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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

3

Open Trial Of Prosecutor For Wife's Murder

Oscar D. McDaniel, Buchanan county prosecuting attorney, goes on trial in St. Joseph Missouri on charges of murdering his wife Harriet Moss McDaniel. Indictment follows coroner and grand jury findings amid political tension as McDaniel seeks re election.

St. Joseph Oscar D. McDaniel Buchanan County Harriet Moss McDaniel McDaniel Missouri Bart M. Lockwood Lockwood McDeaniel Mosccuia

Wall Street betting odds swirl amid New York action

In Manhattan financial district wagering continued as bookmakers offered bets on Wilson versus Hughes and Jersey carryouts. Odds shifted with late bids as a large Republican banner framed headquarters near the scene and officials reported substantial money at stake.

New York Wilson Financial District Wison Sto Waerren Hughes Jace Hughes Hyves Maner Newersey Bat Fiehes

British Officer 19 Marries Secretly in Invernesshire

Viscount Uffington, 19, heir to the Earls Craven, reportedly wed Miss Macdonald, Inverness town clerk’s daughter, near Balmathan. The ceremony, said to have occurred October 4, in Invernesshire, remains unacknowledged by his parents. Uffington is a lieutenant in the Hampshire regiment’s Third Battalion.

London Viscount Uffington Countess of Craven Macdonald Invergordon Invernesshire Scotland Balmathan Bradley Martins

Hughes Banner Flies Over Republican Headquarters

A banner flung to the breeze from Fourth Street east hung in front of the Republican headquarters opened yesterday. The display features pictures of Charles E. Hughes Charles W. Fairbanks and W L Harding with placards reading Hughes Harding Harmony prominently shown.

Fourth Street Republican Charles E. Hughes Charles W. Fairbanks W. L. Harding

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement

Mothers widely trust California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels in children. The copy urges using a teaspoonful for feverish, tired, or constipated kids and notes directions on the bottle for all ages. It warns against counterfeits and promotes the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Syrup of Californias Fig Syrup Company

YMCA Seeks 1000 Members in Whirlwind Drive

The Young Men's Christian Association announces a five day membership campaign to reach 1,000 members. Teams of men and boys will compete, with nightly suppers and meetings at the Y M C A building. If successful the campaign will boost the association to stronger status in the state.

Young Men's Christian Association Today Henry F. Burns Ben

Young Lawyer Nalitsky Killed in Bayonne Strike Incident

Isadore Nalitsky a 22 year old lawyer was shot and killed in Bayonne New Jersey during an exchange of gunfire between striking oil workers and police. He was hit by a stray bullet in the confrontation.

Isadore Nalitsky Bayonne N. J Nalitsky

City youth facility features gym pool and courts

The article describes a well-equipped youth complex including a gymnasium, swimming pool, shower baths and handball courts. It notes tournaments and leagues across many sports, along with spiritual activities such as Sunday meetings and noonday shop meetings in the city.

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Jealous Students Steal Class Flag

The red junior flag was stolen from West High School by a daring freshman or upperclassman. The theft followed a week of taunting from the other classes while a school-wide subscription contest determined who could raise their flag highest for two weeks. Detectives search for the flag as Principal Wallace vows to solve the mystery by tomorrow.

West High School Cits Jupier Chss Valeves S.oal Wallace

Evens Beat Odds at College Banquet Event Day

The annual fall banquet of the Watering Business college at Cedar Silver Park drew about 100 students and staff. Even numbered participants won most events with a 7 to 48 score. Odds won crack er eating, taking first and second place.

Wateriog Business College Cedar Filver Park

Unclear event recap with college sports details

The report mentions Ruth Clements and Russell Lamson in a chaotic account of an event with football and a girls game. It notes a seven team lineup, a 6 to 0 victory for a girls game named Daskettall, and a presentation of a elk flag by Alien BL Gates, college president, amid remarks on entertainment and student talent.

Ruth Clements Russell Lamson Dechred Prograa Alien BL Gates

Dresses of Rare Deston at Wilhelm's Anniversary Sale

Wilhelm's marks its anniversary sale with rare Deston dresses for afternoon street or evening wear. Blower creations and versatile outfits feature in the display, offering stylish options for various occasions.

Wilhelm Objective Mont

Oklahoma Oil Wells Gushing Abundantly Reported

The Oklahoma oil field activity is described as yielding a golden flow with Cushing seen as perhaps the largest producing collection. Bryant Curtis notes abundance causing storage pressures and compelled stock builds while some larger producers curtail operations. A new Muskdagee area field shows promise of thousands of producers.

Okkithonmy Ae Quan Hryant Curtis Muskotee Waterloo Cushing Curtid Muskdagee Oklahoma

Oklahoma Politics and Prices Amid Shifting State Mood

The article notes rapid population and economic changes in Oklahoma with better people arriving and poorer elements leaving. It cites politicking around Hughes and Wilson, claims growing sentiment against a large majority for Wilson, and highlights Waterloo as a hub with factories. It also reports low food prices locally, with pork at 43 cents, butter at 45 cents, and housing values around 25 to 40 dollars.

Oklahoma

Start Many Suits to Collect Taxes

Delinquent poll tax crusade expands with sixty suits begun in Hustis FC Knapp court and more actions planned. William J. Herren, delinquent poll tax collector, aims suits against those who did not pay last year, repeating a prior drive when many were captured.

Husties FC Knapp William J. Herren Elfarta

Freshman Class Elects Hobart Dawson President at Cornell

Mount Vernon reports Hobart Dawson of Waterloo chosen president of the freshman class at Cornell during the first meeting of entering students yesterday. The brief meeting announced the new officer as the lead for the class with the pursuit of campus activities beginning immediately.

Mount Vernon

Officials named for student organization roles at Omaha event

Marjorie Borne of Lorraine C is vice president, Miss Luellie Hoel of Omaha Neb secretary, Paul Johnson of Waterloo treasurer, and Ivan Hedges of Mount Vernon as athletic representative. Temperatures listed October 18 with supplied data from Buchanan Optical Co show a pattern of daily lows and highs across years 1911 to 1915, indicating weather trends.

Marjorie Borne Lorraine, C Miss Luellie Hoel Omaha Neb Paul Johnson Waterloo Ivan Hedges Mount Vernon Buchanan Optical Co Beeen Sp.om.s.cee Otesien BF

Clever Women Dry Cleaning at Home Revelation

A recycled advertorial claims two ounces of salvite plus two gallons of gasoline solve dry cleaning woes for silks satins furs and more. It promises no fading shrinking or pressing and suggests grocery or garage sources and a druggist for solvite.

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