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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

4

Judge sets ten day limit on mother in law visits

Magistrate McGuire in Flatbush court fixed ten days as the limit for visits by mothers in law. The case involved Mrs May Coyle of Boston and her daughter in law, who described the mother in law as domineering and disruptive. The judge noted mothers in law can be a necessary institution but may become an evil without discretion.

New York McGuire Flatbush Court May Coyle Boston Henrys Coyle Czarina Silland Coyle Alva. Coyle

Market News and Wheat Hogs and Cattle Prices

Chicago market reports show wheat and corn up on weather and foreign crop concerns. Hog and cattle prices move with demand as receipts rise, with steady to firm tone in Chicago and western markets and mixed results for different classes of livestock.

Chicago Northwest East Mill Tocal Kansas Reeves Texas Kansas City Sodar Taos RBA AEG Omaha Neb Caltie Cattie Waterloo Wellington Turkey

Pitcher Quiesser Sold Amid Hens and Turkeys Trade

A fragmentary report notes pitcher Waldo Quiesser, released by the Ft Wayne Central Hides and Wool league, and signed by Rock Island Three-I club. The entry lists varied hides and weights, suggesting a catalog or barter context alongside the sports note.

Rock Island Old Tom Turkeys Ft Wayne Central

Negro Preacher Robbery Reported In Waterloo

Rev. W. M. Smith of Alabama, a preacher and lawyer, reported to police that he was frisked of 175 dollars and a 100 dollar gold watch while staying with African Americans in North Waterloo last night. Officers plan to round up colored people under suspicion to recover the property.

W. ML. Smith Alabama Methodist Church South North Waterloo Smith

Wealthy Marissa Financier G W Kunze Dies at 72

Marissa July 19 G W Kunze president of the Bank of Marissa widely regarded as the wealthiest financier in St. Clair county died today at age 72. His demise ends a long career in local banking and finance. He held leadership roles and was a prominent figure in the Marissa community.

Marissa Hill G. W. Kunze Bank of Marissa St. Clair County

Grain commission firms to wind up operations

Minneapolis reports W H Dickinson and Co and Hollett and Carey advance the Peavey Grain move and exit business. Hollett and Carey take over 159000 open trades and 300000 bushels from Dickinson, reshaping the Minneapolis option market.

Minneapolis W. H. Dickinson & Co, Grain Commissioners Sioux Falls, & C

Bank Liquidation Stuns New York Bank

The Adubon National Bank on Broadway will enter voluntary liquidation after a funds misappropriation by a bank officer. National Bank Examiner Hanna assumes charge of the institution.

New York Audubon National Bank Broadway National Bank Hanna

Benton County Grows In Belle Plaine Haying Progress

Belle Plaine Iowa July 19 harvests advance with oats mostly cut and threshing underway. Early potatoes failed but late ones may yield well. Corn looks good with favorable rain needed. many fields, especially on lower land, are sinking.

Belle Plaine

Police Report Shows No Robberies During Circus Crowd

The police stated at 2 p m that no robberies or accidents were reported. Several suspicious characters were detained to deter thefts as crowds filled the streets. George Wilson and George Francis were confined as suspected pickpockets, with one having prior suspicion two years earlier. Two others were held on the river bank awaiting circus departure. Special Agent Michael Morweiser of Cedar Rapids assists the Rock Island police.

George Wilson George Francis Michael Morweiser Cedar Rapids Rock Island

Youths Accused of Direct Murder in Colorado

Grand Junction Colorado July 11 direct charges of murder were filed against four youths ages 14 to 17 in connection with the death of Claude A Wolfkill a wealthy bachelor rancher. The charges follow a coroner s inquest that held the youths after recent events related to the case.

Grand Junction Colo Lee Baker Virgil Wilson Gladys Thompson Lillian Osborne Claude A. Wolfkill

Indian Plague Deaths Hit 650 690 in Half Year

London reports plague toll in India as of June 30 totals 650 690 for the first half of the year. Government figures show the harsh impact across regions with high mortality reported in various districts.

London India

Burglar Slayer Vindicated in Rock Island Case

Andrew Dimolakis a Greek musician was exonerated by a coroner's jury after shooting George Pinkston who tried to break into his house. Pinkston died at the scene.

Rock Island Andrew ‘Dimolakis George Pankston Pinkston

New Bank Planned for New Hartford

Cedar Falls notes a national bank charter pending for New Hartford with business to start in about four weeks. R A Gage of the Town send Merrill Co will serve as cashier. Officers capital and location to be decided. Smoot Wool Bill Debated in Senate July 19.

Cedar Falls Cedar Falls National Bank New Hartford R. A. Gage Townsend-Merrill Co Smoot Washington Utah Senate

Aqua Prieta Under Marshal Law

Aqua Prieta in Douglas Arizona remains under marshal law with no entry or exit allowed since the morning of the ninth. The boundary tense situation involves Aqua Prieta Mexico and surrounding areas as authorities enforce the order.

Douglas Arizona Aqua Prieta Mexico

Wounded Bandit William Morris Brought To Cedar Rapids

William Morris the bandit shot by a brakeman during a failed train robbery near Belle Pinarne arrived at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids for operation. He is in a serious condition. His mother, a wealthy resident of Plainfield New Jersey, is reported to be supporting him.

Cedar Rapids William Morris Northwestern Belle Pinine St Luke's Hospital Plainfield N. J

Ethel Barrymore Colt Cheerful on Chicago Arrival

Miss Ethel Barrymore, private citizen Russell Griswold Colt, arrived in Chicago in good spirits today. She declined to comment on rumors of divorce plans upon reaching New York, and appeared ready to consider reconciliation rather than pursuing a suit.

Chicago Ethel Barrymore Russell Griswold Colt Barrymore New York Pacific Coast

Shooting Girls Plead Not Guilty in Stokes Shooting

New York July 19 Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad pleaded not guilty to all three counts in the shooting of W E D Stokes. They were indicted yesterday for attempted murder and for assault in the first and third degrees. Their counsel has ten days to change pleas or move. Bond of 5000 each continued. Trial likely in October.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad W. E. D. Stokes

Pugs' Mill May Result in Arrests

Cedar Rapids Iowa July 19 County Attorney G P Linville said there would probably be game arrests tomorrow over the prize fight in which Frank Whitmney of Cedar Rapids knocked out Jeff O Connell of Chicago Monday night just outside the city limits. He acted on instructions from Attorney General Cosson and ordered a thorough investigation.

Cedar Rapids G. P. Linville Frank Whitmney Jeff O'Connell Chicago Cosson

Army Murderer Goes Insane in Transfer to Washington Hospital

Lisle Crabtree, corporal in the Sixth Cavalry, life-sentenced for killing Captain Raymond at Ft. Des Moines, has been moved to the insane hospital in Washington by order of President Taft after his mother, Mrs. A. W. Beyer of Tyrone, Pa., appealed in person and secured the order.

Des Moines Lisle Crabtree Sixth Cavalry Ft. Leavenworth Raymond Ft. Des Moines Washington Taft A. W. Beyer Tyrone

Belmont’s $15,000 pin held on arrival

Mrs. August Belmont, actress Eleanor Robson, arrived on the Olympic and customs inspectors seized a $15,000 diamond studded bonknot pin sent to the appraiser stores for valuation. Belmont says duty was paid. inspector says none was.

New York August Belmont Eleanor Robson

Skeleton of First Indian Killed in Wakeeney Raid Buried Twice More

A Kansas City Journal item recalls Wakeeney history where a skeleton found after a 1860s Sioux raid was buried, exhumed for mockery, reburied with speeches, and finally laid to rest after repeated disrespectful incidents involving locals and a moonlight lynching. Multiple acts of desecration and restoration are described as part of the tale.

Ike Purcell Wakeeney Kansas Old Fort Hayes Rush County

Why Vienna rolls are shaped like crescents in history

The article recounts Solyman the Magnificent’s siege of Vienna in 1529 and a bakery alert that helped defend the city. To honor the miracle, Viennese bakers molded rolls as crescent shapes, commemorating the Turkish threat and Europe’s salvation.

Vienna Solyman the Magnificent Turkey Europe Orient Rhodes Hungary Mohacs Buda Christendom Botyman Nicholas von Saim Solyman baSle Soly- Tan Tore Mostems Currie Chicago Inter Ocean

Automobile Street Car Collision Injures Woman in Grash

At Iowa and Dane streets last evening a car driven by H B Blowers collided with an eastbound street car. Mrs John Olmstead of 158 Argyle Street suffered serious injuries when crushed between the car door and street car fender. another woman Mrs J M White escaped harm. A male passenger with Blowers disappeared after the crash with scant witness detail available.

Iowa and Dane Streets H. B. Blowers John Olmstead Argyle Street Olmstead J. M. White East Fourth Gable Streets Blowers Payne O. Anderson Dane Street

Heard In the Hall Interplay Between Cane and Umbrella

A witty exchange shadows the parlor as the cane derides the umbrella for staying indoors in rain. The umbrella retorts that bravado from a brittle cane won t earn respect, declaring a motto to stand up or stay out every time.

Gac

Card of Thanks and Park Detective Assignment

Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs P H Landy and family for kindness after the death of Paul Landy including floral offerings. James Ratchford, formerly with Mississippi Transportation at Vicksburg as detective, is assigned to Electric Park today to assist Manager Parker in maintaining order and safety despite potential crooks following the circus.

Paul Landy P. H. Landy R. H. Landy L. H. Landy James Ratchford Mississippi Transportation Company Vicksburg Miss Electric Park Parker Rachtford

Balloon seller scuffle amuses boxing crowd at Lincoln Park

A young man fought with a balloon seller after the parade in Lincoln Park. The fracas drew a large boxing crowd as the youth claimed the seller insulted a young woman in his party. The youth took the worst of the encounter.

Lincoln Park

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