City may adopt manager plan in Waterloo election
Waterloo may press city manager government as voters in a winter special election consider adopting the plan. A committee will campaign and educational efforts will run before an April transfer if approved, with officials noting the manager form could reshape municipal governance and timing aligns with the fiscal year end.
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Waterloo
S. BE. Pickett
C. W. Mullan
J. ©. Hartman
W. A. Reed
B. Peek
H. M. Reed
F.C. Plat
J. E. Willame
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Mer
Suchen
Upson
United States
Bureau of Municipal Research
Dayton
Senders of Mail May Aid Europe
A report notes another method to assist war ridden Europe beyond money food and clothing. Kelly relayed a request from Joseph Stewart second assistant postmaster general urging senders of foreign mail to include proper amounts to cover postage and charges.
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Europe
Kelly
Joseph Stewart
King Albert's Son Enlists as Belgian Soldier
Dunkirk April 21 The Duke of Brabant seven years old eldest son of King Albert of Belgium recently enlisted as a common soldier in the twelfth infantry regiment He drilled for the first time last week in a platoon commanded by Lieut Gerard For two hours on the plains of the Yser he acted as a right guide and showed his duties along with older comrades The platoon practiced maneuvers in open order advancing by files and skirmishes A heavy bombardment was reported in the vicinity during the drill.
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Dunkirk
France
Duke of Brabant
Alvert
Belgium
Gerard
The
Yser
Hounda
Girl Travels Alone From Hamburg to Denver
M T Marsh of Chicago describes a five year old German girl traveling alone from Hamburg to Denver receiving special care from boat and train crews. The report notes extraordinary attentions to ensure her safety and comfort during the journey. A Zimring sues Chicago Great Western for 2800 in damages claiming permanent injuries from a wreck near Waverly on September 28, 1914.
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M. T. Marsh
Chicago
West Shore Road
Hamburg
Germany
Denver
Colo
A. Zimring
Chicago Great Western
Waverly
Security Savings bank assets and deposits total
The statement of the condition of the Security Savings bank shows assets of 69408880. Deposits total 55081447, of which 27487217 are savings.
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Security Savings
Security Savings Bank
Waterloo
Pioneer Savings Bank
Investigate Plan for Sewer System in Westfield Area
City Engineer Rohy reviews proposed sewer extension to Westfield and disposal plans for Black Mawk creek. Study to be discussed by committees next week. possible sewer district tax will let residents vote. Also surveying site for municipal stone quarry with prison labor for crushed rock to improve outlying streets. Prof Wassam to lecture Friday night at First Brethren Church.
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Rohy
Westfield
Black Mawk Creek
Galloway
Hagerman
Downing Place
Ecouncil
Roby and I. &. Wit
Geneseo notes of local residents and travel plans
April 20 Geneseo brief mentions T F Wellfleg visiting friends before leaving for Canada to summer with nephew Paul Meining after selling property in Vinton. J L Heinz shipped hogs to Chicago. Oscar Speer to St Louis to visit daughter Marjorie. A J Meeker bought a new auto. Rev and Mrs Sheckler visited Mt Auburn. Charles Sturtz shipped cattle to Chicago. Clands Mitchell and family now ride in a new car.
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Geneseo
T. F. Wellfleg
Vinton
Canada
Paul Meining
J. L. Heinz
Chilcago
Oscar Speer
St. Louis
Marjorie
A. J. Meeker
Rev
Mrs. Sheckler
Mt. Auburn
Charles Sturtz
Chicago
Mitchell
Alumni Athlete Willard Hogan Wed Miss Mabel Bailey
Osage April 20. Willard Hogan, a noted U I S alumni athlete, married Miss Mabel Bailey on Monday. Also brief visits from Stacyville and Milford residents followed by local schoolchildren with chicken pox and other small social notes. Continuous family visits include O E Gallup’s trip to Charles City and the Minnis home near McIntyre.
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Osage
O. E. Gallup
Charles City
Sehiaff
Stacyville
Juies Benrath
Milford
Ross Gilchrist
Misa Lyle Herron
Willard Hogan
Mabel Bailey
Win
Walker
Arthur Minnis
McIntyre
Cliff
Myrtle Hadfield
Bloxley
Miss
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Wack Hawk Creek
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Young Coal CO
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City Gas
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Fred L. Kimball Co
East Fourth Street
State Department
Banking House
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New York
Penny, Nickel and Dime Savings Department
J.W. Arbuckle
Wot, Peddicord
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Hickelberg
Teller
Claud F. Berry
R. W. Stewart
Ass’t Cashiers
W. T. Parks
J. W. Sudmeter
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