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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

4

Meyers to Enter Guilty Plea in Wire Theft Case

Philadelphia resident George Meyers and Seattle resident William Lewis faced charges for stealing copper wire bonds from Cedar Valley Monetracks near La Porte City. Meyers pleaded guilty to proceed to district court. Lewis waived none and awaits Saturday hearing. Bonds set at 500 dollars each, both failed to post. Frank Bright, arraigned on grand larceny, pleaded not guilty with hearing postponed to Saturday morning. Bright remains jailed after bond issues.

George Meyers Philadelphia CGFL A. W. Kepford William Lewis Seattle Meyers District Court Lewis Trugaman & Warner Cedar Valley la Porte City Wright Frank Bright Kepford Right Inball Printing Company

Boyer Freed Is Landed in Jail After Release

George Boyer, colored, was released from sheriff custody after district court dismissed bootlegging charges. He was then taken into police custody to serve thirteen days in the city jail, marking a return to confinement on a sentence issued by a county judge. A jury found him not guilty after two hours deliberation. The state had sought to prove he received shipments of liquor for illegal purposes.

George Boyer Elty Ne Pal Boyer Siguor

Candidates Open Chicago Headquarters

Chicago May 25 Headquarters for four candidates for the Republican nomination for president were opened today. They are H. Rent of New York Senator John W Weeks of Massachusetts Chas Pairbanks of Indiana Theo E Burton of Ohio Chas M Peppers publicity representative of Elihu Root. Moses of New Hampshire former American minister to Greece opened headquarters for Weeks. Burton headquarters were opened by G W Mooney former speaker of the Ohio state house. Fairbanks boom launched with J P Goodrich in charge.

Chicago Renuhlitesn Hlinu Rent New York John W. Weeks Massachusetts Chas. Pairbanks Indiana Theo, E. Burton Ohio Chas M. Peppers Elihu Root Boom Eli, Moses New Hampshire Greece Senator Weeks Burton G. W. Mooney Ohio State

Prodigal Husband to Be Best Class Play

The west high school graduates present the play The Prodigal Husband. Superintendent Anson T. Wakil praises it as a potential standout among graduating class productions. Miss Ethel Rariman trains the cast with extra practices to ensure a creditable performance featuring Jean Birdsall and others.

West High Schoeal Anson T. Wakil The West Schools Ethel Rariman Public Spraking Jean Birdsall Fay Cleveland Virginia Woolsey Marguerite ‘Taylor Sherman Draka Hobart Dawson

Italy and France Recall Greek Envoys

Athens reports to Overseas News agency that Italian minister Count ebosderi and French minister I Gullemin have been recalled for failing to win permission to move Serbian troops through Greece. Entente allies pressed Greece to allow overland transport to Saloniki, threatening force, with an amicable settlement later cited in London. Wartime notes and commercial notices follow.

Berlin Sayville Athens Countebosderi Greecs I. Gullemin Greece Corfu Saloniki London

Woodland Nymphs Dance in Water at Middlesex Reservation

Pretty girls in costumes perform a Back To Nature fete at Middlesex Bella Reservation near Boston attracting attention. The woodland nymphs Maybelle Langley and Grace Howland pose in shallow lake waters as critics praise the modern interpretive ideas.

Middlesex Bella Reservation Boston Maybelle Langley Grace Howland

Dublin turmoil and Sinn Fein rise amid bloodshed

London correspondent Mary Boyle O Reilly details vivid Dublin street fighting during the Sinn Fein uprising. Battles rage along Gresham's hotel route as armed rebels clash with British forces, civilians aid the wounded, and an aged Fenian guards Rieppen's Green against intruders while a woman fashionably seeks shoes amid the chaos.

Mary Boyle O'Reilly London Dublin Munster Fusiliers Trim Sinn Weiner Gresham Enest Michael Trish Sinn Feiner Reing Sackville Short

Russian fisher girls cut water aid 4 to war

In Novgorod region a fisher folk colony recounts Prilegeva Mandrin returning wounded after seven actions. She recalls appealing to General Kuropatkin who refused women in the army. The women then cut their hair and disguised themselves to join troops along the front.

Vetrograd Novgorod Prlegeva Mandrin Kuropatkin Pskoff Fisher Girls’ Brigade

Matters Gaol 10 Jury Delays in Chicago Trial

Chicago May 26 Opposing sides in the Matters baby case debated in court yesterday with sobs and dramatic testimony. The defense pressed for leniency while the state urged strong punishment citing neglect and alleged concealment. The jury was expected to retire late this afternoon as the trial proceeds with emotional dramatics and pointed questions about the child’s birth and custody.

Chicago Desra Alouta Altorney Bhirros Prairies Arcola Fred Matters Atorney Maximon Ramsay Tle Maximuer Matters Mr. Ramsay Montreal Mellon Melton Tessies Aryan Sirs

Defense Plea Insanity in Dr Waite Case

On page one a defense pleads insanity for Dr Waite. Witnesses describe platonic relations with Waite, his polite demeanor, and visits to her apartment between four and five. Waite is linked to poisoning schemes and bacteriology interest. testimony outlines alleged plan to kill Mrs Peck and interest in arsenic for rat control.

finaAys Wright Roir WAITE Halpc Muller Herorn

Prosperity through poultry co operation in Van Nuys

A story from Van Nuys California describes how coop eration turned a struggling town into a prosperous poultry center. A poultry association formed with 150 members now controls assets and markets, with output valued at millions annually and benefits reflected in a $126000 high school and a $50000 grammar school. The district credits cooperative effort for growth and improved living standards as Van Nuys evolves from a sparsely settled area to a thriving suburb.

Vali Nuys Ehteket Tatehors Ferneris Tow Angele Dinits Penluma Cal Trarn Poultry Association Hollorway Rees van Nuys Poultry Association Perro Exsa Los Angeles van Nuya Rancher Settiera van Hayk Krammar van Nuys

France Must Speak Word for Peace Says Sir Edward Grey

London May 24 Sir Edward Grey the British foreign secretary spoke in the house of commons on peace terms and alliance unity. He said peace negotiations were possible only with a prior entente agreement and that hostilities had not yet reached a stage for peace talks. He blamed German misrepresentation for prolonging the war and said France no. 1 has the right to speak for peace due to Verdun and that France and Paine are to be respected if any speak.

London House of Commons Arthur Tansonby Stirlling Scotland Crigquette Edward Grey Medward Mr. Mansonby Chancallor von Bethmannu Llol Great Britain Bosnia Edward Here Franne Mr. Ponsonby Verdun Sir Edward Verd

Witnesses Describe Waite Family Ties and Alleged Murder guilt

The testimony centers on Waite and his in law John J. Peck with Mrs. Horton recalling Waite urging her to continue her studies and implying connections to a murder case. She recounts payments and letters after his arrest and notes about Waite’s alleged confession. The district attorney’s questions and the defense motion to dismiss follow.

John J. Peck Mary M Mr. Peck New York Aeo Teeok Waite Horton Beyat James Orton Walte

May vs Psalin game report with mixed OCR text

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a May versus Psalin matchup with unclear details. Mentions Buchanan Optical and various garbled terms. No clear scores, locations, or dates are discernible from the readable fragments.

Brownstone hair dye promises safe, easy use

An old advertisement touts Brownstone hair dye as safe and simple with no lead or harmful chemicals. It claims full coverage from light to deep brown, readiness without mixing, and nationwide availability through Dr. Kenton Pharmaceutical Co and listed dealers.

Evers Kenton Pharmarcal Co Pike She! Oatingtos. Kr Waterloo Henderson Tiing Co Wang Ter Bros.Vo

Cedar Valley Interurban Plan Prompts Meeting With Officials

A meeting at Srowley drew 100 attendees including Janda, Cana, and local leaders as Cedar Valley interest grows in an interurban line to connect the Waterloo area. Proposals urge state support, local petitions, and a special tax levy to fund construction over several years, with minimal feeder plans for Cedar Rapids routes.

Janda Waterloo Godar Palla Jira Gnivaga Ana Moga Tarritory Yantinia Cedar Valley Rindan Vwetween Srowley Cana Brandon Meaneaing Asearti Cass Jin

Sunshine Tour Welcomes Waterloo Boosters in Town

A sunshine filled day brings the Waterloo boosters to town on a special train arriving at 10 30. The band BAVA performs on the street as business representatives meet visitors and greet the crowd. A Postal Guide notice explains new postal regulations to local firms issued by Postmaster M F Kelly during his vacation.

Greene Waterloo Boosters Waterlon

Angel Gets 30 Years For Arsor Case In Fort Madison

Angel and his wife with six children faced an arsor crime in Fort Madison. Angel pleaded guilty and received thirty years at hard labor. He was released on bail of 4000 to pursue a pardon. Neighbors and witnesses testified as the state fire marshal prosecutes. Jacobs owned property burned to collect 400 in goods. many properties were uninspected and losses total.

Aidast W. Angel Wag Fort Madison Angel Wa Drdge Moliia Atnte State Board of Parol Angel Clearge Jacobs Jacobs

Geneva Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Sessions

New York May 28 The Geneva Federation of Women's clubs opens its business sessions today in the Savannah regiment armory. The bom economies department and the Texan delegates will give a dinner to night and the trustees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art have invited the delegates to a reception. Elaborate preparations have been made for an excursion tomorrow Athletic City. The special train will include baggage cars reserved to dancing. The train will return Sunday.

New York Geneva Federation of Women's Clubs Savenah Regiment Bom Economies Department Texan Hight Metropolitan Museum of Ark Athaetic City

Note on Lynch Conviction Presented by Washington

Washington May 25 Ambassador Page at London advised the state department that he presented to the British Foreign Office a note seeking information on the specific charge and evidence in the case of Jeremiah Lynch, an American arrested for participation in the Dublin rebellion. He unofficially relayed that Lynch was charged with active participation and wearing a uniform.

Washington, D. C London State Department Jeremiah Lynch Dublin

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