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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
1
Des Moines dispatch highlights confusion over Iowa workmen compensation law. Critics say many accidents go unsettled and filings lag, with calls for field enforcement to ensure settlements and timely notices. The piece also notes political strife over dry and wet issues and reports on federal banking praise for Iowa banks on the "Roll of Honor" amid national scrutiny.
In Cedar Rapids a federal judge in session sentenced multiple defendants in a case involving sexual crimes. Judge Reed imposed penalties including terms at Leavenworth and fines, with additional jail time for others named from Jones county and surrounding towns. Frank Cerveny of Tama received a 30 day jail sentence with remainder suspended.
A garbled report notes a marriage related case on Egrand involving a husband and wife, with unclear names and ages. The fragment mentions a death following a drink and a subsequent inquiry, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
Pocahontas county officials urge the Iowa State Treasurer to release 20000 plus costs from the sale of Rat and Sullivan lake bed gravel. The county claims the funds were deposited with the state months ago and delays stem from questions over title to the lake beds. The board argues state law requires the money to flow into the county road fund, while officials press for timely recovery amid persistent budget concerns.
A 35 100 breach of promise suit filed by Mignonetta Weber against William Nimmockra, a mall carrier missing since September 30 after a motorcycle ride. The case also includes a seduction charge and a related white slave claim, with letters said to show he sent her bus fare from Indiana. Judge Powers presides. decision expected in several days.
Nes Mones, Get Food. Robe inson, cashier of the private bank of lartford, fn. that failed last week was arrested Friday night by Sheriff Grittin in the office of an attorney in the Jawa Loan and Trust building. Robinson was arrested on complaint of a depositor who said he had trailed Robingson since the bank failed. We sald Robinson tame to Des Moines from Chicago Thursday. The sherif at Indianola came to Des Moines during the night and returned Robinson to Hartford. It is said the bank lost $17,000 when it failed under Robinson's management.
Retired farmer Alexander Stuart, 74, of Atlantic, dies by hanging in his barn. Neice Gertrude Sechreib found him suspended from a rafter. neighbor cut him down. Stuart, in poor health, leaves a wife, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews. He was worth about $200,000.
Captain Geo A Grans, oldest militiaman in Juwa, resigns as quartermaster general of the Fifty Third regiment. His home is at the Cedar Rapids. He has served in the Juwa State militia for forty years.
At the Palace Theatre today and tomorrow Tom Wise stars in a five act film version of A Gentleman from Mississippi. Wise plays Senator Langdon a gallant southern cotton planter with a vivid cast of characters and a tale that mirrors the stage drama through home town scenes Mississippi river and steamboat imagery. The film retains much of the story but omits the sharp repartee and argument of the stage production yet remains clear and entertaining.
The Fane Gorrell Stock Company led by Walter Fane performs at the Waterloo this week with Al Coney Boy. Ticket prices include lower floor and balcony at 10 cents. Miss Padden headlines in The Life Shepherd of Barsvin Kew, with glowing reviews and praise for her stage presence. The production is fresh, timely, and backed by strong critics, aiming to attract patrons.
A vintage medical ad warns mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children and adults. It cautions against counterfeit imitations and urges buying only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Relatives report a man left abruptly with no explanation except a local presence in Cedar Falls. He was taken to Des Moines for treatment after consultation with a specialist.
Prof Stacy of Grinnell College argues Christianity has not yet had fair trial in the state while noting its progress toward world peace. He traces the faith from early martyrs to modern family, education, and policy, citing US war years and Cuba Spain events and praising recent peace treaties. A Grobear Carter want ad closes.
A report from Rome via Vienna and other lines claims the khedive is effectively a prisoner of the sultan. It states the sultan ordered limited moves from Constantinople with possible eye toward a broader control, detailing the prisoner’s restricted freedom and frequent stay in the city.
In Chicago on a Saturday night a saloon dog named Colonel defended Sven Carlson by darting around the bar as two armed men demanded drinks. A shot felled Colonel, but Carlson pursued the bandits until they escaped. Colonel was taken to a veterinary hospital, where doctors feared he would die from his injuries.
An advertisement promotes Rheumasalts as a fast acting laxative for constipation suitable for adults and infants. It claims to cleanse the intestinal canal, remove toxins, and avoid drugging with conventional laxatives. It invites readers to ask a druggist for five ounces and to write to the Rheumabath Company in Minnesota if unavailable.
The liflie folks advertise a box serial on Friday evening October 9 inviting all attendees. Each lady is asked to bring a box, and a playhouse and jar are mentioned among the items.
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