Vermont native John Sullivan dies after Waterloo accident
John A. Sullivan born January 14 1838 in Addison County Vermont was killed yesterday near Dunkerton when struck by passenger train No 4 on the Chicago Great Western. He lived in Waterloo six years with his wife Kate S Knowles and had no known children. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the home with Rev J A Brink, burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Chicago Creat Western
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Adison County
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Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Fort Dodge
Parkersburg
Wistner Undertaking
Stev. J. A. Brink
Tyietans
Fairview
Cemery
Bank Clearing House Reserve Increases in New York Week
New York, June 15. The weekly statement shows banks hold 27,740,908 in excess reserves above legal requirements, up 324,450 from last week. Details include increases in loans, specie, and net deposits, a small decrease in circulation, and total aggregate reserve at 466,928,061 with trusts and state banks noted.
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New York
New York Banking Totals Show Mixed Changes in Deposits
The report notes shifts in the Greater New York banks with deposits rising by 11 498 000 while specific items such as horse loans and specie declined by 2 011 700 and 1 370 406 respectively. Legal renders increased by 520 100.
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New York
Grover Cox Catches A Whale Of A Carp
Grover Cox landed a massive carp in the Cedar River near the east side mill yesterday around four. About 200 spectators gathered on the bridge and river bank as the fish fought for about fifteen minutes before the line broke. Some witnesses compared the catch to a small whale in size.
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Grover Cox
Cedar River
Cox
Ash
Guns Effective in New Jersey Strike
Perth Amboy June 15 The use of repeating rifles and gatling guns by guards and state forces has kept labor unrest calmer with only minor clashes. The death toll remains three as authorities consider militia only if conditions worsen.
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Perth Amboy
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Reserve Tickets for Alumni Banquet on June 21
The ticket committee for the alumni banquet at Sang Souci hotel on June 21 seeks all former members. Contact secretary Miss Florence McElhinney at 1120 Wack to reserve tickets and ensure members are reached before the next meeting on Wednesday evening.
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Sang Souci
Florence McElhinney
Prospect of End to Darrow Trial in San Francisco
A renewed prospect of a swift end to Clarence Darrow’s bribery trial emerged as the prosecution shifted from yesterday’s stance on defense witness procedures. Anton Johannsen, a San Francisco labor leader, testified while Darrow examined him, as defense chief Rogers temporarily stepped from the courtroom.
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Darrow
Anton Johannsen
San Francisco
Island
Dartrow
Rogers
Toon
Services Tomorrow at the Y M C A
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 40 Pastor Reve By Law of the English Lutheran church will speak at the news meeting. Parents urged to have children view the Brady War Pictures with text supplied by the Waterloo Evening Courier in sixteen weekly sections. License to wed Winford P L Keller and Rebecca M Allan both of Waterloo.
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Waterloo
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Revelations Prompt Private Juvenile Court Hearings
Judge Platt outlined private hearings for boys who did not contest offenses, stressing honesty as essential to court community trust. He urged youths to speak truthfully to gain respect and warned that falsehoods would be severely dealt with.
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Court Hears Private Juvenile Hearings On Youth Offenses
Reporters were admitted to private court sessions detailing gambling, alcohol use, theft at the YMCA, poolroom wagering, and other missteps by boys aged 16 to 19. Judge Platt and Judge Flatt oversee testimonies while parents are urged to increase vigilance to curb troubling conduct in the city.
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McCoy
West Side
Leland Avenue
Platt
Lives Lost in Nebraska Storm Toll Rising
Early reports from Beatrice Nebraska describe a tornado sweeping through Gage and Lancaster counties. At least one person died at a Adams home and a daughter was fatally hurt. Emil Keller’s house near Hallam was destroyed with no injuries in the family. The storm toppled barns as it moved southeast, hailing large stones and forcing a Union Pacific passenger train to halt near Cortland. Passengers reported severe fright as the tornado crossed the tracks and the area bore extensive damage.
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Union Pacific
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Murray
Cortland
Fragmentary Storm Damage Report and Political Realignments
Tornado or storm damage is difficult to verify with the report noting telephone wires leveled to the ground and a one mile wide damage strip. The article discusses Cummins delegates signaling Idaho support and the La Follette faction undecided on deserting Gov. McGovern as La Follette’s pick for the nomination.
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la Follette
McGovern
Wisconsin
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Iowans for Borah in place of Root at Chicago convention
Report from Chicago on June 14 states Iowa delegates backing William Borah over Root for temporary chairman. Borah is seen as the Roosevelt choice for presiding officer, with Cummins supporters signaling allegiance to the Idaho senator.
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Chicago
William Borah
Stockman
Iowa
Cummins
Idaho
Root
Borah
Roosevelt
Harry Nicholas Urges A Match In Waterloo Wager
Greek wrestler Harry Nicholas declares he will not quit Waterloo without a match. He proposes a $100 wager on the outcome to resolve the dispute with Carl Brown, signaling readiness to fight once a formal challenge is granted.
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Harry Nicholas
Waterloo
Carl Brown
Local Notes on Wrestling Terms and Region News
Friends of Nichole discuss Brow exiting wrestling unless terms met. Adverts promote Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. Mrs Edwards travels to Independence on railway corridor talks. Mrs Alford and Rickers return from Chicago after a brief visit.
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