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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1913

Page

12

Money Market Outlook Ties Up With Capital Demand in Europe

Henry Clews observes the global money situation showing ample liquidity but intense capital demand. He notes high rates and scarce new issues in the United States while Europe holds a large reserve of capital ready to invest in American enterprises with favorable terms, depending on rate levels.

Henry Clews New York United States St. Paul Baltimore & Ohio Europe

Magnificent Exhibits Free at Waterloo Electric Show

The Iowa Electric association meets in Waterloo with free public exhibits in Citizens Gas & Electric Co buildings for three days. Twenty exhibitors from across the country present electrical apparatus in sixteen booths as lights turn on nightly. Demonstrations include a wireless setup by Walter Haines with AP dispatches and baseball scores.

Citizens Gas & Electric Co Iowa Electric Association Waterloo Iowa Street Railway and Interurban Association Walter Haines Humes Colon Panama Associated Press Julius Andrea & Sons Co Duncan Electrical Works G. L. Simmons & Co W. R. Garton Co General Electrical Co

Iowa Historical Relics Authorized for Panama-Pacific Expo

Both houses approve resolutions allowing Iowa historical relics to be exhibited at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The curator is authorized to prepare and ship portraits documents and objects for display with state approval and trustee consent.

Des Moines Iowa Hawyeke California Panama Canal General Assembly Senate House Trustees State Historical Department State of San Francisco

New People's Trust & Savings Bank Opens in Towa Falla

The People's Trust & Savings bank formally opened its new building in the business district on a Saturday evening. The modern facility features updated equipment and attracted many local residents who visited to inspect the bank and its features.

Towa Falla People's Trust & Savings Bank

Electrical firms listed for exhibit space at fair

A group of firms including Minois Electrical Co and Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Co plan an exhibit. Other named companies from Iowa, Waterloo and Fort Wayne may join if outside parties decline all space.

Minois Electrical Co Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Co Iowa Electrical & Machinery Co Hitchcock & Humphrey Waterloo Waterloo Electrical Supply Co J.B. Terry & Co Vacuum Electrical Cleaner Co Burroughs Adding Machine Co Fort Wayne Electrical Co Western Electrical Co Hale & Kilburn Co National X-Ray Co Electrical Appliance Co Citizens Gas & Electric Co

Churchmen Give Most Liberally Benevolence Drive Sets Record

The First Methodist Episcopal congregation pledged 1042 dollars for benevolent purposes during yesterday’s service. The church’s share is 1400 dollars and Pastor Rev. William F. Spry expects to raise the rest without trouble. The church carries a heavy debt from its new edifice and continues the effort in earnest.

First Methodist Episcopal Congregation First Methodist Church William F. Spry First Methodists

Julien hotel fire losses under insurance adjustment

In Dubuque Iowa on April 21 adjusters near completion of fire loss settlement for Julien hotel blaze. The property damage is estimated around half a million dollars but insurance payouts and benefits to owners fall well short of that amount.

Dubuque, Ia Julien Hotel

Telephone operator Mary Rabasa dies by self ingestion

Iowa City April 21 Mary Rabasa a telephone operator committed death by drinking carbolic acid. She left a note citing ill health and a spiritualist prediction that she would leave home late in April.

Iowa City Mary Rabasa

Advertisement notice for payments and measurements

Beginning Wednesday April 23 patrons are urged to pay all dues at Dr. Bouldin's office 631 1-2 Commercial St over Asquith Bros Jewelers. The Nauman Co advertises screen orders and invites calls for measurements.

Ben Hur Dr. Bouldin Commercial St Asquith Bros., Jewelers

O Keefe Home Destroyed by Attic Fire

Mrs Daniel O Keefe of 319 Randolph Street narrowly escaped as flames broke out in the attic stairway Saturday night. Firemen took two hours to subdue a top floor blaze causing about 1100 dollars in damage to the insured house. Investigators attributed the origin to greasy overalls left in the attic by Mr O Keefe.

Daniel O' Keefe Randolph Street A. A. Dunham

Couple Weds at Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown Iowa

In Marshalltown Iowa on April 21 J Matthew McCord 68 of Waterloo and Rebecca Halloway 65 of Webster City were married at the soldiers home. Halloway had entered the home as a widow after John W Halloway died in 1911.

Marshalltown Soldiers’ Home J. Matthew McCord Waterloo Rebecca Halloway Webster City Halloway John W. Halloway

Open Meeting for Knights of Columbus Candidates

The Knights of Columbus will hold an open meeting at the K. C. hall on Thursday evening inviting members and prospective candidates. An informal program will be followed by luncheon and a smoker. Initiation is planned in May with an expected class of at least fifty candidates.

Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall

Wolf and Man Battle for Life at River Bar

J R Young, a farmer near Valay Missouri, encountered a gray wolf that swam from Nebraska and sought refuge on a small sandbar in the Missouri River. The two fought for space on the bar with danger to both until further details were cut off in the readable text.

Valay J. R. Young Missou River Nebraska

Young Slays Wolf in Desperate Night Battle

Young, armed only with a club, faced a wolf in a fierce contest and killed it after a grueling struggle, delivering a decisive end to the danger.

Young

Millions in the consent problem looms large for saloons

From a financial view the amount tied to a successful saloon consent petition over five years nears 4 million dollars. Brewers distillers and retailers would gain from twenty six saloons and a few wholesale establishments, based on an annual income of 860 thousand dollars cited by Editor Norris. The figure underscores the pivotal wets and drys dispute now before Judge Dunham.

Norris Marshalltown

Sullivan Likely to Accept Offer for Appraisers Board

Des Moines April 21 Jerry Bo Sullivan seems inclined to accept the presidential appointment to the general board of appraisers. He returned from Washington and in an interview said chances favor acceptance, though he may hesitate to leave Iowa permanently.

Deg Moines Jerry Bo Sullivan Sullivan Washington

Baptist Pastor Valiant Leads Iowa Falls Session

Pastor A Valiant of First Baptist travels to Iowa Falls to chair the Iowa Baptist country church commission session. He led services in Dunkerton last night, delivered an address, and assisted in dedicating a new baptistery.

Teo. BH A. Valiant First Baptist Church Iowa Falls Iowa Baptist Country ‘Church Commission Valiant Baptist Church Dunkerton

Postmaster Shot Wealthy Farmer in Leon

In Leon Indiana on April 21 Karl Riley a Decatur postmaster shot and killed William Woodfid a 54 year old wealthy farmer three miles west of town Riley surrendered to Sheriff Lorey claiming self defense authorities report no other injuries the case hinges on self defense claims and ongoing investigation

Leon Karl Riley Decatur William Woodfid Riley Lorey

LOWA PATENTS GRANTED FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 14 1913

The office of Wilfred C. Lane reports patent grants to Jowansa for the week ending April 14 1913. Winners include William Morrison of Des Moines for a storage battery and separator, Charles A. Peterson of Ida Grove for a cultivator, Willam B. Baird of Burlington for a sanitary drinking cup, Henry Scott of Leon for an animal trap, Albert E. Baum of Waterloo for a heating radiator, Joseph H. Boller of Woodbine for a display tray, and Alwin W D Weis of Waterloo for a cell case machine.

Lowa Jowansa Wilfred C. Lane Crocker Building Des 5 William Morrison Des Moines Charles A. Peterson Ida Grove Willam B. Baird Burlington Henry Scott Leon Albert E. Baum

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