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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
8
Des Moines reports banks in Iowa with over eleven hundred state-chartered institutions show deposits up by 1,120,797.21 from June 30 to Sept. 1 and a yearlong rise of 2,485,595.42. Gold and silver holdings rise while short time loans drop 716,823.61 in two months and 6,566,956.49 in the year.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court begins the September term with a docket over 300 cases. The first division focuses on rehearings including EB Hessenius of Cherokee convicted of his wife’s murder by strangulation. Defense argues death by fall. sick seniors and circumstantial evidence cited. Mathew O'Donnell’s murder case and Hubbell v Des Moines Coliseum value await full bench.
Little Georgia Velma Burnett, seven, daughter of Mrs. Peter Bailiff near Mount Tina, died after finding a hidden dynamite cap and pricking it with a pin. The blast mangled her left hand and caused fatal injuries to her abdomen and liver.
Nora and Samuel Spicer wed again in Justice Berry Mon day court marking a second marriage after a 1903 contract wedding. The couple never divorced and faced gossip over legality before Mrs Spicer later married William Dickigan in 1912.
Des Moines reports show Polk County auditor KH 13 Frage has a $2,827.47 shortage mainly from redemption funds. The board received the state examiner’s findings, notes an upcoming petition amendment, and backs moves to assign separate cash drawers and require checks for disbursements.
Harold Bell Wright’s novel has been staged by Wright and Reynolds with Richard Farson Amy Goodrich and a full company. The Waterloo program promises faithful adaptation with the author assisting and a special matinee. Licen to wed notices follow for Joseph Buschemi and others in the local pages.
The Palace presents The Million Dollar Mystery episode in two parts with Florence Grey and Olga, plus When the Beacon Failed in two parts. A 1000 feet industrial film shows Kentucky coal mines operations. Strand war pictures No. 2 depict authentic front line scenes. The Majestic screens The Three Dixon Girls and a variety lineup with Dancers singers and comedians. A closing note lists upcoming acts and local ads.
London report cites official casualty list dated Sept 17 showing 28 officers killed 6 wounded and 14 missing. Three officers previously listed as missing are now confirmed.
An advertisement urging readers to ask friends about the Queen City Dressmaking College. The item highlights the college as a local learning option and invites inquiries through acquaintances.
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