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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
6
A political scene heats as candidates sharpen bids amid rising hostility and speculation about probabilities. Key figures and parties maneuver to shape momentum, while public debate intensifies around policy stances and electoral prospects.
Bank balance sheet shows assets and liabilities including capital stock of 50000, deposits including demand and savings totaling 41000 with time deposits 0 and total deposits listed. Surplus fund 10000 and other profits after deducting expenses 40. Appears to reference due clearing house and unpaid dividends.
A damaged OCR fragment reports capital stock amount, funds awaiting investment, $387 635.05 in debenture bonds, and total deposits of 150 000 0601 after deducting expenses.
The era sees J C Murtagh of Waterloo weighing a Senate run with Democratic backing from Black Hawk County supporters while Idora and Dubuque figures discuss entering if Connolly retires. Republicans W B Law A D Sumner Bureton Sweet and likely Perkins actively campaign as Progressives loom. meanwhile Martin considers candidacy and a funeral for Fairbanks marks local events alongside social updates in Waterloo and nearby towns.
Local notes report a visit by Mrs Ed Meyer and others from Wisconsin and Illinois to relatives in Maynard along with scattered family updates. The document includes an Original Notice from Black Hawk County District Court filed May 1974 seeking divorce against George Wflorne for desertion and non-support citing inhuman treatment. court date set in Waterloo.
Arlington on April 10 reports a few farmers seeding this week. Mrs Franke of Falun Minnesota visits Arlington friends. A home talent play titled Suffragette by the Christian church was a success. Dorcas society met with Miss Nona Halleck. L A S of the M BE church served a fine dinner in the dining hall. Ruth Barton hosted a gathering of young friends Friday evening with Miss Barton helping with serving. Easter services will be observed.
In Black Hawk county May term 1914 John J. Martin plaintiff demands divorce from Florence M. Martin on grounds desertion adultery cruel treatment. Petition to be filed and defendant urged to answer before May term noon to avoid default. Burr Al Brown attorney for plaintiff.
The Christian and Methodist churches join the German Evangelical church in observing Passion Week with services and readings. The observance emphasizes reflection on the events of Holy Week in a shared local religious setting.
Katherine Rice, 15 months old of Bert and Mrs. Rice, 25 Independence Ave, died at 7:45 pm from spinal meningitis after seven days of illness. Born Jan 17, 1913. Survived by parents and brothers Harry and Kenneth. Services at home by Father Rohman, burial in Calvary Cemetery. Dies of Diphtheria
C W Campbell runs a charitable paper on behalf of Mrs Fairbanks and her five children after a Wednesday collision death. Readers near or far are urged to contribute to the fund, with donations sent to the local office and promptly turned over to Mrs Fairbanks.
A Chicago advertisement invites whiskey drinkers or friends to mail a 2 cent stamp and a testimonial plus $2.00 to receive a mailed formula said to banish all desire for liquor. The offer promises secrecy and endorsement by a druggist. W Newton Bennington Drexel Bank Building Chicago.
Washington April 10 hearings before the senate canal committee on repealing the Panama tolls exemption were postponed to Monday. Senators proposing substitutes for the Sims bill will urge plans. E T Chamberlain and Judge Thomas Burke may appear. Pacific coast commercial group representatives delaying arguments prompted the postponement. Also noted: a Waterloo Golf and Country Club effort to raise membership to 189 and to lease land for an eighteen hole course west of Prospect park if feasible.
Joe Mandot is carded to boxing Matty McCue in a ten round bout at the Racine Athletic Club on April 15. Mandot, the southern lightweight, is training hard in preparation for the contest.
The bank’s statement in response to the comptroller of currency shows the condition at close of business April 6. The report is very satisfactory to stockholders and the figures merit careful perusal and analysis.
The text notes Mrs Bishop will be remembered as Miss Mary Hoofnagle and mentions the family’s many friends who will sympathize in their bereavement.
Des Moines April 10 Bert Z Zimmerman a 20 year old student at the State Agricultural College in Ames was killed here last night by a train. He was a junior in the horticultural department and the death is considered accidental. He is the son of William F Zimmerman manager of the McClurg Publishing Company in Chicago. Investigation today supported accidental death.
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed against J W Mulhern by the Des Moines Drug Co J W Edgerly and Co of Davenport and the Churchill Drug Co of Cedar Rapids. The case has been returned to F B Merriau.
Relatives in this city have received the announcement of the death of Miss Ima Bishop, only daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Bishop of Deaverton Oregon, former residents.
E Duke Nayven declares candidacy for the office of county treasurer in Black Hawk County subject to the Republican primary held on June 1, 1914. Nayven conveys readiness to serve and seeks party support in the upcoming election.
Local referee in bankruptcy reports former Waterloo druggist Mulhern owes more than $1,000. A sheriff's sale previously disposed of his stock fixtures and soda fountain to satisfy a rent claim.
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