13 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1902
Page
1
Special offer from Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy readers can obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet by sending name and post office address to the Kennedy Corporation in Rondout New York. The ad touts kidney liver and bladder benefits, claims 91 percent benefit from trials and urges readers to buy larger bottles from druggists.
Market reporters note a large influx of grass fed cattle into Sioux City yards, with 1400 head arriving and packers taking about two thirds. Analysts split on whether prices will drop for consumers in coming months, citing export demand and the predominance of grass fed cattle for non domestic sale.
Citizens worry about a cement bridge across the river from Bridge to Fourth streets reducing the waterway. Old piers occupy about nineteen feet, new piers ten foot each would take sixty feet, risking channel contraction. Engineers argued no danger, and the contract was approved after discussion.
May Van Duyn of Washburn married Charles A. Heath of Manchester in a small home ceremony at the Van Duyn residence. Rev. Koons officiated as a private gathering celebrated with a three course supper while the couple departed for a week wedding tour. Heath holds a telegraph operator post with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, and the bride is esteemed for her work as a school teacher.
Waterloo citizens submit three site offers for a government building. Ballou offers a 160 by 170 foot plot at West Fifth and Commercial for 14.40 dollars per square foot. Cornell proposes plots at Commercial and Park Avenue and at Commercial and Park Avenue for 12 000 dollars. Miller offers 54 by 340 foot frontage on Commercial Street for 6 500 dollars. A Treasury representative may inspect and select, or a three member commission will hear proposals for thirty days.
The six to eight year old son of Fritz Hilgendort in Clinton was crushed to death when he climbed onto a wagon wheel and the driver moved the wagon without seeing him. The tragedy occurred late yesterday afternoon as the wagon was being loaded with wood.
A Ravenwoll, Missouri item claims a man with a goat persona bragged of eating thirty seven oranges five pounds of bologna two pounds of cheese with crackers and drinking ten gallons of cider in four hours. The piece notes the goat may be a hoax yet calls the performer a hog.
Davenport July 2 Inquest yields no new details as mate Dan Breen is arrested for the shooting on the steamer Dubuque. Authorities say Breen acted in defense as the elder Leonidas and his son drew weapons and threatened crew and guests during the voyage from Rock Island toward Clinton.
Police report shows a fatal shooting near a landing involving two men linked to the group calling itself the Roving Cowboys. Recovered items include business cards, letters, a license to peddle in Chicago, and a bogus mail address Christopher Leonidas & Son. The younger man died en route to the station. the older man died at the scene, with post mortem noting a close range bullet through the torso and liver.
A three year old boy, George Dewey Mann, was struck by a latied hall at Emery five miles west of Mason City last night. The impact caused his neck to snap, and he died immediately. A doctor described a household remedy mentioned in the clipping appears to be misread and unrelated.
John E. Strayer, longtime Johnstown resident and former Buffalo and Press Association writer, recounts past disasters from Johnstown Pa. He notes 1889 flood toll, 190? mine disaster, and a fatal opera house panic. He foresees a new exhibit at St. Louis fair depicting the recent tragedy.
Mrs Kale Pike and Henry Grieber faced Justice Hunter on charges of assault with intent to murder William Pike. Testimony noted William’s drinking, a nighttime shooting, and a 22 Rug found at Grieber’s bed. The justice found insufficient evidence to bind over either defendant, and discharged them. Pike testified, with both parties described as financially comfortable.
Mason City faces a rabies scare with multiple canine cases. residents arm for dog destruction, shooting unmutated dogs citywide. Great Western section witnesses report a mad dog at large, fueling alarm as authorities urge drastic humane action.
Proceedings in the Guy estate ended with Harvey W. Guy withdrawing his bankruptcy petition. The court noted no further order. Guy and attorneys reported settlements and repayment plans including a $250 loan and $500 on hand, with hotel furnishings retained to cover partial shortages.
A jealous bartender A K Belding killed his grandmother in law Mrs J McGrashey and Franks Woodworth then warned his father in law before surrendering to police. The sensational events echo a chaotic crime spree tied to personal vendettas.
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