Waterloo cashier Semmler arrested for large embezzlement
Investigation into Harry T. Semmler’s alleged embezzlement at the Great Western freight house culminated in his arrest as auditors trace shortages approaching $2,000. He admits the shortfall while denying motive, with bond denied and wife beside him amid family appeals as relatives in Higginsville and the ex railroad employee background noted.
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Harry T. Semmier
Great Western
Semmler
G. T. Scott
Chicago
Semmiler
Jesup Widow's Millions Quietly Shape Public Bequests
The widow of Morris K Jesup, prominent railroad figure linked to the Dubuque and Sioux City line, left millions to public institutions and churches. Major gifts go to the American Museum of Natural History, Hei rat Syrian college, Yale, Union Theological Seminary, YMCA, and several Presbyterian and religious groups.
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Black Hawk County
Morris K Jesup
Illinois Central
Jesup
Dubaraque
Sioux City
Tlinois Central
Morris K. Jesup
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Syrian Protestant College
Heirut
Syria
Yate University
Union Theological Seminary
Y.M. CG. A
American Sunday School Union
New York City
Salvation Army Fraud Complaint At Tremont Hotel
Salvation Army sisters report a man posing as an Army solicitor named A Magnuison registering at Tremont hotel fraudulently soliciting funds under the army name. They describe him as about thirty, acting queerly, wearing an army uniform coat a brown cap and bone buttons. They filed a report with the police.
Des Moines Youth Seeks End to Marriage as Wife Vanishes
Wilbur Stites, 21, returns to his Des Moines home after a 500 mile chase for his wife who disappeared June 31 with a man she knew. He describes past marriages and a wild search through multiple states, leading to arrests for adultery and charges of larceny and violation of the Mann act. The tale blends personal turmoil with police interest as Kirbye and Marion Kirbye are linked to the disappearance.
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Des Moines
Wilbur Stites
Stites
Logan Avenue
Carthage
Ill
May
April Foats
Marion Kirbye
Kirbye
Jvine
T Ie
Omanha
St. Jovenh
Nassas Cites
Per
Assouri
Monmeartiy
Romatty
la Harpe
Kirhye
Local Men Gauge Suffrage Views From Veterans
A Civil War veteran and several local businessmen express mixed opinions on women’s suffrage. Some oppose immediate votes for women while others see a coming movement, noting women’s votes could raise political life’s moral tone and bring broader reform. Notable names include John Fitzgerald and C D Hecker as they discuss readiness and practical effects.
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Greany
Vairninge
Alure Partientoely
Sone
Grocer
Meveniie
John Fitygerald
Bac
C.D. Hecker
Chicago
La Follette to Speak at Waterloo Parade Plans
Miss Fala La Follette, chief speaker at the storage day demonstration at Chautauqua park, arrives in Waterloo tomorrow at 10:10 a m and will be met by Waterloo Woman's Suffrage association officers. The committee will escort her to the hotel and finalize parade plans in which she will take a prominent place. She spoke at Chautauqua in Iowa Falls today.
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Fala la Follette
Chautauqua Park
City
Waterloo
Mrs Crookes to Confer With Waterloo Committees
Mrs J Crookes of Boone, matron of the Order of Eastern Stars in Iowa, will visit Waterloo Saturday to meet local committees on preparatory work for entertaining the state convention next October. A crowd is expected. Foley Cathartic Tablets are promoted as a regulator for the system with claims of reducing heaviness and improving comfort for stout users. Sold by all druggists.
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Janella Crookes
Boone
Order of Eastern Stars of
Iowa
Waterloo
Alta Poyner
Lulu Gil Jey
Pacific
St. Paul
I. C
Great Northern
Gpokane
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake City
LaPorte City
Boynton Mentioned as Hamlin Success in Treasury
Washington June 25 Thomas J Boynton Massachusetts attorney general is named as a possible successor to Uhas J Hamlin assistant secretary of the treasury and newly designated member of the federal reserve board Boynton was a candidate when Hamlin was chosen last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thomas J. Boynton
Massachusetts
Uhas
J. Hamlin
New Corporations Formed and Local Executives Named
Articles filed today reveal Davidsce Ue with 25 900 capital stock and 280 common shares, Des Moines officers led by President Davidson and Secretary Treasurer Davidann. Wiles and Co. of Waterloo Overland Co. lists 29 900 stock with John Ilanson as president treasurer and Hadley as vice president. Mr Mark Silverberg from No Krauskoph Co. of New York showcases infant and children's wear for fall as Waterlon hosts Friday events at Paul Davis Dry Cleans.
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Davidsce Ue
Des Moines
Davidson
Davidann
Louis B. Cohen
Waterloo Overland Co
Automo
Wiles
Guppies
John Ilanson
Hadley
Mark Silverberg
No Krauskoph Co
New York City
Waterlon and
Priday
Paul Davis Dry
Mary Picmord in New York Good Little Devil at Lyric
A fragmented notice from The Lyric Theater describes Mary Pickford headlining a feature likely titled A Good Little Devil with Ernest Truax and others in New York. Manager Sovrin apologizes that advance notices could not be sent for early showings despite prior inquiries.
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Mary Pikmord
Pyle Cire
Mutt Nophin
Lovie Theatre
Herasey
New York
Mary Trekford
Pierre Aerre
Postmaster Ousted for Holding Pinchot Mail in New Cumberland
New Cumberland Pennsylvania June 25 Herman Long removed as postmaster for withholding Pinchot campaign mail. Voters reported not receiving cards. an inspector found the mail scattered in a shell bin. Bondsman James A. Davis notified to secure assets and appoint a temporary postmaster until replacement is named. Long, a Penrose Republican, was appointed on Olmstead’s recommendation.
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New Cumberland
Herman Long
Gifford Pinchot
James A. Davis
Longs
Department
Theen Securities
Long
Auce Wegger
Penrose
Olmstead
Palace Theatre screens 100000 foot Indy race reel
The Palace Theatre presents a sensational 100000 foot film of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Memorial Day race shown today and tomorrow. Waterloo patrons may spot George Mason driving a Mason car number 13 in the action packed tableaux, with 160900 spectators noted.
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Palace Theatre
Indianappolis
Waterloo
George Mason
Palace
Ihe
Last Note to Japan Public Tomorrow
Washington, D C morning notes announce publication of the United States and Japan correspondence on the California anti alien land law. The exchange began with a May 1915 Japanese prayer before Webb law enactment and continues with a lengthy American reply ten months later. Japan argues treaty violations. the United States emphasizes treaty language that excludes Japanese immigrants in practice.
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Washington, D. CL
Bryan Ene
Chinda
United States
Japan
California
Net
Man Held on Charge of Maintaining a Nuisance
Thomas Jackson, colored, was brought before Justice Kuapy on a charge of maintaining a nuisance. His home was fixed as a liability to furnish money, and he was sent to the county jail. The case against his brother Charles Sherleen was dismissed. M. K. Asley's memcery moves Saturday the 27th into their new Hoetdahe store at the corner 5th and Allen, phone number the same.
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Thomas Jackson
Kuapy
Charles Sherleen
M.K. Asley’s
Memcery
City in Brief haphazard notes from a bustling docket
A chaotic collage of names places and events fills the brief with city happenings. The report mentions residents visiting relatives, hospital arrivals, religious events, transportation notes, and local government actions, all sketched in a rapid rear-guard style typical of a small town column. Names include Hise Bachmann Powey Paylor and several others while events touch on divorces births hospital arrivals and public notices.
Doctors Aid Move to Save Babies in Waterloo Campaign
The City Medical Society appointed a committee to certify milk safe for infant use, with Dr Waterbury and Dr Sigworth among the two-member meetings. Once the milk bears the society’s stamp, it will be marketed as a safe baby product under sanitary conditions. Also an ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney health and relief from pain. Accused of Cheating reads that Lawrence Hunt faces charges after cashing a check for 31 while overdraft and awaiting arraignment. he was jailed after being unable to post bonds.
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Waterloo
City Medical Society
Dre
Waterbury
Sigworth
Wark
Eworth
Medical Society
Lawrence Hunt
Lehevk
Justice Kuanp
Iinto
General Markets Report Signals Mixed Trade and Corn Decline
The market notes a mixed session with selling on some fronts while others held, prices edging down from prior peaks. Corn weakened due to weak demand and feed use, while hogs showed price gains on limited receipts. Chicago produce steady to higher on poultry and dairy, with live stock receipts sizable and futures hinting at cautious demand shifts.
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Henan
Deeline
Tarvest Renarts
Selitan
Argentina
Ulea
Louis Fraports
Ater Grata
Grain and grain market figures from regional exchanges
The clipping lists wheat and corn price quotes by grade and delivery months across markets in Duluth St Louis Minneapolis and Winnipeg. It records No 2 red No 3 red No 2 yellow and various white varieties with July and September futures and regional prices.
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Chicago
Standard
Duluth
St. Louis
Hansen City
Minneapoli
Winnipeg
Additional Want Ads Bundle From Late Classifications
Late receipt list shows multiple items: rental offers for furnished cottage on the west side at 20 dollars with no children. two light housekeeping rooms at 508 Almond Street. lost open face Howard gold watch between Wellington and West 3rd, marked F. L. Chamberlain. an auto passenger vehicle for two, inquire 622 West 4th Street. rooms in modern house with light housekeeping and private bath at various contacts. galvanized coops feed ers pumps and fountains at cost from Lytle Flour and Feed Co. 316 West Park Ave. two furnished rooms with private bath and four housekeeping rooms, contact E. L. Hosteter. business opportunity or property trade via Hosteter Realty Co.. fine storefront space fronting two streets and a dandy corner listed by Be, Hosteter. Seaten: a note about a party who took song from a bicycle in Nauman Co. shed. return of seat to Courier office will avoid questions.
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West Side
Gibson Bros. Ltd
Almond St
Wellington
West 3Rd
Howard Gold Watch Lane
F. L. Chamberlain
West 4Th St
Franklin
Lytle Flour and Feed Co
West Park Ave
E. L. Hosteter
Hosteter Realty Co
L. Hosteter
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Iaghier
T. Semmier
Semmier
Scott
Semiler
Frank Ward
Equitable Surety Company of
Vermont Street
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Tie
Effie M'Collum Jones
Suffrage Association
Hlangie W. Edwards
The
Waterloo Woman‘s Suffrage Association
F. L. Marquis
Suf’ffrage Association
W. W. Marsit
Margaret Vaupel Claris
Waterloo Wo
Safman’s Suffrage Association
Hell
Greatey
Ance Express
Bornerty
Thos. J. Boynton
C. 5
Hamlin
Pinchot
Progressive
Bachmann
Siuiley Meare
Ollige
Cora A
Dette Mra
Wooa Davis
Paylor
Mertade
St. Fratieis Hospital
Puesday
KG. Crowther
Lawton
Ingle
Russell Oof
Poweaver
Puna Hanahter
Bern Dane
Rayysqelowak Torngerty
Misa Baydne Wagernin
Waterlie
Hob
Jotnikson
Hraidlord
BEE
Charles VaoVieck
Tifant Son
Presbyterian
Aia
Misk Mute Auten
Evanselleal Hospital
Chitago
Tehacity
Mrs
Jacob Anton
T61
Linwgod Avenue
S$. Blaly
Northern
Michl‘gin Transportation Company
Cauie
Wilbur L. Clapp
Wrath Union
Muscatine
Kansas City
Welen Gould
Fred Willier
Labor Temple
J. J. Roebek
Lenora
Dubuque
B. F. Steveman
Pine Street
Frank F. Stubbs
Wichita
Kan
Slater
Randall Street
Mr. Stubbs
Ounty
Rainbow
State Department
M. EL Isley
Doctors
G. Wi. Falls & Irons, Black Hawk Electrical Co
Faa
Waterloo Evening Counter
Lamson Blothera & Company Momters Chicago Board OF Traub
Marah-Vince Bidg
O. G. Larrabee
Htextdent Maenager
Whienga
Tao
Lambrree
Aoe Srea
South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Ateady
Tiarkel
Reeves
Texas
Grange
Seraw
Bologna
Hileman-Garner Motor Co
Seaten
Song
Nauman Co
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