Frunk Wires Now Through City to West Section
Waterloo becomes a key Western Union office as trunk wires are routed from Chicago to Sioux City, boosting capacity to 168 messages and adding 21 trunks. New chief operator HW G Heston and EB A Gregory note $8,909 in upgrades, 100 synchronized clocks, master clock from Washington, and 24 hour Waterloo service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Sioux City
West
Dubuque
Western Union
HW. G Heston
Omaha
EB. A. Gregory
Mear
Messenger
Naval Observatory
Washington, D. C
Messenger Service
Focal
Hieber Case Moves Forward in Court Over Contempt
The State of Town against Judge C W Mullan on contempt for alleged illegal liquor sales moves to district court after a supreme court directive. Judge Mullan previously ruled no contempt, but the state argued state agents' evidence proves sale. Havner AG represents the state on certiorari appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Hieber
Watatloo
Texas
B. W Garrett
Supreme Court
District Court
C. W. Mullan
Te Supreme Court
State of Town
H. M. Havner
Night ticket agent wounded by accidental gun discharge
Joyner, a night agent at the Sycamore street C G W passenger station, was hit in the leg when an automatic revolver he was cleaning discharged. The bullet entered about six inches above the knee and exited at the knee without breaking bone. He was taken home to 723 Fleet avenue wast. the injury is not serious. The incident occurred about 6 p.m. yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyner
Sycamore Street
Fleet Avenue Wast
Night’s News in Brief From War Torn Europe
Berlin reports Range, accused of murdering Dr Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, arrested. Paris warns Germany about Versailles representatives, Kiev divers. London notes Bolshevik army in Homel region surrendering to Ukrainians. Berlin says troops near Munich swelled by 3 000 Württembergers. Sebastopol evacuated en route to Constantinople. New York reports 14 346 American officers and men aboard six troopships. Marshall promises force to Russia to exterminate Bolsheviks. Paris: airship with mail from Strasbourg to Paris fell near St Sidier. two crew burned, one injured. Public notice urges income tax book and rules purchase for 1919.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
Range
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Paris
Council of Four Notifed
Germany
Versailles
London
Homel
Munich
Sebastopol
Whch
Constantinove
New York
Marshall
Russia
Faris
Strasbourg
Paria
St. Sidier
Duth
Meat Consumption Surges Amid War Food Drive
New figures from government and industry show per capita meat use rose to about 193.5 pounds yearly, up 17.5 pounds since war began. Despite overall gains, domestic production expanded faster than per person consumption, aided by war workers and broad public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Public Relations
American Meat Packers’ Association
B. IF. Rath
Rath Packing Company
Union Men Weigh Co Operative Store Plan in Waterloo
Thirty delegates from diverse Isbor organizations met at Building Trades hall to study a Water loo cooperative store. A representative from the American Rochdale union wholesale network outlined the plan from its St Paul headquarters. A five member committee including Finn Gilford Highsmith Hayes and Mapes was formed to report next Central Labor union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbor
Building Trades Hall
Waterloo
American Rochdale Union Co-Operative
St. Paul
Minn
Central Labor Union
Frank Finn
Jerry Gilford
A. L. Highsmith
Joe Hayes
J. W. Mapes
Des Moines Receives New Hog Cholera Chief Dr Ralph E Christopher
Dr Ralph E Christopher a Black Hawk county native and veterinarian has been promoted to head hog cholera control work in Iowa with offices in the federal building Des Moines He succeeds J S Koen who left to become sales manager for Fort Dodge Serum company Christopher has served in government work 12 years and began directing hog cholera efforts in 1917 He visited home to plan moves for his family and the sheep scab cleanup has been added to his duties Farmers are urged to send 33 cents for an outfit through the Waterloo Evening Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph EE. Christopher
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Federal
Des Moines
J. S. Koen
Fort Dodge Serim Company
Christopher
City approves large scale street and bridge work
Many men were put to work on city improvements under contracts let earlier. Curbing on Cutler Street is done by Bryant Asphalt Paving, paving to follow on about 65 blocks. Dearborn Construction crews lay sewers on Lafayette Miles and McKinley Streets in three gangs. W D Johnston urges property owners to install water and sewer connections promptly. Dearborn’s trenching machine speeds water main lay. Fifield Construction adds workers to Sans Souci bridge as concrete mixing and pouring near.
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Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
Cutler Street
Conger Street
Dearborn Construction
Lafayette
Miles
McKinley
W. D. Johnston
Waterworks Department
Fifield Construction Company
Sans Souci
Indian Chief and His Squaw in Vaudeville at Majestic
The Majestic Buster bill featured Rainbow Lilly and Mohawk in songs and jokes with colorful costumes and Indian backdrop. Goldberg and Wayne provided piano chatter with a standout Yiddish number. Chaperone. Osterman in Something. Fulton and Mack closed with feats of strength and stunts.
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Buster
the Majestic
Rainbow Lilly
Rhief
Goldberg
Wayne
BIL
Hal Johnson and Company
Mr. Chaperone
Pepper
Jack Osterman
Fulton and
Mack
Easter Service Serenade Sends Joy to Shut-Ins
Epworth Isgue First Methodist young people toured shut-in homes in Waterloo visiting 37 domes delivering Master cards. A sunrise prayer meeting followed led by Elmer Sher Mil. Epworth League service with Rev. Jey. dE. Johnson presiding discussed service matters and Easter Sunday in Waterloo was celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Waterloo
Ives
Christian Service
Changes Seats in Skiff Drowns as Boat Goes Down
In Sturlington Washington on April 2 the first accidental drowning of the year occurred when John M A Stafford aged 34 drowned in the Mississippi River after his boat capsized while attempting to switch seats. The incident is recorded as a fatal boating accident with no survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturlington
John MA Stafford
Mississippi River
Annual Knights Templar service at First Baptist church
The Ascalon commandery Knights Templar held its annual service at First Baptist church with Rev. Clyde J. Askinn delivering a sermon on The Brotherhood of the Cross. A choir performed a special program as members attended in uniform, amid charitable collections and festive lily decorations.
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Ascalone Commandery
Knights Templar
First Baptist Church
Clyde J. Askinn
Brotherhood of the Cross
Mathes
Mra
Susanne Rantells
Parde Crerk
Stich
Chautauqua program in Waterloo still uncertain
Local residents inquire about this year’s Chautauqua program as the Midland Chautauqua Association of Des Moines has supplied talent for years. No arrangement heard yet for spring, and funding concerns from past shortages may influence the decision. Waterloo park commission has awarded a $1,200 coliseum repair contract, to start this week.
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Waterloo
Altho
Usu
Midland Ghautauqua Association
Jes Moines
Valer- Inc
Midland
Waterloo Park Commission
Marriage Licenses Listed for Waterloo and Nearby Areas
Local clerks report marriage licenses issued to Clarence B. Kieckner of Waterloo with Bernice Wolfe of Waterloo, and to Daniel L. Staffeney of La Porte with Hinkel of Garrison, plus Gustav Dams of Waterloo with Ella Krieger of Denver. The records reflect brief entries for the participants and jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence EB. Kieckner
Waterloo
Bernice Wolfe
Waternloo
Daniel L. Staffeney
la Porte
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L. C. Hieber
Ralph E. Christopher
Waterloo Evening Courier
Warwick
Black
The
Peerless Baking Co
G. H. Hospers
Black Hawk Bank
Ruth Law
Aviatrix
Milo H. Miller
Army
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Auto & Taxi Co
Spars Auto Co
Crisman Auto Co
Gramer Motor Car Co
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Overland-Hanson Co
P. F. Klein Filling Station
Burd Auto Co
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