Insurgents Active in Cuba Amid Peace Talks and Naval Movements
Rebels reported destroying bridges on the Western Cuban railway near Los Ralacios and Santa Cruz, with 2,600 insurgents near Matanzas and rumored plans to march toward Havana. Secretary Taft sails for Havana aboard Des Moines as peace negotiations limp along. U S ships bolster positions and preparations continue.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuban Western Railway
Los Ralacios
Santa Cruse
Matanzis
Taft
Tampa
Fla
Des Maines
Pahnit
Palpia
Alfredo Zayas
Liberal Party
Zayas
Ote
Tuit
Lberals
Palma
Eld
United States
Bejucal
Jiso
Pino Guerra
Denver
Dixie
Cienfuegos
Des Moines
Tait
Ualis
Cr Dikie
Mariettd
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Criser Minneapolis
Cuba
United States Marshal Visits Quasqueton for Liquor Laws Probe
United States Marshal Healey from Cedar Rapids and a deputy visited Quasqueton on Wednesday to investigate alleged liquor law violations tied to the M. B. A. picnic day. No arrests were made, but public unease and talk of further developments persisted as the probe aimed to curb illicit activity and prevent potential trouble.
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United States
Mr. Healey
Ceshir Rapids
Stearn
Quasqueton
Healy
Quasquetonian
Progress of the Campaign: Johnston Letter Aids Iowa Republicans
The Des Moines Register and Leader reports the Johnston letter bolsters the campaign. About 300,000 Iowa Republicans would incur roughly 36,000 in postage plus printing and addressing costs. Democratic managers deny railroad funding or other channels. The August letter remains the focal document.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Bolt
Cummins
Dolliver
Conner
Iowa
Hunter
John
Runnells
Pullman Company of
Chicago
Johnston
Dante
Long time deposit mystery tied to Waterloo bank
Abe Hicks deposited 400 dollars in a Waterloo bank during 1884 and, after ten years, returned to claim it with a bondsman. The bank had kept silent, unsure of his fate, while the owner kept suspending hope the lost certificate would appear. Hicks finally collected the funds, revealing the duration and lenders involved.
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Wilan Wicks
Waterhia
Wits
Abe
Hicks
Waterloo
Ageeut
Wi Hicks
Chicago
Chiveago
Wytie Hla Awk National Bank
Blau Bank
Altity
Mu Wicks
H. G. Johnson
Mr. Hicks
Real Estate Transfers from Tuesday's Daily
J W Matthias transfers property to Henry G Calkins in Hast Waterloo for 2800 dollars. Ria T Cowin sells to Bertha J Wall in Kart Waterloo for 450 dollars.
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J. W. Matthias
Henry.g. Calkins
Hast Waterloo
Ria T. Cowin
Bertha J. Wall
Kart Waterloo
Top of Syndigate Wedding Plans Amid Nighttime Noises
An article describes a couple's plan to wed atop a Syndicate building to avoid disruptive celebrations by guests. Security guards, elevated guests, and a rooftop garden are arranged to shield the ceremony from intimidating noises and crowds while Cedar River views are cited as a backdrop.
Terrorists Kill Another General in Street Shooting
An assassination on a Warsaw street claims General Nical nioff of the artillery was killed by revolutionists who fled. Obsequies for General Trepom were held at Petarhat with absent employer. Reports from St Petersburg discuss counterterrorist actions, court-martial trials, and arrests amid shifting loyalties.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Nicalnioff
Moecning
Ceneral Trevom
Petarhat
Trenoil
St. Petersburg
Russi
Hertwenstein
Trepall
Res Audant
Imperial
Count Wilte
Count I Taare
Protect von der Lauity
Buyner
Stolypin
Priters
Siedice
Martinl
Quiet home wedding unites Harriett Kersey and Clydalywin
Last evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J J Kersey 414 Logan avenue a quiet home wedding united Harriett I Kersey and Clydalywin as husband and wife. The ceremony was conducted promptly at 830 by Rev HW Stauffacher pastor of Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church.
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Mya. J. Kersey
Logan Avenue
Mace
Mr. Clydalywin
Jad and Drihil couple wed in pink white affair
Jad the Drihil couple wed in a bower of sufflax and carnations as vows of love and fidelity were pled. The color scheme was pink and white with carnations and asters adorning the scene. The bride wore silver gray voile over silk and carried pink roses. A three course supper followed for about eighty intimate friends and relatives. Out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Waldman Miss Ruth of Fort Dolge Mrs. M. Irwin and Misses Grayce Laura Irwin. Mr and Mrs Irwin planned to go to Highmore to start a restaurant venture. Both families are well regarded in Waterloo and wish the couple happiness in their new home.
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Jad
Drihil
Misa
Irene Wild
Mazel Dabns
Maybelle Barret
Isle Ain
Waterloo
Taft Arrives in Havana for Meetings With Cuban Officials
The cruiser Des Moines bearing Secretary Taft and party reached Havana at 7:30 a.m. The delegation boarded to greet the Cuban secretary of state, then went ashore to the palace to call on President Palm? at Velock.
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Associated Press
Havana
Des Moines
Taft
Istate
President Palms
Lenvelock
Charity hearings in Mary Nav arrangements uncertain
Notes from Sept 19 indicate tentative hearings at the home of the American minister Mr. Morgan in Mary Nav with no final plans until today’s formalities. Separate dispatches place Alfredo Zayas aboard the cruiser Denver awaiting Taft while Cuba mediation and possible armed intervention loom, and a local boy with a club foot near Presb hospital is slated for surgery funded by neighbors.
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Travana
Taft
Mr. Morgan
Mary Nav
Zayas
Denver
Navana
Alfredo Zayas
Himelf
Washington, D
Cuba
Navy Department
Tutt
Bacon
Palma
United States
Dominican
Frederick Funston
Washington
War Department
Pahma
Wavana
New York
Rero- Sulionary
Titilar Yenilence
Gop
State Street
West Park
Presb Hospital
Uley
Otto
Constable Arrested in Bootlegging Case at Quasqueton
Quasqueton Sept 19 Special. A local constable was arrested on liquor sale without a license after alleged exchanges with fish commissioners while investigating Wapsie River violators. He was bonded under $200 and to appear at the federal court, as commissioners Brees Greene and Yordy had earlier helped jail violators and faced retaliation.
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Quasquetun
Depty
Mike Heatey
Cedar Rapids
Grand Jury
EL Brees
H. Yordy
Waterloo
C. M. Greene
Brees
Greene
Calaboose
Oxford Sunelion
Wal
Altho
Yordy
Green
Wapsié
Wreck of Rock Island train at Cimarron river tolls two dead
Associated Press report from Dover and Guthrie details a Rock Island wreck when a bridge near Dover collapsed under a train. Two known dead, fifty-plus passengers tossed into the Cimarron, eight drowned, twenty missing, others rescued miles downstream as driftwood and floodwaters carried cars into the river.
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Associated Press
Dover
Rept
Rock Island
Cimarron River
Guthrie
Okla
Bent
Cork
Drita Case Roils Chippewa Falls River Dispute
A dispatch from Brack River Falls cites river company officials denying knowledge of a mission. The report mentions a car stuck in yielding sand near Mississippi River, possible injuries or deaths among occupants, and a settlement over a clash between the company and John Batts. Darwin visited town Saturday, but officials claim no understanding of any mission.
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Chipnewa Falla
Wis
Mississippi
Brack River Falls
Iver Darwin
John Bk. Batts
Darwin
Enrollment boom at Normal School Cedar Falls year over year
Cedar Falls date Sept 14 enrollment at the Normal School exceeds 1,000 this term, up from last year as students arrive daily. President Seerley and faculty express strong optimism about growth, with strengthened faculty and smooth class work noted amid a busy start to the term.
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Cedar Falls
Seerley
Death of A. M. Felter Shocks Rowley Community
The people of Rowley mourn the sudden death of A. M. Felter who, while shocking corn for the fleet, was stricken with apoplexy and died instantly. He leaves a widow two sons and one daughter, plus a mother Mrs John Bolton of Independence. The funeral was held today.
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Rowter
Rowley
A. M. Felter
Tie
John Bolton
Independence
Funeral Services for Ex-Governor Warner Held in Michigan
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Masonic Temple for Ex-Governor Warner. A battalion of the Michigan National Guard escorted the remains to the cemetery.
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Bliss
Michigan
Bagbuaw
Mich
Masonic Temple
Warner
Slat
Michigan National Guard
Theo
Wreck on riverboat river disaster near Dover
A riverboat wreck sent passengers adrift in swift currents as a sandbar blocked progress near Dover. Four men nailed to the smoker sought help from the shore while others clung to driftwood. Rescue efforts saved several. many were lost, with reports extending downstream to Kingfisher and beyond. John L. Sullivan arrived in Oklahoma City claiming a drowning in the Dover wreck.
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Cashion
Kingfisher
Col. M. O. Wright
Denver
W. H. Balmer
Lawrence
Kas
Oklahoma City
Okla
John L. Sullivan
Wis
Dover
Big Barn and Contents Burn at La Verle
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed a large barn on the Gregory Gray farm, north of La Verle, with hay, grain, livestock, and farming implements lost. Three calves, many chickens, a team of horses, and loft hay were consumed. Insurance will partly cover the loss amid doubt about the cause ranging from incendiary acts to careless smoking. The La Porte district fair opened with fine weather, showcasing farm products, cattle, horses, hogs, and especially corn. Waterloo Day events and races were planned for tomorrow with anticipation of good entertainment.
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Gray
la Parte
Waterloo
la Porte
Wreckage of River Car Strikes Its Side in Swift Current
In the amoking cay, the car went into the river with about thirty passengers aboard. A few escaped. The vehicle broke free of the wreckage and struck the river on its side, then whirled and slowly righted before being swept downstream.
Company official denies Darwin involvement in Dietz conflict
An officer stated the company has no role with Darwin in resolving the Dietz trouble, calling it ridiculous to think private citizens can settle a murder attempt case. He noted Dietz faces assault charges and that settlement lies with the courts, while Darwin’s earlier request for expenses to visit Dietz was refused.
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Darwin
Davidson
Dietz
Diets
Dowie ousted as Wilbur Voliva wins Zion leader post
In Chicago a landslide result of 1,906 to 6 and 7 establishes Wilbur Glenn Voliva as general overseer of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church in Zion. John Alexander Dowie loses his claim to leadership after leading over 22,000 followers worldwide, with Dowie reportedly frail and preparing one final address.
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Chicago
Seni
John Alexander
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church
Zion
Alfred E.bills
Voliva
Bills
Landis
Dowie
Mexico
Shun Lwa Secres
Deacons
Peters
Willbite
Twins left on doorstep shock Parkersburg home
The town buzzes over a thunderstorm drop off of twins found on a doorstep. The Booheisers could not keep the children and the infants were taken in by Mr and Mrs EH Parentile as temporary guardians. They will be placed with the Children's Home Finding society of Des Moines as investigators seek the natural parents.
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Parkersburg
EH. J
Parentile
Des Moines
Uwn
Illness in Jesup area sparks typhoid fears
A Sept 19 report from Jesup notes rising sickness with several typhoid fever cases and common illnesses among children and adults. Mrs W M Lemon, wife of a Methodist minister, is gravely ill with typhoid fever threats. The Hersh family widow suffers health decline since Edith Hersh’s death. Local doctor cautions about possible well and surface contamination. Alice Perry of LaPorte visited Waterloo yesterday.
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Jesup
Septi
W. M. Lemon
Eforsh
Barclay Township
Edith Hersh
Tyahold
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