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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1914

Page

6

Southern wins in Democratic caucus over beer tax

In Washington D C a clash between northern and southern senators over beer taxation ends with southern victory. Williams of Mississippi wins approval to raise beer tax from 1 50 to 1 74 and a 5 cent a gallon rectifier tax on spirits passes. Stone of Missouri protests. The caucus also removes the gasolene tax and cuts banking capital tax from two to one per thousand.

Wwington D. C Committee On Finance House Senator Williams Mississippi Stone Missouri Missourian Senator Stone New York Illngis Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Senate

Slugged and Robbed Passenger Thrown From Train Near Scales Mound

Charles Gorman of Waterloo, a laid off machinist, told Freeport police two strangers slugged him in an Illinois Central freight car east of Dubuque. He was robbed of a watch and 18.12 in money, then thrown from the car. He woke near Scales Mound after medical attention.

Charles Gorman Waterloo Freeport Illinois Central Dubuque Chicago Scales Mound

Injuri Receives Facial Wounds En Route to Freeport

Injuri sustained several deep forehead gashes bruises to the body and head and an injury to the left shoulder. He was sent to Freeport and is expected to return to Waterloo in a day or two.

Injuri Freeport Waterloo

City in Brief Ad range of local notices and travel plans

Local notes report Dr. C W Bruner and wife back from Dubuque and Farley visits. Ira Mabie and wife depart for southern California for winter. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs B H Whit ed on Tenth Street East. Gov guests include Frank Adams Belows Falls Vermont and Frank BE Adams of Belows Falls. Several residents travel to Chicago Missouri and California. Grace Methodist Church hosts an all day meeting with lunch. Miss Shirley Parker starts a position with Dr J B Brinkman. Patrick Trousdale and wife depart for Chicago. R Brand returns via Chicago. Frank Nauman back from Rochester Minnesota after operation. Mrs Edward Wartman improves from illness. Pendleton family returns from Thornburg. Ira Mahie leaves for California. Joan Stark visits. Des Moines Stark Bridge Co employee in city on business. two cases of gender fever reported. Hearns depart for Omaha to visit relatives. Gregg of Burlington and his mother visit Des Moines relatives.

Ira Mabie California B. Hy Whited Tenth Street Fred Adams Franklin Street Frank BE. Adams Bellows Falls D. C. Huntoon Couer de Alene Idaho Grace Methodist Church John Trousdale Tom Morris Chicago Shirley Parker Presbyteria Hospital J. B. Brinkman R. Milnes Dyne Claude §. Bennett Fremont Street R. Brand J. T. Knapp Frank Nauman Rochester Minn Maro Sanitarium Edward Wartman St. Francis Hospital George HH. Pendleton Thornburg HR. Pendleton Yuster , Day Arthur Conan Second Street Enhey Argyle Street George Hearns Omaha Jh. Brackway Slanx City M. FL Gregg Burlington Des Moines Clas Street

Murder Mystery Unsolved Four Days Later

Police still seek the mysterious woman and other clues as they promise arrests soon. No new developments today and secrecy remains high amid rumors a hotel porter with a history of insane spells may be linked to recent shootings.

Altho Jt Richard Woggins Slso Wwoman New Monroe Grinnell

Long Debate Over Alleged Assault Verdict Reached

The jury found in favor of the plaintiff Mrs Pett in a two count damage case arising from alleged assaults by a milk deliverer. The trial featured a lengthy overnight jury deliberation with Bailiff Robinson escorting jurors to break fast and back to the room as they debated the two incidents.

Robinson Ve Pelt Va M. Carlton RMA Pett WF. Tallar W. O. Woolley J. Y. Arbuckle

Funeral services for Illinois Central engineer George 2 Johnson

Funeral services for George 2 Johnson an Illinois Central engineer were held this morning at 8 30 from his family residence 231 Irving Street The remains were placed on a special train to Floyd Iowa for public services this afternoon from the Methodist church A delegation from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers attended the services

George 2. Johnson Illinois Central Famniy Irving Street Floyd Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Women’s Suits and Dresses: Style Guide Notes

Fashion column highlights women’s suits and dresses, offering styling tips and trends. It covers coordinated outfits, fabric choices, and accessorial guidance for professional and social settings.

Special Sale of Embroidered Goods This Thursday

A special sale offers good quality embroideries for Thursday. Shoppers can expect a limited selection at discounted prices with items suitable for garments and home decor.

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