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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

5

Market News Signals Bullish Wheat Tone Across Regions

Chicago May 25 reports higher wheat futures on hot southwest weather and sparse rainfall. rumors of strong export demand as European orders rise. Corn and hogs show gains with July contracts climbing and a steady finish amid wide buying interest. cattle and sheep receipts and prices mixed across Chicago St Louis and Omaha markets.

Chicago Southwest Cummisston Okahoma Kansas Minnesota Baderna St. Louis Hare Chivara Croce

Town Talk shows court visit and local society news

Attorney J Wenner attends court at Vinton as Miss Mabel Antone improves from scarlet fever. Mrs Barrett of Jesup visits sister in Waterloo with various locals also noted. Doctors and patients in Hudson and Waterloo discussed along with a hot south wind.

Real Estate Transfers Among Cedar Falls and Waterloo Firms

A compilation of transfers including Emma Ott et al to George F Wilson for lots in Normal addition Cedar Falls valued at 250 dollars. Alonzo Walker to F M Haven for lots 13 14 in Fox Forsyths addition La Forte City valued at 1 dollar. Rownd to Galloway Gibson Investment Co for Cedar Heights division N lots 12 13 valued at 800 dollars. Chas W Selten to Charles W Rice for Cedar Falls Taylor’s addition lot 7 8 worth not stated. Ephraim K Reckler to J A Aungst for part of lot 6 block 10 Johns addition Waterloo for 1 dollar. Fairmount Cemetery Association to Mrs Louisa Trimble for interment rights in section 14 block a Fairview cemetery Cedar Falls township valued at 20 dollars.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Emma Ott George F. Wilson Normal Cedar Falls Alonzo Walker M. Haven Fox & Forsyth la Forte U. AL Rownd, Et al Galloway- Gibson Investment Co Cedar Heights Chas. W. Selten Taylor Ephriam K. Reckler J. Aa. Aungst Klock Johnson Waterloo Louisa Trimble Fairsiew

More Testimony in Boodle Case

Columbus Ohio May 25 Stanley Harrison first assistant sergeant at arms of the senate was recalled to testify today in the trial of Representative George Bo Nee indicted for soliciting a bribe of 500 from State Printer Crawford In continuation of his cross examination begun yesterday. Tony Phul dies of hurt Bolletin Kan May 24 8 4 Ctons y Phul of St Louis shot by F Harold Henwood at the Brown Palace hotel last night after a quarrel Ailed at St Luke's hospital shortly before noon today on charge of murder with now he placed Against Henwood who is in tail.

Columbus Stanley Harrison Senate George Bo Nee Crawford Tony' Fhul Bolletin Kan C’tonsy Phul St. Louis F. Harold Henwood Brown Palace Aled St. Luke's Hospital Henwood

Prospect Hills Gale Opens First Addition Day

Prospect Hills opened its first addition day managed by Galloway-Gibson Investment Co. A battalion of automobiles adorned with flags gathered at the grounds as sales agents worked amid crowds. Prospective buyers toured, hoping to secure a button exchangeable for a residential tract.

Prospect Hills Alte Galloway-Gibson Investment Coe Fourth Street

Drivers test engines before Memorial Day 600

Indianapolis May 25 all drivers entered in the Memorial Day 600 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway except Jos Horan who broke his leg yesterday test their engines on the track. Bob Burman driving a Benz led the last of the forty six entrants to reach the course.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Speedway Tiett Jos Horan Bob Burman Benz

Extortion from Greek Laborers Cries for State Action

Des Moines reports State Labor Commissioner Van Duyn travels to Mason City to join Minnesota labor officials against a cited extortion scheme targeting Greek laborers in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. The alleged ringleader, called the "King" by workers, is said to collect five dollars monthly for subsistence.

Des Moines van Duyn Mason City Minnesota Iowa

Steamer Tabogo Sinks After Rock Collision Off Punta Mala

The National Steamship Line steamer Tabogo struck a rock off Punta Mala on Tuesday and sank shortly after. Of about one hundred passengers, forty are believed saved.

Panama National Steamship Line Punta Mala Kunen

Jack Johnson On Train Platform Meet With Weary Caller

A 4:30 Rock Island passenger arrival sparks an anecdote about Jack Johnson the pugilist. Weary William, holding a nickel, says Johnson leaned from a smoker car and exchanged greetings at St Paul after recalling a meeting with Johnson during a prior trip.

Wiliam Rock Island Tack Johnson St. Paul Jack

Foreign youth dies at Presbyterian Hospital

A young foreigner who roomed at 522 Black Hawk street died today at noon at Presbyterian hospital. He was brought there Tuesday night in serious condition and could not speak English, communicating only through an interpreter. The body was taken to O'Keefe & Towne undertakers for burial arrangements.

Black Hawk Street Presbyterian Hospital O'Keefe & Towne

Former police head in gambling raid at Keokuk

Jeremiah Herrington former chief of police and thirty others were captured in a gambling raid in Keokuk Iowa today. The sweep was conducted under an order from Attorney General Cosson marking a major crackdown on illegal gambling.

Keokuk Jeremiah Herrington Cosson

Pardon Denials for Walsh and Morse Highlight Trust Breach

President Taft refused clemency for John R. Walsh of Leavenworth and Charles W. Morse of Atlanta. Walsh remains in the federal penitentiary pending parole after a five year sentence for wrecking the Chicago National Bank and related institutions. Morse receives a fifteen year term for banking law violations in Atlanta.

Leavenworth Kan John KR. Walsh Chicago Taft Major McClaughery Washington John R. Walsh Federal Kaw Chicag 0 National Bank Walsh Financelal Morse

Memorial Day Prohibition Cited On Sports After 3 PM

Des Moines Iowa May 25 Mayor Hanna issues proclamation noting state law bars sports events on Memorial Day before 3 PM. Attorney General Casson issues opinion on bank tax law allowing town banks to deduct real estate value backing their capital stock from taxed share value before listing.

Tes Moines Hanna Casson

Waterloo Club Smoker To Discuss Street Beautifying Plans

Tonight in the Waterloo club rooms matters of importance will be discussed at a smoker. Music cigars and vaudeville acts from the Crystal theatre will be provided by J. Janey Jones. The beautifying of the business section streets and the depot problem may also be considered.

Waterloo Club J. Janey Jones Crystal Theatre Waterloo West

Veterans Call for Meeting and Memorial Day Plans

Robert Anderson post in Georgia calls all post members and old soldiers to an open meeting Friday evening May 28 in the post room. A Sunday gathering at 2 p.m. at St Mary’s church and 7 p.m. at Walnut Street Baptist church follows. Regular meeting Friday at 2:20 p.m. urged for Memorial Day preparations.

Robert Anderson GA. R Toom St. Mary's Walnut Street Baptist Church Eversons

Terrific Loss of Burning Mines Figures Presented

New York May 25 chief engineer Herbert Wilson of the federal bureau of mines outlines costly fires in mines. He cites delays in recognizing danger as a major factor in loss of life and describes long burning fires that have destroyed coal, galleries, and surface property. He urges water storage, fireproofing, drills, and rapid control measures.

New York Federal Bureau of Mines Herbert Wilson Bureau National Fire Protection Association Wilson Pan- Coast Mr. Wilson Carbondale Summit Hill Maine

Government Tool of Morgan Sparks Senate Clash

Washington May 25 Senators quarreled with Secretary Knox over a Honduras treaty that would let Morgan & Co guarantee a 10 million dollar loan and supervise customs to repay Honduran debt. Senator Smith condemned the Morgan influence and urged no treaty approved by Pierpont Morgan or any private financier.

Washington, D. C J. P. Morgan United States Republic of Honduras Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Cullam Illinois Knox Honduras Morgan & Co Central American Morgan Syndicate William Aiden Smith Michigan Smith Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan United States Senate

Johnson wins scholarship at State University senior year

Miss Helen C. Johnson valedictorian receives a scholarship for arts courses at the State University worth $80 toward yearly tuition of $26. East Waterloo High School exams begin. track meet planned at Cedar River Park with W C A and East West teams June 3. Principal C W Kline to join family after school, then norma school work in June at Abilene and Ellsworth in July.

Helen C. Johnson East Watersloo Igh School East Waterloo High School Cedar River Park C. W. Kline McPherson Kan Norma Abilene Ellsworth, Wan

Police to Wage War on Speeders

Chief Dipneen announces a city wide campaign against speeders and sidewalk riding cyclists. Police will enforce the ordinance rigorously and the judge will expedite cases to curb the speeding nuisance.

Fire alarms puff from smoke at old Klinefelter barn

Shortly before 1 PM a two story wooden building on Jefferson street was thought to be on fire. Fire crews arrived but found no blaze, attributing smoke to wind pulling exhaust from the Waterloo mill near the structure. The caller's identity was not learned.

Klinefelter Jefferson Street Trix Waterloo

Milk inspectors report from Des Moines area dairies

Mil l inspector Wyant forwards a month’s statistics to the state board of health. The record lists milk and cream test results for numerous dairies including Kelderling Sindlinger Fairburn Eighmey Miller Cass Bishop Muzzey McChain Webberking Rarek Venter Mersh & Pint Town Dalk Comfort Scott Waterloo Sea Cream Co Nate Bennett Hoover Foster Ralph Rightey Taglemall Irving hotel Fred Rath Hamacher.

Wyant State Board of Health Des Moines Kelderling Sindlinger Fairburn C. H Bishop Muzzey McChain Webberking Rarek Venter Town Dalk Comfort Scott Waterloo Sea Cream Co Nate Bennett Hoover Foster Ralph Rightey Taglemall Irving Hotel Weam Fred Rath Hamacher

Lutheran Pastor Dead at Iowa City

Rev. Herrlein, pastor for twenty eight years at the German Lutheran church, and a leader in national synodical affairs, died at his home in Iowa City following an operation.

Iowa City Herrlein German Lutheran Church Hare

Last Kentucky Hanging Marks Shift to Electric Chair

Frankfort Kentucky sunrise execution marks last hanging in state. Roger Warren, a Black inmate, was hanged after fatal incident with another prisoner last year. Electrocution law now in effect in Kentucky.

Frankfort Kentucky Roger Warren

Grinnell City Marshal Fires At Dog Fight

In Grinnell on May 2, city marshal Shaham attempted to stop a dog fight in front of the post office by firing at a dog. A bullet wounded Emil Younsted in the foot and Thomas Tripps in the thigh.

Grinnell Shaham Emil Younsted Thomas Tripps

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