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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
1
Des Moines reports the railroad administration halted coal releases nationwide, worsening fuel shortages as miners stay idle. State fuel head Webster blames Washington for keeping coal in reserve and forcing municipalities to request releases, delaying utilities across towns and likely causing delays in local supplies.
Irene Johnson, wife of stock salesman George Johnson and promoter of the Alfaifa and Cereal Milling company, filed for divorce in Sioux City Iowa claiming cruel treatment and three months of drunkenness. She seeks about 140000 in alimony and fees plus 125000 for herself and child, plus attorney fees and custody, while several assets are being targeted for attachment.
Dubuque Iowa November 14 Four police officers raided the home of Mr and Mrs Washington after complaints. They found Mrs Washington and three friends, a man and two women, hosting a party with beer and a gallon of whisky. Mrs Lucy Washington and Murphy Jones were held on liquor selling charges and Nola Morgan and Lilly Flagg on disorderly conduct charges.
In Canby Minnesota two valuable cattle vanished from the county farm two weeks ago. No fence breaches or pasture removals were observed. The steer and cow were later discovered under a straw stack, having survived fourteen days without water after straw fell, burying them and hindering escape until one animal freed its head.
Cedar Falls reports a Thanksgiving rush with housewives ordering fowl for holiday dinners and several weddings announced in coming weeks. Local sportsmen enjoy a strong duck season while community notices include fires, tax delinquencies, and civic events. Renowned residents and visitors travel to and from Cedar Falls as funeral, church, and social activities unfold in the week.
Cedar Rapids Nov. 15 Harry Town a W W organizer and man tied to Red literature was arrested after attempting to cash a $25 check issued by Chicago headquarters. He admitted identity and possession of Red literature. A letter from Chicago urged supplies for the territory. No charges yet. authorities plan questioning in Marion.
Cedar Rapids Iowa November 14 The first wolf shot by local hunters since the season opened was killed by Dr W Griffith and a party of men and boys on the Henry Gener farm four miles west of the county seat The female wolf stood about 24 inches high weighed near 30 pounds and wore a heavy pelt The chase began after Gar l Kearns spotted the animal while rnmning traps and the quarry was chased for two hours before Griffith delivered a precise shot and the dogs finished the job A sales notice appears in the columns of ad space
Ea Porte City and Waterloo items note Mrs. R A Stone hosting Mabel Taber and Ben Taylor with many local greetings. Edward Magenstos, son of Frank and the late Mrs. Bagenstos, has added 16 yearly subscribers to the Waterloo Courier and received a silver gift, while maintaining loyal nightly paper delivery to 1 regular patron. Other items cover community visits, church aid for frontier ministers, and neighborhood moves and visits across Cedar Rapids to Dysart, with a report from Corning on coal wages and mine attendance.
Wes Moines Nov 15 The governor’s office refuses to reveal plans for a proposed special session to revise the code. He cites too early to set a date and declines to discuss postponing action to the 1921 regular session. Business leaders bankers and farmers favor completing code revision while some oppose rushing it. Younger lawyers push for involvement in the process. Italy’s industry note mentions Lombardy and Piedmont and looming labor shortages.
Ottumwa Iowa November 15 Associated Press reports Peter Mitsersky 17 of Pleasant Plain suffered a blow to the head during a boyish quarrel struck by four comrades. He fell faint for two days and then became violent, confined in the Mount Pleasant state hospital with a ravings and mania.
Tipton Iowa November 15 I C Klipp has dismissed his suit for $50,000 against William Oltsen and 20 other Bennett patriots alleged to have mistreated him to pressure subscription for a liberty bond and Red Cross. Attorney F S Dunshee said a partner could not attend and asked for dismissal and a statement of the cases to enable payment.
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