MINISTERS PRAISE WATERLOO IN TEMPERANCE DAVIS
About fifty ministers attend the Northeastern Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches convention in Waterloo. A resolution congratulates Waterloo citizens for their stand against liquor, praising the fight for freedom from liquor interests. Attorney General George Cosson is billed to speak on A Real Progressive tonight alongside Dr Margaret Clark speaking on The Evolution of the Peace idea.
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Northeastern Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches
First Congregational Church
Waterloo
Northeastern Association of Ministers and Churches In Council
Frank Moore
Manchester
James KE. Snowden
Cedar Falls
Henry F. Milligan
Dubuque
Iowa Min Eterial Relief Fund
A. R. Mice
Waryerly
P. HH. Fiske
Merle A. Brestle
Monticello
Otis H. Holmes
A. MacEachron
Brotherhood of the First Congregational Church of
George Cosson
Des Moines
Margaret. Clark
Maynardys Sister Is Honored in Evanston Club News
Chicago papers report Mrs. Rufus C. Dawes named head of Evanston Woman's Club while on a Europe tour. She is sister of Mrs. H. B. Maynard of Waterloo and has long led Evanston club activities.
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Chicago
Rufus C. Dawes
Woman's Club of
Evanston
ZEMO Ad Promises Instant Eczema Relief
A vintage ad touts ZEMO as an antiseptic skin remedy claiming instant relief from itching eczema and dandruff. It stresses guaranteed results, price for a 25 cent bottle, and availability through stores in Wateroo and St. Louis areas. Includes testimonials and directions for first purchases.
Income taxes hit only ICH
Washington April 22. A proposed income tax bill targets corporations and wealthy individuals yet the so called joker code shifts the burden. Individuals face graduated rates up to four percent on high incomes while corporations pay one percent flat. Stockholders pay tax on dividends above certain thresholds, meaning small investors are largely exempt while the rich bear the load.
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Washington
John D. Rockefeller
Wall Street
Democratic House
Great Steel Trust
Wall
Waterloo to Get One of the Nation's Biggest Moving Picture Ventures
Chicago architects John Ehlerson and John Reed Fagard arrive in Waterloo to design a new movie house across Miller on Bridge Street. Engineering challenges include site soundings, river survey, and adding a second story. Proprietors Mutterfield and Heiman aim to make the Waterloo venture a premier cinema in the United States.
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Waterloo
United States
Messis
John Eherson
John Reed Fagard
Chicago
Miller
Bridge Street
House Passes Labor Exemption in Civil Appropriations
Washington reports a civil appropriation bill passed with a labor exemption to bar funds from aiding antitrust prosecutions of labor unions and cooperative groups. An attempt to strike the provision failed, defeating Taft’s veto from the last session by 47 to 198.
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Washington
Farmers
Taft
Antwerp and Its Historic Quays on the Scheldt
The piece recalls Antwerp’s name meaning on the wharf and its historic port prominence. It notes quays built by Napoleon, a century’s maritime activity with hundreds of ships daily, and recent efforts to reclaim the city’s standing as a major trading hub amid looming general troop danger.
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Antwerp
Ilear
City in Brief Buchanan Mumps and Local Happenings
Buchanan’s skilled optical service mipuns better glasses for you. Dr J A Jerger went to Chicago on business. Miss Anna Nemmers returned from Gilbertville after a visit. C D Kern of Chicago visited Waterloo. Ka J Hoover absent due to mumps. Mr and Mrs Ira Mabie leave for Wisconsin and Minnesota for two weeks. Alumni of Our Lady of Victory Academy to present a comedy. Mr and Mrs Edward Gardiner of Plymouth visit Cedar Heights. Arbor day preparations planned for April. Grade schools to observe tree planting. L G Peck recuperating after appendicitis surgery. Architect J G Ralston plans Cedar Falls residence for Mrs Fred Severin costing 8000. Patrolman Charles Hoxie recovering and to resume duties. William Mushell of Greene inspecting moving picture building plans. Judge Platt dismisses case German-American Land Office v Meyers. Noted names: Ol Bickelerg et al. Southwest wind hinders outdoors, dust and drifting soil. People hope for rain. weather bureau predicts showers. Twenty Puttian Sisters of Water ton attend district canseisen in Oelwein. reception and dance planned for visiting guests. Movement to secure three county supervisors instead of seven gains supporters. board to be elected at large.
Stolen plunder returned to Fitzgerald Bros storefront
Plunder removed from Fitzgerald Bros on Fourth Street West last Tuesday night was returned at noon today. Sheriff Shores aided in catching the alleged prowlers, two small boys, who gained entry with a store key. Items stolen included four suits, two overcoats, two hats, and $17.50. Suspects will not be punished.
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Fitzgerald’ Bros
Fourth Street West
Sheriff Shores
Cupid Waylays New M. E. Pastor
Reports from Lincoln to Waterloo say Rev. A. J. Northrup will not preach until May 4 at Grace M. E. church and may bring a bride to town this week. Rev. J. E. Johnson will preach next Sunday as the district superintendent notes the Northrup plan change.
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Waterloo
Lincoln
Cupid
A. J.northrup
Grace M. E. Church
J. E. Johnson
St. Paul's Church
Grace ‘Church
T. M. Evans
Upper Iowa
Northrup
Wall
Grace Church
Four Injured as Fullmans Overturn Near Ravenna
A Baltimore and Ohio west bound passenger train overturned near Ravenna Ohio on April 22 injuring four people. Among the injured were Charles Stewart, a San Francisco attorney, and his wife. Stewart suffered a drawn shoulder and the rest sustained bruises.
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Ravenna. O
Chas. Stewart
San Francisco
Stewart
Draktom
Burgher Named Dallas Postmaster in Cabinet Action
Washington April 22. B M Burgher of Dallas has been selected for postmaster of Dallas and the nomination sent to the Senate. Postmaster General Burleson announced the action after a Cabinet meeting. Burgher was endorsed by Senator Culbertson.
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Washington
B. M. Burgher
Dallas
Tex
Senate
Burleson
Burgher
Culhersan
Funeral for Charles D. Starkey Set for Tomorrow
The funeral of Charles D. Starkey will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 PM in Petersen Park parlors, with interment planned at Katzview Cemetery.
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Starkey Poneral
Charles D. Starkey
Rafter
Petersen Trak
Katzview Cemetery
Thaw’s Sister Weds Whitney at Carnegie Estate
Cumberland Island Georgia April 22 Mary Copley Thaw and Geoffrey G Whitney wed today at the estate of G B Carnegie brother and sister of the bride The bride is Harry Thaw’s sister and the groom a Boston banker formerly married to the Earl of Yarmouth from whom he was divorced several years ago
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Thaw
Cumberland Island
Mary Copley Thaw
Geoffrey G. Whitney
G. B. Carnegie
Whitney
Harry Thaw
Boston
River coliseum debate prompts reader reflection
A Waterloo Reporter view from 1911 questions a riverfront coliseum plan. The editor quotes supporters who favor the building, but argues the Genesee river’s natural beauty would be diminished by the construction and notes cost and feasibility concerns. The piece cites hanging gardens and Parisian examples while warning against eroding landscape appeal for a public edifice. It also includes unrelated want ads for bookkeeping and pen-making positions.
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Waterloo
Genesee River
Rochester
Semirimius
Babylon
Seine
Paris
Elmer Hotel
River Coliseum Proposal Faces Public Objections
A damaged clipping notes debate over placing a riverside coliseum near Paris with rival sites, citing a past flood disaster and strong opposition. Analysts estimate building costs around 50 000 to 60 000 dollars, with river improvement possibly doubling that sum. The Reporter previously cautioned against the plan amid public argument two years ago.
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Mapa of
Paris
Bekiares Bond Cut to Four Thousand Dollars
Gust Bekiares, elated in public, learned his bond was reduced from five thousand to four thousand dollars for a second trial. He hoped relatives could post it the same day, but it proved elusive. His attorneys had filed the reduction application yesterday to ease his appearance bond.
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Gust Bekiares
Waterloo Boy Still at Large
Grundy Center Iowa April 22 Special The Waterloo boy who broke jail here Sunday evening remains at large with no trace found but authorities expect him to return to Waterloo soon as he has little money. The other boy, fifteen, will receive a preliminary hearing this afternoon and is likely to be sent to juvenile court. The youthful prisoner, who declines to discuss his escapades, appears unconcerned.
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Grundy Center
Waterloo
Hawthorne and Morton In Prison Await Parole Eligibility
Washington reports Julien Hawthorne and Dr William J Morton, convicted of mail misuse, are in Atlanta penitentiary awaiting parole but not eligible for release until one third of their sentences have been served. The Department of Justice announced the ruling today.
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Washington
Julien Hawthorne
Wm. J. Morton
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Prairie Blaze in Conger Park Darkens Sky
Firefighters battled an unknown origin prairie blaze in Conger Park burning five acres of grass. Officials attributed the fire to mischievous youths striking matches. the flames lit up the night as they raged for some time before containment.
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Conger Park
Market closes show mixed gains across major stocks
New York stock exchange prices at close on April 22 include Canadian Pacific at 244, Reading at 164, Rock Island 28, Atchison 62, American Smelter 70, Union Pacific 22.45, Baltimore and Ohio 99, Southern Pacific 100, Southern Railway 26.5, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 80.4, United States Steel around 62.3, Amalgamated Copper 77.8, Northern Pacific 116, Great Northern 127.9, Missouri Pacific 24, New York Central 1023, Anaconda 52.2, with varied readings across other listings.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Atchison
Long American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Hingis Central
St. Pamhe
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
For Sale Big Crowd Furniture Prices at Security Storage Co
Waterloo's Security Storage Co offers factory price furniture in a bold for sale display. Sample items include $42 Pullman revolving seat, $25.75 bed davenports, $18 extra large Turkish leather rockers, $40 extension pedestals and leather set, $15 china closets, $45 parlor sets, $27 library tables, $10 posts and beds, $6.25 mattresses, $7.76 kitchen cabinets, and rug deals from $16.75 to $25. Bargains apply to other sizes. Open evenings. phone 346.
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Security Storage Co
Waterloo
Pullman
Mulberry
Waterloo Ordinance Amends Street Commissioners Duties
Ordinance 775 amends Section 4 of Ordinance 317 to define duties of street commissioners over streets alleys and highways, including labor taxes for able bodied male residents ages 21 to 45 with cash substitution, reporting requirements to the city council, and penalties for noncompliance. Mayor R. Thompson. Passed April 18, 1913. City Clerk R. La Degon.
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Waterloo
Iowa
R. C. Thompson
R. la Degon
City Oork
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Cosson
HH. B. Maynartys
Zemo
Sol Landa
Sol Lane Dau Cioak
Sult Co
St. Ter Mo
Lote
Wateroo
C. Jo Miller
Dring
W. 4Th Street
EMALL
Architeet Wherson
Waterton
HOUSE
Albert
Belgium
Buchanan
J. A. Jerger
Anna Nemmers
Gilbertville
C.D. Kern
Wellington Street
Ka J. Hoover
Black Hawk Bank
Ira Mabie
Noorrow
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Our Lady of Victory’ Academy
Edward Gardiner
Plymouth, Wis
HL. T. Dockstader
Cedar Heights
Ll. G. Peck
The
Presbyterian Hospital
J. G. Ralston
Eighth and
Main Streets
Fred Severin
Charles Hoxie
William Mushell
Greene
J. G. Ralstan
Greens
Owas
Fodar Br
Platt
Weather Bureau
Puttian Sisters of
Waterton Temple
Oqebwe
Missoon
Can Seisen
Ing the Oelwein
M. E
the River Coliseum
Parsons Music House
West 16Th St
Wm. A. Welty Co
Sycamore
Bekiares
Hawthorne
Argyle Street
Blue
J. H. P." Care Courier
A-7
Courier
West Third Street
Waterloo Artificial Ice Company
West 3Rd
West 4Th
James Gardiner Co
Angerian Poodle
Falla Ave
Carpenter Hotel
Martin Bros
West Fifth Street
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