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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1919

Page

7

Man Fights River Suicide At Mullan Avenue Bridge

Louis Nichols 32, a LC car yard worker, leapt from the Mullan avenue bridge into Cedar River at 10 a m in a suspected suicide attempt. A brakeman diving in rescued him, and he was revived and taken to St Francis hospital where doctors expect recovery. Nichols lives with his brother at 213 East Mullan avenue. officials suspect domestic trouble over a woman.

Louis Nichols Mullan Avenue I. C Nichols City Ambulance Rhysi St. Francis Hospital East Mullan Avenue

Busted Him And Pll Do It Again If He Calls Me a Liar

Dr Louis B Reitman of 3400 South Paulina Street brother of Ben Reitman, charged with assault by William H Heise after an incident on Halstead Street. Heise asked for a continuance but Reitman stated he would strike again if called a liar. Reitman placed under a six months peace bond of 500 dollars.

Chicago Louis B. Reitman South Paulina Street Ben Reitman San Diego Emme Goldman Halstead William H. Heise South Ta Salle Street Heise Reitman Dr. Reitman

Rantzau to Give in as Journals Cite Paris Belief

Paris dispatches report that newspapers expect Count von Brockdorff Rantzau and other German delegates to retreat from their hard line after departing for Spa. Echo de Paris suggests German leaders oppose signing the treaty while German public leans toward compromise.

Rantzau Paris Havas Count von Brockdorff Rantzau Spa Echo de Paris Germany

Farm Products Display Leads Cattle Congress Show

The Dairy Cattle Congress announces the largest consignment ever exhibited, with a major display by the Canadian government organized by WW Johnstone. South Dakota immigration and Minnesota agricultural departments plan large exhibits as dairy breeders prepare entries. Premiums rise across breeds and new classifications appear, highlighting the show’s role in dairy industry growth.

Dairy Cattle Congress Oficiers J. Johnstone Els. Estes Johnstone Immigration Department of South Dakota Agricultural Department of Minnesota

W., CF. & N. Ry. to Be Paid for Mail Service by Year

The Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Railway will receive yearly compensation of 1157.51 dollars for mail transport between La Porte City and Cedar Rapids at three cents per mile. The service starts May 1 with trains from La Porte City, Brandon, and Urbandale on weekdays weekends and holidays, under a posted schedule.

Washington News Bureau Waterloo Evening Courier Washington, D. C Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Tailway la Porte City Cedar Rapids Brandon Urbana

Castle Hill Welcomes Returned Soldiers Tonight

Castle Hill residents John C. Cratsley and Wayne C. Stead, recently discharged, receive a joint community welcome tonight. Cratsley served in the Rainbow division and returned Saturday. Stead had returned earlier but the celebration was delayed to honor both men together. The Associated Press notes the Illinois Senate adopted a daylight saving repeal resolution.

John C. Cratsley Wayne C. Stead Castle Hill Friends of the Med Mr. Cratsley Rainbow Division Mr. Stead Associated Press Springfield Senate House Congress

Doctor in Wife Murder Quits Pen

Chicago May 23 Dr Haldane Cleminson to be paroled soon after eight years for murdering his wife The Pardons and Paroles board will release him He may take a physician job at a construction camp Cleminson was convicted in 1909 A Miss Schmidt who testified to his alibi did not appear at the first trial His real name was Mrs Austa Schmidt 3721 N Broadway St Louis BIRTH OF TWINS Relatives report twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs F G Strayer Drinkwater Sask

Chicago Haldane Cleminson Joliet Prison Lewden Cleminson Pardonia and Paroles Board Joliet Clemingen Miss Schmidt Austa iSchmidt N. Broadway St., Louis F. G. Strayer Drinkwater Sask

Senate passes war risk bill for soldiers families

The senate approved without debate or amendment the deficiency appropriation bill carrying 45 million dollars for war risk allotments to families of soldiers and sailors and for dependents of Civil War veterans. The measure now goes to the president.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate

North Waterloo Market Seeks Best Prices With Quality

The store advertises low prices due to high sales volume and low operating costs. It pledges to offer top quality goods at the lowest possible prices in Waterloo, emphasizing value over cheapness.

Waterloo

Saturday Meat Specials At Local Market

Market day offerings include beef roast rib roast sirloin steak round steak and pork steak. Customers urged to phone in orders early to save time and have items ready. Pinkerton Bakery goods will be available today.

Aio Fe Pinkerton Bakery

Prince of Wales to Visit Canada in Ottawa

The Prince of Wales will visit Canada in Ottawa, probably in August, with formal arrangements to London noted. The announcement appears in a May 22 report detailing the forthcoming royal travel.

Wales Canada London Prince of Wales Ottawa

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