Criminals in the Making at Waterloo Chautauqua
Judge Frank Sadler of Chicago argues criminality is a disease worsened by environment and vice in cities. He cites saloons, lack of wholesome recreation, and lurid crime reporting as factors in producing criminals and urges municipal social centers and parks to prevent crime. Dr John A Gray adds alcohol hoboes and work deprivation themes with calls for humane reform and better opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sadler
Criminal Court of Chicago
Waterloo Chautauqua
Criminal Court
Judge Sadler
Sadler
Big City
M.C. A
Iowa
Chicago
Gray
John A. Gray
Boston
Coliseum
Bowery
Dr. Gray
Flender
Marietta Zia
Dell
Miss la Dell
England
Earle A. Baker
Linden Methodist Church
Memorial Hall
Misa Evelyn McQuilken
Bedfast 11 Years Widow Hegarty Dies in Lincoln Township
Mrs Hegarty aged about 82 widow of Dennis A Hegarty a Civil War soldier born in Ireland died at her daughter Mrs Thomas Thornton home in Lincoln township after long illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Thornton another daughter Mrs J A Sullivan and she was grandmother of Dr T F Thornton and aunt of Postmaster M M Kelly of Waterloo. Funeral at Blessing Catholic church Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegarty
Dennis A. Hegarty
Wisconsin
Texas
Thomas Thornton
Lincoln Township
Ireland
Thornton
Souther
J. A. Sullivan
Albert Lea
T. F. Thornton
MM. H. Kelly
Waterloo
Aged Lady Slips From Street Car Leaves Wounded
Mrs. Margaret Somers aged 74 fell while alighting a city street car at Fourth and Mulberry at 10 15 last evening. A gash across the back of her head bled and a physician said her condition was not alarming. She resides at 14 Fourth street east and is frail with fainting spells.
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Fourth and
Mulberry Streets
Margaret Somers
Fourth Street
Waterloo Residents Seek Shelter From Gale Aftermath
A strong morning gale caused trees to fall on Fifth Street in Waterloo and disrupted traffic as citizens moved to cellars. J H Webb learned of G R Bradbury’s death in Lodi California from tuberculosis at age 55. Local tax delinquents face about 2000 notices as C F Wichman steers collections.
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Waterloo
Watertown
Fifth Street
Wellington
Grant
J. HE. Webb
G R. Bradbury
Lodi
Cal
Mr. Webb
California
Emma Cook
Webster City
C. F. Wichman
Judge Mullan Lets Byram Accept 1750 In Damages Case
In the William Byram vs. the Sinois Central personal injury suit Judge Mullan ruled the plaintiff could accept a 1750 payoff or risk a new trial after a 3000 jury verdict was deemed excessive. Byram chose the 1750 settlement. The report also lists attendees at John Rath’s funeral from Ackley including Dr. E. E. Peek and others tied to the First National Bank.
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Mullan
William Byram
The
Sinois Central
Byram
Tom Wis City
Ackley
John Rath
E. E. Peek
C. H. Elghmey
A. M. Place
F. G. Fowler
T. W. Place
J. T. Sullivan
H. W. Grout
First National Bank
John W. Rath
Parker Children Die After Ptomaine Poisoning Incident
Mr and Mrs Ilion C Parker of 408 Manhard street mourn two children Fay Ilion and Leon Martha Parker aged 8 and 13 who died within 24 hours after a difficult to diagnose poisoning. Doctors treated them with multiple remedies but both succumbed yesterday and today. A surviving older daughter remains. The double funeral was held at 4 pm conducted by Rev B E Lanham with interment at Emwood cemetery.
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Ilion C. Parker
Manhard Street
Fay Ilion
Leon Martha
Fay
Petersen Bros
Parker Home
BE. W. Lanham
Cedar Falls
Emwood Cemetery
Laughty Fifty Bass Lands in Court
Deputy Game Ward en Houston arrested K Olson for illegal fishing after a six inch limit violation and possession of at least 60 black bass. Olson pled guilty in Justice Knapp's court, fined $5 plus $4.85 costs, while Houston vows strict enforcement of fish laws. Police responded to a west city home after an intoxicated 11 year old returned, mother seeking source of liquor. Francis Olger pled guilty to fighting and was fined $10. M Tobin sought a Thursday continuance for a similar charge. Ralph A Dunkelberg moved his law office to 4083 West Fourth Street opposite Union Station.
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K. Olson
Houston
Olson
Knapp
Francis Olger
F. Tobin
Ralph A. Dunkelberg
West Fourth Street
Union Station
Waterloo Water Works Sealed Coal Bids Requested
Sealed bids for coal furnishing to Waterloo Water Works Third Street station due 3:00 p m July 3 1914 for one year to July 1 1915 and two years to July 1 1916. Bids must cover storage 300 tons in bins, delivery in weights, specify coal size trade name and locality mined, and provide bills of lading if requested. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. G E Shoemaker secretary.
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Waterloo Water Works
Waterloo
Board of Water Works Trustees
Third Street
Superintendent of Water Works
G. E. Shoemaker
Waverly Notes Include Trials Trailers and Trips
Waverly reports a mix of social visits, a knife incident with a Mexican laborer fined 50 dollars, a serious bicycle collision injuring Mrs Fox with blood drawn, and multiple local movements. A marriage license was issued to August Judish and Eldora Manthe. Chautauqua hype travels by car convoys toward the July event.
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Misa Nora Burbank
Chicago
Chas. Kiffner
Kiffner
Bert Beulah
Charles City
PF. H. Beulah
Dorothy
Aaron Tegimeier
Fev
Stubbs
Marton
Clear Lake
Joy Riders
Victor Wilson
Shell Rock
West Bremer Avenue
John Fox
E. A. Schiefelbein
Wilson
Grand Jury
Wolf
Oskaloosa
Earl Dickinson
Waterloo
John Gebbie
J. C. Hodges
Sheldon
Waverly
Denver
Readlyn
Tripoli
Prederika
Horton
Plainfield
Truth of Cruelty Tale Questioned by Police Matron
Police Matron Martha Scott doubts the tale of cruelty told by Lola and Beatrica Wells. She found no bruises on the girls and aided in putting them to bed. The mother admitted punishing them but says it was justified for throwing decayed eggs and killing two ducklings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Scott
Lola
Beatrica Wells
Ohio political reader at State Constitutional Convention
Herbert F. Bigelow of Ohio, a noted political reader and orator, speaks at the State Constitutional Convention in Chautauqua Park on Wednesday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear Herbert F. Bigelow
Ohio
Herbert F. Bigelow
Chautauqua Park
Nomination and Wedding for Dr. G. D. Smith
Dr. G D Smith, newly nominated Republican candidate for Black Hawk county coroner, reportedly married today to his longtime sweetheart. News was intentionally withheld until the event, with arrival expected in Waterloo within a few days if no slips occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Smith
Black Hawk County
Rochester
N. Y
New York City
Waterloo
Clergy Visitor Macartney to Address First Presbyterian
Officers of the First Presbyterian church report a communication from Rev. John Robertson Macartney of Bellingham Washington inviting him to preach or speak on July 4. The notice confirms a forthcoming visit by the Episcopal or Presbyterian representative and outlines plans for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
John Robertson Macartney
Bellingham, Wash
Ministers agree to stay in Bellingham through August
The First Church officers report Mr. Macartney is agreeable to remaining in Bellingham until about August 15 to finish his work there. He plans to reach Waterloo by July 1, and return to Waterloo as needed, while repairs continue and hot weather limits meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macartney
Waterloo
First
Bellingham
New Waterloo Pastor Set to Begin Duties in August
A new pastor is urged to start at the Waterloo pastorate in late August. The home on Independence Avenue will be ready for the pastor and his wife. The family includes three children, two boys and a girl aged nine to fifteen, with three brothers of Mr. Macartney also mentioned.
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Waterloo
Independence Avenue
Macartney
Prominent Presbyterian Churches Include Philadelphia and Chicago
The article notes two leading Presbyterian churches, one in Philadelphia and another in Chicago, highlighting their influence and prominence in their respective cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Chicago
Are You Skeptical About Dr Myers Care Claim
A testimonial letter praises Dr. Myers, a German specialist in Waterloo, touting free consultation, affordable high quality care, and success for kidney and stomach issues. It notes his permanent Waterloo location at 712 Sycamore and invites visits with hours listed.
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Myers
O. Simerson
Dunkerton, Ta
O, Simberson
Dr. Myers
Sycamore &T
Waterloo
Sycamore Street
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Edwin §. Stucker
Leon Vincent
Bigelow
Herbert S. Bigelow
Progressive Party
Doyla Spring Concert Company
Edwin &. Stucker
Leon H. Vincent
Riheldafer- Gailey Company
Leon H. Vinot
Lb BC
Riheldaffer- Gailey Company
Max Cohen
Marion Street
Sabath
Chicago Avenue
Frank Kockeny
West
Cohen
MED
Robert D. Brodie
Hampton
Violet B. Hudson
John W. Koch
Wee
Rose E. Baumgartner
Parker
Bon
JC. Parker
Beigh
Laughty
Deodorizer
C. J. Miller Druggint
Mabry Garden
the Ward
Linen Dept
Batiste
Dimities
Fieve
MR. M. Willing
India
Ceylon
Telephone
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