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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

4

Framing Expert Prof Powell Butler to Speak Here

Prof Powell Butler of Centreville Institute in Alabama will speak at Walnut Street Baptist church Sunday morning at 9:30 and at First Baptist church at 1 45, with an afternoon address for the colored organization. He notes a large school for negroes, with 150 students, and contrasts white and colored school funding and access.

Martin R. Prowell Wathena Kan Centreville Eo Utute Ala Walnut Street Baptist Church Jo'elock First Baptist Church Grace, Methodist Church O'Clork Rounke Miew Powell Oscar W. Underwood Alabama W. 8. Allen Iowa William Jennings Bryan Mr. Powell

Alleged Woman Sold Booze in Federal Court

A woman identified as Kate Remington was charged with selling liquor without a license. She appeared before Commissioner J. E. Dempster, waived preliminary hearing, and posted $300 bail for the next federal term in Dubuque. Deputy U.S. Marshals M. L. Healy and J. R. Philpot conveyed her from Decorah.

Court of United States J. E. Dempster Kate Remington Caty Decorah M. L. Healy J. 3. Philpot United States Marshals Dempster J. P. Reunete Dubuque Burr Oak HH. Kimball Denvpr

President Wilson Urges 9,000,000 Boys Back to School

In the September issue of Boys' Life the White House message from President Wilson greets 9 million American schoolboys. He praises citizen ideals and service to the country, signaling strong encouragement for the new school year. The feature also notes moving pictures of Wilson for a scout film and other September content on schooling, fiction, and statistics.

Wilson Boys’ Life National Council of the Boy Scouts of America White House Washinon D. C Fifth Avenue New York City Woodrow Wilson Bay Scouts of America White Holn Han-foor United States Sront Movement Onene Schow Ty Walter Prichard Eaton James Weert Norman P. Rockwell Bues

Judge seeks truth in farmer Wharton letters confession

Fragmentary Chicago clipping reports Judge Mahoney weighing Wharton statements amid gossip and allegations about alleged misconduct. Wharton denies courting influence and says he never found a woman to live with him, while villagers question authenticity of letters and motive.

Chicago Wharton Mahoney Mr Whatton Ian

Town gossip and visitors in Waterloo district events

Misses Haeger and Miller of Meadlyn visited Waterloo yesterday. C A Wilder of Minneapolis is in the city as GE instruction engineer. Peter Hayenga and daughter Fanny of Oregon, Jr. visit Res Daniel Schaefer on Kingsley Ave. Mrs Edward Headford and Pearl War return from Chicago. Headford continues to Washington. Waterloo Camp Sons of Veterans picnic at Prostec Park draws about 35 members with a hearty supper. Mr and Mrs John Mericle of Montevideo are guests at Mrs B J Rodamar’s home. Mericle formerly practiced law here, wife formerly assistant cashier at Leavitt Johnson Bank. Hope Martin returns from a Canada trip with C Lo and C Holden. Holden to return Saturday. G Holden has been in the northwest on a honeymoon trip. Construction for a waterlog saddle and related additions on Sycamore Street proceeds. extension raises utility capacity. government work expected next autumn. Deputy Sheriff Harlow O’Bleness reports in Davenport.

Edward Headford Chicago Headford Washington, D. C Prostec Park Waterloo Camp Sons of Veterans John Mericle Montevideo Minn B. J. Rodamar South Street Merielé Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Hope C. Martin Canada C. Lo Holden Iandords Ellis Hotel G. Holden North West Sone Sycamore Street

Lien Clamp Seizes Tentotand Assets After Absence

The temporary absence of proprietor W. Martin led to a lien on the Tentotand property by creditors. Dr Pottith opened the place recently but sold to Martin at Webster City, who then deserted it. Manufacturers later visited, forcing action on remaining unpaid bills. Pettitt is the heaviest creditor, claiming partial cash and a note for the balance.

Ienermille Grace Eharel W. Martin Pottith Widas Mrr Martin Webster City Pettitt

Waterloo Eyed as Site for Private Detective Agency

Lloyd Brown of New Orleans a private detective and friend of Attorney W. Belt has written planning to open an agency in Waterloo. He says Waterloo is ideal for a detective office and will launch immediately if locals welcome him. Belt expects a warm reception.

Waterloo Middle West

No Orators at Riverview Progressive Celebration

Chicago Aug 27 There will be no attack of orators at the Progressive celebration in Riverview park Saturday. Charles J Firberg, chairman, says the list is practically complete. Speakers include James R Garfield Henry J Allen Frank H Funk Ald Charles E Merriam and State Senator Walter Clyde Jones with expectant acceptances from humorists George Fitch and George Ade. Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout and Mrs Sherman M Booth will share platform honors with the men. Progressives from ten states plan to attend and state headquarters will be set up at the bathing beach along with headquarters for Progressive women who aim to enroll 25000 women during the day and evening.

Chicago Riverview Park Charles J. Firberg James R. Garfield Ohio Interior Roosevelt Henry J. Allen Kansas Frank H. Funk Charles E. Merriam Walter Clyde Jones George Fitch George Ade Grace Wilbur Trout Sherman M. Booth Springfield

Fund for Moving Crops Apportioned

Washington announces apportionment of 24.7 million dollars to western states for moving crops and 21 million to southern states. In Chicago banks qualifying the treasury will deposit 4 million dollars. Iowa receives 1 million for Des Moines and Sioux City banks. Missouri receives 5 million divided between St. Louis and Kansas City with B C Simmonne as representative. Martin J. Wade named as government representative.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo National Banks of Chicago Treasury George M. Reynolds Iowa Des Moines Sioux City Democratic National

Thought for Women and a Grim Trade Across States

A brief note reflects on the prohibition of selling egret plume hats in New York driving dealers to New Jersey and then Philadelphia. It portrays a harsher practice tied to a mother’s death and neglected fledglings, and ends with a local ad urging readers to seek a house in the Courier.

New York State Jersey Jorsey New York Philadelphia Syracuse Post-Standard

Kansas guard volunteer seeks army service exemption

Wichita dispatch notes David Taylor, a 26 year old Kansas National Guard enlistee, pleading with President Wilson to excuse him from war service in Mexico. He says he is terrified, mentally worn, and asks for relief, claiming the army’s burden has driven him to distraction and unsettled health.

Wichita Kats David 4 Taylor Kansas National Guard Mexico Wilson Tie Mr. Wilson

White slave traffic blamed on homes and dances in Omaha

In Omaha on August 27 Mrs. Gertrude Minore told a W C T U meeting at Epworth hall that about 60,000 girls are sold into white slavery yearly. She said organized procurers keep the ranks filled, that girls from palaces and hovels are forced into captivity, and many receive no pay or clothes. She cited home conditions and improper dances as major factors, and blamed producers and censors rather than show operators.

Omaha Neb Gertrude Minore Epworth Hall Frances B. Heald France

Faber to White Sox in sale announced today

Davenport Times reports Urban Red Faber sold to the Chicago White Sox. Red, famed for a no hit no run game against Davenport two seasons ago, had a trial with the Pirates before returning to minor league play in Des Moines. He is Dubuque native and will join Chicago before season’s end.

Faber White Sox Davenport Repute Cy Young Dubuque Pittsburgh Pirates Des Moines Red Rowland St. Joseph's

House Liquor Row Over National Delegates Budget

In Washington Aug 27 a Chicago liquor dealers group letter disparaging temperance advocates sparked House debate as it prepared to vote a 5250 appropriation for US delegates to the fourteenth international alcoholism congress in Milan next month. Sabath questioned the action, but withdrew opposition after noting the president would appoint fair delegates. Gallagher cited the House rejection of funds for a London medical congress as a contrast.

Washington, D. C Chicago Sabath Illinois House America Milan Congress Temirks National Liquor League Robert H. Halle Liquor League United States Jay Japan Bryan Washington Hobson League

Man and mule fail of understanding in Minnesota suit

In Minneapolis on August 27 Andrew Lyell sues W H Martineau for $10,000 claiming his mule Jerry injured him after a language misunderstanding. He says the mule bruised his arms legs and head and caused spine injuries and internal infection likely to be permanent.

Minneapolis Andrew Lyezl Jerry W. H. Martineau Hvery Fifth Street N Lyell Lyczi Lyesi

Tax Amendment Fight Over Income Tax Rates in Senate

Washington Aug 27 Senators Borah Bristow and Cumming led an effort to raise the income tax on large incomes in the Democratic tariff bill. Borah proposed a 5 percent rate above 100000 but the amendment failed 47 to 17 with Democrats and ten Republicans opposing. Bristow will push a radical plan with a 10 percent top rate on incomes of 100000 or more. Current rates: 1 percent for 20000 to 50000, 2 percent for 50000 to 90000, and 3 percent above 100000.

Washington, D. C Senate Borah Bristow Cumming

Market Ticker Fragment Abridged From Rail and Steel Names

Unclear OCR listing markets and rail interests shows Canadian Pacific Reading Reading and Northwestern lines, United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper near key rails. Mentions Atchison Life American Smelter Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Erie, Illinois Central, St Paul, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, American Sugar. Contains scattered figures and partial company names.

Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Oes Rock Island Ueee Wb Northwestern Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Oh Southern Pacific Southern Railway Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Con United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Erie Illinois Central St. Paul Missouri Pacific New York Central Cs American Sugar

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