30 000 000 Mine Fraud Charged In Brazil Scheme
District Attorney Whitman opens an inquiry into Dr W C Meyer the so called diamond king of Brazil after wealthy backers claim a $6 26 to $8 06 million fraud over twelve years They say samples were salted and funds came from the United States Canada and England Investors from Chicago New York Milwaukee and Pittsburgh figure in the case as investigators travel to Brazil. Local claims include losses by the First and W A injured class and a meeting set for the morrow evening.
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W. C. Meyer
Brazil
Meyer
Minas Giraes
United States
Canada
England
Robert L. McCabe
Columbia
R. W. Gilchrist
Lebanon
O. Louis
Noble
Denver
R. W. Richards
Baltimore
Dr. Meyer
America
Iowa Hawkeyes Face Ames After Van Meter Injury
Iowa City reports Van Meter sustained a serious knee tear and will miss the game season. Iowa, hampered by the injury, prepares to meet Ames in a battle of weight versus speed while Ames expects a strong homecoming turnout with alumni traveling from multiple cities for the annual football clash.
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Cedar Rapids
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Aggies
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Omaha
Sioux City
Davenport
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Mr. Beyer
State Field
Marshallstown
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Margaret Hall
Beyer
Fire at Waterloo Gasoline Engine factory minor damage
Fire found at 10 20 last night in a section of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company facility caused very little damage. Overheating cupola is thought to have started the blaze. Sprinkler system existed but head placement near the ceiling reduced effectiveness.
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Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Progressive party rises from humble ranks to challenge old order
The message quotes Theodore Roosevelt praising women founders of a new Progressive Party. It says they faced money, organization gaps, hostile press, and privileged interests yet polled between four and four and a half million votes, placing second in many states. Roosevelt credits volunteers and insists the movement is for broad principles, not a single leader, and vows to push the full platform into law.
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Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
What Became of Jennie Brice Mock Trial in December
Church brotherhood of the Congregational church will stage a mock trial December 16 and 17 to unravel the mystery from the Everybody's magazine story What Became of Jennie Brice. A committee led by Austin Burt arranges the event with noted legal talent. Also advertised is a bazaar and home baking sale at First Presbyterian church with afternoon and evening hours and a 25 cent price.
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Austin Burt
A. B. Lovejoy
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C. D. Pederson
Everybody’s Magazine
Church Brotherhood
First Presbyterian Church
Police Campaign Enforces City Curfew On Minors After Dusk
Chief of Police Leighton launches crackdown on youths under fourteen loitering after 8:00 p.m. in warmer months and 7:30 p.m. in other months, with Patrols aided by Police Matron Scott. The ordinance forbids minors from streets and saloons after dark and carries misdemeanor penalties. Police Judge Meyers also reports a separate case involving G W Bowring celebrating a wedding anniversary and being released on his own bonds while Henry Franzen faces continued proceedings.
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Wagner
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Il Fame
Meyers
G. W. Bowring
Amusements at Waterloo Tonight Spotlight The Only Son
The Waterloo offers The Only Son tonight withThomas W Rose and the original company. The production uses solid scenery, four large baggage cars transport the show, and features a western panorama in the final act. Also on Wednesday The Shepherd of the Hills will debut locally with Harold Bell Wright and Elsberg Reynolds. Madame Sherry with The Danger Dance tops Saturday’s lineup at matinee and evening shows.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Thomas W. Rose
Checkers” Fame
Mr. Ross
Shepherd of the Hills
America
Harold Bell Wright
Ozark Mountains
Wright
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the Waterloo
Clothing Donation From Parkersburg Reaches Waterloo Mission
G A Foote of Parkersburg, a hardware and undertaking dealer, sent Waterloo Rescue Mission superintendent M R Hughes a fifty pound box of clothing. He stated all usable items will be put to good use and welcomed further donations for distribution to those in need.
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Hughes
Waterloo
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