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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

6

Retrial Asked for Tony Geier in Assault Case

Informal bond discussion set by Judge H B Boies if motion for new trial is overruled after Tony Geier was convicted of criminal assault against Grace Lawson. Geier remains free on 3000 bond. prosecutors seek counter affidavits while defense pursues a new trial amid juror misconduct claims and evidentiary disputes.

H. B. Boies Tony Geier Geier Grace Lawson W. W. Woolley J. ¢. Murtagin J. C. Murtagh Far Defense T. A. Mallory Forest Herman A. Meyers Fourth Street George Fredin Lincoln Street Roy Yawkins D . IL J. R. Allen

Wa vering Men and Business Mens to Hold Banquet

The Wa vering Men s and Business Mens association will hold an annual banquet at Pyth temple Thursday evening with an address by W. G. Haskell Cedar Rapids representative elect from Linn county. The program includes a toast The Man in Politics a vocal solo by Miss Trevarthan readings by Miss Katharine Miller and a roast toaster O Trumbauer. Attendees should notify a committee member by Wednesday morning for arrangements. Afterward there will be dancing.

Wavering Men's and Business Mens Association Pythtemple L. Ferris Trevarthan

Denmark Barging Ahead With Merchant Ship Building

Copenhagen reports rapid modernization of the free harbor to boost transit trade with Russia once normal trade resumes. Warehousing capacity tops 90,000 square meters, up 10,000 since 1918, with plans for 122,700 by year end. Christiania notes harbor renewal plans, while Northern Norway debates a new transit hub.

Copenhagen Christiania Rec Norway

Burglar in Santa Claus Outfit Steals $500 in Darby

In Darby a burglar wearing a Santa Claus coat and fake whiskers entered the Banks home on Market Avenue while the owners were away. The watchdog did not bark, and silverware and jewelry valued at $500 were taken. The dog was not harmed.

Philadelphia Darby Mit John Banks Market Avenue Sumroit Street Nolice

Fire officials praised for prompt mill blaze response

Fire Chief A A Dunham received a note from J Peddicord of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill expressing appreciation for the rapid and efficient handling of a Sunday morning fire at the mill. A check for zero dollars was enclosed and will be donated to the pension fund.

A. A. Dunham J. Peddicord Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Fire Loss in Iowa Largely Preventable Says Report

An actuarial bureau analysis of Iowa’s $4,243,175 fire loss for 1915 finds a great part preventable. Strictly preventable losses total $1,128,948. partly preventable $1,915,186. unknown but probably largely preventable $1,204,041, with a detailed table to follow.

Iowa Actuarial Bureau of the National Board of Fhe I Reece Minnesota Wisconsin Blinnesota Midble Cartes Electricit Tes Os Ae Petry Saeeaael

Cedar Falls Dailon News highlights local notes and visitors

Cedar Falls dec a7 Miss Josephine King of Omro Wis hosts at sister Prof C W Stone. Local social calendar items include bridge club, guests from Wea terloo and St Paul, and multiple visits by students, doctors, and relatives. WWJ editorial and church notices accompany scenes of holiday gatherings and upcoming lectures.

Cedar Falls Misa Josephine King Omri Wis C. W. Stone Bridge Club Legtle H. Hughes M. 5 Cornish Weaterloo A. B. Mason Hae Wagner Manufacturing Company A. B. Phillips Marian Golegrove Fayette Cedar Upper Iowa University F. Q. Brown Ross Cutler Guttenberg J. H. Cutler Aliss Marjorie Hammer Frank Hammer St. Paul W. H. Bender Frances Aikman Minneaplis Frank P. White College Streets Cedar Heights

Prisoner Dies in City Jail From Delirium Tremens

Fort Dodge man 25 identified as Walter Gilson died in a Waterloo city jail cell after delirium tremens. He had been held after a raid on Shields restaurant where he worked as a waiter and cook. Relatives from Fort Dodge notified. funeral plans to follow. A second inmate also afflicted with delirium tremens received medical attention. Dr Kayne of Chicago arrives to rebuild Beaver Valley stock farm barn after fire destroyed the late model structure and 100 tons of hay and grain. The farm lane is insured. Courier notes broad readership.

Willant Gilson Fort Dodge Richard Vnan Galveston Tex Gilson O'Keefe & Towye Curley Shields Eveloing Walter Gison Fort Hodge Waterloo Kayne Beaver Valley Thomas Y. Kayne Chicago

Parade to Perturn Inauguration Draws Nations Boy Scout Involvement

Thousands of boys from military schools across the country are slated for the inaugural parade next March. Plans, announced by Robert N Harper, chairman of the Inaugural Committee, call for a national readiness demonstration with cadets from the Naval Academy taking a prominent position. Generals Scott Bliss and Revo coordinate participation as 48 states prepare for the event and river vessels may be present in Washington.

Whallington Dee Kereh Woh Robert N. Harper Chatrman Jhsrada United States Scott Marelini Bliss Kealda Revo States Naval Academy West Washington

German Generals Monstors to Be Printed in a Book

A fragmentary item notes a forthcoming collection of German mattoes with quotes from General von Stef Admiral Scheer Prince Henry of Prussia General von Werth and others praising duty courage and faith The piece cites scripture to assert German invincibility and unity in wartime spirit.

von Stef Prus Sian Glyus Matto Schear Garmin Prince Henrys of Pruayin von Woyrsth Germany Bisalage von Mackanren Vour Bassler

Malden milk wagon driver reveals daughter to marry heir

James M. Gass, a Malden milk wagon driver, announces engagement of his daughter Bl. Gass to Elltson Gordard Day, son of Boston banker Frank A. Day. Day, a 20 year old sophomore at Harvard, is heir to a fortune of 7 million dollars. The wedding, likely after Day completes college, would link Gass to Italian nobility via in law.

Maas Vac James M. Gass Malden

Marting Postponed at Godur Heights Meeting

Postponement announced for Friday night community meeting at Godur Heights due to illness of Frank J. Chipman. Local residents notified to await further details and a rescheduled date.

Godur Heights Evhoat Frank J. Chipman

Overloading The Stomach Advertisement Claim

An ad promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as remedies for overeating. It asserts stomach overloading causes rapid gastric fluids, then claims tablets digest food, prevent constipation and elimination, and improve digestion. It lists 40 cents per box and offers a free trial by mail from A. Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart A. Stuart Co Stuart Iidg Marshall, Mich

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Som. G. Haskell Denmark Santa Claus Cedar Lalls Dailon News Nes D. N. Hurd Hvening Cedar Falla Cedar Falla Drug Co Civic Twelfth Main Street Earl Granger Davenport Myron G. Harris A. Ju. Granger Earl Grenger Nora & Harris Rutledge Harris James Brownell Post P. B. McClenahan Daughters of Des Moines Robert A. Santee C. H. Rottenbach Presbyterian Hospital Chieaso Mare Sartor Memorial Hospital John Thomas State Street Soldier Co. F Camp Des Moines William Gilson Chill Delirham Treasens Co. WW Wangler Wangler Bros.Co East Fourth Street Mary Hamburg H.G. Wood West Eleventh St Burch Bros Dig, Misses & Childrens Apparel Paine and Hatter Leavitt Jorrsor
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