Local notes from Waverly area events and travels
Waverly Daily Dispatch reports on residents visiting Waterloo Frederika Fredericksburg and Clarion trips by Birum Rollins and others. Alice Wilson and Miss Rothe attend outings in Waterloo. Mrs Dailey of Allison consults with Dr Rolph. Eva Beebe shops in Waterloo. Willard Osincup and Prof Griffith drive to Frederika. Venison duo visit Clarion. Even Dozen club hosts meeting.
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Waverly
Iowa
Robert Venison
Clarion
J. F. ‘Auner
Warren Schlaberg
Vella McHoberts
Frank Newell
Waterton
Mink Merle Sedey
Wid
Fur Appendicitis
Morey Hospital
Lctayy
Perutery
Elmer Laird
Waterloo
Glen Garner
Condi
M Frank Knapp
Mra
Worldring
War sparks clash over Mexican laborer Frémeiica Lauzons
Chapter of Iowa News Thorpe reports a street quarrel between Mexican laborer Frémeiica Lauzons and James Brazeula on the Great Western division. The dispute escalated with punches, a shovel, and a fractured rib injury for Brazeula. Lauzons fled and remained at large after the fight near Manchester.
Nevada man charged with gulling wife in murder trial
A jury secured Tuesday for the trial of Willy Pointer charged with murdering his wife Kezun Markum. Mrs. William Markum testified to the marriage in Des Moines on January 16, 1912 and to her daughter leaving Pointer. siblings Willie Hazel and Edith Markum described a plea for her to stay, the gun being secured and the first shot fired. Other witnesses noted Pointer's use of intoxicating liquor and his behavior under its influence.
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Nevada
Willy Pointer
Kezun
William Markum
Pointer
Des Moines
Willie
Hazel
Edith Markum
Marshalltown Boys on Scene of Fighting
Marshalltown residents report on the Tampico incidents involving the Utah and other U S ships. Myron Purser mentions Mexican salutes and refusals to salute, with threats of fire if not. Other local youths connected to naval actions include Frank Fletcher and families in Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown Boys
Marshalltown
Myron Pursel
J. W. Pursel
Utah
Tampico
Young Purser
Purser
Mexico
F. F. Fletcher
Frank J. Fletcher
Florida
Vera Cruz
Burt Downing
Mre
E. E. Downing
Cheyenne
San Pedro
Cals
B. Hi
Howie
New
Twents
Farmer Meets Engine on Bridge Tragedy Near Herrin
April 98 town reports a farmer injured when his engine crashed through a bridge south of Herrin. He was scalded by escaping water, rescued in critical condition, taken to Mercy Hospital. Surgeons treated him as bystanders and officials investigated the wreckage and cause of the plunge.
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Herrin
New Fie
Afi
So Bd
Graham
Huerta
Madero
Wilson
Huertista
United States
Carranza
United States Army
Double and Triple Burials of Cheldren in Hritt
April 23 report from Hritt notes two separate family burials after measles outbreaks. Goose McNabb’s two young children were buried in one casket following a double funeral. The next day three children of A. G. Wanson were laid to rest in one masket. Measles prevalence cited as the cause, with many others sick.
Confession Clears To Four Recent Assaults
Clarence Gilmore aged 20 from Swaledale was arrested for assaulting Mrs Frank Vernon near the outing club. He was trailed from farm to farm after a struggle and confessed to Sheriff Ed Witzgerald that he is the attacker in four Gleat Lake assaults.
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Swaledale
Clarence Gilmore
Frank Vernon
Gleat Lake
Gilmore
Ed Witzgerald
Iowan at Vera Cruz Not Seriously Hurt
A report from Ames and surrounding towns describes Private Georgy M. Davidson of the United States Marines wounded at Vera Cruz not seriously hurt, with only facial and hand injuries from a gasoline tank explosion. The note comes as other regional items recount court actions and political opinions on Mexico.
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IOWAN
Vera Cruz
Askaloosa
Mrc. M
Davidson
Georgy M. Davidson
Geo. Bartlett
United States Marine Corps
Washington
Afies
United States
Mexico
Carlos Madero
Francisco Madero
Youns Madero
Ames
Huerta
Will Ask New Trial for Dora Brazzell
Dubuque reports Dora Brazzell convicted of second degree murder in her husband Charles Brazzell case. Attorneys were given 10 days to file a motion for a new trial as of April 22 captured by local reporting.
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Dubuque
Dora Brazzell
Charles Brazzell
Charles City Dentist Suffers Severe Burns
Charles City April 23 Dr A D Clark a dentist in this city was severely burned yesterday afternoon while working in his laboratory the accident prompted medical treatment.
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Charles City
A. D. Clark
How American Women May Keep Faces Young
The article describes facial rejuvenation methods using mercolizer wax to peel the skin and reveal a younger forehead, plus a saxolite wash to reduce wrinkles. It claims American complexions differ from English ones and advises nightly application then rinsing.
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Christian Miller
P.O. L
Children Disease Plague Countywide Says Advertiser
Whooping cough measles and scarlet fever are widespread. Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief for inflamed throats and coughing. Mrs J C Hester of Grand Island Nebraska testifies her three children improved after few doses. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
J. C. Hester
Grand Island
Nebr
Man Sentenced for Check Raising in Nevada State
Nevada April 23 John Williams a laborer charged with raising a check pled guilty before Judge Wright. He received an indeterminate term of ten years in the reformatory at Fort Madison. Advertisement for 226 East Ltd St. furniture.
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House McBrerby
Fort Madison
Vitale
Anamosa
Trogse
McKeeley
Chicago
Qisson
Clifford de Weer
Aurte
Keokuk
Nevada
John Williams
Wright
Nurse Moves to Waterloo to Care for Presbyterian Patients
Mrs. C B Tucker, a Cedar Falls practical nurse, has relocated to Waterloo to assist at Presbyterian Hospital. She and her family reside at 911 Randolph Street and may later buy a home to treat patients there.
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Waterloo
C.B. Tucker
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian Hospital
Randolph Street
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Geo
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East Bremer Ave
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Farmer Goes Throre
Davenport
Auto Bandits
Jimmy Mel
Keepy
Joe Vituie
Olsson Xranary
Gladys Dutro
C. F. Carey
Difford Hanson
A. Fle Vlatyia
Clear Lake
Walter Hyde
Aargon Grimm
Mason City
Federal Penitentiary
Inks
Rio Grande
Revels
Arizona
Colorado
Lincoln Climatic
Horns’ Drug CO
East Fourth Street
Joe
East Ltd
East P. D
Hine
Gs Carel
Ajr
Hallerfelt CO
Buck’s White Enamel Gas Ranges
STC
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Pacific Northwest
Union Pacific
Omaha
J. W. Turtle
West Fifth Street
Sili Balker
Moines
Towa
Fischer
Selz Supreme Waukenphast
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