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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1912

Page

5

No Jurisdiction In Ringling Case Heats Court

J Behner sues former partner claiming Justice Knapp lacked jurisdiction in a Ringling Bros suit, Rohlf vs Ringling дело. Attorneys seek writ of error. one circus employee injured, doctor's bill for medical attendance. Bubner seeks $208.74 from F J Henney on a pool hall and barber shop settlement. First National Bank sues W L Barry on a $494 promissory note dated May 4 1912. Delmer Widdell appointed guardian of Mary Bingaman aged three. bond set at $1000.

F.F. Knapp Ringling Bros E. L. Rohlf L. J. Bubner F. J. Henney Commercial Street First National Bank W. L. Barry Leon

Preacher Takes New Pastorate After Busy Waterloo Day

Rev. Lewis P. Kopp, former pastor of the Central Church of Christ, and his family leave Waterloo for Cleghorn where he will assume a new pastorate. The article notes many Waterloo clergy were also busy, with a rough outline of Mr Kopp’s yesterday.

Lewis P. Kopp Central Church of Christ Cleghorn Kopp Waterloo

Miss Bessie Abbot Becomes Wife of T Waldo Story

New York Oh Miss Bessie Abbot the prima donna now singing in Robin Hood is the wife of T Waldo Story the sculptor. Neither of them will say when or where the ceremony was performed. Story's first wife Maud Broadwood lives in Italy and denies any divorce papers.

New York Bessie Abbot T. Waldo Story Mr. Story Maud Broadwood Italy

Baptismal rites and a late marriage mark day’s stops at Waterloo

Puntorate kept a full schedule with baptisms in Finchford and a First Baptist rally prayer service in Waterloo, then hurried to a wedding at the frying hotel for John G. Augesen and Mrs. Edna Aagesen of Coulter. Preachers with little to do were said to stay busy into the night.

Rock Island Finchford Waterloo First Baptist Church Frying Hotel O'Lock John G. Augesen Edna Aagesen Coulter

Mall Thieves Get Thirty Days in County Jail

Joy and Ed Kramer back in the city for a thirty day stay with Sheriff F M Shores. Arraigned in federal court at Cedar Rapids they pleaded guilty to rifling mail sacks and Judge Henry T Reed sentenced them to one month each in Black Hawk county jail. District Attorney F L Faville prosecuted. The men had spent 99 days in county jail before the hearing.

Hi. Joy Ed Kramer F. M. Shores Cedar Rapids Henry T. Reed Black Hawk FL F. Faville

Extradition Request Moves for Murder Suspect Bekire

Foreigners attorneys challenge the action as a warrant for service on Missouri Governor Hadley issued by Governor Carroll in favor of Black Hawk county. County officials expect Bekire, wanted for Selen Mehmet's murder, to be transported to Waterloo after several days as Sherif Shores and County Prosecutor Hoxie proceed toward Jefferson City and beyond.

Sherif F. M. Shores Hoxie Waterloo Bekks Bekirs Hadley

Chattanooga Fire Gongs and Semaphores Aid Street Traffic

In Chattanooga Tennessee loud gongs are being installed at key intersections to alert street cars and drivers when fire apparatus from any of seven fire halls is approaching. Semaphores will signal motormen to stop or proceed with caution until engines pass. The system stems from semi monthly captain meetings and is funded in part by the Chattanooga Street Railway and Light Company.

Chatta _nooga Tenn Fire Department Chattanooga Street Railway and Light Company

Boy Heroic Sacrifice Brings Gifts and Hope

In Chicago on October 4, Gary newsboy Billy Rugh sacrificed his crippled leg to save Miss Ethel Smith after a motorcycle accident. The operation earned him about 600 dollars, life insurance, and offers for artificial limbs. Miss Smith shows improvement, though another operation is needed to restore movement. Carnegie Medal is under consideration for Rugh as citizens plan to honor his deed.

Chicago Rugh Gary Ethel Smith Billy Gary General Hospital

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Kerr Case After 18 Hours

After an eighteen hour delay the jury found for defendants in the case of Joseph Kern versus A. M. and Floyd Chamberlain for 8500 damages. Kern, who rode a motorcycle, collided with the defendants' automobile at Waterstreet and Park avenue. Judge Benson gave instructions this morning allowing jurors to reconsider if convinced they erred.

Joseph Kern A. M Floyd Chamberlain Kern Waterstreet Park Avenue Robert Benson

Echo Services Held At Walnut Street Baptist Church

Echo services were held last evening replacing regular prayers at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Speeches covered the Cedar Valley convention at Nashua and the Dubuque association at Oelwein. Mrs. E C Stark spoke on the missionary department. Mrs EB Archer and Rev John Bunyan Smith gave outlines. J N Tuthill described the association’s work which closed yesterday at Oelweis. Rally week services will close.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Cedar Valley Convention Nashua Dubuque

Sunday All Day Session From Dawn to Evening Service

An all day session is scheduled Sunday beginning at 6 20 in the morning and closing with the regular evening service. The gathering spans morning to night with continuous church activities and worship.

Dietz Seeks Rematch in Motorcycle Race Clash

Elmer Dietz, defeated by Ira Roberts previously, challenges Ira Alberts to a return race on any track in the state. He offers $100 to $500 for best two of three or a ten mile race, and will meet an eight horsepower machine or a four horsepower Indian Ported. Dietz asserts he did not get a fair deal at Waverly and signs as Elmer Dietz.

Elmer Dietz Ira Roberts Alberts Ira Alberts Waverly

Archbishop Keane Here Sunday for Dedication and Confirmation

Archbishop Keane of Dubuque visits Waterloo to dedicate the Our Lady of Victory parish school building and administer confirmation to a class of over 200. He arrives Saturday evening, with a 10:50 a.m. Sunday dedicatory service, procession to St. Joseph's, and high mass. A 7:30 p.m. public lecture at St. Joseph's is planned.

Keane Dubuque Our Lady of Victory Waterloo St. Joseph's Father Slattery

Farmers Auction Sale Bills Featured in Advertising Columns

A note on sale bills for farmers auction sales being a specialty and advantageous in the Comrlee's advertising columns. Published by W. H. Hartman Company, publishers Waterloo Evening Courier, 200 213 Park Avenue West.

Comrlee W. H. Hartman Company Waterloo Evening Courier Park Avenus Weat

Taft Electors Knocked Out in California Ballot

California Reuters report notes the state supreme court ruling blocks Taft pledged electors from appearing on the November ballot either by Republican nomination or independent petition. The decision upholds the Sacramento GOP convention as the lawful Republican ticket and critiques the state primary law. It leaves open the question of further legal challenges and potential constitutional contest by Taft supporters.

San Francisco Cal Taft California State Supreme Court United States Beatty Sacramento Roosevelt Johnson Chicago

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Ringling Ifanse Knapp J. Behner Preacher Bessie Abott House Iowa Gus Bekirs Fitform Joe & Lou Irving Hotel Potson Verwm East Fourth Street Sam Peck Snap Joseph Kerr Chamberlains Dietz Archbishop Keane California Supreme Court
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