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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

3

Breek Slayers Get Life Terms In Cedar Falls Murder

Sheriff denies forced confessions as Earl McBain 20 Leslie Nannes 29 and Edsie Kanner 56 receive life with hard labor for the murder of Tony Gunanas a Greek laborer shot during a failed robbery in his bunk car at Cedar Falls two weeks earlier Judge A W Mullan cites pleas of guilty and narrows the case to first degree murder detailing witness testimony and weapons exhibit while noting state and county processes and costs of the trial.

Earl McBain Leslie Nannes Edsie Kanner Fort Madison A. W. Mullan Tony Gunanna Cedar Falls Mullan Hanner McBain Gunanas Kianas Gunands Tate Wick, Woolley Proche Murtagh Bain Kisnas Thera Deffondante E. J. Wenner

NACOR Health Folder Promises Aid for Lung Trouble

Glencoe Minnesota resident Ell ie Br Howe reports improved strength and relief from lung soreness after six weeks. The letter cites no pains and better sleep, praised by a band of supporters who say NACOR helped them. The ad encourages sending for a free NACOR information folder to learn more about its claimed benefits for asthma bronchitis and related issues.

Ellie BR. Howe Glencoe Minn Elsie R. Howe Mr. Howe

Years of local killings linked to bunkcar tragedy

The article lists multiple murders over recent years including Officer Fred Widmann, a Turk section hand near Dankerton in September 1912, an Italian found near the old paper mill with throat cut in 1916, and Richard Hugelns of Manas Leaves Dunkeur. It notes Chris Kiinas, Gunanas' bunkmate, moved to Waterloo after the Cedar Falls bunkcar shooting two weeks earlier.

Fred Widmann Dankerton Richard Hugelnsd Manas Dunkeur Ceder Falls Chris Kiinas Gunanas

Makes fortune on war pays off old debts

New York January 12 Jesse L Livermore, who made a fortune in cot- units from war contracts, uses the proceeds to settle his long standing debts and finance new ventures. The groundbreaking success story highlights postwar business shifts and personal finance recovery.

New York Jesse L. Livermore Cot

Psychologist’s Notes on a Gambler’s Nerve and Fortune

The article describes a Wall Street figure who declared bankruptcy, built wealth in grain and cotton, and paid off debts of 2.1 million. It notes his confidence and nerve as key to success, referencing LiverMaker and Mentors in a discussion of the game’s psychology and guidance from active want ads in the paper.

Ton Wall Street

Chronic constipation relief with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

A Dayton Ohio woman reports rapid improvement after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for chronic constipation. The ad touts a non opioid laxative with pepsin, claims safety for children, and invites trials by writing Dr Caldwell at 455 Washington St. Monticello Illinois.

HH. A. Wrees Adams &J Dayton Ohio

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