No Wedding Bells For Her No Wedding Bells For Her
Miss Winnifred C Towne of this city and Mr Percy W Carrington of Cedar Falls wed secretly at Miss Towne s grandparents home. The ceremony was performed by a Cedar Falls minister. The couple planned a surprise honeymoon to Sedalia Missouri departing after securing a license late to avoid local notice. Carrington twenty three Towne nineteen have been sweethearts for years. Towne recently accepted a theatre musical director post in Sedalia. Carrington formerly worked at Harris Cole Cedar Falls for five years. They are prominent in Waterloo society and leave for their new home tonight.
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Winnifred C. Towne
Percy W. Carrington
Cedar Falls
Miss Towne
C. C. Hopkins
Carrington
Sedalia
Waterloo
Harris-Cole Company
Call to Kentuckians to Return Home Gala Proclamation
Fraskfort Kentucky issues a call to former Kentuckians now living elsewhere to return to Louisville for a homecoming during June 1 to 17. The proclamation urges all generations to drop work and duties and come back to Kentucky, promising a joyous welcome and urging a revival of state pride.
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Fraskfort
Kyo
Lauisville
Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentue
John Ridenour Dies After Illness At Garrison Iowa
John Ridenour longtime Garrison resident died Tuesday morning at his home near Garrison following a brief illness of about a week. Born in Preston County West Virginia around 1820 he lived in Keokuk and Benton counties before settling on the farm near Garrison. He was married August 14 1866 to Ellenbeth Frash at Aurora and later worked as a miller and teacher before his death May 1906 at age 86 years 2 months and 22 days.
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Garrison
Tohn Ridenour
Jhs
Monda
J. &. Ridenour
Waterloo
John Ridenour
Preston County
West Virginia
Akzo
Lews
Kingwood
Keokuk County
Benton County
Ellenbeth Frash
Aurora
Beloved German Baptist Minister Passes After Long Life
West Virginia born minister, married woman and eleven grown children survive to honor his memory. He served since 1857 in the German Baptist church, performing many duties. He died after a long life of faith, with phrase about a journey finished and reward to come. Notable children listed across several states including Iowa, Oregon, Georgia, Kansas, and New York.
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West Virginia
Vier Ducal
Canandaigua
New York
Jjames
Garrison
Iowa
John
Dysart
Jackson
Cascade Locks
Oregon
Judson
Allurta
Georgia
Jesse
Lowa
Josey
Watersloo
Millie McCready
Marion
Kansas
Sacha Brollier
Ore
Messie Newcomb
Jesup
Down
Sevilla Ridenour
Jows
Sitaney
Lefore
German Baptist Church
Howard Promotes Rail Line From Cognon to Austin
Howard arrives in Independence and remains for two to three days before heading to New York. He says funds exist to build and equip a Chicago Anamosa and Northern line between Cognon and Austin, Minnesota, with routes from Quasqueton undecided. The likely path to Austin would use the Wapsipinicon river valley, offering prime rail business prospects northwest of Independence.
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Howeard
Independence
New York
Howard
Cognon
Aussin
Minnala
Chicago
Anamosa
Aumiumasa
Quasqueton
Austin
Wupsipticon
Lo Witterloo
Minnesota
Salon
Wapsle
Tiroes
Xoud Busines
Uae
Water Noa smith robbers' safe forced open by expert drill
An old safe was drilled and opened at a Water Noa location after fifteen years of use as protection for valuables. The incident occurred while Patrol officers were away. the safe yielded after one and a half hours, with no material damage noted to the safe or its contents. The thief is described as an expert safecracker, often called to similar jobs.
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Offtlaens-Heralit
Coharn
Spreeker
Bey
Goliry
Svankmian
Bologny
Rente
Bolongi
Salali
Mny
Milan
Berlin
Ure
Madrid
Ceuta
Morocco
Rift
Spain
London
Tod
Oil price variations stir antitrust probe in Iowa
Des Moines May 11. Figures on oil prices across ten towns show changes from one half to five cents per gallon. Attorney General Mullan says if figures are accurate he will begin prosecution under the Standard Oil Company antitrust case after discrimination allegations are sharpened.
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Covening Press
Dew Moines
Tawa
Mullan
Divorce for Clark in Slayers Case Report
Evening Press reports in Dubame Louisiana on May 13 that William Clark, recently accused in the murder of Roy Sumner of Davenport, sought divorce. The record indicates Mrs Clark and Sumner maintained criminal relations the day before the killing.
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Evening Press
Dubame
Willam Chirk
Roy Sumner
Davenport
Mra Clark
Sumner
Contagion Fears Eased as Koester Not Exposed at Hotel
In Dewar near quarantine, Henry Koester slept briefly at the royal hotel in Waterloo. Health officials concluded he was not exposed to smallpox, though he is a family member of a patient. A wider outbreak study notes four local cases contracted elsewhere, with three patients in county custody and Miss Pearl Nornsin quarantined in this city. Police catch forgery suspect Mike Kelly at the glove factory. he returned the stolen funds after being intercepted at the depot. Rural free delivery routes announced for Iowa towns and postmasters appointed, amid Des Moines post office revenue data.
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Broom Wriday
Geer Sumner
Paige Sweltver
Henry Koester
Hiis
Dewar
Hoye Hotel
van Metre
Deester
Nnemen
Roester
Koester
Apredd
Amukely
Norman Xposal
Pearl Nornsin
Lttgourney
Normin
Mfker Sumner
Waterloo
Creedora Stoby Tuklagion
Holden
Mike Kelly
Kelly
Bell Clothing House
Commercial Bank
Anderson Cigar
Ed Sayer
Rieve Works
Inggase
Washington
D. C
Lidora
Lowa County
South Amana
Lowa
Tirevr
Iowa
Tragic Case In City Hospital Involves Medical Experiment Claim
A distressed patient named Orris, once in the care of the city hospital, allegedly agreed to medical treatment in exchange for his body for scientific purposes. The case reveals prior marriage, a fatal shooting of his former wife’s second husband, and questions about the legality and ethics of the arrangement.
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Dailge
George Orris
Shah
Orris
Floyd
Hiv
Winyed
Pwas Killa
Smooth Swindler at Dubuque Restaurant Foiled
A con man entered a Dubuque restaurant on a Friday night and tried to shortchange the proprietor Stein Ward by paying with a two dollar bill for a five cent cigar and a nickel in change. The suspect swapped dollars for a collar and left, abandoning extra change on the counter. Steinbach later spotted the man across the street and confronted him. The same scam reportedly occurred at a Newport restaurant.
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Dutiane
Steinholelt
Steinbach
Sitollar
Much Married Woman and Jealous Rivalry in Ball-Sweeney Case
In Maxon City on May 12 threats of violence emerged as R A Ball and Mark A Sweeney, both married to the same woman, clash over a dispute involving Ball kidnapping his child staying with Mrs Ball. Ball was fined 25 dollars on arrest. Sweeney was jailed for detaining the child. The quarrel escalates as Mrs Ball-Sweeney seeks divorce from Ball to Nebraska, then remarries Sweeney, but Nebraska law blocks divorce actions within six months. The case involves a grand jury considering Sweeney for allegedly knowing he married the wife of another. A later note references a six month chase across the country and a subsequent development in Shortt.
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Connel
Binis
Sing
R.A. Ball
Mark A. Sweeney
Ball
Sweeney
Bat
Retalias Lion
Aveman
Tmother
Farmers urged to buy stock in Chicago co op store
A report states farmers south of Waterloo are buying stock in a Chicago co operative grocery to gain lower prices. The Courier urges locals to support Waterloo merchants, noting home trade sustains farm values and warns against funding foreign firms. Local merchants have backed farmers financially for years.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Black Hawk County
Escape From Stray Bullet In River Fishing Area
Front page notes stray bullet danger near Bleckawk river mouth during fishing. A butler dodged a bullet near Lawless and Siberling, while youths fired along the east riverbank. Warns that target shooting is common but unsafe. advises backstopped targets and caution in woods as season brings families out. Police report Jease Wood fined $25 for assault in Switzer's court.
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Rank Stherling
Alty
Lawless
Bleck
Mt. Siberling
Ely
Foreign News Budget Reflects Global Diversity at Assembly
St Petersburg May 1 and a parade of nations at the national assembly showcased a mix of costumes from nobles to workers. Premier Goremkin and cabinet attended in uniform as diplomats listened in. A brief speech urged honesty for liberty’s victims, provoking loud cheers and calls for a swift reply to the throne. The session adjourned after addressing reforms and a committee was named to draft a response.
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St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Bokhara
Kirghiz Steppes
Caucasus
Pale
Central Asia
the Tribune
Nicholas
Goremykin
Mouromtseff
Dolma
Mouromtsef
Mouromiseff
Ivan
United States
A. DL
Fealty to honesty marks Russian parliament session
In Petersburg on May 12 the second sitting of the house of parliament featured a dramatic demonstration for integrity. The response to the royal speech was incomplete but indicated push for constitutional monarchy with full rights, amnesty for political prisoners, universal suffrage, and abolition of the death penalty. Friendly ties with the lower chamber were noted as President of the assembly was welcomed.
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Dy Associated Press
Sty .Petersburg
Ai. Peterabure
Cau
Fouma
Assembly
Prof
Mouroimtsef
Prat
Douomtseff
Camourabile
Baton Fuetion
Council of the Vmpire
Mule
He Peisants
de Witte
Count Solsky
Winter Palace
Count de Ville
Nik Taam
Yatins
Count de Witte
M. Manukhin
Tower House
Amnesties and reform dominate Russia's imperial council session
In a tense session the throne speech prompts debate on amnesty and civil rights. Officials jealously guard prerogatives as Count Witte and others join the empire’s council, signaling a shift from palace pomp to modernizing governance amid calls for labor, army, church, and education reforms.
Russian minister Iswolsky named foreign minister at last
Official word announces M Iswolsky formerly Russian minister at Copenhagen is appointed successor to Count Lamsdorf as minister of foreign affairs and Lamsdorf nominated to join the empire council.
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M. Iswolsky
Copenhagen
Lamsdorf
Fat
Council of the Empire
Dennison Named Democratic Governor Candidate in Iowa
Cedar Rapids May 18 It is announced that John D Dennison of Dubuque will be an active candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Iowa The report notes his candidacy is being promoted by Movening Press and local party circles
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Movening Press
Cedar Rapids
John Db. Dennison
Dubuque
Tragic Mining Accident Claims Local Workers
May 12 Ostaloosa James Richmond, a Nutting engineer at Beacon mines, died after a fall during a misadventure. His body was recovered. Jessie Montgomery and Hattie Pringle were also killed in the incident, with Liu and others sustaining injuries.
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C Evening Press
Ostaloosa
James Richmond
Beacon Mines
Liu
Jessie Montgomery
Hattie Pringle
Mach
Murder in New York Attack on an Aged Couple Tolay
A powerful man entered the home of 76 year old August Hupfer choking him into unconsciousness and killed his 75 year old wife. Police arrested James McPartland a night watchman on suspicion, in a case that unsettles the city.
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New York
Associated Press
August Hupfer
Iasawit— Tal
Hupfer
Spfeion
Real Estate Cransters Deals in Cedar Pass and Hudson
Saturday's Daily reports real estate transfers led by James A. Trindle selling a cedar pass lot to C. A. Kingsler for 4 dollars. Alfred T. Starr transfers a Hudson lot to Lucile Richards for 4000 dollars. Helen Starr to Be Luella Richards Hudson lot for 200 dollars. Carrie Hrees to Ifred Hampson West Waterloo lot. Charles W. Buwa to Julia Wheelan East Watériuo lot for 1600 dollars.
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James A. Trindle
C. A. Kingsler
Cedar Pass
Alfred T. Starr
Lucile Richards
Hudson
Helen Starr
Luella Richards
Carrie Hrees
Ifred Hampson
West Waterloo
Charles W. Buwa
Julia Wheelan
East Watériuo
RWRE FENCE UNCOVERED
Police recovered nine bicycles after a raid this morning at Petach Tat. Chief Sweitzer interviewed suspects, and Henry Bisdorf is jailed as the alleged mastermind. Stolen wheels had been altered and interchanged parts, making owner identification difficult, with some owners only later recognizing their property at city hall.
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Saili
Jess
Sweitzer
Henry Bisdorf
Joseph
Hiex
Bindarf
Grand Jury Held Over Roscoe Brooks Case
Roscoe Brooks preliminary examination postponed from last Thursday to Monday, held privately with families and counsel allowed. Milas Clara Trunby, prosecuting witness, was represented by County Attorney Smith. Brooks was bound over on $300 bond posted by his father.
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Lamont
Roscoe Brooks
Richards
Idgewood
Broolish
Milas Clara Trunby
Smith
Independence
Inatha Elliott
Brooks
Grand Jury
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