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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

7

Grand Chapter School of Instruction in Waterloo

The grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star holds a school of instruction for 24 deputies at the Masonic temple in Waterloo starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow under the board of custodians Elizabeth Stewart Maggie Wiley and Alena J Ward with past grand matrons and grand officers attending. An evening demonstration by the Waterloo chapter follows with music and refreshments. about 390 members are expected. Miss M Alda Tate has returned from a visit to Philadelphia New York City and the east and resumes work at James Gardiner Land Co.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Brand Cedar Rapids School of Instruction Waterloo Order M. Alda Tate Philadelphia New York City James Gardiner Land Company

Spanish cabinet to quit over king's coolness

Premier Canalejas cabinet nearly resigned as King Alfonso's displeasure over commuting death sentences on Valencia revolutionists spurs a political rift. Ex Premier Maura warned the act endangered Spain's conservative policies and Barcelona repression, signaling a shifting royal stance.

Madrid Spain Canalejas Alfonso Casabjas Valencia Maura Barcelona Ferrera

Myers and Kelly enter spring city race

Alderman F. Merriau states he will not run for mayor but seeks alderman at large on the east side. George S. Myers of 120 Harrison Street is expected to announce as Third ward alderman candidate. M. H. Kelly confirms plan to seek re election as city solicitor.

F. & Merriau George S. Myers Harrison Street M. H. Kelly

K P S Plan Big Reunion Banquet

Helmet lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias plans a February 5 reunion and banquet at a regular meeting. W R Law B A Ellis and William Langlas named to complete arrangements. The program includes music talks and a social hour for members to meet each other and lodge officers.

Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias W. R. Law B. A. Ellis William Langlas

Conductor John C. Riley Death Investigated

Mason City Iowa January 23 An investigation into the death of Conductor John C Riley of the Rock Island railroad is to be conducted following Coroner Lee of Winnebago county report that traces of poison were found in the body.

Mason City John C. Riley Rock Island Lee Winnebago County

Colored woman in hospital after knife attack in Davenport

In Davenport Iowa on January 23 Mrs. William Perry, a colored woman, lies in a local hospital with serious knife wounds while her husband is jailed. She says he attacked her over her refusal to go to a movie. Also noted is the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Moore at 1112 Vine Street Highland, the first baby born there this year.

Davenport William Perry Stanley D. Moore Vine Street Highland

Greek Playwright Under Arrest for Forgery in Mason City

Greek playwright Peter C. Georgis, author of Golfa, was brought from Denver by Sheriff Holdren to answer forgery charges. He allegedly forged the name of M. Nandhols to a draft while working as a barber, then passed it through banks to obtain money.

Mason City Peter C. Georgis West Denver Holdren M. ©. Nandhols

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Rapid Grippe Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe. It promises relief from headaches feverishness nasal congestion and sore throat after two to three doses every two hours. The 25 cent remedy is claimed to be safer and more effective than quinine and is said to result from three years of research costing over fifty thousand dollars.

Grippe Pape

Gladstone Hotel project boosted with new financing deal

Promoters announce a signed contract enabling more funds from Hagerman Place lot sales to finance the Gladstone hotel. Land payments are staged: one eighth wash, one eighth in 69 days, one fourth in four months, one fourth in eight months, and the remainder in one year. Northwestern Financial holds options on Fifth Street and Jefferson Street sites.

Layermag Gladstone Hagerman Place Hagerman Fifthstreet Jefferson Street Northwestern Tana & Investment Company G. C. Janney J. E. Williams Bryant Motor Car Company Agends

Creditors Move Toward Bankruptcy Action In Boggs Case

Creditors of BE. A. Boggs are taking preliminary steps toward bankruptcy filings with Ref eree Merrian. The move follows ongoing inquiries into the affairs of Boggs and the Central Town Granite company. A creditor meeting will be set if bankruptcy proceeds, with further asset investigation at that time. The prior inquiry had been postponed until Monday this week.

BE. A. Boggs Merrian Boggs Central Town Granite Company Imade Bog

Wrestling Benefit at Labor Temple Ends in Two Straight Falls

At Labor Temple last evening Carl Brown of Water 5 Ino defeated Twver of Cedar Falls in straight falls in six and a half minutes and three and a half minutes. Brown and his manager George Hitchcock then gave a minute exhibition. George Bouck beat Ed Knipp in straight falls as a preliminary bout.

Labor Temple Carl Brown Twver Cedar Falls Ino Boy J. C Brown George Hitchcock George Bouck Ed Knipp

True and False Alarms of Fire

Firemen faced two false alarms and one real blaze early this morning at an oil house in Illinois Central yards. No. 1 hose company reported 2:25 AM damage from a fire used as an employee storage and supply station. Cause undetermined but suspected exploding lamp. Last evening at 9:40 there was another call.

Illinois Central Yards

False alarms at two downtown locations including Hall-Ekfelt store

A false alarm was reported from the corner of Sycamore and Fourth streets, followed by another at about 9 o clock from the Hall-Ekfelt store at La Fayette Street and Park Avenue. Steam rising from the roof was mistaken for smoke.

Sycamore Fourth Streets Hall-Ekfelt Lafayette Street Park Avenue

Nauman Company Elects Officers

Nauman Company directors chosen A J Edwards HL Weatherwax R G Tyler C Hi Nauman G W Nauman. Officers named President C H Nauman Vice President Joe Scheitler Secretary Rt G Tyler Treasurer G W Nauman. Plant at Cedar street and Park avenue restocked after invoice with 1912 outlook strong.

Nauman Company Black Hawk County A. J. Edwards HL Weatherwax R. G. Tyler C. Hi. Nauman G. W. Nauman C. HM. Nauman Joe Scheitler

Enrollment at East High Reaches New Peak

Waterloo high school east reports record enrollment for the new semester under Principal C W Kilne. Grades are crowded with buildings taxed to capacity except Hawthorne, which will receive eighth grade pupils to balance numbers. Eighth grade enrollment stands at 150.

Waterloo High School C. W. Kilne Hawthorne

Unions Press Demand for Market House in Des Moines

Union representatives led by James Mears urged Des Moines city officials to start erecting a market house this spring. Speakers argued the city should fund the project alongside bridges and a city hall, while Councilman John MacVicar noted legal obstacles to municipal debt for a market house.

Des Moaines James Mears Building Trades Council Tre City Wilson Carter Briggs John MacVicar Coumel

Mrs. Ellis Returns Home From Visit in Sioux City

Mrs. W. F. Ellis returns to her Sioux City home after a three week visit with her sister Mrs. Fred Austin at Hartman apartments. She was feted at several social affairs during her stay. Mrs. Mattie Mason leaves for Lake Winona Ind to spend a week with Evangelist and Mrs. Wm Sundays.

W. F. Ellis Sioux City Fred Austin Hartman Apartments Mattie Mason Lake Winona Ind Evangelist Wm. A

Rumors Fly at Republican Convention in Coalgate

Delegates at the fourth district Republican convention in Coalgate discuss a rumor of instructing national delegates for Theodore Roosevelt. Edward Perry’s silence on comment fuels speculation, with reports of letters from Roosevelt and Hitchcock and a Taft compromise over patronage involving Loren C. Disney.

Coalgate Gilia Theodore Assistrict Edward Perry Perry Col Roosevelt Hitchcock Taft Loren C. Disney Disney

Peace Assured in Ecuador War Ends Revolt

Washington reports that articles of peace have been signed by leaders of the federal troops and the revolutionists at Guayaquil, ending the Ecuadorian revolution. The announcement came from the American consul in Guayaquil per today’s state department briefing.

Washington Ecuador Guayaquil State Department

Cotton Ginning Report Shows U S Bale Count

Washington Tan January 23 The 91th cotton crop has been ginned and baled to 14 519 676 bales as of January 16, with 192 674 bales ginned in the period from January 1 to 16 according to the census bureau.

Washington Tan United States Census Bureau

For sale Aldine grate and mantel pieces

Classified note offers Aldine grate and Golden Oak mantle in good condition for sale at well below half original price. Contact Taquire at 25 Broad Way to arrange purchase.

Taquire Broadway

Harmony Class Meets Tonight at Waterton Conservatory

At the Harmony class under Prof. Srott Bo Piregeedll, nineteen young ladies enroll and prepare to study harmony and composition. Miss Henry Achsih Heed gave a lecture on Development for the era, part of Monday evening lectures at the Conservatory.

Atle Waterton Conservantory Srott Prowell Percek Will Spem al Henry Achsih

Oan Association Officers Approved At Evening Meeting

An association meeting held last evening approved the officers and their positions. The gathering focused on confirming leadership roles and setting the agenda for forthcoming activities.

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