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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1915

Page

3

Murder Mystery Lingers as Gunman Eludes Police

Police fail to locate Joseph Bushema's killer after his mangled body is found near the river below the old paper mill. Authorities report little cooperation from Italian community and face a difficult case in tracking the shooter who attacked Charles A. Horth on Saturday. Bertch survives surgery for a bullet removal as detectives lack solid leads.

Joseph Bushema Charles A. Horth Iit Golva i Bushemz Hitlo Hnd Outelée Gertch Mr. Bertch Berthh

Foreign exchange drops as sterling slides on Britain debt

New York reports continued decline in exchange rates following the successful flotation of 500 million pounds to Great Britain and France. A three hour Wall Street meeting with Sir Rupert Holden sought methods to bolster the pound as sterling trades around 4.67 to the dollar, far below par and hurting American export prospects.

New York Jean Great Britain France Wall Street Ruward Holden Financial Commission

New Livestock Record in Sioux City Cattle Market

Record receipted livestock in Sioux City yesterday with 385 cars of cattle totaling about 10,000 head, surpassing the prior record of 8,888. The October 12 event marks a new high in cattle arrivals.

Sioux City

Suffrage Law Attack Targeted by Illinois Court Action

Chicago lawyers plan to urge the Illinois suffrage act's constitutionality before the Supreme Court in Springfield. The move arises amid debates tied to Sunday closing orders and a proposed voter referendum on the woman suffrage question next year.

Chicago Illinois Suprema Court Springfeld

Army Duty Suits Waterloo City Attorney In Fort Sheridan Trench Work

City Attorney Alfred W. Mullan, now a volunteer recruit at Fort Sheridan, writes of meager army life from letters home. He enjoys service and his trench digging earns praise, though he misses western golf champ Chick Evans and shuns publicity. He shares camp routines and a close tentmate from Iowa, while preferring quiet duty over public attention.

Fort Sheridan Waterloo Curties Cosary Hosg Wing Pine Alfred W. Atulian United States Army School For Addi Mon Bia Company University of Iowa Pal Ricker von Sieter Cissenga Lieut Gov. O'Hara Ninots Iiss Chick” Evans Prospect Golf Club Mullan Fe

American Youth Held as Spy to Get Prison Term

Kenneth G. Triest a Princeton student now in England on a German spy charge faces possible prison instead of death. His father favors prison. Sir Cecil Spring Rice helped delay the trial to Oct. 18. The case centers on letters showing enlistment in the British navy to obtain secrets for Germany.

Washington D. C iKenneth G. Triest Princeton England Cecil Spring-Mee Young Triest Tig Germany Triest

Galloway Heads Flying Squadron in Amity Church Meet

William Galloway leads a Waterloo temperance party to a meeting at Amity United Presbyterian near Reinbeck seven miles south. Local speakers A Archer P M Coord and W R Jameson join the auto trek if weather allows, with further meetings planned in Reinbeck andRalbeck as new speakers are chosen.

William Galloway Reinbeck Waterloo Amity United Presbyterian Church John Galloway

Prison Farm Big Source of Profit

Fort Madison prison farm run by honor prisoners has generated 370,816 since 1912, with honor workers earning 65,000 in cash wages and the rest largely going to the state. Milk leads products, with 125 cows yielding 555,115 pounds of milk valued at 19,299, plus 82,147 pounds of pork and other outputs totaling 135,816 in earnings and production. The warden cites reduced maintenance costs and calls for expanding the prison farm amid recent escape concerns.

Des Moines Fort Madison Penitentiary State Board of Control J. G. Sanders State Board Saya Sanders Fort Madison

Business Girls Issue Program at Social Club Meeting

A subzeasil Business Circle gathering issued the season program for the Business Girls club. The roster lists lectures on law, home economics, government, immigration, and probate, plus social events and a press of performances by the Business Girls Glee Club and soloists.

Business Cirle Club Ing McCallum Jones Wile McCallum Jones Eile McGallum Jones Dee Business Girl's Glee Club Iowa Edna Callahan Social Service Nn Exar Kathryn B. S Jane Addams Florence Dewey Business Girls' Glee Club Bertha Dingler Clara Johnson Mable Robertson Adella Moses Dora Borchers Lookout Rose Heusser Marie Whiteman Georgia Malone Madge Crotkeank Bertha Badholt Clara Borchers Nina Ricketts Nelle Keyes Vesta Hoover Nina Wilcox Plorence Hollingsworth Blanche McGourail Marian Egan

Kipling Hopes His Son Lives as War Prisoner

London dateline reports Rudyard Kipling has no update on his son John Kipling of the Irish Guards wounded and missing in northern France. Kipling asks publicly to correct prior press reports that John is wounded and missing, noting he may be a prisoner. John Kipling, 18, joined the army despite parental health concerns.

Kipling London Rudyara Kipling France America John 3 Waoundel John Kipling Irish Guards Keiser Manchester Frank Ben Stickley Minneapolis D. ©. Shuler Grundy Center Shuler Sam Christensen Williams Clarkaville Evan Wilson Kepford Brandon Rowley

Vail Expresses Regret Over Waterloo Homecoming Absence

Mayor CG Thompson received a note from Theavora Vail, president of Bell Telephone, regretting inability to attend Waterloo homecoming week. Vail was in San Francisco with a few days to spare, passing through Waterloo without stopping. He expressed interest in the dairy cattle show, noting a dairy farm near New York City.

New York City

City in Brief Hunting Trip and Local Notices

Minnesota hunting trip by George and Paul Corson is noted along with multiple local updates. Emmargene Edwards visits Independence, a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Moffner, and other society items including illnesses, farewells, and social events. incorporated are licenses, court notices, and community activities from Independence and nearby towns.

Vuchanan George Paul Corson Minnesota Sire Emmargene Edwards Independence

Fraud charge hits Navy that founder Dr Newe News

San Francisco oct 12 Dr Newe News founder of the Navy that cult is held for fraud after arrest by federal authorities. He is said to count among his followers European aristocrats and prominent women who were duped during his scheme. Investigators probe the career and alleged swindling network tied to his leadership.

San Francisco Newe News Ezarine Russia Mme Sarah Hernhardt Princess George Greece Countess of Warwick Dr. New

Memorial bath meeting postponed and funeral notices

The Memorial bath furnishing organization meeting shifts from Wednesday to Thursday evening at G A R hall. The W R G meets at Grace M B church at 2:30 pm to attend the 3:00 pm funeral of Comrade Willard. Ladies of Waterloo No 22 meet 2:00 pm at First Congregational to attend Jake Pett's funeral. Waterloo Chapter No 128 Order of Eastern Star convenes 7:30 pm Wednesday at Masonic temple. The Rural Neighbors meet at A O U W hall with a special program and urge attendance.

Memorial Bath Furnishing Organization G. A. R. Hall W.R. G Grace M. B Willard Ladies of Waterloo Review First Congregational Jake Pett Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Parkersburg Tragedy Injures Doden at Myers Farm

Parkersburg reports a farm accident near Blout where Harm Doden was struck by a blower cap cap then driven into his head. He remains unconscious. The article also covers local obituaries, family visits, a bridal party, a fine for disturbers, and other small town notes from October.

Parkersburg Harm ‘ Doden Myers Farm Blout Stout Kathryn Brown Myra Stickley Minneapolis Ruben Dalley Oak Hill Cedar Falls T. G. Herseys

Stop Piles 4 Simple Home Treatment That Has Brought Joy

An advertisement promotes the Pyramid Pile Treatment as a remedy for piles. It urges readers to mail a coupon for a free trial or buy a box at a drug store. The message emphasizes strong relief claims and widespread positive reports from users.

Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Marshall, Mich

Cedar Falls Woman Reports Father Injured in Truck Rollover

Saturday message states her father John Stowe of Cedar Falls sustained serious injuries when his auto truck rolled over.

Mae Slimius John Harlow Oleanora Wideman Alice Pipssie Nellie Dunn Wideman Ada Brown H.W. Brown St. Prantitis Hospital John Stowe Cedar Falls

Carry Stomach Joy In Your Vest Pocket

Advertisement touts Mio na as a leading dyspepsia remedy sold by Wangier Bros. Co. in tablet form, in a metal pocket box. It promises quick relief, broad appeal to professionals, and a money back guarantee. The copy urges immediate use to prevent dyspepsia and notes the product’s rising popularity and store stock challenges.

Mio Na Wangier Bros Wangler, Bros. Co Médijenne

Hyomei method promises relief from catarrh

A nature based treatment for catarrh is promoted as safer and more economical than sprays or lotions. The Hyomei outfit includes a lifetime inhaler, a dropper, and a bottle, with extra bottles available. Wangler Gros. Co. claims the system follows nature’s method for respiratory cures and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Wangler Gros. Co Tenny Hyomei Hyomei

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