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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1914

Page

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City Detective McSweeney Suspended Over Raid Dispute

Chief Leighton suspended Warren J. F. McSweeney after a dispute regarding a search warrant raid on a club Saturday evening. McSweeney contests the charge of profane language and says he acted under lawful orders. a hearing is set before the police commissioners with McSweeney rotating counsel.

J. F. McSweeney Randurt McSweeney O Leighton Tony A. Jerner The Vonsioners McSweenes Innis Roons McSweeney Morris Peek Knapp Asaletant McCoy Mar Tin Police Department Servie Deats ABO

Russian Monk Is Stabbed by Woman

A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports monk Gregory Rasputin was stabbed in the abdomen by a stranger in Pokrovsky Siberia. The assailant confessed seeking the opportunity to strike a great prophet, and doctors fear the wound may be fatal.

St. Petersburg Neraila Gregory Rasputin Rasputin Russia Pokrovsky Tobolsk Siberia Ted Wasi

Grocery Store Change of Ownership at Aislette Street

The store at Aislette Street owned by J. H. Koeneke will be disposed of to L. A. Lietel and Ben R. Bauske who will take immediate possession and run the business as usual. Both new proprietors bring mercantile experience and have resided in the city for years. Mr. Ba the Vienna runs a bakery and Mr. L recently joined the company. Rueneke will retire from active duty owing to ill health.

Aisette Street J. H. Koeneke L. A. Lietel Ben RK. Bauske Iakel Rontime Iam Neas Vienna Akery Waterloo Wompany Noubce Rueneke

Coppotalin Wer Migon for the M 3 Sitmen Co

In Chicago W Andergow presides as president while a 1000 FF stake is noted for the M 3 Sitmen Company. The fragmentary text records corporate leadership and investment details without clear context or full names.

M 3 Sitmen’ Co Ftabot Chicago W. Andergow Fe

Escaped Convict Captured After Year on the Run

Harry Green Wilson, Civil War veteran and former inmate at the state soldiers home, escaped from Arkansas penitentiary in 1842 with accomplice Slim Mee. Betrayed by a comrade, Wilson was arrested in town Saturday night, ending a long fugitive ordeal linked to his son-in-law Allen Menard Wilson.

Manvine Harry Green Wilson Quincy Conrade Madis Ideu Slim' Mee Arkansas Penitentiany Lang Ton Fener Allen Menard Wilson Woson

Bench Place Names and Supreme Court Nomination Mentions

Fragmented OCR notes discuss bench place nominations and potential Supreme Court picks. Mentions Wilson Taft and McReynolds influence, with names like Gregory of Chicago and Shields in consideration. Rumors link Tennessee officials and political figures to a forthcoming appointment.

Baltimore Island Dry Cure Ends In Debris Ordeals

A local charity experiment on Poote's Island in the Chesapeake Bay leaves a marooned man named Reinhardt, dubbed "Shorty-in-the-Dump," trying to reform through work and sobriety. After more than a year of backsliding and with Peaches Island dry, his attempts stumble as boats are scarce and temptation looms, amid a troubled effort to curb alcohol.

Baltimore Poote Peaches Island

Hopepet President Heavy Wind and Rain In Iowa

The report details a storm passing Grundy and Butler counties with heavy winds and rainfall. Structures and crop damage are noted including flattened oats and twisted stalks. Officials in Hopepet and nearby areas discuss the event and weather conditions.

Raen Leeper Woo Leland Stemile Grundy Grundy Center

Explosive aboard ship shocks Shanghai harbor

Fragmented OCR text reports an explosion aboard a vessel near Shanghai with casualties among crew and passengers. Names and details are garbled, but indicate a maritime incident with injuries and ongoing confusion about the event's scope. Authorities and local reports are referenced.

Placeholder headline not available

The text provided is garbled and unreadable, lacking coherent events, names, or places to summarize into a proper news item. No clear entities or actions can be extracted for an accurate card.

Tragic Gun Accident Kills Harvey Tillotson at Farm House

Harvey Tillotson, 16, was killed instantly when a playmate fired a gun during a kids’ game at a farm near Fredericksburg. The weapon discharged, tearing through the room as youths, ages three years apart, courted danger. Neighbors describe the Tillotsons as well known, with a family of five children and a newborn babe.

Fredericksbuege Jaduly White Harvey Tillotson Harvey Tilosom Trim Pil Jetson Phes Dasth Tillotson

Body Recovered After Drowning Near Gilbertville

The body of Edward Gord Wie was found in the Cedar River two miles north of Gilbertville, one week after the drowning. The corpse was in a decomposed state, discovered by Stoney Tuvintan near the riverbank five miles downstream. J F Hileman transported the remains to Gilman Morality. funeral arrangements were set for tomorrow at the United and Cindi chapel on Mulberry Street, with Rev. T. d. Puller officiating.

Edward Gord Cedar River Gilbertville Tiv'elock Stoney Tuvintan Rir F. Hileman Waterloo Uileman Oo Gindtimorguy Tomorreay Utena & Cindi Mulberry Street T. d. Puller Free Methodist Ohare

Waterboo Club Crippled by Illnesses in Early Meet

Mata Andrews faces Marshall Town early while Frank Ashland and Peri Blanner miss games due to sickness and injury. Magiaser Avadtews hints at an antidote as the lineup alters. Chief Curis of Mancentitne was updated by Mumier Hoxie about possible changes.

Mata Andrews Marshall Towi Frank Ashland Peri Blanner Magiaser Ero Mumier Hoxie Wali

Uncertain Forces Threaten Provincial Government

Fragmentary OCR notes report General Rubata issuing orders amid turmoil in London and Mexico related to a provincial presidency and alleged troop actions. The garbled text mentions a destruction event and an extraction by forces, with unclear actors and dates.

Fragmentary Political Statement From The East

A degraded OCR fragment reports a political statement issued last night involving a named group and references to votes and a candidate. It mentions Marjenie Harin of the Ayes Varnes and a last night issuance, with unclear dates or locations.

Marjenie Harin

Faction Fears Prompt Powder Keg Alert in London

Disturbances flare as Orangemen plan celebrations for the Boyne battle. Cannons and explosions threaten a Catholic residence while marionists and nationalists mobilize. Two anti mobile troops arrive in the city and rifles are aimed at entrances, heightening tensions amid conflicting loyalties.

Trelansl Daly Nationalise Voluneers Vittos Ough Reland Anveren Leiting

CHR CUUSHTETE KORE ON OST HOCES ATHILETS

Fragmented OCR notes mention a person named Peter at New Weloa Te eraeer and Mrs HE 7 McMurray of Ligonier amid unclear details of shelters and a public notice.

Peter New Weloa Te Eraeer McMurray of Ligonier Cere Ohelters Ag

Prosecutor Offers Alternate Theory in Garman Case

District Attorney Smith reveals a new theory contradicting Dr Cartan’s view that the murderer planned to kill his patient. The DA’s position suggests Mrs Bailey’s nurse could not have seen the killer, while a narrow angle from within the room implies the shooter known to those inside. A grand jury may indict Mrs Carman for the crime by week’s end.

Preoport Tewestlfotlen Tverder Louie Batley Bewia Curia Smith Cartan Adart Jia Matley Halley Gertiefie Carmi Mes Bailey

Henry T. Semmler May Get Freedom

Henry T. Semmler, held in jail for weeks, could be freed on bond as County Attorney McCoy notes a possible $1000 bond or even $4000. Two brothers from Wigginsville Meo arrived in the city to arrange a bond interview. their plans remained uncertain as of this afternoon.

Senintler Royal Creme Western Freighty Semunder Aeting McCoy Pep Che

Man Arrested for Furs Theft in Russell Lamson Fire Area

Nicholson of 115 Linden Street was arrested Saturday on charges of stealing furs valued at 200 from the Russell Lamson building, destroyed by last winter's fire. The arrest was made by Constable Frank Gratiano and sworn before Justice Mary E. Tullar. a hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon. Also reports a fatal student duel in Marburg Germany, and Miss Ferny Way leaves for South Bend Indiana with a Chicago stop en route.

Nicholson Linden Stref Russell- Lamson Frank Grat Ana Wwatrank Marry EL Tullar Michelson Justice Tullar

Fight at Yaqui river yacht siege in Santo Domingo

A lone yachtsman recounts repelling a nighttime raid by a black crew near the Yaqui river mouth in Santo Domingo. After detaching part of his crew to a supposed dance, attackers closed in on the yacht, he and Erickson fired, tossed grenades, and ordered retreat downriver as dawn broke and they fled the island.

Santo Domingo Haid Tron Amaul Erickson Howel Olen Secarcely

Coast Lawyer Enters Senate Race in California

Samuel M. Shortridge of San Francisco joins the U S Senate contest opposing Francie J. Heney. Heney seeks the Progressive nomination while Shortridge aims for the Republican ticket. A prominent Pacific coast attorney and eloquent speaker, this marks his first bid for political office.

Samuel M. Shortridge San Francisco United States California Francie J. Heney Heney Shortridge Pacific Coast

Balloons in elimination race heard from all eight entrants

St Louis July 13. The balloon San Francisco 1915 landed 11 miles southeast of McLeansboro Illinois at 1 o clock Sunday morning. The eight balloons that sailed from here last Saturday afternoon have been heard from. Gap Offyear won the elimination to select the third American entrant for the international race starting next October from Kansas City. The two other entrants were R. H. Upson of Akron Ohio and G. H. Honeywell of St. Louis.

St. Louis San Francisco McLeansboro Ill E. S. Cole Kansas City Constance R, H, Upson Akron Honeywell

Honor for S. J. Hall as Eminent Commander candidate

Samuel J. Hall of this city is considered likely to receive the office of Eminent Commander of the Iowa Knights Templar at the state encampment opening in Spirit Lake tomorrow. Hall and other Ascalon Commandery members have traveled to Spirit Lake for the meeting. The Tem plars hold large property at the lake and conduct annual meetings there.

Samuel J. Hall Iowa

Opening of the clubrooms invites members today

Secretary Van Vieck of the Board of Trade sent invitations for the opening of the clubrooms. Wednesday features a ladies’ afternoon with refreshments and light fare, while the evening program includes a men’s smoke and further plans for Chicagofying Waterloo. The Courier’s classified ads are noted as profitable.

van Vieck Board of Trade

Real Estate and various wants listed in Linden ad section

Classified notices include real estate on Lafayette Street Linden, trades offered for a Ford touring car, general homes work, stage listed items, delivery jobs, lost item reward, farm coat request near Wa, furnished rental for four modern housekeeping rooms with bath, and a competent maid for general housework. contact details: Red phones and a Courier address.

Lafayettee Street Linden Addition West First Street Willer M. Marchier Sycamore St J. G Wawero

Railroads Ready for Dress Parade in Iowa

Des Moines July 13 Special reports Iowa railroad companies began their annual dress parade before the state executive council acting as an assessing board. Gov Clarke is healthy this year as railroads contest the previous year's method of valuing property with net earnings and 68 percent operation cost. The council will consider gross and net earnings, equipment, stock market values, and territory, with protests expected from Northwestern Great Western Illinois Central and others.

Des Moines Iowa State Executive Council Gov. Clarke Interstate Commerce Commission Towa Northwestern Great Western United ‘States Illinois Central

Three Kinds Professor at Agricultural School

Indianapolis Star reports on farming types taught at the agricultural school with mentions of extensine, intensive and pre intensive systems. Fragmentary lines reference an admirer of world empresses and a fifty trial by John Morler.

Indianapolis Star John Morler

Wanted Full Credit Magistrate Evidence and Defense

The fragment references a court scene where a kettle is thrown at a husband. The exchange suggests stronger evidence and a heated confrontation, with unclear names or places due to garbled OCR. The item reads as a brief courtroom screed or dramatic line from a transcript.

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