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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

5

Geier to Take Stand in Assault Case Next Monday

In a district court session at Son TM, Tony Geier faces the claim of criminal assault on Grace Lawson and will testify in his own defense when court opens next Monday. State counsel argued a signed statement by Geier was admissible, while Judge Boies reserved ruling after review.

Tony Geier Grace Lawson Son W. W. Woolley H. B. Boies George D. Harris ADL Geier Wahich Walter R. French Mr. French Geler James Risden Harris Risden Gaier

Redfield Reviews Trade Expansion and Debt Reduction

Secretary Redfield of the commerce department reports on rising foreign trade driven by peacetime advantages and expanding exports. He notes a reduced foreign indebtedness by about three billion dollars, loaned abroad since 1914, and contends the United States remains the wealthiest nation with growing investments overseas. The report urges larger funds for trade promotion, expanded commercial attache presence, and higher salaries for specialized bureaus to sustain industrial growth and reduce waste.

Washington, D. C Redfield Department of Commerce Onnuak Iimares Orv Eeraordingly Ho Theunf Department Congress Targer

New Year Dinner Plans Attract Reservations In 1917

A dine event for New Year’s Eve is announced with reservations open for December 31 and a Sunday night dinner. The program lists a string quartet or eight piece orchestra and other features. Dancing will start at 12 01 a m Monday morning January 1st 1917 with J Levingston as manager and a contact number S200 for bookings.

J. Levingston

Hello Brother Bill at Waterloo theatre draws large crowd

A large audience attended the United Commercial Travelers play Hello, Brother Bill at Waterloo theatre and voiced approval. Mrs W J Lake sang two numbers with piano by Miss Helen Henderson and violin by Mrs Wilma Basher Galloway. Contests awarded George Jenks the diamond ring.

United Commercial Travelers Brother Bill Waterloo Theatre W. J. Lake Misa Helen Henderson Wilma Basher Galloway Ktulla Lake Girls Elmore William Fuller Layeroide R, Cutting Voight Hastings Pullen Ned Heminway Champagne Glockner Constable Mr. Kraft Bill Fuller Slade Isabella Drs. Voight Worothy Ware Miss Raymond Carriett Sterling Kraft Matilda Puller Mary

Unions Aim to Protect Workers Not Just Wages

Professor Loren Stuckey speaking at Labor Temple argued that organized labor seeks more than higher pay. He cited child labor laws, workers compensation, employer liability, and compulsory schooling as union achievements. Stuckey traced Iowa union history from 1877 railroad strikes to 1914 growth, saying unions protect workers financially and otherwise. Mayor Law opened the event and introduced Stuckey.

Loren Stuckey University of Tews Labor Temple Iowa Stuckey W. R. Law Professor Stuckey

Mead Father of Des Moines Man Dies

Walter J. Mead boys' secretary of the YMCA was informed yesterday of his father C. E. Mead's death in Des Moines. He left today to attend the funeral tomorrow afternoon.

Balt Walter J. Mead The C. E. Mead Des Moines Mr. Mead Jatternon

Forty Men Drawn for Trial Work at January Session

A 1917 grand jury and trial jurors were drawn by county officials. Key jurors listed by town include Waterloo, Cedar Falls, East Waterloo, Orange, Bennington, Big Creek, and Fox with names such as Noble Little, Joseph A. Clark, F. C. Smith, H. A. Van Dorn, and W. J. Cavanaugh. Judge Bates will handle equity work and Judge Mullan the law work at the January term.

Noble Little East Waterloo I. H Waterloo Frank C. Smith H. A. van Dorn L. A. Williams W. A. Zellhoefer N. M. Saylor E. EB. Peek B. H. Manning Solon Thomas H. B. Buck E. F. Steege N. L. Penrose F. Grant H. C. Hagemann A. H Cedar Falls L. Green W. A Gifford J. C. McGlade W. H. Jefferson Eagle Will Steimel Cedar—Eustice Gallavaux Fox J. P Hemmer Lincoln W. J. Cavanaugh John Craney J. R Teeter le Turner Orange James McRoberts Bennington John Hess Gilbert Isley Big Creek G. E. King H. B. Bates C. W. Mullan

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