City in Brief Autogoggle gag sale at Buchanan's
Miss Margaret Madigan attended the funeral of Mrs. J. Cooney in Oelwein. Miss Alta OConnell returned from Oelwein after visiting friends. Maude Young visited Oelwein and Davenport while Vera Tock stayed with Mrs. Hasselman. Dr. George J. Mack remains at home. Reed left for Spokane on business. Mrs. Hattie Schaible had surgery at Presbyterian hospital. Dr. Taylor went to Chicago for business and returns tomorrow. Blanche Martin visiting Charles City guest of Louise Williams. E. J. Starr of the Royal M C A L at Iowa Falls for a boys camp. Mrs. Ida E. Cummings to Cameo Washington to visit relatives. Martin Dolan travels to Marion for race meet cushions concession. J C Woods to Chicago on business seeking national convention ticket.
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Buchanan's
Margaret Madigan
Oelwein
J. Cooney
Vera, Tock
A. F. Hasselman
Davenport
George J. Mack
B. Reed
Spokane
Wash
Hattie Schaible
The
Presbyterian Hospital
T. G. Taylor
Chicago
E. J. Starr
Royal Department of the
M.C. AL
Iowa Falls
Ida E. Cummings
Cameo
Martin Dolan
Marion
J. C. Woods
Fred R. Risley
Qelwein
J. J. Risley
Joe Bowers
Oklahoms
Jotan Wright
G. D. Bowers
Nashua
William Wilkinson
Lee Lizer
Norfolk, Neb
J. HL. Lizer
Jacob Hiller
Springfield
Amela Schienker
AtUca
N. Y
Rosa Nauman
Miller
Waterloo
Missouri
Mary Mason
Hiller
Daniel Nauman Co
Lower Dry Run
Jake
Waterloo neighborhoods report visits and local events
Numerous residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events in Waterloo. Mrs. J J Risley fights erysipelas while relatives from Oklahoma Nebraska and Missouri visit. local officials and teachers travel for commencements and reunions. a Masonic meeting is announced. a sidewalk project and street incidents are noted.
Two Matrons Out Of Office In City Controversy
The article describes Mayor Thompson discharging two police matrons and filing his reasons with the city clerk. It argues there was no misconduct charged and questions the mayor’s arbitrary action in removing both, noting the mayor’s power to appoint or discharge matrons.
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Thompson
City court lacks jurisdiction over executive matter says judge
A court declares this matter nonjudicial and asks for dismissal of the plaintiffs petition. The piece notes Mayor Rector appointed two matrons in March after a petition by prominent women. salaries of $70 monthly each fixed by law. The mayor believes one matron suffices to save public funds.
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Rector
Thompson
Seamen strike disrupts France voyage schedule
Havre June 11 The France sailing is abandoned due to seamen's strike. Government vows to supply crew but arrival will be days late. Passengers shift to Cherbourg to board Majest ic or Kaiser Wilhelm II. Wages dispute cited. no complaints about lifeboats or provisions.
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Cherbourg
Majestic
Paris
Mne
France
Two Men Sought in Murder Case at Villisea
Reports from Villicega describe a mass murder at a Moore home with eight dead. Blood fingerprints and a missing key are among clues. Two strangers seen near Newmarket flee toward Clarinda. a missing nine year suspect may hold answers as mobs gather.
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Moore
Montgomery County
Villigeca
Villisea
Market News NY Stocks End Higher on Broad Gains
New York June 11 The close shows gains across major indexes led by Canadian Pacific American Smelting New York Central Reading Northern Pacific and United States Steel among others. Strong activity in railroad and steel issues fueled optimism while Western and Southern issues fluctuated.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Aevnora
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Northwestern
Atchison
Walang American ‘Smelter
Union Pacific
Oath
Baltimore
Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn
Rapia Transit
United States Steel
Common
Pfd
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Erie
Ilinois Contes al
St A
Tele
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Water flood threatens Des Allemands as relief train moves
New Orleans June 11 The Mississippi flood from Hymelia crevasse again menaces Des Allemands residents as a special relief train ferries refugees and distributes food. La Fourche area remains four feet deep with rising waters while efforts to close the breach fail and floodwater expands inland.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Des Allemands
Louisiana
la Fourche
Ince
Darrow Defense Springs Surprise in Trial
The Clarence S. Darrow jury bribery case shocks stem as the defense declines to cross examine Patrick J. Cooney the McNamara investigator Keene Fitzpatrick replaces Cooney on the witness stand Fitzpatrick is a former worker for the McNamara defense Local note mentions a Waterloo Evening Courier promotion in the article text.
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Los Angeles
Clarence 8S
Darrow
Patrick J. Cooney
McNamara
Cooney
Witnes
Keene Mitzpatrick
McNamara Defense
Waterloo Evening Courier
Conpon
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Alta O'Connell
Maude Young
Blanche Martin
Charles City
Louise Williams
Supt
L. Ho Minkel
Fort Dodge
Toro
R.A. Doty
Mabel Elghmey
Hudson
Pocatello
Idaho
Miss Elghmey
Jena Sickenger
Hock Tahun
Portland
Ore
Grace Davis
Round
Ladies’ Orchestra
Detroit
Mich
Iowa City
C. D. Pedersen
Universlty
Waterloo Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Fern Egbert
Dallas
Texas
Chautauqua Park
Datlan
W. 3. Leverich of
Vinton
A. E. Gibson
Prospect Hills
Charles LaBarre
Mrs. Landahl
Moline
Ini
Landahl
Mason-Maytig Motor Company
Roland Taylor
Citizen's Gas and Electric Company
Frank Good
Good
J. E. Gampster
Mt. Hope Church
C. J. Rudolph
Independence
Jesup
Misa Belle Halverson
Misa Hsïelle Mendenhall
Madison, Wis
Leslie Wilhelm
Lane Street
Franklin and
Irving Streets
Columbus
America
Crystal Theatre
Our
de Luxe
Brussels
Oriental Designs
Rod Mounts
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
Burch Bros, CO
Trip
Hans
Wasterleo Evening Courier
Stillinger
Newmarket
Here
Clarinda
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