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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1915

Page

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Suspects conflict after jewelry store burglary report

Conflicting tales surround J. W. Graves of Gye' dar Rapids and Jobs Fean of Oaadia as they are held at police HQ for questioning over the Joseph Sons jewelry store robbery. Graves claims innocence despite prior burglary sentences. Officers also questioned other suspects while pursuing leads and notified other cities to watch for stolen jewelry.

Altho Joseph Sons J. W. Graves Gye' Dar Rapids Jobs Fean Oaadia Graves Sioux Falls Egan Uncle Central Brees Collins Douglas Vin City Wagner Tie Water

Reservoir Breaks Drown Eight at Holbro Arizona

Holbro Arizona April 11 eight people drowned when the Hyman Reservoir near St. Johns broke during the night. Another reservoir northwest of St. Johns faces flood risk if its dam fails. An emergency warning notes possible danger to Tolbrook twelve miles southeast if Hunt dam bursts. Community notices report temple and club meetings with social events.

Holbro Ariz

Township read work begins with local names

April 14 in Janesville marks start of the township read with Champ Howe Fred Sorrell and others. Marion Newall aged 74 was brought here for burial after passing April 16. Rev Albert Rice led the service as many friends and neighbors attended. The Rebel Corp and G.A.R. members joined the sympathy and mourning rites.

Janesville Champ Howe Fred Sorrell Chas MeCr Steve Tholmes Gant Marion Newall Albert Rice H. Smith Teli

Osage Notes on Music Teachers and Local Visits

April 13 Osage report highlights Prof Parker praised as a top voice teacher and Miss Finnessy a successful piano instructor. Alice Lybarger returns from Chippewa visit. Chicago Musical Institute member signs new contract for next season. Mrs duis Winship hosts visitors. local residents cited with arrivals and travel to California and Stanford University.

Osage Parker Miss Winnessy Finnessy Alice Lybareer Chiptare Chicago Miss Lybarger Che Canie Next Ecasam Therm Mre. Wrank Vronet Duis Winship Pear Jatin Mefiweenes

Ptarmigan Sunk By German Submarine In North Sea

The British steamer Ptarmigan was torpedoed and sunk near the Worth Tinder lightship in the North Sea. Twenty-two sailors from Ptarmigan’s crew were saved after the attack by a German submarine.

London Ptarmigan North Sea Eteven Ttarmigan

Geneseo News Notes and Local Ills From April

GeneSEO April 18 notes Rev T F Sheikler called to North Springs for funeral service at old parishioner Speer recently sought in Canada and returned to Geneseo to make home Mrs T A Pederson and Row and I have heed Genarea til the push wer Tamon Gunning with mumps last week before returning to take up it timies Monday. aude Canklin lost the paste wire in her front Saturday and has been under care for several days. One of his fond hirvsrs broke a lex fie first of tha He had a veterinary set line and is endeavoring to save Chieweo Wranesd P Diek Lorenzen on his Geneseo farm.

Geneseo T. F. Sheikler Nore Springs Speer Canada T. A. Pederson Aude Canklin Chieweo Orcharf Grandma Helleat Frank Heller Grehard Uiinots Uhirtia Brown Texan Avialian Dell Underwood Osage Lattee Chariie Steiner Fred Hartwig Here Grandma Millington Gresen Masonity Fiyron Millington Byron Millington Dan Casey Claude Newman George Cheney, Jr Wyoming Cedar Falls Elmo Vinny Charles City John Cahin

Senate ConcurS In Polygamy Amendment Move

April 15 The senate accepted amendments to the state bill on road legislation with minor changes. A conference committee was named to weigh the state Institutions appropriation under the board of control. A concurrent resolution urged a convention with the house to elect a printer and binder. The senate also recommended a federal amendment against polygamy by a 16 vote.

Senate House

Local notices and deaths in orchard area tidbits

Obituaries note Grandma Hel leat dying at her son's home near Grehard with burial at Uiinots cemetery. Fred Hartwig dies after a yearlong illness leaving a wife and two sons. Other items include property changes, construction, and travel to Osage for a sister-in-law.

Plait Discrimination Against Kansas Packers

Chicago April 14. A fragment notes a dispute over discrimination toward Kansas Packers with reference to tacking houses on the Missouri River and service distance. The text is damaged and provides limited readable detail about the incident or entities involved.

Chicago Missouri River Kansas Fields

Witnesses oppose six cent coal rate hike before ICC

Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Western rate case argued that a proposed six cent per ton advance on coal was unwarranted. Discussion covered slack coal and freight rates from the Kansas City field to Kansas City, St Joseph and South Omaha plants of Swift & Co, with figures cited for car mile earnings and rate comparisons. Helen Keller publicity note appears for a Grace Church event with an advertised save the date.

Interstate Commerce Commission Witiessss Kansas City Bt. Joseph South Omaha Swift & Co R. O'Hara Kansas Field St. Joseph

City in Brief Items on Local People and Events

Local notes report Mrs. J. M. Hoss visiting Chicago for new pupil work. Humane Society to elect officers Monday. Oelwein Superintendent Johnson toured Waterloo schools. Ames invitation to Hugh Van Pelt for April 21 animal husbandry seminar. Dubuque visitors with aunt in Waterloo. area students enrolled at Waterloo Business College. Grace M. E. Church rally led by Andrew Thompson. Strickler Transfer wagon wheel incident on Bridge and Commercial. quarantine lifted at Postmaster Kelly home. Eleanor Kelly and Margaret Thornton recovered from smallpox. Helen Keller appearance dates clarified with a April 28 engagement and expected capacity audience.

Johnson Oelwein Waterio East Hugh van Pelt Animal Husbandry Seminary Ames Harry C. Wareham Harry, Jr Dubuque Anna Wagner Wagner Hotel Earl Gratt Cedar Rapids Helen Dryzyeimski Pocahontas Grace Hawkes Waterloo Alta Gates Sendusky A. F. Gates Waterloo Business College Grace M. E. Ghureh Andrew Thompson J. E. Fates Strickler Transfer Company Helen Keller

Attorneys Confer in Riggs Bank Case In Abuja

Government lawyers defending Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams held conferences in Washington on April 15 to prepare for tomorrow’s case, aiming to answer without requesting more time. Brandeis spoke with Williams and later with Justice Department officials. In Milbank, Patrick Lloyd died at 107, born in Limerick on St Patrick’s Day 1808.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Currenty Williams Riggs Bank Louis D. Brandeis Williams Department of Justice Chatham N. B Patrick Lloyd Milbank Kern Limerick Ireland St. Patrick's Dar

J L Jones to Address City Boys on Savings

J L Jones cashier of the Cartral Savings Bank will speak at a Tuesday night lecture in the Waterloo Y M C A boys department on The Importance of a Savings Account. Secretary Cockburn plans to reach all employed boys under 18 in the city and follow the talk with swimming.

Waterloo George Cockburn J. L. Jones Cartral Savings Bank Cockburn

Jury Acquits Ben Cegarell in assault case

The jury acquitted Italian defendant Ben Cegarell in the state case accusing him of assault with intent to murder Alfred Frisbey after a three month detention in county jail. The defense said Cegarell acted in self defense and fired only into the air. He faces a new charge of carrying condensed weapons, carrying possible one year imprisonment if convicted. Preliminary hearing is set before Justice Walter French. W. W. Woolley represents Cegarell.

State Ben Cegarell Alfred Frisbey Tate Cegarell Frisbey de Barell Walter French W. W. Woolley

Homecoming at First Baptist church revival

This evening features a homecoming service as part of the evangelistic campaign at First Baptist Church. Rev W L Dorgan will speak. Last night drew a large crowd with the junior chorus and large choir. Tomorrow closes the afternoon meetings with Rev Vanney of Cedar Falls delivering the address.

First Baptist Church W. L. Dorgan Toimor- Tow Vanney Cedar Falls

Yellow fever scare after ship arrives at Morgan City

Surgeon Creel of the public health service may act on his own to handle the situation in Morgan City La after the Persis A Colwell from British Guiana brings crew members suspected of yellow fever.

Washington, D. C Creel The Public Health Service Blue Morgan City Persis A. Colwell British Guinea

Fifty Nine Thousand Bid For New York Stock Exchange Seat

The New York stock exchange saw a bid of 59000 dollars for a seat, up from the last sale by 9000. Earlier weeks had offerings around 36000 with transfers below that, while the exchange faced enforced closure late in 1914.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Obituary Memo: W R Nelson Funeral Services Tomorrow

The Kansas City Star reports the funeral of W R Nelson, editor owner, will be held in the afternoon. City businesses will suspend operations during the funeral hour as a mark of respect.

Kansas City, Mo Kansas City Star

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