Beachey Performs Daring Flights At Mille Meet
Chicago September 23 Nearly 106 000 spectators at Grant Park witnessed the final day of the international aviation meet. Lincoln Beachey flew in person for the last time with Lavaseur Mam selle Clarke and others in multiple aerial displays. Beachey’s vertical drop reached two thousand feet amid windy conditions as crowds watched with awe and officials grew uneasy about the safety of the stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant Park
Lincoln Beachey
Mile
Clarice Lavaseur
Mam’selle
van Buren Street
Beachey
Mam'selle Clarke
Illinois Central Gap
Lillie
Thompson
Wiggins
Fish and Kearny
Tournier
Monteron
Yeater
Altude
Yacht Harbor
Young lad dies of diphtheria in family tragedy
William Hetts Jr aged six died from diphtheria at 4 50 am yesterday. He attended Emerson school until last Monday. Private funeral at home led by Rev Effe McCullom Jones. burial at Elmwood cemetery. Mother Mrs Hetts and younger son Donald ill but recovering. In recent years the family has suffered losses including a daughter named Pauline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hetts, Jr
William Hetts
Sunnyside Avenue
Emerson
Effe McCullom Jones
Elmwood Cemetery
More Diphtheria Cases Reported In City
Two more diphtheria cases were added to the ten day total of fifteen. Victims include nine year old Dorothy Pettit of 703 Nevada street and Mrs. J. Waite of 610 Glenwood street. Several outbreaks have become serious and two deaths have occurred in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Pettit
Nevada Astrest
J. Waite
Glenwood Street
Captured Rebel Leader Identified Near Tucson
Tucson news reports Emilio Campa, a rebel leader among ten captured by deputy sheriffs thirty miles south of Tucson, was positively identified by Dr. Rutro, a Campa associate. Campa admitted his identity and stated he was tired of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Emilio Campa
Rutto
Campa
Tam
City in Brief: Waterloo Updates and Visits
Local notices list residents and visitors in Waterloo including W. Buchanan Optical Co. offers lens duplication, W. Bown Jr. in Minnesota on business, Will Strayer from Minneapolis visiting relatives, and other arrivals. Also noted: hospital updates, building plans for the Irving hotel, and legal matters such as Vernon Albee vs D C Henry settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Cc. W. Bown, Jr
Minnesota
Will. W. Strayer
Minneapolis
Waterloo
C. H. Bingham
Iowa
H. C. Schultz
Lake Forest
Ill
Harold
Vernon Albee
D. C. Henry
R. H. Mueller
T. J. Miller
Fine for Killing Five Turtle Doves by J W Long
J W Long of this city pleaded guilty to shooting five turtle doves and was fined 10 dollars plus costs of 6.25 dollars by Justice Frank I Knapp. Deputy Game Warden E Brees arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Long
Frank I. Knapp
Long
E. ©. Brees
La Porte City Resident Dead Pioneer of New York State
La Porte City Iowa September 23 Special W R Van Brocklin died Saturday evening after a long illness He was born July 15 1832 in Carthage New York aged 79 He lived in Freeport Illinois Benton county and finally La Porte City for twenty years He leaves a widow Loretta Bolton and three children Orton Emma Ora eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren The funeral was held Monday at 2 PM at home with Rev C W Rodgers of the M E church and burial in West View cemetery.
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la Porte City
W. R. van Brocklin
Bishops Avenue
Mia
van Broeklin
Daughtare
Mr. van Brocklin
Carthage
Jefferson County
New York
Freeport
Ill
Plains
Montana
Benton County
Loretta Bolton
Orton
Levensworth
Wash
Emma Wilson
Ora
C. W. Rodgers
M. BE
West View Cemetery
Joy riders arrested in Waterloo auto theft case
Dan Condon 17 and Reed Long 18 were arrested for stealing C. O. Gronen’s automobile on Friday. Condon admitted guilt and implicated two others. Long was arrested soon after. A third suspect remains at large. All residents of Waterloo. three girls involved not yet arrested. County Attorney Hoxie notified. grand jury will hear charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Condon
Reed Long
C. O. Gronen
Condon
Long
Mberty
Waterloo
Cedar Street
Gronen
Hoxie
Remarkable hoax targets Los Angeles newspapers
A fabricated report of a double suicide involving Niles C. Folsom and Thelma Bartee seized LA papers at midnight, claimed to show a mountain tragedy near Santa Monica, but both individuals were reportedly alive. Police hunt a false reporter named I. Mason, while the original tale describes a love triangle ending in a staged death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Niles C. Folsom
Thelma Bartee
San Diego
Folsom
Mason
Bartee
Santa Monica
Topango Pass
Topango Canon
Ethel Jones
Hia Sult
Kim
Bartes
Fidel Jones
Fairbank News Roundup of Visits and Local Happenings
S J King departed for Minneapolis to visit daughter Mrs Louis Rommel. G F P Monroe and wife welcome a baby girl. Charles Willott and C A Peddicord visited Waverly and Waterloo. Hayes King traveled to Lamont. Harvest Home service at the Methodist church with Rev O G AL Peddicord preaching. Last conference year with hopes of Rev Peddicord returning. Butte Tipton and wife returning to Lewis ton, Mont. Fred Hunt and wife visiting Elizabeth Rice. Mrs Jardee of Hazleton visits with grandchild at Alva Jardee’s. Dr G B Ward ill but hopes for recovery. C C Chandotn of Riceville visits. Cecil Power now in Cedar Rapids store. Kate Maloy returns from Rochester. Nellie Fitzgerald visiting Creston. Many planned to attend Waverly fair but rain kept some home. Loraine Ward bound for Iowa City to enter university. Herbert Tollerton and wife guests in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Tipton
TL. N. Lockwood
Lewiston
Mont
Tipton
Fred Hunt
Fairbank
Mitchell
B. C
Mra. Hunt
Elizabeth Rice
Cedar Rapids
Kate Maloy
Rochester
Minn
Nellie Fitzgerald
Creston
Waverly
Loraine Ward
Iowa City
University
Mr. Ward
Herbert Tollerton
Wife of
Independence
Association to Meet at Nashua
The Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Churches will hold its annual meeting in Nashua from September 25 to 27. Rev EB A Vallant of the First Baptist church will chair and open Thursday with a talk on Legitimate and Illegitimate Sensationalism in Church Work. Charles W Eby of the First Baptist church will discuss Realities of the B Y P U with a strong program anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Churches
Nashua
EB. A. Vallant
First Baptist Church
Charles W. Eby
Seasion
Ten More Jurors Drawn For Duty
Thirty trial jurors reported to Judge Robert Benson this morning. When asked for excusal reasons two thirds of the group qualified. This afternoon ten more names were drawn for jury examination: A M Grassly Waterloo. Harry Karns Dunkerton. James Twaites Hudson. C W F Schaible Waterloo. E E Roebuck Waterloo. John Gngon Cedar Falls. F A Anibal Waterloo. J T Ford Waterloo. H C Goodwin La Porte City. F W Fritz Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Benson
A. M. Grassly
Waterloo
Harry Karns
Dunkerton
James Twaites
Hudson
C. WF. Schaible
E. E. Roebuck
John Gtngon
Cedar Falls
F. A. Anibal
H. C. Goodwin
la Porte City
F. W. Fritz
Mrs Lottie McGuire dies after appendicitis operation
Mrs Lottie McGuire wife of L J McGuire of 826 Wellington street died Sunday morning at 1 20 at Presbyterian hospital after an operation for relief from appendicitis and complications born March 16 1892 at Highland Wisconsin she leaves a 4 year 6 month old daughter funeral services will be held in Highland Wednesday with burial at St Josephs cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie McGuire
L. J. McGuire
Wellington Street
Presbyterian Hospital
McGuire
Highland
Wis
Mr. McGuire
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Cincinnati Pupils to Dance at Night Schools
Cincinnati school board announces dances twice weekly at public night schools under a bureau of entertainment. Teachers will be appointed as chaperons to ensure proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Education of
Bureau of Entertainment
Reception for Y W C A Sec Retaries
Preparations are underway for a Y W C A reception on Wednesday evening September 25 at the K P temple. Miss Rachael Jones and Miss Alma Gobin, secretary and assistant secretary, will be honored with a program of musical and literary numbers. Members and friends of Y W O A and Waterlon gentlemen are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Temple
Rachael Jones
Misa Alma Gobin
Waterlon
Haynes Autos Expands Agency in Waterloo Area
Hileman secures Haynes car agency for Black Hawk and adjacent counties and will display models in a city garage. Jay C. Hileman travels to Kokomo Ind for extended factory training on Haynes car construction. The firm touts Haynes as a pioneer brand keeping pace with industry improvements.
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Automobilan
Waterloo
Ok. M. Hilem
Haynes
Black Uink
Jay C. Hileman
Hileman
Kokomo
Ind
Cara
Mipken
Wilson to Start for Pennsylvania Campaign
Sought, N J Sept 23 Accumulated correspondence kept Gov Wilson busy during forenoon. In afternoon he planned to start by automobile for Trenton to board his private car and depart for Scranton to open the Pennsylvania campaign tonight. The Democratic state ticket nominees will be officially notified of their election on the same occasion. The Governor will vote in primaries at Princeton tomorrow then embark for New England for a three days trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Wilson
Trenton
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Princeton
New England
Waterloo Elks Plan Family Picnic in Blowers Pasture
Waterloo Elks will hold a family picnic in the Blowers pasture south of the city next Thursday afternoon. Attendees should meet at the hall at 2 o'clock. transport to the pasture will be provided. The lodge also discussed a potential new lodge home with several proposals reviewed but none adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Elks
Eddy Heir to Receive Up to $25 000 From Dr Willard Eddy Estate
Roger Willard Eddy stands to inherit not more than $25 000 from the estate of his father the late Dr Willard Eddy as a district court document seeks A J Edwards and Leavitt Johnson Trust Company named as trustees for the heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Willard Eddy
Dr. Willard Eddy
A. J. Edwards
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Woman seeks damages claiming innocence after 20 years in prison
Mrs. Charlotte Epps, jailed for the 1883 murder of her husband John Epps and released after six years, now claims a deathbed confession implicates the victim's half brother. She seeks vindication and damages from the state, presenting new information from a man who died in Huntington. Her visit to Lagro, Indiana, and Toledo, Ohio, accompanies her appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Charlotte Epps
Indiana
Epps
John Epps
Supreme Court
Hanley
Emma Wise
Toledo
William H. Webb
Lagro
Market Close Report Shows Wide Stock Movements
New York stocks ended the day with varied results across major issues. Listings include Canadian Pacific, Pennsylvania, Reading, Rock Island, Great Western, Northwestern, Atchison, American Smelting, Union Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio, Southern Pacific, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, United States Steel, Amalgamated Copper, Great Northern, Anaconda, American Sugar and others, with mixed price levels across rail, steel, and utility shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Chicaza Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
American Smelter
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Missouri
Saat
New York Centrale
Anaconda
Amenean Sugar
Permanent cure claims for heart and stomach trouble lauded
A Des Moines reader recounts a drastic health improvement after treating with Drs Findley Co. He had years of digestive and breath issues but after the trial saw better health and now recommends the doctors. The firm advertises free advice and examinations at 22714 East Fourth Street over the Wangier Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensecotter
Drs. Findley Co
Dru, Findley Co
J. F. Bensdotter
Iowa
Fast Fourth Street
Wangier
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Mille
Lavaseur
Daring Bird Man
Aero Club of Illinois
Crands
William H. Pickens
Beachly
Stratford Hotel
Pickens
Milo
Mrs. Pickens
Boyes
Majestic Theatre
A. H. Pinkerton
Zoe
Earl B. Joder
H. B. Shoemaker
M. M. Quant
Harry
Dell
Irving Hotel
A. H. Peterson
Fifth Atreat West
Harry Howard
Shall Rock
Vera Longfellow
Shell Rock
T. L. Williams
W. R. Leighton
Fairbury
Neb
Ed. Leighton
John Bekus
J. C. Booth
Readyn
Robert Lonergan
Heinbeck
D. L. Rankin
Iowa Falls
J. M. Rankin
Adolf V. Paulsen
Anna Peterson
John M. Atkinson
Sadie B. Jess
Nevada
James E. Patterson
Lea N. Scofield
Peter Jorgensen
Salt Lake City
Utah
Annie Kathrine Petersen
W. OR. van Brocklin
New York State
Gal
Lottie M’guire
A. M
Haynes Autos
J. M. Hile
Day
ELKS
Hetk
DR. Eddy
W. 3Rd Ave
Russell Lamson
C. 0. Lamson
Catholic Hospital
Burton Avenue
Winder
Mulberry
Forrest Hill
Whautavdqua Park
Cate Courier
G. W. Campbell
Porter
Washington Dairy Lunch
VDL E. Ath
Stern
Bera Cloak & Suit Shop
F. Ath
Arand Naw
Eirhrh
Weat Eighth Street
Jank
Cs—Wetil
Franklin Street
L. W. Pgrert Sigson
Dechires
Fifth
Cle. Phifer
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