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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1914

Page

4

New Victim of Heroin Habit and Jail Terms

A 21 year old man named John Hussman was arraigned in police court on a drunkenness charge after being taken into custody Saturday evening amid an uproar over his behavior. He admitted taking dope that day, claimed it was his first time, and said it was given to him to deliver to another party. Officers cite two weeks of odd behavior suggesting ongoing heroin use. Hussman received thirty days in city jail with a potential fine reduction if he reveals the drug source. In Rock Island yards a group of Mexicans and a white girl were detained. Francisco lel, a 15 year old girl, and two other men faced disorderly conduct and jail terms. One Mexican faced intoxication and possible heroin use. a third member drew a three day sentence. In Concord, NH, January 19, Harry K. Thaw awaits word on likely release after being deemed sane, with reports he will be freed from state authority.

John Hussman Hussman Nussman Francisco Lel Rock Island Concord N. H Harry K. Thaw Stanford White New York Matteawan Hospital Thawn Saturday Evening Post New England Boston Walter McEwen New Hampton Dan Kuhn Cartersville J. F. Burton Ankeny Brethren Church Rollo Miller Waterloo Earnest Ellis Waverly Hospital Miss Burr Ames I. OG O. F. Lodge R. H. Waugh Clarksville O. E R. H. Puckett Aj Greene R. T. Stivers L. B. Stivers Johnston City Tenn Newport News Newport Irene Baldwin Yontz Bozeman Mont Frank Marion Landis

Life of Ruth Cameron Revealed in Interview

Ruth Cameron, famed writer for 150 daily papers, discusses her career from Boston beginnings to Tufts graduate status. She explains choosing journalism over teaching, finds value in mail from readers, and supports woman suffrage and feminist goals while noting public courtesy and kindness.

Evening Courier Ruth Cameron New England Adams United States Canada Toronto Gulf California Massachusetts America Boston Tufts College Phoebe Dwight Boston Traveler

Effie McCollum Jones Sermon On Immigrant Hope

Universalist services featured Rev Effie McCollum Jones urging Americans to aid immigrants. Referencing Mary Antin's The Promised Land she urged education social integration and religious guidance for newcomers. A special choir sang God Be Merciful under Mrs Maxwell Case.

Effie McCollum Jones Mary Antin Promised Land Old Country America Maxwell Case God Be Merciful Bartlett

Arrest Warrant Issued After Restaurant Bar Fight

H W Scott was taken into custody Saturday evening on a charge of dis orderly conduct but failed to appear in police court this morning and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is accused of breaking a show care in the chop suey restaurant.

H.W. Scott

Improvements Give a Nest Appear at Buchanan Optical

Improvements with large room redecorated and rearranged in the Syndicate building enhance the Buchanan Optical establishment. G E Lind of Rock Island Illinois, an expert optician, has joined Mr. Buchanan's staff.

Buchanan Optical Company Syndicate G. E. Lind Rock Island Buchanan

Condition Of Aged Lady Is Critical

Mrs. Thomas Ferguson, living at 116 Second Street West, remains in serious condition after a week of illness. Doctors report no improvement and the family's distress grows as her life hangs by a slender thread. She is the mother of A. J. Ferguson and J. E. Ferguson of the Golden State store.

Thomas Ferguson Second Street West A. J J. E. Ferguson Golden Stale Store

Husband cuts wife's throat in Chicago attack

Hugo Kuhimey of 2128 Sedgwick street attacked his wife Saturday afternoon in his room after she refused reconciliation and planned to move to Canada. Mrs Kuhimey was taken to Augustana hospital in serious condition. Detectives hunt Kuhimey who left carrying a razor.

Chicago Canada Hugo Kuhimey Sedgwick Street

Local Visitors and Movements In Greene Area

Greene January 18 reports a string of visitors and departures. Miss Josephine Wolf visits Mason City. Mrs. Frank Hergert of Le Mars visits her sister Mrs. W. McClure. Mrs. C. V. Cave and Miss Emma Miner visit Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Phillips of Clarksville visit daughter Mrs. W. H. Buchholz. Mrs. Luicy Bailey of Grundy Center returns home after visiting brother A. C. Vennum. John Peiske resigns from Wm. Buchholz store and moves to Osage. Mrs. Newt Kester and son Francis visit Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fahr and children of Bristow visit Elmer Moss family. Mrs. J. Lucas returns home after visiting daughter.

F. G. Phillips Clarksville W. H. Buchholz Luicy Bailey Grundy Center A. C. Vennum John Peiske Wm. Buchholz Osage Newt Kester Francis Rockford Chas. Fahr Bristow Elmer Moss J. Lucas

Gust Augustin and Carroll County Duo Visit Dunkerton

Gust Augustin and daughter from Carroll County visit Dunkerton marking his first return in 45 years. Local activity includes sand hauling for spring building, multiple visits among residents, and various small-town notes such as book donations and a corn price at 63 cents a bushel.

Dunkerton Gustav Augustin Carroll County Augustin Ida Maroney Hannah Ortner Eva Elizabeth Koester Hudson Anton Zeigler Humiboldt S. D Margaret Robinson Stewartville Minn Fred Ray McMillin St. Paul Alvin Schmitt Gust Schmitt Fred West Geo. Robin Carl Meier Barclay Township Bill Jenson Art Clubine Minnesota Peverill Bros John Andrew Ortner Eva Maroney Waterloo I. BE. Baish

Many to Attend Church Banquet At First Congregational

Demand for banquet seats at the Laymen's Missionary Movement event grows as a diverse group from the city and nearby towns gathers. Speakers include F. J. Michel of Chicago on Iowa's World Opportunity, W. R. Stirling on A Man's Task, Rev. Wilbur L. Clapp with his annual report, F. A. Ferguson on the Student Volunteer convention, and Dr. A. F. McGarrah of New York. Banquet service starts at 6 30 PM. attendees urged to arrive by then.

First Congregational Church J. Michel Chicago Iowa W. R. Stirling Wilbur L. Clapp F. A. Ferguson Kansas City A. F. MecGarrah New York

Minister urges laymen to hear facts at Waterloo gathering

Dr. A. F. P. McGarrah of New York addressed the Waterloo Ministerial Association at the YMCA this morning urging laymen to hear the facts and consider their implications for community life.

Waterloo Ministerial Association YM. CG. A A. F P. McGarrah New York

Boys Organize Four Bible Classes at YMCA

Forty boys attended a YMCA session where James Gardner urged living with a pure heart and clean hands. W Parsons, state secretary of the association, spoke on good in a good place for a good purpose. Four Bible classes were formed to be taught by Reed Nelson, Charles Smith, Evans Lawser and Claude Stubbs. Next Sunday at 3 and 3 30 C C Stotts will discuss film making.

James Gardner W. Parsons Bane Clation E. M. Rhoades Reed Nelson Charles Smith Evans Lawser Claude Stubbs C. C. Stotts Association

President Wilson Optimistic On National Business Outlook

Washington January 19 President Wilson reports opinions and estimates from across the country suggesting general confidence in the future. He notes some railroad dependent industries lag while denying any statement on freight-rate increases and says tariffs may have stimulated business and aided small merchants.

Washington, D. C Wilson

Lift Borax Smiths Burden

San Francisco on January 19 report that T M Borax Smith the western magnate with vast holdings with capital estimated at 200 million dollars has lost control of United Properties to a syndicate of British and American capitalists. Creditors will put about 15 million into the effort to straighten the company and its tangled finances.

San Francisco TI. M Smith Far West United Properties Company

Banks Join Federal Reserve System in Record Pace

Washington January 19 The treasury department reports more than half of national banks have filed legal applications for membership in the new federal reserve system, indicating rapid adoption nationwide.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve System Treasury Department

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Re KA Pn PAE _ DAVIS Cheney Cheney Brothers Harry Kk. Thaw Senate Washington Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce House Committee On the Judiciary Congress Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Newlands Clayton House Committee Mevada F. J. Michel Eniversalist Services
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