Mazatlan siege continues as constitutionalists push outer defenses
On August 6 in Mazatlan Mexico heavy fighting between besieging constitutionalists and federal garrison continued through the night and into today. The rebels have captured all outer city defenses while federals, after exhausting their ammunition, received fresh supplies at the bay from a transport. The Japanese cruiser Idzumo is coaling at Manzanillo before heading back to Japan.
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U. S
California
Mazatlan
Mex
San Diego
Cal
Idzumo
Manzanillo
Japan
One Waterloo German Ordered to Report for Duty
Carl Heinz, a German immigrant and night waiter at Gladstone cafe, received a telegram from the German consul in Chicago directing him to report for duty in the German army. He has repeatedly stated he will not return to fight, and while he cannot be forced to obey now, future travel to Germany could incur a fine or imprisonment.
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Carl Heinz
Gladstone
Carl
Chicago
Germany
Heinz
Throat Trouble Causes Death of Francis McCarty
Francis J. McCarty aged 26 died at 6 pm at his mother Mrs Catherine McCarty 187 Warrison street after an extended illness from bronchial trouble He was born August 11 1888 in Aplington Ia and moved to Waterloo in 1908 He worked in the Times Tribune office and later for Waterloo Fruit Commission He died after a decline starting last Monday He was a Knights of Columbus member and St Josephs Catholic church service will be held tomorrow at 9:30 am at the church Interment in Calvary cemetery He is survived by his mother five sisters and five brothers George A White Opal S D Otto Grapp Minneapolis Sister Mary John Cedar Rapids Grace Clare Charles Louis Adrian Maurice and Elmer McGarty all of Waterloo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. McCarty
Catherine McCarty
Warrison Street
Aplington
Times-Tribune
Waterloo Business College
Waterloo Fruit & Conctission Company
Opal
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rowan
Calvary Cemetery
George A. White
8. D
Otto Grapp
Minneapolis
Mary John
Cedar Rapids
Grace
Clare
Charles
Louis
Adrian
Maurice
Elmer McGarty
Elty
French Journal Appeals to the United States
The Figaro urges U S protest over Hague treaty violations. Gabriel Hanotaux calls for an immediate inquiry and proposes a duty for Wilson, Secretary of State, Roosevelt, Carnegie, Butler, and Bacon. Quiet fronts report along the German border with Luxembourg occupied. French troops have crossed the frontier in small detachments for reconnaissance.
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Paris
United States
Hague
Figaro
Gabriel Hanotaux
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Anarew Carnegie
Nicholas Murray Butler
Robert Bacon
Luxemburg
Narrow Escape For Charles W Grady In Runaway
Charles W Grady of rural route No 2 suffered a lower leg fracture after a runaway incident at the Sam Frank farm near Waterloo shortly after 7 AM. A horse dragged him into the wheel, Peterson Bros ambulance conveyed him to Presbyterian hospital for treatment. At the Franit farm bystanders secured the unruly animal. Breakfast At The Heights notes five city girls and Miss Winnifred Bouldin from Cedar Falls breakfasting in Cedar Heights before a woods outing on an early morning carriage.
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Charles W. Grady
Sam Frank Farm
Waterloo
Grady
Peterson Bros
Presbyterian Hospital
the Heights
Avon Jameson
Kelen Keagy
Elsie Teeter
Betha Powers
Gladys Montague
Winnifred Bouldin
Cedar Falls
Cedar Heights
English Lord of Admiralty Reports Only Slight Losses
Lord of the British admiralty says only minor losses occurred as a torpedo hunt destroyer flotilla encountered a mine layer named Lalse near the channel. A destroyer sank the vessel. about 30 crew were saved from an estimated 120 to 190. The Amphion scout was later blown up by a mine. sea mines threaten neutral shipping. The admiralty urges calm and calm deliberation on new warfare mine risks.
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London
Wineddon Spencer Churchill
British Admiralty
Tromne of Commons
Bord
Amphion
Tbe Fotilla Amt
Plans for New Waterloo Theatre and Vaudeville House
Chicago managers Butterfield and Heiman announced in Waterloo the erection of a 72 by 120 foot modern theatre on the mill race site aimed to open Thanksgiving. The Majestic will be redecorated and operate as a vaudeville house with high class acts, while a top organ will equip the venue.
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W. 8
Butterfield
Marcus Heisman
Chicago
Waterloo
Chicago Mien
Mill Race
Messrs
Heiman
Majestic Theatre
Fenberg
Majestic
Durin
Austrian Warship Taurus Flees to Brindisi Harbor
An Austro-Hungarian cruiser Taurus sought safety in Brindisi harbor from English torpedo boats, reported by Giornale d Italia. The vessel, a 1,280 ton cruiser, is said to be leaking after the escape. Washington dispatch urges calm and grain relief measures amid European war disruptions.
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Rome
Italy
Brindai
Giornale d'Italia
Taurus
Constantinople
Washington
U. A
Department of Agriculture
Office of Markets
German Emperor Apologizes After Berlin Embassy Attack
Berlin official account says demonstrations began with patriotic songs and shouting at the British embassy. Some sand was thrown, mosaics were torn up, and windows were bombarded before police cleared the streets. Also, the US flag at the post office was lowered to half mast for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
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Berlin
London
Y. O
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Washington, D. C
Kelly
Department
Miss Olson Still Poorly After Five Weeks Illness
Miss Lillian Olson remains ill with typhoid fever for five weeks with no improvement. Father Andrew Olson returned to Waterloo from Blandinsville Illinois after a visit home when recovery odds seemed slight. Aunt Mia Oliver Olson had been in town for a month but returned to Blandinsville last night.
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Miss Olson
Lillian Olson
Andrew Olson
Waterloo
Blandinsville
Mia
Oliver Olson
Blandinaville
Town Talk Visitors and Local Arrivals in Waterloo
Dunkerton residents Mre.s, Al Liebert and son visit Waterloo relatives while Miss Winn travels to Chicago and Detroit. Dr. and Mrs. Bickley return from Clear Lake outing. Halstead and Marble Rock visitors stay with Waterloo families as others plan trips to Omaha and Chicago. Rochester Mayo consultation for Roland Taylor. several locals motor to Marengo and Marshalltown for visits and church events.
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Mre.s
al Liebert
Elmer
Dunkerton
Marguerite Winn
Chicago
Detroit
St. Clair River
Carl Bickley
Clear Lake
H. H. Millard
Halstead
Waterloo
W. L. Clapp
Nelle Morris
James Black Dry Goods Company
Dubuque
Mediation Offer Acknowledged by Some Nations
Washington August 7 report states President Wilson's offer of good offices has been acknowledged by some warring European nations but no reply has been made. It is unclear if Germany has received it and Russia notes Emperor Nicholas is away directing preparations. Other acknowledgments were not disclosed.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Nicholas
Pitcher Kinsella Joins Waterloo From Galesburg
Pitcher Kinsella, formerly with Galesburg, moves to Waterloo after a morning trade that sends Rojas from Waterloo to Galesburg. The deal includes cash consideration. Rinabild’s strong mound work helped Galesburg win Wednesday and is seen as a potential asset for Waterloo.
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Kinsella
Galesburg Baseball Club
Waterloo Players
Rojas
Galesburg
Rinabild
Waterloo
Clergy Laymen Conference Attended by Wilbur L. Clapp
Wilbur L. Clapp, executive secretary for the district, returned yesterday from Lake Geneva Wisconsin where he attended the Laymen's Missionary Movement annual conference. About 250 delegates formed a camp during the session.
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Wilbur l L. Clapp
Lake Geneva
Wis
Mr. Clapp
Uie
Mob Fatalities Reported at Monroe After Turbulent Night
In Monroe Alabama the mob fatally struck Preston Grivly and Chae Mull after abducting them from City Hall Tower. Earlier Henry Holmes was killed in a related incident, and grocer Al De Bradibeas was wounded during a Wednesday night burglary. Jurors were captured and lynched, with two other Black men arrested as the mob sought revenge.
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Monroe
Preston Grivly
Mull
Henry Holmes
Erie
AL de. Bradibeas
Jolmes
Mall
Diriffin
Elig Tal Tower
Siegroes
Britons Rush to Join Army in Great Recruiting Drive
London reports Field Marshal Kitchener’s call bringing crowds of all ages to recruiting stations. People from silk hats to laborers waited in long lines for medical examination. German correspondent Hans Hlehn was released after police cleared him of spying charges. Celtic sails from Queenstown to New York with 250 steerage passengers aboard.
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London
Kitchener
Hans Tlehn
German Telegraphic News Agency
Germany
Queenstown
Celtic
New York
Posing Party Enjoys Bathing Beach Outing
A party of friends spent a congenial afternoon at the bathing beach yesterday, taking to swimming and boating. Mrs. C. M. Jensen, Mrs. F. E. B. Lamb, Mrs. Keith Crowther, Mrs. J. G. Hicklay, Mrs. Bunnell, and several children and young people were present. A picnic supper was served about 6 o'clock.
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C. M. Jensen
F. E B. Lamb
Keith Crowther
J. G. Hicklay
Bunnell
Two Du Buque Women Return From Western Tour
Miss Pauline Lichty and Miss Marcia Webster arrived home after a month sightseeing in the west including Yellowstone, Denver, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Their companions were Miss Marie Kober of Charles City Miss Josentine Moore Miss Harriet Lubben and Miss Marguerite Peters all of Dubuque. Mrs F C Rath was seriously injured when her horse ran away on Walnut Street and she was taken home with possible broken leg.
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A. Lyons
Kittie Lyons
Waterloo
W. R. French
A. G. Hassell
Oneonta
City
J. K. Moon
Park Avenue West
Charles Moore
D. H. Cates
Marble Rock
Blasier
Jefferson Street
Pauline Lichty
Marcia Webster
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Marie Kober
Charles City
Josentine Moore
Harriet Lubben
Marguerite Peters
Dubuque
F.C. Rath
Walnut Street
Franklin Street
Algerians and the Arabs Lies Across a Landscape of Truth
A quotation heavy piece explores Algerians and Arabs as habitual liars or truth-tellers in turns. It cites Albert Edwards and M. Gardet describing Arab honesty as unreliable and situational. The passage notes a French observer’s view of deceit in Algeria and remarks on Maupassant’s inability to fathom Arab people.
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Mohammed
Mecca
Algeria
Guy de Maupassant
A Coast Rescue Leads to Emma Borland's Rescue
George Macklroy, an experienced mariner, pilots his yacht to intercept a distressed vessel, the Swallow, after spotting a signal flag. He rescues Emma Borland, verifies her sanity, and secures a new, larger yacht to replace his former craft, funded by her gift for the lifesaving deed.
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George Macklroy
George
New York
Gyros Barker
Tani
Hia
Portland
Hia Port
MuckKlroy
Union
Portlan
Perlis
Oy Barker
Emma Borland
Sywillow
Emma Barland
Myrself
Torland
Shoe
American liner sails to Liverpool amid wartime caution
The American liner St Paul sails from New York to Liverpool with a crowded passenger list despite fears of German and British naval activity. It is the largest mail consignment ever sent on a single voyage from the port, and the St Paul is the only vessel leaving New York for Europe today.
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New York
Almert- Tan Vuer Bt
Creat Wiltain
Germany
Liverpool
St. Paul
Mars
Atripes
Europe
All Dread Gone in Money District
New York World reports that stock and clearinghouse operations returned to normal after fears of a crisis. Banks drew emergency currency under Aldrich-Vreeland, totaling 15.425 million, with National City Bank and others to receive more. Treasury officials Hamlin and Young reviewed collateral at the sub-treasury as the market stabilized.
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New York World
Stock Exchange
Faneral
New York
M Wade
Baniine
Aldrich-Vreeland
Iter National
National Bank of Commerce
National City Bank
Charles 8. Hamlin
the Treasury
J. 4. Young
National Currency Association of New York
Sub-Treasury
Workers Undergo Medical Tests in Waterloo Factories
Superficial investigations by examining physicians show many Waterloo factory workers suffer from impaired vision and hearing. Managers hire doctors under the new workmen's compensation law to conduct tests at the Town Dairy Separator plant. While breathing eyesight and hearing defects are readily spotted, chronic ailments prove harder to detect, with physicians relying on symptomatic manifestations.
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Waterloo
Wheat Crop Totals From Agriculture Report
Washington Aug 7 The agriculture department issued its production forecast for principal farm crops from Aug 1 conditions. Winter wheat 674 million bushels, spring wheat 226, corn 411, oats 1.1, barley 203, rye 4, buckwheat 17, white potatoes 876, sweet potatoes 60, tobacco 791, flax 17, hay 24.
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Washitgton
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Dr Keinkman Mum On War Delays Sail Dates
Mrs J A Brinkman received a London letter dated 29 with no clear remark on wartime excitement. It notes expected sailings on the Celtic and Olympic for August 9, mentions Mr WK H Shannon and Dr Brinkman in a White Star list, and warns passages may be delayed by German ships. If ships depart as planned, Dra Shannon and Brinkman may reach Waterlog by Tuesday.
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Mra
J. A. Brinkman
Mrinkman
London
England
WK. H. Shannon
Alentia
White Star Line
Montreal
Dra
Shanbon
Brinkman
War Breaks Up a Home in Chicago Couple Separated
Gustave Gourain, a Frenchman, and his wife Mrs Kiima Bour, a Berliner, lived three months in their new quarters at 017 Farnell Avenue. After war erupted in Europe and the Alsace Lorraine issue arose, tension mounted and yesterday Mrs Bour left the home.
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Chicago
Gustave Gourlain
Kiima Bour
Isa Berliner
Farnell Avenue
Europe
Alsace-Lorraine
Parnell
Additional Want Ads Offerings and Classified Briefs
A jumble of want ads lists items for sale including oak wardrobes and kitchen cabinets with prices, a gray horse weighing about 1,100 pounds, rewards for return, a farmward job inquiry, furniture sales, eyeglasses found, and secondhand trunks wanted. Rentals claim a seven-room unit, while real estate offers a bungalow with 4 or 5 rooms, bath, closets, and oak finish near schools. property priced to move with cash down.
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Western Ave
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Furnibiest
Franklin St
Commercial St
Harrison B.S
Bour Seeks Relief After Husband Leaves Home
In domestic relations court Bour complains her husband packed clothes and abandoned her announcing he planned to go to France. The brief notes the separation threat and seeks resolution in the court.
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Bour
France
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