Elevator operator James Evans tours the century at Washington Monument
The Washington Monument elevator conductor James B Evans has traveled about 60 000 miles in the car since 1879. Over 32 years he ran roughly 850 400 trips totaling about 119 million feet of lift travel equal to about 50 060 miles. He notes the record as double the earths circumference. He served presidents since 1888 and carried royalty including princes but not a king or queen.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
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No Indictment Follows Probe of Mysterious Death
Hancock county grand jury failed to indict Willard Torkelson 13 in the case tied to his death on July 4 near Hayfeld. The inquiry spanned a day and a half with 21 witnesses, but County Attorney C R Wood said no indictment basis was found. The investigation remained shrouded in secrecy as rumors swirled locally.
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Hampton Grand Army Post Backs Iowa Commander Candidate
The Hampton Grand Army Post endorses J. J. Kron for department commander of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic. Kron, active in the organization for years, has strong support from Comrades who passed a resolution at a recent meeting. Kron served in Co FP One hundred forty second and To G One hundred fifty third regiments, and was junior vice commander of the Iowa department. A motor driven machine advances windings at matures of electric motors.
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Sauer Sues Over Unlawful Arrest Damages
Leo Sauer, contractor, sues M. J. Turney of the Waterloo police force for $310000 alleging false arrest and prosecution for disorderly conduct after a May incident. He claims $5000 actual and $5000 exemplary damages, says city attorney dropped the municipal case for lack of testimony, and seeks damages to his person, reputation, and business. Attorneys ELH McCoy and W Ia Beecher represent Sauer.
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Rotary Scores Corrected Omission Burr Lichty Leads Shot
The Rotary Gun club scores published in yesterday's Courier omitted Burr Lichty from the list despite a 40 score. Corrected standings show O A Repags 47 L W Witty 49 H G Northay 49 F M Shares 49 and Burr Lichty 40.
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No-To-Bac Claims Easy Tobacco Habit Cure
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple tablet that stops tobacco cravings. It promises complete habit breakage and a money refund if not effective, noting the product is made by the Casennats owners and offered through druggists.
Lucille Arnold and Richard C. Raines Marry in Independence
Mina Lucille Arnold and Richard Campbell Raines wed in the M E church Independence in a double ring ceremony conducted by Tey JT Taylor with Rev J K Hawkins. Attendants included Evelyn Brant Paul Johnson Hurd Johnson and music from Mary Barbar and Mr Eberson. processional featured the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
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Acid dyspepsia remedy ad promotes Pink Pills
An advertisement explains sour stomach from fermentation and gas, urges Dr Williams Pink Pills to tone digestive organs and enrich blood. It pitches a free diet book What to Eat and How to Eat and offers mail order from Schenectady NY with pills at 60 cents per box.
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Wedding of Miss Alva and Master Tsehtrg
Recessional marked the ceremony as Myreket led duets with Miss Alva and Master Tsehtrg. The bride wore a full length veil with embroidered cap and carried roses and lilies of the valley. The bride’s maid wore pink chirmense and sweets. No reception followed at the Mathen home. Guests included friends from Toledo, Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Marlton and Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Haines will tour Yale.
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Hotel owners demand large rent judgment from tenant
Rus sell Lamson hotel owners Langon and Russell Lamson seek $25,680 from Worton Holden Hotel Co for excess room rent on 48 rooms at over $200 daily. They allege rentals from Sept 1 1919 to March 21 1920 totaling $15,680 with May and June further estimated at about $10,000. Books for April to June are in defendant’s possession.
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Census Reports on Early U S Decimal Coinage Adoption
The census notes that the United States became a pioneer in decimal coinage, adopting a decimal system as its standard for money. This milestone highlights early monetary reform and the nation’s push toward standardized currency.
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