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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1913

Page

6

Classes Boom The Spectator at West High

Four classes compete to sell subscriptions to The Spectator Annual at West High School. Seniors offer a silver loving cup to the top class and promise to raise flags on the school pole for the class with the most subscriptions. Last year the seniors led but all grades aim to outpace them by Friday evening when the contest closes.

the West High School the Spectator Annual Clusee West High Isds Sid Lasgs

Stage Set as Albany Trial Nears Verdict

The case centers on a woman linked to Wall Street transactions her husband handled. Impeachment court procedures may shift to alphabetical calling of high court judges and senators. Public interest runs high as crowds seek admission to the transformed senate chamber with press seating arranged in advance.

Wall Street Patrick E. McCabe Senate Court of Appeals High Court Assembly Board of Managers Senate Chamber

Chief A A Dunham and family return from long auto trip

Chief A A Dunham of the Waterloo fire department and his wife arrived home after a six week journey from Waterloo to St John’s Newfoundland. They traveled 3084 miles by car with the return by rail due to rain and road conditions. The trip included a visit to the chief’s grandmother who turned 100 last February.

A. A. Dunham Waterloo Trac

Market Fluctuations Show Mixed Stock Movements New York

In early trading on Sept 7 New York market activity reflects scattered gains and declines across major rail and industrial stocks including Canadian Pacific American Smelter United States Steel Northern Pacific Great Northern and Southern Railway amid varied investor sentiment as listings show mixed momentum.

New York Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Jeland Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Southern Railway Brooklyn Rapid ‘Pritts Hited States Steel Conmynon United States Steel PhD Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Erfe

City in Brief Insight Sparks Eye Health Worries

Brief item notes concerns about child eye health linked to aversion to certain foods and mentions potential eye-related causes. Authorities advise parents to monitor vision and consult an eye care professional if picky eating affects learning or behavior.

Waterloo in moving pictures at local shows

Waterloo residents view a serial of scenes filmed around the city including Fourth street, bridges, parks, and the Waterloo fire department in action. Labor day parade, Electric and Cedar River parks scenes, a Cedar Rapids Waterloo game, and local factories are among the showcased subjects.

Waterloo Ce Princess Theatre Fourth Street Laken Finhis City Moving Picture Theatre She ‘Bridges Cedar River Waterloo Fire Department Electric Park Cedar River Park Red Cedar Park

Waterloo Greek in Seven Battles

Peter Mavretis reports a letter from his brother Clarence, a Waterloo resident for four years now in the Greek army, claiming he fought in seven battles in the recent Balkan war and escaped unharmed each time. Marrelis left Waterloo November 22, 9912, expected home before Tang.

Peter Mavretis Clarence Waterloo Mr. Marrelis Tang

Impeachment Factors in New York Democratic Primary

The impeachment of Governor Sulzer and push for direct primary reform influenced New York state Democratic primaries. In Buffalo and Rochester reform opponents were defeated, Albany votes neared a split, and Monroe county nominees aligned with Tammany hall were toppled. The statewide contest in New York City showed little Sulzer impact. A separate notice lists a large public auction by William Holland at the Baker farm with livestock, machinery, grain and crops on sale starting Sept. 25.

New York Sulzer New York State Buffalo Rochester Tammany Hall Albany County MelCabe Senate New York City Monroe County Monroe Assembly William Holland Baker Farm John Padget Durham Plymouth Rock

Death from Heart Failure in Cedar Falls

Mrs. Fred Severin, an aged Cedar Falls resident, died at her home from heart failure. She was born in Germany, married Fred Severin in 1868, and leaves a daughter Anna and sister Mrs. Anna Severin. Funeral arrangements are pending. Arrests for Fighting in Cedar Falls. Clark Marquis and George Tucker were fined after pleading guilty to fighting. Mrs. J. B. Noble reports her sister Mrs. D. N. Hurd recovered from surgery in Rochester, Minnesota. East Side High School senior class elected officers for the coming year. President Ray Lehmalle, Vice President Marion Cowley, Secretary Hazel Hanlon, Treasurer Clifford Hutton. Orange and Black board to meet to plan the year’s work and fill staff vacancies.

Cedar Falls Fred Severin Anna Anna Severin Clark Marquis George Tucker Marshal Enlow East Side High School Fred J. Miller Toade Ray Lehmalle Marion Cowley Hazel Hanlon Clifford Hutton The Orange and Black East High

Coroner's Inquest Promises New Leads in Hiopkins Murder

The coroner's inquest into the murder of Percy Hiopkins is likely to be held this evening. Robert Tracey, the colored man charged with the shooting, had his preliminary hearing postponed until after the inquest. J D Hopkins, uncle of the victim, claims other colored men may share responsibility and sought information at police headquarters.

Percy Hiopkins Robert Tracey BK. F. Kistner J. D. Hopkins F. F. Knapp

Death of Prominent Educator and Author Lumry

O L lumty aged 86 years died last evening at his son W R Lumry’s home 627 Second Street West after a brief illness. He spent much of his life in Wheaton Illinois as a college instructor and lived recently in this city with his son. He authored several books on economic and religious topics and is survived by several children. His wife had died earlier. The remains will be shipped to Wheaton for burial tomorrow.

Rh. E. Downey Sinois Central Wart Dodge J. R. C. Hostetler Waterloo Sherman, Hardin Co Anson T. Lukill The West Schools Waverly Bremer County E. M. Hill Spencerport Emma Croft Andrew Sylvester Mary [Kingworth Mary Danie Harry Daniel California San Diego Henry DeWitt West Seventh Street Kansas City Topeka Kan Lorace van Metre Cedar Cedar Rapids Tipton Alfred Johnson Charles McManus Lumty W. R. Lumry Second Street West Mr. Lumry Wheaton Lumry

Troops Storm Orchard Knob in G A R encampment clash

In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 17, veterans gather for the annual parade toward Missionary Ridge. The Seventeenth United States infantry and Tennessee national guard units will reenact the famed 50 year old charge on the ridge slope as United States troops advance from Orchard Knob witnessed by Beers and staff.

Chattanooga Tenn Missionary Ridge Seventeenth United States Infantry National Guard of Tennessee National Guard C. Fred Brown United States Orchard Knob Beers

Inquest Shouted No by Witness Stavrov

Theodore Stavrov unable to understand English during inquest into Silax Triffales’s death at the Russell Lamson hotel yesterday. Coroner Edward F. Kistner struggled as laughter erupted when interpreter Peter Mavrelis translated Stavrov’s repeated refusals to swear.

Theodore Stovrow Fourth Street Silax Triffales New Ruissell-Lamson Hotel Simon Triffales Edward F. Kistner Peter Mavrelis Kistner Stovroy Marrelis Stavrov

Two Arrested for Flag Incidents in Douglas

Douglas, Arizona, September 17. Clarence Reese and Young Davis were arrested over involvement in the Mexican flag incident at Pirtleville. After escaping a mob of about 250 furious Mexicans, they faced a warrant for malicious mischievous conduct. Capitol case advanced. Des Moines, September 17. The Iowa Supreme Court moved to advance the capitol ground extension case with October 20 set for oral arguments before the full bench.

Douglas Ariz Clarence Reese Pirtleville Young Davis Pirteville Capitol Des Moines Sept Supreme Court Cosson

Colored woman held for assault in police court

Irene Gillespi, a colored woman, was arraigned on an assault charge filed by Estella Wheeler. She asked for a postponed hearing and it was rescheduled for Thursday. Wheeler alleges Gillespi struck her chin with a pravor and the women fought on Railroad avenue during a quarrel over a man.

Irene Gillespi Estella Wheeler Gillespi Apravor Datrene Eo Osuve Tostenek Ante Bee Biper Taoming Railroad Avenue

City Population Figures and Cedar Rapids Census Request

A reader asks the editor to publish the 1910 Waterloo official population figures and the latest Cedar Rapids census. The letter asserts Waterloo’s population as 698 and urges readers to verify the numbers in the newspaper.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids

New Hartford Notes Include Property Sale and Local Sports

Wm Strong sold his residence to Warren Wheeler and plans to move to Butler County Kansas where his sons live. Ed Ackerson of Cedar Falls visited on business. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Adi Webster. The Butler County fair drew many visitors and New Hartford state team won two fair games 10 to 1 and 7 to 9 against Parkersburg and Tama Indians. John Cossant of Waterloo attended to business, Carrie Campbell returned from Chicago.

New Hartford Wnm. Strong Warren Wheeler Butler County Kansas Charles Ju. M. Enloe Rewey Wis Ed Ackerson Cedar Falls Busine Adi Webster Butler County Fair John Conkins Hagle Grove David Sherman Parkersburg Tama Indians John Cossant Waterloo

Ponca Indians Hold First Big Pow Wow in Niobrara

In Niobrara Nebraska the Ponca tribe opens what is billed as the first annual pow wow with ceremonial dances and demonstrations of pioneer life including Indian pas trades and buffalo hunts. Indians from northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota gather in large numbers for events that run through Saturday evening.

Niobrara Neb Nebraska South Dakota

Dorothy Reynolds obituary notices death

Dorothy De Me Reynolds, only child of Mr and Mrs Harry Ey Reynolds of 778 Hammond Avenue, died at 10 45 pm last evening after an illness of some time. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev John Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Mimwood Cemetery.

Dorothy de Me Reynolds Harry Ey Reynolds Hammond Avenue John Grimes Mimwood

Waterloo Public Works Hearing On Alley Paving Proposal

The Waterloo Iowa city council will hold a 7:30 PM hearing October 13 1913 to consider a proposed resolution of necessity for grading curbing guttering and paving alleys in blocks 2 3 and 4 from Water Street to Sycamore Street. The plan includes concrete pavement seven inches deep with a one year guarantee and bonds. costs to be assessed against abutting property with funds from available improvement sources.

City of Waterloo Iowa Council Chamber Water Street Sycamore Street R. C. Thompson Degon

Recruit for 125 dollar monthly under interstate rate laws

Wanted I can qualify and assist 20 intelligent men with strong references to earn 125 dollars per month and upward under interstate commerce and railroad rate laws. State Board of Examiners for Iowa. Call Mr. Norton at 233 Ellis Hotel between 12 to 2 and 7:30 to 9 p.m.

State Board of Examiners Iowa Mr. Norton Ellis Hotel

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