German liners to be fitted by sea
German liners to be used for troop transport will be refitted during voyages rather than after arrival in the United States. Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced the plan to avoid delays in bringing troops home. The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria arrived in New York with 2,319 American troops and nurses, with navy yard crews expanding capacity for onward movement.
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Washington
D. C
Gerway
United States
Roosevelt
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
New York
Navy Yard
38Th Division
National Guard
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Toth
Tand
Camp Grant
Camp Mills
328Th Field Artillery
329Th Field Artillery
Sierra
Associated Press
40Th Division
National Guard of
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Bordeaux
Kearney
Grant
Podee
Hancock
Sherman
Lee
Massacres of Armenians Feared in Turkey
London reports grave anxiety over Turkey as internal disorder grows. Rear Admiral Webb cites risks of large scale Armenian massacres and sectarian violence near Smyrna. Brigand bands threaten communities while the Young Turk committee pursues a reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Turkey
Webb
R. WN
Constantinople
Smyrna
Committee of Vihion and Progress
Young Turk Organization
Chicago Labor Sets Meeting On Mooney Relief Plan
The Chicago Federation of Labor schedules a Saturday conference to prepare a program from the January national Mooney labor congress. The aim is to seek relief or a new trial for Mooney and Billings, life prisoners in California for the San Francisco preparedness day bombing. A nationwide strike may follow if relief fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Mooney Labor
Mooney
Billings
California
San Francisco
Wilson
Ifill
Waterloo Committee Plans Rainbow Heroes Welcome in New York
The Des Moines Commercial club secretary seeks a three person Waterloo committee to join local officials in greeting the Rainbow team on arrival in New York. Expenses to be paid. Mayor Thompson to announce the committee roster soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines! Commercial Club
Toe
Waterloo
New York
C. Thompson
Wilson Phone Girl in Paris Refutes Listening Claims
Miss Maria Floyd, Wilson's telephone operator at the peace conference, declares she never listened in on the president's conversations. She wears signal corps insignia and plans to rest with her mother in Wisconsin before pursuing art and dress design in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maria Floyd
Wilson
Signal Corps
Wisconsin
New York School of Applied Arts
City Ministers Lead Three Hour Good Friday Service
Christ Episcopal church hosts a three hour union observance with seven city ministers and the rector delivering seven short sermons from the seven last words. Attendees may join or leave during the devotions and invited ministers from additional congregations are welcome.
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Christ Episcopal Church
J. R. Macartney
D. D
E. J. Lockwood
Paradise
A. C. Preston
J. B. Smith
Jesus
F. W. Court
Alleged Bigamist Powell Waives Preliminary in Waterloo
Robert Emory Powell an alleged bigamist was arraigned in municipal court waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury unable to furnish a 500 appearance bond Powell was committed to the county jail He secured J C Murtagh as counsel brought from Hampton by Deputy Sheriff Frank A Robinson arrested while with his bride of three days the marriage held here Saturday to Geneva Fern Pattee as wife No 2 a frame up by his enemies is alleged and wife No 2 may file for annulment
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Robert Emory Powell
Powell
J. C. Murtagh
Hampton
Frank A. Robinson
Waterloo
Geneva Fern Pattee
Franklin County
Sherif Robinson
Rotary Bowling Team Selected for International Contest
Rotary members from around the world form teams to compete in a major international bowling tournament scheduled for Saturday night. Scores will be wired to headquarters in Cleveland Q and teams ranked by total. Waterloo team candidates include Langfeldt Hartman Shoemaker Dodd Hussmann Lichty and others with listed averages. The last battalion in the Argonne fought its way out after hours of heavy fighting. Buy Victory Liberty bonds.
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Rotary
Cleveland
Waterloo Rotary
Langfeldt
Hartman
Dodd
Hussmann
Lichty
Argonne
Victory Liberty Bonds
Women asked 10 put budget over for Salvation Army drive
Efforts will be made next Sunday afternoon between 1 and 6 to complete the budget for the Salvation Army corps in Waterloo for the next year. The budget is 7500 dollars, of which about 4500 has been contributed leaving roughly 2000 to be raised by 100 solicitors. Every woman is urged to contribute at least 1 dollar, regardless of her husband’s gifts. District captains organize the drive, with volunteers and returned soldiers called for. Those helping can call 1107, or leave contributions with officials at local banks and offices. Each solicitor must raise 250 dollars that afternoon. Other cities with Elks lodges have met budgets promptly.
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Salvation Army Corps
Waterloo
Elka
R. L. DeGon
Black Building
R. B. Miller
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
H. C. Schultz
Commercial National Bank
F. M. Collard
Virssi National Building
Mason City
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Burlington
Elks
Collord
The
Elks Lodge
New Citizen Money on Way Here
W. M. Harriman, formerly of Chicago, is named plant superintendent of the Fred L. Kimball company and has arrived in Waterloo with his family soon to follow. He lost a pocketbook containing money in bills and promissory notes and a diamond ring valued at 175 dollars upon his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MM. Harriman
Chicago
Fred L. Kimball Company
City
Milks Emulsion Claims Remedy for Stomach Trouble
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable tonic and corrective medicine for constipation and chronic stomach trouble. It highlights Bert Becker of Miami Ohio reporting relief and weight gain, promises appetite boost, and offers a money back guarantee with six bottles trial.
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Bert Becker
Miami
Ohio
Terre Haute
Ind
Wangler Bros
Miller Drugs Co
Easter Silk Petticoats Sale Ends Soon
An Easter sale highlights an extraordinary purchase of silk petticoats in chiffon and taffeta fabrics. Prices at 3.95 each for elastic waistband styles with deep flounces and changeable colorings offered by the retailer.
Easter Sale of Girls Capes and Coats at Bargain Prices
Easter sale offers girls capes and coats in sizes 2 to 15 years. Prices range from 6.95 to 12.95 with wraps and models in poplins serges checks taffeta silks and silks. Colorful selections and Mother friendly styles aim to please both child and parent.
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Capes
Coats and Dolmans
Easter Sale of Girls' Wash Frocks In 3 Price Points
Charming little dresses in plaid or stripe effects with belts pockets and collars. Over fifty styles to choose from natural waist or high waisted models. Sizes for ages 2 to 14 available at 1.49, 1.98, and 2.98.
Easter skirts debut in chiffon taffeta and silk faille
A spring skirt display features chiffon taffeta and silk faille models in stripes, plaids, and solids. Pockets and belts adorn sizes 25 to 30, with a large variety of styles and colors offered at moderate prices.
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Boston
Patricia
Frank W. Cavanagh
102Nd Field Artillery
Massachusetts
Missouri
Michigan
20Th Engineers
Conyer
War Department
Rijndam
Newport News
Waterloo Committee
Rainbow Boys
Paris
Winisters
Christ Church
Phelps
Jefferson
Ganvuas City
Salvation Army
Becker
C. I Barclay & Son
Phong 106
C. I. Barclay & Son
Jefferson ST
Grawford’s
Crawford Maisner
Mor
East Fourth 8St
Iowa
Crawford
Worth
New Spring House
Billie
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