THREAT OF AAI CUTS DOWN CROWD AT RAIL STATION
Gloomy weather and drizzle kept crowds away at Waterloo with many would be visitors staying home. Railroads provided extra coaches but most trains remained only partly filled. Illinois Central carried two to three extras bringing in crowds from west east and north while other lines saw mixed turnout. Interurban lines remained busy despite rain as La Rue's Waterloo band greeted arrivals.
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Waterloo
Rock Island
Western
Here
Oelwein
Ulinois Central
Illinois Central
Independence
Manchester
Dyersville
Dubuque
Jesup
Fort Dodge
Iowa Falls
Interurban
Waver Ivy
Cedar Falls
la Rue
Train depots greet visiting guests during extended arrival
Visitors were welcomed at all depots with a warm greeting as trains arrived and visitors were assisted. The scene noted the presence of officials and staff extending hospitality to those arriving for the event.
Diphtheria Death Claims Child of Osborne Family
Charles Holland Learn Osborne, eight, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Osborne of 300 Charles street, died at 9 34 pm from diphtheria after several days of illness. Born in Chicago June 9 1903 he moved to this city as an infant. Funeral services were held at the home with quarantine in effect and burial in Fairview cemetery. The family also has two younger children Carlton and Edith. The obituary notes his active Sunday school membership and popular standing at the Washington School.
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Peter Osborne
Charles Street
Charles Holland Learn Osborne
Holland
Chicago
Osborne
Olinvis Central
Central Church of Christ
Washington School
Carlton
Edith
Lewis P. Kopp
Friends
Fairview Cemetery
County Sheriff and Cow and Moon at Waterloo Theatre
Amusements note two upcoming Waterloo Theatre attractions on Saturday and Monday. Len Parker’s The County Sheriff features a large cast and scenic production blending drama and comedy. Miss Bess Taft stars in The Cow and the Moon with singing and dancing numbers, praised for her youth beauty voice and stage presence.
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Len 3
Parker
Dora Thorne
Sccre
Waterloo Theater
Bess Taft
Waterloo
Geni
Rosa
Sevilla
Fannie Baum Ill in Anamosa Reformatory Hospital
Mrs. Fannie Baum, serving a term in the Anamosa reformatory, has been ill for twenty days in the hospital department. She is bedfast and in serious condition. Deputy Sheriff E A Leighton, who delivered a prisoner to Anamosa this week, saw her. her nurse gave the update.
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Fannie Baum
Anamosa
E. A. Leighton
Mrs. Baum
Prisoners Hopeful for Parole and Pardon In Iowa
The text notes Mrs. Baum’s remark about reformatory parole for a prisoner who recently had surgery and seems diminished mentally. Deputy Leighton reports Rainsbargers, life-term murder inmates over sixty, as model prisoners awaiting possible pardon despite zero merit marks.
Dr Earl to Preach in Waterlooo Sunday
Dr John A Earl, who attended the Baptist convention in Northwood, will preach at the First Baptist church in the morning and speak at Walnut Street church in the evening in Waterloo. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and touted for elderly relief. J K Joder & Son.
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Foley
J. K. Joder
San
Grace Saxe Poisoned by Ivy on Sunday Evangelistic Trip
Miss Grace Saxe, member of the Sunday Evangelistic party, fell ill from ivy poisoning after reaching Sprmepren Ohio. She left the house for a brief city ride with Mr. Sunday, hopes to recover to attend Bible study classes next week and will organize and conduct them after Mr. Sunday's afternoon services at the Tabernacle.
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Grace Saxe
J. H. Leavits
Sprmepren
Sunday
Tabernaclr
Margaret Cowin Resists Suit and Seeks Specific Statement
The article reports Margaret S. Cowin resisting a temporary guardian action and a divorce custody suit. She seeks specific statements from R. W. Smith on alleged financial waste and unfitness, claims $8,000 in property, and asks for an increased monthly allowance plus a lump sum to cover pendency. Also notes entertainment listings and a concert at Kurth's Hall with a harp solo on Sept 29.
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Margaret S. Cowin
Loren Risk
R. W. Smith
R. N. Cowin
Picards
Lease Of Boxing Arena Invalid
Albany N Y Sept 28 The Madison Square Garden lease for boxing under the Frawley law is invalid, per a verbal opinion to Gov Dix by Attorney General Carmody The governor said the state athletic commission will revoke the license granted to the Madison Square Athletic Club treasurer Pat Powers The attorney general contends the lease is invalid as the garden is not used exclusively for athletic purposes and does not run for a full year Aaron J Levy represents the club.
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Albany
N. Y
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Iease
Aaron J. Levy
Woman Speaker Appeals at Faith Mission
A large audience heard Mrs. Boyce, renowned preacher, at Faith Mission last evening. She urged conversion with eloquence and wit, and the pastor hopes for full houses all week. A piano loan is sought to support the special services.
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Faith Mission
Boyce
Crystal Theatre Vaudeville Bill Brings Top Acts This Week
The Crystal Theatre presents a mixed vaudeville bill for the last half of the week starting with today’s matinee. Manager J Jolly Jones Jr. brings in the best acts from the Orpheum circuit including Bristol’s Mule and Pony circus and Lola Milton & Co. with a variety of trained acts and novelty performances.
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Biz Orpheum
J. Jolly Jones, Jr
Valeriao
Bristol
Mule and Pony Circus
Canite
Ral
Lola Milton & Co
Pioneer J M Barr First White Child Born in Buchanan County
J M Barr, the first white child born in Buchanan County, visits the city with his wife and Independence couple to greet President Taft. Born Sept 12, 1847 on his father’s homestead five miles north of Independence, he still owns 400 acres nearby but lives quietly in town. His father Thomas Barr settled in 1846, a month before Iowa joined the Union. The elder Barr watched the county grow from rough frontier life to developed towns.
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J. M. Barr
Buchanan County
W. J. Davidson
Independence
Taft
Mr. Barr
Thomas Barr
Ilona
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