Missing Crorier Will Surrender to Authorities
Superior Nebraska March The letter from A C Felt former cashier of the failed First National bank says he will surrender to federal authorities in San Francisco and asks to be returned to Nebraska where he is under embezzlement charges. The federal grand jury in district court indicted Felt on seven counts for embezzling 5522 and converting notes for $8700.
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Superior
Neb
Ruy
Kt. Fitzgerald
A.C. Felt
First National Bank
Soiu T
San Francisco
Nebraska
Felt
Lincoln
Federal Grand Jury
District Court
Hing
Grain on Farms Report From Washington Station
Grain on farms as of March 1 shows wheat 151,809,000 bushels or 19.9 percent of the 1914 crop remains on farms. Corn 866,592,000 bushels with about 17.23 percent on farms. Oats 416,476,000 bushels with about 26.5 percent on farms. Barley 44,126,000 bushels with about 48.4 percent on farms.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Major Leaguers Sign Big Deals Amid Federal League Push
New York March 7 Major leaguers remained in demand after a world tour. The Boston Americans signed Tris Speaker for two years, the Detroit Americans inked Sara Crawford, and the St. Louis Americans kept Pitcher Levering with a substantial raise. Doolan and Egan received promises to consider new league offers. Steve Evans and Lee Magee reportedly weighed competing offers.
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New York
Esterday
Federal League
Boston Americans
Tris Speaker
Detroit Amere!ieans
Sara Crawford
St. Louis Americans
Mike Doolan
Philadelphia Nationals
Dick Egan
Brooklyn
Steve” Evang
Lee Magee
St. Louis Nationals
Wwe
Hardware stores to merge in vacant Mulhern space
W A Covell and Son plan to combine their Fourth and Jefferson and Commercial Street stores in the northeast Fourth and Jefferson room now vacant after Mulhern drug store closure. The Capwells reportedly secured a conditional five year lease on the premises. In Baldwin Iowa Otis Pickett, manager of a Baldwin dance hall, died after a Tuesday quarrel with a troupe manager. Clarton Teeple is jailed in Maquoketa awaiting murder charges.
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W. A. Covell & Son
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Commercial Street
Mulhern Drug
Capwells
Mercer
Baldwin
Davenport
Otis Pickett
Clarton Teeple
Maquoketa
Jury in vote fails to agree in 1912 ballot case
Chicago reports the jury in the case of B. J. Mahoney, assistant state's attorney, accused of fraudulent ballot casting in the 1912 election was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Jurors deliberated for nearly 41 hours.
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Chicago
B. J. Mahoney
Tears and Their Cause Explain Human Crying
A fragment argues tears are not tied to sorrow but to aged emotions. It claims crying varies by age and gender, noting children cry easily due to nervous instability while men cry less due to a more developed control.
Lesson In Happiness From Old-Time Colored Brethren
A quoted 19th century dialect remark from the Atlanta Constitution extols finding happiness in quiet joy and fearlessness. The Fool's Guardian notes Fortune as guardian divinity, arguing she aids those who cannot help themselves, illustrating patience and sasacity in adversity.
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Atlanta Constitution
Fortune
Foole
Ness
C. C. Colter
Well tools recovered after long fishing at Cedar River Park
Four and a half thousand pound tools lost in No 4 new city well at Cedar River Park were recovered today. They disappeared January 28 during drilling. Workmen had been fishing for them at frequent intervals. After a stay in Chicago and Evanston, Al M Th Fuller and daughter Marlus ginia returned here with Mia WN Noggle of Western Avenue.
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Cedar River Park
Chicago
Evanston
Th Fuller
Marlus Ginia
Mia
Western Avenue
City in Brief Reports and Social Notes Across Town
Local column items mention Jo o B Cragden returning from a business trip, Mrs Ladin in the city for a fish with Mes, and Mrs Clinton Blackley attending a funeral in Vintin. Births, illnesses, weddings, moves, and a new barber shop opening at the Metropole hotel are noted, along with political speculation and legal actions involving county figures and company officers.
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Revi J. Datos Bhnath
Ladin
Waverly
Lawrenc
Huuimel Hotel
Stiuflebeam
Knight of the Razor
Hall
Metropole Hotel
Pine
Balliett
Helene Iett
A. M. Place
South
Chicago
Jacksonville
Fla
Palaski
Palm Beach
Havana
Cuba
Mobile
New Orleans
Hundred Guests Entertained at First Brethren Church Event
A large company of members and friends gathered yesterday at the First Brethren Church parlors for an informal afternoon. Hostesses included Mrs. William Heitter Mrs. Ray Rundage Mrs. C M Beal Mrs. A R Weld Mrs O C Miller Mrs A G Keamer and Mrs Sam Hoover. Sewing occupied the early hours followed by two addresses from Rev Beachie and Rev Rank. A two course luncheon was served at five oclock.
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First Brethren Church
William Heitter
Ray Rundage
CM. Beal
A. RE. Weld
0. C. Miller
AG. Keamer
Sam Hoover
Beachie
Rank
Oelock
Waterloo men start foundry Cedar Falls
The Waterloo men purchase the Othvich foundry on East ath street and will conduct the same. They are competent mechanics with prior foundry experience and believe Cedar Falls offers a good local field for the business.
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Cedar Falls
Marek v.—Specalj
Preg Weinerk
J. Summerhays
Flor Waterloo
Othvich
East Ath Street
Waterloo
Snatly
Sears
Wentlewen
Horses Sold at Davis Sale as Demand Rises
The Stack Commission reports two hundred fifty horses were sold yesterday near Davis. Heavy demand for horses this season led to strong bidding with many animals offered. A second sale is planned in two weeks.
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Stack Comission Company
Lela
Neir Davis
Odin
Raciesliv Reery Vorse
Ayas Sald
Exiled Youth Plans China Bride Turns to Misdirected Match
Southmayd a young American in China plans marriage to Julia Courtney by long distance correspondence. He writes brother Stephen for home news and Julia, after months of letters, agrees to go to China. At Tongkong port he discovers Julia has married a British soldier instead, leaving him greatly disappointed in his venture.
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Piriest
Houghers
China
Aerio
Southmayd
Julia Courtney
Ile
Stephen
Julia
Ernest Southmayd
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Tongkong
Julia Courtner
New York
Naples
Cantata Clapham
Southard
Manning
Ocean voyage tests love between two would be spouses
Southmayd travels from Hongkong to Naples to meet his bride to be Miss Hathaway. A prior fiancée’s note and a later match attempt reveal how long distance flirtation and sea bound passion shape their decisions. The pair finally confront their true feelings and the obstacle of unkept vows.
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Huangkong
Bin
Blow
Sin
Venus
Thuy
Stephen Gourtney
Stephen
Ernest
Southmayd
Indy
Alice Hathaway
Con Bente
America
Miss Hathaway
Trousseau
Paris
Ita
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean
Naples
Hongkong
Southmayrd
Canal
Sylth
Wesleyan Youth Wins State Oratorical Contest in Des Moines
Stanley Newell representing Iowa Wesleyan College won the state oratorical contest in Des Moines with his speech The Solving Principle of Industry. Harry D. Henry Simpson took second and Ellery F. Reed Lenox third. Judges named Fred E. Dean Des Moines Kenneth B. McAfee Parsons Roy H. McVicar Morningside Roy R. Fisher Coe and C Floyd Wambeam Iowa State College.
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Des Moines
Stanley Newell
Iowa Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Harry D. Henry
Simpson
Ellery F. Reed
Lenox
Newell
Fred E. Dean
Kenneth B. McAfee
Parsons
Roy H. McVicar
Morningside
Roy R. Fisher
Coe
C. Floyd Wambeam
Towa State College
Waterloo School Election Set For Monday
Waterloo will hold its school election Monday with two seats open in the east district. Candidates include Dr. FB Peek, Charles Altstadt, RB C Wangler and others for positions on the board. In the west district Verne Bartling and J EB Dempster act as election clerks with Ballou Campbell Sias as judges and Becker Bragdon as registration officers.
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Waterloo
Peek
Charles Altstadt
RB. C. Wangler
Shin
Waterloo West
Carleton Sias
C. L. Kingsley
Colby
F. L. Koepke
Sh. Hosteter
D. L. Wood
Merrian
Charles Whiavers
W. W. Miller
Flw. Stewart
Mis Miller Plans Tour After Chicago Recital
Ralph Mason Hix returns from Chicago where he visited Miss Christine Miller who sang well in a city recital She declined a New York social function due to terms and will perform at the May festival in Chicago on May 3 and is courted for Cincinnati in late May Miss Miller may sail to Europe after May and perhaps return for Cincinnati engagement
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Ralph Mason Hix
Chicago
Christine Miller
Europe
Lip
Stockholders Dinner Set By Dairy Castle Congress
Stockholders of the Dairy Castle Congress plan a dinner party Monday evening at 6 30 in Migs hall Invitations were sent today and a large turnout is expected The Tansee party will not be in attendance at the event
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Dairy Castle’ Congress
Migs
Amd
Socialist Editor Jailed in Treason Libel Case
Ernest Meyer editor of Vorwaerts is sentenced to three months in prison for treason libel against Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm. The verdict, reported in Merlin on March 7, follows a trial and cites alleged statements deemed seditious.
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Merlin
Ernest Meyer
Vorwaerts
Crown Prince
Frederick Willi
Elowmt
Rector and Thompson Face Off In Waterloo City Election
Waterloo west reports new Rector ticket candidates Dr G Clark Mardy Clark ER M Dewey J W Sweitzer Ed Smith for council and river front posts with Dewey already in council. Campaign intensifies three weeks out as Rector Thompson rivals vie over labor policy and public ownership.
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Dewey
Portand
Dr. G
Mardy Clark
East Side
River Front
ER. M. Dewey
Waterloo West
J. W. Sweitzer
Ed Smith
Dr. Clark
R. M. Dewey
Thompson
J. N. Sweitzer
Rector
Litchfield
Just Government League
Central Labor
J. R. Rector
Reetor
Labour Ticket Backed by Woulders Union West
The moulders union in regular session endorsed the Social-Democratic ticket by an almost unanimous vote. The union, with about 200 members, also donated 25 toward the campaign fund. Representatives of the working man's tickets spoke at the meeting. The article notes the Leavitt and Johnson National Bank’s strong showing and assets exceeding 2.18 million dollars, highlighting careful management and growth in Waterloo.
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Moulders Union
Workingman's Tickets
Leavitt and Johnson National Hank
Reliable
Waterloo
Barber Jack Heddings Arrested For Disturbing The Peace
This afternoon barber Jack Heddings, employed in a shop under the Metropole hotel on Fourth street, was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace. The complainant alleges he was insulted as a "scab" by Ifar ed t Waines, and Heddings struck back.
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Jack Heddings
Metropole Hotel
Fourth Street
Ifared T Waines
Heddings
Hainrs
Black Hawk National Bank Shows Strong Deposits Rise
The Black Hawk National Bank reports deposits of 87,309 440.04, up nearly 250 000 since January with daily growth and cash resources of 4 123 047.61, up 177 722.49. Total resources reach 1 764 494.64 as they approach 2 000 000, signaling first-rank strength for Beacon’s business.
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Black Hawk Bank
Black Hawk National Bank
United States
Hanko
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Buchanan
Jo O B. Cragden
Naardit
Gillian Wild
Nicholas Wodbber
M. Tlaht
Dantherton
Munapolis
Robina
Kush
PL AL Fledd
A. Fipahwan
Clinton Blackley
Vintin
BL PL Smith
C. Wolling
McPherson
Floyd Renne
Franklin Street
J. M. Randall
Thomas Wells
Alweti Street
Madison
Wis
J. J. ‘Imert Af Dewar
Downs Knapp
J. J. Rainebow
John G. Gilley
Jackson Street
E. L. Hosteter
Friends of
Con J. Kirby
Stephen Bonn
Ralph Idrush
Winther
SW. LeValley
BL Bentley
Bonn
Interstate Ice & Fuel Co
Wy, PL Eigenmann
John ©. Reber
Artificial Ive Co
Witertoo
Moon
Ocean
Byron
Ohio
Fanny Crosby
Bridgeport
Conn
Frances Jane van Alstyne
Jesus
Wesleyan Youth
Miss Miller
Bucroph
Woulders Union West
Support Labor
Myers’ Model Cafe
Martin Bros. Cigaratore
I. C
Brown
W. Ltd
W. H. Howrey
Hrent
Kent
Briden & Sherratt
Jaulies
James Gardiner Real Estate Office
Maple
East 4Th St
Mulberry
Home Park
Dr. Sage
First Nat. Bank
P. O. Box
Minnesota
Brigden & Sherratt
Cail
OG. G. Thomas Co
Locust St
Iowa
J. K. McVoy
East Fifth St
James Gardiner Company
American Motor Car Co
Rieal
the Tames Gardiner Company
West Side
Moir Sr
Jos. A. Lechonberg
Lansing
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