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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1914

Page

8

Dublin Streets Run Hot as Troops Fire on Volunteers

A battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers fired on a mob in Dublin, killing four and wounding more than sixty, including three women and a 10 year old boy. The incident followed Nationalist Volunteers landing rifles and ammunition at Howth and clashing with police and soldiers amid street fighting.

Dublin King's Own M. J. Judge Howth King’s Own John Redmond Juras Hospital Wena Gans Coast Guard Rommend Alma Dorothy George W. Patt Sixth Street

City in Brief and Local Notes from the City

The column records a string of short items: Sid Simon’s trip to Chicago on business, Mrs. Robertson called home by a wife’s illness, Bertha Hogan’s Fairbank visit, the Keatlets welcoming a daughter, and W. H. Brunn’s family returning from Chicago. Additional notes include Frank Chase purchasing a Cedar Rapids restaurant, the Kinnefelter family’s trip to Sentinel Butte, R. E. Workman suing for 540 on a land sale contract, and attorney J. W. Arbuckle vacationing after a Wisconsin trip. The Blade Feature Service sues August Mercurio for 350 over a lost film in a June fire, while various locals travel or recover from illnesses and injuries.

Sid Simon Chicago Mr. Robertson Misa Bertha Hogan Fairbank Frank Chase Elk Club Rooms Cedar Rapids J. W. Kinnefelter Esther Sentinel Butte N. C J. W. Arbuckle Wisconsin Blade Feature Service August Mercurio Aberdeen M. C Merrian Greene

Local brief notes on town travel and events

A. C. McClinton and F. J. Hacker head to Twin Cities after a short visit, then plan a ten day Minnesota fishing trip. A clothing and shoe clerks union team forms to play carpenters at Cedar River park Wednesday. Hazel Lile, former local girl now in Independence, visited and plans to move to Missouri with her mother. R. C. Agard of Sumney becomes a temporary Ellis hotel key clerk replacing Mark Moore, out with appendicitis. Mrs. J. L. Weller returns from Johnstown to mourn her father Patrick O'Neill, who spent summers here and had many friends. Advertisement for pumps from Wang & Miller Shoe Co.

Clothing and Shoe Clerks’ Union Carpenters Cedar River Park Hazel Lile Independence Missouri R. C. Agard of Sumney Ellis Hotel Mark Moore J. L. Weller Johnstown Patrick O'Neill O'Neill H. G. George Minneapolis Twin Cities Morten Hayes Hubert Walter Munger Hazleton Sidney King Fred Giles Hudson Geo. Dukes New York City Carmania Buckinghamshire England Giles France Belgium Amerca

Horse Driven Into Deep Sewer Ditch on Lafayette Street

A horse owned by Shaul's barn, driven by Amos Griffith of Fossel Man Ice Cream Co, fell into a six foot sewer ditch on Lafayette near Tenth. The horse and rig occupants escaped injury. driver did not notice red lights around the ditch. A man with a broken arm reported an accident at Third and Sycamore. Police set a red light to prevent further incidents. Sophia Whitseell, 79, died at home of her daughter Mrs E Schermerhorn at 167 hi Street due to age. Her husband died two years ago. A funeral is planned Tuesday at 2:30 from her residence with Rev J E officiating. burial at a Joliet cemetery. Licenses issued to wed include Konrer FE Quigley and Clara M Utter Joliet. Fay F Reintz and Clara M Utter, etc.

Lafayette Street Amos Griffith Fosselman Ice Cream Co Shaul Tian Third and Sycamore Oclork Mts Sophia Whitseell E. Schermerhorn Hi Street Wsband Massa Unsral J. EL Iew Flores Joliet

Minister's Wife Dies After Childbirth in Chicago

Mrs. Isabella Stewart of 1029 South Street received a telegram from Rev. Alexander Robertson of Logan Avenue Baptist Church Chicago announcing his wife Helen Paine had died after childbirth. The couple, about 30, welcomed their first child. The remains were sent to Fairbank Indiana for funeral services to be held tomorrow.

Isabella Stewart South Street Alexander Robertson Logan Avenue Baptist Church Chicago Fairbank Helen Paine

Return From Lake Trip. Dunkelbergs Visit Fort Dodge

A. Dunkelberg and daughter Miss Grace Dunkelberg have returned from a week at Spirit lake by outhé. Miss Blanche Edwarda accompanied them and stopped in Fort Dodge to visit her sister Mrs Minkls for several days.

Ang A. Dunkelberg Grace Dunkelberg Spiritlake Blanche Edwarda Fort Dodge Minkls

Waterloo Drys Plan New Hampton Visit

Waterloo anti liquor delegates announce plans for a city visit to New Hampton next Sunday evening. The program features J E Bates on John Barleycorn Did For Me and C R Rohde with John Barleycorn versus Traveling Men. Other speeches cover German attitudes and a history of the Waterloo dry fight.

Waterloo Join Barleyscorn New Hampton J. E. Bates John Barleycorn C. R. Rohde

W C members offer sympathy to Berker family

At a W C meeting resolutions expressed condolences for the death in Conrade C D Berker’s family. The Robert Anderson Relief corps No 15 pledged heartfelt sympathy and faith that their loved ones are under divine care amid sorrow. Comrades Kerr Wyath and Crartreer signed, urging comfort.

W. C Conrade C.D. Berker Robert Anderson Relief Corps Julia Kerr Amelis Wyath C. G. Crartreer Ceimmilies

Printers Hold Annual Picnic At Fisher's Crossing

Four fifty members of Water loo Typographical union with wives and children attended the annual local picnic from the city to Fisher's crossing between Water loo and Cedar Falls. They brought fine picnie dinners, the union provided ice cream and lemonade, heat forced cancellation of planned athletic sports and the baseball game, many swam and lounged by a sandy beach, and some Pressman's union members joined the event.

Waterloo Typographical Union Fisher's Crossing Cedar Falls Union Pressman's Union

Holcombe to Dubuque for speedway venture

George H. Holcombe will lead a new speedway association in Dubuque after contracting with the Dubuque Auto Club. He departs Waterloo to organize operations and says the Nutwood track near Dubuque will be improved into a premier midwestern speedway. Local business leaders express strong support and offer morale and financial backing. The Great Western Creamery company faces bankruptcy with liabilities around 14,629 and local creditors, with a meeting expected tomorrow. Not enlisted to fight is noted as Niles Nelson and Fred L Fehl sought enlistment. Nelson fails medical due to defective teeth, Fehl is accepted.

Holcombe Dubuque George H. Holcombe Great Western Cresmary Company F. S. Merrian Creditara Niles Nelson Fred L. Fehl Uncle Sam

Black Bank resident gravely ill at St Francis Hospital

Nell McDougal of Black Bank county, ill for over forty years, 15 critical at St Francis Hospital with Brights disease and complications. Home seven miles north of Waterloo. Library notes report Miss Jean Ritchie visiting Morrison relatives, progress on children's rooms, and a yearend improvement outlook. Thanks express to neighbors and Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local No. 384 for floral offerings after death. Wang Miller Shoe Co. advertises $3.50 pumps now $1.95.

Nell McDougal Black Bank County St. Francis Hospital Bright Mr. McDougal Waterloo Jean Ritchie Library East Morrison Lirary West Julia Mansfire

Massive Funds Sought for Interstate Rail Valuation

Congress allotted 2 million dollars to the Interstate Commerce Commission to physically value American railroads. Engineers anticipate yearly costs near 10 million, with work starting on the Salt Lake City to Los Angeles line. The project entails detailed field measurements, bridge assessments, and replacement cost calculations across thousands of cars engines and track sections.

Omaha Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Salt Lake Line Saltake Ciy Los Angeles Cal

Engineers Value the Railroads Land for Government Study

Government engineers face immense task valuing every acre of railroad right of way across the United States. They must determine current and historic land values to assess physical value, encountering vast costs and complex comparisons across multiple states and rail networks. Reading through, officials anticipate heavy data collection and coordination with railroad staff for accurate reporting to Congress. Bennett Seeks East High Coaching Post. Mrs Fry and daughter travel to Colorado to visit James Fry on a claim. Labor Day plans advance with Cedar River park event, three delegates per union urged.

United States WLC. C. F GC. Ball Iowa Colorado F. M. Fry T. H. Lehman Dubuque Bonnet, Cole James Fry Mr. Lehman Strawsburg Denver Omaha

The Subtle Ties Between Love and Little Things

The writer muses on how small material factors shape love and marriage. A flirtation with corset comfort, a man’s first impression, and a woman’s breath influence affection as powerfully as grand emotions. The piece argues love remains entwined with everyday details and choices.

Moucloers Picnic At Waverly Grove

About two hundred Waterley moulders attended a picnic in a grove near Waverly yesterday. The event was a stag affair with dinner and supper served including lemonade and other refreshments.

Waterley Moulders Waverly Vesterdas

Fairbank News Highlights From Ames Visitors to Old Settlers Day

Fairbank reports a busy week with G F Monroe and family visiting Allison and relatives. Mornings in Minneapolis and Chicago trips noted. Puzzles over moving plans for J C Ludlow and family to Littleton. Mrs Higbee honored with Pythian pin before farewell as they plan to move to Washington. Local residents recall summer travels, site seeing in Twin Cities, and preparations for Old Settlers Day on August 15.

Fairbank G. F. Monroe Trassa Monroe Ames Allison Julian Higbee Lethe Temple King J.C. Ludlow Jennie Littleton Mr Ludlow

Riders Enjoy Motorcycle Trip Through Iowa

Guy W. Campbell led 35 Indian riders and five side car drivers from Waterloo at 7am for a 100 mile tour. At Waverly ten riders joined, in Charles City 18 more from Osage joined. A chicken dinner at Noella hotel in Charles City fed about 80. Afternoon run extended to Osage with a stop at H J Starr dealer. All returned safely, with a few punctures and spills. This was the second run of the season.

Guy W. Campbell Waterloo Waverly Charles City Osage Noella H. J. Starr Mr. Campbell

Man Charged With Disturbing Public Quiet In Dog Dispute

Information filed against A. M. Kerr of 700 Conger Street charges him with disturbing the public quiet after allegedly striking Mrs. Addie F. Dawson during a dispute over a dog. The case goes to police court this evening.

A. M. Kerr Conger Street Kerr Addie F. Dawson

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