Uniform Lading Bill Struck From Carrier Contracts
Washington April 30 the interstate commerce commission ruled the limitation of carrier liability by value at shipment illegal and ordered the uniform bill of lading to be prescribed for export shipments with a July 1 implementation window. The decision, written by Commissioner Robert W Wooley, excludes livestock contracts for now and notes future reviews for special trade forms remain unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert W. Wooley
Waterloo Milk Supply Exceeds Butterfat Standards
J P Eves the city milk inspector reports that in April no milk sample fell below butterfat standards and overall milk distributed in Waterloo runs above requirements. However several samples show dirt and sediment. a sediment tester will be used to display dirt levels in window displays to push cleaner milk. Proper refrigeration after delivery is emphasized to prevent souring and improve quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Eves
City
Waterloo
Mr. Eyes
Rainbow Division Booster Buttons On Sale In City Shops
Booster buttons bearing the Rainbow division emblem go on sale to raise funds for a welcome for the unitmen who traveled to Camp Dodge. Secretary R Eggert announced the sale price is 25 cents with proceeds to OW Chapman treasurer. Returned soldiers sailors or Marines who attended prior banquets are asked to register at the Commer club for a May 6 dinner under Illinois Central railway employes at Walnut Street Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Camp Dodge
R. Eggert
OW. Chapman
Comme Club
Minois Central Railway
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
John Bunyan Smith
Interstate Foundry Company
G. H. Metcalf
A. Lamb
M. M. Cohen
Des Moines
Harold Ferguson
Ft. A. Ferguson
Co. G
France
Jre
A. J. Knapp
Waterloo Commercial Club
Iowa State Motor Trades Bureau
Knapp
Adelaide Gilchrist
Louis
Arizona
Gilchrist
Lea
Joe
Army Signal
New British Tax Seen Necessary To Meet Budget
London April 30 The budget statement to the House of Commons by Austen Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer says this financial year requires 1.5 billion pounds for expenses with 936 million expected from taxes including excess profits tax. A new tax is seen as necessary and speculation centers on methods to raise about 1 billion by taxation and the rest by loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Chans Cellor
Joans
Real Widow of War Arrives in Waterloo With Little Daughter
Mrs Mary Josephine Clark widow of Seaman Eugene W H Clark arrives in Waterloo with her months old daughter Jean after a 17 day sea voyage from Cork via Liverpool Brest and New York. Seaman Clark died saving his ship and comrades off Pen Banc Ireland. Red Cross aided widows in New York and the family may be joined by Mrs Clark's mother later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Clark
Eugene WH. Clark
Chicago Great Western
Jean
Nel
Ireland
S. B. Clark
Linden Avenue
Cork
Liverpool
England
Brest
France
Prince Frederick William
Mrs. Clark
New York
Red Cross
Victory Loan Fourth Taken To Date In Treasury Reports
Washington April 20 subscriptions to the Victory loan reported to the treasury exceed one billion dollars on the first day of the period, with nearly half the campaign completed and less than a quarter of the 4.5 billion dollar total subscribed. Initial payments likely would raise the figure by several hundred million, according to officials. Officials considered issuing a special statement analyzing the subscription status at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Igan
Tablet Dedicated in West High for World War Alumni
A bronze memorial tablet honoring 10 West High alumni who sacrificed their lives in World War I was unveiled this morning. Rev. W A Peterson gave the dedicatory address as Joe Lipkin and Mildred Court read tributes and poems. Supt A T Hukill and Prof J Wallace led the ceremony with performances by the Boys and Girls Glee clubs, and relatives of the fallen were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School
W. ‘A. Peterson
Iboys
Joe Lipkin
Mildred Court
Flanders Fields
Columbia
Glee Club
A. T. Hukiil
Wallace
Servier
Physician Returns From War Marries His Father's Widow
Des Moines April 30 Dr Frank A Will assistant medical director of Bankers Life recently overseas where he served as captain in a London hospital was married yesterday in Kansas City to Mrs Ethel Israel Will widow of his father Dr Frederick J Will medical director of Bankers Life The elder Will died years ago while on a trip through the south An announcement was made at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs W C Israel that the marriage took place today in Kansas City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank A. Will
Bankers’ Life Company
London
Kansas City
Ethel Israel Will
Frederick J. Will
Will
South
W. C. Israel
Ethel
F. A. Will
Death Toll 22 From Majestic Mine Explosion Near Birmingham
The Majestic coal mine explosion near Birmingham killed 22 of 101 miners. Two were white men among the dead, eight seriously injured, two between life and death. All 201 men in the mine were accounted for with searches continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Majestic Coal Mine
Tents Need Fats and Allies Will Supply All
In Coblenz on April 26 the Allied commission set a daily standard of 930 grams per person for 7 million occupied Germans on the left bank of the Rhine. The higher fat content raises calories by about 2,400 daily, with the extra food to be supplied by the Allied powers and paid for by the German government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Germany
Interallied Military Commission
Rhine
German Delegates to France Welcomed in Versailles
German peace delegation led by Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau arrived in Versailles and was welcomed by M. Chaliere prefect of Seine-et-Oise. The count thanked the prefect on behalf of the delegation and expressed sorrow for devastated regions while hoping the upcoming peace would satisfy all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Versailles
Havas
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
M. Chaliere
Seine-Et-Oise
Herr Rudiger
Men Present
Denial of Threats to U S Japanese Troop Ties in Siberia
In Tokyo on April 30 Gen Tanaka the minister of war declares there is no existence of any factor menacing the friendly relations between American and Japanese troops in Siberia. The Courier mentions a cryptic sale ad as a silent but effective salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Tanaka
Siberia
City in Brief Includes Army News and Local Visits
Local notes report Jsuchanan's repair ad and a convalescent Mrs F W Traphagen. Visits include Mrs Harry Shaw and Beverly from Chicago at J E Bragdon’s, and Lieut James Smith arriving in country. Waterloo resident Jarl Maus returns from the 168th regiment, with Pvt W L Bureh back from Canada. Rev J Ho Yaggy travels to Indianapolis for church education matters. Various church activities, revival services, and administrative updates accompany salary changes for county officials. The piece closes with county notices and a breakfast ad.
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F. W. Traphagen
Harry Shaw
Beverly
Chicago
J. E. Bragdon
Charles E. Smith
James 5. Smith
Jarl B. Maus
Waterloo
United States
168Th
Co. G
W. L. Bureh
C. E. Bureh
Argyle Street
France
Belgium
Germany
J. Ho Yaggy
Graves Memorial
LL. B
Indianapolis
Ind
Howard Webb
Whitewater
Wis
Arch
Beloit
Angela Shugart
Council Bluffs
Jessie, Fowler
Irene Knapp
Ouny
J. Mary’s School
Galesburg
Shockley
Carnival Night at Y W C A Aims for Record Show
Arrangements for the home talent carnival at the Y W C A on Saturday night are nearly complete under the Woman's Athletic association. The program features vaudeville stunts, clown dances, fat woman growth acts, a fat and thin exhibition, a moving picture titled Wild Nell, Pigmy and toe dancers, snake charmers, and tight rope acts. Local high school lads will act as barkers and sell pink lemonade and balloons to raise funds for the athletic department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Athletic Association
Vauderilla
Nell
Y. W
May Day Tie-up in Havana Labor Plan
Havana will celebrate May Day with organized labor shutting down industries union workers halt street car traffic and trains for 90 minutes at midnight tonight. Newspapers will cease as linotypists and printers strike. no trouble is expected. Farmers urged to keep income records using a blank book and rule primer offered by Waterloo Evening Courier.
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Havana
Associated Press
Waterloo
Courier
Oatti
Wild Cat Oil Stocks Sold in New York Markets
New York on April 30 reports indicate millions of dollars in worthless oil stock trades on the curb market. County district attorney will open an inquiry into brokers on Broad Street after figures show promoters sold shares in nonexistent or inactive oil companies to unwary investors, including prominent businessmen lured by persuasive ads.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Jourch
Waugh
Broad Street
Ofl
Revolt in Albania Grows Against Italian Occupation
Reports from Hellas say the Albanian revolt against Italian troops widens with a rebel commander leading about 4,100 men. Several hundred Albanians urge the peace conference to oppose Italy and express support for Essad Pasha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Saloniki
Albania
Hellas
Essad Pasha
Town Casuals Among 1 819 Troops Reaching N Y From Marseilles
News agency report lists 1 819 troops arriving in New York aboard the Regina D Italia from Marseilles with detachments from Illinois South Dakota and Iowa among the passengers. Also noted are 2 2 troops 6 family members and 55 sailors and civilians aboard the Louisville from Brest.
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N.Y
Marseilles
Associated Press
New York
Louisville
Brest
Illinois
South Dakota
Iowa
Australia to Deport Germans Giving Each Chance to Oppose It
The Associated Press in Melbourne reports that Australia plans to deport interned Germans starting late May. Most internees are Germans previously resident there. Captured ship crews and prisoners moved from the east will have rights to appear before special magistrates and show cause why they should not be sent back to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Melbourne
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Commonwealth
Germany
Ex Foe Officer Insulting U S Man Is Fined
Carl Milner a German army veteran and lawyer claiming ties to Viscount Milner British colonial secretary was jailed 30 days for discourteous conduct toward an American officer on a streetcar between Coblenz and a suburb Milner allegedly refused to share his seat during the incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coblenz
Carl Milner
Viscount Milner
Milner
Aviators Enter 30,000 Prize Contest in Atlantic City
About 25 to 30 aviators have entered the annual contest for purses totaling 30,000 dollars in Atlantic City New Jersey. The events begin Saturday and run daily until the end of May in conjunction with the Pan America Aeronautic Association's second annual convention opening Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Associated Press
N. J
Pan-America Aeronautic Association
Move to furnish students with warm noon meals
An Iowa effort led by home demonstration agents county agents and school officials pushes for warm noon meals for country school children. The advocate notes farmers heat for themselves but children often eat cold lunches and argues warmth improves physical and mental well being and teaches good food habits when the right teacher is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Twin Babies Die After Birth at Presbyterian Hospital
The death of newborn twin babies, a boy and girl, born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs S Way at Presbyterian hospital occurred yesterday afternoon. Brief funeral services at the O Keefe Towne chapel and burial in Fairview took place this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S$. 1. Way
Presbyterian Hospital
O’keafe & Towne Chaple
Fairview
Poles Marching on Minsk Reported by Temps
Paris dispatch from Tuesday via French Wireless Service says Polish troops after driving Bolsheviks from Vilna are advancing toward Minsk. Information relayed by M. Wagilewski, former Polish foreign minister, cited by Temps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vilna
Minsk
M. Wagilewski
Bolshevik Claims Of 3100 Captives In South Front
London April 30 Bolshevik successes on the southern front are offset by reverses on the western front according to a Russian wireless message of Sunday. The statement says Bolsheviki abandoned Sergelevysk and Chistopolze on the west and on the south region Bachimut north of Postov they captured Korgun crossed the Donets and occupied forward positions. In Tikholetsk south of Rostov the Bolsheviks claim to have defeated opponents, taken 3000 prisoners and secured most fords along the Manich river.
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London
Sergelevysk
Chisto Polze
Bachimut
Postov
Korgun
Donets
Tik-holetsk
Rostov
Manich
Wage Income Tax Is One Strike Target in French May Day List
Paris April 30 The general socialist federation distributed placards and cards to union members for the May Day general strike. The message calls for the eight hour day total amnesty rapid demobilization a just peace and disarmament and protests intervention in Russia income taxes on wages martial law and censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bor
Russia
Finn Invasion Against Reds Worries Northern Russia
The provisional government of Northern Russia expresses unease over a Finnish invasion of Olonets province aimed at the Bolsheviks. It seeks Allied coordination to prevent friction and to cooperate against Bolshevik forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Russia
Olonets
Debs Protest Meet to Be Stopped by Fort Wayne Chief
Fort Wayne police chief Abbott said he would deputize officers to prevent a planned Debs protest meeting described as a Bolsheviki gathering. He warned he would arrest the first person seen with a red flag during the event, set for Thursday night amid post imprisonment protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Arena
Fort Wayne
Ind
Abbott
Th. Impriigen
Ment
Eugene V. de
Passenger Hits Rear of Freight Train in Fog
Marshalltown Iowa April 30 A Chicago and Northwestern No 20 eastbound passenger train crashed into the rear of an eastbound freight a mile west of the city. The locomotive was badly damaged and four gondolas were destroyed though no one was hurt. Engineer Jones of Clinton had his clothing catch fire but the flames were extinguished without serious results. Traffic was delayed several hours due to fog and slippery track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Chicago & Northwestern
Jones
Clinton
Moving Day Blues Damp Burlington May Observance
In Burlington Iowa on April 20 residents joke about moving day as a moving festival with few houses or apartments available. Real estate men say a move is unlikely given unsettled rainy weather and a gloomy mood among locals, delaying plans and even dampening May pole celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Real Estate Board Joins Mississippi Valley Association
Waterloo Real Estate Board held a noon session at Hotel Russell Lamson and heard a report on the Mississippi Valley association meeting in Chicago. President P W Belangee and Secretary William B E Herren attended. The board voted to join the Mississippi Valley and cooperate with its activities and adopted resolutions praising J E Johnson for election as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Hotel
Russell- Lamson
Mississippi Valley Association
Chicago
P. W. Belangee
William BE. Herren
Herren Bee
Association
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Teachers Satisfied Over Wages in Two Districts
Reports said Waterloo teachers are content with salaries fixed by the boards of education. East district raised scale above the minimum and most contracts have been signed. Waterloo west teachers saw increases from 20 to 25 percent. law changes to pay days were adjusted but total annual pay remains the same. No ill feeling between teachers and boards is noted as contracts align with upcoming statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Boards of Education
East Board of Education
Sre
Waterloo West
San Salvador Earthquake Damage Reported From Cable News
Cable reports from the South American Cable company indicate a recent San Salvador quake may rival the 1917 disaster. Early word says damage is extensive with no details yet available from the San Salvador office.
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Associated Press
New York
South American Cable Company
San Salvador
Mexican Presidency Not for Civilian, Editor Says
Mexico City April 30 Felix Palav icini editor of the Universal declares that under prevailing conditions a civilian candidate could neither hope to secure nor hold the presidency. He denies in his paper this morning that he would be a candidate in the 1920 presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Felix F. Palavicini
The
Universal
This Morning Current
Old Oaken Bucket Criticized For Typhoid Link
Indiana health chief Dr. Harry E. Barnard calls the old oaken bucket a public scandal citing studies of 11,626 wells over 13 years. He reports 7,077 dug wells and 3,949 deep wells with varying water quality, claiming deep wells yield 80.5 percent good water while shallow wells show more bad or doubtful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Irid
Harry E. Barnard
Indiana State Board of Health
Food and Drug Division
Indiana Sanitary and War Supply Association
Barnard
Sumner News Notes On Flu Illness Births And Local Visits
Sumner reports several flu cases in the John Horton family and Mrs. E G Stevenson improving. Lois Ritchie visited Lilian Eggleson. Herman Waskow recently arrived from overseas. Elmer Dunkelberg and Cedar Maputs spent time with local relatives. P A Smith ill with possible pneumonia but improving. Cass and Edwin Bonorsky attend court in Dubuque. Lilian Moment suffers from crushed hand in wringer incident. Dubuque Wartburg Glee Club performed here. Mary D Hatch teaching in Husband district during Kreuger sickness. Birth announced for Elmer and spouse Lucas. Kenneth Dawson and family visited from Oelwein. Mrs. Mary Wells home from Wisconsin winter with daughter in Beloit. Farmers urged to keep income accounts for 16819. Waterloos Evening ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
John Horton
E. G. Stevenson
Lois Ritchie
Lillian Eggleson
Herman Waskow
Elmer Dunkelberg
Cedar Maputs
P. A. Smith
M. Cass
Edwin Bonorsky
Dubuque
Lilian
Gore
Dubuque Wartburg
Elmer Lucas
Kenneth Dawson
Oelwein
Mary Wells
Help Wanted and Classified Ads from Cedar Falls News
A page of mid century style classified notices includes requests for telephone operating classes and housekeeping help, housing rentals and sales, furniture repairs, and farm and real estate offers. Multiple phone numbers, addresses, and minor product items appear, with listings for bake goods, plants, and vehicles alongside job and adoption notices.
Local notes from Mt Vernon Township and surrounding areas
Mt Vernon Township records show residents overseas include Herman Lewis writing from Wittlich Germany as army camp cook, and Delbert Morgan and Will Repp recently home from overseas. Social visits occur with Waterloo relatives. cattle shipments depart for Chicago. health concerns include Mrs Henry Moore and Edith Callahan Kemp undergoing surgery with mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Vernon
Herman Lewis
Wittlich
Germany
France
Delbert Morgan
Will Repp
Miry
Virginia Wayigler
Waterloo
Austin
Murray
David Tiller
Frank Brigen
jMinnie Harrison
Geo. Reider
Eyestone
Wasserfort Brothers
Chicago
Visit notes and visitors grind through Parkerstown social page
Parkersburg reports visitors from Vivell Grundy Center Marshalltown New Hartford Moline Omaha Eagle Grove and Cedar Falls. W R C meeting attendees and family visits fill the weekend. A gate injury to Mrs Wm Stossman’s child is noted as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. B. Taylor
Vivell
S. Ca
Benz
Baughman
de Forest
Grundy Center
Harry Ferguson
Marshalltown
E. J. Dunham
New Hartford
M. J. Ke
John Conkings
Eagle Grove
Barbara Kemmerer
Bee Tudeman
Hobson Hospital
Reigarnice
Cedar Falls
Local notes from Washburn and surrounding area
April-Leo Schafer lies near death after an auto accident. William Youngblut broke his arm while cranking his new car. Mrs William Morrison and Mrs Charles Kellogg are ill. Harry Poyner visits Festag home. Mrs C J Poyner and Joe Michel Sr visit Waterloo mother Mrs V Michel. Kemp, recently returned from overseas service, is back in Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Leo. Schafer
William Youngblut
William Morrison
Eagie
William Burger
Frig
Charles Kellogg
Harry Poyner
Festag
C. J. Poyner
Joe Michel
Waterloo
V. Michel
Kermp
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Commerce Board of U. S
Otek Cream Jone
Mance
Waterloo Jersey Farm
Reiderling & Town
Epecial
Woodbine Dairy
EH Thompson
Grant
Dairy Guernsey
R. L. Eighmey
Eh Jirak
S.A Mit & S Pleasant Ve Gairy
Ie Ee
Broadwest Grocery
Fk Co
Troy Mirk
As Buf & Bichm
A. KR
Baby Jean
West High
Jsuchanan’s
St. Mark's Church
N. Y
Italy
U.S
Debs
Chief
Real Estate Board
Black Hawk County
Cheever
Cidar Heights
Jn _Wa
Wavaere
Riehl St
Iee
Didg
Iowa Telephone Company
Sycamore Streets
Washington St
Prt
Russell-Lamson
Swensk
jReal Esatate
St. Spivack “Bros
Minnesota
D. C. Gnagy
Tnottira
Smith
Mulberry
Ee Real Estate
L. Smith
Bilott St
Towa
Wantel
Majestic
Chambermain
Hummel Hotel
Atlalu Park
Norwood St
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