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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1914

Page

7

Senators Are Smirched In Land Scandal

Senate graft allegations unfold around a Gold Hill mining project. Promoter Newman, senators Chilton Overman and others are tied to forged official letters bearing mining engineer Williams's $60,000,000 report. Several named senators appear on both census and rules committee letterheads, raising questions of stock interests and improper use of Senate stationery. A clerical clerk claimed responsibility for issuing copies on committee paper.

Newman Williame Wes Demt Gold Hill Chilton Senate Clinton Overman Senate Committee Census Committee Robert M. la Follette Albert B. Cummins Iowa Cummins Gold Hill Consolidated Company Henry A. DuPont Delaware George P. Mclean Connecticut Charles E. Townsend Michigan Atlee Pamerone Ohio Morris Sheppard Texas Benjamin F.shively Indiana John R. Thornton Lauteinfa James E. Martine New Jersey William H. Thompson Kansas Iis

Generous Gift To Rev Edward Slattery

Reverend Edward Slattery pastor of St Josephs church received a substantial purse from a committee on behalf of the congregation. The present honored his soon to be overseas journey and his services as pastor.

Edward Slattery St. Joseph's Church Father Slattery St. Joseph's Parish

Loyful Anticipation of Motherhood

There is not to be a stout apprehension to mar the joy of expectation. This article promotes "Mother's Friend" an external application to lubricate muscles relieve nerve pressure and reduce strain on cords and ligaments. Widely used since earlier years and sold by druggists nationwide with a request to write for a special book for expectant mothers. Bradfield Regulator Co. 307 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.

United States Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar

Convention closes after largest Chrise-Itlan Endeavor session

The Chrise-Itlan Endeavor society of the United Brethren church in Iowa held its largest and most successful three day convention at First United Brethren church. Officers were elected for the next year including L. A. Kenoyer Toledo as president and John W. George Waterloo as vice president. Dr. Rollins planned a four month vacation with travel to Boston before returning to Waterloo in July.

Chrise- Itlan Endeavor Society United Brethren Church Iowa First United Brethren Church L. A. Kenoyer Toledo John W. George Waterloo Elya Main Moravia Fred Riggs Morley Jennie Nedderman Albia Myra E. Pierce Henry A. Brown Dumont R. Floyd Robson Hartvey Day Des Moines Christian Endeavor Society

Toledo Elephant Kills Ho Keeper at the Park

An Asiatic bull elephant at the park killed keeper Raddatz after lashing him with its trunk and goring him with tusks. Panic spread through spectators as mothers and children fled the scene. Park officials and keeper Scherrer untethered the animal before it was returned to its stall. officials say the elephant may be killed.

Raddatz Scherrer Park Board Park

Singing Church to Be Developed in Waterloo

Miss Gareissen, head of the voice culture department at the Waterloo Conservatory of Music, will leave the institution this summer and begin as musical director and assistant pastor at the First Congregational church on Sept 1. Dr Walter H Rollins envisions a minstrel church and plans to develop adult and children choirs with Gareissen leading vocal instruction. She will devote full time to church work and assist Dr Rollins in pastoral duties becoming a central figure in the church’s musical and spiritual life.

Waterloo Gareissen Waterloo Conservatory of Music First Congregational Church Walter H. Rollins Minstreal Gareigsen Miss Gareissen

Grand Jury Probes Colorado Disorders in South Strike Zone

Trinidad Colorado June 15 the las Animas county grand jury reported for instructions in the district court today. The second grand jury in six months will investigate disorders in the southern Colorado strike zone including the Ludlow April 20 battle and fire Forbes April 29 and destruction of coal camps in Aguilar district between those events. Pueblo Colorado June 15 six striking coal miners Ed ward Hilles Jack Hartshaw Max Martinez David Jeffrey Castano Generelli and Dominic Fugare were to be tried in the US district court for burning post office property last fall specifically Higgins tipple destruction.

Trinidad Colo Las Animas County Colorado Ludlow Forbes Aguilar Pueblo United States District Court Edward Hilles Jack Hartshaw Max Martinez David Jeffrey Castano Gerenélli Dominic Fugare Higgins

Patience of Justice Worn Threadbark Exiled From Court

Local court clears Frank and Joe Cotter of assault charges after prosecutors fail to appear. Justice Harry E Tullar declares patience no longer virtue and discharges the defendants, who faced $300 bail each. Community notes mention campaign activity and a separate town event promoting a Northeast excursion with a gold plated town crier badge for travelers.

Frank Joel Cotter Washburn Harry E. Tullar M. C. Brown Brown Cotter

Colby Returns From Chicago Visit To Fort Dodge

W H H Colby of Fort Dodge returns home after a brief visit with granddaughter Mrs R L Parker on Allen Street. He traveled from Chicago where he attended a wedding.

W. H. H. Colby Fort Dodgie R. L. Parker Allen Street Mr. Colby Chicago

No Action on New Park Line

Park commissioners take no definite action on granting a street car line through Cedar River Park. The proposal would run Park Road to Fairview cemetery, cross the park at the athletic field edge, with a 40 foot right of way. Officials plan a ground review this week ahead of a possible decision at next week’s meeting.

Park Commissioners Street Cedar River Park Park Road Fairview Cemetery Lafayette Bridge

Town Crier Train Meeting Tonight In Waterloo Club Rooms

Town Crier plans special train trip to Toronto and Portland Maine and urges all interested men and women to attend the 8 pm meeting in Waterloo club rooms for reservations and trip details. A large turnout is anticipated.

Town Crier Toronto Portland Town Criere Waterloo Club

Dr Walter Rollins to Attend Twenty Year Reunion

Dr Walter H. Rollins pastor of the First Congregational church will leave Tuesday for Hanover New York where he will attend the twenty year class reunion and meet fellow alumni while in town.

W. H. Rollins Walter H. Rollins First Congregational Church Hanover N. Y

Opening of Electric Park Draws Big Crowds

Electric Park opened on Sunday attracting large crowds with rides as the chief draw. The new carousel proved most popular. Cedar River bathing beach opening was postponed due to high water. no date set, and no further arrangements will be made until water recedes.

Electric Park Cedar River Great Lakes Chicago Great Western Des Moines

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