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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

13

Town Talk notes on local visits and legal actions

Local residents Johnson and Morris traveled to Chicago on business while James Waugh of the Grand Trunk railroad met with city railroad officials. J L Schran left for Washington to resume U S Navy duties after furlough with his parents. Mrs Reusch of Irving returns from a month visiting Keoauk Burlington Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Mrs Turner and her two children visit Elkhart relatives in the city. Mrs Mildred Richmond, ill with typhoid, shows slight improvement at 415 Jefferson. Attorneys Edwards Langley and Ransier filed notice of appeal to the state supreme court in the manslaughter case involving Henry Phillips. Camp 33 Sons of Veterans plans Memorial Day grave beautification. A coal car in the yards caught fire but was removed and the blaze extinguished. A fishway observation noted a large school of tarpon-like fish crowding the mouth. Golf club flag race organizers urge readiness. only entrants in preliminaries eligible for finals, with score cards due Friday.

J. L. Schran Washington, D. C U. S. Navy William Reusch Irving and Cortlandt Streets Keoauk Burlington Iowa City Cedar Rapids

Patmont Near Breakdowns in Grand Jury Probe

Danville May 27 The Rev Louis R Patmont did not resume his story before the grand jury yesterday as the investigation into his conduct continued Local briefing notes indicate the hearing faced delays and potential testimony about his involvement remains unsettled and incomplete

Danville, T Louis R. Patmont Grand

Kidnapping case linked to Westville prisoner on verge of breakdown

Report notes that the suspected kidnapper Patmont, held in a cellar near Westville, suffered severe nervous strain after ill treatment. Doctors advised an automobile country ride to rest. Investigators fear lack of corroboration may hinder indictments as they push to locate more evidence before proceeding.

Patmont Westville Columbia Ill

Officer Schmidt Suspended Thirty Days for Intoxication

Police commission in Paul Smith's office today suspended Officer George Schmidt for 30 days on charges of being intoxicated while on duty. The hearing followed an inquiry into his conduct and the officer's involvement with an automobile and its owner.

George Schmidt Iis Police Commission Paul Smith

Muoatant Arrested on Epsom Downs

Adam Rice, accused militant sut fraget, was arrested at Epsom Downs after she discharged a plate loaded with blank cartridges at a policeman. The officer was slightly burned. A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter will yield results.

Epsom England Adam Rice Epsom Downs Evening Courier

Mexican land deal postponed as Oaxaca turmoil halts trial

In Woodbury County Iowa the Mexico Land company action against Grant Howard of Oto faces delay. W D Oliver claims Howard bought Woodbury land for 3200 dollars with a Mexican 220 acre tract to be purchased. depositions from Mexican witnesses could not be obtained due to unrest. Both sides requested more time. case likely at next term if Mexico’s peace returns.

Sioux City Grant Howard Oto Oaxaca Mex Mexico Land Company Howard W. D . Oliver Oliver Cazaca Mr. Howard M. Howard Woodbury County Iowa Kansas City Mexico

Market Close Stocks Dip Across Major Industrials

New York stock exchange close shows declines in several major issues led by Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific with mixed results across utilities and industrials. Key names cited include Pennsylvania, Reading, Chicago Great Western, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Pacific, United States Steel, Amalgamated Banking, and Northern Pacific among others, signaling cautious sentiment as investors assess gains and losses.

New York Stock Exchange Comadian Pacific Pennsylvania Chicago Great Wes Eaeedsy Amberican Smelter GE Atchison Union Pacific Baltimore Ohio Southern Pacific Southern Hailway Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel United States Steal Amalgamated Base Care Tee Erie Illinois Central St. Paul Edo Missouri Pacific New York Central Northern Pacific Great Northern

Majestic Vaudeville Season Nears Close in Iowa

Manager George Fenberg announced the Majestic Theatre season will end this evening with a five act program featuring Maiden the One String Marvel Visions in Flame Madden Fitzpatrick Norwood Hall and Hire Morgan. Total attendance since last August estimated at 210000 across thirty five shows, with warm weather briefly reducing turnout but not the overall average.

Majestic Theatre George Fenberg Acta Maiden Marvel Visions In Flame Madden & Fitzpatrick Norwood & Hall Hire & Morgan Fenberg Iowa

Masonic and Royal Arch Meetings Announced for Evening

Waterloo chapter No 128 C Ef will host a meeting with social hour in Magonne hall. C O F No 1244 asks members to attend important business at St Marys auditorium Thursday 8 pm. L C T M No 37 plans a May festival in Seash hall tonight. Tabernacle chapter No 62 R A M E holds a convocation tomorrow with supper at 6 30 and Royal Arch degree work starting 4 pm.

Waterloo C. Ef Magonne Hall St. Mary's Auditorium Seash Hall Tabernacle Chapter R. A. Ime Royal Arch

Pupils Present Musicale At Victory Academy

Tomorrow evening in the Our Lady of Victory academy auditorium Miss Aucile Bruner and Miss Celeste Miller will perform in a piano recital. Miss Halen O Keefe will sing two solos and pupils Genevieve Cleary Mae Shull Alice Mullern Helen Keefe Genevieve McMannan and Marguerite Duffy will present the three act play The Lost Word.

Our Lady of Victory Academy Aucile Bruner Celeste Miller Halen O'Keefe Genevieve Cleary Mae Shull Alice Mullern Helen Keefe Genevieve McMannan Marguerite Duffy

The Green Wings On The Market

Inexperienced help sought for Waterloo homes. ads in the Courier showcase a daily service. Thin paper is used for the Want Help section to attract recruits.

Waterloo Courier

Readers urged to use want page for contact

A brief advertisement invites all readers to keep in touch with the professional column on the want page, encouraging readers to use the listing to connect with services.

Want

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L. Johnson GC. A. Morris Chicago James Waugh The Grand Trunk Railroad G. A. Turner Elkhart W. H. Webb Prospect Golf Links Golfers of PEACE Mastel Manuel del Campo Niagara Falls Huerta Manuel del Campo Martinez del Campo Master Carne United States Mace Muoatant Ratine Woodbury District Burch’s Paris Dresden Joe Joe Raymond Fifth Street P.O Hetler Quality Furniture Randag Our Perior Hitchcock Humphrey
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