Witching Money Fraud Leads Gypsy Trio to Trial
Tillie Butler along with Elias and Maude Brewer, gypsy suspects, were indicted for embezzling 4200 from John and wife Huser after promising fortune telling and cures. They allegedly convinced the couple to sleep on the money to rid ailments, then vanished with the funds.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Elias
Maude Brewer
Tillie Butler
Louisville
Ben Ness
Grand Juru
John Huser
Huser
Bright
Huser Bors
Tillie
Lusers
Ness
Brewer
Pacific Coast
Death of Frank Ricker Linked to Brooklyn Age Sixty Eight
Early Waterloo residents recall Frank Ricker who died in Brooklyn after a month’s illness from heart trouble. Born in Maine and once with Rich Russ & Co in Waterloo, he later ran a New York business for twenty years. He was 68, survived by his wife and brother Henry of Boston. no children. Both he and his wife were active Baptist church members in Waterloo.
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J. C. Ricker
Frank Ricker
Ricker
Brooklyn
Waterloo
Mr. Ricker
Boston
Rich Russ & Co
Maine
New York
Henry
The
Baptist Church
College of Commerce Hallowe en Night Big Event
Two hundred College of Commerce students enjoyed an evening of Hallowe en festivities with Tompkins Jack lanterns and black cats. An auction conducted by attorney Coren Risk delighted attendees as fortunes were told by two professional fortune tellers. The program ended with college funded refreshments and a successful social. Also notice about a rummage sale at the Basement of the First Congregational Church on Saturday Nov a for collectors.
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College of Commerce
Hallowe'en
Tompkins
Coren Risk
Ellers
Giant shipment of Waterloo Nauman furniture to St Louis firm
One of the state's largest shipments of department store tables and fixtures, about 100 tables valued near 512,000, shipped in ten large cars from Waterloo by the Nauman company. The wood gum wood used creates a Circasian walnut imitation finish, an expensive material compared to mahogany, marking a notable achievement for Waterloo industry.
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Waterloo
Nauman Company
St Louis
Rummage Sale At First Congregational Church
A rummage sale will be held at the First Congregational Church on Saturday November 5 with doors opening for a one day event. Proceeds support church programs.
Jewel Theatre Sold to C Z Ruge in Town Trade
H A Schmitz sold the Jewel theatre on West Fourth street to C Z Ruge. Ruge, known to the public from past ownership of a picture house, plans to maintain high standards and introduce changes and new features while retaining talent. A first Congregational Church rummage sale is slated for Saturday November 5.
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H. A. Schmitz
C. Z. Ruge
Jewel Theatre
West Fourth Street
Auto Track King Dead at Atlanta
Avanti Georgia November 2 Livingstone a famed auto racer at Atlanta speedway died after a tire puncture caused a crash during a record attempt. He had been speeding 72 mph after a lap when thrown twenty five feet into the air and died at Grady hospital at 10 30 p m. He had sought permission to two laps to beat teammate Wilcox record. His wife and sisters were present.
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Avanti Speedway
Wilcox
Livingstone
Grady Hospital
National Pit
Tha
Sturts
Atlanta Speedway
Andi Livingstone
Grand Stand
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Chicago
National
Elgin
Little Cars
Ralph Mulford
Miss Abott to Sing Ysobel in New York Engagements
Miss Kessie Abott the singer sails for New York November 3 aboard the Majestic with Mascagni to conduct Ysobel at the New theater. Scenery and costumes from Milan have arrived. Subscriptions hold seats until November 1 percent. remaining seats go to public sale. Prices range two to nineteen dollars for evening and one to five for matinee. boxes priced at one hundred and fifty to fifty dollars. Rehearsals began at La Scala in Milan last month and continue here.
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Kessie Abott
Thescagni
la Scala
Milan
Mascagni
Love Taps in London Opinion Quip on Romance
In a witty London Opinion aside, Sal Robins calls out Atry over love claims. Atry jokes she may exaggerate, while Garn warns he might only nudge her or give a light clip, but nothing more.
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Atry
Sal Robins
London
Waterloo City Notes and Local Rush of Town Folks
J A Gary remains laid up with illness. Gilbertville tradesman M Purington calls on Waterloo business circles. Various residents travel for insurance, banking, and social events while others head to Kansas City and Los Angeles. Trains detoured after a coal car derailment at Alma. A shooting victim recovers miraculously. James Morrison and Bertha Bailey wed at First Baptist with planned home in Waterloo.
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J. A. Gary
Nees
Buchanan
Syndicate
M. Purington
Gilbertville
Insurance
Waterloo
Citizens Savings Bank
F. C. Stetzel
Iowa
Gladys Henderson
Marshalltown
Great Western
Illinois Central
Dyersville
Almoral
James Morrison
Bertha M. Bailey
Dunkerton
First Baptist Church
Edgar A. Valiant
Mercrison
Watertoo
Propulsion by waves proposed by Brooklyn inventor
John Luck of Brooklyn unveils a model for wave powered ships. The device uses water tanks fore and aft with a central piston and cog driven system to generate propulsion from hull motion caused by waves. Luck claims fuel and labor savings from this simple, cost efficient method.
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New York
John Luck
Brooklyn
Hugs and kisses galore oust school head
In Sheldon Iowa the school head J T White is forced to resign after janitor James Rider allegedly trapped him with an 18 year old senior in a closet. Marshal Peavey witnessed kissing and hugging leading to the mayor’s inquiry and White’s swift departure with his wife and two children left behind.
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Paullina
Sheldon
J. T. White
Sheldon High School
James Rider
White
Marshal Peavey
Robert Chambers
Twin Cities
Roosevelt Defends Dining Costs in New York Campaign
Theodore Roosevelt argued the Republican Party bears no blame for the high cost of living, blaming international factors and noting trusts’ role in price inflation. He cited Henry L. Stimson’s corporate prosecutions as proof he would curb artificial value inflation if elected governor.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Henry L. Stimson
Col. Roosevelt
Niagara Falls
Albion
Lockport
Iowa
Geneseo Social Roundup Notices and Local Movements
Mrs John Burns visits daughter Mrs W E McNaul at Randalia this week. Carrie Churchill returned from Sycamore IL after visiting two weeks. Andrew Speer suffers lumbago and kidney trouble. Geneseo township school rally held at Buck school last Friday. Former County Superintendent Brown visited on business. Mrs F H Bragonier returned from Omaha after weeks there. R J Meeker hauling lumber for large machine shed. Mrs L M Green arrives for winter visit. Frank T Lockard loses hogs to cholera. Epworth League held a social in church parlors Friday evening.
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Geneseo
John Burns
W. E. McNaul
Randalia
Carrie Churchill
Sycamore
Andrew Speer
Geneseo Township
Buck School
Brown
F. H. Bragonier
Omaha
R. J. Meeker
L. M. Green
Frank Tlockard
Epworth League
Planning for Shop Meetings in Waterland Factories
The Y M C A religious work department plans noon meetings in Waterland factory plants during a Sunday revival. A large gathering at the Iowa Dairy Separator plant featured L E Park with an inspiring address. A week earlier W R Jameson and Albert P GH addressed a similar session.
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Waterlan
Y. M. CA
Iowa
L. E. Park
W. R. Jameson
Albert P. GH
Tabernacle
Evangelist Sunday Holds Revival Meetings for Factory Workers
Plan outlined to organize vigorous campaigns with meetings in all factories. Noon gatherings will include speakers and music. Workers may receive support from Sunday party volunteers as in other cities where such revivals boosted shop morale and participation.
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