Defense of0n Has Innings Dramatic Trial Testimony
The trial recounts key testimony after a shooting at the Phillips home. John Ehr describes Henry Phillips Jr reporting his father’s death while Mrs. Phillips, Sheriff Shores, and Dr. Waterbury provide details on the wounds, the poker, and the events surrounding the fatal shots.
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C. A. Waterbury
John Ehr
Henry Phillips, Jr
Henry
Ebr
Phillips
Phi
Phillips’ Feet, One End Four Or Five Inches Away From the Sink. Mr. Ehr
Henry Phillips
McCaskill
Mr. Phillips
Alfred Longley
Dr. Waterbury
Ife
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Mr. Philips
Philips
McCoy
Waterbury
Deputy Leighton Resigns as Deputy Sheriff to Become Chief of Police
Deputy Sheriff A Leighton tendered his resignation to Sheriff F M Shores effective April 18. He praises the sheriff’s officer for ability integrity and impartiality and notes his own promotion to chief of police with greater responsibility and higher pay. Shores has several applications but has not yet chosen a successor.
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A. Leighton
F. M. Shores
Leighton
Sherif
Shores
The Posy Bed by Little Folks at First Congregational
Mothers will feel proud tonight as the primary department presents The Posy Bed at the First Congregational Sunday school. Children will sing songs and perform tunes under the direction of Mrs. Ja L. Brooke and Mrs. Harry W. Sigworth.
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First Congregational Sunday School
Mia. Ja L. Brooke
Harry W. Sigworth
Auction sale at R M Cowing Co in First National building
R M Cowing Co to begin a large auction at their store tomorrow April 10 at 2 30 and 7 30 pm to raise 10000 within ten days for 51 percent stock formerly held by Rogers Thurman Co jewelers who went into receivership in Chicago. The store offers full jewelry lines and expects strong turnout from Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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R. M. Cowing & Co
First National
Rogers, Thurman & Co
Waterloo
Flood Victims Need Aid as 30,000 Homeless
The Mississippi flood toll grows with over 2,000 square miles flooded and at least thirty dead. Relief offices report slow contributions despite promises of free shipping for all donations, including money and supplies, to flood victims. The disaster devastates clothing, food, tools, furniture, bedding, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Express
Jealous of the New Camel at the Paris Zoo
At the Jardin des Plantes Paris a jealous elephant rivaled a new baby camel for attention by dousing onlookers with water. The crowd laughed as the rival display unfolded. Nearby news notes Mrs Harry Hutchington wife of a club cafe proprietor underwent a surgical operation at Pine Street Hospital this morning and is in satisfactory condition.
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Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
India
Harry Hutchington
Club Cafe
Waterloo Theatre Building
Pine Street Hospital
Veteran Indian War Hero Declines to Retire as Police Judge
Captain Sum-Kin, a three year Indian Police Judge at the Umatilla Reservation, is widely known to locals for his fearless, fair, and faithful service. Once captain of Indian police, he earned the title and respect of both white residents and tribesmen. Friends say he seems to lack fear, keeping an enviable reputation in law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Phillips
Mr. Waterbury
Tenry Phillips
Wihiness
Lionaley
Captain Sum-Kin
Wocamnerse Porte
Umatilla
Markes
Gladstone Hotel Lots Offer in Waterloo Iowa Deal
A 1912 notice outlines Gladstone Hotel plans in Waterloo Iowa. It details selling 860 lots at 400 dollars each plus 100 dollars of 5 percent preferred stock, yielding a net 300 dollars per lot. Purchasers receive 50 percent common stock and the project aims to fund site and building costs with about 300 thousand dollars net. The eight story fireproof hotel would sit at Fifth and Jefferson Streets with 100 rooms and modern facilities. Proceeds fund construction debt-free, options expire August 1 1912, and a syndicate may underwrite remaining sales. The project promises a one million dollar city impact and urges civic cooperation.
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Gladstone Hotel
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
M. E. Church
Waterloo
Gladstone
Iowa
College Inn
FP. S
Falls Avenue
Hagerman and Downing
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Hoxie
C. B. Parker
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A. Mi. Cowing CO
McDonald
Black
Gladstone Hotel Bulletin
Northwestern Land & Investment Co
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