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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1915

Page

4

Fireworks and Acrobats Highlight War of Nations Show

A first night crowd at the baseball park saw a grand display of fireworks and acrobatics amid a military stage, with weather keeping some away. If rain holds, the show continues tonight and Wednesday, possibly Thursday. Red Cross nurses tend the wounded as simulated combat, bombardment, and city destruction unfold. A flag tableau and patriotic symbols end the spectacle, with President Wilson likenesses and a large American flag featured.

Altho Waterloo Red Cross Sherman Wilson

Local Baseball Association Event Draws Community Support

Under the auspices of the baseball association and with the YWCA selling tickets today and tomorrow, a portion of proceeds will go to the organization. The evening featured music by the Waverly band, enhancing the event.

The Baseball Association Waverly Band

Woodland Surgery Costs Two Lives

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on September 14 Dr J L Silvert aged 32 is suspected of murdering Notthe Poland aged 19 whose nude body was found in a car on a deserted road. Poland died from a hemorrhage after an operation, and Silvert reportedly killed himself about five hours after the body was found. An autopsy linked the operation to a wood near Lewis Antil’s residence where the car had been seen.

Waynesburg J. L. Silvert Notthe Poland Georgetown W. Va Silvert Poland Miss Poland Adamson Lewis Antil Ninco

Second victim of six hour bank bandit battle identified

In San Francisco Hugh Macbeth, proprietor of the rooming house sheltering bank robber George Nelson, died from wounds after attempting to escape during a six hour gunfight. Nelson killed himself afterward as authorities closed in. Also noted Paris dispatch on Portuguese insurgencies breaking out in Tshon and provincial elites.

San Francisco Cat George Nelson Hugh Macbeth Nelson Macbeth

New Women's Party Proposed by Mig Belmont

Mrs O H P Belmont of New York urged women voters to form a new civilizaton and not ally with any existing men’s party. At a San Francisco luncheon she said the twelve franchised states unite to build a political body and a higher moral code for women in politics.

San Francisco Cal O. H. P. Belmont New York Velimont United States

Boston Herald property sold at auction for 2.8 million

The Boston Herald, Inc. owned towers and publishers the Boston Herald and Boston Traveler, were sold at auction for 2.8 million to D. de Sullivan of Mor ton St. Print and other holders of securities announced the sale after weeks of notices.

Boston Boston Herald, Inc Beston Tierald Boston Traveler Wea D. de @. Sulivan New York Morton ST. Print

CARELESS DRIVER FINED FOR TRAFFIC COLLISION

Sonn Nickey a farmer near Tracer was fined $25 in polioa court for careless driving after colliding with 16 year old George Panos riding a bicycle near Fifth and Randolph. Panos was thrown to the pavement and taken to Presbyterian Hospital with injuries not regarded as serious.

Sonn Nickey Tracer Fifth Randolph Streets Nickey George Panos Panos Presbyterian Hospital

Think Bomb Cause of Sant' Anna Fire No Lives Lost

New York September 14 no lives were lost or injured aboard the steamer Sant Anna en route from New York to Italian boats with 1600 reservists. Captain Pavey did not state extent of damage or fire cause. Cargo reportedly undamaged though cargo hold fire suspected. Officials consider a fire bomb a possible cause as the vessel sailed mid ocean.

New York Ancona Fayal Azores Pavey Santa Anna

Many Complaints Heard This Summer Advert

A newspaper ad touts Foley Kidney Pills promising relief from headaches back pain rheumatism biliousness and fatigue by improving kidney function. It claims quick elimination better sleep and overall improvement as a trusted remedy. It also notes The Evening Courier reaches over six thousand readers daily in Waterloo.

Archibald Case Under Probe By U S Officials

Washington, Sept 14 United States District Attorney Marshall of New York, who will direct any proceedings against James F. Archibald, detained abroad with Dumba's munitions letter to Austria, held a long conference with Warren and Bielaski. The talk concerned not detention but that the department will forward facts to his office for possible grand jury action once the investigation ends. The probe covers passport frauds in New York.

Washington, D. C United States Marshall New York James F. J. Archibald Dumba Warren A. Brucke Bielaski Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Archibald Holland Mr. Warren Afr. Marshall Mr. Marshall

Hudson Promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets in Chamlee Ga

E G Hudson merchant of Chamblee Ga endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best on earth for a thorough cleansing movement of the bowels without inconvenience or bad tastes They relieve indigestion or constipation quickly and make you feel light free and energetic Sold by all druggists everywhere

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