home is deplorable and vermin ridden with small rooms poor ventilation and dilapidated floors. It urges health officers to condemn the building as a nuisance while noting inmates health at risk and two indictments for separate crimes against Sidney Soward and Walter Cromwell. Diarrhoea notice ends the item.
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Independence
Ransier
Sidney Soward
Walter Cromwell
Washington Township
Extortion Probe Nets Fort Dodge Lawyers
Fort Dodge Iowa September 15 Judge Albrook named A N Botsford M J Mitchell and Robert Healy to probe alleged extortion of 1400 from H J Bryson in a midnight justice court session. Accused are Floyd Douglas and W H Stowe two young city lawyers. A second committee earlier investigated Willam Condon and Floyd Douglas for alleged fraudulent practice. Both panels report by September 25.
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Fort Dodge
A. N. Botsford
Fort Dodge Bar Association
M. J. Mitchell
Robert Healy
Albrook
H. J. Bryson
Bryson
Justice Court
Floyd Douglas
W. H. Stowe
Mathew Joyce
B. J. Price
M. F. Healy
Willam Condon
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens hair restores youthful appearance and stops dandruff and hair loss. The copy touts grandmothers use and offers a 50 cent bottle refundable if unsatisfied with druggist authorization by H. W. Taggart 537 Commercial St.
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Wyeth
United Specialists Move to Syndicate Building Third Floor
United Specialists occupy the third floor of the Syndicate Building with extensive testimonials for their treatments. They advertise a one week cure for catarrh using Multe-Nebulizer or Stormer Norwegian methods, claim cures for gall stones without knife, appendicitis without operation, and instant relief for heart, stomach, liver, kidney diseases, plus nervous disorders. They promote an electric couch, steam bath, and other devices and offer confidential communications and specialized care for women. Phone 1730.
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Syndicate Building
Shelton
Chicago
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United Specialists
Srd
Floor Syndicate Bldg
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Pink
Waterloo
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L. F. Taylor
WM. Eyf
Jones County
Shalientes
Bright
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Rea Hagga
Oakwood Boulevard
Drexel State Bank
Daily Courier
the Courier
Benj. N. Bogue
Ilinois St
Indianapolis
Ind
Eastern Iowa Exposition
West
Crystal Bill
Buchanan, CO. Home Disgrace
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Peosta
J.B. Young & Co
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Moresco
GEO. Nicolaisen & Company
Commercial St
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