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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1915

Page

10

Indespondent Man Takes Life Over Medical Bills

William Pichelman a 40 year old employee at Town Dairy Separator company ended his life by drinking carbolic acid at his sister’s home on Oneida street. He died after a period of illness and unpaid bills, with no note left. Coroner ruled no inquest. funeral plans unavailable.

William Pichelman Fred Pries Oneida Street Pichelman O'Keefe & Towne Patlols Smith Tripoli

Police Break Up Coon-Can Game Aiding Disorderly House Charge

Police interrupted a Coon-Can game at a Cherry Street residence and charged D. V. Stranahan, four Black men and two Mexican men with operating a disorderly house. Stranahan, owner of rental properties at Cherry and Glenwood, released on bond and to be arraigned in Judge Meyers court this afternoon.

Meyers D. V. Stranahan Cherry Street William Rogers M. S. Lally Charles Starks Henry Gillian Raymos Hendson Frank Trametris Stranahan

Dealers in Drugs Use Mails in Iowa Case

Report from Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids details Ray Collins of Mason City charged with selling narcotics after waiving preliminary hearing and bound over to a grand jury. Another defendant, S. Greet, pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to shipping dope to Collins. Inspector Haynes notes Green had a Colorado prison record and discusses possible parole contingent on drug treatment.

Fort Dodge Ray Colins Mason City United States Martin Grand Jury Cedar Rapids Greet Ray Collins Reed Post Office G. C. Haynes Haines Green Colorado

Two Rainsbargers Visit Old Haunts After 26 Years in Prison

Abbott April 13. Frank and Nathan Rainsbarger, long imprisoned, leave Anamosa to visit their sister Mrs Henry Johns near here as Edward Johns asked Governor Clarke for permission to allow the brothers to go to her bedside. They will stay briefly with a guard, amid the dawn of a tense family reunion. Foley Kidney Pills praised by users for kidney and back troubles.

Abbott Frank Nathan Rainsbarger Henry Johns Edward Johns Clarke Rainsbargers Anamosa

One Half Saw Mill and a Slavery Advert in 1800 Ulster Gazette

An 1800 Kingston Ulster County Gazette issue features a lost bull notice and a curious for sale advertisement, including a stout healthy African slave wench. The piece reflects era language, commerce, and censorship contrasts with modern standards, tied to George Washington’s funeral and Adams administration context.

C.N. Cretz National Board of Censorship Ulster County Gazette Kingston Samuel Freer Fourth Street West Con Ineant John Adams Europe

Waterloo Woman in Trouble at Rapids

In Cedar Rapids F P Dart and Agnes Sheffield aged nineteen pleaded guilty to vagrancy and disorderly conduct in police court. Each was fined 335 and costs. Sheffield, a divorcee and mother of two, had traveled from Waterloo with a man named Berry on April 6 and lodged as a couple. Arrest followed after meeting Carr and was set in motion through B E Briggs.

Cedar Rapids F. P. Dart Agnes Sheffield Watertoo Berry Third Avenue Fifth Street Carr B. E. Briggs

Traveling salesman alleges hbaidger game incident with couple

A traveling salesman for Central Chemical accused a couple of attempting a hbaidger game against him. Briggs faced a disorderly conduct charge and was released later. The report notes no further details.

Central’ Chemical Company Briggs

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Leads To Quick Relief

A Mer. Sent Hotel Hancock Michigan customer reports Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly satisfy, noting they do not gripe nor cause nausea and erase sluggish, tired feeling. Ad also mentions Dexter Phelps grinding lenses and in-store glasses service.

Wm. C. E

Kronprinz Wilhelm Seeks Time 10 Repair Naval Cruiser

The German embassy asked the U S state department for permission to examine the auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm to determine repairs needed for seaworthiness and to authorize those repairs. Captain Thierfelder requests the inspection and possible work, with Captain Bayards, the naval attache, to coordinate.

Kronprinz Washington, D State Department Thierfelder Kronpring Wilhelm Aleo Prinz Eltol Friedrich Bayad Washington

Britain putsburg on NW 3 trade continues on page 1

Britain seeks to confiscate ships transferred from foreign to American registry valued at 31 million dollars. Many ships were American owned before transfer and sailed under foreign flags to avoid U.S. laws. The move heightens risks and penalties from the British blockade for new American merchant marine owners.

Department of Commerce Germany Austria Great Britain American Marchant Marine

Passengers Calm After Minnesota Strikes Rock Near Iwajima

Passengers aboard the steamship Minnesota remained orderly after striking a rock off Iwajima near the inland sea Sunday night. The Danish ship Dania aided, transferring about 100 passengers to the Oania, including Mrs. Francis Burton Norton, wife of the Philippines governor general, who reported little inconvenience from the incident.

Robe Japan Minnesota Iwajima Kobe Francis Burton Norrison The Philippines

Platts Leave for Trip to Honolulu

Former Judge Franklin C. Platt and family plan a grand voyage from Port Huron to San Francisco and Honolulu. They will tour Hawaii, visit Yosemite, San Diego, and Yellowstone, with medical and Universalist church engagements noted along the way. Senator Cummins will be in Honolulu during their stay.

Franklin C. Platt J. 8. Platt Evelyn P. Thompson Port Huron Mich Illinois Central Union Pacific San Francisco Exposition City Matsonia Honolulu San Diego Salt Lake Denver Yellowstone National Park Platt Europe South America Alaska Fronehau Japan Elda Platt State Teachers’ College Boston Eadward Richardson Senator Cummins Hono‘Iula Platts

2806 LIVES LOST IN JAP MINE ACCIDENT

Tokio reports a coal mine disaster near Shimoni- Keokila in Japan claiming 326 lives. Information reaching Tokio this evening confirms the loss.

Tokio Japan Shimoni- Keokilaa

Priest Talks of Mexican Horror and Nuns Outrage

The Very Rev. Francis Kelly of Ohio, Pittsburgh Diocese church extension head, addresses clergy in Meadville on Mexico’s crisis. He cites freedom of conscience, land, and education as core issues, claims Mexico lacks religious liberty for over fifty years, and notes atrocities and expulsions during the upheaval and American involvement.

Iistureh Francis (. Kelly Ohiene BO Utholis Chureh Extension Society Pitttsburgh Kelly Mexico Dr. Kelly Fuster Ciay Madero Tyler France Mexico City Vera Cruz

Water Trustees Submit Report

The Waterloo waterworks posted higher earnings and lower operating costs in the quarterly report filed with City Auditor DeG on Monday afternoon. Surplus for the quarter stood at 11,609.64 compared with 16,454.19 previously, with detailed figures for earnings and expenses across 1915 and 1916, and a total on hand of 2,609.66 as of March 31.

Waterloo Harnings Fatehey

Nancy Set on Fire by Teuton Airships

London reports that German airships bombed Nancy in retaliation for Mulheim shelling. An aerial bombardment caused fires near a hospital and a school with bombs dropped between April 11 and 12, while officials noted two fires were quickly extinguished.

Nancy Teuton London Batson Berlin Paris Mulheim

Laymen to Speak at Big Banquet at Walnut Street Baptist

The third annual banquet of the Laymen's Missionary movement will be held at 6 30 this evening at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Accommodations are planned for 890 and 250 reservations had been made by last night. Nearly 0 reservations have been made by out of town men. Two big men will address the banquet ers Charles W Williams a for-

Walnut Street Baptist Church Charles W. Williams

How to Cure Stomach Troubles

An ad advises treating hyperacidity with pure insulated magnesia obtained at druggists. A teaspoonful in water after eating quickly stops pain, neutralizes acid, and soothes the stomach. Regular use is claimed to remove the cause and provide relief. J. K. Jader can supply you.

J. K. Jader

Notable speakers in local movement address themes of life and manhood

The event features a well known horseman speaking on The Stewardship of Life and William E. E. Moughty of New York City presenting The Rising Response of the Manhood of America to the Ringing Challenge of the World's Greatest Call. Wilbur L. Clapp serves as secretary.

William EE. Moughty New York City America Wilbur L. Clapp

Larned History of the World Offered by Paper

Larned s History of the World praised as a superb literary work and scholarship. Five volumes are distributed to readers, presenting a vast panorama of ages in vivid language. It appeals to readers with or without prior historical knowledge and promises absorbing reading.

Larned

Double Service Tires Introductory Offer in Ohio

An advertisement claims Double Service automobile tires offer 7000 miles guaranteed punctureproof wear. It highlights thicker tires, country and city use, and easy ride. Introductory prices apply to various sizes with a 1 percent tax and 1 percent discount on two or more tires. Solo direct to consumers from Double Service Tire & Run Co. Arron, Ohio.

United States Xtra Solo Double Service Tire & Runbei CO Arron Ohio Dadva

Work Finds a Double Welcome and Public Benefit

A plea to readers to join a broad syndicate of daily newspapers sharing in a merit worthy work that is offered almost free. The aim is public good with profit not the motive, emphasizingCertificates and distribution across outlets.

Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo

Advice promotes pure emulsified coconut oil as a hair shampoo avoiding soaps. Wet hair, rub in oil, use one or two teaspoons for rich lather that cleanses scalp and dust while leaving hair soft and manageable. Access at most drug stores. inexpensive and long lasting for the family.

Fiaduartlagy

Short Notice to Clip atUGE for Further Columns

The message requests clipping at UGE and indicates continued printing in the columns for a short time longer. It emphasizes immediate action to extract and place content accordingly. No names, dates, or locations are provided.

UGE

Musterole for Mothers: prompt relief for many ailments

An old advertisement urges mothers to keep Musterole on hand for croup sore throat bronchitis and more. It promotes use for adults too noting several conditions from headaches to rheumatism with jar sizes 25c and 50c and a hospital size of 2.50. It cautions to buy genuine Musterole from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.

ThesMusterole Company Cleveland Ohio

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