Women fined in raid for disorderly house in Jefferson St
George DeLacy and Miss Smith were fined $25 in police court by Mayor Hector after being arrested in a raid on their Jefferson Street establishment. They pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house, with a provision that they must vacate the building and leave town soon. Ernest Webbeling pleaded guilty to abusing his horses and was fined $50. his horses were seized and sent to Kremer county for humane care. The piece also notes ongoing strike activity by Union No. 6 and the New York branch, with conflicting statements of victory and concern over plant operations and worker benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amys
George DeLacy
Miss Smith
Hector
Melock
Jefferson Street
Wyne
Igs
Ernest Webbeling
Justice Kuhns
Mt. Vernon
Kremer County
Humane Society
Webbeking
Bas
Killa
Seal Union No. 6
New York
Lxpathetae
Typothesae
Surike
Storms and Damage Across States From Severe Weather
Severe thunderstorms brought rain hail and high winds across multiple states overnight. Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and South Dakota report damaged buildings downed wires and several injuries. A schoolhouse collapse in Ohio and a fatality near Fort Wayne are noted amid widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tan
Tidiana
Indianapolis
West Radel
Uppersumdusky
Ohio
Bloomington
Mason Oi
Burlington
Tawa
South Dakota
Cincinniti
Indiana
Great Dammge
Friarfort
Rehan to Receive One Fifth of Daly Theatres Income
New York reports a referee has ruled Miss Ada Rehan shall receive one fifth of the income from Daly's London theatre. The decision retroactively covers earnings since the will filing, granting her a substantial portion of the estate. The dispute arose over whether she should share the theatre sale proceeds, with executor Joseph Daly contesting the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Jim Ada Rehan
Acess
Daly
London
William A. Janner
Miss Rehan
Robert Deyo
Legatre
Lendhurst
Helen Miller Gould
Irvington-on-Hudson
Henry Smith
Supreme Court
Miss Gould
Smith
Hove
Ant
Justice Woodward
Brooklyn Supeeny Court
Abe Minin
Shay
Typograyh
China Japan treaty opens Manchuria to trade report
An English correspondent quotes Viscount Layashi, Japanese ambassador, asserting the supplementary treaty aims to open all Manchuria to foreign trade and secure continued independence of the Chinese empire. He cautions against real army reform and predicts the Manchu dynasty's abolition as China’s path to real power, noting anti foreign sentiment and immigration law impacts in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Viscount Layashi
Goure of St. James
Japan
Manchuria
China
Wa Ting Fang
Washington
Peking
Inkib
Criminal Department
Shanghai
America
United States
Pbs A
Monte Carlo Gambler Warnborough In Paris Hotel Spin
A fragment details a gambler named Warnborough at Monte Carlo and later Madeira, describing his routine at the roulette table with colors, bets, and stakes. It notes his long stay at the Hotel de Paris and suggests repeated wins and losses as he manipulates stakes and outcomes amid crowd participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Airtmesion
Warnborough
Tina
Della Hinds
Suikes
Wwe
Tuuel
Roush
Ifm
Chuvals Cove
Seine
Tate
Darnborough
Madeira
Hotel de Paris
Peter Maisch Dead in Spring Creek Township
Peter Maisch, a native of Belgium born April 6, 1812, died Sunday morning after a months long illness. He came to America in 1865, settled in New York, then moved west to Iowa over the years. Survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral services held at ten o'clock this forenoon at Gilbert-Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Meischh
Spring Creek Township
Deceasell
Belgium
America
New York
Buffalo
Settring
Iowa
Gilbert- Wing
Prohibition Trial Intensifies as Holbrook Case Opens
At noon Judge Platt ordered an injunction against G A Holbrook for alleged illegal liquor sales. The case featured witness testimony from Holbrook clerks and enforcement officials, plus debate over a black list and witness credibility as Langratt and Todd cases move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Platt
G. A. Holbrook
Mr. Holbrook
Mir
Hole
Charles
Udd
FLW
Lavagrat
B. Strle
Cla McDermott
Rial
Falligrat
State of Iowa
I. F. Langratt
Huiprook
Town
Mears
Osl
Dbyongit
Wiox
Jesse Gauge
Mrr. Holbrook
Alig
W. C.# tw Cl
Waterloo Ministerial Ihion
Jonni J. Hammond
Drugeists
Amoring
John LK. Reelor
Holbrook
Nile
Ahuul
Pratt
Attormer
Leurs
Ruyetor
Vlagk
Strong
Holbrook Drug Store
Gouge
Nash
Plating
Ath of July at Dunkerton
Dunkerton plans a Grand Fourth of July celebration in 1906 as announced by a postal poster. The town, located on the Great Western north east of Waterloo, aims to lead in July festivities, with notices arriving by January blizzard signaling strong community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Waterloo
Dunkertor
From Within Balkans A Hand Grenade Scene Unfolds
Reginald Wyon quotes a Balkan frontier scene from his new book. In a blockhouse near the Turco Bulgarian line a small force faces Turks as a grenade is hurled and a fierce clash follows. The attacker’s precise throw sparks chaos and a brutal rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Wyon
Balkans
Salaries of Overseers of the Poor in Nearby Towns
The article lists monthly salaries for overseers of the poor in Waterloo Marshalltown Burlington and county figures. It notes Waterloo and Marshalltown pay scales with figures like 3089 and 960 for attendance, a county physician earn$100 monthly, and mentions a fund going to the Black Monks Medical Society. The piece hints at a push to raise the overseer salary and a plan to involve local supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Burlington
Owas First Settler Dead
Orlando McCraney, Dubuque’s early newspaper figure and first white settler of Iowa territory, died in Martinez California after a long illness. Born September 22 1826, he owned the Dubuque Herald and later built a real estate and abstract business in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Mery
E. V. Wooten
Orlando McCraney
Martinez
Calif
California
Orlando Ay¢Craney
Tlinois
Iowa Territory
Miner's Express
Dubuque Herald
Srand
Lowe
United States
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Lake County
Motions Filed for New Trial in Schmidt v. Dubuque County
Dubuque county case details a Delaware county trial on change of venue. Valentine Schmidt is awarded 3000 dollars for loss of spousal society due to alleged bridge disrepair. Hanna Schmidt’s related suit resulted in a ruling against the plaintiff. County attorney Barnes moves for a new trial before Judge Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Tawa
County
Attormey Barnes
Valentine Schmidt
Dubuque County
Delaware County
Brian Schmidt
Center Township
Hanna Schmidt
Blair
Platt
Dubuque Court House
Five Hogs Die. Frost Reports Major Farm Loss
Council Bluffs Iowa January first John Frost a farmer east of Council Bluffs reports the loss of 500 hogs from a disease unlike the ordinary swine plague. Cats in feed lots were among the victims and cattle showed similar symptoms in a modified form. Frost cremated the carcasses and depleted hay and straw to fuel the fires. Loss exceeds 35080 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John Frost
Frost
Dubuque Ice Harvest Delayed by Warm Weather
In Dubuque Iowa on January 16 dealers report no ice cutting this winter. Hoopers Cut shows twelve inch ice while channels run four to inches. Ice is strong enough to hold a team but not safe, horses fall through. more cold or snow is hoped for to finish the harvest, with four to six days of zero weather needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Hooper
Mulgrew
Contin & Kearn
Sues for Tax Deeds by Oldest Johnson County Pioneer
Legrand Byington of Towa City Towa plans to sue to recover four hundred tax deeds bought in 1850 and 1858. The deeds cover many parcels now valued highly in Johnson County. Byington, a long time figure in local politics, held the deeds locked away for fifty years as he pursued his unique legal and political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Towa
United States
Legrande Byington
Johnson County
Byington
Lfe
Iowa Figures in Tax Sales and Civil War Opposition
The narrative recalls early Iowa politics and land dealings. Byington’s land acquisitions in prewar Iowa near eight to ten thousand acres funded his influence in the Democratic Party. He opposed the Civil War, refusing tax payments to hinder the conflict. The piece also lists decisions handed down by the Des Moines Supreme Court and various cases from Linn, Cedar Rapids, Lee, and nearby counties, including property liens, personal injury damages, child custody, and boundary disputes, with judges and outcomes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Des Moines
Byington
Towa
Supreme Court
Hennry Miller
John
Chrissa Rider
Linn County
Sherwin
C. J
Cedar Tmapids Lumber Co
TE. A. Fisher
H. C. May
Cedar Rapids
McClain
John T. Liddle
Breake
F. F. Dawley
Erin Counly
Deemer
Mina Tloyer
Johanna Brandes
Lee County
Ladd
William Beau
Former Linn County figure George Hanna backs rail pass law
Cedar Falls Record notes Hon. George W. Hanna former Kossuth County resident and legislator who advocates requiring railroads to grant free transport to all public officials. He frames the pass bill as a legalizing act amid rail industry pushback. Funeral of W. Pelton drew many, Grace M. B. church aided by public groups. interment at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
George W. Hanna
Kossuth
Watlertoo
Hanna
Rank WH. Pelton
Grace M. B
Une Alate
Fairview Cemetery
Legislator Hanna Seeks Return of Missing Bull Carload
The story recounts Mr. Hanna, a banker and landowner, facing a possible legislative action to recover a stolen bull shipped last December from his farms. The bull was tied in a railcar rear and allegedly unnoticed, leading Hanna to file a claim against the Milwaukee railroad. Contemporaries muse about a committee to aid reparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsell
Hannas
Chicago
Mar
Hanna
Milwaukee Railroad
Veterans protest against Roosevelts promotion plan
Washington report says six active brigadier generals with Civil War service may be bypassed in favor of younger staff officers. Veterans, aided by Representatives and Senators, vow to oppose the president and defend older generals Frank Baldwin Theodore Wint Jesse Lee Camille Carr William McCaskey Constant Willan from demotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Friends
United States Army
War Department
Greely
Frank D. Baldwin
Theodore F. Wint
Jesse M. Lee
Camille C. Co. Carr
William S. McCaskey
Constant Willan
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Ada Rehan Sisaves
Daly Islade
Helen Gould
Carlo
Peter Maisch
State
G. A. Helprook
Jesse Gouge
Mearshrie
Charles Todd
Todd Les
C. F. Todd, J A. Todd and ©. D.ellis
Leo Ikel
Independence
Tkel
Poson
Holbrook’s
Kime
Martin
Harry Dixon
Dixon
Sweitzer
Marry Dixon
Rector
Harristy
Tremont House
Olbe
Clears
Judge Platt
Hardisly
Inquisitor Mears
Rosa
Hardisty
W. Y. Sanford
Sanford
Beeman
Mr. Lovejoy
Ballif Munger
Owa
Pottawattumie
Dubuque Ice Hiarvest
Legrand Byington
Sontioneus
Phoenix Nursery
Hunt
Eesi
Phoenix Nursery CO
Payk Mt
Bloomington, TL
Emotes
J. D. Baston
Pras
Emmons Johnson
Geo
N. Garrettson
Cashlar
Iowa State Bank
Jefferson and Weat
Black Hawk County
L. E. Allen
Brownlee
Inchester “Repeating Rifles
Winchester
Winghester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Wanna
Were
Togislaidt
Black Mawk County
Veterans Protest
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