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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Post office in Waterloo concentrates on handling the Christmas mail surge to come. Many cards and parcel post shipments are already moving, with Dec 24 identified as peak mailing time for Waterloo residents. Officials urge legible addresses to speed processing during the busy season.
Cedar tent No 28 Knights of Maccabees elected W L Glessne as past commander and W R Cothern as commander for the coming year. Other officers include F C Hussey lieutenant commander George Fergeman record keeper Harry Ferguson chaplain and more. A large class of candidates was initiated and State Commander W W Woods addressed the meeting with suggestions. The degree team will initiate a large class for the Waverly tent next Friday evening.
Brammer, longtime floor walker at Paul Davia dry goods, buys half of Ackley store run as McNeill & Blackman. He buys Blackman junior partner share, while F. J. McNeill plans Mason City launch and keeps stake in Ackley shop. Mrs Brammer stays in Waterloo until April 1 as husband departs Monday to assume management of the new venture.
In Champaign Illinois on December 11, the Penman murder trial neared its end as the prosecutor rested and defense witnesses testified. The slain boy Harold Shaw’s father sobbed on the stand while Deputy Wlitsch quoted Penman admitting the killing and lamenting his burial task.
Milwaukee faces a growing unemployed problem this winter as Alderman Leo Krzycki reports to the common council. He supports two resolutions to include a $100,000 relief appropriation in the 1914 budget and to appoint a committee to investigate the unemployed.
Governor John K Tener, newly elected president of the National League, dismissed the idea that professional baseball is controlled by a trust. In a brief statement at a league business meeting he declared that organized baseball is a natural effort to grow the business and raise the game's standards, with no aim to stifle competition.
Mr Mayer argued the bank’s position that the law is constitutional and that bonds are a civil contract not involving federal laws. He contended in a demurrer filed yesterday that the federal court lacked jurisdiction.
Luis Terrazas owner of one million acres and a wealthy Mexican leader left Chihuahua after being held by rebels. He crossed the river with his family to Marfa and was escorted by federal troops to exit the country. A delegation from Oklahoma City invited him to settle there. Separately, refugees are being taken aboard at Tampico as fighting erupts, while Gen. Carranza rejects any armistice with Huerta and insists on election conditions.
The Du Buque County petition outside Dubuque city seeks consent to operate saloons. Canvass completed after 5 pm Wednesday showing about seventy six percent of voters in affected districts signed, indicating sufficient signatories to continue saloons in towns where they now operate.
J T Knapp departed for Syracuse New York following his father P B Knapp's death caused by a severe heart ailment. The deceased, about sixty, leaves a widow and two children, Blanche and John W Knapp.
Hingham Utah Dec 1 The capture of Stalph Lopez the slayer of six men from the Utah Apex mine remains remote as plans to trap him near the mine workings fail or are abandoned. A water cut off plan was deemed impractical.
Gov. Dunne vetoes a University of Illinois course in sex hygiene and states he will vote no on the resolutions. He urges trustees to defeat the plan, fearing public school instruction would incite prurient curiosity and immorality. Letter to President James explained his stance and will be reviewed at a Saturday trustees meeting. Also, Sam Mitchell waived preliminaries on carrying concealed weapons and was bound over to the grand jury.
The dialogue shows Ethel praising a beauty engagement ring seen by Jack and Maud confirming with a teasing line. The exchange hints at affection and shared inside joke between friends.
WR Lumry of the Associated Manufacturers notes the Christmas number of the Weekly Press. It highlights New Zealand resources and scenery with smart color printing and half tone work. The issue serves as a booster edition sent abroad to showcase the islands' advantages.
Taylorville reports the murder trial of Fay D. Slate editor of the Mount Auburn Tribune, charged with fatally shooting Th. B. O P. Windsor, former mayor, on May 16, 1912. Trial opened in Christian county circuit court with two jurors tentatively accepted. Slate to plead self defense.
The current trend in hairdressing favors revealing the face, suited for a young girl. Hair is loosened over the forehead and ears and twisted into a neat coil at the back of the neck.
State's attorney announced dismissal of charges against Charles Heskett and Cooney White for illegal sales of liquors. Future actions alleging illegal liquor sales are expected to be pursued as injunctions. Judges have acquitted two defendants in similar cases, influencing this shift.
Mr and Mrs Carl Home of Shell Rock in Waterlow today on business. Mrs W J Burbank’s brother Mr Hummel noted. The Woman's Missionary Society of First Congregational church plans a home baking sale Saturday at 10 in the Paul Davis Dry Goods shoe department. Westminster Presbyterian institute chapters progress with tonight and tomorrow sessions led by George Fracker focusing on Sunday school teacher training.
In Calumet Michigan on December 11 guerrilla warfare in the south range copper miners strike area ended when deputy sheriffs seized several towns and arrested 12 men. One deputy, Timothy Driscoll, was wounded during the operation and no other injuries were reported. In Washington the same day Senator Burton of Ohio urged a central bank alternative to the administration currency plan, noting defects but saying both plans could benefit the country and banks.
Joliet Illinois December 12 Charles Lynk son of a wealthy farmer from Manhat tan left his bride Miss Treasi Rodemeyer of Freeport at the Joliet church altar when his father rushed the aisle to report the bride was already another man’s wife. Reports claim a patent medicine showman who vanished from Joliet spread the tale, a claim the bride denies.
Ottumwa Iowa December 11. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Walker died from burns after the mother left the child sleeping in a cradle while visiting a neighbor. A mosquito netting over the cradle ignited, likely from a nearby stove, causing fatal injuries.
Mason City Iowa December 11 John Munsinger aged 101 will celebrate his birthday at his Kansas home on December 12. He is father to Grace Munsinger supervisor of music in this city and has fourteen children. He has fifty one grandchildren eighty three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He is in perfect health.
Chicago reports corn sales increasing with strength later slackening and a steady close. WheatArkArgentina export surplus estimated at 55 million bushels with bullish sentiment softening prices and an easy close versus last night.
Wide Awake Agents Are Coining money with our easily demonstrated specialties. Write today for particulars and new catalog from Dandy Supply Co located at 802 Monroe St St Charles Mo.
A listing reveals several canned goods from brands including Wisconsin Brand Jung Peas Hart Brand Junior Peas Hart Brand Sweet Wrinkled Peas Aurora Brand Fancy Lifted Peas and Aurora Brand Sliced Pineapple. Prices show per can rates and two can quantities for select items.
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