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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

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Woman sues for 25000 in breach of promise case

Cedar Rapids report details Marie O Connell suing William G Clark over a damaged engagement with a third woman from West Baden Indiana. She seeks 25000 damages while Clark seeks settlement amid admitted affection and possible out of court terms. The case features multiple attorneys and a pending conference.

Cedar Rapids Marie O'Connell William G. Clark Sha Miss O'Connell Miss O’connell Mr. Clark West Baden Ind Clark Mise O'Connell Misa O'Connell Louisville

Monti Mant Flag Station Plea Before Railroad Board

Des Moines June 24 The Mond Buchan County residents sought a station on the Anamosa railroad. After discussion the commission ordered Mant to be a flag and car load station amid talk of consolidating nearby towns and shifting church alignments. Judge Ney and Tom Fitzpatrick spoke for locals and the railroad respectively.

Des Moines Railroad Commission Mond Buchanan County Anamosa Keine Monti Consolidated Montikeine Hale Judge Ney Iowa City Montis Tom Fitzpatrick Dilque Mant Manti

Aston Mayoral Controversy Ends with Henry Hanson Induction

In Aston the mayoral crisis ends as Henry Hanson is inducted after a string of refusals by prior contenders. Earlier, Henry Chapin declined in California, Dr. Bixby declined after a dental convention, and Frank Jong Wak never appointed until the spring election.

Henry Han Kon

Trust breaks over cinema prices in Des Moines

Des Moines reports a price rise by 10 cents via a film industry trust. J Miloslowsky, owner of Pai re and Family theatres, restores 10 cent admissions after pressure from customers including poor mothers and children. Trust fallout follows. other managers concede to the lower rate amid protests. R L Chase named to be secretary to the governor. long-time Des Moines banker and official counts. President Main of Grinnell College travels east amid talks with College of the City of New York about a potential presidency with a substantial salary.

Des Moines J. Miloslowsky Paire and Family Theatres Milosiowaky R. L Grinnell Main Grinnell College East The College of the City of New York Allege Tusts College Vassar College Johns, Hopkin

Will Urge Changes in Criminal Procedure at Bar Meeting

Des Moines June 24 Attorney General Cosson will attend the State Bar association meeting in Burlington this week and urge adoption of two reform referenda on criminal procedure. He backs appeals guidance and trial error review to protect defendants when the record shows prejudicial errors.

Des Moines Cosson State Bar Association Burington Ling Law Reform Committee Apbeliave Sthor Hasse

Boys Escape From Storm Wrecked Barn In Reota

Severe storm passed north of Keoty Sunday after Taney At o the Singmaster farms. Three horses were killed by lightning at the Romenser farm. Readable fragments note boys escaped from a storm wrecked barn near Reota.

John Greenwood Keotit Greenwald Seung Leighbor Cup Farm Reota Keoty Taney Singmaster Romenser Farm

Temperance agents crackdown on bootleggers in raid

Deputy U S Marshal Hardy led a temperance driven raid here yesterday. The operation targeted bootleggers and resulted in arrests of the strongest cases while others escaped. A. L. Hugedie aided in the investigation and the hunt loggers were seized.

A. L. Hugedie Benne United States Hardy O1-Umwa United Hugsiox

Mt Pleasant Busts Bootleggers Targets Local Rum Trade

Mt Pleasant authorities arrested seven bootleggers on Monday evening in a city effort led by County Attorney Findley and local pastors. Private detective Cale Williams had been gathering evidence since April to build cases against bootleggers.

Mt. Pleasant Omhers Mercer and Shepyard FP. Findley Cale Williams

Beer laden wagon eludes cops in Mason City pursuit

A drayman from Austin reportedly wagered with a brewery agent that he could drive a wagon of beer to Mason City. The beer was allegedly covered with manure to hide it as authorities say the load evaded police last week.

Mason City Austin Main Street Main Powder Street William

Missing Persons and Odd Robbery Report in Iowa

Police seek Walter Viva 29 of Des Moines area and James Mullen of Chariton with suspected Des Moines links. Extractions reveal a man unloading a wagon load of manure misidentified as fertilizer at Mason City. Other targets include Charles Janis Colfax confectioner and 19 year old Robert Ferrin of Iowa Falls. A new sugar pea variety sells two pounds for 45 cents as market sales move fast.

Des Moines Walter Viva Locust Street Coon River James Mullen Chariton Mullen Charles Janis Colfax Robert Ferrin Iowa Falls

Wheat causes men to flee homes under warm weather

Des Moines reports a police discussion on whether warm weather drives men to forsake home and loved ones. Four men are wanted by their families and police noted the ongoing investigation at the station.

Des Moines

Watermelons from Georgia Hit Market At 45 Cents

Watermelons from Georgia appeared on the market today at 45 cents each. Prices hovered around sixty cents high but few buyers were seen. String beans sold out early at a nickel per pound.

Georgia

Windstorm Destroys Suffrage Tent at Waterloo HQ

Early risers at Chautauqua park report a windstorm that toppled the Waterloo Woman's Suffrage association tent. The HQ papers were scattered, and suffrage literature littered the grounds as flyers of rainbow colors were swept away.

Chautauqua Park Coliseum Waterloo Woman's Suffrage Association

Suffrage Materials Survive Windstorm at Chautauqua

Posters and tracts blanket the Chautauqua grounds while suffragists recover from a windstorm. Much literature was lodged against the fence but no rain fell, the tent was reset, and the large Suffrage Headquarters banner again flew in the breeze.

Chautagna Suffrage Headquarters Chautauqua Park

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