Wreck Blocks Illinois Central Traffic Near W E F N Crossing
A coal train derailment at the W E F N crossing halts traffic for hours. Engine No 1524 and four coal cars derail but stay upright. crew regains control and reraids to clear the line. Train No 14 and interurban service assist as work crews replace ties and restore tracks by 11 am. Passenger and freight movements resume without injuries.
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Illinois Central
East Belt Line
Nicholas Scharle
Raymond
Brown
Waterloo
Etty
Tower
Blind Boone to Perform in Waterloo Tonight at First Methodist
Blind Boone, a renowned pianist with thirty five years in concert work, returns to Waterloo for a concert at First Methodist church this evening. He recalls past performances at the city and will feature difficult pieces plus new tunes, aided by two noted soloists.
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Blind Boone
Megro
First Methodist Church
New First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Waverly Team to Play YMCA Return Match Tuesday
The Waverly volleyball squad, after taking two of three from Waterloo last week in Waverly, will meet the local YMCA team Tuesday evening in a return game. Admission is free and many are expected to attend. The visiting team will be led by captain J. Q. Lauer, secretary of the Bremer County District and Feature Fair association.
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Waverly
Waterloo
J. Q. Lauer
Bremer County
Feature Fair Association
East High Celebrates Victory Over West High in Basketball
Students of East High held a celebration meeting this morning after their Friday night win over West High. Speeches were given by players, Supt. C. W. Kline, Principal Fred J. Miller, and Coach Zimmerman. The yellmaster led in spirited yells for the team.
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East High
West High
Supt. C. W. Kline
Fred J. Miller
Zimmerman
Saloon Fight in Michigan Dominates Easter Election
Detroit voters faced a pivotal spring election with the saloon question as a major issue. Sixteen counties voted, with several already dry and the wet counties hosting three breweries and 406 saloons. Curtis Guild in Boston was reported seriously ill with pneumonia, a possible crisis within twenty four hours.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Conain
Certis Guild
Boston
Maess
YWCA Fund Drive Shows Urgent Five Day Push
The YWCA drives for funds have raised over 3200 in five days with a total goal of 5000 for the year. Campaign runs Tuesday and Wednesday to visit more territory and secure remaining pledges. Business leaders learned of the YWCA’s employment bureau and other services, spurring support and requests for new departments. Donations via mail totaled about 590, and organizers stress immediate funding to continue education, employment, and girls work projects.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Hans
WLC
Y. W. Cal
Towa Youths Set New Crop Records in Agriculture Clubs
Washington reports three young farmers from Towa and nearby towns achieving top shows in club contests. Earl Zeller of Cooper harvested 139 bushels of corn per acre with a $12.15 cost and $197.56 profit. Clement Miller of Fairfield yielded 180 bushels per acre, plus ten pigs, earning $168.07 net after costs. Eloise Parsons of Clarinda grew 5318 pounds of tomatoes on a tenth-acre plot, with $15.10 cost and $115.57 profit.
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Washington
Towa
Earl Zeller
Cooper
Clement Miller
Fairfield
Eloise Parsons
Clarinda
Women Vote Seen As Dark Horse In Chicago Election
Chicago election leaders anticipate a pivotal turnout by women tomorrow in the first mayoralty vote for Chicago. About 282000 women are registered and organizers expect more than 200000 to cast ballots. Analysts weigh whether women will act independently or align with male or suffrage-organization blocs.
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Women’s Vote
Chicago
Earthquake Shocks Hit Rome Area Near Avezzano
A Central News dispatch from Rome reports quake shocks this morning at the Rome observatory. The center of disturbance is believed to be near Avezzano, the district hardest hit by the earlier disaster. News from Avezzano is lacking.
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London
Rome
Rome Observatory
Avezzano
Aivezzano
Elks Eye New Home as Masons Consider Site
Elks building committee plans remodeling of the Julian Richards residence at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street with two local architects to submit plans soon. Main floor becomes clubrooms and reading rooms while the second floor becomes a large hall. dining and kitchen occupy the basement with enlarged porches.
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Elks' Building Committee
Julian Richards
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Ason
Masons
Masonic Fraternits
Richards
The
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Sycamore and
Masonic Temple
Campaign to Save Iowa Children’s Teeth Statewide
A state wide effort by the Iowa State Dental Society promotes free mouth and teeth examinations for schoolchildren. Cards will be sent home for parents to have children seen by a family dentist, with exams recorded on a blank chart. The campaign, based in Waterloo, emphasizes prevention and oral hygiene for both children and adults.
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Iowa
Board of Education
Citier
Orades
Waterloo
Oral Hygiens Committee
Peverill arraigned on charge of issuing paper name to customer
Peverill was arraigned in Morris County Court this morning on a charge of issuing a paper name to a customer. His case was continued until Tuesday morning and he asked that an information be filed against Morris Motor Co for issuing a paper to Mayor J Thompson. Reh advaters will be arraigned tomorrow morning.
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Peverill
Morris Motor Co
J. €. Thompson
Newcomers Week Under Consideration By Town Club
Discussion at meeting tonight on promoting civic pride via a newcomers week. Des Moines and Waterloo groups plan similar efforts to welcome new residents and collect impressions, with school advantages highlighted as a top reason for moving.
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Paul O. Tabor Todas
Frank Armstrong
Tres Moines
Des Moines
Talbot
Waterloo
Moines
Hermann Miller
Waterloo Oy. Ig
Lib
Turkish Peace Drive Reported By Switzerland
In Rome via Maris reports say Djavid Pasha Turkish finance minister, now in Switzerland, is on a mission of peace. Denials persist but some bellicose nations have taken steps to end conflict without consulting many.
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Rome
Via Maris
Conde
Anatcit
Turkey
Djavid Pasha
Switzerland
Austrian Soldiers Leave Banks to Low Grain for Harvest
Budapest reports easing food fears as flour and grain stocks exist for the next harvest. Distribution remains restricted while agri laborers in the army gain fourteen days’ spring planting leave. Reserves groups may join agricultural work on approved landowners. wartime prisoner use is unlikely.
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Budapest
Applirom
Bulungary
Fortress Destroyed in 1740 by English Naval Action
Adnast destroyed the fortress and Admiral Vernor’s fleet captured I in 1740, then blew the fort skyward turning it into an historic ruin.
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Adnast
Vernor
Seven Lives Lost in Mine Explosion Near Greenville
Seven miners are confirmed dead and ten missing after a blast at the Mine Walls Sear Creek Coal Co. near Greenville TUL. The explosion 290 feet underground a quarter mile from the main shaft is blamed on black damp triggered by a miner's lamp. Only a small portion of the mine was damaged.
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Greenville
Tul
Sear Creek Coal Company
Here
Ancient Spanish Castle to Fortify Canal Defenses
The fortress of San Lorenzo, built by order of Philip II in 1507, sits at the Chagres river mouth and may be rebuilt to reinforce canal defenses. Panamanian authorities eye restoring the site to bolster coastal defense against potential threats in the Caribbean.
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Sinama
San Lorenzo
Chagres
Panama
Hambbean
Jims
San Lorena
Philip II
Bpitain
Olin Meygin
School Attendance Surges After Easter Recess
The city reports say over forty new students joined the schools after Easter, as Superintendent A To Unkill notes parents often send children to kindergarten and primary grades after the break. Miss Merle Collaman returns to teach seventh grade at Emerson while Miss Bertha Oller remains principal at Washington Irving amid family illness in Lincoln Nebraska.
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A. To Unkill
Tuady
Merle Collaman
Burglars Kill Restaurant Men in New York
Otto Zinn s restaurant keeper and two employees were killed in his New York City eatery after burglars hid in the cellar and tried to force a safe. A pistol and burglar tools were found. the attackers rolled the safe to the cellar after an unsuccessful attempt to breach it. The victim list includes porter Ronald Fielding and cook Stephen Bovorisky.
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New York
Otto Zinn
Zinn
Cook
Ronat 'Field
Norter
Stephen Bovorisky
J Cook
No Change in the Dardanelles Situation
Overseas News Agency reports from Berlin via Constantinople that there has been no change in the Dardanelles situation. The Russian fleet conducted a second attack on Eregli in the Black Sea port, firing about 2000 shots with no casualties reported. damage cited on shore but no deaths.
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Sayville
Overseas New
Atchies
Berlin
Constantinople
Dardanelle
Bosphorus
Eregli
Black Sea
Ian Asia Minor
Nin Arses
Recital at Armand Street studio features local performers
An afternoon program at 416 Armand Street presented by SOMMOrr 9F PUPS OF aes Edi Woant showcased papers, current events, and musical numbers. Performers included Roger Brunn, Jachral Northrop, Chirlatie Bussey, Fewell Toahnsen, Maude Rath, and Rath Brinn with a company of artists.
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Sommorr
Tier Studio
Armand Street
Nis
Roger Brunn
Jachral Northrop
Chirlatie Bussey
Fewell Toahnsen
Maude Rath
Rath Brinn
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