Death Angel Calls Pioneer Elizabeth Reichman Fuchs
Mrs Elizabeth Reichman Fuchs longtime Poyner township resident died at 8 30 this morning aged sixty nine from old age and complications. Born in Breusen Germany January 18 187, she immigrated in 1852 and married Joseph Fuchs in 1855. The couple lived in Freeport Hill and later Poyner township retiring to a long life with eight children and twenty five grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church Thursday May 10 officiated by Rev Father Forkerbrook. Black Hawk county mourns a pioneer and neighbor.
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Elizabeth Reichman Fuchs
Tirty
Poyner Township
Breusen
Germany
Amelia
Joseph Fuchs
Freeort
Hill
Poyner
Fuchs
Vof
St. Marr's Catholic Church
Father Forkerbrook
Black Hawk County
White Beaver Indian scout Frank Howell dies of heart disease
Col Frank OG Howell known as the famous Indian scout White Beaver has died of heart disease in Texas. The obituary notes his long service and renown, detailing his role in frontier exploration and relations with Native communities.
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Associated P. N
Texas
Frank OG. Howell
Brown White Beaver
el Pa
Facts in the Case on State Taxes and Cummins Reforms
A Special Correspondence argues state tax increases under Cummins, contending that higher state taxes accompanied by increased expenditures are offset by railroad tax gains. It defends Gov. Cummins against broad blame, blaming local taxation limits on real estate assessors and boards, with a defense of the governor’s overall fiscal record.
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SAF Ofs
Sie Lass Whder Shaw
Bate Lss
Bildings Ay
Ander Shaw
Cummins
Teailroae
Tack
Cimmins
Gunnin
Stat
Cumnies
Atate Board of Review
Ube
Mi Boards of Supervisors
Tax assessors adjust land valuations amid long dispute
The article reports on adjustments to real estate valuations by Gov. Cuummips and associates, noting increases and decreases across years 1203 and 1405. It cites figures like a $71,962,155 net decrease and a $024,703 valuation, framing the dispute as a battle over fair statewide taxation and alleging the Sinw administration underreports while Cuummips pushes toward lawful, fair reductions.
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Cuummips
Shaw
Channing
Sinw
Jimassegset
Huo Low
Mate
Gov
Cumming
Samuel Smith Dies in Waterloo Calfornia Departure
Samuel Smith an elderly Waterloo native and father of Albert M. Smith died Wednesday at the Uliah hospital in California after mind failure. He had lived in Waterloo thirty five years, recently moved to California with his son, and will be interred at Cypress Hill. He is survived by a wife and two sons, Albert of Petaluma and Carl in Minnesota, plus a sister and several relatives in Michigan.
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Putatuae
Calif
Argus
Semuel Smith
Waterloo
Net Smith
Albert M. Smith
Uliah Hospital
Aliahate Hospital
New York
California
Alder
Blackburn
WO Sage
Hiram Clyumplin
Witterloo
Henry Owen
Lester Township
Michigan
Land Transactions in Waterloo and East Waterton
Irregular, fragmented text appears to record real estate transfers in Waterloo and Waterton regions. Mentions areas such as East Waterton and West Waterloo, with an apparent sale to Thomas E. Leeper and a price around $1000. Source text is garbled and difficult to parse fully.
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Torniett
United States
Alesandir Melarland
Thomas E. Leeper
West
Waterloo
Convention Attendees Hear Speeches At Iowa Grand Chapter Meet
Delegates from across the state gather for the fourteenth annual meeting of the Iowa Grand Chapter of the PLB. Speeches are delivered by W. G. Sears, Wyo Alibreeht, and A. H. Dough. The event includes a smoker, a reception, and planned sessions starting the next day.
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Sioax
le Lowe
Slayer
W. G. Sears
I Palmer
Alibreeht
Vic City
A. H. Dough
Uhe Association
Poor Dates Dead In Cedar Rapids Court
Fragmentary notice from Cedar Rapids records reports the death of a local figure with conflicting dates and unclear details about a commercial agent and involved parties. The brief item notes a Daly years term and mentions San A and Tallway in the context of the case.
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F F. Bates
B. Tallway
DALY
al San A
Syndicate forms to finance San Francisco rebuilding
A syndicate to fund San Francisco reconstruction formed in New York with Frank A. Vanderlip, H H S Bhick, Senator Newlands, Thomas Magee, and others. It aims to spread risk among insurers and trusts to back private property loans, notably major office buildings, anticipating securing needed laws and investor confidence. Record Harriman fast train run beats prior marks from Oakland to Omaha in 41 hours 12 minutes with guest Miss Alice Roosevelt.
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New York
Brst
San Francisco
Frank A. Vanderlip
Nationallity Banks
Bhick
United States Realty and ‘Improvement Company
Newlands
Nevada
Thomas Magee
Lane
Simonson
National City Mant
Aadicate
le Syndicate
Harriman
Harriman Special
Omaha
Neb
Oakland Pier
Alice Troosevelt
Miners Unite at Convention Endorses Pact and Political Support
The convention yesterday endorsed a wage and conditions agreement with mine workers and urged political backing for candidates. President Mitchell addressed the gathering praising the solidarity and predicting future negotiations may shift to national leaders, while urging unity to secure better terms through collective strength.
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Serta
Hoan
New York
Mitchell
Fcm
Matt
Lam
United Mine Workers
Lhent
Saloon Open Hours Case Decides Night Prohibition Rule
A Supreme Court ruling by Justlet Ladd clarifies that saloons must close at 10 pm and stay closed until 5 am. Opening even briefly, or by employees, violates the statute as a continuation of sales during prohibited hours. The decision treats doors left ajar or brief openings as ongoing illegal operation.
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Maines
Supreme Court
Justlet Ladd
Ap Jdm
Msregard
Rosenthal
Hobson
Poyner Township Assessment Figures and Totals
The Poyner township assessment lists poll figures under 45 105 over 45 85 with total actual value 202 990. Animal tallies include Colts one to three years old horses stalls steers bulls swine and sheep with values totaling 244197 for Helfers and other items such as moneys and credits 89 10 merchandise 20372 and other persons property 2534.
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Poyner Township
Flo Panett Gatlie
Helfers
Uws
Steers
Waterloo teacher resigns amid temperance controversy
A Waterloo schoolteacher resigned after families complained that her father was a druggist and due to tensions with the superintendent and a high school teacher. She was later elected to another post, with officials saying the move avoids embarrassment to the school. A local comment likened employing druggist offspring to employing sons and daughters of saloonkeepers, a view not shared by fair-minded residents.
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Waterloo
Elec Leon Degauss
Sonie
Witecho
Board of Education
Nashua Man Dies After Accidental Self Inflicted Wound
Nashua May Wins Thiel shot himself yesterday noon in Dan Shields saloon. He died about 30 p.m. without regaining consciousness. Coroner London from New Hampton convened a jury and inquest found death due to accidental pistol wound. He, 40, came from Albert Lea three weeks ago with wife and sister. Funeral services planned in Cresco.
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Nashus
Thiel
Nan
Dan Shield
Aluon
London
New Hampton
T. McNeill
L. A. Bucklin
G. B. Ellison
Peter Rink
Dlmney
Baloon
Iis
Albert Loa Ahort
Ws Jlome
Cresco
Ul St. Dives
Brat
Wheelock Editor Dies in Minnesota Press Row
The Death of Joseph A. Wheelock, editor in chief of Ye So Maut Pigacer Press, St. An, Minn. is reported with details from May incident. The obituary confirms his leadership at Pio gece Prosar and notes his long tenure in newspaper work.
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So Maut Pigacer Press
St.an
Minn
Joseph A. Wheelock
The
Piogece Prosar
Vesuvius Diary From Capri to Naples Destruction
Mrs. J G Whidlney of Independence recounts a daughter’s account of Vesuvius eruption seen from Capri and Naples. ash fall, lava rivers, roofs crushed, streets piled with dust, refugees sleeping in the streets, priests easing mobs with saints, Naples in distress as lines burn and roofs collapse.
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J. G. Whidlney
Naples
Tighes
Capri
New York
Uren
Java
Action Against More Druggists in County Liquor Permit Suits
Blanket petitions filed against Cedar Falls La Porte Hudson and Waterloo druggists seek revocation of intoxicating liquor permits. Cases allege repeated issuance of liquor without proper applications and cite section 2400 of the law. Officials including local pastors are named as plantiffs in the sweeping action.
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Cedar Falls
la Ra
Hudson
Waterloo
Liem
I. J. Preifer
Main Treet
Court orders and actions against Waterloo pharmacists
Court records show suits against druggists in Cedar Falls, da Porte, and Hudson, with hearings at the May term presided by Judge Platt. Proceedings may forfeit registrations if pharmacists, proprietors, or clerks ridicule the chapter. clerks will forward judgments to the state commissioners of pharmacy.
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Commissioners of Pharmacy
Cedar, Falls
da Porte
Hudson
Waterloo
Distriet Court
Black Hawk
Western Mutual to Continue Business, Insolvency Unfounded
After days of rumors, Western Mutual Insurance Association in this city was declared solvent by state auditors. Officers testified that exams found no basis for insolvency or revocation of the charter. The Western Mutual and related Property Mutual had been examined. auditors report no grounds to close or suspend operations.
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Wemnesday
Martin
Hie Fed
Property Mutual Association
Baimds
Property Mutual
Western Mutual
Auditor of State
Western
Auditors Office
Tori
Drug Trust Attack Reported In Senate and Agencies
A May 1 Associated Press report states government action to amend the drug trust case in Indiana Circuit Court seeking immunity against firms and individuals tied to the alleged price control scheme. The implicated groups include the Proprietary Association of America the National Wholesale Druggists Association and the National Association of Manufacturers. Washington investigations and a House move to scrutinize expenditures are noted. Senator Corman of Maryland dies at home after a long illness. President criticized following remarks in Washington. Projection noted for broader federal inquiries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Attorney Central
Mundy
District of Indiana
Drug Trust
United States
de Andant
Proprietary Association of America
National
Senator Corman
Maryland
Senate
Hepre
We Mann
Imoia
Dr Allen A Specialist Promotes Violet-Ray Cabinet Therapy
Dr Allen a veteran practitioner advertises a Violet-Ray and Steam Electric cabinet claiming 500 candle power to purge poisons, build blood, and strengthen nerves. He asserts rapid cures for chronic diseases, offers free examinations, and lists office at Syndicate block, 314 door Ny with hours 9 to 12 am and 1 to 5 pm.
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Allen
Hot Springs
Jones
Stoom Ny
Ordoor
Friserol-Saldly-uf
President’s order hurts eight child family case in navy aid
In Washington the president issued a mandatory order forbidding discharge of any young man from the navy unless physically unfit. A crippled father, a mother with a babe, and eight children including a 20 year old son in the navy faced continued service. Mr Mann urged that such families must not be hindered by presidential edict while seeking discharge for support. In the Senate, Dryden’s amendment to Elkins coat provisions delaying effect to July 1909 was adopted.
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Hro
Navy
Mann
Secretar of
Tf Ue
House
Washington, D. C
Senate
Dryden
Accidents at Clarksville Reported in May
Special notes a foreman’s son in Clarksville is injured with a broken leg after being struck by a cart near a livery barn site. A boy named Larson caused the accident while the group played near the hill. Clyde Newnan fell from a bogey and is able to walk but remains sore.
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Clyde Newnan
Bat
Unclear OCR snippet on district petition and stock sale
Fragmentary text mentions May 1 and a district petition filed by Kawing and a stock commission company. It also references alleged drug treatment and a horse sale with dates including Thursday and Saturday March 10.
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Taditmagnesia
Instron
Kawing Todig
Stolck Commission
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