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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
1
Coroner in Charles City receives a letter from a tramp claiming foul play in the May 4 death of J A Kessler of 105 Jefferson Street. The inquest finds death from a ruptured heart vessel with unknown causes, while officials suspect the note may mislead investigators.
A church of Seventh-day Adventists was organized yesterday at the Kist nerschapel. Elder A. St. Ogden noted the denomination now numbers about 124,000 worldwide. The movement includes sanitariums schools colleges publishing houses and about sixty countries with thousands of missionaries. Evangelist G. McNay named pastor. six baptisms were held near Chantaiqua Park.
Claude R. Porter a longtime Iowa Democrat writes to Judge E. G. Moon asserting he has met Meredith only once in fifteen years and knows of no service Meredith rendered to the party. Porter endorses Connolly and cites Wilson support, pledging future party aid. PMID: none.
Charlotta Menotti the 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Menotti of Gelwein who disappeared several days ago has been located in Chicago. She returned to the home of her parents on Saturday after trainmen told Delweten officers she had left for Chicago. A letter from her Friday said she was lonesome and wished to return if forgiven. Her brother went to Chicago and brought her back Saturday morning.
In New York City, Charles Becker faces trial for Herman Rosenthal’s death. The defense claims Rose, not Becker, orchestrated the murder while Rose testifies for the state, admitting involvement but asserting Becker masterminded the plot.
Property transactions around Waterloo include Wm. T. Haydock selling multiple Maple Leaf lots for $1 and Andrew Nelson buying Linden Place plots. Mitchell deviations note Eleanor Shancks visiting Clive, Rudolph Barcel’s runaway incident, and several locals traveling or returning from nearby towns. Community happenings cover postmaster exam, arrivals of new babies, visits, and local lectures with Panama Canal imagery.
Edith M Hanna Colton transfers land interests to Emily Hanna Colton and Emily Hanna George in sections 29 89 18 and 20 89 13 with stated sums. Philip C Hanna conveys land to Emily Hanna George in section 20 89 13 for $1. The document lists multiple parcel swaps among Hanna family members.
Orchard Iowa residents report Sunday visits by Thos. Berryman in Waterloo and Paul Arts in Rudd. Russell Bogart has been quite active in community affairs this weekend.
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