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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1913

Page

3

Grime Wave in Alabama Claims 0 Dead

Birmingham scene reports a Sunday crime wave in Jefferson County with multiple deaths and a dying inmate. Henry Moran killed after trolley exit. Macon Colquitt kills wife and surrenders. Mounted Policeman Sorrell shoots Dave Evans after Evans fired. Two more stabbed to death and an ax attack victim hospitalized. A Negro woman dies of poisoning. police suspect murder.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Henry Moran Macon Colquitt Sorreil Dave Evans

Coroner's Jury to Hear Case of Anna Rummler Death

New York coroner's jury panel will be drawn tomorrow to hear evidence in the victim Anna Rummler murder case. Police seek a jury of merchants and professionals while detectives reveal leads on Schuidt and Muret. Muret faces weapons charges tied to counterfeit activity as authorities probe his past identities and overseas warrants. An alienist says Schmidt shows exhaustion but not clear insanity.

New York Anna Rummler Payther Hans Schuidt Hudson River Feinberg No Jean Seulaidi Ernest Muret Frien Muret Schmidy Haburg Berlin Arthur Heibing Schmidt

Colored Folks Barbecue at Courtlandt Park Draws Big Crowd

The first colored people's barbecue and all day picnic was held at Courtlandt Park to raise funds for a church site for the colored Baptist mission. Morning attendance was 100, afternoon 200, with L. E. Park and City Attorney Kenyon invited to speak. A program at 2 o clock at 1420 Mulberry Street was free. Beef, park and mutton were barbecued. The event shows a growing colored population in Waterloo and notes Methodist groups also active.

Courtlandt Park Colored Baptist Mission L. E. Park Kenyon Mulberry Street Waterloo

Family Scrap Aired In Court

In police court Joe Plunger faced charges after an incident involving his wife and her fourteen year old daughter. He admitted striking the girl and forcibly restraining his wife, describing years of tension and efforts at household control.

Joe Plunger Ater Plunger Hime Tievar

Chief Leighton Seeks Salary Increase for Police Chief

Police Chief A Leighton requests raising his salary by 15 a month before tonight's city council meeting. Auditor Rob DeGan had received no formal action by noon, while the Waterlon department head's pay is cited as 125 a month.

A. Leighton Waterlon Rob DeGan Conneilmante Action Eliam! Wicnuon

Town Talk and Court Notice in Local Ledger

Miss Nana Leonard of Blackaw d National bank ill at duty. Miss LeoI Cowles returned from Pine Island Minnesota. Attorney F O Edwards left for Des Moines to argue before the supreme court. Mrs PW Edwards and child Gwendolyn visit Waverly parents. Mrs L Schultz of 907 Sixth Street West pleaded guilty to pure food law violation. She paid a $5 fine and costs. Milk inspector Wyant and state food officer Ottosen prosecuted.

Des Moines Supreme Court PW. Edwards Ughtur Gwendolyn W. Fldredge Waverly L. Schultz Sixth Street West Harry E. Tullar Wo OW. Wyant

Prosperous Year at St. Pauls Church

Rev J E Johnson reported six years four months of pastorate at St Paul Methodist Church. Year saw $1100 raised for benevolences including Woman's Missionary societies. Fifty five marriages and 243 members received, with 468 total additions and net growth from 46 to 374. Church property valued at $15000. Nominations made for officers for the new year.

J. E. Johnson St. Paul Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Societies

Mayor Thompson Plans Beard Shaving After Contract Signing

The article reports that lip Van Winkle Thompson known as Major R. C. Thompson is pulled from his hibernation near Gilbertville for a facial treatment to remove a long beard. After meeting an agreement with a razor supplier the mayor says he is ready to preside at the council that evening.

Lip van Winkle Thompson R. C. Thompson Gilbertville Leighton Thompson

Interstate GoE Decisions Soon in Eighth District Appeals

The Interstate Court of Appeals for the Eighth District convened in Denver on September 21 with judges Hook, Garigund, and van Valienbors. Cases include Kansas City natural gas rates, Midwest Oil Company land withdrawals, and Utah Power and Light rights of way. Court opened this morning for a two week session.

Denver Cala Unite OM States Willan Hook Leavenworth Kan Jett Be. Garigund Washington van Valienbors Kansas City Herteh Midwest Ctah Power and Light Qase Yesidertt Theodore Roosevelt Governimen Purblic Demain Utah Power and Light Company

Explosion at Portland jail injures inmates and guards

A boiler exploded at the Kelly-utte sub jail two miles east of Portland. The engineer was killed and several others wounded. The stockade is burning and sworn deputies guard the prisoners. Damages are not yet known as wires are down.

Portland Ore Kelly-utte

Laundymen Battle on Ball Diamond at Cedar River Park

A spirited baseball game was played yesterday afternoon at Cedar River park between Waterloo Steam employees and Model Laundries. Waterloo Steam won 10 to 1. Fish and Gnagy pitched for the first team Lyons and Neubauer for the second.

Cedar River Park Waterloo Steam

Market Close Lists Mixed U S Stocks Edged Higher

New York market closes with varied gains and losses across major issues. Canadian Pacific United States Steel United States Steel preferred Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern and other names show scattered moves while New York Central and Brooklyn Rapid Transit post modest shifts.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Syivud Rock Eslund Ag Ae Northwestern Auchibom Gnion Pacitfic Southern Pacifi Southern Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Bri Paul Tee Ely New York Central Anaronda

Elgin Butter Market Report from Elgin TL

Elgin, TL September 22 reports steady sales at daily market prices. Special buyers and local sellers note all sales at farm limits with firm demand across dairy products.

Elgin

Robbery tale leads to detainment in Luingis Central

A. J. Sehalde of Rick er Street is detained as police investigate a report of being bound and gagged during a morning robbery. He claims a gun threat and says he regained freedom at seven after being found by his son. He previously complained of a $20 robbery last month.

A. J. Sehalde Luingis Central Ricker Street Puleve Pends Lome

Fire damages home on Sunnyside Avenue

Fire origin traced to cellar of Mrs. Percy K. Kuepp residence on Franklin Street near Sunnyside Avenue. Sparks from a passing engine likely caused a small rear hole. blaze ignited this forenoon at about 11:30. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the flames after smoke damaged several rooms.

Percy K. Kuepp Franklin Street Pranklenis Sunnyside Avenue Charsetorismie Prempriade Tome Dimise

House for rent and help wanted ad mix

For Heat or sale Maderm House six rooms hall and bath owner leaving city 121 Dawson St. Wanted A housekeeper for gentle man and two small children. Address Charles Clark Waverly Ta. Wanted Informative of Daniel W Sinter or his heirs Was living in Waterloo or Black Hawk county 1870 Address L W Hubbell Son Springfield Mo. Real Estate Southern Miamento furns Chippewa and Lac Qui Barle counties. Strictly in corn belt rich black epil good buildings per good towns. Prices 60 to 80 per acre. Come and wee G T Felland Land' company Montevideo Minn.

Maderm House Hall and Bath Dawson St Daniel W. Sinter Waterloo Black Hawk County L. W. Hubbell & Son Springfield Miamento Furns Chippewa Lac Qui Barle Come and Wee G. T. Felland Land’ Company Montevideo, Minn

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