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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

6

Court Allows Wide Scope In Sulzer Trial

Albany Sept 25 The impeachment court voted to admit all testimony about campaign contributions to Gov William Sulzer even when not in impeachment articles. Witness Tekulsky testified about donations and Sulzer’s falsified expenditures while prosecutors argue the evidence shows a pattern of concealment.

Albany Sulzer Marshall Stanchfield N. Y Alton EB. Parker United States William Sulzer Parker

Monument Dedication For Juan Cabrillo In San Diego

In San Diego California on September 25 a ceremony dedicated a monument to Juan Cabrillo the early Spanish navigator who discovered San Diego Bay. US Special representative of King Alfonso Don Juan Rianes y Gay stood with Lieut Governor Wallace, with Congressman R J Henry and Senator J O Works in attendance. Naval and military pomp accompanied the event ending with a salute from U S warships in the harbor.

Sann Diego Cal Juan Rianés Y Gaynogoos Alfonso Gov Wallace California Man Cabrillo R. J. Henry Texas Wilson United States J. 0 Works of California

First World Series Game Set for New York Oct 7

Philadelphia, Sept 24 National League officials decided the first game of the world championship series between the National and Philadelphia American League team would be played in New York on Oct 7. Umpires named were Connolly, Haun, Ketur, Kigder, and others.

New York Philadelphia National Baseball] Commission Shay Te

Taft Seeks Marble Post Office for New Haven in Marble Tavern Talk

Former President Taft urged Secretary McAdoo to build a marble post office in New Haven Conn as a private citizen. He questioned if a former Republican can sway a Democratic administration to choose marble over granite. Taft joked about reported illness and commented on Lincoln memorial commission changes. He later visited President Wilson.

Washington, D. C Wmn Howard Taft McAdoo New Haven Conn Borland Taft Lincoln Memorial Commission Wilron

Charlton Trial Set in February at Como Italy

In Como Italy Sept 25 the court lists documents for Porter Charlton awaiting trial on charges of murdering his wife at Lake Como three years ago. Included is the official marriage certificate to Miss Mary Crittenden Scott of San Francisco and all records referring to her. If no complications arise, the trial may begin by February.

Como Italy Porter Charlton Lake Como Mary Crittenden Scott San Francisco

Schmidt Protos Do Not Compare In Frankfurt Case

German police received a photograph from New York of Johannes Schmidt, the self-confessed murderer of Anna Ammaller. The Tageblatt notes uncertainty whether the two men are identical after comparing facial features and eye areas with the American image.

Berlin Frankfort-on-Lie-Main New York Johannes Schmidt Anna Ammaller Tageblatt Maing Pries Ares Germany

Burlington Gets 1914 Convention

Marshalltown Iowa on September 25 hosted the Town League of Municipalities annual meeting. Ehirlington was chosen as the convention site with A F Ford presiding. Mayors Sherdan of Ames and Peres of Marshalltown led as officers, while Weth of Cedar Falls served as trustee. The body approved strong resolutions urging state and federal action toward home rule for cities.

Marshalltown Ehirlington

Corn at Close in Chicago Trade Sees Nervous Session

Chicago on September 26 saw corn prices depressed by rumors that large speculators were unloading. The market closed nervous with declines of 3-8 and 1-2 cents per bushel under yesterday. Heavy rains in Kansas and Nebraska eased some fears about yields, leaving the close steady at near unchanged levels despite a firm tone earlier.

Chicago Kansas Nebraska Ces Te Det

Train Safety Legislation Moves Forward in Congress

Commissioner McChord drafts a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission on train safety after the Wallingford wreck killed twenty one. Representative Stevens of New Hampshire chairs hearings as experts in railroad operation prepare to testify and a House introduction is planned for next week.

Ington D. C Interstate Commerce | Commission New Haven Road Wallingood Congress Interstate Commerce Commission McChord Steven Newampshire Interstate Conmeres Committee Stevens House Mare

Reward Offered for Three Strikers in Trinidad Trouble

A $1,000 reward was posted for the capture of three strikers in connection with the killing of Marshal Robert Lee at Segundo. Authorities continued the manhunt as guards were doubled and officials urged strict law and order amid ongoing unrest. An exchange of shots between unknown guards at Sertude caused no reported injuries.

Trinidad Cola Marshal Robert Lee Segundo Sertude

Alienists Work On Hans Schmidt Case Inquest

Reports say the alienists from the state examined Hans Schmidt, accused slayer of Alma Amaller, to assess his mental condition as inquest into the crime continues. Doctors Pound, Mabe, and others planned further evaluations as the investigation advances amid uncertain defense claims and expected grand jury action. Presidential nominations move forward in Washington with selections announced for various posts.

York Hans Schrmidt Alma Amaller Eheiante Carlos 2 Mae Pound Willis Mabe Sehmidt Sebraidt Sohmidt Mesdoud Peres

Convict Ends Life in Prison Amid Corruption Allegations

A condemned inmate, convicted of bribery, died by suicide in his cell as investigations into corruption ties draw attention to prior cases and political influence. Authorities report no foul play and note ongoing inquiries into the broader penitentiary misconduct.

Willlimson Gyibades Wis Hitler Howe Tebe San

Davenport Boy Identified as James Young of Davenport Ia

Kansas City Missouri September 26 Frankie Young seven years old was identified as junior James Young of Davenport Iowa after officials at the detention home sent scales of fingerprints. The boy known as a wanderer since age four gave conflicting stories and provided hints of origins including Oak Island Illinois and later Olfunine as parental home. He will likely be returned to Davenport for custody proceedings.

Kansas City Frankie Young James Young Davenport Tha Jad Dedrat Itoak Island Frankie

Police Record Links Ellis to Indianapolis Murder Case

Los Angeles records identify Joseph Willis, sought for the murder of merchant Joseph Sellansky in Indianapolis. Willis, once linked to a 1909 false pretenses arrest, was later noted as a deserter from the U.S. Marines and ordered to Mare Island, with conflicting reports on his athletic team affiliation in a Los Angeles YMCA context.

Los Angeles Cal Joseph Willis Joseph Sellansky Indianapolis Iis Ellis United States Mirry Land Mare Island Los Angel Yom. C. A

Bank Clearings and Weekly Totals Report

Bank clearings for the week ending September 24 show a total of 31,080,028.12 with weekly chattel mortgages and trust deeds listed for the period. The Hetch Hetchy grant committee recommends passage of the Hetch Hetchy bill authorizing San Francisco to build a water reservoir in the valley, a measure reported to the Senate.

Washington, D. C Senate Public Lands Senate San Francisco

Doubt If Catholic Party Can Elect Candidate

Report from Washington notes the Catholic party's nomination of Frederico Gamboa for president stirs Mexican situation anxieties. U S officials say Gamboa could not win a fair popular vote, while Mexican liberals doubt the Catholic-led bid and revolutionists may reject it. About fifty Americans, mostly women and children, travel overland toward Texas, guided by Vice Consul McCaughan as the group disperses across Durango and toward Monterey and Tampico.

Washington Dbc Frederico Gamboa Catholic Party Bryan United States Gamboa Constitutionalist Party Radical Party of Mexico Poplar Mexico Chamber of Deputies Eduardo Tamariz Washington, D.C Texas Jeff Durango McCaughan Durango Tam Torreon Laguna Monterey Tampico

German Imperial Family In Opat Dispute Over Brunswick Thrones

Berlin reports a split nearly occurred within the German imperial family over the enthronement duties for Prince Ernest August of Cumberland and Princess Victoria Louise as duke and duchess of Brunswick. Prussian officials prompted a renunciation of Hanover throne claims, risking abdication. the couple threatened to wear civilian dress and flee to Austria with their bride. Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg intervened to settle the issue.

Berlin Ernest August of Cumberland Victoria Louise Brunswick Germany Austrias von Bethmann-Hollweg

Weather log and temperature record for September 25

A weather note lists low and high temperatures for the day, comparing with the previous day and the prior year. Readings show a low around 2 degrees and a high near 77, with earlier figures and supplier marking noted.

Embezzlement Charge Against BR. J. Agent in Iowa

Marshalltown Iowa September 25 E J Wilson agent of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad at Laurel was yesterday held on a five thousand seven dollar bond for alleged embezzlement of two thousand five hundred dollars from the company. Wilsons arrest followed examination of his books.

Marshalltown E. J.wilson Minneapoli &St. Louis Railroad Laurel Wilson

Retired merchant dies in apparent suicide

Mr. Robert F. Watts, 44, a prominent retired merchant of Tillsboro, Iowa, was found dead at midnight from self inflicted wounds. Authorities list health as a contributing factor.

Mr. Pleasant Robert F. Watts Tillsboro Chung Hig Watere Health

Also Mentioned on This Page

Deep Into Records Wm. Sulzer Cullen Fudge Cullen Schiff Thomas M. Goodwin Farmers’ Loan and Trust John B. Stanchfield Trust Company Frank V. Strauss Company Godwin Abram Elkus Lyman H. Spaulding Mr. Sulzer Tekulsky Jacob H. Schiff Guv Sulger Herrick Tsidor Kresel Wall Street Farmers Loan and Trust Company New York City Assembly Board of Managers Julius Broder Edgar T. Brackett Jacob Ki. Schiff Mr. Brackett Lewis Marshall Wringle Mr. Stanchfield Hiscock Brown Standhfield Stanchfeld Sarecky Frederick L. Colwell Mr. Colwell Mr. Herrick Aewest Alton B. Parke Sularr FO Juan Cabrillo P.D New Tavern Charlton Schmidt Protos Burlington Wreck Stirs Solons Hans Schmidt Kington DD. C Byron Tt Newton Posthanders Oregon WAL Delwold Kilmath Pallis Wheeler Trewnsville Davenport Bay Kangag City LMT Martie Invineihie Cigar Opat Buchanan Optical Co BR. J
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