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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

15

Witness Charges Attempt 10 Scribble in Odd Trial Scene

A sensational trial recounts an unusual car ride involving Senator Jones and others amid murder plots and payoffs. Witness Ms Willard testified of meetings and threats to alter testimony, with Emery Penry driving and Hal Hansen linked as bank director and suspect financier.

Hed Oak Dec F. F. Jones J. M. Wikerson Wilkergon Joe Moore Williaca Hal Hansen Villisea National Bank Jones Emery Penry Penry Cat Chevalier Junkin Hansen Juxkin James Atkinson Red Oak Evans Hotel Alice Willard Wilkerson Senator Jones Blackie’ Mansfield Marty Whipple Moore T Junkin Detenns Junkin Penry Halph Pringle Arm

Calleas Pleads Guilty To Disorderly House Charge

Charles Callens owner of a soft drink shop at 9018 Fourth Street East pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house. Police Judge Beem fined $40 after dismissing a prior liquor sale related charge. Callens was arrested November 4. a new charge was filed November 17 but he was absent from the city. His attorney entered a plea of guilty, and he had been free on $100 bonds.

Charles Callens Fourth Street East A. G. Beem Caleas Beem Calep Tlis Pag

Hawaiiians Seek Right to Elect Governor

Wionolalu reports a bill will be introduced in Congress to grant Hawaii voters the right to elect their territorial governor. Delegate Kalamansole plans to push the measure in the next session, arguing home rule momentum could lead toward statehood.

Wionolalu Hawaii Alantanaole Kalamansole Congress

Government seeks food cost cuts via better production and distribution

Washington report on secretary Houston's annual agriculture department volume urges stronger pure food laws, tighter inspections, and standardization of foods and drugs. It notes flat per capita production except for meat amid population growth, with calls to expand sheep farming and improve livestock marketing through quarterly receipts data from 58 stockyard firms.

Washington, D. C Houston Department of Agroniture Mide Ob Congress United States

Get-Together Supper For Conference Delegates Tonight

Delegates to the W C A conference and attendees will join a supper in the dining room tonight. Conference songs and views will echo the summer conference rallies. Visitors Miss Jessie Worst Mrs F Mnk Mrs F T Ywiil and Mrs Florence Sanberg from Cedar Rapids dine today.

Jessie Worst W.C. A F. M

Six arrested in disorderly house raid by police

Police raid at 2:35 a.m. on a Lafay ette Street residence led to the arrest of J Hayes and his wife plus four others, including Kiama Eagte Florence Graham and Jensie Petit. Hayes and wife arraigned for keeping a disorderly house. others charged as occupants. All pled not guilty. trials set for 780 Dom. Mayes married Nov 28. owner complaint prompted action. Separate incident: James Tooker released after settling an overcharged café bill at 4th Street East. Carlis case postponed due to missing witnesses. selling potatoes alleged to harm public health.

J Hayes Lafayette Street Hayes Tom Jlockina Kiama Eagte Florence Graham Jensie Petit Mayes Yooker James Tooker St. Paul Fourth Street East Café Aiouni Carlis Tom Peter Lars

Relief Committee Faces Question On Unspent Funds

A Soldiers Relief committee special meeting will decide how to use funds raised for First Iowa Infantry families yet to be returned. Nell Jackson says uneven contributions and uncertain balance may mean gifting leftovers to charitable institutions. About 3,015 dollars pledged, with nearly 3,400 to disburse before troops return. 229 contributors. roughly 25 families aided. government aid now assists all but five. Factories have helped workers’ families as well.

Soldiers’ Relief Committee First Iowa Infantry Nell Jackson Jackson Altho Jackson Bald Reed

Committee to decide disposal after troops return order

A front report notes the remaining funds will be small and of little consequence. The committee will await offers before acting, awaiting the return order of the troops. Mr. Jackson commented on the process and timing.

Jackson

To Elect Officers At Annual Meeting

Members of the Chamber of Commerce gather tonight at Bourth street west Ue club rooms to elect officers and hear a report on the membership campaign. The club adopts four new methods this year with committees and a flying squadron to recruit prospects. Secretary Herman Miller will present the campaign results.

Chamber of Commerce Ue Club Bourth Street West Club Piado Vy Herman Miller

King Constantine II in grave condition after German reports

The report claims King Constantine II, aged around 14, is gravely ill with a wound near his side. In Des Moines James M. Marcus, 65, a furniture store owner, shot himself in a blue room, dying instantly. Police cite domestic trouble as the motive.

Paris Dee Constantine Germany Zurich Dee Moines James M

U 2 Ont Situation 5 Again Grave AF Note May Co

Germany and the United States clash over belligerent rights and immunity in a tense exchange. American leaders claim public opinion favors aiding Britain and preparing for potential war. Berlin insists Washington would risk severing all ties if the U S imposes too much restraint. Reports note British and American diplomacy amid warnings and naval movements.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Stomach Relief Across Nation

An ad claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach pains from poisons and catarrhal accumulations, easing gastritis, ulcers, indigestion, and gall issues. It asserts thousands recovered, offers a free booklet, and guarantees refund through Joder & Son or Wrangler Bros Co. and other druggists.

Mayr H. Mayr Mfg Chicago Butler Marr J. K. Joder & Son and Wrangler Bros. Co

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