Court Right Slams Careless Danvers In Traffic Court
Municipal Court Judge O. B. Courtright admonished drivers as hearings on traffic violations proceeded. Harold Akin, 15, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 10 dollars with employer payment expected. G. Hopkins admitted parking in a prohibited area and was fined five dollars and costs. Dell Teneyck pleaded guilty to intoxication after keeping a pint of whisky, receiving the usual minimum fine. Alice Williams, a young colored woman, pled not guilty to a statutory charge and was granted a hearing. A white woman reported a neighbor dispute with a colored man. case continued after evidence.
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O. B. Courtright
Harold Akin
G. Hopkins
Dell. Teneyck
Teneyck
Alice Williams
Althe
Lastight
Fourth Street East
Monlay
J. E. Wenner
Elmer Feely
Policeman Booze Hound in Municipal Court Testimony
A defense attorney questions a sergeant about how liquor evidence is tested in a drunken driving case. The sergeant explains drink effects vary and that intoxication can come from joy or excitement, not just alcohol, while a dull day on Fifth Street yields ordinary street scenes and a weary man wandering past shop windows.
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John Meyers
Aleeed-Hooch
B. L. Douglass
Douglass
Fifth Street
Rigtdasth
Babe the four legged stock helper in Gentle Co. route tale
A long anecdote from Wa terloo details Babe a four legged helper at Steve Gent le Co. fruit and vegetable wagons. Babe understands human speech though he is a horse. He alternates routes Denver Third streets and often ignores turns, prompting Gentle to correct him with a gentle scold. Their daily banter spans years as a quirky business companion story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Steve Gentle & Co
Waterloo
Mr. Gentle
Denver Street
Third Street
Babs
Steve
Denver
Hinstein
Gentle
Frantic Scene Near Sign Sparks Crowd
An excited man leaps toward a sign and shouts as he hurries down stairs toward a seat, then calms to reveal a tightly clenched item saying Big Meals, 25 cents, while onlookers react with joyful exclamations and the sidewalk crowd murmurs.
Is Nitrous Ether Beverage Official Ruling Is Sought
County attorney seeks ruling after a gallon jug labeled nitrous ether drug store liquor is seized. Metzgar denies wrongdoing arguing the liquid is a medicine, while police and officials await analysis and an attorney general opinion. Druggists support Metzgar’s claim that the substance is a common internal and external remedy with high alcohol content.
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A. J. Metz- Zar
Orum
W. R. Hrench
George Sheerer
Metzgar
P. B. Ritz
French
Medical Life Insurance Company Opens in Iowa
Waterloo becomes state headquarters for a new life insurer named Medical Life Insurance Company of America. Officials are physicians led by W A Rohit of Waverly as president and I C Londergan of Waterloo as general manager. Capitalized at 300000 dollars, the firm will write standard and substandard policies under Iowa double deposit law and pay taxes in Iowa and Waterloo. Operations start in Iowa with plans to expand to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Life Insurance Company
Iowa
Medical Life Insurance Company of America
Black Hawk Nagional Bank
W. A. Rohit
Waverly
C. E. Dakin
Mason City
J. E. Brinkman
M. A. Kepple
Nashua
W.E. Kepple
I. C. Londergan
Londergan
Lordergan
Masonic Bodies Approve Temple Financing Plans
All Masonic bodies except Becker chapter No. 499 O E S approved plans of financing for the temple. The meeting summarized the unanimous support of affiliated groups, outlining funding steps and timeline to complete construction and improvement projects.
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Masonic
Becker Chapter
Masonic temple plan approved by Crescent council bodies
The Anandal plan for a new Masonic temple was approved by Crescent council No. 16 and allied bodies including Waterloo lodge No. 105 and others. Foundations may be laid in fall at Park avenue and Mulberry street. finance committee led by George E. Lichty oversees funding. Also recounted is Jerry the fire dog's electrocution after six years with Engine Company No. 58, his life and service celebrated by Chaplain Ivie and firemen, with burial arranged and no bill.
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Crescent Council
Waterloo Lodge
A. FR
A. M. Martin Ludge
A. FL
A. M
Waterloo
Ascalon Commandery
Tabernacle
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
George E. Lichty
J. W. Rath
Carleton Sias
0. A. Repass
Guy N. Lee
New York
Jerry
New York Women’s League For Animals
Ivie
G. V. Scheuber
Engine Company No. 58
Joe
Bessie the Mare Backing In a Brooklyn Court Battle
In Brooklyn a man bought Bessie, a seal brown mare, believing she could go any direction. After a ride that ended with the horse stubbornly backing, the matter reached Judge Walter R. Law as attorneys argued over Bessie's movements and the case.
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New York
Hyman Sherman
Selgel Street
Bessie
Bushwick Beking Company
Nor
Xou'wes
Sou
Bushwick Baking Company
Sherman
Walter R. Law
Third District Municipal Court
Brooklyn
Irving J. Kurz
Kurz & Dworkin
Park Row
Cave Alty
Mr. Ku
Judges and horses feature in odd Bushwick bake shop scene
A Bushwick Baking representative urged a horse named Bess to perform, with Judge Carroll and Judge Law amused by the display. The scene included witnesses, court staff, stenographers, cops, reporters, lawyers, bootblacks and a hearty raspberry from the judges. Dr Helen A Pappon, Whitman college dean of women, has retired after nearly 30 years on the faculty.
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Judge Carroll
Bushwick Baking Company
Bess
Judge Law
Ashe
Helen A. Pappon
Whitman College
Tennis Enjoys a Great Growth
Officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association hail a season of exceptional growth with more players, courts, and participation than ever before. Reports from state and city groups and manufacturers indicate double the number of participants, while Britain adds 250 new courts and France notes a rise in interest. Australia’s details are pending but signals point to a global surge in tennis popularity.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
Hueer Avout
Wraat
Great Britain
France
Australia
Thie
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Courtright
Danvers
Lafayette Street
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Austin Burt
Burt
Medical Life, New Insurance Company
The
Courier
Velie
Waterloo Velie Co
Fifth ST
Bremer County
New Hampton
Charles City
Delwem
Ger
Joe P.grawe
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