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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

8

Cyclists in Double Collision at Park and Franklin

At 7 30 last evening W Cashbaum riding with Miss Marguerite Norton ahead on a motorcycle collided with a dray wagon at Park Avenue and Franklin Street. Norton was severely bruised and nearly dragged beneath the wagon wheels. Cashbaum suffered a broken ankle and bruises. Norton 19 lives with parents on Flint Street East. Cashbaum resides nearby. Driver of the dray not blamed. excessive speed and riding on the wrong side cited as factors.

W. Cashbaum Marguerite Norton Kearttan Young Cashbaum Franklin Street Park Avenue Miss Norton George WW. Norton Flint Street Drayman Cashbaum

Labor Temple Opens Tomorrow in Waterloo

The new Labor temple on Mulberry street near Grace M. E. church will open tomorrow evening with three halls and a main address by A. I. Urick of Des Moines, president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor. Music by local musicians and a small refreshment charge are planned. all labor friends are invited.

Waterloo Labor Mulberry Street Grace M. E. Church Case, Vairy Company A. Is. Urick Ties Moines Lowa State Federation of Labor

Investigation Into Threatening Letter Affects Mayor Rector

An ongoing probe into the alleged Black Hand letter threatening Mayor Rector Nast is led by local police with a government detective assisting. The secret inquiry aims to identify the guilty party. officials say substantial circumstantial evidence exists, but details remain scarce. No foreign involvement is suspected. authorities focus on local suspects amid limited information.

Rector Nast Guiity Party Jayor Rector pRither Ima

Markets Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Livestock

The report covers weather outlook for Iowa Illinois and South Dakota and daily livestock markets in St Louis Kansas City Omaha with receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Key figures include native steers and cows price bands, hogs around 6.05 to 6.20, and regional market openings and notes on steady to weak trends.

Iowa Illinois South Dakota Louis ST. Louis Cnet Kansas City Omaha Neb Waterloo Wellington Kansas Way Ana Tp &O

City in Brief and Local Notes from May

Short city items note racing attendance in Indianapolis, a shooting contest at Independence, and upcoming fireworks. Tax deadlines rise after tomorrow. dog tax doubles. Rev Frank Cole to Osage for Osage high school address. Obituary for infant Margaret May Harper from 732 Dawson. Judson Daniels fined for threats, suspended if he stays away. W C T U to meet with Equal Suffrage focus. Cedar Rapids delegate to attend. Weather and crop bulletin reports ideal farming conditions with high temps, scattered showers, but worm damage on some ground and below-average hay crop. GEO. M. CHAPPRE, Section Director.

Bes Moines Geo. M. Chappre

Narrow Escape on Motorcycle at Highland

A young man on a motorcycle with a female passenger was thrown to the pavement at the Highland entrance on Independence Avenue. Spectators feared serious injuries, but the pair rose, checked for damage, and rode away after righting the motorcycle.

Highland Independence Avenue

David Garrick Presented by East Waterloo Seniors

East Waterloo seniors stage the celebrated play David Garrick this evening in the manual training auditorium. Under Miss Olive Olander's direction the company has practiced weeks to deliver a strong performance starting at 8 o'clock.

East Waterloo David Garrick Olive Olander Manual Training

Taft declines West Taft home and summer White House

Washington May 30 President Taft will stay in Beverly Mass a hot weather retreat unless Congress funds an official summer White House elsewhere In a letter to Governor Eberhart Minnesota he declines the offer of a site at Lake Minnetonka saying Congress alone has authority to designate an official presidential summer residence

Washington Taft Beverly Mass Congress White House Eberhart Minnesota Ak Presidental Waitata Take Minnetonka

May Be Last G A R Parade in Chicago

Chicago veterans of the G A R about 1000 strong marched on Memorial Day in what may be Chicago's final such parade. Many old veterans could not march and rode in automobiles. The ranks were reviewed by Gov Deneen and Mayor Harrison. In New Haven Connecticut Memorial Day observances saw extensive participation by schoolchildren.

Chicago Deneen Harrison New Haven Conn Connecticut Nuiber Waterlan Major Fisher Cotton Robert Anderson A. R Sons of Veterans United

Memorial Day Parade Honors Veterans in Waterloo

Flowery tribute and martial parade mark Waterloo Memorial Day events. Veterans, many in automobiles, gathered at G A R hall and Waterloo theatre for prayers, music, and the Unknowns service. Elmwood, Waterloo and Fairview cemeteries held ceremonies with Alfred Longley delivering the address at Fairview before 2000 attendees.

Two Wright Brothers Murdered in Sac City Home

James and Matthew Wright were slain in their Sac City home at an early hour. Clifford Wilson is jailed for the crime, with a posse seeking an unidentified man believed to have been with Wilson. No motive given. the brothers were reportedly on good terms with Wilson and his companion last evening. James was shot twice in the head and his brother once.

Sac City James Matthew Wright Clifford Wilson Wilson Fis Wright Brothers Wrights James Wright Twits

Wreck of Los Angeles Limited near Marshalltown

Severe injuries were reported as Chicago and Northwestern No. 7 the Los Angeles Limited derailed 25 miles east of Marshalltown Iowa after a broken flange. Seven of nine cars were wrecked with no fatalities feared. several passengers were hurt and surgeons were dispatched to the scene.

Marshalltown Chicago & Northwestern Los Angeles Limitedt Here Theo Heng Gruskom

Memorial Day Observed Across Iowa With Parades and Ceremonies

Memorial day was observed across Iowa despite threatening weather. In Des Moines a parade honored the dead and former Governor F D Jackson spoke. Delhi unveiled a monument and Watteyloo held corner stone laying. Senators and congressmen spoke in Kenyon Hull Whatcheer. Dubuque Cedar Rapids Logan Mason City Clinton also held observances. Davenport postponed a city run and joined the soldiers at the monument. Linwood cemetery in Cedar Rapids held a mass and graves were decorated. Motorcycle races at Marlow drew crowds.

Tes Moines Iowa Des Moines F. D. Jackson Watteyloo Delhi Kenyon Hull N. E. Kendall Whatcheer Dubuque Cedar Rapids Logan Mason City Town City Clinton Deihi Thom Bimmons J. F. Merry Manchester Amos Davenport Davenport Automobile Club Towa Linwood Marlow

Court Startled in Wireless Case in New York

In New York on May 30, Christopher Wilson president of the United Wireless Telegraph company and four associates were convicted in federal court of fraudulent use of the mails to solicit stock. Wilson received three years in a federal penitentiary, others earned two years or one year. Bogart fined 32500. Bail was denied and all were remanded to awaiting appeals. A juror bribery claim was raised by the district attorney amid courtroom tension.

New York Samar Bogart United Wireless Tellegraph Company United States Circuit Court Christopher Columbus Wilson Yeeterlay Christopher Chimbus Wilson United Wireless Telegraph Company Wilson Federal Atlanta Georges H. Parker F. E. Butler W. A. Diball W. W. Tompkins Wise Mr. Wise Tinted Wireless Company

Alleged Chief of Thugs Charged in Slaying Case

Maurice Enright alias Mossy, named as alleged chief of the hicaga laher sluggers and gunmen, was arrested and charged with murder in the Vincent Alimand killing at Briggs Hose Bar on April 2. Inspector Hunt announced multiple arrests of young men in connection with the Gentleman killing as he seeks links to a broader gang feud.

Chissyme Maurice (Mossy) Enright Hicaga Laher Vincent Alimand Briggs Hose Tripeetor Nicholas Hunt Fenright Enright Wiliam T Thitchsrentieyman Jobor Pat Gor Enright John Bourke West Streat Jann McCabe Ears West Forts Cook County Fnright Altman Fred Trish Cork Countys Hospital Trish Ty Yeas

Mechanic Dead After Race Wreck At Heat Race

Amid a grueling 299 mile postwar event, several cars dropped out for relief drivers. John viewer, Knights mechanic, suffered a spine injury as Case, Westrott and Apperson crews tangled near the grandstand. Bob Evans leapt clear. though buried briefly, he escaped with serious injuries unlikely. Ralph de Palma ran second with Ralph Mulford third as Harroun led early.

Hearne Pivnts Patsche Harroaun Parker Fiat Ray Harroun Ralph de Palma Ralph Mutford Lyxtte Apperson Koight Westrott Jagersberger John “Viewer Knights Mechanician Bruses Larrimeur Hig Tee Westcatt Bob Evans Jack Tower Jackson Evans Hervily

Mass march demands mayor resign in Oklahoma City

More than a thousand men gathered at the city hall and demanded Mayor Lackey resign, opposing the council’s refusal to vacate office in favor of the newly elected mayor and city commissioner. A message from Whip M. Grant delaying court decision quelled the disturbance.

Oklahoma City Lackey M. Grant

New Station A Moves to Peck Rath Building on Fifth Street

P O Station A in New Quarters moved today from Elks' Ridge building on Sycamore Street to the Peck Rath building on Fifth Street opposite The Ellis hotel. The new station features refined fixtures, hot and cold water, sanitation, and improved mail handling. After cleaning, the old room will host Henderson Drug Company with a modern store and staffing under G We j Vankenbring.

Waterlon Paast Elks’ Ridge Sycamore Street Peck-Rath Fifth Street Ellis Hotel Ita Caren Atention Henderson Droge Rampanny G. We J Vankenbring

Toledo Churches Get Converts

Toledo Ohio May 36 Special A revival campaign by Evangelist Sunday brings thousands of new accessions to Toledo churches. Last Sabbath hundreds of adults joined, with many signing converts cards. St Pauls Methodist welcomed 164 new members and about a dozen churches exceeded 100 new members each.

Toledo St. Paul's Methodist Church

Funeral Draws Large Greek Community For Gust George

A large crowd of Greek residents paid respects at Gust George’s funeral at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Born in Macedonia, George had many friends here and kin abroad. twenty carriages followed the procession. Archamadrits Partheneos Kolonia of Milwaukee led the services, depicted with a patriarchal beard, long robe, gold ornaments, staff, and a high flaring hat. this was his second visit.

Gust George Walnut Street Baptist Church George Macedonia Archamadrits Partheneos Kolonia Milwaukee

Gen Madero in American Society

Francisco J. Madero Jr stepped into American territory for the first time in months. An El Paso luncheon in his honor opened a round of social events, followed by a dinner hosted by city officials for Col. Stever of the Fourth Cavalry and Col. Sharpe of the Twenty-third Infantry and their officers.

Suarez Francisco J. Mandero, Jr el Paso Madero Fei Paso Col Stever Fourth United States Cavalry Sharpe Twenty-third Infantry

For Sale 13 Acre Tract With Good Black Soil

Property listing notes 13 acre tract for sale with rich soil and close-in, gently rolling lay. Joining stand is selling and owner needs cash. Price around 5,300 dollars with offers starting at 1,000 pounds. Phone S46 for details.

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