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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

10

Webb Kenyon cases settle liquor shipping dispute in D C

The U S Supreme Court today heard two test cases challenging the Webb Kenyon law's reach over interstate liquor shipments. The court did not rule on constitutionality or construction, noting historical debates dating to 1933 and the act’s attempt to regulate interstate ethanol transfers despite state prohibitions.

Washington, D. C Seme Congress Taft Hitley County Dry Adams Express Company Whitley County Kentucky United States Supreme Pure West Virginia James Clark Wisttlng Company Cumberland Mil W.va Mellenn Express Company

Prospect Golf Club House Set for July Fourth Opening

The Prospect Golf clubhouse will be ready for occupancy by July fourth though a two week delay may occur, per an insurance notice from the contractor. East side members edged west 15 to 14 in the opening tournament, with Burr Lichty defeating Alfred W. Mullan in the featured 18-hole match among 22 players.

Prospect Golf Fhe Burr Lichty Alfred W. Mullan

Y M C A Notes Ends Free Swimming School Schedule

The Y M C A notes a final Tuesday series of practical tabs for employed boys ending at 7 16 oclock tomorrow evening led by James Graham former board president. Relatives of the boys may visit the free swimming school at the Y pool Wednesday from 9 30 to 11 am and 2 30 to 4 pm. The school closes next Friday evening.

James Graham iThe

Largest United States flag presented in St Louis celebration

A giant flag measuring 160 feet long and 78 feet wide, weighing 400 pounds, was presented to St Louis allies during a Phi day celebration. The Millton Population club donated it, with 160 men and 60 boys required to carry it in a recent parade. Philadelphia observers noted the 138th anniversary of adopting the American flag.

St. Lows Jane United States St. Mauls Millton Ino

Town Talk: Local notices and social updates in brief

Mrs. 5. J. Walters rests from store duties while Flora Anderson enjoys a summer break. J. A. Taylor takes a job at Wil helmw's Style Shop. Dr. C. R. Hoxie undergoes militial surgical operation at 206 Wellington. Mrs. Frank Woodard returns to work after a South Dakota vacation. Citizens gather at Rotary and church events as illness and travel mark daily life.

J. Walters Flora Anderson J. A. Taylor Grant Age Wilhelmw J.C. Davis Chicago Ray Kretschwar Wat Yerloo Rosina Nauman R. E. Kirk Hack C. R. Hoxie Wellington Street

Rural Carriers Elect at Whitn ey Home

Black Hawk County Rural Letter Carriers association elected officers at a Saturday meeting at M J Whitney’s home in Vinton. President A B Shirov of Hudson, vice president W W Lamous of La Porte City, second vice president William Graham of Waterloo, M E Whitney, and A J Shirley as alternate were chosen to attend the national convention in Atlantic City in July 2022.

M. J. Whitney Vinton Scareet Black Hawk County

Dope Supply Fear Grips Waterloo as Drug Agent Expected

Police report a drug dealer planned to bring 800 heroin packages to Waterloo to replenish habit forming drug supplies. Affected victims alerted others as the agent made frequent trips and allegedly sold drugs broadly. Officials note fewer arrests and renewed vigilance to catch dealers. Some youths released from state training have remained off drugs, while a few relapse and will be watched.

Waterloo Invariat Iing Lum

Cattle quarantine in Iowa reduced to forty three farms

Des Moines reports the state veterinarians say federal ban lifting means Cu chanan and Ginn counties are no longer quarantined. Individual quarantine on Tarins remains for ninety days after restocking.

Des Moines Iowa J. L Gibson Washington Cuchanan Ginn

ASK RANSOM FOR CAVALRY HORSES

Alton Illinois June 14 German farmers hold 700 British and French war horses for ransom after escaping a stockade during a Thursday night electric storm. Fires reports say several dozen horses killed by trains or by eating contaminated feed. Over two thousand horses remain at large across the area.

Alton, II Altoni Wigbt Svall

Oklahoma harvest disrupted by rioters calm restored

In Enid Oklahoma a temporary riot disturbance halted harvesting as hungry harvest hands from the north gathered to move record wheat. Militia was called but a municipal coffee house calmed the scene and troops were withdrawn. Hands returned to work as order resumed.

Enid Okla Rho Harves Oklahoma

Memorial hall talks begin for Cedar River site

G A R Memorial hall planned on the west bank of the Cedar River between Fourth and Fifth streets as negotiations start this morning. Waterloo and Cedar Falls Grand Army posts join a community meeting with optimism a satisfactory arrangement will be reached, though a definite decision may take several days.

G. A. R. Memorial Cedar River Fourth Fifth Streets Grand Army Waterloo Cedar Falls

Card of Thanks From Trask and Family

Many friends and neighbors express gratitude for kindness and sympathy after our bereavement and for the lovely floral tributes sent. J. E. Trask, J. W. Trask, C. W. Prabk and family.

J. E. Trask J. W. Trask C. W. Prabk

Two Crown Men Drown in Dam Boat Accident

In Mount Pleasant on June 14 EL Faulkner, about 40, and Joseph Schaffner, 114, drowned trying to cross a dam on the Skunk river in a motor boat owned by Thomas McMillan city electrician. McMillan was saved. the other bodies were recovered. Adamer, nephew of Schaller of Hert Schaffner and Murs clothing firm, is mentioned.

Mount Pleasant EL Faulkner Joseph Schaffner Ngl Oakland Dam Here Thomas McMillan City Electrician McMillan Adamer Schaller Chicago Hert, Schaffner and Murs

Waterloo Census Reaches 32 800 Progress Report

Waterloo census figures show 32 800 listed with potential to reach around 84 000. Assessor Barney UH Kaseht notes 82 800 currently listed and daily listing continues at about ten names per day as active work closes. Ratios estimate 14 006 for first and second wards and 18 900 for third and fourth wards.

Waterlons Eeansis Barney UH Kaseht Wight

General Markets New York Trot and milk prices

General market notes from New York include steady receipts of creamery extras and 6.104 stave whole milk, with various categories such as white and colored specials and fresh flats. sentiment is muddled with incomplete legible figures and several mis-reads for dairy and poultry items.

New York Kennery Taras Hennery

African M F Church Hosts Visitors and Conferences

For four days the African Methodist Church will entertain visitors from other cities. The Des Moines conference opens its ninth session tomorrow and, led by Presiding Elder S J Moore and Bishop BR FP Lee O, meets for two days. Thursday begins the Des Moines Sunday school convention, also running two days. An advertisement for Pat O Keach Footwear for men and women by Wang Miller Shine Co appears.

M. EL Lat & Oelack Des Maines Conference S. J. Moore BR. FP. Lee O Des Moines

Collision Victims Identified After Night Ship Sinking

In New York a steam yacht Vana Glen and passenger steamer Sunker Till were involved in a collision near Lone Island. Bodies of John J Hiroe of Boston and George H Kadrick of Boston were recovered. the Banker returned to port with a four foot by twenty foot hole in her side.

New York C. Billings Vana Glen Cave John JT Hiroe UN Boston Lone Island Yarch Metropolitan Linn George TH. K :Drick

Jumps From Tombs Prisoner Scares Warden

New York June 14 Wyman Liebman a prisoner at the Tombs reportedly jumped from the fourth tier of cells today toward the arms of Warden Hanley. The warden braced to catch him but Liebman merely struck him and skidded to the floor with minor injuries.

New York Wyman Liletman Win Wry Todas Tonay Jerry Moot Tranley Liebman Hanley

Boy Loses Eye in Playin Golf

A golfer, 17, suffered severe eye injury during a round yesterday on a rural course. After a drive on hole 11, a club contact caused an eye trauma. doctors at a local hospital performed operations and removed the eyeball. Vera White, mother of the injured teen, reported the incident and injuries.

Dupont Buys Equitable Life Stake in US Society

New York June 14 An official statement says the executors of the late J. P. Morgan have sold the majority of Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States stock to Gen. Thomas Dupont the principal owner of the new Equitable Furile in lower Broadway The trust will remain intact The announcement came from William A Dupont president The firm was organized in 1855 and has operated about six years since July 28 A fire in 1912 displaced offices and on April 26 this year the society reopened in the Equitable building Gen Dupont formerly led Wilmington Powder Company

New York Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States Varitable Life Assurance Society Dan Pyuitelbe Fendine Equitable Gen. Duponrone Wilmington (Noh) Powder Company

Virginia Victory in Famous Suit Over Debt

In Washington DC on June 14 the Supreme Court ruled on a long standing Virginia debt dispute tied to the era of state partition and the Civil War era. The decision addresses historical obligations tied to Mont Virginia and the division of assets during that turbulent period.

Washington, DC Supreme Court Virginia

New Trial for Danie Caminetti Blave Charge

Washington DC reports the Supreme Court considering a new trial for Danie Caminetti of Sacramento California on charges related to violating the water act. The lively courtroom recap notes testimonies and remarks involving shared names and locations, with references to Miller Shine Cement Great Head and regional chatter.

Danie Caminetti Blave Washington, DC Tine Supreme Court Taras Priaw Camenetti Sacramento Cal

Gaoung Practice Among Cadets Sparks Misbeliefs

In Annapolis a chaotic scene unfolds as cadets interpret a garbled briefing about gouging drills as a communist plot. Authorities deny the theory and urge calm while tracing the miscommunication that spread among midshipmen and staff.

Widow of Tol G2 RR Eout and Local Officials Debate

Fragmented OCR outlines a contested appointment to a local post involving Mew, Phebus Thete Loroas diy Treasured, and Wasbanel. Vyigutry Witt and Abe yorocad figures oppose confirming the appointment, with Treasurer Bened Teeye Enon tied to the process. Special election discussed over months. bonds and land matters referenced.

Phebus Abe CMT Mins Foxe Mirnsen Toni

Cyclone Destroys Home In Mason City Area

A cyclone near Packard in Barber County caused heavy wind and rain destroying a barn on the Lilly farm and damaging a home. A man and his infant child sought shelter in a cellar corner and narrowly escaped collapse as debris fell.

Mason City Packard Barber County Lilly Kelly Brickenfeller

Mary Webber Twinmed at Catholic Church in Magle Center

Mrs Mary Webber will twinmed from the Catholic church in Magle Center famoerraw morning at 1. Hurlal will be in the Catholic samalery. Services for Mrs Mary Zimmer will be held at Gilpertgifl Wednesday morning at 11 oclock conducted by Rev Father Nemmiers Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery The body of Moothart of Beattie Wash is expected to arrive today Mr Moothart met death by drowning

Ruby Maria Geiger Palo Peterson Bros South Street W. DB. Sandford Westminster Presbyterian Church L. CG. Moore Central Christian Church Mary Webber Magle Center Mary Zimmer Gilpertgifl Tnoeloek Father Nemmiers Weh Moothart Beattie

Study of plant and animal life at Chattayqua

Miss Huth Highey leads laboratory work at Grinnell with a series of lectures on parroyere of in Nardepine Chamateria re ame thie Coder river. Excursions planned with Miss Julia Peek assisting, daughter of Dr and Mrs R Peet.

Chattayqua Huth Highey Grinnell Onllewe Lesaos Nardepine Jilia Peek R. Peet

Fractured Nisa Tina Involved In Waterloo Street Accident

A report from Waterlon notes a fracture incident on Wellington Street near Cedar Heights after a car collision. The crash involved Nis and a white tramkiyar vehicle, with Nis sustaining injuries and rushed to hospital.

Waterlon Amd Wellington Cedar Heights

Toloner House Pact From Peace Mission Reported

New York June 14 telegraphic dispatches from the admiralty in London state that senior officers and a party from Liverpool arrived by a morning steamer with a guard on board. Colonel M. House, bearer of messages from Derlla and London, was landed with a special permit and talked with landing government officials about possible peace efforts.

New York Cerpet Areders Admiraltyy London Tur Nasal Bibs Ar. M. House

Waverly Interurban Line Expansion Plans Detailed

New interurban line work underway around Waverly with a route from Cedar Valley to Winels Central. Projects include track and power plant upgrades, two-train freight lines, and a new freight route from Comma Street to a point near the Winels Central tracks. Construction costs cited around 250000 to 300000 with enhanced service linking Chautauqua and Whitworth stations once completed.

Bartenetvy Bede Tate Pletton Cadar PRGA Comma Winels Waverly Eles Street Iakejow

Carry Flag in Hearts President Wilson Delivers Address

President Wilson spoke at National Day exercises on the Treasury Building south steps in Washington DC. He urged Americans to keep their country’s flag in their hearts as a symbol of patriotism during national holidays, drawing applause for references to U S patriotism. An audience held silence as a large auto procession arrived and waved.

Washington, D.C Wilson United States Treasury Building

Prohis Welcome Bryan as Candidate for Prohibition Party

Minneapolia Minn June 24 A telegram from W G Calderwood national secretary of the Prohibition party declares Bryan will be doomed for the presidency if nominated and urges party unity The message says many capable public men adopt Prohibition ideas and the 1976 party lineup will include new names Calderwood notes strong support if Bryan seeks the nomination with full party backing

Minneapolia Minn Willan Jennings Bryan W. G. Calderwood Minneapolis Prohibition Party Philadelphia Calderwood Bryan Prohittition Party Premaj William Jennings Prohibitionista Shingle Olt

Died on Train Voyage Manager of Ky Groonern

Missouri Waller of Superior Wisconsin died from heart failure aboard a Northwestern train near Washington noting he was en route home with his daughter from the Panama Pacific Exposition. The Des Moines 24 cent gas ordinance validity was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Missouri Waller D. C Washington, T. C Des Moines Supreme Court

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Instant Relief for Pain

An advertisement touts TIZ as the sole remedy to draw out poisonous exudations and cure foot trouble. It claims no more soreness, swelling, or odor with use and urges readers to buy 2 26 cent bars or a year’s supply for 25 cents at drug or department stores.

Rollef

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