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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1914

Page

5

Blame on Physicians Highlighted in Drug Law Debate

Mason City August 5 Iowa druggist association leader argues for laws to place physicians under same restrictions as pharmacists. He cites Boylan law model from New York and urges stronger state board powers to curb narcotics trafficking and protect addicts.

Mason City Iowa Druggiste AL J. Rillmer Iowa Retail Druggists’ Association Killmer Lowa Hillmer State Board of Pharmacy State of New York

Town Talk Hints at Social Visits and Local Improvements

Town gossip notes visits among Davenport Waterloo and Mesdames and Miss Ward while Mrs Pinkerton welcomes a nine pound son at Presbyterian hospital. City improvements accelerate with paving sewers and sidewalks, Mullan avenue lighting completed, and concrete foundations laid for asphalt pavement as contractors push work citywide. Licensed entries include Edger Jones of Wairport and Clara Knoche of Cedar Falls.

Frank Pinkerton Presbyterian Hospital Pew Mullan Avenue Bryant Highland B. Leekington Edger Jones Wairport N. Y Clara K. Knoche Cedar Falls

Local Want Ads Include Houses For Rent And Sale

Mixed notices list properties including a modern 2 story 4 bedroom house with finished downstairs near a school and car line. Descriptions mention a residence at 246 Maple and a corner lot with paid frontage. price around 4900. Real estate firm Pommer & Co at 606 Jefferson Street handles inquiries.

Deatanie F. B. Philip Clare—Woods Hileman & Garner Moor Co Leland Black Joe Reels M. A. Ponmmer & Co Jeffers

Japan plans limited protection for British colonies in East

Tokio reports Premier Count Okuma stating Japan would guard British colonies in the east if needed but would not send ships or an army to Europe. He expressed regret the United States could not mediate and warned that continued war could destroy Western civilization. Naval activity rose after Britain Germany conflict and German and Austrian officers sailed to San Francisco on the Korea.

Tokio Japan Count Okuma United States United Stars Great Britain Apa Europ Korea San Frenclaey

United States Relief Ship Set To Sail Tomorrow

Washington announces the armored cruiser Tennessee will sail for Europe with gold to aid Americans, joined by North Carolina likely, while North Carolina carries extra funds to Mediterranean ports. Congress quickly approves a 2.5 million dollar emergency appropriation to support army and navy facilities and charter ships. Secretary Garrison seeks ships on Pacific and Great Lakes to bring Americans from Europe via the Panama Canal, with neutral lines considered if available.

Washington, D. C Navy Department Tennessee Europe North Cirolink North Carolina Mediterranean Wilson House Bryan McAdoo Senate White House Garrison Pacific Coast Panama Rvanal Great Lakes

Bristow Defeated in Kansas Senate Nomination by Curtis

In Topeka a primary returns party Curtis leading Bristow by a safe margin. Curtis predicts a statewide victory by 14,000 votes. Hodges, Capper, and Allen secure gubernatorial nominations with Hodges already former governor, Capper editor of the Topeka Capital, and Allen editor of the Wichita Beacon. Victor Murdock nominated as Progressive U.S. senator.

Topeka Kan United States Joseph L. Bristow Charles Curtis von Garry Curtis Bristow George H. Hodges Olathe Arthur Capper Henry Allen Wichita Hodges Kansas Capper Wichita Beacon Progressive Oarty Victor Murdock House of Representatives

Williams resigns from foreign relations committee

Washington D C Aug 5 Senator John Sharp Williams resigns from the foreign relations committee citing hesitation to back the administration's mediation policy and a protest over perceived corruption in ship purchases. Melchoir Court to meet with initiations and dancing. Ten Thirs play carpenters at Cedar River Park Sunday.

Washington, D. C Alor John Sharp Williams Melchotr Melchosy Court Tribe of Ren Hur Soashhaib Cedar River Park

Chicago Serbs Plan Church Fund For War Effort

Orthodox Serbians in Chicago's West Side aim to replace their aging 41 1906 Fowler Street church with a stately new edifice. The Rev Bava Voyvodich says saved funds of 411 000 will start the project, but war needs may divert resources to Serbia’s defense. The old property valued at 12000 would be mortgaged if called, and church vessels could be melted for bullets for soldiers.

Chicago Chitagd le Stone Fowler Street Paul Bava Vayvadvich Serina Servia Turkey Voyvodich

Saltillo Meeting Fails in Object Saltillo Meeting Fails in Object i Paso

Reports from Saltillo reveal Villa’s bid for independence and army reorganization under Carranza’s former war secretary Valdez Angeles while negotiations for peace and transfer of Mexico City to constitutionalists collapsed. Carbajal commissioners lacked negotiating powers. no face-to-face with Carranza occurred. Washington notes confirm failure to secure unconditional surrender.

Paso Tex Francisco Villa Mexico Villa Weliie Angeles Carranza Saltillo Mex Washington, D. C Carbajal Tate State Department

Pastor Northrup Preaches On World War Crisis

Rev A d Northrup of Grate M B Church discussed Europe war developments with congregants. He interviewed local advisors to offer causes and events behind the crisis and argued God remains sovereign even as war brings suffering, countering millennialist views.

A. d. Northrup Grate M. BK Dawn Northup

Wilsons Long Illness Worries Officials

Washington Aug 1 President Wilson has been at his wife's bedside almost constantly for several days and officials fear a prolonged illness. The first lady fell ill last March and is reported to be suffering from nervous ailments. The president, while at her side, drafted a message to European leaders urging peace discussions. Few in the White House expected Mrs Wilson to worsen, though no formal announcement has been made.

Washington DO. C Wilson

Warburg and Delano Passed by Committee

Washington Aug 5 Senate Banking Committee recommended confirmation of Paul M Warburg of New York and Frederick A Delany of Chicago to complete the Federal Reserve Board.

Washington, D.C Paul M. Warburg New York Frederick A. Delany Chicago Federal Reserve Board Senate Banking Committee

Canada Crops Ruined by Hail Across Saskatchewan Area

Word from Waterloo to locals says a disistrong hailstorm began Saturday afternoon in Saskatchewan. Telegram from G Strayer at Drinkwater reports crops destroyed and one owner, George St Strayer, says land was wiped clean. No heavy losses noted nearby. storm extended north of Joiteau.

Waterloo Saskatchewan Canada G. Strayer Drinkwater George St. Strayer James Patterson Joiteau

Quick Relief For Americans Abroad

New York on August 6 report that J. P. Morgan & Co have secured from the Bank of France, through the Paris branch Morgan Harjes & Co, five thousand dollars in gold to be placed at the disposal of Americans abroad lacking funds due to the war. Additional gold may follow to meet urgent needs.

New York J. ?. Morgan & Co Bank of France Paris Morgan, Harjes & Co

Last Heard From in Switzerland

Miss Bertha Shutts of Iowa college, sister of Mrs. J. F. Simpson, sailed June 20 with Miss Millard for a pleasure tour via Switzerland. Cards from Switzerland on July 22 mention no unsettled conditions. They left Switzerland for Munich and have not yet been heard from. Fear grows they are in Germany or may travel to Italy to return home. They kept cash and checks, but anxiety rises over cashing cheques.

Bertha Shutts Iowa College J. F. Simpson Fremont Street Millard Switzerland Andud Misa Shutta Munich Germany Italy

Rumors of Vaterland Converted for Provision Transport

New York Aug 6 Rumors that the Hamburg America Vaterland now in port is being prepared as a provision transport gained credence today as an extra guard was posted around her dock and details of a possible departure were refused. Reports said other German liners in port may be provisioning and coaling for the same purpose.

New York

Czar Peace Note Sent to George V

London reports publish King George V’s telegram to the Russian emperor urging removal of misapprehensions to keep peace talks alive. The Russian reply says Germany’s war declaration ended mediation, citing Russian mobilization and Germany’s lack of mediation. The emperor asks for continued support from Britain for Russia and France.

George V London George Germany Austria Russia France

Local theatre manager moves to city to live

W I Myers recently relocated from Cedar Rapids to manage the Palace theatre and has invested in the theatre company. He plans to move his family here as his moving picture business grows. Mrs Myers is skilled in harp, piano, and pipe organ.

Cedar Rapids New Palace Theatre W. IL Myers

Organ Enthusiast Plans Theatre Pipe Organ Debut

Mr. Myars, a firm believer in liberal and persistent newspaper advertising, expects to play the fine pipe organ in the theatre later. He credits his advertising spend since arriving here with bringing great benefits and aiding the success of high class feature films for which his house already has a wide reputation.

Myars

Special examination for eighth graders set Aug 13 14

County Superintendent Myers announced a state approved special examination for eighth grade pupils on August 13 and 14. The test will be held in the Manual Training building to enable all capable pupils to participate and demonstrate their abilities.

Myers

Courier Classifieds Promote Free High School Tuition

The Courier notes the profitability of its classified advertising and urges readers to take advantage of free high school tuition offers. The snippet highlights marketing as a means to attract customers to classifieds.

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