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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1912

Page

8

Four Drunks Arraigned in Police Court in Denver Event

Four plain drunks were arraigned in police court this morning and all pleaded guilty to the charge. One was a student in a local business college. Henry Heery was fined six dollars. Anthony O'Donnell and James Dore also pleaded guilty and received jail terms. The student, aged 21, claimed he drank on the street car but denied Denver drinking.

Denver Henry Heery Anthony O'Donnell James Dore O‘donnell Dore Waterloo Bremer County Harry Robinson

Saloon Petition Fervor Draws Rumors And Signs

Ottumwa reports show widespread canvassing for a saloon consent petition with about thirty canvassers covering every city block. Rumors differ on support, with some saying a 70 percent voter win and others claiming only a bare majority is possible as petition signing continues, target date set for December 17.

Ottumwa Roberts Wapello County

Sunday Evening Meeting At Opera House Addresses By Prominent Speakers

A weekly Sunday gathering at the opera house drew attendees for a meeting last night. Judge Roberts spoke as a prominent advocate, with the league expressing hope to defeat the petition.

Opera House Roberts League

Sudden Death of John H. Schmidt

John H. Schmidt aged 76 died suddenly last evening at 7 due to heart trouble at 432 Cottage street. Born in Iowa on Oct 9 1888 he was survived by his father J C Schmidt as his mother had died in July. Funeral is Wednesday at 9 the First Lutheran church with Rev H Mueller officiating. burial in Waverly.

John H. Schmidt Cottage Street Iowa J. C. Schmidt First Lutheran Church Rev. H. Mueller Waverly

Market News Sees Argentina Wheat Bearish Pressure

Chicago reports that plans for Argentina to ship new wheat before month end weighed on prices, though demand held firm amid bull resistance. May wheat opened down and slid to the low 90s. corn and oats also eased on cold weather and ample offerings while hogs lifted provisions. Livestock in St Louis and Kansas City showed varied early strength and weakness across cattle hogs and sheep.

Chicago Argentina Buenos Ayres May

Cattle and Hog Markets and Prices in Chicago

Chicago December market report shows cattle steady with firm values, hogs opening higher then closing slow, and sheep steady. Quotes include Texas and Western steer ranges, calf prices, hogs at 7.60 to 7.85, lambs around 5.78 to 7.75, with No 2 red wheat and cash corn/oats prices listed along with regional market figures and butter and hay prices. Country grain markets show Waterloo flour milled and prairie hay at quoted prices.

Kansas City Del Omaha Neb Texas Chicago Reeves

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