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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1914

Page

9

Senator Gore accused in $50,000 damages suit by Minnie Bond

Oklahoma City woman Minnie Bond testifies in Washington hotel incident claiming United States Senator Thos. Gore assaulted her in a March 24 meeting over her husband’s job prospects. Defense alleges political conspiracy. trial features multiple eye witnesses and disputed room events.

Oklahoma City Okla Minnie E. Bond Washington Hotel United States Thos. P. Gore Oklahoma Bond Talesmen Gore James Jacobs Kirby Fitzpatrick Clark Senator Gore Washington Giddings Julian Bond Internal Revenue Collector

Adams Express cuts quarterly dividend in half

New York February 12 Adams Express company reduced its quarterly dividend from three dollars to one dollar and fifty cents a share. The firm had paid twelve dollars a year since 1909. The distribution comes from accumulated investment revenue and is linked to weaker earnings after the sarcel powt establishment.

New York Adams Express Company Ihs Financial District Sarcel Powt

Memphis Bank President Reverses Plea to Not Guilty

C Hunter Raine, president of Mercantile Bank which closed after alleged defalcations totaling about 740000, entered a not guilty plea at arraignment in criminal court. He had previously pleaded guilty on a bench warrant charging embezzlement.

Memphis Tenn C. Hunter Raine Mercantile Bank Raine

No More Hermit Life for Artist

Grand Junction Colo Feb 11 A divorce has been granted to John Otto the Hermit of Monument Canon from Mrs Beatrice Farnham Otto artist and sculptor. They wed July 4 1911 after a mounted wedding with revolver salute. They lived in a cave home at 10 000 feet and she later founded an Independence Colony for girls in mountains. The divorce was by Judge Sullivan after a brief desertion case.

Grand Junction Colo Sullivan John Otto Monument Canon Beatrice Farnham Otto Monument Hill Mia Otto Boston Beatrice Farnham Massachusetts Weymouth Mass San Francisco Iowa Monument Park Diana John Ute

Caledonians Plan Sociable Social Friday Evening

The Cedar Valley Caledonian association, recently formed, will host a sociable at the A O U W hall on Friday evening February 13 at 8 p m. Officers elected for the year include President J S Barr Waterloo Vice President John Wilson Cedar Falls Secretary M Elliot Waterloo Treasurer H McCartney Waterloo Executive chair H H Gordon Waterloo Entertainment chair W Martin Waterloo Membership chair S Thompson. The group aims to unite Scots and those of Scotch descent for social enjoyment and fellowship and invites eligible people to attend. Further information is available from the listed officers or secretary at 240 Maple Street.

Cedar Valley Caledonian Association A. O. U. W. Hall G. BE. Brebner J. S. Barr Waterloo John Wilson Cedar Falls M. Elliot H. McCartney H. H. Gordon Wm. Martin S. Thompson Maple Stroet

Sunday School Workers Arrive for Ninth District Conference

W A Brown of Chicago, rep of International Sunday School, missed rain connections en route to Marshalltown and could not attend a luncheon at the YWCA. W D Stern, Iowa State Sunday School secretary, spoke on district plans as the Ninth District conference opens in Black Hawk Bremer Grundy Buchanan and Butler counties. Brown addressed Walnut Street Baptist Church later and will speak at a 6 30 p m banquet and class meeting. Conference continues tomorrow morning and afternoon with Brown expected to enhance efforts in the district.

Oskaloosa W. A. Brown Chicago International Sunday School Association Marshalltown W. D. Stern Iowa State 9 Brown Walnut Street Baptist Church Black Hawk Bremer Grundy Buchanan Butler

Huerta Forces Discomfited In Mexican Conflict

The Huerta forces near Juarez learned of the situation at Ysleta and sent detachments east along the river to seize the invaders. They captured 10 men, four were held for investigation and six were harmless peons. Villa said the recruits should cross back, fearing American capture though he would shoot them if needed. He praised the Americans for keeping the horses safe.

Juarez Ysleta Villa

Rock Island Misses C A Franchise Transfer

Keokuk Iowa February 12. President Justice of the Central Baseball Association said a Rock Island Illinois telegram asked that the Kewanee franchise be given to Rock Island. The request was deemed too late as negotiations nearly completed to award the franchise to Marshalltown.

Keokuk, Ia Justice Central Baseball Association Rock Island, Ill Kewanee Marshalltown

Dwelling Fire Damages O'Donnell Home at Crossroads

A noon blaze damaged the Mrs. O'Donnell residence at Lown street and Railroad avenue, costing about $250 in damage. The fire started in the floor, burned through a partition and consumed the roof. occupants identified as negroes were present.

Analyzing a Raindrop Science Note and Notices

A scientific explainer describes rainwater chemistry as it travels from cloud to ground noting carbonic acid absorption and rock interaction. The text also reports a hospital discharge for Frank J. Hanlon after rheumatism, an ad for Kemble's Violets, a plan by English capitalists to form a Siberian cattle concern for export, and a travel notice for Mrs. O J Fullerton and daughter from 797 Logans Avenue.

Allison Community Notes Reflect Loss and Local News

Lucile Ray, nine, dies after inflammatory rheumatism and double pneumonia at home January 3. Funeral at home led by Rev. John Dysart. burial in Allison Cemetery. Community sympathy extended to the W. F. Ray family. Also reports on visiting and church activities, marriages, newspaper name change to Al. Neon Tribune, and local travel and schooling updates.

Allison Cemetery Lucile Carl Shunterman University Park Oskaloosa Fred Leo Bates Shunterman North Jesse H. Jones Allerton Jones Ig Hampton Jana Doyle Dumont Frank L. McGee Allison J. C. Wieneke Jane Crotty Andrew J. Mullarkey McGee Ernest Swyeman Misa Ellis Swyeman Dick Oltman John Oltman J. H. Schuler Waterloo Ee Grain Dealers’ Association

Local notes from Raymond and surrounding area

Raymond and vicinity report shipments of hogs to Chicago by O Conner and Sons and Renter Bros, a carload by Vincent Hall and Kenneth Trible's recovery from illness, new telephones installed by Mr Thome, ice house filling under Charles Wingert, visitors including Wm Peary and Mrs Arthur, and locals moving or visiting Waterloo, St Francis Hospital or farms north of Waterloo.

Wm. Peary Shannon City G. W. Arthur Thome Raymond Vincent Hall Kenneth Trible Ben Will Baker Sioux City Catherine Neuses Matt Neuses Waterloo Charles Wingert Mary Mangin Kate Weber Northey and Son Albert Meisch Husbant St. Francis Hospital Dennis Knapp Wm. Pint Washburn Matt Kromer

Ritual murder case shocks Kiev region in trial

London reports a Jewish tailor named Pashkoff arrested near Fatom, 40 miles from Kiev, over the Der 9 killing of a boy identified as Yoahel Pashoff. Initial exhumation raised rumors of ritual murder, but a second examination found the boy was Christian, with a witness testifying the boy was actually the son of a Christian law court official.

London Central News St. Petersburg Pashkoff Fatom Kiev Der. 9 Yoahel Pashoff Enid Lt Ind

Exhumation Reveals Thirteen Neck Wounds on Boy

Taranthevitch and Vitomir, both linked to the case, were among physicians consulted today about the boys medical condition and the feasibility of an operation. The investigation continues as reports note thirteen wounds found on the boy’s neck after exhumation.

Here Vitomir

Albia Postoffice Fight Ends in Favor of W. S. Fall

Otnnonwa Ta February 12 The Albia postoffice was awarded today to W S Fall one of six Democratic applicants who had sought the office for months A telegram from Congressman Sant Kirkpatrick announced the appointment as a valentine The decision ends the possibility a Republican would win the post and counters a Washington newspaper report three days earlier

Otnnonwa

Senator Bacon Illness Reported in Washington Hospital

Washington Feb 12 Senator Augustus O Bacon of Georgia, a leading administration figure in Congress, is very ill at a hospital in the capital. A prior advertisement in the column touts Foley s Honey and Tar Compound with testimonials from druggists and customers.

Washington, D. C Augustus O. Bacon Georgia Congress

Fragmentary Note on Prices and Dates in Wartime Slips

A damaged OCR fragment mentions prices and dates related to wartime events. It references Samh and Mar War with ambiguous numbers like 210r and 44 FOT ss. It is unclear but suggests a retail or exchange context tied to a local wartime period and a price note.

Practical Nurse Recommends Local Medical Specialist

Mrs J. Spikke lauds Dr Myers as a master specialist in chronic conditions. She details her health improvements after a few treatments and urges others to visit the Waterloo office at 1121g Sy More Street opposite Ellis Hotel. Consultation is free and letters are answered.

J. Spikke Myei18 Chicago New York Feen Pr. Myers

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